Whickham - Houses, Property and Homes to Rent and Buy

Between Blaydon, home of the races celebrated in the famous Tyneside anthem, and Gateshead is the small town of Whickham. Despite its closeness to Newcastle and the Tyneside conurbation (Newcastle city centre is 3 miles to the north and the main A1 Western By-Pass skirts the eastern edge of the town), Whickham maintains an independent character and the feel of a rural village. Sanderson Young can help with every step whether you are buying your first home in Whickham or looking to rent properties within the Whickham area.

Whickham offers the best of both town and country living; the centre offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants normally found in much larger towns whilst the gorgeous scenery of the Durham Dales is only a half hour drive. Within the immediate vicinity are such attractions as Gibside, the ruined stately home and park (open to the public) that once belonged to the late Queen Mother's family, and Beamish the award winning open air industrial museum. Fans of fresh air can also enjoy the Derwent Valley Walk and watersports on Derwent Reservoir.

Excellent transport links (Newcastle Central station is 3 miles and the airport 10 miles to the north) makes Whickham an ideal base for daily travel to Tyneside or Wearside whilst the A1 and A1(M) trunk roads brings Teesside and North Northumberland within easy reach.

As you might expect, Whickham has an excellent choice of property. The roads around Front Street offer traditional terraces, modern semis and newly built mews properties. Around £125,000 will buy a two bedroom home, £350,000 a 1930s villa close to the centre and around £495,000 a 3 bedroom detached bungalow in a highly sought after location like Whickham Lodge.

With wonderful countryside on the doorstep and a good range of local shops and schools, Whickham is a firm favourite with families. The best family friendly properties are located on the popular Fellside Park estate, where a three bedroom semi costs just £194,000 - well under the national average for similar properties of £220,000.

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