"Excellent housing experience in Durham! John was great in his role as
an owner, keeping the place in great shape and being eager to help
whenever something came up (which is hard to come by from my
experience). Highly recommended!" Vasileios (Masters Student)
Communal Living Areas
In the large living room 150mbps fibre-optic broadband supports a 50" SMART TV system, with BlueRay/DVD player, and Amazon Fire Stick, ultimately making documentaries look and sound epic. The remainder comprises a big dining table that is ideal for group work or come dine with me.
The well-equipped kitchen has a cooker, microwave, George Forman grill, large fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A breakfast bar is also provided for when the living room is just too far away.
The bathroom has a bath and powerful shower with 24/7 hot water capability from a combi boiler.
Behind the house, there is a simple grassed garden with a small patio perfect for Pimms and revision or BBQs and beer pong. Outdoor tables and chairs are provided.
The Bedrooms
All rooms are well equipped with proper desks, office chairs, shelves, and loads of storage space. Two rooms have robust double beds with super comfortable pocket sprung mattresses. The third bedroom has just as much storage and an equally excellent single bed (Suggested split Large rooms £170, Single room £160). The house has unlimited 150mbps Fibre to the home broadband and strong Wifi signal throughout.
Getting Places:
The house is a 5 minute stroll from St Bede College and 10 mins from the City Centre. Secure outhouse cycle storage is available for 2 bikes but the current guys put one in the hallway which works well. There is on-street parking (no permits required) to the front of the house. The nearest bus stop is 3 mins away. Sainsbury's Local is a few minutes walk away and multiple supermarkets deliver direct.
Money Matters:
Deposits will be held in the DPS protection scheme and a standard tenancy agreement will need to be signed. There are absolutely no fees. To ensure rapid communications all house members will be encouraged to be on a joint instant messenger group (e.g. WhatsApp) in order to flag issues simply and get them fixed fast. This has worked well over the last few years with internet issues being raised and sorted and new vacuum cleaner provided.
Fibre optic broadband internet, water, gas and electricity are all included in the bill free rent. The electricity is now sourced exclusively from renewable sources.
A cleaner and/or gardner can be provided as an additional bolt-on service if you wish and simply included in small extra cost included in the rent
"Raising the bar in student living" - Landlords Mum.