Description
The Old Vicarage, Furzefield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4EA
The Old Vicarage is a captivating three storey semi-detached, family home. Situated on one of Newcastles most prestigious streets, Furzefield Road is centrally located and minutes away from Gosforth's popular High Street, which includes many shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and highly regarded schooling. This privately gated, six bedroom house boasts an impressive front manicured lawned garden and rear courtyard. This period home retains many original features combined with a contemporary twist.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground floor: Entrance vestibule, reception hallway, cloakroom/wc, sitting room, living room, dining room, breakfasting kitchen, conservatory, utility room.
First floor: Half landing, office/bedroom 7, landing, principal bedroom, ensuite shower room, bedroom 2, ensuite shower room, bedroom 3, family bathroom.
Second floor: Landing, bedroom 4, bedroom 5, bedroom 6, bathroom.
Outside: Driveway, ample off street parking, Double garage, south facing lawn garden, rear courtyard.
Situation:
Furzefield Road is a popular residential address located in the heart of central Gosforth with direct links onto the High Street where there are a wealth of amenities including local and national shops, restaurants, public houses, coffee shops and post office. Gosforth also has excellent schooling for all ages as well as links to a number of private schools across the city. There are sports clubs and leisure facilities alike and over the Town Moor is Newcastle city centre, making this a prime location for commuting options. From the city centre there is a mainline rail station that connects to London Kings Cross in less than three hours, whilst to the north of Gosforth is Newcastle international airport with destinations around the globe. Gosforth is highly regarded as one of Newcastles most sought after and exclusive areas and this property is in the very heart of it.
Description:
The ground floor commences with the entrance vestibule, into the reception hallway with an ornate staircase and large understairs cloaks cupboard with ample storage space. Continuing, is the grand and formal dining room with a remarkable fireplace and charming French doors out to the rear courtyard. Following on into the modern breakfasting kitchen, fitted with shaker style wall and base cabinets, central island with breakfast bar, gas hob, double oven, dishwasher and Belfast sink is a dual aspect room with access to the rear conservatory, leading into the utility area.
Accessed from both the hallway and breakfasting kitchen is the living room. This living room has a south facing aspect and enjoys views over the breathtaking front South facing garden and benefits from a door with access leading out. Following is the sitting room, the most impressive formal reception room with a tremendously large bay window together with a cushioned seating area and a corniced ceiling. This view boasts sights overlooking the lawned garden. Additionally, in the sitting room is a charming fireplace, creating an atmosphere for the room.
Leading off from the half landing is the study, previously used as a bedroom, a multipurpose room. Continuing to the first floor is the spacious landing and leading from it are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a superior yet tranquil room with a heightened view of the South facing private garden. Due to the south facing aspect, this room illuminates ample natural light. Advantageously, this room benefits from built-in drawers, wardrobes, an ornamental fireplace and a contemporary ensuite with a shower, twin sink vanity unit and WC.
The second bedroom has a west facing aspect with a beautiful, large bay window and seating area. This tasteful bedroom has been well designed and additionally benefits from its own ensuite WC and wash basin.
The third bedroom on the first floor is again, positioned on the south facing front of the property. A very chic bedroom, currently designed as a dressing room for the current vendors with ample wardrobe and dressing space.
The family bathroom consists of a bath with separate shower, WC and vanity sink.
On the top floor, are three further bedrooms and an additional family bathroom. Starting on the front is the fourth bedroom with the attractive dormer window. This elegant bedroom is a spacious double with built in wardrobes and a very pretty fireplace. Also, to the front is a fifth bedroom, currently used as an additional office by the current vendors.
Finally situated to the rear of the property is the sixth bedroom. A very spacious double bedroom with a view over the rear courtyard.
The bathroom on the top floor is a very large room with a bath, separate shower vanity sink and WC.
Externally
This property has one of the most impressive front gardens in Gosforth with a beautifully, manicured lawn. There is space to enjoy the views with an outdoor table and chairs from the living room. There are mature shrubs and bushes creating privacy. Advantageously, there are electric gates leading into the garden with a long driveway and ample space for multiple cars to park. The double garage has electric doors and space above for ample storage. There is access from the garage to the rear courtyard whereby you could place engaging outdoor furniture.
No upper chain.
