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Sold STCListed 235 days
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About
MAIN DESCRIPTION ***NO ONWARD CHAIN*** Belle Vue Estates are pleased to offer to the sales market this GROUND FLOOR flat located on Brighton Road within the Bensham area of Gateshead.
The property requires updating and refurbishment throughout although does retains some original features including plaster corbels and cornicing.
Benefiting from gas central heating and double glazing the accommodation on offer briefly comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and family bathroom.
Externally stairs lead up to the front door. To the rear is a yard with access out to the rear service lane.
Brighton Road is very popular with a good variety of potential purchasers including first time buyers. This property also offers an exciting opportunity for any investor to add to their portfolio.
Situated in close proximity to a choice of schools and local shops also leisure facilities including Saltwell Park.
Excellent road links into Newcastle City centre, Team Valley Retail Park and the Metro centre.
Bensham is also well served by a frequent bus service which connects into Gateshead Metro station making for easy onward travel throughout the area.
We highly recommend early viewing of this property to avoid disappointment.
ENTRANCE LOBBY 5' 1" x 3' 2" (1.561m x 0.967m) Traditional front door leads into a entrance lobby with dado rail and polished floorboards. Internal door allowing access into the hallway.
HALLWAY 9' 2" x 3' 2" (2.805m x 0.973m) The hall has polished floorboards, dado rail and a central heating radiator.
LIVING ROOM 14' 6" x 12' 7" (4.444m x 3.850m) Good size reception room with a double glazed window overlooking the rear elevation. Wood fire surround with tiled insert and hearth also electric fire.
Under stair storage cupboard, polished floorboards, dado rail and central heating radiator.
KITCHEN 10' 0" x 7' 9" (3.067m x 2.377m) A range of white kitchen units with one & a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit.
Plumbing for a washing machine and space for a free standing fridge freezer. Wall mounted Baxi combi boiler, central heating radiator, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls.
A double glazed window and external door to the rear of the property. BEDROOM ONE 17' 0" x 12' 9" (5.197m x 3.903m) A light and airy room with a double glazed bay window overlooking the front aspect.
The room is warmed via two central heating radiators and also retains the original cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail. Tiled fireplace and hearth with open grate.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 7" x 6' 10" (4.446m x 2.107m) This room has a dado rail and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.
BATHROOM 7' 7" x 4' 2" (2.321m x 1.274m) The bathroom comprises panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal hand basin.
Fully tiled walls and floor, fitted downlights, chrome towel warmer and extractor fan. A double glazed window with privacy glass to the rear. EXTERNALLY Externally stairs lead up to the front door.
To the rear is a yard with access out to the rear service lane.
DISCLAIMER These details have been prepared by our agency staff using both information provided to us by the vendor and following internal inspection.
Please be advised particulars may still be awaiting verification and approval from the vendors and therefore should not be relied for anything other than general information.
Fixtures and fittings included are to be agreed with the vendor and any photographs or mention of fitted appliances does not imply they are in working order.
Internal measurements are taken as a guide only for prospective purchasers and may not be precise.
Please call our office for further detailed information on any points if unclear, in order for us to gain clarification from the vendor.
Value & comps
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