261 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4RS

Lot 6 · NE8 4RS · Auction House North East · North East

£60,000guide price
Residential
261 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4RS
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2 Bed Apartment

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. OPEN HOUSE VIEWING DATE (no booking required): FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER, 3PM - 3:30PM 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 tile…

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Key facts

6Lot number
ResidentialUse class

Recent sold prices nearby

7 registered sales in this postcode over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.

263 RE***** RO**NE8 4RS£60,000
261 RE***** RO**NE8 4RS£60,000
263 RE***** RO**NE8 4RS£60,000

4 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.

Renovation upside in NE8

Evidence from 461 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.

+90%median uplift
£30,000typical value added
3.8 yearstypical hold period

See 461 example projects — real before/after sale pairs with postcodes, prices and dates. Plus the planning applications that likely explain each uplift.

Derived from 461 registered sale pairs in NE8 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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