Business description
A unique opportunity to purchase a combined lot, comprising a traditional stone built four bedroom detached farmhouse with around 4.6 acres of land, as well as two recently converted holiday cottages. The sale provides the perfect opportunity for those seeking a ‘lifestyle’ business, with scope for huge development. The main house presents in excellent order throughout and offers light and spacious accommodation. The two cottages within a barn conversion, have been recently converted to a high standard and are fully equipped and operational self catering lets, with potential for marketing as a b&B business.Together, they will sleep ten people. The land is mostly grazing, with a long gravelled driveway entrance to ample driveway parking. There are also formal garden areas to each property and all enjoy stunning open country views. The property is on the C2C cycle way and close to the Pennine Way, with the Lake District and Hadrians Wall attractions close by. There is no forward chain.
Property information
- Property:
- Freehold
- Living accommodation:
- As above
- Location:
- Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, 2 miles outside the historic market town of Alston, the Farmhouse and holiday cottages are surrounded by fields off the A689 tourist route with its own private driveway. There are stunning views from all sides of the property. The C2C cycle route passes by the property and Alston is about the mid way point and is therefore popular with cyclists. The Pennine Way is close by and the area is very popular with walkers. Alston Moor is also popular with sportsmen during the shooting and fishing seasons and has been featured on many TV countryside programmes.
- Premises details:
- Hudgill Farmhouse
Entrance Hall
Stairs to first floor, Cupboard under stairs, Stone floor, Double central heating radiator.
Lounge
13'11" by 14'2" (4m 24cm x 4m 32cm)
Multi fuel stove in marble fire surround, Coving to ceiling, Laminate floor, Two double glazed windows.
Dining Room
13'10" by 14'0" (4m 22cm x 4m 27cm)
Feature fireplace with cast iron surround and inset, Coving to ceiling, Double central heating radiator, Double glazed window.
Breakfasting Kitchen
12'6" by 12'4" (3m 81cm x 3m 76cm)
Range of wall and floor units with laminate worktop surfaces, One and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, Plumbed for dishwasher, 13 amp electric Aga, Chinese slate floor, Wall mounted central heating radiator, Double glazed window.
Dairy Room
12'8" by 12'7" (3m 86cm x 3m 84cm)
(Currently used as a Study) Original stone slabs with cupboards under, Double central heating radiator, Single glazed window.
Utility/boot Room
6'3" by 12'8" (1m 90cm x 3m 86cm)
Plumbed for washing machine, Stone floor, Wall mounted electric heater, Stable door to rear external, Double glazed window.
W.c.
6'2" by 5'8" (1m 88cm x 1m 73cm)
WC, Wash hand basin, Oil boiler, Stone floor.
Landing
Double glazed window.
Bedroom One
14'1" by 13'6" (4m 29cm x 4m 11cm)
Feature fire surround with cast iron inset, Double central heating radiator, Two double glazed windows.
Bedroom Two
13'4" by 14'1" (4m 6cm x 4m 29cm)
Cast iron feature fire surround, Double central heating radiator, Double glazed window.
Bedroom Three
13'1" by 13'5" (3m 99cm x 4m 9cm)
Loft access, Double central heating radiator, Double glazed window.
Bedroom Four
13'1" by 13'5" (3m 99cm x 4m 9cm)
Cast iron feature fire surround, Double central heating radiator, Double glazed window.
Bathroom
6'4" by 10'5" (1m 93cm x 3m 18cm)
Shower cubicle, Bath with shower head attachment, WC, Wash hand basin, Recessed lighting, Double central heating radiator, Double glazed window.
External
Gravelled drive to ample parking, Enclosed stone slabbed area to front of main house, Lawned garden area with shrubs, Approximately 5 acres of grazing land. Enclosed rear lawned garden to main house with a variety of plantings, Stunning rural outlook.
Middlefell View Cottage
A three bedroom holiday cottage with open plan living, dining and kitchen area, open ceilings with A-frame beams and a private garden with stone outshouse storage. The accommodation is equipped with oven and hob, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, kettle, toaster, iron and board, colour TV, DVD/CD player, bed linen. towels and furniture; these are all included in the sale.
Entrance
Tiled floor.
Open Living/kitchen/dining Area
26'2" by 14'5" (7m 98cm x 4m 39cm)
Range of wall and floor units with laminate worktop surfaces, Sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, Integrated oven and hob, Extractor hood, Dishwasher, Fridge, Multi fuel stove, Feature arched double glazed window with window seat, Tiled floor, Built-in cupboard (linking the Cottages), Living area has open galleried ceiling, Two double glazed windows.
Inner Passage
Stairs to first floor, Alcove storage under stairs, Tiled floor.
Bedroom One
8'9" by 15'7" (2m 67cm x 4m 75cm)
(Into alcove) Built-in cupboard under stairs, Loft access, Two double glazed windows.
Shower Room
5'6" by 4'11" (1m 68cm x 1m 50cm)
Shower cubicle, WC, Wash hand basin, Heated towel rail, Tiled floor, Extractor fan.
Landing
velux window.
Bedroom Two
9'6" by 10'9" (2m 90cm x 3m 28cm)
Open ceiling with exposed 'A' frame beams, Double glazed window.
Bedroom Three
7'10" by 10'8" (2m 39cm x 3m 25cm)
Open ceiling with exposed 'A' frame beams, Double glazed window.
Bathroom
8'10" by 6'5" (2m 69cm x 1m 96cm)
Bath with shower head attachment, WC, Wash hand basin, Heated towel rail, Tiled floor, Velux window.
External
Stone workshop/shed, Bike store, Enclosed lawned garden with bedded plantings.
Wellhope View Cottage
A two bedroom cottage with bathroom and shower room. As with Middlefell View, it has an open living-kitchen area and many character features. The accommodation is equipped with oven and hob, microwave, washeing machine, dishwasher, fridge, kettle, toaster, iron and board, colour TV, DVD/CD player, bed linen. towels and furniture; these are all included in the sale.
Entrance
Stairs to first floor, Tiled floor.
Open Kitchen/dining/living Area
14'4" by 18'4" (4m 37cm x 5m 59cm)
Range of wall and floor units with laminate worktop surfaces, Sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, Electric oven and hob, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, Multi fuel stove, Open ceiling, exposed 'A' frame beams, Built-in cupboard (linking the two cottages), Double glazed French doors to rear external, Tiled floor, Double glazed window.
Bedroom One
11'11" by 8'9" (3m 63cm x 2m 67cm)
Two double glazed windows.
Bathroom
8'5" by 5'0" (2m 57cm x 1m 52cm)
Bath with shower head attachment, WC, Wash hand basin, Heated towel rail, Tiled floor, Extractor hood.
Stairs To First Floor
Velux window.
Bedroom Two
10'11" by 11'10" (3m 33cm x 3m 61cm)
Airing cupboard.
En-suite
Shower cubicle, WC, Wash hand basin, Heated towel rail, Velux window.
External
Enclosed rear garden.
Business Operation
- Expansion potential:
- With planning permission it may be possible to separate the two buildings into two properties each with land and access, for sale as individual properties.
It may be possible to convert the land for equestion use as there is space for stabling and other outbuildings, campsite and other leisure usage is also a possibility.