Summary - 69 Sanderson Villas NE8 3BU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Top-floor two double bedrooms with balcony access
Open-plan lounge and modern fitted kitchen
Allocated off-street parking and communal grounds
EPC Rating C; gas central heating and double glazing
Leasehold with 103 years remaining
Service charge approx £1,440pa; ground rent approx £400pa
Small overall size (571 sq ft) — compact living space
Located in deprived area with very high local crime rate
This top-floor two-bedroom apartment in Sanderson Villas offers a compact, modern living space aimed at first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors. The open-plan lounge and contemporary fitted kitchen create a bright social area with balcony access, while two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom provide practical accommodation on 571 sq ft. Allocated off-street parking and maintained communal grounds add everyday convenience.
Practical running costs are mixed: gas central heating, double glazing and an EPC C rating help with energy efficiency, and council tax is very cheap. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, making the home suitable for remote working or student/professional tenants. The property is leasehold with 103 years remaining.
Buyers should note several material points: the development sits in a deprived area with a very high local crime rate, which will influence resale and rental demand. Service charges average £1,440pa and ground rent is about £400pa — factor these into affordability and investment yields. The overall footprint is small, so buyers seeking spacious living should view with that in mind.
For first-time buyers this apartment presents an affordable route onto the ladder near Gateshead Stadium Metro Station and local amenities. For investors, the location close to transport links and a mixed population of students and professionals offers rental potential, provided you assess yield after service charge, ground rent and local area factors.
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