Are you looking to know more about off-campus student accommodation in Essex? If so, the team at Rivermead Islands are on hand to help! Our private student accommodation facilities are perfect for those looking to live just off-campus or wanting student residence that feels a little more homely and luxurious during their time at university.
This week, our team take a look at living off campus and why it’s certainly something to consider if you haven’t already.
The Benefits
Usually, if student accommodation isn’t explicitly a part of the university campus, it will be privately owned. Private accommodation has so many benefits for students, nevertheless, its common that this option isn’t fully explored. This is because new students believe that their only choice is to stay in their university halls of residence. However, there are many options to consider before jumping into the first student accommodation in Essex you see.
Privately owned student accommodation ensures that you still get that university experience, but with that added assurance of more space, safety and security. Your rent is often all-inclusive of all bills, smaller payments are required upfront and shorter living contracts are often available.
Our Facilities
As a student resident at Rivermead Islands, our facilities and services include:
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- En-suite
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- Double bed
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- Study desk and chair
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- Wardrobe
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- High-speed internet
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- Secure bike storage
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- Shared kitchen/lounge
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- On-site laundry facilities
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- Weekly cleaning included
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- Bills and utilities included
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- 24/7 concierge team on hand to help
- CCTV and security in operation 24/7
Our modern apartment buildings have over 300 luxury en-suite rooms, all with spacious communal lounges. Additionally, both PointView and The Lofts are nestled on the scenic riverside, with picturesque views of the local nature reserve, yet just moments from the city centre and ARU Chelmsford campus.
I Don’t Want to Live in Halls of Residence
Perhaps university halls of residence just aren’t for you, but commuting from home would be too much? This is where private student accommodation can solve your dilemma. Off-campus accommodation mostly comes in the form of private house shares or private apartment buildings, specifically designed for students.
If you feel you don’t want to be living where you’re studying, or perhaps the social aspect of student halls feels overwhelming, private accommodation is probably more for you! Private accommodation buildings tend to be smaller than on-campus student halls, but you get more of your own personal space and facilities to enjoy. Although you’ll still be living with or around others, it’s not as busy and for some, much less of an adjustment to make themselves comfortable in private student rooms.
Will I Miss Out?
On the other hand, perhaps you might be wondering if you’ll miss out on flat parties and other social events. Now, we can’t speak for every university, but in most cases, off-campus private student accommodation is very close to the university and on-site accommodation. You’ll never be far away from friends that live on-campus.
At Rivermead Islands, our private student accommodation in Essex is moments away from the Anglia Ruskin Chelmsford campus and the on-site student village. Plus, our apartments are just a short walk away from the city centre. Here, you can always meet up with friends in town, grab something to eat, have a drink, or party the night away, regardless of whether you live on or off campus!
Get in Touch
If you’d like to know more about private student accommodation in Essex, we would love to hear from you.Take a look at our detailed FAQs page here, or you can get in touch with our team through our contact page.
Additionally, our booking process is fast and easy, and we are now taking bookings for September 2023! Simply complete our form to be added to the waiting list.
Don’t forget to take a look at our Instagram @rivermeadislands for more information, pictures and updates! We look forward to hearing from you.