Monkseaton Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1SY

SUPERBLY SITUATED & WELL PROPORTIONED 3 BEDROOMED, PRE-WAR, SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE OF CHARACTER which retains many of the features and charm typical of a property of this age. This home has the advantage of an attractive double bay window to the front elevation with leaded & stained glass transoms, extended uPVC double glazed porch, uPVC double glazing throughout, gas central heating (combi boiler installed 2014 and serviced annually), hallway with downstairs WC, 2 ground floor reception rooms with fireplaces, breakfasting kitchen (installed 2011) with garden aspect, bathroom with shower replacing bath, 3 good sized bedrooms – 2 of which have fitted wardrobes, garage with double opening doors, driveway for off road vehicle standage and a splendid sunny south facing rear garden which is well screened and measures approx. 80ft long. This property would also lend itself very well to extension over the garage, into the loft space and from the ground floor rear providing prospective purchasers with the opportunity to create larger accommodation if required.

On the ground floor: extended porch, hallway, lounge, dining room and kitchen. On the 1st floor: landing, bathroom, separate WC and 3 bedrooms. Externally: garage, driveway and gardens to both front and rear.

Monkseaton Drive is located to the North of Whitley Bay within easy walking distance of the beach, sea front, Churchill Playing Fields, the ‘Waggonways’ nature route, Whitley Bay Golf Course, Whitley Lodge Shops, the Rendevous café, ‘Waves’ Leisure centre and is in the catchment area for 3 outstanding local schools as well as being within easy reach of the local amenities of Ilfracombe Gardens & Park View, Monkseaton Front Street and Whitley Bay Town Centre. There are strong road links providing access to the Earsdon Bypass and in turn the A19 as well as both Bus and Metro.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

PORCH: uPVC double glazed.

HALL: double banked radiator, delft rack, part panelled walls, staircase to first floor and doors  to WC and ground floor rooms.

WC: low level WC and washbasin.

DINING ROOM: 16’ 4” x 11’ 11” (4.98m x 3.63m) including leaded uPVC double glazed bay window  with stained glass transoms, 2 radiators and traditional style fireplace with tiled inset and electric fire.

LOUNGE: 16’ 10” x 12’ 0” (5.13m x 3.66m), double banked radiator, fireplace incorporating electric fire  and uPVC double glazed door and picture windows overlooking and leading to the rear garden.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN: 12’ 9” x 10’ 2” (3.89m x 3.10m), fitted wall & floor units, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, drainer & mixer tap, double banked radiator, integrated ‘Indesit’  dishwasher, recess for cooker and uPVC double glazed window with garden aspect.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: with access to loft space and half  landing with uPVC double glazed window.

SHOWER ROOM: 8’ 6” x 5’ 10” (2.59m x  1.78m), plus fitted linen cupboard, radiator,   uPVC double  glazed window, part tiled walls,  pedestal washbasin and walk-in shower cubicle (replacing bath).   

SEPARATE WC: ½ tiled walls, low level WC and uPVC double glazed window.

3 BEDROOMS

No. 1: at front 16’ 6” x 10’ 4” (5.03m x 3.15m) including uPVC double glazed window with  leaded & stained glass transoms, plus fitted wardrobes and radiator.

No. 2: at rear 12’ 9” x 10’ 3” (3.89m x 3.12m), plus fitted wardrobes all along one wall, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.    

No. 3: at front 9’ 11” x 9’ 2” (3.02m x 2.79m), radiator and uPVC double glazed window.

EXTERNALLY:

GARAGE: 26’ 4” x 7’ 6” (8.03m x 2.29m), plus 2 fitted store cupboards, sink with hot and cold water supplies, power, light and wall mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired combi. boiler.            

GARDENS: to the front there is a paved driveway for off-road vehicle standage, the rear garden has a sunny south aspect with shaped lawn & borders, greenhouse, wood garden shed, tap for hosepipe and measures approx. 80ft long (24.38m)

TENURE:  Freehold

Council Tax Band: D