2 bed terraced house for sale

Northumberland Road, Lemington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE15

Description

A beautifully upgraded early 1900s former director's residence for the historic Spencer Steelworks, this spacious mid-terraced home blends rich period character with quality modern fittings. Features include a grand hallway with Karndean inlaid flooring, a stunning lounge/diner with original 16th-century Italian frescos, and a contemporary two-tone high-gloss kitchen with Silestone worktops and breakfast bar.

Upstairs offers a large principal bedroom (formerly two rooms), a generous second bedroom and a large four-piece bathroom with jacuzzi bath and rainfall shower. A fixed staircase leads to a substantial attic space with potential for conversion (subject to permissions).

Further benefits include gas central heating via a 5-year-old combi boiler, attractive period features throughout and a convenient rear yard with access. This unique home offers size, style and history in equal measure.

Council Tax Band: A (Newcastle City Council)
Tenure: Freehold

Access

To the front of the property is a low-maintenance garden with a grand set of steps leading directly to the entrance. The garden is enclosed by a stone wall and is accessed via a wrought-iron gate.

Entrance Hallway

Accessed via an attractive composite double-glazed door featuring bevelled crystal-cut panels and a period stained-glass fanlight above. The hallway welcomes you with Karndean inlaid flooring, an open staircase rising to the first floor, a feature double-curve ceiling, period cornicing and a modern LED light fitting. Warmed by a large radiator.

Lounge / Diner

(8.79m x 5.97m narrowing to 3.91m)

A striking reception space featuring original 16th-century Italian frescos, recessed into moulded coffin-style frames - a truly unique focal point. This party-sized room is finished with Karndean inlaid flooring, high skirting boards, painted walls, dual radiators and a large bay window to the front elevation.

Kitchen

(4.33m x 2.80m)

Installed approximately two years ago, this exceptional high-gloss, two-tone kitchen offers a modern and highly functional layout. It features glazed curved display cabinets, Silestone light-cream worktops, a Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap, wood-grain effect and curved high-gloss base units, an electric induction hob with modern extractor, and an integrated oven with microwave above. There is also a tall housing unit with plumbing for a washing machine and a breakfast bar with seating for four. The space is finished with porcelain tiled flooring, recessed LED plinth lighting, ceiling spotlights, a Velux window set into the half-vaulted ceiling, a double-glazed window and UPVC door leading to the rear yard, along with two gold cast-iron period radiators providing ample warmth.

WC

Currently under construction and ready for completion by the new owner.

Landing

The first-floor landing features an exposed brick wall, with the remaining walls plastered and painted for a clean finish. The space includes carpeted flooring, the original newel post, a traditional banister and an LED ceiling light. From here, doors lead to all first-floor rooms, along with access to the attic staircase.

Master Bedroom

(5.45m x 3.26m)

Formerly two separate rooms and now combined to create a superb, generously sized master suite-though the original wall could be reinstated if desired. The room includes double-glazed windows to the front elevation, a vertical radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, extensive fitted wardrobes and neutral décor throughout.

Bedroom 2

(4.16m x 3.50m)

A generous double bedroom positioned to the rear, offering ample space for freestanding furniture, a dressing area or a home workspace. The room includes painted walls, high skirting boards, a pendant light, a double radiator and an additional wall-mounted electric heater.

Bathroom

(3.11m x 2.39m)

A spacious, larger-than-average four-piece bathroom comprising a WC, bidet, two-drawer vanity basin with mosaic feature tiling above, and a large corner jacuzzi bath with rainfall shower head and recessed controls. The room is finished with modern shower-board walls, stone-effect laminate flooring, a chrome towel radiator and a window to the rear elevation.

Loft Room

(7.13m x 5.20m)

Accessed via a permanent staircase, the attic offers a large, versatile space previously intended by the current owners for development into an additional bedroom with en-suite (subject to the relevant planning and building consents). This room presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance the property’s footprint.

Rear Yard

A private and secure rear yard with high perimeter walls and gate. Storage set into corner of yard with gate. A generous size with a side westerly aspect.