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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · NE3 5NJ
Sold STCListed 39 days
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Viewing is highly recommended on this 4/5-bedroom semi-detached house located within the much sought-after Brunton Park development in Gosforth.
This rare property was originally built to a larger design, providing two additional bedrooms above the integral garage, all beneath a pitched roof and offering in excess of 1,400 sq ft of living accommodation.
The house occupies a generous plot with a south-facing rear garden and offers excellent potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations approval.
It also benefits from two garages, one of which is approximately 27 ft in depth and features an electronically operated up-and-over door.
There are local shops within the development, together with frequent transport links into central Gosforth. The area is also served by a selection of highly regarded schools.
The accommodation comprises an entrance porch leading to an inner hallway with a WC and staircase to the first floor.
There is a front-facing sitting room with a bay window, together with an extended dining room to the rear. A good-sized kitchen provides access to an inner passage leading to the garage.
To the first floor are five bedrooms, four of which are doubles. There is also a family bathroom with a separate WC.
Externally, the property benefits from a generous, private south-facing rear garden with gated side access. To the front is a double driveway providing access to the two garages.
Additional features include gas-fired central heating and uPVC double glazing.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: C Primary services supply Electricity: Mains Water: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains Gas Broadband: Tbc Mobile Signal Coverage Blackspot: No Parking: Driveway & Two Double Garages Mining The North East region is famous for its rich mining heritage and therefore it will be beneficial to conduct a mining search.
Confirmation should be sought from a conveyancer as to its effect on the property, if any.
Agents note Please note that the aml fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
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About 49, Polwarth Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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