Here's your chance to own a bit of North East history - for £1.5 million.
Grade II listed Burdon House, a familiar sight to people who visit or work in Sunderland city centre, has come on the market. It was originally built in 1916 for the North Eastern railway company which was amalgamated with other companies to form the original London and North Eastern Railway in 1923.
The building was later owned by Railtrack who, according to the current landlords who have owned it for 30 years, used to operate railway signals from the building
The property is located opposite Mowbray Park and Winter Gardens and in close proximity to both University of Sunderland and St Peter's campuses and is currently used for lets to students and professionals.
It comprises 32 individual bedrooms, a six bedroom and a two bedroom apartment, a car park to the side provides parking for around 11 cars.
The accommodation is close to all local amenities including The Bridges Shopping Centre and a wide selection of Bars, Pubs, Restaurants and Clubs.
On the ground floor there is already a fully set up restaurant and large cafe ready to run separately or incorporate into premises. The building is being sold through Copeland Residential of Chester-le-Street, County Durham
