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Gilesgate, Durham City, DH1 1JA
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£2,773 pcm£640 pw

Gilesgate, Durham City, DH1 1JA

4bedrooms
2bathrooms
Terracedtype
Furnishedfurnishing

Listed 14 Oct 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£2,773 pcm
Median 4 bed in DH1£2,045 pcm57 homes listed
Difference+36%above the area median

Key features

  • Four bedroom house
  • Student property
  • Lovely location
  • Call for further details
  • Historic building
  • Casual parking nearby
  • Close to shops and pubs
  • Short walk into Durham City
  • Easy access to University

About this home

This exceptionally well-presented 4-bedroom student house is located in a highly desirable area on Gilesgate, just outside Durham City Centre and directly opposite the green. Offering the perfect balance between city convenience and a more relaxed neighbourhood feel, it’s an ideal choice for students looking for spacious, modern accommodation.

Recently refurbished to an exceptionally high standard, the property features bright, welcoming rooms throughout, modern fixtures, and plenty of storage space for practical student living. The layout includes four generous bedrooms and thoughtfully designed communal areas, making it perfect for both study and socialising.

The kitchen and living areas have been fully modernised to create comfortable and stylish spaces for cooking, dining, and relaxing. With ample room and high-quality finishes, the house combines functionality with contemporary design.

Situated close to local shops, transport links, and the city centre, this Gilesgate property offers students an excellent home with space, comfort, and convenience. Bills-inclusive packages are available for added simplicity, making this house a top choice for the 26/27 academic year. Council Tax Band: E Holding Deposit: £640.00

Property details

Property type
Terraced
Council tax band
E
Furnishing
Furnished
Available from
01/08/2027
Deposit
£3,200
Parking
Yes

Location

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  • Durham Station0.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £212k · detached £385k · terraced £210k · flat £115k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
3 St Lukes Mews
Durham DH1 1JA
Terraced
Freehold
9 Feb 2026£318,000
105 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1JA
Other
Leasehold
8 Dec 2025£100,000
148 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1QQ
Terraced
Freehold
2 Oct 2025£392,500
194 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1QN
Terraced
Freehold
28 Mar 2025£550,000
201 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1QN
Terraced
Freehold
26 Mar 2025£585,000
198 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1QN
Terraced
Freehold
25 Feb 2025£665,000
163 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1QH
Semi-detached
Freehold
7 Jan 2025£170,000
137 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1QQ
Semi-detached
Freehold
29 Nov 2024£350,000
101 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1JA
Terraced
Freehold
16 Sept 2024£278,000
93 Gilesgate
Durham DH1 1JA
Terraced
Freehold
8 Aug 2024£310,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH1

Renting costs

Typical income needed£83,190a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£640one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£3,200five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Bridgfords Lettings, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 14 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 14/10/2026.

Please note the charges listed below are the MAXIMUM fees that will be applied unless stated otherwise. Fees and Charges Holding Depositmax one week's rentFirst months rentin advanceTenancy Deposit England5 or 6 weeks depending upon the rental amountTenancy Deposit WalesUnlimitedEarly termination (requested by TT)£30 plus a charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlordLate Rentinterest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days lateLost key (or security device)equivalent to cost incurredChanging tenancy documents (after commencement of tenancy)£50 inc VAT (England only)Change of sharer (at tenants request)£50 inc VAT (England only)You will only be charged the following fees if the annual rent exceeds £100,000, or the property is occupied by a Company or the property is not used as a main or primary home Tenancy Agreement£300 inc VATExtension Agreement£125 inc VATCompany Reference£175 inc VATIndividual Reference Fee (per person)£75 inc VATAdministration£50 inc VATDamage Fee£90 inc VATGuarantor Reference per guarantor£100 inc VATDeed of Guarantee£75 inc VATCheck–In (minimum fee)£72 inc VATArrears Fee£30 inc VATOverpaid Rent Return£30 inc VATPet Licence£75 inc VATChange of Sharer£300 inc VATThe Initial Money will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer. We do not have the facilities to accept cash. Optional extras if agreed Countrywide is a member of and covered by the ARLA Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. Countrywide is also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman . Copies of the TPO Code of Practice and our complaint handling procedure are available from any of our branches. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference RISE_2045. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Bridgfords Lettings, Durham. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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