A period townhouse on Moorfield in Jesmond, featuring west-facing views over the Town Moor, has been listed for sale at £650,000. The three-storey property, marketed by Symonds Taylor, offers generous room sizes and retains many original features, including high ceilings, fireplaces, and ornate ceiling cornices.
Location and Local Amenities
Positioned close to Gosforth, the home is situated in a highly sought-after residential area with access to a wide range of amenities. Residents can enjoy local and national shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, pubs, swimming pools, and sports facilities. The area also boasts high-quality schooling and convenient transport links to Newcastle city centre via Ilford Road Metro station.
Ground Floor Layout
The front door opens into an entrance vestibule and hallway, with high ceilings throughout. The sitting room at the front features a bay window. A room currently used as a formal dining room includes fitted storage along one wall. The family room has a rear window and a fireplace that serves as the main focal point, leading into the dining kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with modern wall and base units, an electric hob and oven, and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is space for a table and chairs, a utility cupboard, two windows, and a door to the rear yard.
First Floor Features
The first floor is split-level, with stairs continuing to the second floor. The drawing room is the most impressive space, spanning the full width of the front of the house. Two windows, including a bay window, make the room bright and airy. A fireplace with a white marble mantelpiece surround acts as the main focal point, and ornate ceiling features such as cornicing and a ceiling rose add character. The room could serve as a potential principal bedroom. The second bedroom is a double to the rear, with built-in wardrobes in both alcoves. A family shower room includes a walk-in double shower, a separate W.C., and a laundry room housing the boiler.
Second Floor and Outdoor Spaces
On the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms, a shower room, and a home office that could also be used as a single room if needed. To the front, there is a town garden, and to the rear, a courtyard with a paved patio for outdoor dining and raised beds.
For more information, interested parties can visit the Symonds Taylor website.
