Summary - 384 OLD DURHAM ROAD GATESHEAD NE8 4BQ
3 bed 2 bath Maisonette
Character-filled flat ideal for first-time buyers or small lettings.
Three bedrooms including two attic rooms with Velux windows
This three-bedroom maisonette on Old Durham Road offers deceptively spacious living across two floors and attic accommodation, making it a practical choice for first-time buyers or small households. The property retains period character externally and inside features a bright lounge and a generous kitchen-diner suited to everyday family life.
Upstairs the attic rooms are a standout: two bedrooms with exposed stone walls and Velux windows create cosy, characterful spaces, sharing a Jack-and-Jill shower room. A recently updated bathroom on the main floor and double glazing (fitted post-2002) reduce immediate maintenance needs in key areas.
Practical strengths include mains gas central heating, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — useful for remote work or lettings. The long lease (965 years) avoids common leasehold complications and the shared yard provides an external area without private garden upkeep.
Buyers should be aware of important drawbacks. The overall property size is modest at about 642 sq ft and the building sits in a neighbourhood classed as very deprived with higher local crime levels; these factors will affect resale and rental demand. The terrace is solid brick with presumed no wall insulation, so improving energy efficiency may require retrofit work. Pockets of the flat need modernisation to reach contemporary standards, so budget for cosmetic and insulating upgrades.
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