Lawson Street

Magenta Estate Agents showcase a beautifully presented Victorian three-bedroomed home which has been extensively updated by the present owners including fitting a superb Shaker-inspired kitchen, opening up the living and dining rooms to create an impressive open-plan room, and adding a cloakroom to the first floor. They have also obtained planning permission for the erection of a garage and home office. More fully, the living space includes a hall, living/dining room and kitchen to the ground floor, two double bedrooms, cloakroom and shower room to the first floor, and master bedroom to the second floor. A fantastic ‘next step’ for the growing family, only a stone’s throw from the local schools.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL Enter the property to the front aspect via a composite door into the hall which features grey oak-effect laminate flooring, ceiling coving and stairs rising to the first-floor landing. A doorway leads to:

LIVING/DINING ROOM A superb open-plan room with a tasteful and harmonious décor which marries the separate living and dining areas to stunning effect. The LIVING AREA enjoys a decorative fireplace with exposed brick recess and white fire surround, ceiling coving, and a bay window with fitted white window shutters and custom-built window seat, a welcoming spot for visitors. In the DINING AREA the fireplace mirrors that in the living area, while the grey oak-affect laminate flooring affords durability and easy maintenance. The rear-aspect window is also fitted with white window shutters. A doorway leads to:

KITCHEN Flooded with natural light, the kitchen has been recently refitted with a range of grey Shaker-inspired wall and base units complemented by laminate worktops and upstands. Further comprising a ceramic sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, built-in electric oven with recess for microwave oven above, built-in induction hob with chimney extractor hood over, integrated tall fridge and tall freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for tumble dryer, concealed ‘Ideal’ gas boiler fitted in 2024 with a 7-year warranty, tiled floor, understairs storage area with fitted shelving, and French doors opening onto the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING The landing benefits from useful built-in storage and dado rail. Doors access bedrooms two and three, cloakroom, shower room and a small study area from where stairs rise to the master bedroom.

BEDROOM TWO A good-sized double bedroom currently used as a twin bedroom and comprising ceiling coving, and rear-aspect window overlooking the rear garden.

BEDROOM THREE Another double bedroom with fitted desktop and shelving, ceiling coving and front-aspect window.

SHOWER ROOM Tiled throughout, the spacious shower room is fitted with a white gloss vanity basin unit, low-level WC, corner shower enclosure, heated towel rail and wall mirror with light over.

CLOAKROOM Fitted with a wall-mounted basin and low-level WC, complemented by a tiled floor and half-height marble-effect wall panels.

SECOND FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM The Velux roof windows afford the master bedroom an abundance of natural light whilst also providing some rooftop views. To make the best use of space the vendors have created some bespoke wardrobe storage to encompass the sloping ceilings. There is also additional storage built into the eaves. 

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a low-maintenance gravel garden enclosed by low-level brick walling. A tiled footpath leads to the integral porch with wall light.

The expansive rear garden is a particular highlight and is fully enclosed by wooden fencing. A paved patio ideal for seating leads to the excellent-sized lawn with planted borders, to the rear of the lawn a large timber shed. The garden further benefits from an outside tap, exterior lighting, weatherproof socket, and gated pedestrian access to the front of the property.

AGENT’S NOTES: We are informed by the present vendor that planning permission has been granted (ref. NE/23/00305/FUL) for the erection of a detached single storey garage and home office within the rear garden area of the property. Vehicular access to the site would be gained off a private access track to the rear of the dwelling, itself accessed via Sackville Street. Planning permission expires 6th April 2026.  We are further informed by the vendor that the solar panels were purchased in 2020 and installed by Evergen Systems Ltd (further information available on request).

EPC rating: D