Ground floor retail unit & three-bedroom maisonette. Floor area 117.4 sq. m. (1,264 sq. ft.). Well presented property. Near Royal Hospital and student accommodations. Excellent visibility and consistent pedestrian footfall. Private yard and garage with electric roller shutters. Ideal for investors or owner-occupiers seeking opportunity.

Price £195,000 Freehold
Ref I327

Location
129 Chester Road occupies a prominent position on one of Sunderland’s busiest main roads, offering excellent visibility and footfall. Chester Road is a well-established mixed-use area with a wide range of independent retailers, cafes, takeaways, and professional services, creating a lively trading environment. The property is conveniently located approximately 0.5 miles west of Sunderland city centre and within easy walking distance of the University of Sunderland’s City Campus, the Royal Hospital, and various student accommodations — all of which generate strong local demand and passing trade.

The surrounding area benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services running along Chester Road and Millfield Metro Station less than 10 minutes’ walk away, providing easy access across Sunderland and into Newcastle upon Tyne. Major road connections such as the A1231, A690, and A19 are also nearby, offering excellent regional connectivity. This is a well-situated property ideal for investors or owner-occupiers seeking a versatile retail and residential opportunity in a thriving Sunderland location.

Description
We are delighted to present to the market this well-presented mid-terrace, two-storey property comprising a ground floor retail unit with a three-bedroom maisonette above. The property is offered with vacant possession and represents an excellent opportunity for a variety of potential uses.

The maisonette benefits from private rear access as well as internal access from the retail unit, providing flexibility for either combined or separate occupation. The ground floor was previously operated as an off-licence and convenience store, though the premises have not been traded from for several years, offering a blank canvas for a new business venture.

To the rear, the property benefits from a private yard and garage, providing valuable storage or parking space. Overall, this property would be ideally suited to investors or owner-occupiers seeking a versatile retail and residential opportunity in a well-established location.

Tenure
Freehold

Price
£195,000

Floor Area
117.44 sq. m. (1,264 sq. ft.)

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Rateable Value
The 2025 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £8,500
As the RV is below £12,000, occupiers for whom this property forms their sole trading premises will not pay business rates. We advise to seek verification of the above from the Local Rating Authority.

Council Tax Band
Band A