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Forster Avenue, South Shields
For sale
£157,500Guide price

Forster Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6NL

2bedrooms
Bungalowtype

Listed 11 days ago · South Shields

How the price compares

This home£157,500
Median 2 bed in NE34£155k66 homes listed · £183 per sq ft
Difference+2%in line with the area

Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • Council Tax Band C
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • Superb Location Set In The Highly Popular Forster Avenue
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • A True Bungalow Ideal For Those Looking For One Level Living
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • Versatile Spacious Living Accommodation Throughout
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £235,000

About this home

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £157,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £235,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website. Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE. Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s. It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease. If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £235,000, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A rare opportunity to acquire this extended and versatile semi detached home, offering two bedrooms and two reception rooms, with the potential to be utilised as a three bedroom property to suit individual needs. Situated just off St Peters Avenue in the highly sought after Harton Village, the property offers flexible accommodation in a popular residential location.

The floor plan begins with an entrance lobby leading into the hallway. To the front is a lounge, which could alternatively be used as a bedroom, alongside a further double bedroom. To the rear of the hallway is an additional bedroom and a four-piece bathroom suite comprising a bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC.

The extended lounge diner provides further reception space, with a useful office/rear porch located off. The extended kitchen is fitted with Shaker-style units, worktops and integrated appliances, with a door leading through to the conservatory, offering additional space overlooking the garden.

Externally, the property benefits from a west-facing rear garden, ideal for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. To the front, there is a driveway providing off street parking, together with a garage equipped with lighting and power, which also houses the wall-mounted boiler.

Offering flexible accommodation and scope to suit a variety of requirements, this property presents an excellent opportunity in the ever popular Harton Village. Early viewing is recommended to appreciate the layout and potential on offer. ENTRANCE

HALLWAY

LOUNGE / BEDROOM 3.89m (12'9) x 3.56m (11'8)

BEDROOM TWO 3.51m (11'6) x 2.13m (7')

BATHROOM 2.24m (7'4) x 2.39m (7'10)

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 3.48m (11'5) x 4.85m (15'11)

REAR PORCH / OFFICE 2.06m (6'9) x 1.42m (4'8)

KITCHEN 3.81m (12'6) x 2.72m (8'11)

CONSERVATORY 1.98m (6'6) x 3.99m (13'1)

BEDROOM ONE 3.56m (11'8) x 3.35m (11')

EXTERNALLY

DRIVEWAY

ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE 4.5m (14'9) x 2.82m (9'3)

Tenure The property is Freehold.

We will provide as much information about tenure as we are able to and in the case of leasehold properties, we can in most cases provide a copy of the lease. They can be complex and buyers are advised to take legal advice upon the full terms of a lease. Where a lease is not readily available we will apply for a copy and this can take time. Broadband & Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website states the average broadband download speed of 13 Mbps and a maximum download speed of 1000 Mbps at this postcode: NE346NL and mobile coverage is provided by EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed. Council Tax The GOV.UK website states the property is Council Tax Band: C The Agent Of The North Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on Money Laundering Regulations Please note that any offers will require you to be financially verified, meaning you'll need to provide us sight of a mortgage in principle, proof of deposit funds, and proof of cash. You'll also need to provide us with full chain details including agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations all buyers will be required to provide us with proof of identification before we can issue acceptance letters and solicitors are instructed. Material Information The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning/building regulation consents are in place. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only, as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.

EPC Rating: D

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.

Property details

Property type
Bungalow
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Tyne Dock Metro Station1.0 mi
  • Chichester Metro Station1.1 mi
  • South Shields Metro Station1.3 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in NE34 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £185k · terraced £133k · flat £95k · detached £340k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
3 Forster Avenue
South Shields NE34 6NL
Semi-detached
Freehold
26 Jan 2026£180,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in NE34

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£788£15,750 deposit · £141,750 loan
Stamp Duty£650England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Homewise, Covering Wales & England on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 28/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 28749_486829. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Homewise, Covering Wales & England. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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