SUPERBLY SITUATED, WELL MAINTAINED AND EXTENDED 5 BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE which was built by Liddell in the early 1960s. This excellent family home has the benefit of a larger than average garage which has been extended upon to create generous family sized accommodation as well as a large conservatory to the rear elevation, the kitchen has been moved to the rear of the garage and refitted, as such, there is now the option of a 3rd ground floor reception room/dining kitchen. This house also has the benefit of uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler installed 2023), cavity wall insulation, PVC fascias, guttering & dry edging, refitted fully tiled bathroom, loft space which is boarded for storage, 5 generous bedrooms – one of which has a refitted shower enclosure, large block paved driveway for off road vehicle standage, front garden and superb, longer than average rear garden which has been beautifully maintained with a sunny south aspect and is not directly overlooked as it adjoins the gardens of both Cragside and Carolyn Crescent. PROCEEDABLE BUYERS ONLY. NO UPPPER CHAIN.
On the ground floor: porch, hall, living room, dining kitchen and conservatory. On the 1st floor: split level landing, bathroom, 5 bedrooms – 1 of which has a shower enclosure. Externally: superb gardens to both front and rear and large garage with downstairs WC.
This property is situated in a superb position on Carolyn Way which runs between Cragside and Woodburn Drive on the sought after Whitley Lodge Estate. This property affords easy access to the amenities of Whitley Lodge shops as well as being close to Whitley Bay Golf Course, the Briardene nature reserve, ‘Waggonways’ nature route, Churchill Playing Fields, the beach, seafront and ‘Waves’ leisure centre. Carolyn Way affords convenient access for bus services which connect up with Whitley Bay Town centre and Newcastle City Centre and is in the catchment area for 3 good Schools: Whitley Lodge First School (ages 5-9), Valley Gardens Middle School (ages 9-13) and Whitley Bay High School (ages 13-18).
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:
PORCH: uPVC double glazed, coach light and uPVC double glazed door to hallway.
HALL: 11’ 10” x 6’ 7” (3.61m x 2.01m), radiator with cover, spindle staircase to first floor with fitted understairs store cupboard, and fitted cloaks cupboard.
LIVING ROOM: lounge area: 15’ 3” x 13’ 4” (4.65m x 4.06m) including uPVC double glazed bay window, stone feature fireplace with recess for fire, double banked radiator and arch to. Dining area: 10’ 0” x 9’ 10”, double banked radiator, and double glazed patio door leading to conservatory.
DINING KITCHEN: 24’ 4” x 7’ 10” widening to 9’ 10”, (7.42m x 2.39m x 3.0m) double banked radiator, double glazed patio door leading to conservatory, fitted wall & floor units, stainless steel & drainer with matching mixer tap, uPVC double glazed window with venetian blind, part tiled walls, uPVC double glazed door to rear garden, 9 concealed down lighters, cupboard containing gas fired combi boiler (installed 2023), ‘Siemens’ eye level double oven, ‘Siemens’ electric hob with illuminated extractor hood above, ‘Bosch’ dishwasher, integrated fridge, plumbing for washing machine and door to garage.
CONSERVATORY: 17’ 8” x 7’ 3” (5.38m x 2.21m), double banked radiator, uPVC double glazed windows with vertical louvred blinds, uPVC double glazed door to rear garden and 2 fitted wall lights.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR:
SPLIT LEVEL LANDING: with access to loft space and airing cupboard with radiator.
LOFT SPACE: fully boarded for storage with access ladder and light.
REFITTED BATHROOM: installed 2021, 8’ 10” x 5’ 4” (2.69m x 1.63m), fully tiled walls & floor, panelled bath with shower over & folding screen, vanity unit with washbasin, 2 uPVC double glazed windows with roller blinds, low level WC, 6 concealed down lighters – 1 of which extracts, PVC ceiling and stainless steel upright towel radiator.
5 BEDROOMS
No. 1: at front, 14’ 4” x 11’ 9” (4.37m x 3.58m) including fitted wardrobes on 2 walls, 2 bedside cabinets, dressing table, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
No. 2: at rear, 11’ 0” x 9’ 2” (3.35m x 2.79m), plus fitted cupboard, radiator and uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvred blinds and garden aspect.
No. 3: at front, 8’ 3” x 7’ 11” (2.51m x 2.41m), radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
No. 4: at front, over garage, 13’ 5” x 9’ 10” (4.09m x 3.0m), radiator, uPVC double glazed window and plumbing for sink.
No. 5: at rear, over garage, 11’ 10” x 10’ 2” (3.61m x 3.10m) plus fitted wardrobes all along one wall, radiator, uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvred blinds and garden aspect.
PLUS SHOWER ENCLOSURE: with PVC ceiling, spot light, power shower and extractor fan.
EXTERNALLY:
GARAGE: 16’ 1” x 13’ 7” (4.90m x 4.14m) including WC, power, light, electric up and over door, tap for hosepipe and fitted shelving.
DOWNSTAIRS WC: ½ tiled walls, washbasin and ‘Saniflo’ WC which was replaced in 2023 as well as all associated pipework.
GARDENS: the front garden has a block paved driveway for off road vehicle standage, is well maintained with lawn and mature well stocked borders. The rear garden measures 36ft wide x 53ft long (10.97m x 16.15m), paved patio, sunny south aspect, not directly overlooked & adjoining the gardens of both Cragside and Carolyn Crescent, paved walk ways, greenhouse, raised shaped lawn, mature planted borders, rockery, security sensor light and tap for hosepipe.
TENURE: FREEHOLD.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D.
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