Summary - 354, Rectory Road, Bensham NE8 4SR
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Spacious four-bed requiring renovation and offering strong rental or remodelling potential.
Four bedrooms across three storeys providing generous room proportions
No upper chain — vacant possession possible on completion
Requires renovation: decorative updating and general modernisation needed
Reported electrical wiring issues — further inspection recommended
Solid brick walls; likely no cavity insulation in walls as built
Single bathroom and separate WC — may limit family convenience
Small plot with limited forecourt and modest rear yard access
Area has above-average crime and local deprivation indicators
This three-storey Edwardian mid-terrace on Rectory Road is offered chain-free and presents clear refurbishment potential. The layout provides four substantial bedrooms, a large lounge-diner, separate dining area and a compact kitchen — useful for an investor or buyer seeking space to reconfigure.
Structurally the house is solid brick with double glazing and gas central heating, but the property needs modernisation throughout. Notable concerns include dated decoration, reported electric wiring issues, assumed lack of wall insulation, and a single bathroom serving four bedrooms. Parts of the house are arranged over a lower ground level which may limit natural light in some rooms.
Externally the plot is small with a pavement-fronted forecourt and a modest rear yard accessed via a roller shutter door. The location is practical: fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, good public transport links to Gateshead and Newcastle, and nearby amenities including Saltwell Park and local shops. Council Tax Band A keeps ongoing costs low.
This house suits an investor or buyer prepared to carry out renovation work to unlock value, or a growing household wanting generous room sizes in a popular urban area. Be aware of the renovation scope and local crime rates when viewing.
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