Post on 26-Mar-2016
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The Beacon
On approaching The Beacon you are struck
by the charm and character this stunning
residence exudes, set amidst beautiful
grounds. When the current owner
discovered The Beacon he was immediately
wowed by the house.
“The outside of the property is so impressive,
from the extensive sweeping driveway to the
stone frontage, and it offers the perfect
balance of space both indoors and outside”.
“The conservatory is a wonderful room, I
spend a lot of time there during the summer
months, it is almost an extension of the
gardens which create a stunning backdrop.
The dining room is perfect for hosting dinner
parties and when relaxing in the evenings I
tend to watch television in the main lounge. I
love being able to share the house with
friends, The Beacon is ideal for entertaining
and my annual fireworks parties have
become a fantastic social event.”
“The location offers the best of both worlds,
you feel like you are in the countryside yet
Newcastle City centre is around 4 miles away,
and the Metrocentre is within a couple of
miles, there is also access to the A1 allowing
easy commuting to the surrounding areas.
The Village itself offers shops and highly
regarded schools; St Mary's Church and
Chase Park are practically on the doorstep”.
“During my time here I have enjoyed
enhancing the house; the solid oak doors
and flooring complement the original
architecture and are in keeping with the
period of the house.”
“After 6 years it is now time for me to move
on, I will miss the space and privacy I have
enjoyed here and of course the gardens, but
I know that someone else will fall in love with
the house and will have the privilege of
calling it home”.
*These comments are the personal views of the
current owners and are included as an insight
into life at the property. They have not been
independently verified, should not be relied on
without verification and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the agent.
Exceptional detached residence occupying
an enviable raised position within landscaped
gardens. The Beacon is a commanding
mature period home set within the heart of
Whickham village. The entrance vestibule
leads to a reception hall with access to the
living space including the lounge, music
room, formal dining room, extensive
conservatory, dining kitchen, utility/laundry
with adjacent cold/solid fuel store and guest
cloakroom.
The grand central staircase rises to the first
floor landing opening to six bedrooms, the
family bathroom, plus additional guest
bathroom and further family shower room.
Externally the property rests within beautiful
well tended gardens, framed by mature trees,
with open lawns and planted borders. A
stone flagged sun terrace creates an ideal
setting for outside entertaining, whilst access
to the property is obtained by two gated
gravel driveways both of which lead to the
detached double garage.
Presented to an exceptional standard
including; granite counters to the kitchen,
ornate ceiling cornicing and roses, solid oak
wood internal doors and tasteful decor.
The location is superb nestled close to
Whickham Village which boasts a host of
local amenities, restaurants, shops and parks.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
A solid oak door opens to the pleasant
vestibule with two upvc double glazed
windows, tiled flooring and a striking oak
door framed by beautiful coloured glass and
lead effect windows opening to the central
hallway.
RECEPTION HALL
The generous hall gives access to the lounge,
music room, formal dining room and rear
The generous hall gives access to the lounge,
music room, formal dining room and rear
lobby. Varnished turned wood staircase
leading to the first floor, archway with ornate
figurehead corbels, polished oak flooring,
two radiators, dado rail and ceiling coving.
Natural light floods the room from the
entrance vestibule and ornate glazed panel
oak wood doors lead to the reception rooms.
LOUNGE
Resting to the front of the home, a upvc
double glazed bay style window overlooks
the grounds. Features include plaster ceiling
cornice, grand ceiling rose, picture rail,
polished oak flooring, radiator, oak glazed
panel style door and a polished marble
period style fireplace with cast iron grate and
tiled hearth provides the focal point.
MUSIC ROOM
Presented as a music room, the second
reception room is positioned to the front and
enjoys a dual aspect. This impressive room
features a upvc double glazed bay style
window, polished oak flooring, glazed solid
oak panel style doors to the hall and
conservatory, radiator, picture rail, ceiling
cornice, ceiling rose and a striking polished
marble period fireplace with cast iron inset,
ceramic tile detailing and slate tile hearth.
CONSERVATORY
Positioned to the side of the home with
access from the music room and kitchen, this
enchanting room enjoys superb views over
the mature gardens. The current owner has
made a feature of the original exposed
sandstone gable wall and has created an
informal sitting room and games area.
Benefits include upvc double glazed windows
with French doors to the garden, tiled
flooring, storage cupboard, radiator and twin
suspended ceiling fans with spotlighting.
FORMAL DINING ROOM
To the rear of the property with access from
the hall and a further door to the rear lobby
which connects to the dining kitchen. Dual
aspect upvc double glazed windows allow
light from the side and rear aspects. Ceiling
coving, dimmer controlled lighting, picture
rail, glazed oak wood panel style doors,
radiator and a delightful built in glazed
dresser cabinet.
REAR LOBBY
Accessed from the hall with through access
to the formal dining room, dining kitchen
and a continuation of the lobby via the guest
cloakroom towards the rear elevation utility
room, with polished oak flooring, generous
built in storage cupboard and wall lighting.
DINING KITCHEN
Presented with an extensive range of
contemporary style light wood finish wall
and base storage units finished with polished
black granite counters and pearlescent
mosaic style tiled splash backs. Double inset
sink and drainer with mixer tap, fitted
storage drawers, tile effect flooring, radiator,
plumbing for dishwasher, upvc double
glazed window, under counter lighting, wall
mounted glazed display cabinets, integrated
fridge/freezer, built in double oven with four
ring electric halogen hob and extractor hood,
spotlighting to ceiling and informal dining
area.
GUEST CLOAKROOM/WC
With tiled flooring, upvc double glazed
window and wall lighting. Presented with a
wash hand basin and low level wc plus tiled
flooring, radiator and tiled splash backs.
LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM
A generous laundry/utility room fitted with a
range of wall and base units, roll top
laminated counters, two upvc double glazed
windows, Worchester Bosch boiler, radiator,
tiled flooring, plumbing for automatic
washing machine, external door to the
gardens and space for an oversize
fridge/freezer, plus through access to the
cold store.
COLD STORE
Ideal for the storage and preservation of
wine and food, the cold store features a
vaulted ceiling with velux style window, tiled
flooring and further solid fuel storage
cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A staircase rises from the hall to a half
landing with access to bedroom four and the
family shower room, continuing to the part
galleried landing which leads to the
remainder of the first floor accommodation.
A upvc double glazed window to the side
aspect allows light and features include wall
lighting, dado rail, picture rail, ceiling coving
and ceiling mounted loft access hatch with
ladder.
BEDROOM FOUR
This double bedroom features a upvc double
glazed window, radiator, wood effect
flooring and solid oak panel style door.
GUEST SHOWER ROOM
Presented with a curved glass door corner
shower enclosure with electric powered
shower, radiator, ornate coloured glass and
lead effect upvc double glazed window, tiled
splash backs, solid oak panel style door and
extractor fan.
MASTER BEDROOM
Occupying a position to the front of the
home and shown to accommodate a super
king size bed and attractive fitted cream
tone wardrobes with hanging space, storage
solutions and dressing table. Features
include a radiator, solid oak panel style door,
ceiling coving, ceiling rose, picture rail and
twin upvc double glazed windows enjoying
impressive garden views.
BEDROOM TWO
A further double size bedroom, also shown
to accommodate a super king size bed and
located to the front aspect. Features include
a range of built in wardrobes with integral
dressing table and hanging space, twin upvc
double glazed windows, radiator, ceiling
coving with central ceiling rose and a solid
oak panel style door.
BEDROOM THREE
To the rear of the property providing
comfortable accommodation for a double
size bed and featuring a upvc double glazed
window, radiator, solid oak panel style door,
wood effect flooring and ceiling coving.
BEDROOM FIVE
Bedroom five is currently utilised as a home
office/study and benefits from a upvc double
glazed window overlooking the rear aspect, a
radiator and solid oak panel style door.
BEDROOM SIX
The final bedroom is situated to the front
view and features a upvc double glazed
window, radiator, ceiling coving and a solid
oak panel style door.
FAMILY BATHROOM
The family bathroom is presented with an
attractive white four piece suite comprising
of pedestal wash hand basin, panel style bath
with mixer tap and over bath shower
attachment, glass door shower enclosure
with mains powered shower and low level
wc. Other highlights include a shaver point,
solid oak panel style door, upvc double
glazed window with coloured glass and lead
effect detailing, tiled splash backs, radiator,
extractor fan and low voltage spotlights
recessed to ceiling.
GUEST BATHROOM
The guest bathroom is fitted with a white
three piece suite comprising of a panel style
bath with mixer tap and over bath shower
attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and
low level wc. Further to which the guest
bathroom offers an extractor fan, shaver
point, a radiator, tiled splash backs with
border detailing, low voltage spotlights
recessed to ceiling and tiled flooring.
EXTERNAL
The property rests within beautiful well
tended gardens, framed by mature trees,
open lawns, fruit garden and well stocked
borders and benefits from a generous
gardener’s storage room and large
greenhouse. Furthermore a stone flagged
sun terrace creates an ideal atmosphere for
outside entertaining, whilst access to the
property is obtained by two gated gravel
driveways, both of which lead to the
detached double garage with remotely
operated doors.
Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with
metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has
been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings
and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can
be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for
general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included
with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the
brochure. Printed 30.10.13.
MUSIC ROOM19'4 x 16'1
5.9m x 4.9m
LOUNGE19'4 x 16'1
5.9m x 4.9m
RECEPTIONHALL
25'9 x 8'27.9m x 2.5m
ENTRANCEVESTIBULE
FORMAL DINING ROOM14'5 x 13'9
4.4m x 4.2m
KITCHEN/DINER17'1 x 13'9
5.2m x 4.2m
HALLWAY
CUPBOARD
LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM
14'9 x 10'24.5m x 3.1m
GUESTCLOAKROOM/ WC
6'7 x 5'112.0m x 1.8m
LOBBY
STORAGECOLD
STORAGE
CONSERVATORY29'10 x 15'59.1m x 4.7m
GROUND FLOORAPPROX. FLOOR
AREA 2018 SQ.FT.(187.5 SQ.M.)
MASTER BEDROOM15'9 x 15'5
4.8m x 4.7m
BEDROOM TWO15'9 x 15'5
4.8m x 4.7m
BEDROOM SIX15'5 x 8'2
4.7m x 2.5m
BEDROOM FOUR14'5 x 10'2
4.4m x 3.1m
BEDROOM FIVE14'5 x 10'2
4.4m x 3.1mGUEST
BATHROOM9'9 x 4'11
3.0m x 1.5m
FAMILYBATHROOM
9'9 x 6'113.0m x 2.1m
LANDING25'7 x 19'4
7.8m x 5.9m
BEDROOM THREE16'1 x 10'2
4.9m x 3.1m
SHOWERROOM
6'3 x 4'31.9m x 1.3m
1ST FLOORAPPROX. FLOOR
AREA 1462 SQ.FT.(135.8 SQ.M.)
TOTAL APPROX. FLOOR AREA 3481 SQ.FT. (323.4 SQ.M.)Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurementsof doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error,omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any
prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guaranteeas to their operability or efficiency can be given
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