Matfen Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6XU
North East
£65,000Guide Price
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
TerracedArea
941 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom terraced house in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has two reception rooms, a kitchen and a first-floor shower room. The accommodation also includes an entrance porch, hallway and landing with built-in storage. The lounge has a front-facing window and fireplace, while the dining room overlooks the rear. The kitchen has fitted units and access to the rear yard.
The property has gas central heating with a combi boiler and uPVC double glazing. Outside, there is an enclosed town garden at the front and a walled yard to the rear with gated access. The beach and promenade, local shops and leisure facilities are nearby. The listing states that the house requires refurbishment. It is freehold and in Council Tax Band A. The sale is through a transparent online auction, with a legal pack available on request; prospective bidders should review the auction terms and associated fees.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £65,000, this is a notably low-cost way to acquire a three-bedroom, two-reception terraced house: the asking price is about £69 per sq ft, well below the local average of £156. Close to the seafront and promenade, it has a useful starting layout, gas central heating and an enclosed rear yard.
Key opportunities
- Rework the dated finishes across the two reception rooms and three bedrooms to give the house a coherent, refreshed interior.
- The older kitchen and shower room offer scope for a substantial update, while the existing two-reception layout provides a practical base.
- Clear and improve the enclosed rear yard and make the most of the front garden; the seafront and promenade are a short stroll away.
Key risks
- The worn finishes and damaged-looking kitchen wall surfaces across several photographed areas point to a heavy, multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for a longer, more involved project.
- Detailed roof condition cannot be confirmed from the submitted exterior views.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ashington Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Ashington
Bedlington Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Bedlington Station
Blyth Bebside Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Blyth
Pegswood Rail Station
4.9 miles
Train · Pegswood
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