The Westlands, Barnes

This impressive 7-bedroom period end-terrace home, occupying a corner plot and dating back to around 1898, showcases timeless charm and character. Elegantly presented and meticulously maintained, the property retains many original features, such as grand staircases, intricate doors, ornate ceilings, and classic fireplaces, all contributing to its unique appeal.

Upon entering, the home opens to a welcoming hallway leading to a stately drawing room and a second reception room. The ground floor also includes a convenient WC, a spacious kitchen-diner complete with an island and Aga, a utility room, and a rear porch. Spread across three floors, the property offers 7 generously sized bedrooms, 3 of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms, in addition to a large family bathroom with a separate shower. The rear yard is expansive and offers secure storage, as well as parking access.

Situated in the sought-after Barnes area of Sunderland, the property enjoys a well-established neighborhood with a range of amenities nearby. Its location near Barnes Park, one of Sunderland's largest green spaces, provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents also enjoy close proximity to shops, cafés, pubs, and schools, making it a highly convenient spot for families. Sunderland Royal Hospital is within easy reach, ensuring access to key healthcare services. The area is well connected, with excellent transport links, including quick access to the A690, Sunderland city centre, and regular bus routes to surrounding areas.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Partially-glazed door leading into entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL 4.34m (14'3) x 2.97m (9'9)
Parquet flooring, circular window, beautiful ornate ceiling, original column radiator, gorgeous staircase with carved balustrade and spindles. Doors leading off to formal drawing room and second reception room, under stairs cupboard providing lots of useful storage, ground floor WC, second entrance located to the side of the property and kitchen/dining room.
DRAWING ROOM 5.61m (18'5) x 5.54m (18'2)
Parquet flooring, column radiator, wooden framed single-glazed bay window with sash, stunning original fire place in exquisite marble finish with open fire. Gorgeous high ceilings extending to approx. 10ft 9" with original coving and cornice.
RECEPTION ROOM 2 4.75m (15'7) x 4.29m (14'1)
A lovely large more informal reception room with carpet flooring, column radiator, rear facing wooden framed single-glazed window. Gorgeous original fire surround, high ceilings with coving and cornice.
WC 1.35m (4'5) x .99m (3'3)
Tiled flooring, side facing white uPVC double-glazed window. White toilet with low level cistern, white hand basin with chrome taps. The walls are finished from floor to ceiling in contrasting Metro tiles with LED recessed lights to ceiling.
DINING KITCHEN 9.75m (32'0) Measurements taken into bay. x 4.17m (13'8)
A stunning rear dining kitchen which has been updated with sympathetic period style kitchen, column radiator, side facing wooden framed single-glazed bay window, wooden framed single-glazed sash windows facing out onto rear garden. Double Belfast sink with flexible tap, stunning electric Aga with multiple ovens and stoves set within an impressive large fire surround for stunning effect. Integrated electric oven and 4 ring induction hob with designer style extractor for more day to day cooking. Door leading off to rear porchway, doorway leading off rear utility.
REAR UTILITY 3m (9'10) x 1.22m (4'0)
Laminate wood-effect flooring, rear facing wooden framed single-glazed sash window. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, space and plumbing for a dryer, under bench fridge and freezer.
REAR PORCH
Laminate wood-effect flooring, white uPVC double-glazed windows and white uPVC double-glazed door leading out to the rear.
HALF LANDING
Door leading off to WC, side facing wooden framed single-glazed window. Stairs to the front and rear landing.
WC 1.3m (4'3) x .97m (3'2)
Tiled flooring, white toilet with low level cistern, white sink with single and chrome taps, wooden framed single-glazed window. The walls are finished in a ceramic tile to half height with a wall covering above.
REAR LANDING
Door leading off to guest bedroom, door leading off to bathroom.
BATHROOM 2.84m (9'4) x 2.08m (6'10)
Tiled flooring, wooden framed single-glazed sash windows. Victoria style slipper bath with brass tap and showerhead attachment. Separate sink with single pedestal and brass taps, separate quadrant shower cubicle with water jets and showerhead. Column style radiator with towel heater attachment, white toilet with high level cistern. The walls are finished to approx. half height in a ceramic tile with contrasting ceramic tile in the remainder of the walls with recessed lights to ceiling.
GUEST BEDROOM 4.8m (15'9) x 4.32m (14'2)
Set up as a guest bedroom with laminate wood-effect flooring, beautiful wooden framed single-glazed sash bay window with views over Ewesley Road Methodist Church, St Gabriel's church and even the Stadium of light and sea views in the distance. Original gorgeous fire surround, built-in cupboard, fixed stair leading up to small group of separate rooms which could be utilised as an office, door leading off to kitchen.
KITCHEN 2.64m (8'8) x 2.31m (7'7)
Vinyl wood-effect flooring, radiator, wood effect uPVC double-glazed door leading out to rear Juliet balcony. Range of wall and floor units in a medium wood-effect with contrasting laminate work surfaces, stainless steel sink with drainer and shower style tap, electric sockets beneath work surface allowing space for appliances. Door leading off to shower room.
SHOWER ROOM 2.59m (8'6) x .76m (2'6)
Tiled flooring, hand basin with chrome tap, shower cubicle with folding glass doors and shower fed form the main hot water system. Side facing single-glazed sash window.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
3 doors leading off to double bedrooms, staircase leading to the second floor.
BEDROOM 2 5.59m (18'4) Measurements taken Into bay. x 5.54m (18'2)
This is a stunning room. Carpet flooring, large front facing wooden framed single-glazed bay window with elevated views. Column radiator, stunning marble fireplace with tiled hearth. Stunning ornate plaster ceiling with original coving and cornice and period design.
BEDROOM 3 4.8m (15'9) x 4.29m (14'1)
Carpet flooring, column radiator, rear facing wooden framed single-glazed window, beautiful original fireplace in a marble finish. Door leading off to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 1.88m (6'2) x 1.22m (4'0)
Vinyl flooring, white sink with chrome tap with high gloss storage unit, white toilet with concealed cistern and push button flush. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 4 5.03m (16'6) x 3.05m (10')
Carpet flooring, column radiator, front facing wooden framed single-glazed window. Original built-in cupboards providing storage and drawer space. This is a good size double bedroom.
HALF LANDING
Doors leading off to bathroom stairs to landing.
BATHROOM 3.1m (10'2) x 2.13m (7'0)
Vinyl flooring, corner shower cubicle fed from the main hot water system, white toilet with low level cistern, white sink with single pedestal and chrome tap, side facing uPVC double-glazed window. Storage unit with work surface and space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer.
FRONT LANDING
Storage cupboard, 3 doors leading off to more double bedrooms.
BEDROOM 5 5.13m (16'10) Measurements taken into bay. x 4.72m (15'6)
Carpet flooring, electric wall heater, wooden framed single-glazed sash window with beautiful elevated views over the roof tops. This is a large double bedroom.
EN-SUITE 1.42m (4'8) x 1.14m (3'9)
Vinyl flooring, white toilet with low level cistern, white sink built into unit, extractor fan.
BEDROOM 6 4.75m (15'7) x 3.78m (12'5)
Carpet flooring, electric wall heater, white uPVC double-glazed window rear facing, door leading off to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 1.37m (4'6) x 1.09m (3'7)
Vinyl flooring, white toilet with low level cistern, white built into vanity unit with chrome tap, extractor fan.
BEDROOM 7 3.89m (12'9) x 3.05m (10')
Carpet flooring, electric wall heater, side facing white uPVC double-glazed window with elevated views into sea views in the distance.
EXTERNALLY
Spacious rear yard with secure storage and parking access.
PARKING
Driveway and garage providing off road parking.
Tenure
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Broadband & Mobile Coverage
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Council Tax
The GOV.UK website states the property is Council Tax Band: D
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EPC Rating: E