5-bedroom flat · NE2 1RE
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About
A five-bedroom property on Helmsley Road in Sandyford with five equal-sized double bedrooms and an extra spare room you can use for laundry, study, games or storage.
The kitchen is large, with two fridge-freezers, and there are two bathrooms plus a separate WC. Northumbria's Ellison Building and the Ouseburn are each a 10-minute walk.
Location 15 min walk to Haymarket Metro, for both universities and the city centre 10 min walk to Northumbria University (Ellison Building) 7 min walk to Jesmond Metro station, 1 stop from Haymarket 10 min walk to the Ouseburn (The Cluny) Shops and eateries nearby The property 118 m² (1,270 sq ft) Large fitted kitchen with 2 fridge-freezers, integrated oven, washing machine and tumble dryer Large living room with leather sofas Spare room for laundry, study, games or storage Laminate flooring, gas central heating, double glazing and alarm Fully compliant with HMO regulations Bedrooms and bathrooms 5 equal-sized double bedrooms, each with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, chair, bed and bedside table 2 bathrooms with shower over bath Separate WC Bills: Not included in the rent.
Council Tax Band: B or Exempt (subject to full student occupation) Holding Deposit (to reserve the property): £690 ( total for property ), £138 each. EPC Rating: C
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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