**VIEWINGS COMMENCE 19TH MAY ONWARDS**

SUPERBLY SITUATED, GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED AND BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 4 BEDROOMED PRE-WAR MID TERRACE HOUSE OF CHARACTER. This superb family home has been refurbished, reconfigured and extended to a high standard throughout and provides a blend of well maintained traditional features, character and charm alongside modern upgrades and open-plan living. This property is beautifully presented and benefits from uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler), new roof 2020, rewired (2016), replumbed (2016), externally repointed & new wall ties to the rear (2016), extended to the rear elevation (2022) providing larger than average accommodation, an attractive double bay window to the front elevation with plantation style shutters and open aspect, hallway with attractive features including a spindle staircase and plaster corbels, lounge with traditional style fireplace, dining room with media wall, superb refitted & extended dining kitchen with 2 large roof lanterns, refitted utility room with downstairs WC, refitted family bathroom with separate shower cubicle, main bedroom with fitted wardrobes and refitted en-suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, split level landing (which offers an opportunity to create access to a converted loft if required) and rear yard.

On the ground floor: vestibule, hallway, lounge, dining room, extended dining kitchen, utility room and downstairs WC. On the 1st floor: landing, refitted bathroom and 4 bedrooms. Externally: gardens to front and rear.

Balmoral Gardens is a very popular and sought-after residential street located in a convenient position within easy walking distance of Whitley Bay Town Centre, both the beach & sea front and Monkseaton Metro station. This property is within easy reach of nearby amenities including those of Whitley Lodge, Monkseaton Front Street and both Ilfracombe Gardens and Park View. Crucially, given the recent closure of Monkseaton High School, this property is in the catchment area for outstanding local schools including both Valley Gardens Middle School and Whitley Bay High School.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

VESTIBULE: concealed down lighter and glazed door/screen leading to hallway.

HALL: 24’ 4” x 5’ 11” (7.42m x 1.80m), radiator with cover, decorative corniced ceiling & corbels, spindle staircase to first floor with fitted understairs storage, access to lounge & kitchen, and 6 concealed down lighters.

LOUNGE: 17’ 1” x 14’ 3” (5.21m x 4.34m) including panelled uPVC double glazed bay window with plantation style shutters, roller blinds & fairly open aspect, double banked radiator, decorative corniced ceiling and plasterwork, 4 concealed down lighters, traditional style fireplace with exposed brick recess and arch to second reception room.

DINING ROOM / SECOND LOUNGE: 13’ 9” x 12’ 8” (4.19m x 3.86m), with decorative corniced ceiling, plaster rose & plasterwork, fitted media unit with storage & illuminated display recesses, double banked radiator, column style modern upright radiator and 2 archways to dining kitchen.

SUPERB REFITTED & EXTENDED DINING KITCHEN: 19’ 0” x 16’ 5” (maximum overall measurements).

Dining Area: vaulted ceiling with 2 large roof lanterns, 4 concealed down lighters and sliding patio door leading to rear garden.

Kitchen Area: an excellent range of fitted wall & floor units, integrated ‘Beko’ twin eye level ovens, recess for American style fridge freezer, large kitchen island with Quartz worktops incorporating: breakfast bar, integrated dishwasher, induction hob, and 1½ bowl inset sink with mixer tap & instant hot water tap, 7 concealed down lighters, 2 ceiling speakers which can be linked to an Alexa, double glazed window, upright column style radiator, 2^nd column style radiator and door to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM: benchtop with tiled splashback, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, vaulted veiling with ‘Velux’ roof light, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, and door to downstairs WC.

DOWNSTAIRS WC: vaulted ceiling with ‘Velux’ roof light, upright towel radiator, back to wall WC, washbasin with storage and 2 spotlights.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: split-level landing with 6 concealed down lighters, corniced ceiling and fitted cupboard providing access to loft space.

LOFT SPACE: insulated and great scope to convert to provide additional accommodation.

BATHROOM: tiled floor, part tiled walls, upright towel radiator, free-standing bath with mixer tap, vanity unit with tiled splashback, tiled shower cubicle with rainfall showerhead, back to wall WC,  4 concealed down lighters and 2 uPVC double glazed windows with roller blinds.

4 BEDROOMS

No. 1: at front, 17’ 3” x 12’ 9” (5.26m x 3.89m) including panelled uPVC double glazed bay window with plantation style shutters, roller blinds & fairly open aspect, double banked radiator and decorative corniced ceiling.

PLUS: walk-in wardrobe area with fitted wardrobes, 2 concealed down lighters and door to EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: back to wall WC, tiled floor, stainless steel upright towel radiator, vanity unit, fitted mirror, 4 concealed down lighters, walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall showerhead and secondary diverter, extractor fan, 2 concealed down lighters and light box.

No. 2: at rear/side, 12’ 9” x 8’ 10” (3.89m x 2.69m), uPVC double glazed window with roller blind and double banked radiator.

No. 3: at rear, 11’ 2” x 6’ 6” (3.40m x 1.98m), including fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors housing ‘Baxi’ combi boiler, 2 uPVC double glazed windows, radiator and access to insulated loft space.                 

No. 4: at front, radiator and uPVC double glazed window with plantation shutters.

EXTERNALLY:

GARDENS: there is a small front garden which slate chippings for easy maintenance, brick front wall and paved walkway. The rear garden measures 13’ 8” x 13’ 5” (4.17m x 4.09m), with artificial lawn for easy maintenance and gate to rear lane.

TENURE:  FREEHOLD.                 COUNCIL TAX BAND: C