Melrose Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64

SEASIDE DELIGHT - MUCH LOVED FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO THE BEACH - This lovely, spacious light and airy 3 bedroom extended mid terraced property is positioned just a couple of terraces behind the sea front in Newbiggin by the Sea, being located in a well-established residential area amongst similar properties. The property has been very well cared for and updated and now benefits from: well-proportioned rooms, two generous reception rooms, contemporary style galley kitchen, modern ground floor bathroom, a pretty low maintenance town garden to the front and a contained yard to the rear and plenty of unrestricted on street parking to the front. There is a tiled roof, full UPVC double glazing, all mains services are connected, all in close proximity to shops, schools and transport links and the beach is only a few minutes stroll away.

Having been much loved and well cared for the property will suite a wide range of buyers; from the first time or family buyer to the prudent investor. There is also obvious potential for this well presented home to be utilised as a holiday let, subject to the necessary consents, as some of the neighbouring properties are currently used to provide holiday let accommodation. The property has just been refloored and redecorated throughout.

Newbiggin by the Sea, famous for its revamped beach, with concrete steps and ramps providing easy access to the sands, part of its new breakwater is graced with a 12.5 meter high sculpture called The Couple by artist Sean Henry. The town is also home to the Newbiggin Maritime Centre where you can learn about the history and heritage of the town, a seaside links golf course and Church Point Caravan Park. . It is also a popular spot for nature lovers who come to watch the North Sea seabird passage during the autumn and spring months.

The town has plenty of local facilities, shops, post office, schools and eateries but more extensive facilities are available in Ashington which is one of the largest towns in Northumberland and is located in the Woodhorn and coastal region of the county. The town offers a good range of independent and national retailers with a market day being held every Tuesday. Ashington is also well served by pubs and cafes and boasts a spectacular new sport and leisure centre. At one time Ashington was known as the largest mining village in the world and, although the mines closed in 1988, Ashington is justifiably proud of its history which is remembered at the aforementioned Woodhorn Museum. Ashington has two country parks, Wansbeck Riverside Country Park and the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park at Woodhorn. 

Ashington also offers a pleasant drive to some of Northumberland’s most spectacular coastal towns and villages including Amble, Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh.

The market town of Morpeth with access to the East Coast railway line is just 6 miles away and Newcastle City Centre with its vibrant Quayside, nightlife, theatre and fabulous shopping just 18 miles away. Ashington is also well served by bus routes to and from Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Looking at the property from the front there is a recently constructed brick containing wall with a high wrought iron gate providing access to the town garden to the frontage; the garden is laid for low maintenance with a flagged pathway up to the front door and across to the right in front of the lounge window with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn with planting to the periphery.

Entrance is via a uPVC door straight in to the hallway which is light and airy with statement high ceilings testament to the period of the property. Straight ahead we have the staircase up to the first floor with a glazed door to the right opening through to the lounge.

The lounge is a super spacious light and airy room which offers an abundance of space to place a large suite of furniture and boasts a large picture window out over the front elevation looking over the allotments. There is an under-stair storage cupboard and the room has been opened through to the dining room.

The dining room is again a good size as it extends the full width of the property and offers plenty of natural light, courtesy of a large window out over the rear elevation. There is plenty of space for a family sized table and chairs and a feature fire with marble surround, hearth and back and a contemporary chrome gas fire insert. Off from here we have a larger under stair storage cupboard providing further storage options with a door through to the kitchen. The lounge and dining room are multi-functional and could be used the other way around.

The kitchen is set out in a galley style and the room is light and bright with a window looking out over the rear elevation. There are plenty of wall and base units which are in a white high gloss handle less finish with complimentary granite effect laminate worktops in shades of grey. There is: an integral fridge/freezer, an integral washing machine, an eye level electric oven, eye level microwave, four burner gas hob with glass splashback and chrome and glass extraction unit over.  space for a gas cooker and a stainless-steel sink with a mixer tap over. There is cosmopolitan splashback tiling above the worktops which is laid in a brick pattern. From here there is a sliding door through to a rear lobby area.

From the rear lobby there is a door to a large storage cupboard to the left, a half modesty glazed door to the right out to the back yard and a door straight ahead through to the family bathroom.

The family bathroom is a good size and boasts a modern white suite comprising of: a larger style bath, a washbasin and a WC which are both mounted in a unit which also offers additional storage. The walls and the bath panel are clad in a taupe colour providing a rich finish. There is: a chrome ladder effect, spotlights to the ceiling and ceramic tiling to the floor completing the styling. The room is naturally lit by a modesty window out over the rear yard.

The sunny back yard is laid with concrete and is a fully enclosed private space with a high timber gate giving access to the rear lane. The vendor currently has a large storage shed in the yard and tehre is still plenty of room for seating and a table and chairs providing options for alfresco dining in the warmer months.

Back through the property and upstairs to the bedroom accommodation. The landing is spacious with high ceilings with doors off to the 3 bedrooms to the right.

The first room we come to on the left is the smaller of the rooms and this room offers a generous single bedroom with plenty of space for a suite of furniture. From here we have a window over the peaceful rear elevation.

Next to this there is a good-sized double bedroom which offers plenty of space for a large bed and wardrobe furniture and we have a window out over the rear elevation affording plenty of natural light.

The last room on this level is the master bedroom which is a generous double room which extends the full width of the property and has oodles of space for a king-sized bed and bedside furniture. This room benefits from a wall of ceiling to floor fitted wardrobes providing lots of that valuable storage. The room also has a large access hatch with drop down ladder to the fully boarded loft which is expansive. There is an extra-large window out over the front elevation looking over the allotments and Needles Point towards the sea offering a lovely view and making the room light and airy.

All in all we have a well-cared for, comprehensively updated, much loved family home awaiting a new family to enjoy. Boasting modern conveniences and lovely light and airy rooms in the heart of the ever-popular seaside town of Newbiggin by the Sea.  Being in close proximity to all local amenities and transport links with the beach but a 2-minute stroll away this property will appeal to a wide range of buyers and an early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.

EPC band: D

Council tax band: A

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