Park View, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3AY

TOTALLY UNIQUE, IMPOSING AND MOST ATTRACTIVE 4 BEDROOMED RESIDENCE OF CHARACTER which exudes kerb appeal and is located on a prestigious corner site between Park View and Ridley Avenue which almost adjoins and overlooks Ridley Park to the front. We understand that this beautiful home was built just after 1911 by Mr R Baxter to a Scandinavian style with mansard roof, overhanging eaves and twin chimneys which has been sympathetically updated throughout whilst maintaining many of the features, character and charm of a property of this age. This house offers generous family-sized living accommodation and boasts a variety of features and extras including gas central heating – with 2 combi. boilers, attractive feature leaded & stained glass windows throughout, decorative cornicing, large skirting boards, panelling and plaster ceilings. To the ground floor there is a grand, panelled reception hall with feature staircase and leaded & stained glass windows, 3 ground floor reception rooms including a principal lounge with feature fireplace, dining room and snug with walk-in pantry off, refitted breakfasting kitchen with rear porch providing access to the driveway and refitted ground floor bathroom. To the first floor there is uPVC double glazing throughout as well as a large landing, refitted family bathroom with separate shower cubicle, 4 generous bedrooms – the main with crenelled balcony offering southerly views across the garden and easterly views over Ridley Park. Externally there is a detached garage, driveway for 4 vehicle standage and beautifully maintained surrounding gardens – the side of which has a sunny southerly aspect and has a perimeter wall & hedge providing privacy and seclusion.

This property is located on a generous end plot on the corner of Ridley Avenue and Park View almost adjoining Ridley Park to the front. Ridley Park is a popular and picturesque spot for the whole family to visit throughout the year. It provides space for many fun and recreational activities for people of all ages to enjoy and includes a large and vibrant water play area. 10 Park View is within easy walking distance of Commissioners Quay and in easy reach of Blyth’s south Beach. There are good road links nearby connecting to the Spine Road (A189) and in turn the A19 which offers access to the A1 and surrounding coastal area. There are local amenities & schools close by including those of Blyth Town Centre and the South Beach Retail Centre, as well as Blyth Sports Centre and a rail/metro connection which is close to being completed on South Newsham Road.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

IMPRESSIVE, GRAND, RECEPTION HALL: 21’ 7” x 11’ 2” (6.58m x 3.40m), ¾ panelled walls, radiator, 2 beautiful leaded & stained glass windows, ‘Karndean’ flooring, understairs store cupboard housing ‘Baxi’ combi boiler and fitted cloaks cupboard.

PRINCIPAL LOUNGE: 19’ 1” x 17’ 3” (5.82m x 5.26m), 3 windows with feature leaded & stained glass, dado rail, traditional style feature fireplace with tiled inset & hearth incorporating coal effect living flame gas fire, corniced ceiling & plaster rose, 2 double banked radiators and door to sun lounge.

DINING ROOM: 15’ 11” x 13’ 2” (4.85m x 4.01m), double banked radiator, corniced ceiling, dado rail, 3 windows with   feature leaded & stained glass.

SNUG: 13’ 10” x 12’ 0” (4.22m x 3.66m), ‘Karndean’ flooring, feature leaded & stained glass window, delft rack, corniced ceiling, brick feature fireplace & tiled hearth incorporating coal effect living flame gas fire, double banked radiator and large walk-in pantry with plumbing for washing machine.

SUN LOUNGE: 14’ 4” x 5’ 11” (4.37m x 1.80m) with oak flooring, 6 concealed down lighters, and leaded uPVC double   glazed windows and double opening doors leading to and overlooking the rear garden.

BATHROOM: refitted, tiled walls & floor, leaded window, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, bath with shower attachment on taps, radiator, and 4 concealed down lighters.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN: refitted, 15’ 6” x 12’ 0” (4.72m x 3.66m), with a good range of fitted wall & floor units, kitchen island with storage and breakfast bar,  3 uPVC double glazed windows, double banked radiator, ‘AEG’ combi microwave/oven, integrated ‘Bosch’ fridge freezer, integrated ‘Whirlpool’ dishwasher, ‘Flavel’ range style cooker, part tiled walls, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, door to rear porch and uPVC double glazed door to driveway.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

SPACIOUS SPLIT-LEVEL LANDING: large leaded uPVC double glazed window and radiator.

BATHROOM: 12’ 2” x 11’ 5” (3.71m x 3.48m -  maximum overall ‘L’ shaped measurement), dado rail, ½ tiled walls, corner bath, pedestal washbasin, large walk-in shower cubicle with rain head and  secondary diverter, low level WC, column style towel radiator, mirrored medicine cabinet, fitted wall lights, uPVC double glazed dormer window and cupboard containing ‘Baxi’ combi boiler.

4 BEDROOMS

No. 1: 17’ 5” x 15’ 8” (5.31m x 4.78m) including fitted wardrobes on 2 walls, leaded uPVC double glazed dormer window, dado rail, radiator and leaded uPVC double glazed door & side window leading to balcony.

BALCONY: with crenelated wall & wrought-iron railings, tiled floor and a splendid, sunny south open aspect providing views over the garden and towards Ridley Park.

No. 2: 18’ 0” x 15’ 1” (5.49m x 4.60m), double banked radiator & 2 leaded uPVC double glazed windows.        

No. 3: 10’ 1” x 9’ 0” (3.07m x 2.74m), plus fitted wardrobe, double banked radiator and leaded uPVC double glazed dormer window.

No. 4: 13’ 2” x 10’ 9” (4.01m x 3.28m),  double banked radiator and leaded uPVC double glazed dormer window.

EXTERNALLY:

DETACHED GARAGE: 17’ 0” x 9’ 0” (5.18m x 2.74m) power light, up & over door, metal shelving and new fibre glass roof (installed approx. 2014).

GARDENS: the property is accessed via a wrought-iron gate, block-paved walkways, stone balustrading, 2 coach lights, mature planted borders, outside tap, walled perimeter, privacy hedging and wrought-iron gate to rear garden. Block-paved driveway for 4 vehicles accessed via double opening wrought-iron gates. The side garden has been beautifully landscaped and very much appeals to a keen gardener with sunny south aspect, shaped lawn, mature, well-stocked planted borders with a variety of trees, flowers and shrubbery, circular paved patio, privacy hedging offering screening & seclusion and paved steps leading to the property.

TENURE:  Freehold.

Council Tax Band: E