This semi-detached house close to all the amenities of Hexham town centre would be ideal for a couple, retirees or downsizers.

It is light and spacious with two bedrooms, gardens, a patio and garage/workshop.

The front door opens into a reception hall with a staircase to the first floor and doors to the ground-floor rooms which consist of a sitting room, breakfast room and kitchen.

The reception room has a focal fireplace with marble inset and hearth, a bay window, storage cupboards and glass-fronted display cabinets fitted to an alcove. Two radiators keep the space cosy.

The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of floor and wall cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and splashback ceramic tiling, housing a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over.

There is also an integrated electric hob and oven as well as plumbing for a washing machine, space for an under-bench fridge and additional space for a fridge-freezer.

A window overlooks the side of the property and a door leads outside.

The breakfast room extends the family space and has a side window.

Upstairs, the landing has a hatch providing access to the loft.

The front bedroom has a bay window and an excellent range of fitted wardrobes plus walk-in wardrobe/storage and the second bedroom has wardrobes with louvre doors.

They share the bathroom which has a panelled bath with shower over and glass shower screen, a hand basin set into a vanity unit, a wc and contrasting ceramic tiling to the walls.

Outside are mature, well-stocked gardens to the front and side of the house.

At the back are a patio area and the workshop which was previously a garage.

The property, in Kingsgate, Hexham, is for sale at £170,000 from Rook Matthews Sayer, tel. 01434 601616.