West View is located in the desirable Gilesgate Bank area of Durham, offering residents convenient access to shops, restaurants and local amenities while remaining close to university facilities. The property is only a short walk from the College of St Hild and St Bede and approximately fifteen minutes from Durham’s newer Business School facilities, while Bill Bryson Library can be reached in around twenty-five minutes on foot. Its location provides an excellent balance between academic convenience and everyday city living, making it especially suitable for students studying at Durham University.
The property itself is a five-bedroom student house designed for shared living. Internally, the accommodation includes two bathrooms and an open-plan communal living area that supports both study and social interaction among residents. Every bedroom is furnished with a double bed alongside a study desk, chair and wardrobe, offering generous living space that is particularly suitable for student groups sharing together over the academic year.
The tenancy package operates on a fully inclusive basis covering gas, electricity, water, television licence, contents insurance and WiFi, helping students manage living expenses more conveniently. The property additionally participates in the Noposit scheme, allowing eligible tenants to avoid paying a traditional large deposit through two smaller payments of approximately £99, while accidental damage protection is also included. Additional facilities include central heating, fitted kitchen appliances, a washing machine, parking facilities and communal television access. The property holds an EPC rating of C and falls within Council Tax Band C.