Summary - Robinswood, Engine Lane, Low Fell, NE9 NE9 5JJ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure, low-maintenance two-bed home ideal for downsizers wanting local conveniences.
- 70% shared ownership; affordable entry to the market
- Over-55s only, designed for retirement living
- First-floor, two-bedroom apartment with bay-window lounge
- Dated kitchen likely requires updating or replacement
- Wet-room style shower for accessible bathing
- Lift, allocated off-street/underground parking and communal laundry
- Service charge approx £2,724 per year (ongoing cost)
- Local crime above average; consider security needs
This first-floor, two-bedroom apartment in Low Fell is offered for immediate vacant possession to buyers aged 55 and over. Available on a 70% shared ownership basis, the home provides an affordable entry into a well-served, comfortable neighbourhood with easy access to shops, healthcare and public transport linking Gateshead and Newcastle.
The apartment has a practical layout with a dual-aspect lounge featuring a bay window, two good-sized bedrooms and a wet-room style shower built for accessibility. Residents benefit from a secure entry system, lift access, allocated off-street/underground parking, communal laundry and tended gardens — useful features for independent older owners seeking low-maintenance living.
There are a few factors to weigh before viewing. The kitchen is dated and will likely need updating to suit modern tastes; the property’s EPC is not yet provided. Service charges are approximately £2,724 per year and the sale is on a 70% shared ownership leasehold (around 148 years remaining), which affects ownership flexibility and future resale. Local crime is reported above average, so prospective buyers should consider security and insurance implications.
Overall this apartment will suit someone looking to downsize into a secure, social retirement setting with good local amenities and transport links, and who is comfortable with shared ownership and the ongoing service charge for communal maintenance.
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