A magnificent 1900’s Victorian property in Jesmond that was once a warren of bed-sits for impoverished, retired governesses, has been transformed into three stunning family homes.
No. 13 Highbury has undergone a major, six-figure renovation to convert it into three, separate family homes.
Each of which has uninterrupted views across the Town Moor and is part of a prestigious terrace, where three-storey homes typically fetch a price mark of around £700,000.
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Newcastle independent estate agent, Hive Estates, who advised on the renovation strategy and styled the homes, is launching the newly renovated properties at an American-style open-house event next Thursday (24 February).
As anticipated, many house-hunters have already registered their interest in 13 Highbury, Lavender House and Moor Lodge as a result of an Instagram-led marketing campaign, developed and implemented by Hive Estates.
Hive Estates managing director, Michael Mortimer said: “We are incredibly excited for the ‘big reveal’.
“These properties are a perfect example of how we are changing the way estate agency works, by not just sticking them on Rightmove and putting a board outside but creatively advising and styling them, or designing them, and selling them via effective marketing campaigns which embrace social media platforms to reach varied and extensive audiences.
“The location of these homes is spectacular – they have serene, vista views across the Town Moor, yet are minutes away from a wonderful array of cafes and shops in Jesmond and Newcastle city centre, with great schools on their doorsteps.”
The three properties are equally on the market for three different prices, with Lavender House seeking offers of over £450,000, Moor Lodge in the £500,000 ball park, and 13 Highbury respectively up for offers of £425,000 or higher.
Those interested in taking a closer look at the properties are invited to head down to the open house event next week.
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Prior to 1996, when the current owner bought Highbury House, the imposing red-brick property belonged to the Northern Ladies Annuity Society.
It was subsequently split into a number of bedsits that housed governesses who hadn’t married, or who were widowed and had fallen on hard times.
Each flat had a sink and cooking facilities and there were communal bathrooms and living spaces as a staple.
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In the Victorian era, many aristocrats and rich families employed live-in governesses to teach their daughters the skills they would need for a future marriage and domestic life.
The Northern Ladies Annuity Society, which was established in 1868 to support retired widows and single women on low incomes, sold the property – known then as Lavender Lodge – to Tim Price and his wife Sarah, in the 1990’s.
The Prices converted the house into a very large, five-bedroom family home and went on to have two children there – Sam in 1998, and Josh in 2000.
They enjoyed a happy life at Highbury House until 2002, when Tim’s job took him away to work in Manchester and he kept the property as an investment.
(Image: Hive Estates)
Up until 2019, Mr Price rented the house out to students.
For more information on the properties, visit https://hiveestates.com/
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