Rothley Close, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
North East
£67,500
Listed on 05/10/2026
Listed on 05/10/2026
The listing
Property details
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ApartmentDescription
Bird House Properties presents this one-bedroom ground-floor flat in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a lounge with two windows, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom. The listing describes the property as needing some updating, with neutral décor and recently presented carpets providing a starting point for further personalisation.
The flat is leasehold, with approximately 81 years remaining. Buyers should check the lease terms, ground rent and service charges with their solicitor. The development has communal lawned areas, mature trees and pedestrian paths. Gosforth offers local shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, with Metro and bus connections in the wider area and access to the A1. The EPC is stated to be booked and will be available soon.
WHOTS analysis
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48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a light, manageable project: the lounge and bedroom are already clean and neutrally presented, while the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes offer scope to personalise the flat over time. The communal grounds appear maintained, and the ground-floor position and Gosforth setting add practical appeal. The £5,000–£12,000 renovation range gives a sense of the likely cosmetic work, but the overall score is low opportunity and the missing floor area means value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The lease has around 81 years remaining, so check the lease terms and associated costs carefully.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes while retaining the clean, neutral lounge and bedroom as a starting point.
- Make use of the ground-floor position and maintained communal lawn and pedestrian paths.
- Personalise a one-bedroom flat in the established Gosforth area, with the listing highlighting access to local amenities and transport.
Key risks
- Around 81 years remain on the lease; verify lease terms, ground rent and service charges.
- Missing floor area means value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.
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Transport
Nearest stations
South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.3 miles
Metro · South Gosforth
Regent Centre (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.5 miles
Metro · Regent Centre
Ilford Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.7 miles
Metro · West Jesmond
Longbenton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.8 miles
Metro · Longbenton
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