Summary - 46 SHAFTO TERRACE WASHINGTON NE37 2DX
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Auction opportunity for hands-on buyers seeking high post-refurb upside.
• Vacant two-bedroom Victorian end-terrace with large internal area (≈93 sqm)
• Sold at auction; administration fee payable on exchange
• Off-street gated parking, small front garden, enclosed rear yard
• Requires full modernisation; single glazing and aged fixtures throughout
• EPC expired; energy improvements and safety upgrades likely required
• Located in area with very high crime and high deprivation
• Freehold title; council tax band A (very cheap)
• Strong rental/resale potential if comprehensively refurbished
This two-bedroom Victorian end-terrace is a vacant, freehold fixer with substantial scope for refurbishment and rental or resale uplift. The property includes off-street gated parking, a small front garden and enclosed rear yard, and offers a generous internal footprint of about 93 sqm (1,001 sq ft). It will be sold at auction with set viewing slots and an administration fee payable on exchange.
Internally the house requires comprehensive modernisation: single glazing, aged fixtures, and general repair throughout. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators (not tested). The EPC is expired and the property will need updating to meet current energy and safety standards.
Location is practical for transport and local amenities with several good primary and secondary schools nearby, but the area records very high crime levels and significant deprivation; buyers should factor in local market constraints and investor risk when assessing rental or resale forecasts. The sale process is by auction — bidders must register and allow for the administration fee and any legal pack disbursements.
Well-suited to builders, experienced buy-to-let investors or someone seeking a hands-on renovation, this house offers clear upside after investment but is not a ready-to-move-in property. Expect full refurbishment costs, potential replacement glazing, and remedial works before achieving market-standard returns.
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