Sandhoe Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Two-Bedroom Ground-Floor Flat with Private Rear Garden, Benwell

Offered for sale at £65,000, this two-bedroom ground-floor flat provides practical accommodation with its own private entrance and an enclosed rear garden. The property includes a front-facing bedroom, a second bedroom overlooking the rear, a spacious bathroom and an open-plan kitchen and living room. With an estimated rental value of approximately £650 per calendar month, it may appeal to investors seeking an affordable addition to a rental portfolio. The first-floor flat is also available separately at £65,000, creating the opportunity to purchase both properties within the building.

The Accommodation

The entrance opens into a hallway providing access to each room.

The front bedroom is positioned immediately to the right and benefits from a large window which allows plenty of natural light into the room. The second bedroom is located towards the rear of the flat.

The open-plan kitchen and living room offers space for seating and dining. The kitchen is fitted with white wall and base units, dark work surfaces and a tiled splashback. Appliances include a gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood.

The bathroom contains a panelled bath with a shower above, a fixed glass shower screen, WC and vanity wash basin. Tiling surrounds the bath and shower area.

Outside, the flat has an enclosed rear garden. The garden is currently overgrown and requires clearance and landscaping, but it provides private outdoor space with scope for improvement.

For Investors

The rental estimate for this property is circa £650 per calendar month.

The flat’s ground-floor position, two-bedroom layout and location to the west of Newcastle city centre may support demand from local households, couples and individual tenants.

The upstairs flat is also being marketed at £65,000, and can be purchased alongside this flat.

Local Amenities

Sandhoe Gardens is situated in Benwell, to the west of Newcastle city centre. Everyday shops, takeaways and services are available along West Road, while larger retail, leisure and hospitality facilities can be found in central Newcastle and at the Metrocentre.

Open spaces in the wider area include Hodgkin Park, Elswick Park and riverside routes around Scotswood.

Transport Links

The property is positioned for access to West Road, Scotswood Road and the A1, providing road connections towards Newcastle city centre, Gateshead, the Metrocentre and the wider Tyneside area.

Local bus services operate along the surrounding roads and West Road, with routes into Newcastle city centre and towards the western suburbs.

Newcastle Central Station provides regional and national rail services, as well as connections to the Tyne and Wear Metro, local buses and taxis.

The Metrocentre can be reached by road or by train from Newcastle Central Station.

Newcastle International Airport is accessible by road via the A1 and A696, or by Metro from Newcastle city centre.

General Information

Address: Sandhoe Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6NS
Asking price: £65,000
Internal floor area: Approximately 505 sq ft / 47 sq m
Tenure: Ground floor/upper flat currently on one freehold title, property would be moved onto a new long lease (no service charge/ground rent) if sold separately
Local authority: Newcastle City Council
Council tax band: A
Estimated annual council tax: £1,695
EPC rating: C
EPC score: 69
Potential EPC rating: C
Potential EPC score: 74
EPC valid until: 15 January 2030
Approximate construction date: 1950–1966
Heating: Gas boiler and radiators
Glazing: Double glazing
Outside space: Enclosed private rear garden requiring clearance and landscaping
Conservation area: No
River and sea flood risk: Very low
Surface-water flood risk: Very low
Estimated rental value: Approximately £650 per calendar month
Additional opportunity: The first-floor flat is also available separately at £65,000

All measurements, rental figures, broadband speeds, mobile coverage, journey times and investment calculations are approximate and should be independently verified. Buyers should ask their solicitor to confirm the tenure, title boundaries, garden ownership, building insurance obligations, access rights and the legal relationship between the two flats.