Here are 10 to consider, courtesy of housing website rightmove, in an area stretching from South Shields to Hartlepool.
9. Four-bedroomed semi-detached house in South Shields
Rightmove says The Broadway home enjoys "fabulous views over the National Trust owned and maintained Leas and unrivalled views of the award winning Sandhaven beach and harbour". £360,000. Photo: UGC
10. Three-bedroomed semi-detached house in South Shields
Rightmove says of the house in Grotto Road: "The property boasts uninterrupted sea views across Tynemouth." £165,000. Photo: UGC