4-bedroom terraced house · DH1 2HB
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About
Recently refurbished throughout, this fantastic four-bedroom student property offers modern living in Gilesgate.
Ideally located close to Durham City Centre, the Science Site, Bill Bryson Library, Graham Sports Centre and St Hild & St Bede College, the property is available for the 2027/2028 academic year at £165 PPPW inclusive of utility bills.
Full Description - STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FOR THE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC YEAR £165 PER PERSON PER WEEK INCLUDING UTILITY BILLS (Utilities include gas, electricity, water and broadband, subject to a fair usage cap of £3,750 per annum.) Having recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme, this four bedroom student home offers well-presented accommodation.
Designed with modern student living in mind, the property combines comfortable communal space with generously sized bedrooms and excellent access to university facilities.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, spacious communal lounge complete with seating and TV, ground floor bedroom, and a contemporary fully fitted kitchen featuring a breakfast bar and dining area.
To the first floor are three further bedrooms and a modern bathroom suite with bath and mains-fed shower.
Externally, the property benefits from a walled front garden, driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle, and a large enclosed rear garden, perfect for relaxing and socialising.
Further benefits include gas central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout.
Ideally situated in the sought-after Gilesgate area, less than one mile from Durham City Centre, the property is perfectly positioned for students studying at Durham University.
The accommodation is within easy reach of the Science Site, Bill Bryson Library, Graham Sports Centre, and St Hild and St Bede College.
Excellent bus routes and pedestrian links provide convenient access across the city, while several major supermarkets, cafes, takeaways and local pubs can be found nearby.
Students can also enjoy picturesque woodland and riverside walks close to the property. This is an excellent student home, early reservation is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hallway - Communal Lounge - With TV and seating.
Open Plan Lounge Diner - Newly fitted range of modern wall and floor units incorporating breakfast bar with seating, wood effect laminate worktops and inset sink unit.
Integrated oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood, washing machine, fridge/freezer and all kitchen equipment. Splashbacks, laminate flooring, radiator, seating area and UPVC entrance door.
First Floor - Bedroom 1 - Bed, wardrobe, desk with chair and radiator. Bedroom 2 - Bed, wardrobe, desk with chair and radiator. Bedroom 3 - Bed, wardrobe, desk with chair and radiator.
Bedroom 4 - Bed, wardrobe, desk with chair and radiator.
Bathroom W/C - White suite comprising panelled bath with mains fed shower over and modern glass screen, vanity storage unit with inset wash hand basin and low level W/C, radiator, decor panelled walls and laminate flooring.
Large Rear Garden - Epc. - EPC Rating - EPC Link - Important Information - Please note that all sizes have been measured with an electronic measure tape and are approximations only.
Under the terms of the Misdescription Act we are obliged to point out that none of these services have been tested by ourselves.
We cannot vouch that any of the installations described in these particulars are in perfect working order.
We present the details of this property in good faith and they were accurate at the time of which we inspected the property.
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Tenant Fees. - A refundable holding deposit of a weeks rent to reserve a property. This is deductible from the first months rent. A refundable tenancy deposit of one month’s rent.
£50 charge for variation, assignment, or novation of a tenancy. Cutting charge for a replacement key. Interest on late rent payments, if the rent is outstanding for 14 days or more.
The interest rate is 3% above the Bank of England base rate for each day the rent is unpaid. The Property Ombudsman. - Membership is held with The Property Ombudsman for sales and lettings.
Client Money Protection. - Bluepace (Durham) Limited Trading as Stuart Edwards Estate Agents is part of the Money Shield Client Money Protection scheme.
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