The Dunes, East Chevington

A beautifully considered home close to the Northumberland coast
Some homes immediately give the impression that they have been genuinely cared for, and 3 The Dunes is very much one of them.
Immaculately presented throughout, this attractive three-bedroom mid-terrace home combines a wonderfully cohesive interior with practical, easy-to-manage accommodation. Carefully chosen colours, plantation shutters, Karndean and LVT flooring and beautifully finished bathrooms all contribute to a home that feels stylish without sacrificing comfort.
With a superb kitchen/dining room opening directly onto the enclosed rear garden, three versatile bedrooms and the added convenience of a ground-floor cloakroom, this is a property ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive.
Its position also places the Northumberland coastline within easy reach, making this an appealing home for anyone looking to combine everyday convenience with access to some of the county's most beautiful landscapes.
A Welcoming First Impression
A flagged pathway leads through the low-maintenance frontage, with gravelled areas to either side, towards a composite entrance door sheltered beneath an attractive cottage-style storm porch. An outside light completes the approach.
The partially glazed entrance door opens into a surprisingly characterful hallway.
Wood-effect Karndean flooring introduces warmth from the outset, while the unusual shape of the hall gives the space personality: the doorway into the living room sits on an angle and the hallway curves gently towards the foot of the staircase, naturally drawing you further into the house.
There is ample space for coats and everyday essentials, together with a radiator, doorbell and contemporary designer-style ceiling light. White painted timber doors with brushed chrome handles create a crisp and consistent finish.
Cloakroom
Even the ground-floor cloakroom has been approached with an eye for design.
A striking textured wallpaper incorporating black and gold tones provides the backdrop, complemented by softly coloured painted walls and a tiled splashback with subtle metallic pink and gold detailing.
The corner wash hand basin is set upon a vanity unit with curved double doors, providing useful concealed storage, and is accompanied by a chrome mixer tap. There is also a close-coupled WC with push-button flush, wall-mounted soap dispenser and towel rail.
A plantation shutter dresses the front-facing window, while large-format neutral floor tiles and a radiator complete the room. The consumer unit is also discreetly housed here.
Living Room
The angled doorway from the hallway opens into a generously proportioned living room, where the thoughtful decorative scheme continues.
A metallic blue feature wall creates a stylish focal point behind the television position, with the remaining walls painted in complementary tones. Television and electrical points are conveniently positioned here.
Wood-effect Karndean flooring flows through from the entrance hall, giving the ground-floor accommodation a pleasing sense of continuity.
A broad front-facing window brings excellent natural light into the room and is finished with attractive plantation shutters, with a radiator positioned beneath.
There is plenty of space for comfortable seating and additional furniture, making this a room equally suited to relaxed evenings or entertaining.
An excellent under-stairs cupboard provides valuable additional storage and is both lit and finished with the same Karndean flooring.
From here, an open doorway leads naturally into the kitchen/dining room, allowing the two principal living spaces to connect particularly well.
Kitchen & Dining Room
At the rear of the house, the kitchen/dining room is undoubtedly one of the highlights.
Designed around a practical U-shaped layout, the kitchen is fitted with taupe Shaker-style cabinetry finished with attractive pewter-effect knobs and handles.
Wood-effect laminate work surfaces introduce warmth, while brick-style splashback tiles in varying neutral tones provide texture and sit beautifully alongside the cabinetry.
There is a good balance of wall and base storage together with an integrated larder-style fridge freezer and integrated washing machine.
Cooking facilities comprise a black Sharp electric under-counter oven with four-burner gas hob above. A bridging cupboard sits above the hob, with useful task lighting beneath.
A one-and-a-half-bowl Franke stainless-steel sink with drainer and brushed chrome mixer tap is positioned beneath the rear-facing window, while the Ideal boiler is conveniently housed within a kitchen wall cupboard.
The kitchen is finished with ceramic tiled flooring and recessed ceiling spotlights.
The room then opens into a generous dining area, where there is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs.
French doors open directly onto the rear garden, filling the room with natural light and creating an easy connection outside — particularly appealing during the warmer months when the garden effectively becomes an extension of the entertaining space.
The peninsula-style end of the kitchen provides further useful storage, including open shelving currently incorporating a wine rack.
A contemporary three-light fitting defines the dining area, together with a radiator.
An Easy-to-Enjoy Garden
The enclosed rear garden has been designed to be enjoyed rather than constantly maintained.
Predominantly flagged, it provides an excellent setting for outdoor seating, dining and entertaining, while raised beds introduce greenery and opportunities for planting.
French doors from the dining area open directly onto this space, making it particularly convenient for summer dining and entertaining.
A gate at the bottom of the garden provides access to a pathway leading towards the parking area, and there is also an external water tap.
Upstairs
The staircase rises from the entrance hall, where a patterned carpet incorporating green tones works beautifully with the painted green walls.
Towards the top, the staircase makes a quarter turn before a further step leads onto the main landing.
Here, the attention to detail continues with another attractive designer-style light fitting, together with access to the loft and useful built-in storage.
One cupboard houses the BoilerMate OV open-vented mains-pressure hot water system, while a separate half-height over-stairs cupboard provides further valuable storage.
Principal Bedroom
The principal bedroom has a wonderfully calm, coastal-inspired feel.
Half-height tongue-and-groove panelling brings texture and character to the room and works particularly well with the carefully considered decorative scheme.
This is a comfortable double bedroom, with a window bringing in natural light and a radiator positioned beneath.
A particularly useful alcove adds flexibility. Currently arranged with seating, it could equally provide a natural home for a freestanding wardrobe or additional fitted storage.
It is a restful, attractive room which continues the sense of care found throughout the house.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom is a generous single with the flexibility to accommodate different furniture arrangements.
A window overlooks the front of the property, with a radiator beneath, while an alcove similar to that found in the principal bedroom provides an ideal position for a wardrobe or potentially fitted storage.
Wood-effect LVT flooring offers a smart and practical finish, complemented by walls painted in an attractive ochre tone.
Depending upon the chosen furniture and bed arrangement, the proportions may also provide scope for a smaller double bed.
Bedroom Three
The third bedroom is another beautifully presented and versatile room.
Currently arranged as a single, its proportions could potentially accommodate a double bed depending upon the preferred furniture layout.
A window overlooks the front with a radiator beneath, while neutral plank-effect LVT flooring reinforces the subtle coastal influence found elsewhere in the home.
Once again, the colour palette has been carefully chosen, creating a room which feels considered, comfortable and ready to use.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is an especially impressive space, finished with a crisp and contemporary aesthetic.
Neutral square floor tiles are complemented by coordinating wall tiles which continue from the shower area at half height around the wash basin and WC.
The centrepiece is a generous double-width walk-in shower, fully tiled and screened by a fixed glazed panel rather than a conventional shower door.
A large waterfall-style shower head is fitted, together with a connection point and holder for an additional handheld shower head; the secondary shower head itself was not present at the time the property was inspected.
A conveniently positioned towel rail sits at the opposite end of the shower enclosure.
The contemporary wall-mounted vanity unit incorporates a recessed wash basin with chrome mixer tap and pop-up waste, with two useful storage drawers beneath.
Alongside is a modern close-coupled WC.
A rear-facing window provides natural light, while a heated towel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and ceiling-mounted extractor complete this exceptionally smart room.
The Location
Hadston is a well-established Northumberland community, particularly well placed for those wishing to enjoy the county's magnificent coastline while retaining convenient access to larger towns and everyday amenities.
The village provides useful facilities for day-to-day life, with a wider choice of shopping, schooling and leisure amenities available in nearby Amble and surrounding communities.
For those drawn to the outdoors, one of the location's greatest assets is its proximity to the Northumberland Heritage Coast. Druridge Bay Country Park and its magnificent sweep of sandy beach are within easy reach, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, watersports or simply escaping to the coast.
The increasingly popular harbour town of Amble is also nearby, known for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and bustling harbour. Further afield, the historic market towns of Alnwick and Morpeth provide an extensive range of amenities.
Road connections make travelling north and south through Northumberland straightforward, with Newcastle also accessible for those requiring the wider facilities of the city.
It is a location which combines everyday practicality with one of Northumberland's greatest luxuries: having coast and countryside close at hand.
The Final Word
The Dunes is a home whose appeal lies in the details.
From the plantation shutters and carefully chosen flooring to the distinctive wallpapers, contemporary bathroom and beautifully coordinated colour palette, there is a sense of care and consistency throughout.
The layout is practical too, with a generous living room, sociable kitchen/dining space, ground-floor cloakroom, three versatile bedrooms, excellent storage and an enclosed garden designed for easy enjoyment.
Most importantly, very little asks to be done.
For buyers searching for a stylish home where they can unpack, settle in and immediately begin enjoying both the house and its proximity to the Northumberland coast, The Dunes makes a compelling proposition.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B £1997.20
EPC: C
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