5 bed detached house for sale

Sunderland Road, Gateshead NE10

For sale by online auction ending 25th July 2025 at 12:00PM. The property is sold under unconditional auction terms and conditions.

Striking Five Bedroom Detached Requiring Updating

Standing with timeless pride since 1827, Felling Lodge is a striking detached residence that exudes historical charm and character. A rare opportunity for the discerning buyer, this grand home offers not only generous proportions—boasting over 3,400 square feet of living space—but also the chance to restore a piece of local heritage to its former glory.

From the moment you arrive, the home's character is evident. Set behind a gated driveway and surrounded by mature gardens to the front, side, and rear, Felling Lodge is ideally positioned for access to local shops and amenities as well as for access to transport routes and services.

Inside, the home reveals a layout that caters perfectly to both family life and entertaining. Three expansive reception rooms, each brimming with potential, provide flexible living and social spaces—ideal for everything from formal dining to relaxed gatherings. There is a spacious fitted kitchen to the ground floor as well as a generously sized store room and garage.

The conservatory to the side further extends the living space, offering views of the surrounding gardens.
Upstairs, five generously sized bedrooms await, offering ample space for a growing family, guest accommodation, or even a luxurious master suite with walk-in dressing areas and en-suite potential.

Upstairs, five generously sized bedrooms await, offering ample space for a growing family, guest accommodation, or even a luxurious master suite with walk-in dressing areas and en-suite potential.

Outside, the charm continues with beautifully bordered gardens that frame the property and provide plenty of space for outdoor entertaining or gardening. The garage/workshop offers practical storage solutions or could be converted into a hobbyist’s haven or home office subject to any relevant building regulation consents.

This is more than just a house—it’s an opportunity to own and shape a piece of history. Felling Lodge is ready to be restored into a remarkable family home that reflects your style while honouring its rich past.

Entrance Hallway

Lounge (7.46m x 4.34m)

Dining Room (4.25m x 3.6m)

Sitting Room (5.47m x 5.26m)

Kitchen (5.08m x 3.69m)

Garage/Storage Room (12m x 2.93m)

Half Landing

Lean-To

First Floor Landing

Bathroom (3.68m x 1.92m)

Bedroom One (5.53m x 3.81m)

Bedroom Two (4.39m x 3.89m)

Bedroom Three (5.34m x 2.79m)

Bedroom Four (4.27m x 3.04m)

Bedroom Five (4.46m x 2.54m)

Externally

Tenure

Sarah Mains Residential have been advised by the vendor that this property is freehold, although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the tenure before proceeding to purchase the property.

Property Information

Local Authority: Gateshead
Flood Risk: This property is listed as currently having a very low risk of flooding although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the flood risk before proceeding to purchase the property.
TV and Broadband: BT, Sky – Basic in the area
Mobile Network Coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three, O2 in the area
Please note, we have not seen any documentary evidence to be able to confirm the above information and recommend potential purchasers contact the relevant suppliers before proceeding to purchase the property.

Recording Devices

Please be aware that some properties may be equipped with CCTV, video doorbells, or other recording devices (including internal audio/video surveillance) for security purposes. While viewings are conducted in private homes, we ask that all attendees respect that the property owner may choose to monitor or record access to their home. If you have any concerns regarding this, please speak to a member of our team prior to your appointment. We have advised all vendors that any recording during viewings should be disclosed and used strictly for personal purposes only, in accordance with data protection and privacy laws.

Terms & Timescales

This property is being sold subject to unconditional purchase premium auction terms and conditions.

Legal Pack

A legal pack is available for this property. We strongly advise all potential bidders thoroughly read through the legal pack prior to bidding, paying particular attention to the special conditions. If you are unsure of anything contained within the pack, please consult a legal representative.

Deposit

In order to secure the purchase a buyer will pay a deposit of 5% (subject to a minimum of £3,000) which contributes towards the overall purchase price of the property.
The deposit is non-refundable.

Buyer Fees

This property is sold subject to a non-refundable purchase premium of 2.4% inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £3000 inc VAT. This does not form part of the purchase price.

More Information

For further information please contact our auction department on or email

Online Auction Notice

I hereby acknowledge and confirm the following:

Once placed, my bid cannot be withdrawn and will stand until 2 hours after the auction closes. My bid may be accepted by the seller at any time before the close of the auction. I have read and understood the terms of the auction and my bid is placed accordingly. I have read and understood the legal pack applicable to this property and I understand that I am bound by the special conditions contained within. If my bid is successful at any point from now until up to 2 hours after the auction closes, I shall be bound by the lot terms and conditions as advertised online.

The auction will continue to run if there is a bid within 10 minutes of the closing time. After 10 minutes without a bid, providing the reserve price has been met, the highest bidder will be successful. If there is another bid within 10 minutes of the last bid, the auction countdown timer will be restarted for another 10 minutes to allow further bidding. This (truncated)