Summary - 32 RIDLEY GARDENS SWALWELL NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE16 3HT
3 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free, low-cost three-bed flat ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Chain free first-floor flat with three bedrooms and small rear yard
Compact overall size ~571 sq ft; bedrooms two and three are modest
Newly fitted shower room; fitted kitchen with oven, hob and fridge freezer
Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing (installation date unknown)
Leasehold tenure — lease length and charges not provided, verify before buying
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; likely need insulation/energy improvements
On-street parking only; very low Council Tax Band A
Area noted as deprived with very high crime — check local safety statistics
This first-floor three-bedroom flat offers an affordable entry into Swalwell with immediate vacant possession and no upward chain. The living room retains period character with a bay window and a fireplace; the newly fitted shower room and fitted kitchen mean the property is liveable straight away.
At about 571 sq ft the apartment is compact — bedrooms two and three are modest — making it best suited to first-time buyers, young families who need three separate rooms, or investors seeking a low-cost purchase. Heating is mains gas via a boiler and radiators; windows are double glazed (installation date unknown).
Practical positives include a small rear yard, on-street parking and very low council tax (Band A). The location has good local shops, bus links and several well-rated nearby schools, while mobile and broadband connectivity are strong.
Important drawbacks: the flat is leasehold (details not provided) and the building dates from 1900–1929 with cavity walls assumed to be uninsulated, so energy performance may be poor. The area is described as deprived with very high crime levels — buyers should research neighbourhood safety and lease terms. Overall, the property offers low purchase cost and immediate occupancy but may require targeted investment for insulation, security and longer-term refurbishment.
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