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Scholars View, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, DH5

Letting details

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Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Unfurnished
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This property is Built For Renters.

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

809 sq ft

75 sq m

Key features

  • Popular Development!
  • 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
  • Council tax band B (one of the lowest bands possible)
  • Long term secure tenancies available
  • Off street parking

Description

Property Overview:
Type: 3-Bedroom House
Location: Scholars View, Hetton-le-Hole.
Features: Large kitchen and dining area, spacious living room, modern bathroom with over-bath shower.
Energy Efficient: EPC rating B so you'll save money on bills

Landlord Information:
Private rent available through Placefirst.
Pet-friendly landlord
Rolling tenancies, available long-term
Dedicated resident services manager, 24/7 in-house maintenance, and emergency support.

Location
Scholars view is ideally located for easy transport into nearby towns and cities for an ideal commute to work or a night on the town. The neighbourhood is only 6-10 minutes drive from main commuter roads such as A690 Durham-Sunderland link road, the A1 motorway and the A19 dual carriageway. Easy access to public transport with a high frequency bus stop adjacent to Scholars View providing direct services to Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Durham.
There are three Ofsted Good Primary Schools within 2 miles of the site.
Close to supermarkets, shops, amenities and country parks and lakes.

Lounge
Spacious, relaxing living room designed to accommodate the whole family. Light and bright, timber-effect vinyl plank flooring, TV, telephone and satellite points. All homes are fibre-enabled.

Kitchen and Dining
Well-fitted kitchen space fantastic for preparing great family meals. Fitted with contemporary, high quality Magnet kitchen with integrated electric hob & oven with extractor hood and integrated white goods. Space for a family dining table, perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Bathroom:
Modern family bathroom with white Twyfords suite, over-bath shower ceramic tiling to floors and walls, extractor fan, wall mounted heated towel rail and ceiling spot lights.

Bedrooms:
Large, light and spacious bedrooms with wall mounted TV points

Interiors
The property is finished to high standard, is decorated in a modern style and includes all floor finishes.

Exterior
Modern frontage and exterior gardens for each home. The neighbourhood includes communal landscaped garden areas, perfect for meeting your neighbours. This is managed and maintained by Placefirst.
Parking is available for each home.

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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.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Scholars View, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, DH5

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Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, DH5 0NZ

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This development is rated 4.4 out of 5.0.

53 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Experience

4.4

Value

4.1

Location

3.8

Facilities

4.2

Management

4.2

Design

4.5

Showing reviews 1–5 of 53

  • Scholars View, DH5

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Jul 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

    Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

    I have been living at Scalars View for about five years. It is conveniently located near schools and public transport, offers affordable rates, and provides comfortable living. There is an Aldi nearby, and a bit further away, a Tesco and a local swimming pool, gym, and fitness centre. I probably don't need to mention hair and nail salons—there are plenty of them everywhere.

    How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

    Prompt, same-day responses to inquiries, along with detailed, accessible, step-by-step instructions, are especially helpful for those with little prior experience dealing with rentals, security deposits, and related documentation.

    Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

    There is no place to store bicycles: leaving them in the courtyard carries a risk of theft (no one is immune to theft), and there is simply not enough space inside the house.

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Scholars View, DH5

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Jul 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

    Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

    Living in Scholars View has been a positive experience. The area is quiet, tidy, and feels safe for families. One of the biggest advantages is the close distance to the primary school — only about a 5‑minute walk, which is extremely convenient. Local shops are limited, but larger supermarkets are around a 10‑minute drive away. Public transport links are generally reliable, though less frequent in the evenings. Bin collections are regular, and anti‑social behaviour is very rare. The main downside is that parking spaces aren’t marked for specific houses, which can cause some confusion. Inside the development the streets are calm with minimal traffic noise, although the main A182 road is quite busy — but only about six houses sit directly on it, and the rest of the development is set further back and stays peaceful. Overall, it’s a comfortable and friendly place to live.

    How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

    Building management has responded relatively fast to any issues I’ve raised. Communication has been straightforward, and most concerns have been acknowledged and dealt with in a timely way. While some matters, like unmarked parking spaces, still need improvement, overall their response has been efficient and helpful.

    Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

    One thing I wish I had understood better before moving in is how uncomfortable the unmarked parking spaces can be. I knew the spaces weren’t allocated to specific houses, but I didn’t realise how often this would lead to confusion or awkward situations. It’s a small detail that isn’t obvious during a viewing, but it definitely affects day‑to‑day convenience. Other than that, the development has been a pleasant place to live.

    Manager's response

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're really pleased to hear that you're enjoying life at Scholars View and appreciate your kind comments about the homes and the well-maintained surroundings. It's great to know that the community feels safe, welcoming and well suited to family life, particularly with local schools and amenities close by. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the unallocated parking spaces and understand how this can sometimes impact day-to-day convenience. Thank you for being a part of the Scholars View community. 😊

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    Team PF, Marketing

    Jul 2026

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Scholars View, DH5

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Jul 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

    Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

    Good links by bus to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. Local shops are good and very convenient. We have a 2 bed bungalow at the front of the site near 2 areas of communal space that is well looked after all year round.

    How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

    Yes, is easy to raise the issue via the website, this is acknowledged with an email and I have always been contacted very promptly with an appointment

    Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

    That I would need garden storage and there is no outside tap.

    Manager's response

    Thank you for your lovely review, Julie. We're so pleased to hear that you're enjoying your bungalow at Scholars View and that the design and layout work so well for your needs. It's also wonderful to hear your kind words about Dave and Emma. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to them both. Knowing that issues are handled promptly and that support is always on hand is something we're very proud of. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we're so pleased that Scholars View feels like home. 😊

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    Team PF, Marketing

    Jul 2026

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Scholars View, DH5

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Jul 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

    Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

    Easington lane is clearly a run down area, poor choice of local shops ,I've noticed in the past year rental residents are breaking their tenancy agreement by parking wherever they like, inconveniencing other residents and footpath users,I'm very disappointed and now thinking of moving out.

    How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

    I've raised parking concerns and bin concerns ,parking has had zero done about it bins there was a temporary improvement but it's heading back to how it was, rats have been seen

    Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

    That the rent increases would become ridiculous,that other tenants break the tenancy agreement with no comeback .

    Manager's response

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that some aspects of living at Scholars View have left you feeling disappointed, particularly around parking, bin management and the impact these issues can have on day-to-day life. We have picked this feedback up with your Resi Services Team for the neighbourhood to see if they can help resolve any issues. We understand that rent increases can be frustrating. Our rents are reviewed annually and benchmarked in line with local market rates, but we appreciate that any increase can feel significant and affect how residents view the overall value of their home. We appreciate your honesty and thank you for raising these concerns with us.

    Posted by:

    Team PF, Marketing

    Jul 2026

    3

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Scholars View, DH5

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Jul 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

    Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

    There are several small local shops close to the development and a primary school. ALDI is within walking distance. There is also a bus station with direct buses going to Newcastle and Sunderland. However, there is no direct bus link to Durham. Some houses are close to the street, so noise from cars and buses is routine. There is parking in the development area available for residents, but unfortunately it is not regulated, which causes inconvenience from time to time.

    How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

    All maintenance tickets were handled quickly and efficiently.

    Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

    Houses near the street have more noise from the transport than initially anticipated.

    4

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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