Quiet Double Room+Off Street Parking+Use of Bike

 
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Area:
Witton Gilbert
Postcode:
DH7
Available:
25 May 2026
Min term:
3 months
Max term:
12 months
Double room:
£650pcm

🏡.🚴 Spacious double room with large garden, off street parking, use of a bike (and garage storage) and amazing countryside views in peaceful home.
Ideal for postgraduate, masters student or professional. All bills included.

🌿 Bright Double Room in Spacious Home – 3 miles from Durham City – Bills Included
📍 Location: Norburn Park, Witton Gilbert, Durham DH7
🗓️ Available NOW – Move in August or September 2025
💷 Rent: £650 per month (all bills included)
🛏️ Room Type: Furnished double room in a large, peaceful house
📅 Contract:3-12 months (ideal for a Durham University postgraduate or profesional)

🏡 The Room:
Bright, spacious, and quiet– perfect for focused study or relaxation.

Fully furnished: modern, high quality furniture, including comfy double bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, desk, chair, and wardrobe.

Stunning countryside views from your bedroom window and beautiful walks/runs/cycles on your doorstep.

Fast fibre broadband.

Shared bathroom (plus a separate downstairs toilet)

🏠 The House:
Spacious, tidy home with a large kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom (with bath and shower)

Shared with me (the live-in landlord). I'm a teacher in a local secondary school. You’ll have lots of space and privacy. I’m at work during the day and value a quiet, clean respectful home.

Washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, food storage space.

Large, sunny garden with outdoor seating and terrace.

Off-street parking and secure bike storage - free bike provided if you wish to cycle for uni, work or pleasure.

Quiet residential area, perfect for postgraduate students and professionals.

🚴‍♂️ Location & Transport:
Excellent links to Durham City:

15 mins by bike via cycle path; 30 mins scenic cycle via old railway lines.
Frequent buses: 2 routes, 150m and 800m walk to bus stops arriving in 17 mins.
8 mins by car

Local shops: Morrisons Daily and Post Office just 500m away; Tesco 15mim walk.

Nearby: 3 traditional pubs, a Chinese takeaway, and 20min walk to doctor’s surgery, cafes, and restaurants.

👋 About Me:
I’m a secondary teacher at a local school, relaxed, friendly, sporty and widely. I'm sporty (running mainly) and enjoy the outdoors.

🙋‍♀️ Who I’m Looking For:
Preferably a postgraduate student at Durham University (PhD students, masters student, trainee teachers) or professionals.

Mature, tidy and respectful.

Non-smoker, no pets, no parties. Occasional guests welcome with prior agreement.

Must be happy to help keep shared areas clean.

📋 Key Details:
Rent: £650 per month (all bills included: gas, electricity, water, broadband, tv licence, council tax)

Deposit: £650 (1 month’s rent)

Agreement: Lodger agreement (live-in landlord)

ID and Right to Rent checks required

📅 Viewings:
Available most afternoons/evenings (after 4pm) and weekends

In-person or virtual viewings welcome

📲 Interested?
Please message me on Spareroom, WhatsApp or by text first – I look forward to hearing from you. Matt

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Location info

  • Witton Gilbert
  • DH7

Extra costs

Deposit
£650.00
Bills included?
Yes

Amenities

Furnishings
Furnished
Parking
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garden/terrace
Yes
Balcony/Patio
No
Disabled access
No
Living room
shared
Broadband included
Yes

Current Household

# housemates
1
Total # rooms
4
Age
45
Smoker?
No
Any pets?
No
Language
English
Nationality
British
Occupation
Professional
Interests
music, travelling, cooking, reading, sports, socialising, films, food, football, running, cycling, cinema, gardening, languages, culture
Gender
Male

New Housemate preferences

Couples OK?
No
Smoking OK?
No
Pets OK?
No
Occupation
Don't mind  
References?
No
Min age
21
Max age
40
Gender
Males or females
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