Chain-free two-bedroom starter flat needing light updating in an affordable South Shields location..
- Two-bedroom first-floor flat in Victorian terrace
- Chain-free and freehold; low running costs (Council Tax Band A)
- Shared rear yard; loft access from bedroom two
- Living areas neutrally decorated but dated; needs cosmetic updating
- Functional kitchen and bathroom; basic fittings require modernising
- EPC rating D; average broadband, excellent mobile signal
- Located in very deprived area with high local crime statistics
- Close to shops, bus routes and South Shields town centre
A practical two-bedroom first-floor flat in a Victorian terrace, offered chain-free and priced for a straightforward first-time purchase. The apartment is freehold and sits close to local shops, bus routes and South Shields town centre, making daily travel and errands simple. Council tax band A and no service charges keep running costs low.
Internally the layout is traditional with a lounge, separate dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Neutral decoration provides a blank canvas, but the property will benefit from cosmetic updating — the living space and carpets are dated and would reward repainting and new flooring. The kitchen and bathroom are functional but basic; buyers should expect modest refurbishment to bring the interior fully up to modern taste.
Practical positives include good mobile signal, average broadband, a shared rear yard and access to several well-regarded primary and secondary schools nearby. The apartment has an EPC rating of D and loft access in the second bedroom.
Important considerations: the area is classified as very deprived with high local crime statistics, which may deter some buyers and affect longer-term resale. This is a value-focused opportunity for an owner-occupier wanting an affordable starter home or an investor prepared to accept the area profile and carry out light improvements.