Ballast Hill Road, North Shields

Created for sociable waterfront living, this exceptional contemporary townhouse combines uninterrupted River Tyne and marina views with outstanding spaces for entertaining, hosting guests and working from home.

Its centrepiece is the first-floor open-plan kitchen and living space, which opens directly through two sets of glazed doors onto a substantial elevated south-facing terrace overlooking the marina and River Tyne.

Measuring approximately 5.52m × 3.49m—around 19m²—the terrace is far more substantial than a conventional balcony. It functions as a genuine outdoor room, with ample space for outdoor dining, drinks and relaxed gatherings overlooking the water.

The open aspect is especially significant. The outlook extends across land belonging to the property and reaching the river boundary, with no intervening third-party plot between the house and the waterfront. This gives the home its exceptional sense of openness and uninterrupted river views.

Inside, the peninsula kitchen is designed to remain connected to the social space and includes integrated ovens, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler and gas hob. Together, the kitchen, living room and elevated terrace create an impressive setting for cooking, conversation and entertaining.

An exceptional ground-floor guest suite offers considerably more than a conventional fourth bedroom with ensuite French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. Flexible enough to become a second lounge, cinema room, teen retreat, creative studio or generous home-working space.

The ground floor also includes a WC, utility and storage space, integral garage and direct access to the driveway.

The upper floor provides the principal en-suite bedroom, two further bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Rather than concentrating every activity within one conventional living area, the three-storey arrangement creates three distinct zones:

* A flexible guest, garden and second-living level
* A kitchen, social and waterfront entertaining level
* A private bedroom and home-working level

This separation makes the house particularly well suited to buyers who entertain regularly, welcome friends and family to stay, have older or grown-up children, or simply want space for different people to do different things.

Outside and practical features

The rear garden is enclosed and arranged with lawn and patio areas, with direct access from the ground-floor suite and a gated side return. To the front, the property provides driveway parking for two cars, an EV charger and an integral garage with an electric roller door.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a flexible modern waterfront home with a substantial 19m² elevated south-facing terrace, uninterrupted views and exceptional space for entertaining and accommodating guests.

From the owner

“What we have loved most is that this is the house people come to.

The elevated terrace becomes a true outdoor room in summer. There is space for everyone to eat, have drinks and spend the evening overlooking the river, while friends and family can stay without anybody feeling on top of one another.

The downstairs en-suite room has been invaluable. It can be a generous private guest suite, a separate television or film room, space for an older child, or somewhere quiet to work - and its French doors open directly onto the garden.

The three floors have given us separation rather than simply more rooms. Guests can have their own space downstairs, everyone comes together in the kitchen, living room and on the terrace, and the upper floor remains private.

It is a wonderfully sociable house, designed around having people over and making the most of the river.”

External - Under-balcony driveway providing hardstanding for two cars. With electric roller garage door; wall mounted EV charging and bin store.

Hallway - 6.48 x 2.24 (21'3" x 7'4") - Wood-floored entrance hallway with radiator and presented in light and neutral decor. With double-doored storage for washing appliances and leading to;

Ground Floor Wc - 0.87 x 1.94 (2'10" x 6'4") - Ground floor WC with Toilet, Basin and Radiator.

Utility - 3.16 x 1.71 (10'4" x 5'7") - Utility Room off Hallway and Garage, Housing the Boiler and providing versatile Storage.

Garage - 3.16 x 4.07 (10'4" x 13'4") - Garage with Electric roller door to driveway.

Bedroom Two - 3.97 x 4.59 (13'0" x 15'0") - Double Bedroom to Ground Floor with plantation shutters and doors out to the Rear Garden and fitted storage. Configurable as Secondary Sitting Room. With Door to;

Bedroom Two En Suite - 1.59 x 2.20 (5'2" x 7'2") - Tiled Ground Floor En Suite Shower Room. With Toilet, Basin, Heated Towel Rail and Shower.

Stairwell - 2.14 x 2.76 (7'0" x 9'0") - Feature Wooden Stairs to the above floors.

Living Room - 5.52 x 3.40 (18'1" x 11'1") - Large Living room. With Wooden Floors, Two sets of doors to the Balcony behind plantation shutters. Open plan with;

Kitchen - 3.31 x 2.76 (10'10" x 9'0") - Modern fitted peninsula kitchen with integrated appliances (Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Wine Cooler, Gas Stove) and window over rear garden.

Balcony - 5.52 x 3.49 (18'1" x 11'5") - Well proportioned, south-facing glass sided balcony affording views over the Marina and River.

Second Floor Landing - 1.95 x 3.15 (6'4" x 10'4") - Carpeted Landing to the second floor with doors to laundry cupboard; all three bedrooms to this level and hatch to the loft.

Bedroom Three - 2.85 x 321 (9'4" x 1053'1") - Double Bedroom to the front of the property with Juliet Balcony towards Marina. Currently being used as a home-office.

Bedroom Four - 3.37 x 2.75 (11'0" x 9'0") - Double Bedroom to rear of the property. With plantation shutters and neutral decor.

Family Bathroom - 1.68 x 2.19 (5'6" x 7'2") - Tiled family Bathroom with Shower over Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet and large mirror.

Bedroom One - 2.72 x 5.38 (8'11" x 17'7") - Principle Bedroom to the Front of the Property. With Juliette balcony to the Marina and Space for free-standing wardrobes. Leading to;

Bedroom One En Suite - Principle En Suite with Shower, Basin, Toilet, Heated Towel Rail and Privacy window to the side aspect.

Rear Garden - Fenced Rear garden laid mostly to lawn with Patio Area. Enjoying the benefit of outdoor water and electric supply. Accessible both internally and from side-return.