Maiden Vale by Persimmon Homes in Sunderland

Located in between Ryhope and Tunstall, Maiden Vale is nestled in a peaceful coastal village whilst also befitting from being close to the centre of Sunderland. With good access to the wider region and a choice of superb three and four bedroom homes, there's something for everyone at Maiden Vale.

• Choice of 3 and 4 bedroom homes
• Beautiful coastal location
• Close to the centre of Sunderland
• Good access to the wider region

You'll benefit from numerous supermarkets and local stores in Ryhope and Silksworth. Silksworth Lane Retail Park nearby. Sunderland city has The Bridges shopping centre at its heart with over 100 stores and many well-known brands to choose from.

Silksworth has a Sports Complex and community swimming pool. Ryhope Community Centre has over 50 leisure/activity sessions each week. The Ryhope Engines Museum is a popular local visitor attraction with two Victorian beam engines as well as other steam engines and pumps. Locally there are many stunning country and coastal walks.

Pay a visit to Sunderland's Empire Theatre with an assortment of live musicals and bands, or for a taste of history you can explore the popular Sunderland Museum. For something more exhilarating head on over to the Winter Gardens; a tropical paradise with treetop walkway and dinosaurs in the Jurassic Gardens.

You'll also have the great outdoors on your doorstep. Visit Herrington Country Park with its Nordic Walking groups, cycle trails, and play park, or head to the coast Ryhope beach. Take a stroll along the restored Roker Pier whilst enjoying a tasty ice cream. You can also head over to Roker Park with its lake, miniature railway and colourful floral displays during the summer months. You'll still be spoilt for choice for activities in the winter months – The Sunderland Illuminations light up the seafront on crisp winter evenings, or put on your warm coats and go on a fresh walk along the coastal footpath with its denes created in the last Ice Age.

Maiden Vale is surrounded by local agricultural farmland giving the development a rural feel. Ryhope and Silksworth nearby have significant local amenities on the doorstep. The Tunstall Hills adjoining Ryhope offer spectacular views of the city of Sunderland and far beyond even down to Whitby on the coast on a clear day.