Percy Gardens, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4HQ

SUPERBLY SITUATED TWO BEDROOMED GROUND FLOOR FLAT which has the advantage of sea views from all front windows including two bay windows offering an open aspect across Tynemouth Longsands and towards Tynemouth Priory. This flat also has the benefit of attractive period features including decorative plasterwork & joinery, a cellar which hosts the bathroom, main bedroom with en-suite shower room, open plan lounge/kitchen, rear yard and garage.

On the ground floor: communal entrance hall. Flat 3: hallway, lounge/kitchen, 2 bedrooms – the main with en-suite shower room, utility room with staircase to cellar with bathroom. Externally: communal gardens, rear yard and garage.

Percy Gardens was built in the late 1850s and is arguably one of the most prestigious streets in the North-East. Residents have the privilege of beautiful, private gardens to the front accessed via private road & secure electronic gates with barbecue areas, a tennis court and croquet green. In recent years Tynemouth has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the region and has the advantage of award-winning beaches, Tynemouth priory castle, vibrant village shops, bars, restaurants, excellent local schools including Kings Academy. This property affords easy access to King Edwards Bay, Longsands, Tynemouth Front Street, Tynemouth Metro station, the Fish Quay and strong road links along the coast as well as the Coast Road providing a link with Newcastle City Centre and the A19.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

COMMUNAL LOBBY: tiled floor and feature leaded & stained-glass door to hall.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL: decorative plasterwork and joinery.

FLAT 3:

HALL: open plan hallway, radiator, dado rail, 3 concealed down lighters and security entry phone system.

BEDROOM 1: 22’ 1” x 14’ 9” (6.73m x 4.50m) including double glazed bay window with sea views & en-suite, double banked radiator, dado rail, picture rail, 2^nd double glazed window with views of Tynemouth Priory.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: vanity unit with wc/wb, double banked radiator, and tiled shower enclosure.

BEDROOM 2: 11’ 1” x 10’ 4” (3.38m x 3.15m), double glazed window with sea view, double banked radiator, picture rail and dado rail.

KITCHEN / LIVING ROOM: 26’ 7” x 15’ 0” (8.10m x 4.57m) including panelled double glazed bay window with panoramic sea views from Tynemouth Longsands towards Tynemouth Priory, decorative corniced ceiling & ceiling rose, picture rail, dado rail, 2 double banked radiators and fireplace with traditional style fireplace.  The kitchen area has fitted wall & floor units, stone benchtops with tiled splashback, integrated dishwasher, 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap, ‘Lamona’ 4 ring stainless-steel gas hob with illuminated extractor hood above, ‘Neff’ eye level oven and built-in microwave.

REAR LOBBY: giving access to utility room and staircase to cellar level.

UTILITY ROOM: radiator, fitted cupboards, wall mounted ‘Ideal’ gas fired combination boiler and uPVC double glazed door leading to rear yard.

BATHROOM: in cellar, 18’ 1” x 5’ 6” (5.51m x 1.68m), tiled floor, part tiled walls, panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, bidet, radiator and extractor fan.

EXTERNALLY:

STORAGE: brick outdoor storage

GARDENS: communal lawn to the front and side, wrought iron railings which surround and wrought iron gated leading to block paved walkway. The rear yard is shared, paved for easy maintenance, provides access to brick store and gate to rear lane.

TENURE:  Leasehold. 999 years from 7 September 2001. £1 ground rent (if demanded). This block is managed by Front Street Limited; Flats 1-3 each pay a monthly fee of £150 for the management and administration of the building and shared areas. There is a small sink fund which is used to address minor repair/maintenance items. There is an annual levy payable to Percy Gardens Trust of £525 per annum for the maintenance and upkeep of shared areas including exterior walls, gardens, gates and private road.

Council Tax Band: D