Alston, Cumbria
- Land size
- 13.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- OVER 13 ACRES OF FARM LAND/BUILDINGS FOR SALE
- OFF-GRID ELECTRIC SUPPLY
- STUNNING VIEWS OF THE NORTH PENNINES
- CAMPING RETREAT WITH READY MADE INCOME POTENTIAL - 365 DAY LICENSING
- PLANNING FOR 4 X STATIC PITCHES AND CONVERSION FOR OUTBUILDINGS
- LOCATED CLOSE TO ALSTON
Description
*** OVER 13 ACRES OF FARM LAND/BUILDINGS FOR SALE ***
*** OFF-GRID ELECTRIC SUPPLY ***
*** CAMPING RETREAT WITH READY MADE INCOME POTENTIAL - 365 DAY LICENSING ***
Escape to the edge of the stunning North Pennines with this exceptional lifestyle property – a beautifully restored barn conversion set within 13.3 acres of gardens and grazing land, offering complete off-grid living and boundless opportunity.
The main farmhouse has a kitchen, with its Rayburn, Belfast sink, and French doors to a sun-soaked patio, forms the heart of the home, flowing into a welcoming sitting room with exposed beams and a multi-fuel stove fire, downstairs additional reception room (Currently used as a Bedroom), Separate Utility Room, and Downstairs WC. A spiral staircase leads to three spacious double bedrooms, including a luxurious en-suite master with panoramic countryside views.
Outside, the property truly shines. Extensive outbuildings – including a three-bay barn with workshop, former piggery, and stables – all have power and lighting, making them ideal for equestrian, smallholding, or creative pursuits.
Additional outbuildings include, Greenhouse, Shed and Log Store.
A unique opportunity for sustainable living, the estate is powered by 60 solar panels, battery storage, and a generator, ensuring complete energy independence.
Adding to its appeal are four eco camping pods (on a 365-day licence) with private shower facilities, solar-powered heating, and communal kitchens – generating a ready-made income. There’s also planning permission for four static pitches and a barn conversion, offering huge potential for further development.
This is more than a home – it’s a self-sufficient rural haven, offering freedom, tranquillity, and a thriving countryside lifestyle.
For a viewing contact SMITH & FRIENDS - Estate Agents Darlington, Early viewing is highly recommended.
Main Farm House - Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - 5.06m x 1.08m (16'7" x 3'6") -
Downstairs Wc - 1.68m x 1.08m (5'6" x 3'6") -
Utility Room - 3.25m x 2.49m (10'7" x 8'2") -
Bedroom 4 (Reception Room) - 5.39m x 2.58m (17'8" x 8'5") -
Kitchen / Diner - 6.72m x 4.63m (22'0" x 15'2") -
Living Room - 4.83m x 4.54m (15'10" x 14'10") -
Main Farm House - First Floor -
Landing - 1.05m x 5.99m (3'5" x 19'7") -
Bedroom 1 - 5.01m x 4.53m (16'5" x 14'10") -
En-Suite Shower Room - 3.16m x 1.50m (10'4" x 4'11") -
Bedroom 2 - 4.53m x 2.59m (14'10" x 8'5") -
Bedroom 3 - 3.49m x 2.49m (11'5" x 8'2") -
Bathroom - 3.11m x 3.01m (10'2" x 9'10") -
Outbuilding Barn - 20.35m 8.57m (66'9" 28'1") -
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-21
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 84 Homes with Land listings in North West England (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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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 · available to 90% of premises
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
Outdoor predictions; 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
- Alston Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Community school
- Nenthead Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 17
- Type
- Community school
- Whitfield CofE Primary School7.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wearhead Primary School8.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 11
- Type
- Community school
- Allendale Primary School8.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Samuel King's School1.1 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, Hexham16 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 168
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Appleby Grammar School16 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 357
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth High School16 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Listing agent
Smith & Friends Estate Agents, Darlington
7, Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7RX
Contact Smith & Friends Estate Agents, Darlington
7, Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7RX
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