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.
9. The Limes, Front Street, Whitburn, £849,950
This Grade II-listed building has had extensive renovations in recent years. The 0.4acre plot also has a detached coach house. The Limes, which is thought to have been constructed in 1869 for Sir John Fenwick, was originally occupied as one detached dwelling and the building was subsequently divided into three individual homes some decades ago. Photo: rightmove
10. The Crescent, Cleadon Village, £825,000
Set in a private road in Cleadon, this modern, detached home has plenty of character. It's a secluded property accessed via a sweeping driveway in a mature garden spread over 0.33 acres. It has three bedrooms and a high-spec finish. Photo: rightmove
11. Ashbrooke Range, £800,000
A grand home in the heart of Ashbrooke, this elegant home has seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. It's a short walk to Backhouse Park and the city centre. Photo: rightmove
12. Cox Green, £650,000
A secluded spot, despite being a short drive from main roads, this three-bedroom home is in countryside at the foot of Penshaw Monument Hill. It's within walking distance of the banks of the River Wear and the Riverside Golf Club with plenty of riverside and country walks right on your door step. Photo: rightmove