The Post Office, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BH
Listed 29 May 2026 · price reduced 5 Aug 2026 · Sunderland
How the price compares
Key features
- Impressive First Floor Apartment
- Selling with Sitting Tenant - Investment Opportunity!
- Spacious Double Bedroom
- Wonderful Open Plan Living/Dining & Kitchen Area
- Well Presented Throughout
- Lift & Stair Access to Apartment
- Secure Off Street Parking
- City Centre Living
- Walking Distance of Many Local Amenities
- No Upward Chain
About this home
Investment Opportunity! This exceptional first-floor apartment enjoys a highly sought-after City Centre location, selling with sitting tenant (current rent £750pcm). The beautifully presented accommodation opens into a welcoming entrance hall, leading to an impressive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, with a generous bedroom and modern bathroom. Set within a well-maintained building with lift access, the apartment also benefits from secure basement parking accessed via sensor-controlled doors, offering both convenience and peace of mind. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the City Centre, the property is moments from an excellent selection of shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, with superb transport connections close by.
Communal Entrance - Access via security entrance door. Stair and lift access to upper floors.
Entrance Hall -
Open Plan Lounge/Dining & Kitchen - 6.79 x 6.68 (22'3" x 21'10") - This impressive open plan room incorporates lounge, dining and kitchen area.
Kitchen Area - Fitted with a good range of modern units with work surfaces over incorporating sink and drainer unit, island unit with breakfast bar, integrated appliances include an electric oven, electric hob with extractor chimney over, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Bedroom 1 - 4.24 x 4.01 (13'10" x 13'1") - Sash window to front with secondary glazing and electric wall mounted heater.
Bathroom - Low level WC, pedestal washbasin and panel bath with mains shower over, tiled floor, part tiled walls and electric heated towel rail.
Outside - The property benefits from an allocated secure parking space.
Council Tax Band - The Council Tax Band is Band C.
Tenure Leasehold - We are advised by the Vendors that the property is Leasehold. We have been advised by the vendor there are 106 years remaining on the lease. The ground if £125.00 per annum.
The service charge is £2,000.00 per annum.
Ground rent review period (year/month) - to be confirmed Annual Ground rent increase % - to be confirmed
Any prospective purchaser should clarify this with their Solicitor.
Important Notice - Particulars - Peter Heron Ltd for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:- The particulars are set out for general guidance only for the intending Purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is anything of particular importance which you feel may influence your decision to purchase, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so particularly, if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. All descriptions, dimensions, references to conditions and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, however any intending purchasers should not rely on them that statements are representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Independent property size verification is recommended. Lease details, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Peter Heron Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract on behalf of Peter Heron Ltd, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. The copyright of all details and photographs remain exclusive to Peter Heron Ltd. Please note that in the event the purchaser uses the services of Peter Heron Conveyancing in the purchase of their home, Peter Heron Ltd will be paid a completion commission of £300.00 by Movewithus Ltd.
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Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 106 years left
- Ground rent
- £125 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,000 per year
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Sunderland Station0.2 mi
- St Peter's Tram Stop0.5 mi
- Park Lane Metro Station0.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SR1 over the last 12 months: flat £48k · terraced £85k · semi-detached £110k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 The Post Office, West Sunniside Sunderland SR1 1BH | Flat Leasehold | 6 Jul 2026 | £132,500 |
| 2 The Post Office, West Sunniside Sunderland SR1 1BH | Flat Leasehold | 18 May 2026 | £65,000 |
| 25 The Post Office, West Sunniside Sunderland SR1 1BH | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jul 2025 | £76,000 |
| 24 The Post Office, West Sunniside Sunderland SR1 1BH | Flat Leasehold | 16 Jan 2025 | £58,000 |
| 18 The Post Office, West Sunniside Sunderland SR1 1BH | Flat Leasehold | 4 Jun 2024 | £125,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SR1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Peter Heron Residential Sales and Lettings, Sunderland on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 05/08/2026.
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