Annat Walls

DESCRIPTION Annat Walls is an impressive property steeped in history, with two adjoining bastle houses, land and outbuildings which include stables, dove cote and hay barn, in total the property comprises an area of 1.79 hectares (4.43 acres). The property is situated in an idyllic setting within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views of the River South Tyne and Pennine Way.
The house was built in circa 1735, with the bastles dating back to the 15th century. Bastles were created as a form of defensive building during the 'reiving' period, they are strongly built farmhouses with thick stone walls. The ground floor would house animals whilst people lived on the first floor. The bastles have been partially restored by the current owners whilst retaining many of the original features, with potential to create further accommodation (subject to the necessary planning consents).
The property is full of character and charm, the front door opens into the dining room with exposed stone wall and flag stone floor with an open stone archway through to the kitchen and a range of wall and base units incorporating a double Belfast sink and useful pantry cupboard. The dual aspect living room includes a stone fireplace and wooden surround housing the original range and multi fuel stove. The inner hall includes an external door to the front of the property and stairs leading up to the first floor with three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. A set of stairs in the dining room lead to the 'west wing' of the property with versatile accommodation which could be used in many ways including B&B or a self-contained annex. There is a double bedroom with exposed stone chimney breast, vaulted ceiling and windows overlooking open countryside. The bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower attachment, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin. Stairs lead down to the basement level with spacious storage room, hallway with external door to the rear and utility room. 

EXTERNAL Externally the property benefits from the components to form an ideal smallholding and/or lifestyle property. Aside from the bastles houses there are a range of stone-built stables, ideal for the stabling of horses and/or other animals and a traditional stone-built hay barn, which is currently used for the storage of fodder and machinery. Aside from their current uses these buildings offer further opportunities for development and diversification, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
In terms of land the property includes a total of approximately 3.4 acres of agricultural land. The land is currently utilised for grazing purposes and are an ideal size for ease of management yet sufficient enough to serve their purpose. There is circa 1.5 acres to the front of the property which in the summer months is utilised as an upland meadow with a hay crop taken off ensuring that the small holding is sustainable. Given its proximity to the house and consequently the views over it, the meadow provides a wonderful array of flowers and fauna which can be admired from the property and afar. In addition to the meadow there is a 2.2 acre paddock which has good access to the steading/stables whilst in addition the animals also have access to a field shelter. The land is typical of its upland location and provides habitat for a wide range of birds and wildlife.
The availability of such land and the stables and hay barn to service them ensures that Annat Walls as a whole represents a unique and diverse property with huge potential in many different guises.  

LOCATION Annat Walls is within walking distance of Alston. Alston is a historic market town and the highest in England, situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting numerous visitors who seek to experience the breath-taking scenery and take advantage of the numerous walks and cycle routes. The town has a strong local community, a range of shops, a post office and local amenities. In addition there are numerous pubs, a hotel and bustling tearooms/cafés. The town is served by a medical centre and educational provision to include nursery, primary and secondary.  

SERVICES Mains electricity is connected. Oil fired central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water. Private water supply and private drainage via a septic tank.  

CHARGES Eden district council tax band C.  

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