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Over 60s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Sunderland, County Durham

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Sunderland, County Durham.

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.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Sunderland is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Key development information

Herriot Gardens

View on map Gray Road, Sunderland, County Durham, SR2 8HG View on map

Opening hours: By Appointment Only

0800 201 4811


Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent. If 75% is purchased then there is zero rent to pay

  • 1 bed from £70,000/£161 pcm

Purchase available

Rent

  • 1 bed from £1,245 pcm

Our service charge explained

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 Key Features for Herriot Gardens

  • In the city
  • House Manager
  • Guest suite
  • Mobility scooter room
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Car parking
  • Camera entry system
  • 24/7 call system
  • Library
  • Communal lounge
  • Pets allowed

Useful documents

0800 201 4811
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Your local amenities at Herriot Gardens

Gray Road, Sunderland, County Durham, SR2 8HG

  1. Ryhope Road - Mowbray Road Bus Stop
  2. Bethsan Church
  3. Londis
  4. Ivy House
  5. Train Station
  6. HSBC

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.

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Retirement 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.

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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.