Ground-floor two double bedrooms with en-suite to main bedroom
Long lease (977 years) — strong long-term security
Allocated and visitor parking; communal gardens
Modern fitted kitchen and bay-fronted lounge with storage
Service charge £2,392.30 per year (ongoing cost)
Very slow local broadband speeds — check provider options
Leasehold tenure; council tax Band C (affordable)
Allows up to two pets — only apartment in block with this rule
Quiet, well-proportioned and ready to move into, this ground-floor two-bedroom apartment sits in a popular Whickham estate. The layout includes a bay-fronted lounge with access to communal gardens, a modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and an en-suite to the main bedroom. Generous built-in storage and allocated plus visitor parking add everyday convenience.
The property is on a long lease (977 years) with a reasonable annual service charge of £2,392.30. It is presented in a contemporary style and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating, making it an efficient choice for a first-time buyer or someone downsizing who wants low-maintenance living close to local shops and good schools.
Buyers should note a few practical considerations: the home is leasehold, broadband speeds in the area are reported as very slow, and the service charge is a fixed ongoing cost. The block allows up to two pets for residents, which is uncommon and useful for pet owners.
Overall this apartment offers straightforward, low-fuss suburban living with long-term security from an extensive lease, communal outdoor space and allocated parking — a solid entry-level purchase or lock-up-and-leave downsize option.
