1-bed apartment for sale
Newcastle upon Tyne, Cowgate, Spital Tongues
215.945 €
Listed Mar 30, 2026
About this listing
A well-presented second floor one-bedroom apartment located in the main house, enjoying views over the communal gardens within this sought-after McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development. Residents benefit from an on-site restaurant, dedicated Estate Manager, and a CQC-registered care team available 24/7, offering tailored care packages to suit individual needs. For added convenience, a bus stop is situated directly outside the development, and all furniture can be included in the sale if desired.
Summary - Kenton Lodge was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for assisted living. The development consists of 53 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge, dining room and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.
Kenton Lodge is situated in Gosforth which is bursting with history, you’ll find a delightful mix of green open spaces such as such as Dukes Moor and Central Park with its attractive avenues of lime trees, ornamental flower and rose beds, plus busier areas where you can shop or enjoy the arts. It has a thriving shopping area which provides locals will all the amenities they need. As well as hosting a range of independent and well known shops such as Sainsburys, Boots and WH Smith, a number of banks, hairdressers and cafes are also located there. Lovers of golf will appreciate the number of golf courses including the City of Newcastle Golf Club, High Gosforth Golf Course and Gosforth Golf Course.
1 hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Kenton Lodge with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age of 70 years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge & Open Plan Kitchen - Spacious south west facing lounge with window overlooking communal gardens and ample space for dining. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Leading to an open plan fantastically fully fitted modern kitchen incorporating wall and base units in a cream gloss finish, coordinating work surfaces and upstands. Stainless steel sink and lever taps. Integrated appliances include eye level fitted oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, under pelmet lighting and fridge freezer.
Bedroom - Double south west bedroom benefiting from a wardrobe with sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point
Shower Room - A modern majority tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access walk-in shower with non-slip flooring. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Service Charge - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
The service charge is £10,716.53 for financial year ending 30/09/2026.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold Information - Lease: 999 years from 2016
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: Jan 2031
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
Additional Information & Services - • Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainageShow more
What's included
Parking
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Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
SubtypeStandard flat
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MunicipalityNewcastle upon Tyne
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169.254 € – 215.945 €
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Estimated monthly payment
1.069 €/mo
Down payment10 % · 21.595 €
21.595 €194.350 € loan
Term
Total repayable320.778 €
Interest rate4.40 %
Representative estimate · Landomo is not a mortgage broker. · Rates updated April 2026