Northbourne Street

3 bed upper Tyneside flat, Shipcote, Gateshead 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)