Summary - 14 CASTLE HILL ROAD NEWCASTLE ST5 2SX
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable starter home with garden and clear refurbishment potential near town amenities.
- Two double bedrooms, versatile first-floor layout
- Reception room with fireplace and wood flooring
- Kitchen/diner present but dated 1970s–80s fittings
- Private rear garden; small plot, no front garden
- Freehold; 711 sq ft overall, compact urban footprint
- Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing installed
- Area classified as deprived with very high crime rates
- Cosmetic updating and insulation likely required throughout
This mid-terraced two-bedroom house offers straightforward, affordable accommodation in central Newcastle-under-Lyme. The reception room and kitchen/diner provide flexible living space across two storeys, and a private rear garden is a useful outdoor asset for year-round use. The property benefits from mains gas central heating, double glazing and a compact 711 sq ft layout that will suit first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors looking for a manageable footprint.
The house is offered freehold and sits on a small plot with on-street parking. Internally the home is generally sound but would benefit from cosmetic updating and modernisation in areas — the kitchen shows dated fittings and the property’s solid brick walls likely lack modern insulation. These updates present clear potential to increase comfort and value with a modest refurbishment programme.
Location is convenient for local shops, schools and transport, and smaller terraced houses in this postcode typically attract steady rental demand. Be aware the immediate area scores as deprived with very high local crime levels and a cosmopolitan, student-orientated neighbourhood profile; these factors are important for buyers and landlords to consider when assessing suitability and rental expectations.
Overall this is a practical starter home or investment purchase for someone prepared to refresh the interior and accept urban location trade-offs. Viewings are recommended to assess layout and scope for improvement first-hand.
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