A hidden gem in the heart of North Shields, this distinctive four-bedroom period townhouse offers an unexpected sense of space behind its attractive red-brick frontage. Believed to date from around 1850, the property combines traditional character with beautifully remodelled contemporary accommodation extending to approximately 1,378 sqft/128 sqm.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground floor: Entrance vestibule, hallway, sitting room, family/dining room, kitchen, shower room/wc.
First floor: Landing, principal bedroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bedroom 4, family shower room/wc.
Outside: Rear west facing courtyard garden.
Situation:
The property is ideally placed for a highly convenient and walkable lifestyle, with North Shields’ independent restaurants, cafés and craft bars, the Cultural Quarter and Fish Quay all within easy reach, together with excellent Metro, bus and ferry connections. North Shields is fast being one of the regions most sought after areas and Bedford Street is right in the heart of it.
Description:
61 Belford Street is a fine example of a refurbished & remodelled period townhouse where great care and attention to detail has been taken to ensure the most is made of all the spaces and natural light added at every opportunity. This charming period façade gives little away as to what is behind the front door and an early internal inspection will be required to fully appreciate this impressive property as this home will have strong regional appeal. Finished to a high level the generous and versatile accommodation is spread over 2 floors and is heated by gas central heating.
The period front door opens to the vestibule where Herringbone flooring runs throughout the hallway, family room and kitchen. The hallway has stairs off to the first floor and is open to the family/dining room. The sitting room is the principal reception space, is a great size and has a tranquil & luxurious feel at the front of the building, glazed double doors open out to the family/dining room whilst the main focal point is the period cast iron fireplace with stone mantle surround. The family/dining room runs the full width of the rear of the house and is the heart of this beautiful home. A glazed door opens out to the west facing courtyard garden whilst the room itself opens to the kitchen. Under the staircase is a shower room and utility cupboard. Finally on this floor is the kitchen which is fitted with modern wall and base units with complementary worktops, inset sink unit and integral appliances that include fridge freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, induction hob with drawdown extractor fan and finally a microwave and oven.
The first floor landing is full of natural light thanks to a number of well positioned sky lights with space for a home office. The principal bedroom is a generous double to the front elevation. As is bedroom 2, which is to the rear. Bedroom 3 is at the back of the house and is also a double whilst bedroom 4 is a single to the front and could be a home office. Finally on this floor is the modern family shower room which has a double walk in shower with drench shower over, wash basin and wc.
Outside:
To the rear is a private west-facing courtyard garden, thoughtfully arranged to create a low-maintenance outdoor living space. The courtyard features artificial lawn, contrasting decorative stone borders, established planting and areas for both seating and outdoor dining. With direct access from the main living accommodation, it works particularly well for entertaining, summer dining and relaxing outdoors, while remaining easy to maintain. A particularly attractive feature given the property’s central North Shields location.
