Here are 10 to consider, courtesy of housing website rightmove, in an area stretching from South Shields to Hartlepool.
5. Three-bedroomed lodge at Crimdon Dene
Pattinson estate agents describes the caravan park property as a "fantastic luxury lodge with a modern colour scheme and free standing furniture, making this an extremely stylish holiday home. £91,000. Photo: UGC
6. One-bedroomed apartment in Seaham
Rightmove describes this property as "a spacious and contemporary one bedroom ground floor apartment" and "with views of the Seaham coastline". £129,950. Photo: UGC
7. Four-bedroomed apartment in Sunderland
Rightmove says of this property in Southcliffe, Roker Terrace: "Occupying a superb location over looking the historic Roker Pier and the recently redeveloped promenade." £240,000. Photo: UGC
8. Five-bedroomed semi-detached house in Sunderland
Rightmove says of this property in Westcliffe Road, Seaburn: "This substantial three storey Victorian villa situated within a superb location being only 200 metres from Seaburn." ""Very pleasant views of the coastline." £325,000. Photo: UGC