One of the oldest houses in the North East has been put up for sale.

The Old House in Tynemouth dates back to 1756 and comes complete with one of the best views on the coast.

The property, at the bottom end of Front Street, has a perfect view of the historic Tynemouth Priory.

Highlights are a large cellar, originally used as a storage area for coal, and six bedrooms.

Some rooms boast Victorian and Edwardian wallpaper while a feature of the house is the high ceilings.

The four-storey house is a Grade-II listed building and is described as having “great style and character” in the sales brochure.

The brochure says the property is full of history.

“To the front of the house the property has railings surrounding the town garden, which has stone flags and retains an original door head depicting the local borough arms, believed to be from Tynemouth Police Station in Oxford Street, which opened in 1878,” it says.

“The door head was preserved by Father Pickering after the police station was demolished in 1970.

“To the side of the property the access road leading to the Life Brigade and Maritime Museum also provides the boundary to the property’s gardens which consist of a large stone wall with an old gated access.

“The property, dating back to 1756, is Grade- II listed and was purchased by the current owner’s family in 1983.

“Previous owners are believed to have included Victorian travellers and archaeologists, as witnessed from previous findings and from the gardens.

“The house has great style and character and dominates the most prominent position within Tynemouth’s Front Street, with its four storey elevation above ground and large cellars beneath ground.

“The architecture reflects the many periods of the property’s existence, from the mid 18th century to the more recent single storey extension to the family room at ground floor level.

“The architecture is particularly prominent reflecting the maritime history of Tynemouth.”

Eight windows in the drawing room provide a panoramic view of the Priory, coastline, and garden.

A feature of the garden is open lawned areas and a pathway and gazebo. The rear gardens have an old greenhouse and timber garden store.

The Old House is available for £750,000 from Sanderson Young. Call: 0191 687 0572.