Surge Of Interest In Newcastle Scheme

Executive estate agent Urban Base has seen a huge amount of interest from house-hunters in the Steenberg’s Yard development at the Lower Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne.

On course to be completed in summer 2021, it has generated interest from people wanting the convenience of living close to the city centre, in a place which has the benefits of urban greenery and waterside living. Proximity to the river in complemented by being close to cafes, restaurants, an artisan bakery, unique workspaces and cultural venues.

Steenberg’s Yard is being developed by PfP Igloo – which was also behind the multi-award winning Malings development – and when completed will offer 28 duplex two- and three-bedroom homes, all with outdoor terraces.

Jan Dale of Urban Base said: “With the situation caused by coronavirus we have seen that people are looking for alternatives to city centre living. And the appeal of Steenberg’s Yard is that it’s not only unique and exceptional but it’s right in the heart of the Ouseburn Valley which is such a fantastic place to be.

“It’s a community in its own right and I think that has become very important to people given what everyone has been through in the last few months. People want to stay close to home and these properties are so close to so many great local businesses, have fantastic views over the river and offer a really chilled lifestyle, which is now more important than ever.”

Steenberg’s Yard has been designed to make the most of natural light and space and has drawn its inspiration from local historic warehouses in the conservation area. Its Scandinavian styling also links back to the site’s history, with its namesake, Mr Richard Steenberg, moving to Newcastle from Denmark in the 1850s with the Jutland Steamship Company, which imported timber from Scandinavia and exported grindstones to Denmark. Steenberg started a warehousing business using the buildings on the site - which then became known as Lower Steenberg’s Yard.

Subsequently it became a cattle sanatorium which was demolished in 2005 and the site has been empty until work started on the new properties.

Chris Barnard, chief officer of the Ouseburn Trust, understands completely why there is so much interest by people wanting to make the area their home.

“One of the Trust’s guiding principles in what we value about new schemes is that they contribute to the mixed-use nature of the Valley,” he said. “It is composed of residential dwellings, workspaces, and leisure venues and public realm and we wish to maintain such a mix going forward. Steenberg’s Yard contains a mix of residential and commercial workspace and permeability for other Valley users which ensures that mix is retained within the Valley.

“This in turn should also contribute to what makes Ouseburn a great place to live as well as work and play. We also look for schemes which are designed for the place rather than something which could be anywhere, and PfP Igloo have worked closely with the Trust and this community to capture and respond to views on the proposal.”

People who have registered their interest in the properties are now being offered a socially distanced meeting to secure their home.

Find out more at www.steenbergsyard.com.

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