Summary - 51 Darras Road, Ponteland NE20 9PD
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Rare half‑acre plot with characterful four‑bedroom home and development potential in Ponteland..
- Approximately ½ acre mature plot, exceptionally large for Darras Road
- Four bedrooms; principal suite with dressing room and en‑suite
- Modest internal size c.958 sq ft for a four‑bedroom house
- Multiple reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and conservatory
- Large tandem garage and ample off‑street parking
- Potential for further development, subject to planning permission
- Constructed c.1930–1949; likely needs modernisation and updating
- Fast broadband, low crime, close to good local schools and amenities
Set on an exceptional half-acre plot on much‑sought Darras Road, this characterful four‑bedroom detached home offers rare space and privacy in affluent Ponteland. Generous room proportions, a principal suite with dressing room and en‑suite, plus multiple reception rooms give immediate family practicality and scope for relaxed entertaining.
Internally the house totals c.958 sq ft, so living rooms and bedrooms feel well‑proportioned but the overall footprint is modest for the plot. The expansive gardens, mature planting and large tandem garage are standout features and create clear potential for extension or redevelopment, subject to planning permission.
Buyers should note the age and style of the property (constructed circa 1930s–1940s) and that modernisation may be required to meet contemporary finishes and systems. The home benefits from mains gas heating, fast broadband, low local crime and excellent nearby schools and amenities, making it suitable for growing families or those seeking a sensible buy-and-improve opportunity on a prestigious road.
This is a rare chance to secure a substantial plot with a handsome period property in a very affluent area. The combination of immediate liveability and development upside will appeal to families planning longer‑term improvements, or buyers seeking a significant garden and parking in Ponteland.
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