The Property
The Retreat occupies a truly exclusive and private position in the very heart of vibrant and thriving Jesmond. As one of only two fabulous Georgian properties nestled on Burdon Place, The Retreat was built in 1812 and is believed to one of Jesmond’s earliest residential properties. The period character of the property is evident from the construction and layout across four floors, while exceptional updates and refurbishment blend with high quality finishes to offer perfect contemporary living space. Original features including cast iron radiators across all four floors are married to luxurious modern touches such as underfloor heating in all bathrooms and the latest in warm white LED ceiling lights. Beautifully presented south-facing gardens provide wonderful outdoor space that is completely hidden away for a remarkable private escape.

The front door is secretly accessed via a delightful cobbled path from Osborne Road leading to this end of terrace property. The door opens to the vestibule and on to a reception hall with a beautiful period staircase connecting to the first and second floor landings above. To the front elevation is the south-facing sitting room with a striking Georgian fireplace with marble surround. An impressive wide sash window boasts original shutters and panelled surrounds, with views taking in the gardens as they stretch away. The dining room sits centrally within the property and also features a marbled Georgian fireplace and another fine sash window with shutters. Both the sitting room and dining room feature gorgeous solid dark cherry wood flooring.

The hall leads onwards to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is comprehensively equipped with integrated Bosch coffee machine, gas hob, oven and microwave, Siemens dishwasher and the very latest Samsung side by side fridge freezer with beverage centre. The black granite worktops support an English oak breakfast bar and both the kitchen and adjoining laundry have solid white marble flooring throughout. The focal point of the kitchen is the two oven AGA, and the kitchen opens via French doors onto a secluded courtyard. To the rear of the kitchen lies the utility/laundry room and a useful boot room/rear lobby provides access to a WC, the integral garage, a further rear courtyard and the private back lane.

The main staircase rises to the first floor and three double bedrooms. All three are light and bright rooms with wide sash windows; the two larger bedrooms feature period fireplaces, whilst the third has a superb en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and the highest quality bathroom fittings. There is a family bathroom with Villeroy & Boch Aveo suite comprising slipper bath, walk-in shower and exquisite Italian glass mosaic tiling.

The staircase continues to the second floor where there are two further bedrooms of good size with dormer windows. These bedrooms are served by a wet room bathed in light from a Velux window. All bathrooms have luxurious underfloor heating and numerous heated towel rails.

To the lower ground floor of the property is “The Bunker”, a reminder of the history of the property that hosts a 150+ bottle wine cellar and integrated storage area. The Bunker is currently configured as a teenager’s lounge and den, with a window to the front overlooking the patio terrace.

Externally
The Retreat lives up to its name to offer an idyllic escape within steps of all amenities in bustling and exciting Jesmond. The south-facing front patio extends to a sweeping manicured lawn, flowing onwards to an enchanting fruit and vegetable garden which creates a truly tranquil setting. The elegant patio area has lots of space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with a charming fishpond to one corner. There are two stellata magnolias, a large soulangeana magnolia, bay and holly trees as well as wisteria and clematis climbers. The lawn is lined by bountiful apple trees and the vegetable garden enjoys a backdrop of mature rhododendrons, clematis and hydrangeas. The front of the house is covered by two mature Virginia creepers to the extent that the whole of the property provides a beautiful oasis of colour throughout the spring, summer and autumn.

To the rear of the property there are three car parking spaces in the shared private back lane and access to the large single garage with workshop, shelving and mezzanine storage. The open rear courtyard provides access to the lane.