Millfield is a large village situated some two miles from Sunderland city centre. The village boasts a good array of amenities and residents can travel by bus to Sunderland. Holly Court is situated on the edge of Millfield, just off Chester Road.
The estate, built in 1975, comprises eight one-bedroom flats for older people and 22 three-bedroom family houses. However, 15 of the houses have been sold and the rate of turnover in the remaining seven is very low. All of the dwellings enjoy central heating and a garage is provided with each of the houses. The open plan lawned areas and flowerbeds are maintained by the Association.