Front Street, Whitburn

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Alfred Pallas - East Boldon Phone: 0191 563 0817

<strong></strong> <strong></strong> Garden House is a substantial period residence, believed to date from the mid 1700s, of considerable character and interest. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the historic village of Whitburn, the property enjoys close proximity to an excellent range of local amenities together with convenient access to the regional road network, the sea front, and nearby beaches. With the benefit of an outstanding, secluded garden site extending to just over one fifth of an acre, the property retains a host of attractive original details seamlessly blended with modern improvements, to create a spacious house of exceptional quality and elegance. The living space is beautifully proportioned with 4 reception rooms, a very pleasant garden room with a lovely aspect over the mature south facing grounds together with a comprehensively fitted kitchen, a separate utility and a large basement office suitable for a range of potential uses. To the first floor there is a prinipal bedroom suite with a large well appointed en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a stylishly appointed luxury family bathroom. Externally the gardens are simply stunning with an array of mature plants, trees and shrubs, together with extensive lawns and paved terracing providing a perfect space for relaxing or outside entertaining. In addition, there is a large attached triple garage together with excellent block paved driveway parking.<br/><br/>Whitburn is one of the most sought after residential locations in the area and features a wide range of excellent amenities including cafes, bars, shops and high-performing local schools supplemented by additional facilities in Sunderland and South Shields. Whitburn is perfectly placed for commuting to the Wearside and Tyneside conurbations with easy access to bus services and the regional road network. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a house of undoubted quality and stature in an enviable village location, and internal inspection of this outstanding family house is strongly recommended. It comprises: entrance vestibule, cloakroom/wc, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, snug, garden room, kitchen/diner, utility room, 4 bedrooms (en-suite bathroom to main bedroom) luxury family bathroom, basement office, gas central heating, block-paved driveway parking, triple garage, lovely mature south facing rear garden. <br/><br/><strong>ENTRANCE</strong> <strong>VESTIBULE</strong> <strong></strong> Tiled floor; radiator <br/><br/><strong>CLOAKROOM/WC</strong> <strong></strong> High level wc; hand basin; tiled floor; Dimplex electric heater <br/><br/><strong>DRAWING</strong> <strong>ROOM</strong> <strong>14' 6" x 17' 11" (4.43m x 5.47m)</strong> Attractive period style fireplace with inset and tiled hearth; ceiling coving and central rose; built in cupboards and shelves to alcoves <br/><br/><strong>DINING</strong> <strong>ROOM</strong> <strong>14' 9" x 14' 10" (4.52m x 4.54m)</strong> Ceiling coving; shelves to alcoves; spotlights; skirting radiators <br/><br/><strong>GARDEN</strong> <strong>ROOM</strong> <strong>14' 9" x 9' 4" (4.52m x 2.87m)</strong> French doors to rear garden; tiled floor; Dimplex electric heater <br/><br/><strong>SNUG</strong> <strong>10' 6" x 11' 9" (3.21m x 3.60m)</strong> Ceiling coving and central rose; built in cupboard <br/><br/><strong>SITTING</strong> <strong>ROOM</strong> <strong>10' 5" x 17' 9" (3.20m x 5.42m)</strong> Ceiling plaster and central rose; stairs to first floor; skirting radiator <br/><br/><strong>KITCHEN/DINER</strong> <strong>15' 10" x 7' 9" (4.85m x 2.38m (4.45m max))</strong> Good range of fitted wall and floor units having granite working surfaces; one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap; range style cooker; extractor hood; display cabinets; Whirlpool American style fridge/freezer; over bench lighting; built in seating; vaulted ceiling with roof light; tiled floor; radiator <br/><br/><strong>UTILITY</strong> <strong>6' 4" x 9' 1" (1.95m x 2.78m)</strong> Working surface; Miele washing machine; single drainer sink unit with mixer tap; tiled floor; wall mounted Worcester combi boiler; radiator <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>1</strong> <strong>14' 11" x 10' 0" (4.57m x 3.06m to wardrobes)</strong> Range of quality fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers; picture rail; radiator <br/><br/><strong>LARGE</strong> <strong>ENSUITE</strong> <strong>BATHROOM</strong> <strong>13' 1" x 8' 11" (4.00m x 2.74m)</strong> Panel bath with shower fitting, shower screen and feature mixer tap; pedestal hand basin with mixer tap; low level wc; built in cupboards and shelves; dressing table with granite plinth; range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards; heated towel rail; radiator <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>2</strong> <strong>14' 11" x 11' 11" (4.57m x 3.64m)</strong> Range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards; radiator <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>3</strong> <strong>10' 10" x 8' 9" (3.32m x 2.69m)</strong> Radiator <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>4</strong> <strong>10' 11" x 11' 5" (3.35m x 3.48m)</strong> Range of fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers; radiator <br/><br/><strong>GOOD</strong> <strong>SIZED</strong> <strong>BATHROOM</strong> <strong></strong> Roll top clawfoot style bath with mixer shower tap; pedestal hand basin; low level wc; white suite; separate tiled shower enclosure with rainfall shower over and handheld fitting; tiled floor; spotlights <br/><br/><strong>SEPARATE</strong> <strong>TOILET</strong> <strong>(FIRST</strong> <strong>FLOOR)</strong> <strong></strong> Low level wc; pedestal hand basin; tiled walls <br/><br/><strong>FIRST</strong> <strong>FLOOR</strong> <strong>LANDING</strong> <strong></strong> Large linen cupboard with shelves; loft ladder to large floored and plastered loft (3.51m x 9.81m) <br/><br/><strong>BASEMENT</strong> <strong>OFFICE</strong> <strong>13' 6" x 15' 10" (4.12m x 4.83m)</strong> Built in cupboards; spotlights; electric convector heater <br/><br/><strong></strong> <strong></strong> Extras: (Included in price): All fitted carpets, blinds and some light fittings included<br/><br/>Gas central heating<br/><br/>Block paved driveway parking<br/><br/>Very large attached triple garage/workshop with electrically operated up and over door, Belfast sink, wall and floor units, built in cupboards and tiled floor<br/><br/>Lovely large mature south facing rear garden with mature plants, trees and shrubs, lawn, extensive paved areas, block paved areas and pond<br/><br/>We understand that the property is freehold<br/><br/>EPC rating E<br/><br/>Council Tax Band G<br/><br/>Viewing: By appointment through this office <br/><br/><strong></strong> <strong></strong> Please Note:<br/><br/>These particulars are intended to provide a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers and do not constitute, nor shall constitute, part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of such information. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Directors of Alfred Pallas, nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any warranty in relation to this property. Where reference is made to the tenure details of the property (including any relevant ground rent or service charge), this information should not be relied upon without being verified independently by the legal adviser of any intending purchaser.<br/><br/>Please note that the services and appliances in the property have not been tested. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition, nor that any services, appliances or any fittings are in working order or satisfy current regulations.<br/><br/>Any measurements, areas or distances referred to are approximate and are not precise. Accordingly room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. Plans and floor plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale. Information relating to the current council tax banding and standard amount payable is provided for guidance only and should be independently verified prior to purchase. In particular, purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Authority whether a property banding could be subject to review following purchase.