Northbourne Street, Gateshead
- PROPERTY TYPE
Flat
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- 3 bed upper flat
- Great opportunity for first time buyers and investors alike
Description
Tucked just off Durham Road in popular Shipcote, this well-proportioned upper Tyneside flat pairs a generous bay-fronted main bedroom with two further doubles, a bright lounge, and a practical galley kitchen leading to a modern, part-tiled/part-cladded bathroom. With 988 years remaining on the lease (peppercorn ground rent) and no service charge, it’s a low-maintenance, great-value first home or investment at £75,000.
For investors
Guide rent circa £650 pcm
Long lease with peppercorn ground rent and no service charge supports low running costs.
EPC C and Band A council tax help affordability for tenants.
Strong local rental demand for well-located three-bed flats near Durham Road .
Local amenities
Green space: Saltwell Park’s lakes, gardens and café are within easy reach.
Shopping and leisure: Gateshead town centre and the Quays offer supermarkets, gyms, cafés, music venues and galleries.
Healthcare: Multiple GP surgeries and pharmacies serve NE8.
Education: A choice of primary and secondary schools plus Gateshead College nearby.
Transport links
Buses along Durham Road connect to Gateshead Interchange, Newcastle city centre, Low Fell and Durham.
Metro: Gateshead and Gateshead Stadium stations provide frequent services across Tyneside.
Rail: Newcastle Central Station is within easy reach for regional and national trains.
Road: Handy for the A167 into Newcastle and the A1(M) via the Western Bypass.
Air: Newcastle International Airport is roughly 10–12 miles away, with Metro links from the city centre.
General Information
Address: Northbourne Street, Gateshead, NE8 4AH
Property type: Upper Tyneside flat (end-terrace)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Internal area: Approx 742 sq ft / 69 m²
Layout: Large bay-fronted main bedroom with two windows; two further small doubles (third off the lounge); galley kitchen; bathroom part tiled/part cladded
Tenure: Leasehold - 999 years from 1 June 2014; approx. 988 years remaining
Ground rent: Peppercorn (vendor advised)
Service charge: None (vendor advised)
Council: Gateshead; Council Tax Band A (estimate ~£1,719 p.a.)
EPC: C (70) — Potential C (77); valid to 17/01/2032; certificate no. 0832-6629-4100-0688-2296
Heating and glazing: Gas boiler with radiators; double glazing (post-2002); low-energy lighting in ~75% of fixed outlets
Flood risk: Rivers and sea - Very low; Surface water - Very low
Building regs history: Gas-fired boiler installation signed off May 2014; cavity wall insulation recorded March 2012
Year built: 1900–1929
Lease details: Lease start 17/08/2014; lease term 999 years from 01/06/2014; lease end 01/06/3013
Estimated rent: circa £650 pcm (vendor advised)
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Full Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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