4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 1PJ
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Perfectly positioned in the popular Gilesgate area, this spacious four-bedroom student home is available for the 2027/2028 academic year and includes utility bills within the rent.
Located close to St Hild and St Bede College and The Graham Sports Centre. Early reservation is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Full Description - 4 BEDROOM STUDENT ACCOMMODATION | £165 PPPW INCLUSIVE OF BILLS | AVAILABLE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC YEAR Available for the 2027/2028 academic year, this spacious and well-maintained four-bedroom student home occupies a prime position within the ever-popular Gilesgate area of Durham.
Ideally located less than one mile from Durham City Centre, the property offers convenient access to university facilities, excellent transport links and a wide range of everyday amenities, making it an excellent choice for students seeking both comfort and convenience.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, generous lounge, modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a ground floor bedroom.
To the first floor are three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower cubicle.
Students will benefit from being within easy reach of St Hild and St Bede College, The Graham Sports Centre, Durham University's academic departments, library facilities and the city centre's extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and nightlife.
Nearby retail parks and supermarkets provide convenient day-to-day shopping, while excellent bus routes and road links offer easy travel across the city and beyond.
Externally, the property boasts a large driveway providing valuable off-road parking, together with an enclosed rear garden ideal for outdoor dining, socialising and summer gatherings.
A useful storage shed provides secure space for bicycles and sports equipment.
Further benefits include gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and recently fitted carpets throughout all bedrooms and the staircase.
£165 PPPW inclusive of utility bills (gas, electricity, water and broadband, subject to a fair usage cap of £4,200 per annum).
With its excellent location, generous living space and proximity to key university facilities, early reservation is highly recommended. Entrance Hallway - With UPVC entrance door.
Lounge - 5.66m x 3.1m - Electric feature fire, sofas, coffee table, wall mounted TV and laminate flooring. Bedroom 4 - 3.48m x 2.92m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Dining Area - 2.69m x 2.36m - Radiator, sideboard, vinyl flooring, dining table and chairs.
Kitchen - 3.25m x 2.74m - Range of modern wall and floor units with wood effect laminate worktops and inset wash hand basin.
Fully equipped with all appliances, tiled splashbacks, radiator and vinyl flooring. Landing - Bedroom 1 - 4.34m x 2.67m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Bedroom 2 - 3.33m x 2.69m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV. Bedroom 3 - 2.95m x 2.64m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Bathroom - Close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panel bath, separate shower cubicle with electric shower and radiator. Large Driveway - Providing off road parking to the front.
Enclosed Rear Garden - Epc. - EPC Rating - D 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.
Stuart Edwards for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice, that: (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only, and do not constitute any part of a contract; (2) no person in the employment of Stuart Edwards has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.
Client Money Protection. - Bluepace (Durham) Limited Trading as Stuart Edwards Estate Agents is part of the Money Shield Client Money Protection scheme. 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. Viewing - Contact Stuart Edwards Estate Agents for an appointment to view.
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- This rental property is offered at the advertised rent shown in this marketing material.
In accordance with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, we will not invite, encourage or accept any bids or offers above this amount.
We welcome applications from all prospective tenants who can demonstrate they can afford the rent. Discrimination against tenants with children or those receiving is not permitted.
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Should there be anything further we can assist with, please contact our office. Please note Stuart Edwards Estate Agents is the trading name for Bluepace Durham Ltd.
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