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Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Rear Exterior

Shared Ownership with McCarthy Stone and Homes England

Homeowners at Herriot Gardens discuss Sunderland and living at a McCarthy Stone development.

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Rear Exterior & Gardens

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Patio

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Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Lounge

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Lounge Kitchen

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Lounge Kitchen

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Living Room

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Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Dining Area

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Kitchen

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Master Bedroom

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Master Bedroom, One Bed

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Shower Room

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Front Entrance

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Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Library

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Communal Hobbies Room

Herriot Gardens, Sunderland - Guest Suite

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Shared Ownership

1 bed from £67,750/£156 pcm

Purchase

1 bed from £149,999

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1 bed apartments from £72,750* in partnership with Homes England.

You can now purchase apartments from £72,750* 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
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 in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. 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 red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.

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Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.

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

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£56.71

* 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.

Shared Ownership is when you buy part of your property and rent the rest. It enables customers to enjoy a McCarthy Stone property without committing to purchase 100% of the property value. Homes England is the government approved provider of Shared Ownership schemes which enables us to deliver the ownership option. They regulate rental charges and fees applicable to the homes within this scheme.

No, Shared Ownership is available at selected developments and exclusions do apply. Speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more.

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don’t buy.

Before entering into the Shared Ownership agreement, we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs both today and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

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

Car Parking spaces are available at some developments. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.

This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included.

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

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

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£56.71

* Reviewed annually

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

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The local area

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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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.

Sunderland Facts:

174,286

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12 miles

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Herriot Gardens

Gray Road, Sunderland, County Durham, SR2 8HG

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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.

Our people

The Team at Herriot Gardens

Teresa Staroscik

Sales Consultant

It is rewarding to watch home owners flourish and create a community. I have watched how our homeowners develop and feel at ease living in our development and enjoy the company of ours and the support it gives them.

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Offer

Offers Too Good To Miss

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, no viewings 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.
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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.
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Life and Living

Community News

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.

Back on the Map Xmas 2023

McCarthy Stone homeowner Lynne’s dance class for the over 50s is just across the road from her retirement property in Sunderland. She says, “it keeps us young”.

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”.

Keep dancing!

Mining Men Reunited

Life has a funny way of coming full circle and more often than not, all roads lead back home.

Mining Men Reunited

Frying & Fancy Footwork

How a fish & chip shop owner from Peterlee, spends just as much time on the dancefloor as behind the fryer.

Frying & Fancy Footwork

Herriot Gardens Grand Opening

Retirees had the chance to meet BBC’s David Harper last week as he officially opened Herriot Gardens in Sunderland.

Herriot Gardens Grand Opening

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