Summary - 17 DOVEDALE COURT SOUTH SHIELDS NE34 9EZ
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Newly refurbished three-bed terrace with immediate rental income in a well-connected location.
Currently let at £750pcm—immediate rental income
Freehold three-bedroom mid-terrace, approx. 862 sq ft
Newly fitted kitchen and bathroom; recently renovated
Small rear plot; limited outdoor space
Located near good schools and local transport links
Area is very deprived with high local crime levels
Flat/asphalt roof and mid-20th-century build may need maintenance
EPC rating D; council tax described as very cheap
This three-bedroom mid-terrace on Dovedale Court is presented as an immediate rental investment: currently let at £750pcm and offered freehold with no upper chain. Recent works include a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom and modern heating, so initial capital expenditure should be limited. The property is average-sized (approx. 862 sq ft) with standard room heights and a straightforward mid-20th-century layout, suited to buy-to-let portfolios or a first-step purchase for a hands-on buyer.
The location offers strong transport links and local convenience amenities within walking distance, plus several nearby primary and secondary schools with good or outstanding Ofsted ratings. Broadband and mobile signal are reported as fast and excellent, supporting tenant demand for connectivity. Council tax is described as very cheap, which may appeal to cost-conscious occupiers.
There are notable area challenges: the neighbourhood is classified as very deprived with high crime levels and primarily hard-pressed rented terraces. The plot is small and the house has a flat/asphalt roof and mid-century construction, which can mean higher maintenance risk over time. The EPC is D and the home is set within a major conurbation environment, so suitability depends on your risk appetite and management strategy.
Overall, this property suits an investor seeking immediate rental income and low initial refurbishment needs, or a buyer prepared to manage properties in a challenging but well-connected area. Be prepared for ongoing estate-level issues and routine maintenance associated with mid-century terraces and a flat roof.
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