Dilston Terrace, Gosforth

Thought to have been originally constructed in 1890, this stylish, detached, double-fronted, Victorian villa is set behind lawned gardens and is located on Dilston Terrace, Gosforth. Dilston Terrace, tucked away on a private lane just off Stoneyhurst Road, is perfectly placed within walking distance to some of the region's finest schools, the cafés and shops of Gosforth and is also situated within striking distance of South Gosforth Metro Station providing excellent transport links to Newcastle City Centre and throughout the north east.

This substantial family home was purchased by the current owners in 2006 and has been extended, re-modelled and re-furbished and is now laid out over three storeys. Boasting close to 4,000 Sq ft, the residence manages to combine a wealth of period charm with excellent modern detail. Accessed via a private lane, the ground floor with tall ceilings, ornate cornice and original hardwood flooring comprises: entrance lobby; central entrance hall with etched glass entrance door and matching flanks with stairs to the first floor; 19ft drawing/sitting room with original marble fireplace, storage to the alcove and walk-in bay; family room, again with period fireplace, plentiful fitted storage and access to a useful boarded loft space with pull down ladder; dining room with bespoke fitted units, period fireplace and folding doors to an elegant 22ft re-fitted kitchen/diner with hand painted units and includes a central island with breakfast bar, integrated 'Miele' appliances, gas fired 'AGA' and 'Silestone' work-surfaces, 'Travetine' tiles with underfloor heating and door to 13ft utility room. To the rear of the property a lobby/boot room with store cupboard, access to the rear garden and ground floor WC.

The generous first floor landing with stained glass picture window boasts three double bedrooms, two of which measure 19ft with walk-in bay windows and fitted storage, the master with period marble fireplace; a recently re-fitted, stylish family bathroom with four piece suite including twin wash hand basins, walk-in shower and underfloor heating; bedroom three is placed to the rear and enjoys access to an en-suite bathroom. To the extended second floor, three further double bedrooms are found, bedrooms four and five both generous in size and all benefit from 'Velux' windows; a third stylish re-fitted bathroom with four piece suite. Externally the property is surrounded by pleasant and well-stocked, lawned gardens with paved seating areas and both tall walled and fenced boundaries, a block paved driveway offers off street parking which is accessed via electronic access gates and also gives access to a 12ft garage with folding wooden doors and a brick built store. Well presented throughout, with unique, vertical sliding shutters to the bay windows, an internal inspection is deemed absolutely essential to fully appreciate the size and standard of accommodation on offer.

Detached Victorian Villa | 3,853 Sq ft (358 m2) | Three Storeys | Six Double Bedrooms | Three Reception Rooms | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Stylish Re-Fitted Kitchen & Dining Room | Ground Floor WC | Utility Room | Stylish Re-Fitted Family Bathroom & En-Suite Bathroom | Contemporary Re-Fitted Bathroom to the Second Floor | Well Presented | Delightful Lawned Gardens & Courtyard | Electronic Access Gates | Off Street Parking & 12ft Garage | Period Features | Boarded Loft Space

Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainage | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: F | Energy Performance Certificate:L D