Lovelady Lane, Alston, Cumbria
Lovelady Shield Country House, Lovelady Lane, Alston, Cumbria
Offers in the region of £2,605,000
An elegant Georgian country house and exceptional portfolio of barn conversions standing in over 4 acres of well established grounds above the River Nent in the foothills of Alston Moor.
Lovelady Shield sits in a picturesque position in the heart of the North Pennines, just a couple of miles from Alston. Standing on the former site of a 13th Century convent, the property is pleasantly sheltered and enjoys a high degree of privacy being located at the end of a private drive. The main house is currently run as a successful hotel and restaurant with Colleton being constructed for owners accommodation. In addition to this are two substantial barn conversions, one with separate apartment. The property as a whole is suitable for a number of uses (subject to the necessary planning consents).
The town of Alston lies in the far corner of north east Cumbria, close to the Northumbrian border and standing around 1,000ft above sea level. It is a quaint town with cobbled high street and unusual shops and galleries and surrounded by miles of unspoilt countryside, perfect for walking without the crowds of the nearby Lake District.
Locally, there is a good choice of local amenities with supermarket, restaurants, public houses and selection of shops. The town provides both primary and secondary schooling and a range of professional services. Alston Moor has a golf club and other popular local sports include fishing and shooting. For more comprehensive facilities, Carlisle is extremely accessible and provides excellent shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities.
Encore ID: SCP00272
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i) The description and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property. ii) Plans are not to scale, are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract. iii) Services and any appliances referred to have not been tested, and cannot be verified as being in working order. iv) No survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor/Lessor or Smiths Gore. v) Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given, to the nearest 0.1 metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres. For convenience, an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given. vi) Only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included. vii) Nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement.