Summary - 26 CROMWELL TERRACE NORTH SHIELDS NE29 0PA
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Compact two-bed ground-floor home with garden, ideal for first-time buyers.
- Ground-floor two-bedroom flat with high ceilings and period features
- Small town garden to front and private enclosed rear yard
- Compact footprint ~575 sq ft; internal storage limited
- Leasehold tenure; confirm lease details legally
- Double glazing fitted before 2002; may need replacement
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; energy upgrades possible
- Area records above-average crime; consider security measures
- Gas central heating (boiler and radiators) and low council tax
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat on Cromwell Terrace offers a compact, characterful home in a sought-after North Shields location. High ceilings, period features and a large principal bedroom give a sense of space often missing at this size. The property includes a small town garden to the front and a private enclosed rear yard — easy to maintain and useful for storage or a potted terrace.
The layout suits a first-time buyer or investor looking for a manageable urban property close to shops, cafes, the Fish Quay and good transport links. Gas central heating, double glazing and a generous living room make the flat comfortable for everyday living. The footprint (approx. 575 sq ft) is modest, so internal storage and room sizes are compact but functional.
Known positives are balanced by clear points to consider. The property is leasehold (buyers should confirm terms with a solicitor). The building has solid brick walls with no assumed insulation, and glazing was installed before 2002 — both factors that may affect running costs and future upgrade work. The area records above-average local crime levels, which some buyers will want to factor into budgets for security and insurance.
Overall the flat represents an affordable entry into a convenient, coastal-adjacent neighbourhood with scope to add value through light cosmetic updating and targeted energy improvements. Early viewing is recommended to judge room proportions and scope for improvement in person.
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