Summary - Akenside Studios,3 Akenside Hill,NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,NE1 3UF NE1 3UF
1 bed 1 bath Office
Large character office with conversion potential in Newcastle Quayside — listed restrictions apply.
Grade II listed first-floor office — listing will restrict alterations
Extremely large footprint ~3,129 sq ft; high ceilings and Edwardian windows
Contemporary fit-out: boardrooms, exposed ceilings, network cabling, secure access
Superfast uncontended lease-line and strong mobile/broadband connectivity
Prominent Quayside location with dense amenities and transport links
Suitable for alternative uses including residential — change of use needs approvals
Local area: cosmopolitan student neighbourhood; crime level very high
EPC ~72 (Band C); low flood risk
Located on Newcastle’s prominent Quayside, this first-floor office in Grade II listed Akenside House offers an unusually large, characterful footprint (approximately 3,129 sq ft) for the NE1 market. The accommodation mixes open-plan and cellular space with high ceilings, Edwardian arched windows and contemporary fit-out elements such as exposed brick/steel, boardrooms, feature lighting and an existing superfast uncontended lease-line internet connection—a ready-made workspace for a creative or tech occupier.
The property’s listing status is the material constraint here: Grade II listing will restrict alterations and could complicate change-of-use or refurbishment works. Tenure is currently unknown and should be checked early. The immediate area is a cosmopolitan, student-heavy neighbourhood with excellent transport links, strong amenity provision and very good mobile/broadband connectivity—but property-level crime statistics are high, which may affect some occupier types and insurance costs.
For investors or developers this presents clear upside: the size, central quayside position and contemporary fit-out reduce short-term capital expenditure, while the building’s character and large windows support rental appeal. For occupiers considering conversion to residential, the listed status and local classification mean planning and heritage constraints will be significant factors. Energy performance is reasonable (EPC ~72, band C), and flood risk is low.
In short: a spacious, character-rich central asset with strong connectivity and immediate income/use potential, balanced by heritage constraints and local crime considerations. Buyers should budget for listed-building approvals and confirm tenure and service/insurance implications before exchange.
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