Bakers caters for first-time buyers.

FIRST-time buyers looking to step on the property ladder with easy access to Newcastle should look at the modern apartments being built in an established residential area only a few miles from the city.

The Bakers development in north Newcastle is being created by Gladedale, which is building 66 properties on the site of the old Carrick's Bakery. And a two-bedroom show apartment is attracting potential buyers.

The show apartment has a striking interior design scheme, featuring creams alongside prominent feature walls, showing a bright, modern and versatile living space.

The home has an airy open-plan living area with a large bay window, fitted kitchen and dining area.

The two bedrooms, also featuring bay windows, have double fitted wardrobes in each.

Gladedale sales director Richard Jones said: "The apartments at The Bakers represent excellent value and are ideal for those looking to get a foot on the property ladder."

The Bakers has a selection of one and two bedroom apartments, and semi-detached, terraced and detached homes ranging from one to four bedrooms, offering something for everyone, from first-time-buyers to families and retired couples.

The two-bed apartments are priced at pounds 99,995 and the one-bed is priced at pounds 84,995.

The area has good road links and is a popular residential suburb of Newcastle, with shops, supermarkets and other facilities close by.

For further information regarding The Bakers please contact the sales office, open Thursday to Monday from 11am to 5pm, on [phone] or visit www.gladedale.com STYLISH SHOW APARTMENT The two-bedroom show apartment at The Bakers shows the space and quality available at the Gladedale development.