Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, NE64 6QD

Property Overview

Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6QD. A three-bedroom mixed-use freehold property comprising an occupied ground-floor commercial shop and a first-floor three-bedroom flat. Additional ground-floor space may offer potential for further commercial premises or, subject to necessary planning permissions, residential accommodation.

Accommodation

• Ground-floor commercial unit occupied by a long-term tenant.
• Additional ground-floor space.
• Ground-floor bathroom.
• First-floor flat with lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms.
• Enclosed private rear garden.
• Two modern combi boilers, central heating radiators, electric feature fireplace, mains-powered corner shower and electric shower booth.

Location

Situated in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, the promenade and beach. The property is described as a two-minute walk from Newbiggin Beach and a stone’s throw from the promenade and beach.

Tenure & Key Information

• Tenure: Unregistered freehold.
• The ground-floor commercial unit has approximately eight years remaining on the lease.
• First-floor flat occupancy is not stated.
• EPC ratings: C and D.
• Council Tax: Band to be advised.
• Seller advises mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage.
• High risk of surface water flooding.

Auction & Buyer Charges

• Guide price: £165,000+.
• Auction date: 30th September 2026.
• Auction administration fee: £2,000 plus VAT, totalling £2,400, payable by the successful buyer.
• If using a North East-based solicitor from the auctioneer’s panel, the auctioneer receives a referral fee of between £200 plus VAT (£240) and £400 plus VAT (£480).

Investment Analysis

HB estimates: No HB estimated GDV, refurbishment allowance, rent, gross yield or maximum bid is provided. The £165,000+ guide price cannot be reliably validated from the supplied evidence. The £2,400 auction administration fee should be added to the acquisition budget.

Do not set an HB maximum bid from the available evidence. Before bidding, verify the unregistered freehold title, commercial tenancy and passing rent, lease terms, flat occupancy, condition, planning and use status, and all buyer costs. HB figures are estimates and are not formal valuations.

Sold Comparables

HM Land Registry sold data supplied:

Property	Sale Price	Sale Date	Type	Tenure
66C, Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6QD	£40,000	9 August 2017	Terraced	Freehold
74–76, Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6QD	£102,660	15 August 2014	Other	Freehold
70, Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6QD	£125,000	27 July 2007	Terraced	Freehold
68, Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6QD	£20,000	4 June 2007	Terraced	Freehold
90, Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6QD	£125,000	2 May 2006	Terraced	Freehold

These historic sales vary in property type and achieved prices and do not provide a sufficiently current or directly comparable basis for an independent valuation.

Rental Evidence

No advertised rental evidence or auctioneer estimated rent has been supplied. No passing rent, rent for the commercial unit or rent for the first-floor flat should be assumed.

Strategy & Risks

• Unregistered freehold title and associated legal and title risk.
• Commercial tenant’s rent, lease terms and covenant strength are not supplied.
• First-floor flat occupancy and income position are not stated.
• No current, directly comparable sales or rental evidence is supplied.
• Property condition, refurbishment requirement and floor areas are unknown.
• Additional ground-floor use is subject to necessary planning permissions where residential accommodation is proposed.
• High risk of surface water flooding.
• The £2,400 auction administration fee is payable by the successful buyer in addition to the purchase price.