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12 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 1BX

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Description

Auction Commencing on Monday 06th July at 1pm and ending 24 hours later on Tuesday 07th July from 11am with Auction House North East.

Please register to bid via our website - auctionhouse.co.uk/northeast

Deceptively spacious three-bedroom cottage offering character features, generous living accommodation and an enclosed rear yard with roller shutter access, ideally suited to owner-occupiers and investors alike.

Open House Viewings (no need to book)
9am until 9:30am on Tuesday 23rd June 2026
11am until 11:30am on Friday 3rd July 2026

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this deceptively spacious and characterful three-bedroom mid-terrace cottage, offering generous accommodation over two floors and presented in good overall condition throughout. Ideal for owner-occupiers, investors or those seeking a home with period charm and modern touches, the property is offered to auction with the benefit of freehold tenure.

The ground floor briefly comprises an inviting lounge with feature log-burning stove and French doors opening into a substantial dining room, creating a versatile open-plan feel ideal for entertaining. To the rear is a modern fitted kitchen with integrated cooking appliances and access to the enclosed yard, together with a contemporary family bathroom.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two generous doubles and a further single room, providing flexible accommodation for families or those requiring a home office.

Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear yard with roller shutter access, offering excellent potential for secure off-street parking or additional outdoor storage, subject to individual requirements.

Conveniently positioned for local amenities, schools and transport links, this attractive cottage combines character features such as high ceilings and fireplaces with practical modern living, making it a superb purchase for a range of buyers.

Accommodation

Three-bedroom mid-terrace cottage
Spacious lounge with feature log burner
Large separate dining room
Modern fitted kitchen
Contemporary family bathroom
Enclosed rear yard with roller shutter access
Freehold
EPC Ordered
Ideal for owner occupation or investment

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: ordered

Administration Fee: £3600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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12 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 1BX

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£201
Property: £ 40,000
Deposit: £ 4,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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