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.
9. Mansion House, Fleet Avenue, Hartlepool
A stunning two storey penthouse at the Marina and it comes with beautiful sea views. It is marketed by Smith & Friends Estate Agents, Hartlepool for £235,000. | Smith & Friends Estate Agents, Hartlepool
10. Quayside, Hartlepool
A third floor jewel with beautiful views of Hartlepool Marina and it is marketed by Manners & Harrison, Hartlepool for £200,000. | Manners & Harrison, Hartlepool
11. St. Mary Lane, St. Mary Park
An 'exceptional' penthouse apartment marketed by Northumberland Properties (Alnwick), Alnwick and set within the highly regarded St. Mary Park on the edge of Morpeth. It is for sale at £400,000. | Northumberland Properties (Alnwick), Alnwick