Welcome to 52 Old Elvet
Here at 52 Old Elvet we provide award winning, luxury apartments in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the country, if not the world.
We offer a unique development of luxury apartments in a glorious, Grade II listed property, with both short & long stay available as well as opportunities to buy and lease outright. Take a look around and book or enquire online today for an unforgettable live-in experience in Durham City Centre.
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With a rich history dating back to the Medieval era, our fully serviced, award winning luxury apartments sit within a magnificent, grade II listed Georgian townhouse property. Nestled in the centre of the city, 52 Old Elvet boasts breath-taking views of the local area in all its glory, and is also within close range of all the major local attractions and network links to popular surrounding areas such as Newcastle and North Yorkshire. Get in touch to book your perfect weekend holiday getaway or make an enquiry on your forever home in one of the prettiest, exciting and history-rich cities and buildings in the UK.
Why Choose 52 Old Elvet?
52 Old Elvet is one of the most prestigious and historical addresses in Durham and therefore, the country.
We have preserved many traditional elements of this incredible property and with respect to the character within the walls of 52 Old Elvet, our team of handpicked design experts have reinvigorated the space with many beautiful, contemporary elements. Therefore, you will find all of the high-end brands and amenities you’d expect from a high quality and high-class establishment, including Barker and Stonehouse, Bang and Olufsen and NEF appliances when you stay at a 52 Old Elvet living space.
The result is a fantastic mix of old and new elegance and modernity, combining to create the ideal property to call home or apartment to rent on a short or more long- term basis.
Combining Tradition with Modernity
With proud links to the past and strong nods to an incredibly stylish and modern present-day, our beautiful, serviced apartments offer the best of both worlds for potential homeowners, holiday enthusiasts and renters.
We have rooms available from 1 night to 2 years within the property, with bookings available on our stunning, perfectly formed apartments in the heart of the City all year round.
We also have apartments available to lease or purchase within our residence, and our stunning offerings make the perfect forever home within one of the most history-rich buildings and cities in the country. Get in touch to find out more, and make an enquiry on availability of your perfect, idyllic apartment today.
Short and Long-Term Living
If you are planning an indulgent long weekend or a longer visit to Durham, look no further than 52 Old Elvet.
The Ground Floor
Let’s take a look at some of our rooms in a little more detail to help give you a real feel for the beauty and grace within 52 Old Elvet.
The Villiers is first up and resides on the ground floor. With a stunning, marble fireplace sitting within an amazing open-plan design, the Villiers lets in huge amounts of natural light and offers 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and living space. The Barrington sits beside The Villiers and is a 1 bedroom offering to the left of the entrance hall. The Barrington also features period and modern styling you’d hope to find within this historic building, with a sizeable kitchen and dining area, like all apartments within 52 Old Elvet. The Egerton and Wolsey are the two remaining two bed luxury apartments on the bottom floor to accompany The Barrington and The Villiers.
The Egerton has a fantastic secret entrance to the side of the building, with the Wolsey connecting to the final, one bed apartment, The Tunstall. All of which feature contemporary, luxury features as standard within a unique, high-ceiling, open-space setting. The Tunstall is notable as it was once a grand billiards room in a previous life. Now converted and fitted with all of the modern touches, it is a charming one bed apartment and has access from the rear of the building. The Tunstall was designed by notable architect Charles Hodgson Fowler and features a little more privacy than the others, with all of the contemporary furnishings and appliances as well as a kitchen and dining room.
The First Floor
Then we move on to first floor and The Montague.
With a similar shape and size to its ground floor counterpart, The Villiers, The Montague also features a link to the Royal Family, with Her Majesty the Queen dining on the first floor back when 52 Old Elvet was the Durham County Club. With two bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms, The Montague overlooks the cobbled footpaths and streets of Durham and features many of the original property features of 52 Old Elvet, such as complex corners and deep skirting.
All of this is complemented expertly by recently renovated and restored contemporary fittings, much like its neighbour, The Morton. The Morton is a single bed occupancy apartment again built around a large kitchen and dining space, and features a shelf- lined cupboard within the kitchen space that is so important it is actually listed, and is one of the oldest features of the entire building – no mean feat! Next to the Morton we have The Gray, a two-bedroom dwelling built much in the same way as The Egerton, which seats beneath it. The Gray is built in an L-shape design and has front and back access thanks to front and rear stairwells.
The Second Floor
The Langley and The Kirkham are a mirror image of one another.
Both with two bedrooms, a luxury bathroom and breath-taking views of the Durham City skyline from the kitchen/dining area.
Each apartment is home to a large amount of the traditional, original features with contemporary styling applied to both. Finally, on the second floor we have The Fordham, another L-shaped two bed apartment with a spacious and comfortable kitchen/dining area. Sitting above The Gray, The Fordham also features access from two angles thanks to a front and rear staircase, and its two bedrooms are perfect for a pair of couples or friends looking for a short stay in one of the most beautiful buildings in Durham City Centre.
The Penthouse
The Talbot is a truly special room within 52 Old Elvet, and the only penthouse we offer.
The views of Durham are absolutely unbeatable from The Talbot, and the raised ceilings create an unforgettable atmosphere. Somewhere between Manhattan and Downton Abbey, The Talbot is truly one of the finest living spaces for miles around and is the perfect home as well as weekend getaway for a romantic occasion.
Featuring two bedrooms, The Talbot features incredibly modern stylings and a beautiful, spacious dining and kitchen space. The crown jewels of 52 Old Elvet, The Talbot is a magnificent location and comfortably one of the most exciting, beautiful places to stay or live in the country. Take a look at each of our apartments, with interactive floor plans, images of every room and detailed specifications of each below.
See what the experts have to say about our unique, beautiful apartments below in our media reaction section.
“The 12 one and two-bedders in the former Durham County Club, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion across the bridge from the city centre, combine classical details — ceiling friezes, a grand communal staircase — with 21st-century sheen and views of the cathedral.” -The Sunday Times
Get in touch for more information on anything you need to know about 52 Old Elvet, or to enquire about holidaying in or purchasing one of our Durham City Centre residential apartments as your forever home.
