North Guards, Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7AF
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- For sale via modern auction
- 3 bedroom terrace house
- Incredibly desirable location
- Huge potential
Description
Why Choose Whitburn?
Recognised as the 3rd best place to live in England and Wales for 2025 by Garrington Property Finders, Whitburn is famed for its:
• Stunning natural beauty and unspoilt coastal charm
• Outstanding wellbeing and lifestyle quality
• Highly regarded schools, excellent local amenities, and access to employment
• Exceptional value for money within a thriving community
Key Features
• Three bedrooms — two spacious doubles and one box room
• Light-filled, south-facing lounge/living room
• Galley-style kitchen (requires updating) with potential for dining area
• Family bathroom and separate WC (both require modernisation)
• Downstairs utility and cloakroom with WC (also in need of updating)
• Charming, low-maintenance front garden — south-facing and lawned
• Rear hardstand driveway with off-street parking and single garage
• Plot size approximately 22m x 5.7m
• Radiator central heating with a recently installed BAXI boiler
• Short stroll to Whitburn beach, village centre, and all local schools (Infant, Junior, Senior)
Inside the Property
Step through the welcoming entrance hallway and you’ll find a staircase and internal passageways leading to:
• Main living room: South-facing, bright, and spacious — the perfect spot for relaxation or family gatherings
• Galley kitchen: Units on both sides, space for dining, connecting to the utility area and downstairs WC
• Upstairs: Two well-proportioned bedrooms (one with hand basin) and a box room. The family bathroom is accessed via a half landing, accompanied by a separate toilet — both in need of replacement
Outside Space
• Front garden: Low-maintenance, lawned, and enjoys south-facing sunshine
• Rear yard: Hard-paved with room for one vehicle
• Single garage: Accessible from the rear lane, providing secure parking or additional storage
• Additional on-street parking available
Historical Note — A Home with Heritage
This row of homes was originally known as Wesley Terrace, reflecting Whitburn’s rich Methodist history and its proximity to the 19th-century Wesley Chapel. The street’s name was officially changed to North Guards by South Tyneside Council, but the sense of history remains.
A notable former resident is Septimus “Sep” Smith, born here in 1912. Sep Smith went on to become an English international footballer, earning his England cap in 1935. His legacy adds an extra layer of cultural significance to this already distinguished terrace.
Summary
This is more than just a house — it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of Whitburn’s story. Whether you are a first-time buyer, an investor, or a growing family, 81 North Guards offers location, potential, and provenance in one of the North East’s most desirable villages. Don’t miss your chance to bring new life to a home rich in character and history.
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
Living Room
4.27m x 4.23m
Dining Room
4.36m x 3.5m
Kitchen
3.61m x 2.4m
Utility
W/C
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathroom
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure AML procedures are carried out in accordance with the law
Auctioneers Additional Comments
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price , Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts, the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (Subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Covered
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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