Monkhouse Avenue, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 3QF

BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED, WELL UPDATED AND MODERNISED FAMILY HOME which has the benefit of an extension over the garage providing larger than average accommodation as well as a reconfigured and extended dining kitchen, a pleasant open aspect from the front elevation looking down Bavington Gardens and a sunny south facing rear garden which is well stocked & has been beautifully maintained. This home is in good decorative order throughout and has a light, airy feel owing to receiving an abundance of natural light and also has the advantage of an extended porch, uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler – serviced annually), oak internal doors to the ground floor, painted oak internal doors to the first floor, living room with bay windows to both front and rear elevations as well as a feature fireplace, refitted dining kitchen (installed 2019) with integrated appliances, refitted utility room with downstairs WC off, storage garage with electric door, refitted family bathroom (installed 2019) and 4 bedrooms – 3 of which have fitted wardrobes and driveway for off road vehicle standage. Freehold.

On the ground floor: porch, hall, living room, dining kitchen, utility room and downstairs WC. On the 1st floor: landing, bathroom and 4 bedrooms. Externally: small storage garage and gardens to both front and rear.

This property is situated in an ideal location, conveniently situated close to the local amenities of Preston Grange as well as those of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay. There are excellent road links nearby including the Coast Road which provides easy access to Newcastle City Centre, the A19 and the wider coastal area. The beach and sea front including Tynemouth Longsands is a short distance away in addition to being in the catchment area for excellent local schools.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

PORCH: reroofed 2019, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed front door & side windows and uPVC double glazed double opening doors leading to hallway.

HALL: 13’ 3” x 6’ 8” (4.04m x 2.03m), radiator, oak spindle staircase to first floor and understairs store cupboard.

LIVING ROOM: 29’ 7” 13’ 3” (9.02m x 4.04m through measurement including uPVC double glazed bay windows to front and rear), oak feature fireplace incorporating coal effect living flame gas fire & marble hearth, uPVC double glazed bay window to the front with venetian blinds and a pleasant open aspect looking down Bavington Gardens, 2 double banked radiators and rear uPVC double glazed bay window incorporating double opening doors and offering southerly garden views.

KITCHEN: refitted 2019, 18’ 5” x 10’ 2” (5.61m x 3.10m maximum overall measurement), extended across the back of the garage to provide a larger than average dining kitchen, offering an excellent range of fitted wall &   floor units, oak work surfaces & upstands, integrated applications including: ‘AEG’ oven, ‘AEG’ microwave & ‘Bosch’ dishwasher, ‘Lamona’ integrated fridge, ‘John Lewis’ electric hob with glass splashback and illuminated extractor hood above, 1 ½ bowl sink with drainer & mixer tap, uPVC double glazed window with garden views, 9 concealed down lighters, upright radiator and             uPVC double glazed double opening doors and side window leading to rear garden.

UTILITY ROOM: refitted 2019, 8’ 9” x 7’ 3” (2.67m x 2.21m), fitted benchtop, fitted store cupboards, stainless steel sink with drainer & mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, radiator and doors to garage & wc.

WC: refitted 2019, with vanity unit incorporating Saniflo WC and washbasin, radiator and extractor fan.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: oak balustrade, with access to loft space and airing cupboard housing ‘Baxi’ combi boiler, installed 2008 and serviced annually.

LOFT SPACE: with light and insulation.

BATHROOM: refitted 2019, low level WC, 2 uPVC double glazed windows, vanity unit incorporating washbasin, large walk-in shower enclosure (replacing bath) with ‘Mira Sport’ shower & tiled recess, upright towel radiator, PVC ceiling with 6 concealed down lighters and extractor fan.

4 BEDROOMS

No. 1: at front, 12’ 6” x 11’ 0” (3.81m x 3.35m) plus fitted wardrobes on 2 walls with mirrored opening doors, radiator and uPVC double glazed window with open aspect down Bavington Gardens.

No. 2: at rear, 10’ 8” x 9’ 2” (3.25m x 2.79m) plus fitted cupboard, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.

No. 3: at front, 8’ 11” x 8’ 3” (2.72m x 2.51m) including double fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, radiator and uPVC double glazed window with open aspect.           

No. 4: over garage, 24’ 2” x 7’ 8” (7.37m x 2.34m), 2 uPVC double glazed windows, 2 radiators – 1 of which is double banked and there is an excellent opportunity to create a space to work from home or alternatively a 5^th bedroom or second bathroom.

EXTERNALLY:

GARAGE: small storage garage 8’ 3” x 4’ 7” (2.51m x 1.40m) plus corridor, electric roll over door, power, light and fitted wall & floor cupboards for storage.

GARDENS: the front garden has a large paved driveway for off road vehicle standage, as well a shaped lawn with beautifully maintained planted borders. The rear garden has been beautifully maintained and measures 30ft long x 29ft wide (9.14m x 8.84m), with a sunny southerly aspect, is well fenced & screened with shaped lawn, paved patio, mature, well stocked planted borders, storage box and tap for hosepipe.

TENURE:  Freehold.

Council Tax Band: D