Luxurious homes in central Newcastle, a huge modern mansion in Sunderland and idyllic country and seaside properties made up the most expensive house purchases in the North East last month.
Data from the Land Registry reveals the area's millionaire's rows, showing the streets where people paid the highest prices for property in October.
In Newcastle, Jesmond dominated the most expensive list, while a huge family home in Sunderland came second.
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Here's where the top 10 most expensive house purchases made in the region last month took place:
Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle
Sold for £1,025,000 on October 4
This three-storey terraced six-bed in Brandling Village is close to both the city centre and to popular Jesmond - and the price tag shows it.
The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland
Sold for £885,000 on October 4
This house was described as a "modern city mansion" by estate agents, with huge private grounds, five bedrooms and two kitchens.
St Georges Crescent, Whitley Bay
Sold for £850,000 on October 9
For that price, you get semi-detached house boasting six-bedrooms and a "great location" not far from the sea or Monkseaton Metro station.
Princess Mary Court, Jesmond, Newcastle
Sold for £770,000 on October 25
Jesmond features again, this time with a seriously pricey flat inside a swanky gated development
Old Hartley, Whitley Bay, Northumberland
Sold for £735,000 on October 23
A detached bungalow this time, it is located close enough to the sea to enjoy panoramic views.
Haw Hill, Rothbury, Northumberland
Sold for £670,000 on October 4
This quaint cottage in the picturesque rural village of Rothbury features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The Meadows, Seaton, Seaham, County Durham
Sold for £655,000 on October 1
A swish detached house with six bedrooms and a gated driveway.
Coniscliffe Road, Darlington
Sold for £610,000 on October 4
It's a little further south than we normally go, but this detached house makes the Land Registry list of the most expensive in the North East.
Grosvenor Place, Jesmond, Newcastle
Sold for £590,000 on October 4
Back to Jesmond for this terraced house, which lies just two streets parallel to ever popular Osborne Road.
Edge Hill, Ponteland
Sold for £580,000 on October 10
Well-heeled Ponteland is popular for those who want to be close to the city but still enjoy the relaxed pace of the countryside, for which this detached house obviously fit the bill for someone.
