5 Bed Detached House For Sale Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34

A GOLD by Linda Leary Estate Agents property of distinction. We are delighted to offer to the market this attractive, freehold, period family home set in a generous plot, with well maintained south west facing gardens. The property has 5 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms and a fitted Kitchen. Full of character and period features, this could be your 'forever home'. Located in the heart of Harton Village which is an idyllic residential area having a selection of shops, cafes, pubs, churches and parks on your doorstep as well as within easy access of South Shields Town Centre and the coast.
The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Lobby, Utility Room, w.c., Hallway with superb returning staircase leading to the first floor, impressive Drawing Room with doors leading to the rear terrace, Dining Room again with door to the rear terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining, splendid Lounge and Kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinets. To the first floor the spacious landing leads to 5 Bedrooms plus a Family Bathroom and there is also access to a roof terrace offering unrivalled views over the gardens. The property oozes charm and has a host of period features to include the traditional style stained glass windows, elaborately detailed ceiling rose and coving to ceiling, high skirtings and fabulous tall ceilings. The magnificent gardens have been well maintained by the present owners, with a plentiful array of mature planting and trees making this site very private and secure. There is off-street parking provided by the driveway which leads to the detached double garage. Viewing is essential as purchasers will not be disappointed with the internal layout and dimensions of this beautiful home.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Lobby - Entrance to this delightful home is via a composite door. This room has the benefit of traditional tiling to the floor and doors lead to the Hallway and Utility Room.

Hallway - Accessed from the lobby this room has beautiful interior stained glass windows which are complimented by the decorative coving to ceiling and traditional style mahogany coloured fire surround with tiled inset and hearth plus coal fire. An impressive turned staircase with decorative newel posts and wrought iron spindles leads to the first floor. Heating is provided by a central heating radiator and doors lead from the Hallway providing access to all principle rooms.

Hallway -

Kitchen - 4.75 x 4.14 (15'7\" x 13'6\") - The Kitchen offers a comprehensive range of floor and wall cabinets with an inset stainless steel sink unit and contrasting work surfaces. There is also a matching larder cupboard and space for a freestanding cooker, dish washer and fridge freezer. Natural light floods into this room from windows to the front and side elevations. Background lighting is provided by recessed lighting to the ceiling and splash back tiling to the walls with contrasting flooring completes this kitchen perfectly.

Lounge - 5.24 x 4.59 (17'2\" x 15'0\") - This splendid room which is bathed in natural light from a windows to the side and rear elevations plus double doors which open to reveal the rear terrace. One of the main features of this room is traditional style fire surround with marble inset and hearth plus living flame gas fire. Further features of this room include a decorative ceiling, coving to ceiling, picture rail and neutral carpet. Background heating is provided by two central heating radiators.

Dining Room - 4.59 x 4.65 (15'0\" x 15'3\") - This light and airy room is wonderfully positioned having a rear aspect with a door opening to the paved terrace area perfect for outdoor entertaining. The room has fabulous tall ceilings, beautiful plaster work to the ceiling and coving which compliments this room perfectly. Heating is provided by a central heating radiator.

Drawing Room - 5.55 x 7.31 (18'2\" x 23'11\") - The very spacious drawing room is wonderfully positioned having a triple aspect with glazed double doors leading to the Glass House and also to the rear terrace. The fabulous tall ceilings, elaborately detailed traditional plaster work, coving to ceiling, together with picture rail, high skirtings and parquet flooring make this room ideal for family living. The chimney breast showcases a traditional style fire surround with inset gas fire whilst central heating radiators provide background heating.

Drawing Room -

Glass House - 5.85 x 1.90 (19'2\" x 6'2\") - The design of the Glass House takes full advantage of the ceiling heights and space on offer and is bathed in natural light from windows to the front and side elevations. Double doors open to reveal the Drawing Room and a further door provides access to the block paved driveway at the front of the house.

Utility Room - 2.70 x 1.65 (8'10\" x 5'4\") - Connected by doors leading from the Entrance lobby and Hallway this room offers a pedestal wash hand basin and wall mounted electric heater. Original style decorative leaded glass windows allow natural light to flood into this pleasant room which also benefits from splash back tiling to the walls with contrasting flooring.

Wc - 0.78 x 1.69 (2'6\" x 5'6\") - Accessed via a door from the Utility Room, facilities of this room include a close coupled w.c., stained glass window and splash back tiling to the walls.

First Floor -

Landing - This impressive gallery landing offers plaster work coving to the ceiling a fabulous, traditional style stained glass window plus a door which leads to the Roof Terrace. Further doors lead from the spacious landing allowing access to all first floor rooms. Access to the loft is via a retractable ladder and this space is boarded and there is also shelving.

Master Bedroom (Rear) - 4.22 x 4.68 (13'10\" x 15'4\") - Accessed via a door from the landing, the delightful Master Bedroom comprises a window which provides unrivalled views over the beautiful gardens. Fitted wardrobes and overhead cabinets provide hanging and storage space. Heating to this calming room is from a central heating radiator. This room also has the benefit of coving to the ceiling and a pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 (Rear) - 5.24 x 3.03 (17'2\" x 9'11\") - A spacious double bedroom with superb walk in bay window offering views over the rear gardens. The decor of this room is complimented by a central heating radiator and coving to the ceiling. Fitted wardrobes provide hanging and storage space.

Bedroom 3 (Side) - 3.33 x 2.49 (10'11\" x 8'2\") - This single bedroom offers the perfect place to relax and benefits from picture rail, coving to the ceiling and a window,

Bedroom 4 (Front) - 2.84 x 3.26 (9'3\" x 10'8\") - The neutral decor of this double bedroom is complimented by the flood of natural light from the walk in bay window to the front elevation. This room also benefits from coving to the ceiling, picture rails and a built in cupboard provides storage space.

Bedroom 5 (Front) - 2.67 x 3.19 (8'9\" x 10'5\") - Features of this double bedroom include coving to the ceiling and traditional style picture rail. There is also a walk in bay window with window seat below offering views over the approach to the house.

Bathroom - 3.48 x 1.66 (11'5\" x 5'5\") - An elegant bathroom offering a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled w.c. Two windows provide natural lighting and a central heating radiator provides background heating. Stylish splash back tiling to the walls with contrasting flooring complete the calming feel of this room.

Roof Terrace -

Exterior - The beautifully presented gardens together with this impressive house are accessed via a private block paved driveway which provides ample off street parking and leads to a detached double garage. An outdoor brick utility, w.c. and three brick stores provide exterior storage. The rear of the property also has a stunning garden site which has been maintained meticulously by the present owners, providing a rolling lawn, mature large shrubs and trees which provide screening making this a very private and secure area and a safe haven for children. This peaceful and tranquil setting also has the benefit of a paved terrace ideal for entertaining.

Gardens -

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Brick Stores -

Front Exterior -

Entrance -

Double Garage -