Osborne Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne

This imposing, double fronted Victorian villa offers an abundance of period charm and is set behind lovely south facing gardens. This impressive terraced home was originally constructed around 1880 and is ideally situated on the desirable Osborne Avenue, Jesmond and is offered to the market with no onward chain.

Osborne Avenue is perfectly placed within walking distance to some of the region's finest independent schools, the superb cafés, shops and amenities of central Jesmond, excellent transport links, the delightful Jesmond Dene and Newcastle City Centre itself which is only a 20 minute walk away.

The property, which is laid out over three storeys, boasts circa 4,354 sq. ft and manages to combine a wealth of period charm with many original features including beautiful period fireplaces, original plasterwork including decorative cornicing, working servants' bells and tall ceilings. The property also offers a large garage to the rear providing secure off street parking.

The internal accommodation comprises: Entrance lobby with original mosaic tiled flooring | Central entrance hall with staircase leading up to the first floor | Drawing room with original marble fireplace, beautiful decorative ceiling and large south facing walk in bay window | Dining room, which is placed to the rear, again with original marble fireplace, store cupboard to the alcove and window overlooking the rear courtyard | To the left hand side of the entrance hall is a third generous reception room/sitting room, again with large period fireplace and bespoke fitted bookshelves with a walk in bay window overlooking the front gardens | To the very rear of the ground floor is a kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and access to a workshop and door to the rear courtyard | A rear lobby gives access to a ground floor guest WC and a door leading to the second rear courtyard/garden | Small wine cellar

The stairs then lead up to a half landing with WC, family bathroom and utility room | The stairs then continue up to the first floor with four equally sized double bedrooms, all comfortable doubles with original marble fireplaces | Shower room

To the second floor, there are two further generous double bedrooms, both with south facing dormer windows and attic storage.

Externally, the property offers a well stocked, south facing garden to the front with hedged boundaries. To the rear are two enclosed and paved courtyards, the larger with planted borders, greenhouse, access to the garage and to the rear service lane.

Priced to reflect some internal modernisation, an early inspection is deemed absolutely essential to fully appreciate the size of accommodation on offer and viewings are strongly advised.

Services: Mains electric, gas, water and drainage | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band: G | Energy Performance Certificate: Rating F