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Double room in a lovely detached house in quiet residential area facing farm fields, with newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, and south facing garden room, small front and back gardens and off street parking facilities. Fast wifi/broadband access included in rental cost. Solar panels and storage battery, Hive thermostats on all radiators allowing individual control of lodger’s room temperature and all help to keep utility bills down. Smart meter tracks and Octopus bills track gas and electric usage.. On direct bus route into Durham, 3 miles away. 10 minute walk to local shopping. Less than 5 minutes by car to A1 motorway Junction 61.

Spacious, furnished, North-facing double room. Good storage: additional storage under double ottoman bed, fitted wardrobes with full length mirrored door. Hall cupboard provides further hanging space and overhead storage. Attic is boarded and is available for storage of suitcases and larger items.

Bedroom has blackout curtains, and newly fitted blackout blinds. Access across corridor (ad doesn’t allow for “not en-suite” descriptor) to your own newly renovated bathroom. This has soft close toilet and walk-in fully glassed shower with multiple mirrors, mirrored bathroom storage cabinet and towel radiator.

Downstairs you have shared access to small south facing garden. Also access to newly renovated kitchen, with dishwasher, oven, microwave (cooking utensils and cutlery/crockery included). Fridge/freezer and cupboard storage provided. Utility room with coat storage and washing machine (use your own laundry products).

Cleaning company attends all interior rooms once a month, small additional cost if lodgers bedroom and bathroom are cleaned, otherwise use your own cleaning products. External window-cleaners attend monthly, cost of this included. Council Tax band C.

Quiet and organised environment, ideal for professional or student who wants to work from both home and office, and needs easy access to town and motorway.

Homeowner is an academic, working from home in separate study or in University on a variable schedule, but rarely late at night. Two small, friendly dogs (fully trained, non-allergenic) live in the house, sharing all non-tenanted rooms. Petcams in all downstairs rooms.
  • £550 pcm (double/En suite)
Availability
Available
01 Jul 2025
Minimum term
2 months
Maximum term
12 months
  • Short lets considered
Extra cost
Deposit
£300.00
Bills included?
Some
Amenities
Furnishings
Furnished
Parking
Yes
Garage
No
Garden/patio
Yes
Balcony/roof terrace
No
Disabled access
No
Living room
No
Broadband included
Yes
Current household
# housemates
1
Total # rooms
3
Age
62
Smoker?
No
Any pets?
Yes
Language
English
Nationality
British
Occupation
Professional
Gender
Female
New housemate preferences
Couples OK?
No
Smoking OK?
No
Pets OK?
Yes
Occupation
Available to all
References?
Yes
Gender
Females preferred

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