Summary - ETTRICK LODGE, 36 FLAT 20 THE GROVE GOSFORTH NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE3 1NH
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable two-bedroom home near South Gosforth metro with lift access and gardens.
- Purpose-built over-55s development with lift and level access
- Two bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen, modern replacement shower room
- Overlooks maintained communal gardens; residents' parking available
- Suitable for wheelchair users; wide doorways and accessible layout
- Electric storage heaters; no gas central heating (higher running costs)
- Lease 85 years remaining — lease extension will be necessary
- Service charge £2,684pa (includes ground rent and insurance)
- Site rules restrict pets and storage of boats/caravans
This well-presented first-floor apartment in The Grove is purpose-built for over-55s and offers practical, low-maintenance living close to South Gosforth metro and local shops. The flat benefits from a modern replacement shower room, a fully fitted kitchen and views over well-kept communal gardens. Lift and level access, wide doorways and wheelchair-friendly layouts make the home genuinely accessible for residents with mobility needs.
The development includes residents’ parking, communal laundry, an in-house manager and secure communal grounds — conveniences that suit downsizers or retirees seeking an easy daily routine. The apartment’s EPC rating of C and double glazing give reasonable energy performance, but heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas alternatives.
Important considerations: the lease has 85 years remaining and will need renewal; this is a material issue buyers should address early in conveyancing. Annual service charges are £2,684 (includes ground rent and building insurance) and there are site rules restricting pets and certain vehicle storage. A mining search is recommended for the area due to local historic mining activity.
Overall, the flat is a compact, comfortable option for someone seeking a secure, accessible retirement-focused location with good local transport links. Buyers should budget for potential lease extension costs and ongoing service charge commitments.
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