4 bedroom detached house

Substantial Detached Period Home Set within 0.78 Acres of Grounds, Offering An Abundance of Period Charm and Character with Five Reception Rooms, Large Kitchen/Diner, Cellar, Four Bedrooms and Approximately 5,000 Sq ft of Internal Living Space with Extensive Surrounding Gardens & Priced to Reflect Full Modernisation Throughout!

Wendover is a substantial, detached period home which is placed on a large site which extends to approximately 0.78 Acres and is ideally located in the very heart of Low Fell, on Belle Vue Bank in Gateshead. The property, which has been in the ownership of the same family for several decades, is situated close to the shops, restaurants and amenities of Durham Road.

Wendover, which is tucked behind the historic St Helens Church, is also positioned close to the delightful Saltwell Park and provides excellent road and transport links offering easy access into Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead and Sunderland.

The property itself, which is in need of full modernisation throughout, is priced to reflect this. There is also a clear opportunity, subject to the relevant planning permissions, for the site to be developed and offers huge further potential.

The internal accommodation comprises: Lobby - Impressive central entrance hall which is a main feature of the property, with ground floor cloakroom and WC and return staircase leading to the first floor - Wonderful drawing room with original ¾ height wood panelling, fireplace decorative ceiling and large west facing walk-in bay window - Lounge, which is placed to the front of the property with south facing walk-in bay window overlooking the front and driveway with original coving and period fireplace - Snug/study with original ceiling plaster work and period fireplace - Dining room with Inglenook fireplace, large picture window overlooking the rear gardens and door to kitchen.

The kitchen/dining space requires renovation however does benefit from plumbing, pipework and electrics. This large space offers an abundance of light via many windows again overlooking the side and rear gardens. There are granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink, wall and base units and a range style cooker with extractor fan above. There is a built-in wine rack, space for a chimney style extractor fan and full tiling to floor - A door then leads through into a good size utility room with tiled flooring whereby there are doors leading to the outside of the property. Within the utility room there is plumbing for washing machine/tumble dryer and a door leading into the rear garden room.

The garden room is an extension to Wendover and offers a stone wall, feature beams to the ceiling, windows that surround the room and offer further impressive views over the private gardens.

The property also offers a large cellar which houses an entertaining room including a bar with a Moroccan theme and boiler room.

The staircase with cast iron spindles and wooden balustrades then leads up to the generous first-floor landing where there is a fabulous, original 1930’s stained glass picture window and then onto four double bedrooms - Bedroom one enjoys a large dressing room with access out onto a roof terrace and then onto a large en-suite bathroom that requires modernisation - Bedroom two is another large double bedroom with a dual aspect - Bedroom three is a further double room and is positioned to the front of the property and offers built in wardrobes - Bedroom four is a substantial double bedroom that enjoys a large window and original coving.

The landing then gives access to a generous family bathroom with a cast iron bath with free standing taps, a vanity unit with marble top, twin sinks that face each other and a WC. Spotlights are in the ceiling and against the wall is a heated towel rail.

The stairs then lead to the second floor/attic room which has the potential to be two or three further bedrooms and currently offers a dual aspect with a large window that overlooks the front and window overlooking the rear.

Externally, the property is accessed via a single track driveway that is placed to the side of St Helens Church which then leads to the front of the property. The extensive, surrounding gardens extend to approximately 0.78 Acres in total and also offer a large car port which could be converted into a separate granny annex with ample parking should it be desired.

Wendover requires a great deal investment throughout and is priced to reflect this, a main part of this is regarding the property’s heating system however this is an excellent opportunity that provides boundless potential for both renovation or re-development subject to the relevant planning permissions.

Viewings are strongly recommended to truly appreciate the full potential of this outstanding property in this excellent and historic location.

 

Services: TBC - Tenure: TBC - Council Tax: Band G - Energy Performance Certificate: Rating G

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold