5-bedroom terraced house · DH1 1QN
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About
A well located five bedroom student property in the popular Claypath area, just minutes from Durham Market Place and within easy reach of the Science Site, Bill Bryson Library, Elvet Riverside,, Law School, Collingwood College, St Hild & St Bede, the DSU and Graham Sports Centre.
Close to shops, cafés and supermarkets, with regular bus routes and excellent road links to the A690, A177 and A1(M). Early reservation advised. Full Description - ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE 2027/2028.
£205 PER ROOM PER WEEK. INCLUSIVE OF WATER, BROADBAND, TV, GAS & ELECTRIC.
(Utilities are capped at £5500PA) Situated in the highly convenient Claypath area of Durham City, this well presented five bedroom student property offers excellent access to key Durham University buildings and everyday amenities.
Just a short walk from Durham Market Place, the home is ideally placed for Hild & St Bede, Graham Sports Centre, the Science Site, Bill Bryson Library, Elvet Riverside, the Law School, the DSU are all reachable on foot or via regular bus routes.
The accommodation provides a practical and spacious layout across two floors.
The ground floor includes an entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, shower room, and a fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining/living space, along with two double bedrooms.
The first floor offers a landing, three further double bedrooms, and a bathroom with electric shower. Externally, the property benefits from a rear garden, providing useful outdoor space.
Located close to shops, cafés, takeaways and supermarkets, the property also enjoys excellent transport connections, with frequent bus services running through Claypath and straightforward road links to the A690, A177 and A1(M).
Gas central heating and UPVC double glazing are installed throughout.
With its central location, inclusive utilities and superb access to university sites and sports facilities, early reservation is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hall - Double radiator. Stairs to first floor. Shower Room - Double shower, wash hand basin, radiator, vinyl flooring and storage cupboard.
Cloakroom W.C - Low level wc, wash hand basin and vinyl flooring.
Kitchen/Dining/Living Space - 3.39m x 3.26m - An open plan living space with a modern range of wall and floor kitchen units, laminate worktops and inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
Fully equipped and having all appliances. Tiled splashbacks, double radiator, vinyl flooring throughout and dining/living space with sofa, dining table and chairs.
Bedroom 1 - 4.55m x 4.56m - Double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and double radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 4.34m x 3.32m - Double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and double radiator.
Landing - Bedroom 3 - 4.93m x 3.48m - Double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and double radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 4.83m x 3.48m - Double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and double radiator.
Bedroom 5 - 4.94m x 3.65m - Double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and double radiator.
Bathroom - Close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panel bath with electric shower over and glass screen, décor panelled splashback, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring and chrome heated towel rail.
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.
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We cannot vouch that any of the installations described in these particulars are in perfect working order.
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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. 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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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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