1-bedroom flat · SR5 5DF
To rentListed 224 days · slow let
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About
Available now - Comfortable flat for over 55s Flat for one person At Pickersgill House housing scheme in Sunderland, we offer 31 one-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55 (whether retired or not).
The scheme offers the ideal balance of independence and community, with welcoming flats and shared spaces.
Situated close, and with excellent transport links to Sunderland, Seaburn and Roker, the property is within walking distance of supermarkets, a post office, local takeaways, and a doctor's surgery.
Nearby Town End Farm and Southwick are easily accessible by foot or bus. Local amenities also include a bowling alley, a pub and restaurants.
You can enjoy the freedom of your own home while also having access to a communal lounge, guest room, an on-site laundry room, and a peaceful garden with seating areas.
Social activities at the scheme include bingo, coffee mornings, lunch clubs and social evenings, giving you the option to get involved as much or as little as you choose.
With no maintenance or gardening to worry about, you can focus on enjoying life. If this property is no longer available, you can join the waiting list or enquire about other nearby locations.
Property details * For rent to people aged over 55 * Communal lounge and guest room * On-site laundry room * Garden with seating area * Social activities available * Local shops within walking distance * Great transport links to Sunderland, Seaburn and Roker * Heating, hot water and water rates included * 12 parking spaces available * Pets welcome (please ask for details) Rent information Total monthly charge: £725.93 (includes rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates).
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If you're interested in an online viewing, let us know and we will arrange this with the Local Manager.
About Anchor Anchor is the largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life in England. We manage more than 54,000 homes across almost 1,700 locations.
As a not-for-profit organisation, every penny we make is reinvested into maintaining our properties, improving our services, and building more homes for people in later life.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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About Pickersgill House, Rotherfield Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5DF
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