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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · NE26 3HT
Under offerListed 259 days
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WELL SITUATED AND EXTENDED 2 BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED BUNGALOW.
This property benefits from uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler), extended breakfasting kitchen, extended bedroom to the rear with a beautiful open aspect overlooking Whitley Lodge First School playing fields, bathroom with feature and leaded stained-glass window, garage, long driveway providing car standage and rear garden adjoining Whitley Lodge First School playing fields.
The accommodation on offer briefly comprises: On the ground floor : entrance hall, living room, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Externally : driveway and gardens to front and rear.
St Lucia Close is convenient for the local amenities of Whitley Lodge Shops – with a 'Tesco Express' Store, the beach & sea front, and bus services which connect up with Whitley Bay Town centre, Metro system and Sainsburys Supermarket.
It is also in the catchment area for Whitley Lodge First School (ages 5-9), Valley Gardens Middle School (ages 9-13) and Whitley Bay High School (ages 13-18).
ON THE GROUND FLOOR: 'L' SHAPED ENTRANCE HALL: with uPVC double glazed front door, radiator, cloaks/store cupboard and access to loft space.
LIVING ROOM: at the front 11'10" x 20'3" (3.61m x 6.17m) with uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvre blinds, fireplace with tiled inset and hearth with living flame gas fire and double banked radiator.
EXTENDED BREAKFASTING KITCHEN: 15'7" x 8'10" (4.75m x 2.69m) with good range of fitted wall and floor units, partially tiled walls, 'Candy' induction hob with extractor hood above, stainless steel sink with drainer, radiator, fitted cupboard with 'Vaillant' combi boiler, 11 concealed downlighters, door to garage and uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvre blinds and open views over Whitley Lodge First School playing fields.
2 BEDROOMS No.
1: at the rear and extended 19'9" x 11'10" (6.02m x 3.61m) including fitted wardrobes all along one wall, double banked radiator and uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvre blinds. No.
2: at the front 8'10" x 8'10" (2.69m x 2.69m) plus fitted wardrobe, radiator and uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvre blinds.
BATHROOM: with tiled walls, panelled bath with 'Triton' shower over, vanity unit, low level WC, upright stainless steel towel radiator, extractor fan and beautiful feature and leaded stained-glass window.
EXTERNALLY: GARAGE: 8'0" x 21'2" (2.44m x 6.45m max internal measurement) with double opening garage door, power, light, tap for hose, plumbing for washing machine and uPVC double glazed door to rear garden.
GARDENS: to the front there is a long drive providing car standage, laid for easy maintenance, car port and security sensor light.
The rear garden has paved patio area, stone borders and artificial turf with an open aspect overlooking Whitley Lodge First School playing fields. TENURE: Freehold. Council Tax Band: D
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