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