7 Marine Drive

About this property

Settled in the coastal town of Headland, Hartlepool, Durham, is this fantastic three-bedroom terraced house, 7 Marine Drive. Enjoying a prime location along the seafront, just moments away from the beach, and an interior boasting charming nautical touches throughout, 7 Marine Drive is a fantastic choice for couples or a family of five. The property benefits from on-street parking, a neat front garden and a rear garden with seating, a perfect spot for savouring your morning coffee. Step into the light and airy open-plan living space, featuring lovely sea views, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen for whipping up tasty dishes, ready to enjoy at the dining table for six, and an inviting sitting area with plush sofas, a coal effect gas fire and a TV, perfect for relaxing movie nights with loved ones. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Upstairs, a well-appointed bathroom awaits where you can indulge in a soothing soak in the bath or freshen up under the overhead shower, along with three tastefully decorated bedrooms, two doubles and a single, two of which enjoy picturesque sea views. Explore your surroundings, where you can dine at the Victoria Arms, The Globe or the Duke of Cleveland, delve into history at the Heugh Battery Museum, wander down to the beach, test out your swing at the excellent golf course, or treat yourself to fresh fish and chips at the award winning Verrills Fish & Chip Shop as you stroll around the Headland Sea front. Visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool, 2 miles away, it’s the perfect place for a family adventure as you journey to an authentic 18th century seaport, climb aboard the spectacular HMS Trincomalee, the oldest floating British warship and the last of Admiral Lord Nelson’s Frigates, travel back in time to the 18th century and see what life on a seaport was really like as you visit the Chandler’s shop, hear the firing of our cannon and musket and experience our fighting ships exhibit. A short 15 minute walk along the sea front to visit St Hilda's on the Hartlepool Headland is one of the most important churches in the north of England, believed to be on the site of the monastery where Hilda was abbess in the 7th century, she later went on to found Whitby Abbey, the magnificent architecture is Early English in style, outstanding features of the church are the enormous buttresses, six bay nave, name stone of a 7th century nun, Brus Tomb, Norman doorway and position close to the sea with views across the bay to Hartlepool Marina and the North Yorkshire moors. For a taste of city life, head to Durham, home to the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, the 13th-century Crook Hall and Gardens, the Botanic Gardens and the Oriental Museum; it is a budding historian's dream! Continue the coastal fun at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, where you can hook your catch of the day along the pier, enjoy cliff top walks, and spot the local wildlife within the Saltburn Gill Nature Reserve. For a memorable day trip, venture into the North York Moors National Park where you’ll find Whitby, with its Gothic abbey, 199 Steps, glorious beaches, Whitby Museum and pavilion. Your next escape to the coast begins at 7 Marine Drive.

North of the Tees estuary is the coastal town of Hartlepool; to the south are the North York Moors; and to the north-west is the magnificent cathedral city of Durham. Redevelopment efforts have resulted in Hartlepool's award-winning marina, where hip eateries and bars gaze out over a fleet of beautiful yachts and cruisers. Middleton Grange, the town's retail mall, is the third largest in the region and features a typical market hall in addition to a multiplex movie theatre and a health and fitness centre with a swimming pool. In addition to the Heugh Battery Museum, other sights in the area include Nelson's final war vessel, the HMS Tricomalee. Just down the coast two miles is the beautiful Seaton Carew beach, along with an equally challenging golf course, and the wildlife-rich Saltholme rspb Reserve, where seals and wading birds are frequently observed. The spectacular Teesside White Water Centre will draw the adventuresome, while the Tees riverbank walk will appeal to those who prefer a more tranquil outing. The open-air museum Beamish is conveniently located near Durham, making it a great day trip option. Hartlepool is a convenient home base for people who want to see a different side of Britain, one that combines the scenic beauty of the coast with the region's rich industrial history.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with coal effect gas fire
Central heating with coal effect gas fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

On-street parking.

Front garden with pebbles, rear garden with lawn and furniture.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, Pub 0.3 miles and beach access across the road