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Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Rear Exterior
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Rear Exterior & Gardens
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Patio
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Lounge
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Lounge Kitchen
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Lounge Kitchen
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Living Room
Kitchen
One bedroom apartment with walk in wardrobe
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Master Bedroom, One Bed
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Shower Room
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Front Entrance
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Library
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Hobbies Room
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Hobbies Room
Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Guest Suite
Retirement apartments in Sunderland now available
These beautiful retirement homes in Sunderland are available for sale, rent or Older Persons Shared Ownership—a more affordable way to make your home your own.
You can now purchase apartments from £70,000* in partnership with Homes England. There are many advantages to purchasing an apartment in this way. For example, if you purchase a 75% share of the property, there will be no rent to pay, meaning you can retain home ownership for less.
Located in a conservation area of Sunderland and conveniently located close to Sunderland city centre is Herriot Gardens. The development offers 59 stylish one bedroom retirement properties, exclusive to the over 60s.
These stunning retirement apartments are designed to make your life easier, incorporating intelligent design with gorgeous, practical living spaces. All of these light and spacious properties feature either a Juliette balcony or a patio.
Terms and Conditions
*Purchase from price shown when purchasing a 50% share, with rent. Other shares available, without monthly rent. Qualifying criteria apply. Shared Ownership is available on selected apartments at participating developments only.
We ensure the safety and security of our residents with a camera entry system which is connected to your own TV, as well as intruder alarms and smoke detectors in all apartments. You will benefit from a 24 hour emergency call system and the reassurance of a friendly House Manager who is on hand weekdays to help with anything you need.
Socialising is high on the agenda in this retirement community and you will be made to feel welcome by our homeowners as soon as you step through the door. There are many social events arranged such as film evenings, games evenings, lunch, gardening and walking clubs - there really is something for everyone. The development boasts a large and luxurious communal lounge that comes complete with Wi-Fi and kitchen, this really is the heart of Herriot Gardens. The communal lounge opens onto beautiful landscaped gardens with seated patio areas, offering a scenic place to relax and chat with friends, particularly in the summer months. There is a handy hobbies room for activities and classes. A tranquil communal library exists, where you can indulge in your favourite read. Why not invite your family and friends to stay in one of our two beautiful hotel-style guest suites.
You really need to visit Herriot Gardens to appreciate what it has to offer and our penthouse apartments on the third floor are breath-taking with stunning spaces and clever design.
Plenty to do on the doorstep
At Herriot Gardens you are close to all the amenities that Sunderland has to offer, including the green space of historic Mowbray Park, Winter Gardens and much more. There is a bus stop within easy reach which quickly takes you into the heart of Sunderland where you'll find your favourite high street stores and smaller independent shops. The famous North East coast is less than a 10 minute drive from the development where you will find the popular beaches of Seaburn which stretch past the famous Souter lighthouse and beyond.
Development Highlights
- Elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom retirement apartments in Sunderland
- Close to all the amenities of Sunderland city centre
- Sociable communal lounge for meeting up with friends and neighbours
- Retirement Living, exclusive to the over 60s
- Beautiful landscaped gardens, carefully maintained all year around
- Communal hobbies room for crafts, games and classes
Key Features
In the city
House Manager
Guest suite
Mobility scooter room
Landscaped gardens
Car parking
Camera entry system
24/7 call system
Library
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.
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Herriot Gardens Apartment 19
Retirement Living- Beds 1
- Floor 1
- Size 50.00m2
- Shared Ownership£70,000/£161 pcm50% example share/50% rent
Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021
- Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Building insurance
- Development staff
- Future maintenance fund
- Professional fees
- Emergency call system
- Income to guest suites and sundry income
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Home and contents insurance
- Council Tax
- Phone / broadband
- TV licence / TV service
* Reviewed annually
- You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
- Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
- If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
- If you buy 50% of the value of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share.
- You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.
With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.
What is Shared Ownership and who are Homes England?
Is Shared Ownership available at all your locations?
Who will own the share of the property I don’t buy?
Do I need financial advice?
Will a financial review be needed?
What will it cost upfront?
You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:
• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)
• Solicitors Fees and disbursements
• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.
Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be
• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property
Can I purchase a parking space?
What does the £500 essential repairs include?
* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed
- Communal area costs inc. electricity, heating and lighting
- Future maintenance fund
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated House Manager
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Phone / broadband
- Council Tax
- TV licence / TV service
- Home and contents insurance
What is an Assured Tenancy?
Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.
I want to rent. What checks do you carry out and what do I need to prepare?
We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.
Do I need to pay a reservation deposit?
Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.
What do I have to pay before moving in?
Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.
The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.
McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.
What date are rental payments due?
All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.
SHARED OWNERSHIP EXPLAINED
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Send me a brochureRetirement Living in Sunderland
This McCarthy Stone development in Sunderland is just half a mile from the city centre, allowing you to take advantage of the impressive range of shops, restaurants and entertainment in the city. Popular attractions include Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens & Library. The Empire Theatre offers varied productions and comedy shows, while the Empire Cinema screens the latest blockbuster films. The Bridges Shopping Centre is home to leading high street shops, from Debenhams and Next to H&M and Primark.
Beautiful Mowbray Park is only 0.3 miles away. It is one of the oldest parks in the North East of England, having opened in 1857, and thanks to a restoration project it’s now 'the jewel in the crown of the city centre'. It features a band stand, a lake, a children's play area themed on Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland, and plenty of open green space to relax in. Popular Backhouse Park is also close by.
Out and about
Seaburn is a popular beach located just 3.6 miles from the retirement development. Perfect for a trip to enjoy fresh sea air and traditional seaside pleasures, like fish and chips and ice cream.
Sunderland train station is less than a mile away and has regular connections to Yorkshire, the North West, and the South of England. The direct train to Newcastle takes under 30 minutes.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- HSBC
- Ryhope Road - Mowbray Road Bus Stop
- Bethsan Church
- Ivy House
The development is located very close to the city of Sunderland, which is just 0.8 miles away. It can be reached easily by public transport, with the nearest bus stop only 0.1 miles from the development.
If you want to stay local, there are shops and cafés within 0.4 miles and Backhouse Park only 400 feet away. This is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
You can also use the following postcode to get to the development: SR3 8JB.
The Team at Herriot Gardens
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Apartment of the Month
Exclusive Winter offer - reserve apartment 26 before the end of December and legally complete by 28th February 2025, we'll give you £10,000 discount from the list price.
This stunning apartment is our last apartment available to purchase outright at Herriot Gardens. A beautiful one bedroom property located on the first floor and featuring a Juliet balcony.
Book your appointment now to to meet our friendly homeowners. Call now on 0800 201 4811.
Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
Smooth Move
Nobody expects moving home to be easy, but we’re here to help you every step of the way; from the moment you make a reservation, through to the day you move in. Our Smooth Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
Don't just take our word for it
Our 5* Trustpilot Reviews for Herriot Gardens
Back on the Map Xmas 2023
Helping to spread the magic of Christmas, the team at McCarthy Stone’s Herriot Gardens on Gray Road, has joined forces with Sunderland charity, Back on the Map, to provide food parcels to those most in need this festive season.
Dancing queen gets friends moving
Homeowner Lynne’s dance class is just across the road from her home in Herriot Gardens. She says, “it keeps us young”.
Mining Men Reunited
Life has a funny way of coming full circle and more often than not, all roads lead back home.
Frying & Fancy Footwork
How a fish & chip shop owner from Peterlee, spends just as much time on the dancefloor as behind the fryer.
Herriot Gardens Grand Opening
Retirees had the chance to meet BBC’s David Harper last week as he officially opened Herriot Gardens in Sunderland.
Useful Links
- Retirement Living or Retirement Living PLUS? Which development type is right for you?
- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.