This imposing and beautifully presented, semi-detached Victorian villa, offers secluded and mature south facing gardens with an abundance of period features. This charming and substantial period residence is ideally situated within the very heart of South Jesmond Conservation Area and is perfectly positioned on the desirable Clayton Road, Jesmond.

Boasting in excess of 5337.3 sq.ft, this beautiful period family home offers a wonderful open plan kitchen, dining, and family space with a drawing room, separate lounge, and family room with seven double bedrooms, two re-fitted family bathrooms plus an ensuite bathroom, general and wine cellars, extensive south facing lawned rear gardens and off-street parking for multiple vehicles. There is a very large detached garage with room for 2 to 3 vehicles plus storage areas, as well as a substantial brick built garden store.

Ferndale, which was constructed in 1883, is beautifully presented throughout and is purpose built over three storeys. The house retains magnificent marble fireplaces in both main reception rooms and six of the seven bedrooms have original fireplaces. The house also features ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, original panelled doors and architraves, stained glass windows and a magnificent staircase. The rooms are very well proportioned and the house has a lovely aspect to both the front and rear with a high degree of privacy.

The property, which was fully modernised by the current owners, is perfectly placed close to some of the region's finest independent schooling, Jesmond Metro Station, and indeed Newcastle City Centre which is located only a short walk away. 

The internal accommodation briefly comprises: Vestibule with encaustic tiled flooring - Grand entrance hall with return staircase leading to the first floor - Drawing room with original period fireplace, large walk-in bay window with decorative panelling, ornate cornice, and door leading out to the rear terrace and gardens - Beautiful sitting room, again with period marble fireplace, decorative cornice and south facing sash windows overlooking the rear gardens. 

A door leads from the grand hallway to the full height general and wine cellars which have original wood cupboards and wine racking for 475 bottles.
 
A door then leads to side of the main hallway and gives access to an impressive, extended open plan kitchen, dining, and living space, with solid wood flooring and a large roof light and south facing window with doors leading to the rear terrace and gardens - The kitchen area offers bespoke fitted cabinetry, a gas fired four oven custom enameled Aga, integrated appliances, granite work-surfaces, and two central islands and breakfast bar - The kitchen area is open to the family room which enjoys a large bay window with views of the front garden and offers a door back to the main hall - The kitchen is also open to a boot room area with fitted storage and gives access to a utility room and ground floor WC and a walk in pantry. An external door then leads back to the main driveway and garage.

The stairs then lead up to a generous first floor landing with an original stained glass picture window, store cupboard and onto four good sized double bedrooms, all with period features, and a large refitted family bathroom with four piece suite - The principal suite is a large double room with three sash windows overlooking the gardens, an original marble fireplace, and access to a dressing room with fitted storage and an ensuite shower room with three piece suite - Bedrooms two and three both offer fitted storage and period fireplaces - Bedroom four is a smaller double room with fitted wardrobes.

The stairs then continue up to the second floor and onto three further double bedrooms, all with cast iron fireplaces - Second family bathroom which is presented to a good standard with tiled flooring and four piece suite including free standing bath tub and enclosed shower unit - A walk in cupboard is accessed from the half landing and a large original linen cupboard with panelled doors is accessed from the second floor hallway. The half landing features more original stained glass windows. 

Externally, the property is accessed via a pillared entrance with secure gates which lead to an extensive, gravelled driveway offering secure off-street parking for multiple vehicles with well stocked borders and access to a detached double length garage with storage areas and electric remote control door. 

The beautiful south facing gardens create a wonderful aspect from the principal rooms of the house and are extremely private, not being overlooked at all. Large trees create a screen from Fernwood Road and the garden is laid out to lawn with delightful mature trees and shrubs, paved areas for seating and dining, and a brick built garden store to the bottom of the site. A wooden gate leads out to Fernwood Road.

Immaculately presented throughout, this wonderful and imposing period home is truly rare to the market and internal inspections are strongly advised.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage - Tenure: Freehold - Council Tax Band: G - EPC Rating: D