Whitburn - Houses, Property and Homes to Rent and Buy

To anyone who believes the North East is a land of derelict collieries, the seaside village of Whitburn will be a surprise, this is a perfect place to buy or rent a great property, whether you are looking to buy property in Whitburn, or rent a house, Sanderson Young can help every step of the way. Perched on the cliffs high above the North Sea, this historic village is located between two fabulous beaches at Marsden and Whitburn Bay.

The sturdy stone properties of old Whitburn are set back from the cliffs and protected from the sea by the hard spur of Souter Point. The lighthouse which warns shipping of this rocky outcrop is now in the ownership of the National Trust and a popular place for picnickers.

The village itself boasts outstanding local pubs, shops and schools and a good choice of property at surprisingly affordable prices. A three bedroom terrace can be bought for as little as £130,000, a charming seaside bungalow for £144,000 and a good sized family home from around £200,000. Though the main A183 Sunderland to South Shields road runs through the village, most of the residential housing is situated well away from this busy road.

There are a number of quiet cul-de-sacs, ideal for families, situated off Lizard Lane (lizard is nothing to do with reptiles, it's from the Celtic Lys-Arth meaning high place) where the village gives way to heath land. Behind Lizard Lane you will also find Whitburn's golf course and the long distance path of the Great North Forest Trail.

Whitburn's sea views, central location, midway between South Shields and Sunderland (4 miles to the north and south respectively) and excellent local amenities means this village is always particularly popular with County Durham's house hunters.

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