SITUATED just three miles from Alston, a converted pottery offers unrivalled aspects across the beautiful landscape of the North Pennines.

The former Pennine Pottery, standing just off the A686 road, has easy access to the shops and facilities of England’s highest market town.

But its appeal also comes from a spectacular location, giving panoramic views of Alston Moor.

Alston Moor grew as a lead mining community over four centuries ago, with the town of Alston serving the mining families.

But, although the history of lead mining in the area can be seen at Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, few visible signs of the area’s industrial past are in evidence.

It is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where the rivers South Tyne and Nent meet.

The former pottery is a stone-built, detached bungalow with a two-bedroom annex and workshop set in three-quarters of an acre.

The house has a versatile layout, with spacious rooms comprising of a breakfasting kitchen, dining room and lounge and two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other using the main bathroom. The annex has two bedrooms and a bathroom.

There are two workshops, a tea/display room. Another room has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes – byre, store room and utility. Outside are gardens and parking.

The former Pennine Pottery, Alston, is for sale at £299,950 from Keith Pattinson, tel. (01434) 605376.