The Beacon

Rectory Lane

Whickham | NE16 4PE

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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