Meet the neighbours

Ian and Lynne - Smith's Dock, North Shields

Name: House by Urban Splash
Price range: $

22 June 2018

Home is a place to imagine something new. We’re already building a new community at Smith’s Dock. Here’s one of our first locals with his story

“Being by the river is certainly a strong draw. Admittedly you do currently need to have a little vision in terms of how Smith’s Dock will look in a few years’ time, but it’s the rejuvenation of an old industrial site and the creation of a small new community, so the upside is you can watch the project take shape around you. A personal bonus for me is the seven minute drive to work through the tunnel – fantastic!"

Ian an Lynne - Residents at The Plateau, Smith's Dock

You can watch the project take shape around you.

"We’re not originally from the area, but it certainly appeals. It’s an industrial coast with a working history, and industry still remains in the area. It’s a great pastime of mine to log onto the Port of Tyne website and find out which ships are arriving and leaving – I like the fact I can live somewhere so modern and forward thinking but in an area steeped with history. Location wise, I work in South Shields so it’s only a few minutes through the tunnel or I can catch the ferry and cycle. I don’t think there’s many people who can say they ferry to work!”