An outstanding Grade II listed, stone-built three storey, double fronted end terrace family home, believed to have been constructed circa. 1826 and offering one of the first examples of a country house built north of the Town Moor around that period. The rear brick-built extension was added in the late 19th Century.
This lovely property has been lived in by the current owners for many years and during their ownership they have made several improvements and alterations, in particular the conversion of the roof into a further two bedrooms. The property still includes many features in keeping with period it was constructed, such as original shutters to the ground floor rooms, high ceilings, cornicing, panelled doors and beautiful fireplaces.
To the front of the property the attractive long west facing garden benefits from tall trees giving great screening and privacy from the road.
Ideally located on the High Street, the property offers immediate access to a wide range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as outstanding local schooling. There are excellent road & transport links into Newcastle City Centre and throughout the region.
Extending to 4938 sq.ft. the accommodation comprises: Large double panel door leading into the entrance vestibule | Reception hallway with magnificent staircase leading up to the half landing and the full landing above, with beautiful brass rods to the carpet. Alongside the stairs is a cloakroom with a rear passageway leading to the laundry room, WC and access onto the courtyard | Drawing room with a beautiful fireplace with polished brass canopy, sash windows and lovely views over the west facing gardens | Dining room with a fireplace, high ceilings and cornicing | Living room/study | Kitchen with a range of fitted wood cabinets and built in appliances, leading onto the rear utility and preparation area.
Staircase leads up to the half landing and onto the family bathroom, a shower room and separate WC | The stairs continue to the arched principal landing | Four large double bedrooms and a fifth single/study leading from the master bedroom. Two of the bedrooms have original fireplaces and all four main bedrooms have wash basins.
An enclosed staircase leads up to the second floor | Two excellent teenagers bed sitting room with dormer and Velux windows | Storage room | Shower room WC.
Externally, the property benefits from its lovely west-facing garden to the front with pedestrian access onto the High Street | To the side are parking bays and access to a garage, which was originally the stable with a hay loft | Enclosed rear courtyard, with parking for two vehicles.