Summary - 161 HYDE STREET SOUTH SHIELDS NE33 3LB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable, low-maintenance flat ideal for first-time buyers near the coast.
Ground-floor two-bedroom flat — single-level living, vacant possession
Long lease (996 years) — leasehold title, straightforward conveyancing
Central town location — shops, bus and Metro interchange nearby
Short walk to South Shields coastline and seaside amenities
Period features in lounge — high ceilings and bay window
Compact kitchen and bathroom — modest room sizes, practical layout
EPC D and solid brick walls — consider insulation/efficiency upgrades
Area notes: above-average crime rate and local deprivation
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat on Hyde Street offers straightforward, single-level living in the heart of South Shields town centre. The long lease (996 years remaining) and vacant possession make it an easy purchase for first-time buyers or downsizers seeking a ready-to-move-in home without a chain. The interior mixes period character in the front room — high ceilings and a bay window — with a more contemporary kitchen and bathroom at the rear.
Practical benefits include a compact low-maintenance front area and a useful rear yard, mains gas central heating and double glazing. The flat is well placed for transport links, shops, and the nearby award-winning coastline, and broadband and mobile coverage are good. Council Tax Band A keeps running costs low.
Buyers should note some material facts: the property sits in an area with above-average crime and higher deprivation, the building is of solid brick construction with assumed limited wall insulation, and the EPC is a D. The kitchen and bathroom are modest in size and the property, while ready to occupy, may benefit from targeted improvements (insulation, energy-efficiency upgrades) to reduce running costs and raise value.
Overall this is a practical, affordable city-centre flat that suits someone wanting low-hassle ownership and the convenience of town and seaside amenities close by. It presents sensible scope for cosmetic updates and energy-efficiency improvements to enhance comfort and long-term value.
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