Pattinsons is delighted to bring to the market this well presented 2 bedroom first floor flat in close proximity to Wallsend high street and just one block away from Wallsend Metro station which has been used as an Air BnB.
Wallsend has had a long and interesting history from the Roman times to present day. In Roman times, Wallsend was the site of the Roman fort of Segedunum which protected the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall the site of which can be visited today which has reconstructed bath and roman walls and a museum. The first industry in Wallsend was coal mining. The Wallsend Colliery consisted of seven pits which were active between 1778 and 1935 which employed 2,183 people at its height. Its most prominent manager John Buddle helped develop the Davy Lamp. Wallsend shipbuilding industry was incredibly successful and home to Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson, probably best known for building liner the RMS Mauretania liner which held the Blue Riband for 22 years, for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic. Other famous ships included the RMS Carpathia which rescued the survivors from the Titanic tragedy in 1912 was built here along with various World War II ships including HMS Sheffield and HMS Victorious which took part in the sinking of the Bismarck.Following the closing of the shipyard, the former Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Shipyard continues to operate, constructing offshore oil rigs and as a TV studio: productions from there include the hit ITV drama Vera starring Brenda Blethyn and Inspector George Gently. Wallsend fame did not stop there and became home 'The Wallsend Boys Club', which produced many famous football players such as Alan Shearer, Lee Clark, Steve Watson, Peter Beardsley, Robbie Elliott, Mick Tait and Michael Carrick and the town is also hometown and birthplace to internationally successful musician Sting.
Local amenities include the Wallsend high street, primary and secondary schools, the new Hadrian leisure centre, and 2 supermarkets the Asda (within easy walking distance from the house) and Aldi and the Segedunum Roman Fort Museum.
In terms of public transport, Wallsend has its own Metro station stop which connects to central Station where frequent direct trains run to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Wallsend is also in close proximity to A19 which connects to the A1 north of Newcastle and south via the Tyne Tunnel. Tynemouth the nearest coastal town is just a short drive which has a range of water sporting activities available, or just for those that love beach walks.
The property is located on the first floor and is well presented and spacious and has been well maintained throughout. It has been used and managed as a successful Air BnB for the last few years, but would make an ideal first time buy or investment property. There is a good degree of accommodation on offer briefly comprising:-entrance hallway and stairs and first floor landing; lounge; kitchen; bathroom; stairs to rear yard; and 2 good sized bedrooms. Externally, the yard has space for outdoor seating and enjoys from a south-westerly aspect. The property also benefits from gas central heating and uVPC double glazing throughout.
The property has a Tyneside lease which is common for properties of this type. For further information or to request a viewing please contact Pattinsons Wallsend on
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Leasehold
Length Of Lease: 982
Agent Details
Pattinson Estate Agents, Wallsend
0191 607 6820
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