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The Paddock, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

North East

£390,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
1887 sqft

Description

This spacious five-bedroom detached house is located in a cul-de-sac within the desirable area of The Paddock in Walbottle. The property is being sold chain-free and presents a unique opportunity for modernisation, allowing potential buyers to put their personal touch on the home. The entrance hallway leads to a comfortable lounge featuring sliding doors that open into a dining room, which in turn connects to a rear hallway with access to the garden. The ground floor includes a versatile bedroom with dual aspects and an en-suite shower room. The kitchen, situated at the rear, offers wall and base units, worktop surfaces, and an integrated oven and hob, along with a door leading to the garage. A convenient downstairs W/C completes the ground floor layout. Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to a shower room and four additional bedrooms, with one currently used as a second kitchen. Externally, the property boasts a lawn and driveway leading to a double-length garage at the front, while the rear features a private, enclosed garden with a lawn and block-paved patio that enjoys a westerly aspect. This home offers significant renovation potential in a sought-after location.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This spacious five-bedroom detached house in a popular cul-de-sac location offers a notable opportunity for those looking to invest in a renovation project. While the interior is showing its age with dated decor and fixtures in several areas, this provides a blank canvas for modernisation. The living areas, kitchen, and bathrooms all require updating, but the generous space allows for creative reimagining. The property benefits from gas central heating and double-glazed windows, which can be advantageous during the renovation process.

At a guide price of £390,000, the asking price sits slightly above the local average on a £/sqf basis, but it's not excessively high given the scale of the work needed. However, the all-in costs, which include the purchase price and an estimated renovation budget, stretch the potential margin versus local benchmarks. This factor should be considered carefully by prospective buyers. Overall, while the economics present a challenge, the spacious layout and no chain sale could attract those willing to take on the project.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious layout allows for a creative renovation.
  • No chain sale facilitates a smoother transaction process.
  • Potential to modernise outdated kitchen and bathrooms.

Key risks

  • All-in costs are stretched against local benchmarks, which may limit future resale margins.

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The Paddock, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,473
Based on a loan of £292,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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