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There can be few more idyllic settings for a new home. Straddling
the River Eden, Appleby is widely regarded as one of the most
picturesque market towns to be found anywhere in the north of
England. To the east you have the dramatic slopes of the Pennines
and to the west lies the magnificent Lake District National Park.
Appleby itself is quiet and friendly place with a wealth of tradition
and history. At its heart is the main street of Boroughgate with its fine
old buildings. This wide and graceful tree-lined thoroughfare links
the medieval church of St. Lawrence with the striking castle. The
town is well served with public amenities, shops, public houses and
has a golf course and swimming pool. Overwood Place benefits
from a footpath access to the town centre and the main Primary
and Grammar Schools are both conveniently just one mile from
Overwood Place.
Appleby is located off the main A66 which runs east from the
M6 motorway - just 15 miles away at junction 40. Junction 38
is just under 12 miles away at Tebay. Appleby is served by
the historic Settle-Carlisle railway line which connects Leeds
with Carlisle to the north. Full intercity services along the
main West Coast line can be picked up at Penrith station.
Penrith, only 15 miles away, is a large bustling town
offering supermarkets, many fine independent and
speciality shops and leisure facilities. The major city
of Carlisle is 33 miles away.
The historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland and the Eden Valley
It’s hard to imagine a more perfect environment. Straddling the River Eden, Appleby is widely regarded as one of the most
picturesque market towns to be found anywhere in the north of England.To the east, there’s the dramatic slopes of the Pennines.
To the west, there’s the magnificent Lake District. Appleby itself is quiet and friendly with a wealth of tradition and history.
At its heart is the magnificent Boroughgate, which, lined by graceful mature trees and fine old buildings, links the mediaeval church
of St. Lawrence with the striking castle.The town is well served with public amenities, shops, public houses and schools as well as
a golf course and swimming pool.
Appleby is located on the A66 trunk road that connects the eastern counties
of Yorkshire and Durham with Cumbria.The town is easily reached from the M6
motorway at either junction 38 or 40.The larger town of Penrith is just 15
minutes drive to the west. Appleby is served by the historic Settle-Carlisle railway
which connects Leeds with Carlisle to the north. Full intercity services along the
main West Coast railway line are available from Penrith.
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