Belford Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7TJ

Built in the early 1900s, this impressive period home offers exceptional space while retaining many of the original features that give the property its character. Carefully updated over the years, the house combines modern day living with traditional detailing, including six original fireplaces, stain glass windows, decorative cornicing and high ceilings.

The entrance hallway immediately gives a sense of the scale of the property, with its striking tiled floor and period detailing. The proportions continue into the main reception rooms, both offering excellent living space with large windows, high ceilings and original fireplaces. The front lounge is particularly impressive, with its bay window creating a bright and spacious setting, while the second reception provides valuable flexibility for family living.

To the rear, the kitchen has been updated in keeping with the style of the property and offers extensive storage and worktop space. It opens into a bright dining area, creating a more sociable space for everyday use, with access continuing towards the rear garden. A separate utility space and ground-floor shower room provide additional practicality.

The first floor offers five bedrooms, with the size and proportions of the rooms being a real strength of the property. The main bedroom occupies the front of the house and features a large bay window and original fireplace, while the remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family, guests or home working. There is also a beautiful family bathroom on this floor with both a bath and separate shower.

Externally, the property has an enclosed, low maintenance rear garden providing a private space for seating and entertaining, along with a separate garage.

Located in Ashbrooke, the property sits within one of Sunderland's established residential areas, with convenient access to local schools, parks, amenities, Sunderland city centre and transport links.

What sets this home apart is the amount of original character that remains. The six fireplaces, stain glass, decorative detailing and proportions of the rooms have all been retained, while the property has been updated to suit modern living. A substantial and distinctive period home offering five bedrooms, multiple reception spaces and an impressive level of original detail.

Living Room 16'2" x 17'0" (4.94m x 5.20m)

Second Reception Room 17'1" x 15'5" (5.22m x 4.71m)

Kitchen 28'2" x 11'11" (8.59m x 3.65m)

Utility Area 4'8" x 3'3" (1.44m x 1.01m)

Bathroom 8'7" x 3'8" (2.63m x 1.14m)

Master Bedroom 16'4" x 16'4" (4.98m x 5.00m)

Bedroom 2 17'2" x 15'3" (5.25m x 4.67m)

Bedroom 3 16'2" x 11'11" (4.95m x 3.65m)

Bedroom 4 12'7" x 8'2" (3.84m x 2.49m)

Bedroom 5 8'4" x 8'2" (2.54m x 2.50m)

Bathroom 2 9'3" x 8'2" (2.83m x 2.50m)

Garage 12'10" x 17'5" (3.93m x 5.31m)