Sunniside Farm, Sunniside Lane, Cleadon Hills, South Shields
- Land size
- 3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 7
Key Features
- Exceptionally High Finish Throughout
- Breath-taking Panoramic Views
- Downstairs W/C & Utility Space
- Offering Great Potential for Further Development
- Two En-Suite Bedrooms
- Separate Self Contained Annex
- External Office Space
- Garage Space for Multiple Vehicles
- Gymnasium with Sauna & Shower
- Three Paddocks & Six Stables
Description
Jan Mitchell Properties are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional opportunity to acquire this substantial detached former farmhouse, self contained annex, office space, gym and range of barns, garages and stable blocks all with planning for conversion in perpetuity, occupying a circa three acre plot including three paddocks, situated on an enviable elevated position enjoying panoramic views across Northumberland, Newcastle and Gateshead in Cleadon Hills, above the ever desirable and popular picturesque village of Cleadon Village, conveniently positioned for access to both Tyneside and Wearside.
The property is accessed via private electric double gates and sweeping drive, which leads to the impressive pillared entrance, Internally the main house is finished to an impressive standard throughout, the double fronted residence boasts spacious and versatile accommodation with high quality fixtures and fittings. The property is ideally suited to equestrian purchasers, those seeking multi-generational living with the self contained annex, those running a business from the premisses with the offices or buyers looking for further development potential, with three substantial barns benefitting from planning permission for conversion into three separate dwellings with associated paddocks.
The main accommodation briefly comprises an impressive reception hallway with staircase to the first floor, elegant living room with feature fireplace, illuminated cabinetry and open fire, formal sitting room again with feature fireplace and hardwood panelling, study/music room, cloakroom/WC, a well equipped laundry room and boot room with cloaks storage. At the heart of the home is a stunning luxury kitchen/breakfast room fitted with an extensive range of units, central island, Belfast sink, wine cooler and four oven gas Aga, opening through to a bright sun lounge/dining room with Bi-fold doors making the most of the outlook and making it an ideal space for entertaining.
To the first floor off the grand panelled landing there are four generous double bedrooms, two of which benefit from luxurious en-suite wet rooms, alongside a beautifully re-fitted family bathroom with feature freestanding bath.
Externally, the property continues to impress with extensive grounds and outstanding leisure and equestrian facilities. Electric gates open onto a substantial driveway leading to a detached four car garage and an additional block of five single garages. Further outbuildings include two offices, gym with sauna and en-suite facilities, patio/bbq area, stabling for up to six horses, two large storage barns with loft space above and three large paddocks A spacious open plan one bedroom flat with its own access, en-suite and separate w/c is also incorporated within the barn complex, providing excellent ancillary accommodation.
*Further photos of the barns and stables are available on request*
Rarely does a property of this scale, quality and versatility become available on the open market, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity with significant equestrian and development potential.
Location
Sunniside Lane is located within the highly sought after village of Cleadon, positioned in the Cleadon and East Boldon area of South Tyneside. Renowned for its charming village atmosphere, semi-rural surroundings and abundance of beautiful walks, the location offers an enviable balance of countryside living whilst remaining conveniently close to major urban centres.
The area is particularly popular due to its excellent range of local amenities, highly regarded schools and close proximity to the North East coastline. Cleadon also benefits from superb transport connections, with easy access to Sunderland, Newcastle, the A19 and the A1(M), making it ideal for commuters.
East Boldon Metro Station is within easy reach and provides regular services across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, offering direct connections to Sunderland, South Shields, Newcastle city centre and Newcastle International Airport.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS
We endeavour to make our property details accurate. However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and are not to relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Some of the imagery may have been enhanced by AI. Any services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. All the measurements and floor plans have been taken as a guide to prospective purchasers and are not to be relied upon. Please be advised that some of the information may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us direct.
MAKING AN OFFER Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. Under New Money Laundering Regulations we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
Tenure - We are not able to verify the tenure of the property as it is not always possible to see sight of the relevant documentation prior to marketing. Prospective purchasers must make further enquiries with their legal adviser
Council Tax Band: G (South Tyneside Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 210 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
23 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ridgeway Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 452
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Harton Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 636
- Type
- Community school
- Cleadon Church of England Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 484
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 226
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Harton Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,599
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Wilfrid's RC College1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,271
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Whitburn Church of England Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mortimer Community College1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,139
- Type
- Community school
- Monkwearmouth Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 810
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
£14.99 · one-off purchase
By LandSale, the platform. Not provided by the listing agent. Ready in about a minute.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026
Listing agent
Jan Mitchell Properties, Covering North East
Covering North East








