Widdrington Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TH
Listed 15 Oct 2026 · South Shields
How the price compares
Key features
- ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
- Council Tax Band A
- SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
- Walking Distance To The Coast Road & The Leas
- Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
- Bamburgh School, The Bamburgh Pub & Bus Stops Closeby
- Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
- Ample Off Road Parking Via Driveway & Integral Garage
- 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 £220,000
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 £147,500 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £220,000
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 £220,000, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION COASTAL LOCATION!
Situated within walking distance of the Coast Road and The Leas, this extended three bedroom semi detached home offers spacious accommodation and excellent potential for buyers looking to make a property their own. The home benefits from contemporary d?cor throughout, with extensions to the front and side providing additional living space.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hallway, a front-facing lounge with a bay window, and a kitchen with a useful utility room and guest WC positioned off. To the rear, a light-filled conservatory is currently used as a dining room and provides access to the low maintenance rear garden.
Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom suite. Externally, the property benefits from an integral garage, offering parking or additional storage, alongside a driveway.
The location is ideal for those looking to enjoy the nearby coastline, with The Leas within walking distance. Local bus services are available along the Coast Road, providing links to South Shields Town Centre and Sunderland. Bamburgh School is also close by, making this a property worth considering for families.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space, location and potential on offer. Call now to arrange your viewing! ENTRANCE
HALLWAY
LOUNGE 5.16m (16'11) x 4.06m (13'4)
KITCHEN 2.41m (7'11) x 5.21m (17'1)
UTILITY 2.62m (8'7) x 2.44m (8')
GUEST W.C.
CONSERVATORY 3.12m (10'3) x 3.35m (11')
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BATHROOM 2.67m (8'9) x 2.69m (8'10)
BEDROOM ONE 5.54m (18'2) x 3.28m (10'9)
BEDROOM TWO 2.79m (9'2) x 4.11m (13'6)
BEDROOM THREE 3.66m (12'0) x 2.41m (7'11)
EXTERNALLY
GARAGE
DRIVEWAY 4.72m (15'6) x 3.38m (11'1)
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 5 Mbps and a maximum download speed of 1000 Mbps at this postcode: NE34 7TH 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: A 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: C
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
- Semi-Detached
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Chichester Metro Station1.4 mi
- South Shields Metro Station1.4 mi
- Tyne Dock Metro Station1.9 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Widdrington Avenue South Shields NE34 7TH | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 May 2024 | £160,000 |
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
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 15 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 16/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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