2 bed flat for sale

261 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear NE8

For sale by online auction on Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025 ending at 13:06

Spacious Two-Bedroom Ground Floor Flat – Excellent Investment or Owner-Occupier Opportunity

A superb opportunity to acquire a spacious two-bedroom ground floor flat situated on the ever-popular Rectory Road, just a short walk from Saltwell Park. Offered with vacant possession, this property provides generous accommodation with scope for refurbishment, making it ideal for investors, developers, or first-time buyers looking to add value.

Accommodation

The property offers approximately 86 sq. M (925 sq. Ft) of living space and comprises:

Entrance Hallway

Providing access to all rooms.

Living Room – 4.6m x 5.1m

Large bay-fronted reception room featuring high ceilings, original cornicing, picture rails, and a decorative ceiling rose. A focal fireplace with surround adds character to this bright and spacious room.

Main Bedroom – 3.5m x 4.5m

Generously sized double bedroom to the rear with feature period fireplace and ample natural light.

Bedroom Two – 2.3m x 3.4m

A single or small double bedroom ideal as a study, nursery, or guest room.

Dining Room – 3.2m x 3.6m

A flexible second reception/dining space leading through to the kitchen.

Kitchen – 3.8m x 2.8m

Fitted with base and wall units, integrated oven and hob, and stainless steel sink. Door providing access to the rear yard.

Bathroom – 2.5m x 1.6m

Modern white suite comprising panelled bath with overhead shower, wash basin, and WC. Fully tiled with heated towel rail.

Rear Yard

Enclosed rear yard with pedestrian access to the service lane.

Features & Benefits

-Traditional period features throughout

-Gas central heating

-Vacant possession – no onward chain

-Requires internal modernisation – excellent value-add potential

-Popular residential area with strong rental demand

Location

-Positioned in a sought-after area of Bensham, the property is ideally located close to a range of local amenities, schools, and transport links.

-Just 0.4 miles from Saltwell Park

-1.2 miles from Gateshead Town Centre & Interchange

-2 miles from Newcastle City Centre

-Easy access to t

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Additional Fees
Administration Charge - £3,600 inc vat payable upon the fall of the virtual gavel

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.