Two bedrooms and one bathroom in a ground-floor flat
960-year lease remaining; peppercorn ground rent, no service charge
Paved private rear garden; double glazing throughout
On-street parking only; no allocated parking space
EPC rating C; mains gas central heating and boiler
Area: above-average crime and very deprived local context
Good transport links to Newcastle, MetroCentre, A1 and A69
Mining search recommended due to regional mining history
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat on Silver Lonnen offers straightforward, affordable entry into Newcastle’s housing market. Arranged with a hallway, lounge, galley kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, the property benefits from a paved rear garden and double glazing throughout. The 960-year lease, peppercorn ground rent and no service charge make ownership costs unusually low for a leasehold flat.
The location provides good transport links to Newcastle city centre, the MetroCentre and major roads (A1, A69), plus local amenities including bus stops, a community centre and playgrounds. Several nearby primary and secondary schools have Good or Outstanding Ofsted reports, which will suit buyers with children or those planning to rent to families.
Buyers should note practical drawbacks: the area records above-average crime and is within a very deprived local context, which may affect resale or rental values. There are no known structural or safety defects recorded, but a mining search is recommended given the region’s mining history. The flat has no accessibility adaptations and parking is on-street only.
Overall this property is a practical, low-cost option for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a period-built ground-floor home with a private garden and minimal ongoing lease costs. It will appeal to purchasers prepared to accept location-related challenges and to carry out any cosmetic updating to maximise value.
