For Sale By Auction | 11:00, 04 February 2026 | Lot 32

Apartment 178, Echo Building, West Wear Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 1XH

*Guide | £27,000 (plus fees)

  • Flat
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Tenure: Leasehold.

Call the team on 0191 908 9691 for more information

Auction Date

Wed 04/02/2026

Auction Time

11:00

Auction Venue

Live Stream

TENTH FLOOR APARTMENT WITH AMAZING CITY VIEWS! CURRENTLY LET, ACHEIVING £850PCM (£10,200 ANNUALLY) **internal pics pending

A well presented tenth floor, city-facing two bedroom duplex apartment extending to approximately 819 sq.ft, enjoying impressive views across Sunderland, the River Wear and the Wearmouth Bridge. The property benefits from an allocated parking space and excellent transport links. The accommodation briefly comprises a communal entrance with lift and stair access to the tenth floor, private entrance hallway, two double bedrooms including a main bedroom with en-suite shower room, a separate main bathroom, and stairs leading to an upper-floor spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The elevated position provides excellent city views. The apartment is currently let on an AST expiring September 2026, producing an annual rental income of £10,200 (£850 pcm). The annual service charge for FY2025 is £4,858.24, with an annual ground rent of £389.00. Full tenancy and lease details are available within the legal pack. Situated within the iconic Echo Building on the south bank of the River Wear, the property is ideally located for Sunderland city centre amenities, rail and Metro services, and major road links.

Tenure

Leasehold.

Service Charges

The seller informs us of the following charges: Annual Service Charge payable £5,463.16 Ground Rent payable £389 per annum

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating C

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

Sunderland City Council

Solicitors

Sintons Solicitors, Ref: Nathan Johnson, Tel: 0191 226 3803

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - £900 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £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.

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