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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · NE15 6RZ
SoldListed 259 daysAuction 27 Feb · ended
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About
Auction Commencing on Monday 2nd March at 1pm and ending 24 hours later on Tuesday 3rd March at 1pm with Auction House North East Please register to bid via our website - auctionhouse.co.uk/northeast ONE BED GROUND FLOOR FLAT!
OPEN HOUSE VIEWING DATES: (no booking required) 10:00am - 10.30am, Thursday 19th February 2026 10:00am - 10.30am, Friday 27th February 2026 A one bedroom ground floor flat offered for sale by auction, forming part of a purpose built block and requiring modernisation throughout.
The property is vacant and well located for local amenities and transport links to Newcastle City Centre.
The accommodation is arranged on the ground floor and comprises an entrance hallway, one bedroom, reception room, kitchen, shower room and a storage room.
Popular local shopping amenities, along with a range of shops, bars and restaurants, are available nearby on Benwell Lane, with a broader selection available in Newcastle City Centre approximately 2.8 miles away.
Transport links include St James Metro Station on the Yellow Line and Newcastle mainline station providing services via CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Lumo and Northern.
Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C Administration Fee: £3600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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