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Scholars View, Houghton-le-spring, Sunderland
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£900 pcm£208 pw

Scholars View, Houghton-le-spring, Sunderland, DH5 0NY

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Bungalowtype
809sq ft
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 4 days ago · Houghton le Spring

How the price compares

This home£900 pcm
Median 2 bed in DH5£650 pcm7 homes listed
Difference+38%above the area median

Key features

  • £500 shopping voucher!!
  • Nil Deposit Option available
  • Energy efficient homes to save money on bills
  • Private gardens and communal green spaces
  • Close to local amenities, parks and retail
  • 24/7 In-house maintenance teams
  • Well-connected location
  • Off street parking
  • Rolling tenancies available
  • Excellent commuter connections to Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Durham.

About this home

***£500 Shopping voucher available!***

Scholars View is a welcoming neighbourhood offering modern, energy-efficient homes in a peaceful setting, just a short distance from Durham city centre.

With landscaped green spaces, quiet streets, and countryside views, it's a place where you can enjoy a slower pace while staying connected. Local shops, schools, and leisure facilities are close by, and excellent transport links via the A1(M), A167, and nearby train stations make travelling around the North East simple.

Your dedicated on-site resident services manager is always on hand to provide support, share local knowledge, and help you feel at home from day one.

More than just a collection of houses, Scholars View is a friendly community designed for comfort, convenience, and long-term peace of mind.

Type: 2- Bed Bungalow Location: Scholars View, Hetton-le-Hole

Energy-efficient: EPC rating B to enjoy lower bills

You'll also enjoy: * Elevated position with beautiful views across the surrounding countryside and town * Quiet, family-friendly streets with landscaped green spaces and play areas for children * Spacious gardens and private driveways with every home * Excellent transport links with easy access to the A1(M), A167, and nearby train stations for travel to Durham, Newcastle, and beyond * On-site resident services manager for reliable maintenance and a friendly face * Residents' community app - stay connected, informed, and part of your neighbourhood

Your new home has: * Spacious living room - perfect for family time & relaxed evenings. * A modern kitchen, fully integrated into dinning space, with energy-efficient appliances. * Spacious master bedroom offering plenty of room to unwind - plus en-suite. * Second bedroom is also spacious with room for wardrobes & extra storage. * Sleek, contemporary bathroom with a full-size bath and overhead shower. * Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the ground floor - easy to clean.

This home is available with flatfair's Nil Deposit solution. Skip the traditional deposit and pay a one-off check-in fee equal to 28% of one month's rent (+VAT). It's a simple, upfront alternative that keeps moving costs down - though please note this fee is non-refundable and can't be used to cover any future damages.

If you would like to view this property please make an enquiry through Rightmove and the team will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time

Who's my landlord?

Renting with Placefirst means stability, service and no surprises. We're a pet-friendly landlord with a dedicated resident services manager, 24/7 in-house maintenance and round-the-clock emergency support - so you're never left chasing a fix or feeling on your own.

One to bear in mind - pics are representative of the quality and finish of our homes. Please don't be shy - arrange a viewing for the exact property type and layout available.

Kindly be advised that this property, while constructed within the last 2 years, has had previous occupants. Consequently, there might be signs of wear and tear. However, we rigorously maintain and inspect each property after a tenant vacates to guarantee it upholds our high standards of quality. Additionally, we perform any necessary repairs and improvements we deem essential before the new tenant's move-in to ensure a comfortable living experience.

Property details

Property type
Bungalow
Size
809 sq ft / 75 sq m
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Deposit
£1,065
Tenancy
Long term
Minimum term
1 month
Parking
Yes
Garden
Back garden
Heating
Gas central

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Seaham Station4.2 mi
  • Horden Station5.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH5 over the last 12 months: terraced £94k · semi-detached £160k · detached £238k · flat £50k.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH5

Renting costs

Typical income needed£27,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£208one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£1,038five weeks' rent

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

Listed by Placefirst, Scholars View on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 4 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 04/11/2026.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Before the tenancy starts payable to Placefirst: * Holding Deposit: 1 week's rent * Deposit: 5 weeks' rent During the tenancy, Placefirst reserves the right to charge you: * Payment of up to £50 if you want to change the tenancy agreement * Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate 2% above base rate * Payment at cost (invoices would be provided) for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices * Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable: * Utilities - gas, electricity, water * Communications - telephone and broadband * Installation of cable/satellite * Subscription to cable/satellite supplier * Television license * Council Tax Other permitted payments - Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. Tenant protection Placefirst Ltd is a member of Tenancy Deposit Scheme ( and a member of Property Redress Scheme (id number PRS005863) which is a redress scheme ( You can find out more details by contacting the Residential Service Team directly on . Placefirst are a pet friendly landlord, subject to conditions. No animal can be kept at a property without prior written consent from Placefirst as there may be an additional rent payable. Please contact our Resident Services Team directly on for more information. 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 55SCHOLAR15. 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 Placefirst, Scholars View. 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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