While Sunderland may not have an Oppenheim Group, we’ve rounded up 13 of the most expensive homes currently on the market in and around the area.
1. Moor Lane, Whitburn, £1,100,000
Just outside Sunderland, in the exclusive Moor Lane, the lush gardens are a huge selling point at this period-themed home. There's five bedrooms as well as multiple multi-purpose reception rooms. The garden at the rear extends to a third of an acre and includes its own pagoda. Photo: Rightmove
2. Ryhope Road, £999,950
This Grade II-listed home is oozing with period features and charm and lies at the heart of a Victorian conservation area. The accommodation originally built in 1850 is spread over three floors and has five bedrooms. In addition to Carlton House, there is an opportunity to refurbish existing buildings and construct two new dwellings. Photo: Rightmove
3. Langham Tower, Ryhope Road, £999,950
A stunning example of Victorian architecture, Grade II-listed Langham Tower was built in 1889 as a home. It was acquired by the then Sunderland Polytechnic in 1975, and by Sunderland High School until the private school closed in 2016. Despite being used for educational purposes, it retains many of its original features, including marble fireplaces, intricate coving and stained glass windows. The property has planning permission for the change of use from a school to a hotel. This includes a restaurant and bar to the ground floor, 7 en-suite guest rooms on the first floor with the manager's accommodation sited on the second floor. Photo: rightmove
4. Undercliff Hall, Cleadon Lane, £995,000
This Victorian mansion house has charming, well-kept gardens. It's been restored by the current owners, who blended period features with more modern, luxury fittings. It also has a detached garden house set within the walled garden that could be used as a 4th bedroom or a teenage/granny flat. Photo: rightmove