Work has begun to create a new residential development in North Tyneside, regenerating a sought-after seafront site which was previously occupied by a derelict hotel.
The High Point View development of 14 townhouses is being built on the Promenade in Whitley Bay, replacing the ‘eyesore’ High Point Hotel which was demolished earlier this year.
The project, a joint venture between developers High Point View Ltd and North Tyneside Council, forms part of the council’s £36m Seafront Master Plan, which is regenerating the coastline from St Mary’s Lighthouse to Cullercoats Bay.
High Point View will also increase the local provision for family housing as the development will include private gardens and car parking for each household.
Contractor Northern Bear Building Services Ltd has estimated completion by mid-2017. The project has been designed by Miller Partnership Architects while law firm Sintons has handled the real estate development and construction law matters.
The properties, which are a mix of three, four and five bedrooms, all offer uninterrupted sea views with floor-to-ceiling balconies overlooking the Promenade. Each property will also be eco-friendly and include the latest automated technology to control heating and appliances.
In the few weeks the development has been marketed, developers have reported “significant” interest from potential buyers.
Alok Loomba, Partner in Sintons’ Real Estate team, said: “The project is transforming a run-down part of the beautiful Whitley Bay coastline into a very desirable residential development. This will not only bring much-needed family home provision to the coast, but also means that it will be visually attractive and will fit perfectly into the ongoing regeneration of the surrounding area.
“We are very pleased to have been instructed on this project as specialists from our teams are all working together to bring the High Point View scheme to fruition.”
