Bright spacious double room with countryside views

Area:

Witton Gilbert

Postcode:

DH7

Available:

Now

Min term:

3 months

Max term:

12 months

Short lets considered:

Yes

Double room:

£650pcm

🏡.🚴 Spacious double room with large garden, off street parking, use of a bike and 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, except council tax)
🛏️ Room Type: Furnished double room in a large, peaceful house
📅 Contract: 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 comfortable double bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, desk, chair, and wardrobe.

Stunning countryside views from your bedroom window and beautiful walks 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 12 mins.
7 mins by car

Local shops: Morrisons Daily and Post Office just 500m away

Nearby: 3 pubs, a Chinese takeaway, 20 min walk to larger Tesco Metro, doctor’s surgery, cafes, and restaurants

👋 About Me:
I’m a secondary teacher at a local secondary school, relaxed, friendly, sporty and widely travelled.

Fluent Spanish speaker, it would be a bonus if you speak Spanish, but it’s obviously not essential!

Sporty and enjoy the outdoors.

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

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)

Deposit: £650 (1 month’s rent)

Agreement: Lodger agreement (live-in landlord)

ID and Right to Rent checks required

📅 Viewings:
Available most evenings (after 6pm) 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

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