Spacious, Fully Furnished DB room– All Bills in!

Spacious, Fully Furnished Double Room – All Bills Included – Ideal for Postgraduate Students
📍 Prime Location between City Retail Park and Durham City Centre
💡 No Agency Fees | 1 XL Double Available!
💡 Generous Shared Spaces – Big Property!
🔒 Safe, Quiet, and Homely – Designed with Postgraduates in Mind
⚠️ Rooms Fill Fast – Last Year’s Students Who Delayed Missed Out!

Are you a postgraduate student looking for a quiet, clean, and homely space to study, relax, and occasionally socialise? This spacious double room in a well-maintained shared house in Gilesgate could be perfect for you.

🛏️ The Room

1 XL DB rooms, fully furnished featuring:

* Double bed
* Desk, chair, and additional seating
* Bookcase/shelving
* Wardrobe and storage unit

🏠 The House

A spacious, high-ceiling terrace house offering:

* Large open-plan communal lounge/kitchen
* Long kitchen island with seating and plenty of cupboard space
* Fully equipped with: fridge/freezer, cooker/oven, washing machine/dryer, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, iron & ironing board
* Private back garden/patio with drying line and garden table and chairs
* One clean, recently tiled bathroom with electric shower, basin, and toilet
* On-street parking available

📍 Location

Conveniently located in Gilesgate, walking distance to:

* 10 mins** to City Retail Park (Tesco Extra, Aldi, TK Maxx, Home Bargains, Dunelm, B\&M and more)
* 10 mins** to Hild Bede College (Education Dept.)
* 15 mins** to Durham City Centre (Gala Theatre)
* 30 mins** to Science Site via footbridge

💡 Bills & Tenancy

All essential bills included in rent:

* Wireless fibre-optic broadband
* Water
* gas & electricity (landlord covers £100/mo "pay as you go" usage)
* Building insurance
* Council Tax exempt for full-time students (council tax isn't a payable cost, an exemption letter is required from your university)

Additional features:

* Combi boiler with thermostat – energy efficient
* Annual gas safety checks
* Fire doors on all bedrooms and kitchen
* Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout
* Secure locking systems on all doors and double-glazed windows

📅 Tenancy Terms

* Minimum tenancy: **10 months**
* Shorter lets may be considered (please enquire)
* Deposit protected via a government-approved scheme

💷 Excellent Value Compared to Similar Listings
Many nearby shared houses with 5–6 tenants often charge more per person and require longer commitments. Here, you’ll benefit from spacious accommodation, fewer housemates, and all bills included, with the added bonus of greater flexibility.

👩‍🏫 Meet Your Landlady

Hello! I’m Maria, your landlady. I’ve worked in Higher Education for over 25 years and have supported many international and UK students. Having once been a student myself, I know the importance of feeling safe, respected, and at home. I’ve created this space to reflect just that.

Many happy tenants have stayed here – you can read their testimonials (PDFs available upon request). I'm happy to answer any questions about the house, rent, or local area. I also have an online profile you can view for additional peace of mind.

📩 Interested? Contact me today to
Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you. 😊

⚠️ Note on Availability
In previous years, several students who waited too long to secure their accommodation struggled to find a decent place later in the season. Some even got back in touch hoping for availability — but unfortunately, I was fully booked.

If this room suits your needs, I recommend getting in touch sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. Thank you for reading!