Summary - THE WHICKHAM HOUSE, 275, BENSHAM ROAD NE8 1UU
1 bed 1 bath Mixed Use
Large freehold building with conversion potential close to transport links.
Detached Tudor Revival public house with strong corner frontage
Total internal area approx. 195 sq. m. (2,100 sq. ft.)
Includes 2–3 bedroom manager’s flat with private access
Freehold sale with vacant possession; priced £240,000
Excellent passing trade and high visibility on Bensham Road
Requires modernization and refurbishment throughout
Limited external space; small plot in built-up area
Located in very deprived area—affects demand profile and rents
Whickham House is a detached, two-storey former public house occupying a prominent corner on Bensham Road. The ground floor offers an open-plan bar and games area with high street frontage, while the first floor provides a 2–3 bedroom manager’s flat with private access. Offered freehold with vacant possession, the building extends to about 195 sq. m. (2,100 sq. ft.) and benefits from excellent visibility and steady passing trade.
The property is a Tudor Revival period building with clear potential for investors or an owner-operator. Its size and layout suit continued hospitality use or conversion to alternative uses (subject to planning), including mixed-use or residential adaptation. The location is well served by public transport, local shops and community amenities, and sits within a busy route between Gateshead town centre and nearby suburbs.
Buyers should note the property requires modernization and refurbishment to meet contemporary standards. External space is minimal, and the site sits in a densely built-up neighbourhood with limited plot size. The surrounding area scores as very deprived, which may influence rental values and customer profiles, though crime risk is very low and connectivity is strong.
Overall this is a hands-on development or trading opportunity for buyers willing to invest in refurbishment and planning work. The freehold vacant possession and prominent corner position make it attractive for those seeking a visible town-centre asset with multiple re-use possibilities.
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