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2025 - EXCELLENT HOUSE IN POPULAR AREA NEXT TO ERNEST PLACE UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION -
Individuals or group of 4. Also suitable for group of 3rd years wishing to stay for summer for Graduation etc.
Also highly suitable for PGCE Students as many of the schools used for teaching Placements by the University are right on the local bus routes and easy to travel to.
Availability of Rooms from 1st Oct 2025
(Rm1) Single Room : 2025-6
(Rm2) Master Double : 2025-6
(RM3) Regular Double: 2025-6
(Rm4) Single Room: 2025-6
Bills included @ £34 per week subject to fair use policy.
Gas
Electricity
Water
TV Licence
1000mbs fibre Broadband
The University and colleges are easily reached through small town centre by bus, walking or cycling. 5-6 minutes town by bus; also buses to Science Site/ Bill Bryson Library. Buses run from outside the house and subsidised tickets are available with Student Union cards.
It is considerably less costly to live in this area than the town centre, though very convenient.
Landlady is a Durham Alumna so understands student needs.
Vehicles:
Free Parking on the driveway and on-street. Secure bike storage.
Facilities
The house is near shops & takeaways, and a 5 minute walk to both Dragonville Shopping Centre and Durham Retail Parks which include Tesco Extra, Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Home Bargains, B&Q, Currys, PC World, Pizza Hut, discount and clothes shops.
Accommodation:
One Large Double Bedroom and one Standard Double each for single occupancy.
Full double bed with 4 storage drawers, quilt and pillows (no covers provided) chair and computer desk or table. Individual Security door locks.
Two Single Bedrooms, for single occupancy with wardrobe, full single bed with storage drawers quilt and pillows (no covers provided), one downstairs with additional patio doors on to garden.
Individual Security door locks.
Use of the rest of the House & facilities:
Bathroom with bath/shower/toilet. (no towels provided)
Lounge.
Fully fitted Kitchen with Fridges & Freezers,
Automatic Washing Machine, Family Sized
Cooker, Microwave, Toaster & Kettle
Pans, Crockery & Cutlery.
Storage room - secure for bikes & Stuff etc.
Vacuum Cleaner, Mop & Bucket, Brush & Pan Provided.
Fully Double Glazed and with Central Heating, radiators throughout.
Ideal for 4 to share or for four individuals.
Post Grads, PhD, Erasmus & Undergraduate Students only.
Short Stay Terms:
Payable either monthly or wholly in advance,
Includes Unlimited Fibre Broadband via Wifi, DVD Player & Flatscreen & TV Licence, Gas, Electricity & Water.
Garden and barbecue!
Landlords live out and have a positive 12 year track record with Spareroom/Flatshare.
(Students are exempt from Council Tax in this Band B property)
Great place to live: "everything works every day"!
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