Summary - 48 Herriot Gardens, Gray Road SR2 8HG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Spacious retirement flat close to Sunderland shops and transport links.
Large one-bedroom apartment — approximately 1,260 sq ft
Tailored for over-60s with communal lounge, library, and hobbies room
On-site House Manager (office hours) and 24/7 emergency call system
Mobility scooter charging and storage available on site
Energy Rating B; main heating via electric room heaters
Off-street parking available by separate negotiation
Leasehold with 995 years remaining — long lease term
Located in a very deprived area with a high local crime rate
This spacious one-bedroom apartment in Herriot Gardens is designed for over-60s retirement living and offers generous internal space (approximately 1,260 sq ft) uncommon for a one-bedroom flat. The development by McCarthy Stone provides communal lounge, library, hobbies room, landscaped gardens, on-site House Manager (office hours) and a 24/7 emergency call system for added peace of mind. Mobility scooter charging and storage are provided on site.
The apartment has a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a bright living room and an Energy Performance Rating of B. Heating is electric via room heaters; main fuel is electricity (unspecified tariff). Off-street parking can be arranged but is subject to separate negotiation. The property is leasehold with a long remaining term (995 years).
Buyers should note the location sits in a very deprived area with a high local crime rate and a wider area profile of students and professionals alongside constrained renters. These local factors may affect resale or rental demand. Council tax is low, and the site is close to shops, bus stops, GP surgery and Sunderland Royal Hospital, making daily errands convenient.
This apartment suits downsizers wanting independent ownership within a sociable retirement community, and buyers prepared to accept electric room heating and the local area’s socioeconomic challenges. Parking arrangements and heating costs are practical considerations to check before committing.
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