55, Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3LX

Period character, generous proportions and an extended rear layout come together particularly well here, this is a home with personality from the moment you step through the door.

The entrance immediately sets the tone.

Patterned flooring, decorative panelling and traditional detailing introduce an interior that has retained plenty of character, while individual choices in colour and finish give the house a distinctive feel of its own.

The living room provides a more intimate reception space, but it is towards the rear where the layout really begins to unfold.

The open-plan kitchen leads naturally through a substantial dining area and into a further living space, creating a long, sociable arrangement with clearly defined areas rather than one undivided room.

Bi-fold doors at the rear open the living space outside and bring another dimension to an already versatile ground floor.

A separate utility room keeps the practical side of the house away from the main kitchen, while the downstairs W.C.

Has been given just as much personality as the principal rooms, with bold botanical wallpaper and herringbone-style flooring. Upstairs, the landing is a feature in its own right.

Dark painted panelling follows the staircase, complemented by traditional balustrading, high ceilings and built-in storage. The principal bedroom is one of the strongest rooms in the house.

Its generous proportions extend into a broad bay window, while a decorative period-style fireplace provides a natural focal point.

Bedroom two is another particularly generous room, with two further bedrooms completing the four-bedroom arrangement. The bathroom provides a fitting finish to the first floor.

A freestanding roll-top bath on chrome claw feet sits alongside a separate glazed shower, vanity basin and WC, with traditional fittings, patterned flooring and brick-effect tiling creating a room that feels sympathetic to the wider character of the house.

What makes the property particularly appealing is the balance it strikes.

There are the proportions and architectural details expected of a period home, but the extended ground floor brings a much more open and sociable dimension to the accommodation.

The result is a house that feels characterful, substantial and designed to be used. Freehold. EPC: Tbc, Council Tax Band: C, Gas, Electric, Water, Sewerage: Mains Connected.

Broadband: Fttc, Mobile Phone Blackspot: No Mining: The property is not known to be on a coalfield and is not known whether to be directly impacted by the effect of other mining activity.

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