Newsteads Close,Whitley Bay,NE25 9YA

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED AND MODERNISED 2 BEDROOMED FIRST FLOOR FLAT located in the popular Newsteads Close cul-de-sac which is a popular residential development consisting of 14 bungalows & 10 flats specifically designed for persons aged 55 years or over, and is managed by Castles & Coasts Housing Association. This flat is arguably the finest of its type having been tastefully refurbished throughout and has the advantage of uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler serviced annually), refitted kitchen (2019), refitted bathroom (2019), generous lounge with open aspect, 2 good sized bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, updated consumer unit (2019), upgraded internal doors, partially boarded loft space, and the flat is in impeccable order. There are also communal gardens and car parking for the use of all residents. It is understood that Castles & Coasts intend to undertake works to the external pebbledash in Spring 2025. Carpets & blinds included.

On the ground floor: lobby with staircase to first floor. On the 1st floor: hallway, 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Externally: communal gardens.

This property is conveniently located in a sought after, quiet cul-de-sac just off Newsteads Drive, within easy walking distance of Sainsbury’s supermarket and West Monkseaton Metro station. There are local bus services operating which stop on Newsteads Drive and there are also good road links providing access to Monkseaton Drive which leads to the beach, sea front as well as the Earsdon Bypass and in turn the A19/Tyne Tunnel.

Note: This Apartment is part of Castles & Coasts Housing Association Development. The price guide of £180,000 represents a 70% stake in the property, the other 30% being retained by Castles & Coasts.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

LOBBY: fitted coir matt, fitted shoe store cupboard, concealed down lighter, uPVC double glazed door (installed 2019), uPVC double glazed windows with wood venetian blinds and 1⁄2 glazed door leading to stairs.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: accessed via staircase, double banked radiator, 3 concealed down lighters, 1⁄2 glazed internal doors, store cupboard housing washing machine and access to loft space.

LOFT SPACE: partial boarding around the hatch for storage, folding ladder, insulation and light.

REFITTED BATHROOM: installed 2019, PVC ceiling incorporating 4 concealed down lighters, fully tiled walls & floor, fitted mirror, vanity unit with wc/wb, large tiled walk-in shower (replacing bath) with rain head shower and secondary diverter, uPVC double glazed window and stainless steel upright towel radiator.

2 BEDROOMS

No. 1: 14′ 4′′ x 10′ 3′′ (4.36m x 3.12m) including double fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, uPVC double glazed window with venetian blind and open southerly aspect overlooking communal gardens & Newsteads Drive beyond, large bulk head store cupboard, and radiator.

No. 2: 9′ 1′′ x 7′ 10′′ (2.76m x 2.38m), uPVC double glazed window with roller blind and open aspect, fitted wardrobe and radiator.

LIVING ROOM: 18′ 1′′ x 11′ 9′′ (5.51m x 3.58m), uPVC double glazed window with venetian blind and open southerly aspect overlooking communal gardens & Newsteads Drive beyond, 2 double banked radiators, modern wall mounted electric fireplace and archway to kitchen.

REFITTED KITCHEN: 9′ 6′′ x 7′ 10′′ (2.89m x 2.38m), installed 2019, with a good range of white hi-gloss fitted wall & floor units with soft close drawers, illuminated granite worksurfaces & upstands, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, ‘Zanussi’ under bench oven, 4 ring ‘Logik’ induction hob with illuminated stainless steel extractor hood above & mirrored splashback, cupboard housing ‘Baxi Duo Tec’ gas fired combi boiler (serviced annually), inset sink with mixer spray tap & granite drainer and uPVC double glazed window with venetian blind.

EXTERNALLY:

COMMUNAL GARDENS: well maintained communal Gardens for the use of all Residents and car parking.

TENURE: Leasehold. We understand that the lease was extended in 2019 with a 99 year lease (94 years remaining). There is a Maintenance Charge of £71 per month which covers buildings insurance, maintenance of shared gardens, and exterior lighting.

Council Tax Band: A