Bright double room+off street parking & bike

🏡.🚴 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