You certainly get that in this selection of penthouse apartments which I found for sale on Rightmove.
There’s properties from South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Hartlepool but to find out more, you’ll have to take a browse through this gallery of great penthouse homes.

1. Mowbray Road, Ashbrooke
This 2-bed gem is marketed by Michael Hodgson, Sunderland for £189,950 and is described as a 'fantastic penthouse apartment in St Cuthberts Hall'. | Michael Hodgson, Sunderland

2. Whitburn Terrace, East Boldon
This 3-bed home is marketed by Jan Forster Estates, Gosforth for a guide price of £325,000, and comes with a private balcony. | Jan Forster Estates, Gosforth

3. Chandlers Road, St Peters
Michael Hodgson, Sunderland are marketing this 3-bed triplex apartment at the Bonners Raff St Peters Wharf development and it is priced at £165,000. | Michael Hodgson, Sunderland

4. Monument Court, Durham
This contemporary duplex penthouse boasts 'breath taking rooftop vistas of the surrounding area' and is for sale through Dowen, Durham for £335,000. | Dowen, Durham