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£675,000

Cherry Tree Cottage Alston, Nenthead, CA9

Land size
6 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4

Description

Amazing opportunity for a lifestyle change, 8 bedroomed house, one bedroomed anex all sitting in six acres with incredible views over the pennines, set above the stunning village of Nenthead, Northern Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Overview A superb live-work opportunity! Set within six acres of land with jaw-dropping views over the Pennines above the stunning village of Nenthead. The property is currently configured as four independent dwellings but could easily be used as one depending on a buyers needs: a spacious four-bedroom home, two well-appointed two-bedroom houses, and a detached one-bedroom cottage that is currently operated as a successful holiday let. This arrangement offers immediate income potential alongside flexible living space, making it ideal for those seeking a home office, families requiring separate living quarters, or an investor looking to maximise rental returns. Features include expansive private grounds of approximately 6 acres, established gardens, parking for multiple vehicles, and quiet seclusion while remaining convenient to essential amenities. The properties benefit from proven rental demand, robust occupancy, and scope for diversification of accommodation or reconfiguration if desired. A rare opportunity to secure a bespoke live-work lifestyle with exceptional natural beauty, strong investment fundamentals, and the enduring appeal of the Pennines landscape. Generous acreage, scalable configuration, and unmatched privacy complete the offering today Cherry Tree Cottage Entrance vestibule WC Utility room Bathroom Kitchen Dining room Livingroom 4 Bedrooms Bathroom with separate WC Cherry Tree Composite Entrance vestibule Kitchen diner Living room WC 2 Bedrooms Shower room Barn Entrance vestibule Kitchen diner WC Living room Snug 2 Bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room Shower room Hedgehogs Hideaway Entrance vestibule Living/kitchen/diner Shower room 1 bedroom Bathroom EPC & Council Tax EPC - D Council Tax - C Please be aware that due to a limited number of EPC providers in Cumbria, there may be delays in obtaining Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for some properties. We anticipate receiving them within 7-14 days of the property's listing. If there are any further delays, we will update the property brochure with the expected availability of the EPC. Thank you for your understanding. Rights of Way The property is subject to a public right of way that cross over the title, the public footpath leads down the driveway and through the field to the rear into the village. The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars. Services Mains water, mains electric, mains drainage, Oil fired central heating Disclaimer These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.

These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate description of the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, appliances or fittings have been tested by David Britton Estates and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition by inspection or through their own advisers. No person in the employment of David Britton Estates has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Some images may have been digitally enhanced for marketing purposes and may not fully reflect the property's current appearance.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-08-19

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 244 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).

This Property£112,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £113,570 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Nenthead Primary School685 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    17
    Type
    Community school
  • Alston Primary School4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Community school
  • Wearhead Primary School5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    11
    Type
    Community school
  • St John's Chapel Primary School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Community school
  • Allendale Primary School8.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Samuel King's School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    113
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Haydon Bridge High School13 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    392
    Type
    Foundation school
  • St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham15 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Appleby Grammar School15 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    357
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth High School15 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,299
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Alston, Alston, Cumbria4.4 miles
Spar - Alston, Alston, Cumbria4.5 miles
Co-op St Johns Chapel, St Johns Chapel7.2 miles

GP surgery

Alston Medical Practice4.4 miles

Pharmacy

Alston Pharmacy4.4 miles

Hospital

Alston Hospital4.4 miles

Green space

Play Space304 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Alston Rail Station4.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Methodist Church288 metres

Typical drive times

Alston8 min · 4.9 miles
Hexham34 min · 20 miles
Stanhope22 min · 15 miles
Wolsingham32 min · 21 miles
Carlisle (city)49 min · 33 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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