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

MOST ATTRACTIVE AND VERY IMPRESSIVE, FREEHOLD, MID-TERRACE RESIDENCE OF CHARACTER WITH UNRIVALED SEA VIEWS FROM ALL FRONT WINDOWS. This beautiful family home is one of only four privately owned houses within the crescent in a prestigious location overlooking the North Sea, the mouth of the Tyne and Tynemouth Priory. 16 Percy Gardens offers generously proportioned family sized living space with accommodation over 4 floors, boasting a wealth of charming period features including large skirting boards, fireplaces, decorative ceiling cornicing & plaster roses and also has the advantage of gated secure private car parking for all residents, re-roofed, recently replaced guttering, partial uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler installed approx. 2019), pillared portico, vestibule with feature tiled floor, grand reception hallway with feature leaded & stained glass windows, spindle staircase with Mahogany balustrade, two large ground floor reception rooms with traditional style fireplaces, cellar, generous dining kitchen with fire/cooking range, scullery kitchen with utility room off, ground floor shower room, principal lounge to the first floor with enviable coastal views and access to balcony, utility room to the second floor and separate toilet facility, 8 versatile bedrooms over 3 floors most of which have fireplaces, some with sea views and also the opportunity to add en-suite facilities, there is an upper landing with north and westerly views towards St Georges Church and Blyth beyond, width and a half garage with electric door, timber lean-to and rear yard with sunny westerly aspect. Alongside many other additional features and extras, this house has great scope and potential to update to suit the needs of a prospective purchaser.

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 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:

PILLARED PORTICO

VESTIBULE: tiled floor and door leading to hallway with panelling & feature leaded & stained glass screen.

GRAND RECEPTION HALLWAY: 31’ 0” x 7’ 10” (9.45m x 2.39m - maximum overall measurements), 2 ornamental column style radiators, feature spindle staircase with Mahogony balustrade, access to cellar and reception rooms.

CELLAR

GROUND FLOOR LOUNGE: 23’ 2” x 15’ 10” (7.06m x 4.83m) including uPVC double glazed bay window and panelled window seat offering views towards the private communal gardens and sea beyond, decorative corniced ceiling, plaster ceiling rose, picture rail and traditional marble fireplace.

DINING ROOM: 17’ 4” x 13’ 7” (5.28m x 4.14m) including panelled uPVC double glazed bay window, fitted cupboard, traditional style marble fireplace with   tiled inset and hearth and decorative corniced ceiling.

INNER LOBBY: fitted cupboard

REFITTED SHOWER ROOM: vanity unit, shower cubicle, low level WC, upright stainless steel towel radiator, wall mounted gas fired ‘Baxi’ combi boiler and uPVC double glazed window.

BREAKFAST ROOM: 18’ 10” x 14’ 1” (5.74m x 4.29m), 2 sash windows, ‘Walker Emley’ traditional fire/cooking range, fitted cupboard, picture rail, corniced ceiling and ornamental radiator.

KITCHENETTE: 12’ 5” x 8’ 6” (3.78m x 2.59m), fitted floor cupboards, ceramic hob, oven, stainless steel sink, fitted pantry, double banked radiator, uPVC double glazed window and door to timber lean- to.

UTILITY ROOM: plumbing for washing machine, uPVC double glazed window, double banked radiator, walk-in pantry and door to garage.

LEAN TO: timber built lean-to potting shed/rear porch.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

SPACIOUS SPLIT LEVEL LANDING: raised sitting area, picture rail, decorative corniced ceiling, ornamental column style radiator, 2 uPVC double glazed windows and continuation of the staircase to the second floor.

BATHROOM: 15’ 0” x 14’ 0” (4.57m x 4.27m), corner bath with tiled splashback and original taps, marble fireplace, corniced ceiling, picture rail, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, 2 column style radiators and door to dressing room.

DRESSING ROOM: 14’ 6” x 8’ 6” (4.42m x 2.59m) with uPVC double glazed window.

BEDROOM: 17’ 6” x 14’ 1” (5.33m x 4.29m) including wardrobes, uPVC double glazed window, double banked radiator and fitted cupboard.

PRINCIPAL FIRST FLOOR LOUNGE: 22’ 7” x 18’ 9” (6.88m x 5.71m) plus uPVC double glazed bay window including window seat offering stunning sea views across the North Sea and to Tynemouth Priory, uPVC double glazed window providing access to balcony, traditional marble feature fireplace with open fire, 2 column style radiators, picture rail, plaster ceiling rose and decorative corniced ceiling.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR:

INNER LANDING: sky light and fitted cupboard.

UTILITY AREA: 8’ 7” x 4’ 1” (2.62m x 1.24m), stainless steel sink, benchtop, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.

SEPARATE WC: low level WC, washbasin and uPVC double glazed window.

BEDROOM: 14’ 0” x 12’ 2” (4.27m x 3.71m), traditional style marble fireplace, double banked radiator, fitted cupboard uPVC double glazed window and door to dressing room.

PLUS: DRESSING ROOM: 10’ 9” x 5’ 9” (3.28m x 1.7m5) with uPVC double glazing. Offering an ideal opportunity to create an en-suite.

BEDROOM:  17’ 8” x 15’ 5” (5.38m x 4.70m),  double banked radiator, marble traditional style fireplace, corniced ceiling & plaster rose, uPVC double glazed window plus fitted cupboard.

BEDROOM: 19’ 5” x 14’ 5” (5.92m x 4.39m), 2 uPVC double glazed windows offering stunning sea views across the North Sea and to Tynemouth Priory, picture rail, decorative corniced ceiling, plaster rose, column style radiator, fitted cupboard and adjoining door to bedroom.

BEDROOM: Offering an ideal opportunity to create an en-suite to the previous bedroom. 15’ 6” x 7’ 9” (4.72m x 2.36m), column style radiator, picture rail, decorative corniced ceiling and uPVC double glazed window with stunning sea views.

ON THE THIRD FLOOR:

HALF LANDING: with uPVC double glazed picture window offering superb North and Westerly views across to St Georges Church and Blyth beyond.

BEDROOM: 17’ 1” x 14’ 1” (5.21m x 4.29m) including uPVC double glazed dormer window, access to eaves storage and           traditional style fireplace.

BEDROOM: 15’ 10” x 13’ 6” (4.83m x 4.11m) including uPVC double glazed dormer window offering unrivalled sea views towards the Coast and Tynemouth Priory, access to eaves storage and cupboard.

BEDROOM: 10’ 2” x 7’ 9” (3.10m x 2.36m), sky light and access to eaves storage.

EXTERNALLY:

GARAGE: 24’ 11” (7.59m) long x 14’ 11” (4.55m) wide, electric roll over door and door leading to rear yard.

GARDENS: the front garden is well stocked. The rear yard has a sunny westerly aspect and provides access to the lane beyond.

TENURE:  FREEHOLD.  COUNCIL TAX BAND: G