Affordable two-bedroom flat with driveway, garden and an exceptionally long lease.
Two-bedroom first-floor flat with separate kitchen and lounge
This two-bedroom first-floor flat in Fenham offers an affordable entry into Newcastle’s market with practical features and a very long lease. The layout includes a living room, compact modern kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, with private driveway parking to the front and a garden to the rear. Heating is gas-fired via a boiler and radiators, and double glazing is installed throughout; the property has an EPC rating of C and very low council tax (Band A).
The lease is exceptionally long (964 years remaining) with a peppercorn ground rent and no service charge, which reduces ongoing costs and makes the flat suitable for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The accommodation is mostly ready to occupy but would benefit from cosmetic redecoration in places — the kitchen is compact and works best for buyers comfortable with modest-sized rooms.
Buyers should note the property sits in an area with above-average recorded crime and higher local deprivation indices; prospective purchasers may wish to check local reports and factor this into their decision. Because the region has historic mining activity, a mining search is recommended as part of conveyancing. Overall, the flat presents a low-cost, low-running-cost opportunity close to transport links and local schools, best suited to buyers prioritising value and long-term ownership security.