'City of light' all set for a bright future.

LOCAL developers Glenrose Developments has long extolled the virtues of the City of Sunderland as a place to 'live', 'work' and 'play'.

With several successful and award-winning developments of residential housing already in areas of Roker, Tunstall, Ashbrooke, Cleadon and the Boldons the company is committed to aiding the revitalisation of the area.

Their head office is housed on the north side of the Wear overlooking their grandest contribution to the cityscape of Sunderland - the iconic Echo 24 development.

Echo 24 which consists of 179 apartments over 10 floors with commercial space available on the ground floor has been a proven success story. Compare any other city centre development in a UK city at night and you can see that the 'lights' are definitely shining in Sunderland.

Following the success of the residential scheme Glenrose is now marketing the commercial space. In its prominent gateway to the city location offering unrivalled views over the river, interest is expected to be keen.

Unit 2 is now home to the new and vibrant surroundings of the superb Asiana Fusion Restaurant which is rapidly gaining a reputation on Wearside and beyond. Offering a fusion of tastes from Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Vietnam there is something to suit every palate. Check out the special Christmas and New Year menus on their website at www.asianafusion.co.uk and be sure to book early.

Unit 1 which covers 581.5sqm (6,259sqft) features full height perimeter glazing and is available to let/purchase as either a whole or can be subdivided to suit enquirers needs.

Planning has been obtained for retail, restaurant, bar, health and fitness or office use. Knight Frank has been appointed as selling agent and enquiries can be directed to Simon Barratt on [phone] or alternatively contact their head office on 08703 515 060.

Despite the problems created in the housing market over the last two years due to the credit crunch many financial pointers show a levelling out of prices with actual growth reported in each of the last three months. There are now signs that the pent-up demand for property is about to fuel a flood of new entrants to the market. To meet this demand and further demonstrate their faith in the City of Sunderland, Glenrose is pleased to announce two brand new developments for 2010.

At Fulwell, the newly christened 'Rokerlea' development will consist of 35, one-and twobed apartments. The colours and mix of brickwork together with differing roof levels will create an aesthetically pleasing design complimenting and enhancing the local area.

Consisting of two main blocks aligned around courtyard parking the design will create an enclosed development on this island site.

The apartments will come complete with fully fitted kitchens including oven, hob, fridge freezer and washer/dryer, together with audio entry system and individual intruder alarm. All kitchens, bathrooms and wcs will have vinyl flooring and all rooms will benefit from vertical blinds.

Rokerlea is only minutes away from the city centre, while allowing easy access to the major road routes. A 10-minute stroll will bring you to Roker/Seaburn coastline.

All surveys cite a lack of quality executive housing within the city and Glenrose hopes to satisfy some of that demand with their development at Rydale Park, Ryhope.

The development will consist of 19 executive detached houses forming a premier address for the south of Sunderland. Designed as a cul de sac to restrict the flow of traffic to residents and visitors the road layout can now be clearly seen from the new Ryhope bypass.

Providing views out over the sea the development should prove a haven to relax and unwind whilst offering easy access to the A19 and A1M as well as Doxford's International Business and Retail parks.

The specification will be to a very high standard and is expected to incorporate amongst other features, fully fitted kitchens, full height quality tile choices to bathrooms/en suites, contemporary sanitary ware, smart technology, remote garage doors and fully turfed gardens (there's even a garden shed provided!).

For further information on any of our developments please visit our website at www.glenrosedevelopments.co.uk or contact our head office on 08703 515 060.

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ICONIC The Echo 24 development has proven to be a huge success in the ongoing regeneration of Sunderland.