A "charming" North East B&B is set to go under the hammer as it has been listed for auction with a guide price of £775,000.

The Lemonfield Hotel in Sunderland, with its 12 bedrooms, has been put up for sale by estate agents Pattinsons.

The property, which occupies a prime position facing the sea, is described as being "immaculately presented" by the estate agents who believe it needs to be "seen to be appreciated".

The B&B comes with its own ten-space car park and ample roadside parking.

Several of the rooms have been refurbished to a "high standard".

A freehold property, it is spread across three floors.

The ground floor comprises of an owner's lounge and office, a bedroom with ensuite, and a breakfast dining room that can seat 24 people. This leads out to a paved area which provides an additional 12 to 16 covers.

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There is also potential to convert the owner's lounge into a residents' guest lounge and introduce a bar.

A kitchen, food prep area, and store room are also located on the ground floor.

The property's annexe provides four guest rooms, with one offering a sea view.

Lemonfield's main building houses an additional five guest rooms on the first floor, three of which boast sea views.

The second floor provides access to the remaining guest rooms.

The rooms can be reconfigured between doubles and twins to suit resident booking requirements.

While the property currently operates as a guest house with a "wonderful reputation", the estate agents noted that it may also be of interest to developers for conversion to apartments.

Provisional enquiries have already been made with the Local Planning Authority regarding conversion to six or seven apartments.

It is located along Sea Lane in Sunderland, a seaside town known for its picturesque coastal views.

The beach, Seaburn Lighthouse, and other local attractions are just a short walk from the B&B.