Summary - Herriot Gardens, Sunderland High School SR2 8HG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable low-maintenance retirement living near central Sunderland amenities.
- 75% shared ownership; no monthly rent stated
- One-bedroom retirement apartment for over 60s
- Energy Efficiency Rating B; 542 sq ft average size
- Communal lounge, library, hobbies room and gardens
- On-site House Manager and 24/7 emergency call system
- Mobility scooter charging and store on site
- Off-street parking available via separate negotiation
- Electric room heaters; main fuel is electricity (higher running costs)
- High local crime and very deprived area classification
A bright one-bedroom apartment in the McCarthy Stone Herriot Gardens development, offered as a 75% shared ownership (no monthly rent specified). Designed for over-60s retirement living, the flat opens onto well-kept communal gardens and benefits from on-site communal facilities including a lounge, library and hobbies room. A House Manager is available during office hours and a 24/7 emergency call system is provided for peace of mind.
Practical features include mobility-scooter charging and storage, off-street parking available via separate negotiation, and an Energy Performance Rating of B. The apartment is an average-sized 542 sq ft with modern finishes and standard ceiling heights, making it a straightforward, low-effort downsize for someone wanting independent living within a supportive community.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold shared ownership property with 995 years remaining on the lease. Heating is by electric room heaters and the main fuel is electricity, which may mean higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes. The immediate area records high crime levels and is classified as very deprived, which could affect local amenity perception and future resale values.
Overall this is a practical, well-maintained retirement-flat option suited to someone prioritising community facilities, low-maintenance living and long lease security, while accepting electric heating and local area challenges.
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