We are delighted to offer for sale this MOST ATTRACTIVE AND IMPOSING, 5 BEDROOMED PRE-WAR SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE OF CHARACTER WITH ACCOMMODATION OVER 3 FLOORS which has the advantage of a double bay window to the front elevation. We understand this property was built around 1890 and was formerly known as ‘Summer Leigh’, benefits include an abundance of original features and charm including leaded & stained glass windows, ceiling cornicing etc, uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler), 3 ground floor reception rooms, refitted & extended kitchen, refitted family bathroom, separate shower room, generous rear garden which measures approx. 137ft long and overlooks/adjoins Churchill Community Track & Playing Fields to the rear, large detached garage and driveway/side entrance providing off road standage for 6-7 vehicles.

On the ground floor:  porch, hallway, lounge, second lounge/dining room, snug, extended kitchen and downstairs WC. On the 1st floor: landing, family bathroom and 3 bedrooms. On the 2^nd floor: landing, 2 bedrooms and shower room. Externally: detached garage and generous gardens to front and rear.

Marine Avenue is a prestigious and much sought after street which is held in very high regard. This property affords very easy access to Churchill Playing Fields and the ‘Waggonway’s’ nature route, within minute’s walking distance of Monkseaton Metro station and the local amenities of Monkseaton’s thriving Front Street which offers a variety of independent shops, restaurants & bars. Fairly close to the Spanish City, Whitley Bay Playhouse, the promenade, beach & sea front, Waves Leisure Centre and Whitley Bay Golf Course as well as being within reasonable walking distance of Whitley Bay Town Centre. Marine Avenue also gives access to strong road links as well as being in the catchment area for outstanding local schools.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

PORCH: tiled floor, ‘Georgian’ style glazed windows with feature leaded & stained glass transoms and ½ glazed door to hallway.

HALL: 9’ 0” x 14’ 0” (2.74m x 4.27m – maximum overall measurement), part panelled walls, double banked radiator and feature spindle staircase leading to first floor.

LOUNGE: at rear, 18′ 7” x 12′ 10” (5.66m x 3.91m), radiator, double glazed patio door overlooking and leading to the rear garden and fireplace incorporating living flame gas fire.

SECOND LOUNGE / DINING ROOM: at front, 16′ 2” x 14′ 10” (4.93m x 4.52m), including square bay window with feature leaded & stained glass transom, radiator, decorative plaster ceiling & cornice and traditional style fireplace incorporating fitted gas fire.

SNUG / BREAKFAST ROOM: at rear, 16’ 3” x 8’ 11” (4.95m x 2.72m – maximum overall measurement), double doors leading to rear garden, traditional style fireplace incorporating coal effect living flame gas fire, double banked radiator, large fitted store cupboard and second cupboard containing ‘Worcester’ gas fired combi boiler.

KITCHEN: 20′ 8” x 9′ 8” (6.30m x 2.95m), refitted & extended, tiled floor, a good range of fitted wall & floor units, illuminated work surfaces, stainless steel inset sink, plumbing for washing machine, ‘Indesit’ eye-level double oven, ‘Indesit’ gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood above, integrated dishwasher, 2 radiators, part vaulted ceiling incorporating 2 double glazed Velux roof lights, uPVC double glazed double opening doors leading to rear garden, 3 uPVC double glazed windows with roller blinds, door to WC and concealed downlighters.

CLOAKROOM / WC: low level WC, washbasin, radiator and uPVC double glazed window

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: part panelled walls, 2 radiators, sash windows with feature leaded & stained glass transoms, glazed ‘Georgian’ style door leading to the staircase providing access to the second floor, fitted linen cupboard and uPVC double glazed window.

BATHROOM: refitted, ‘P’ shaped bath with screen & rainhead shower and secondary attachment, radiator, vanity unit, part tiled walls, 4 concealed down lighters and uPVC double glazed window.

SEPARATE WC: low level WC and uPVC double glazed window.

3 BEDROOMS

No. 1: at rear, 18′ 8” x 10′ 5” (5.69m x 3.18m) plus fitted wardrobes all along 1 wall with cupboards above, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.         

No. 2: at front, 16′ 5” x 14′ 9” (5.00m x 4.50m), including bay window with feature leaded & stained glass transom, radiator and fitted wardrobes.          

No. 3: at rear: 10′ 4” x 8′ 7” (3.15m x 2.62m), plus fitted dressing unit, uPVC double glazed window and radiator.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR:

LANDING: radiator and ‘Velux’ window.

SHOWER ROOM: part tiled walls, tiled shower cubicle, low level WC, washbasin and upright stainless steel towel radiator.

2 BEDROOMS

No. 4: at front, 16′ 2” x 11′ 6” (4.93m x 3.51m), radiator and 2 uPVC double glazed windows with roller blind.          

No. 5: at rear, 13′ 1” x 12′ 5” (3.99m x 3.78m), radiator, 2 uPVC double glazed windows with open aspect over the rear garden & Churchill Community Track/Playing Fields and double fitted wardrobe.

EXTERNALLY:

DETACHED GARAGE: 19′ 8” x 15′ 2” (5.99m x 4.62m), roller door, storage in roof space, power, light and tap for hosepipe.

GARDENS: The front is accessed via wrought iron gates & railings, paved & gravelled driveway for 4-5 vehicles, mature planted borders and perimeter hedge. Double opening timber gates to side entrance with additional hard standage for 2-3 vehicles and access to rear garden & garage. The rear garden  adjoins and overlooks Churchill Community Track & Playing Fields to the rear, measures approx 137ft long (41.76m) with walled perimeter, very private, not overlooked, lawn, a variety of mature planted borders including fruit trees and strawberry bushes, patio area, pond and outside light.

TENURE:  FREEHOLD.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G