Musgrave Gardens, Gilesgate, DH1 1PJ
Listed 23 Oct 2026 · Durham
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Key features
- AVAILABLE FOR THE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC YEAR
- 4 BEDROOM STUDENT HOME
- £165 PPPW INCLUSIVE OF UTILITY BILLS
- LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM DURHAM CITY CENTRE
- SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM & DINING AREA
- MODERN FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN
- BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE
- LARGE DRIVEWAY PROVIDING OFF-ROAD PARKING
- GARDEN WITH BIKE STORAGE
- WITHIN EASY REACH OF ST HILD AND ST BEDE COLLEGE
About this home
Perfectly positioned in the popular Gilesgate area, this spacious four-bedroom student home is available for the 2027/2028 academic year and includes utility bills within the rent. Located close to St Hild and St Bede College and The Graham Sports Centre. Early reservation is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Full Description - 4 BEDROOM STUDENT ACCOMMODATION | £165 PPPW INCLUSIVE OF BILLS | AVAILABLE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC YEAR
Available for the 2027/2028 academic year, this spacious and well-maintained four-bedroom student home occupies a prime position within the ever-popular Gilesgate area of Durham. Ideally located less than one mile from Durham City Centre, the property offers convenient access to university facilities, excellent transport links and a wide range of everyday amenities, making it an excellent choice for students seeking both comfort and convenience.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, generous lounge, modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a ground floor bedroom. To the first floor are three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower cubicle.
Students will benefit from being within easy reach of St Hild and St Bede College, The Graham Sports Centre, Durham University's academic departments, library facilities and the city centre's extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and nightlife. Nearby retail parks and supermarkets provide convenient day-to-day shopping, while excellent bus routes and road links offer easy travel across the city and beyond.
Externally, the property boasts a large driveway providing valuable off-road parking, together with an enclosed rear garden ideal for outdoor dining, socialising and summer gatherings. A useful storage shed provides secure space for bicycles and sports equipment.
Further benefits include gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and recently fitted carpets throughout all bedrooms and the staircase.
£165 PPPW inclusive of utility bills (gas, electricity, water and broadband, subject to a fair usage cap of £4,200 per annum).
With its excellent location, generous living space and proximity to key university facilities, early reservation is highly recommended.
Entrance Hallway - With UPVC entrance door.
Lounge - 5.66m x 3.1m - Electric feature fire, sofas, coffee table, wall mounted TV and laminate flooring.
Bedroom 4 - 3.48m x 2.92m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Dining Area - 2.69m x 2.36m - Radiator, sideboard, vinyl flooring, dining table and chairs.
Kitchen - 3.25m x 2.74m - Range of modern wall and floor units with wood effect laminate worktops and inset wash hand basin. Fully equipped with all appliances, tiled splashbacks, radiator and vinyl flooring.
Landing -
Bedroom 1 - 4.34m x 2.67m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Bedroom 2 - 3.33m x 2.69m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Bedroom 3 - 2.95m x 2.64m - Bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and TV.
Bathroom - Close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panel bath, separate shower cubicle with electric shower and radiator.
Large Driveway - Providing off road parking to the front.
Enclosed Rear Garden -
Epc. - EPC Rating - D EPC Link -
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Tenant Fees. - A refundable holding deposit of a weeks rent to reserve a property. This is deductible from the first months rent.
A refundable tenancy deposit of one month’s rent.
£50 charge for variation, assignment, or novation of a tenancy.
Cutting charge for a replacement key.
Interest on late rent payments, if the rent is outstanding for 14 days or more. The interest rate is 3% above the Bank of England base rate for each day the rent is unpaid.
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Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Furnishing
- Furnished
- Available from
- 01/07/2027
- Deposit
- £2,860
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Durham Station1.4 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 4 Nov 2025 | £163,000 |
| 80 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PL | Terraced Freehold | 5 Sept 2025 | £159,000 |
| 44 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 30 Jun 2025 | £160,000 |
| 90 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 6 Jun 2025 | £173,000 |
| 61 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PL | Terraced Freehold | 21 May 2025 | £167,500 |
| 82 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PL | Terraced Freehold | 28 Apr 2025 | £165,000 |
| 33 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 15 Jan 2025 | £152,500 |
| 102 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PJ | Detached Freehold | 17 Oct 2024 | £218,000 |
| 56 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PL | Terraced Freehold | 15 Oct 2024 | £147,500 |
| 105 Musgrave Gardens Durham DH1 1PJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 3 May 2024 | £164,950 |
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Listed by Stuart Edwards, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 23/10/2026.
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