Seabraes 1
5 minutes’ walk from campus, with on-site parking available
Seabraes 1 accommodates 219 students with a range of 7-bed flats. Located just off Perth Road and less than five minutes’ walk to City Campus, it's in peaceful setting with a car park (permits can be requested after moving in).
Seabraes also enjoys a spacious common room where you will find board games, table football, table tennis, an upright piano for musicians and large-screen TV. We regularly hold events and cinema nights free of charge for student residents.
What our students say
In your kitchen
Our spacious modern kitchens provide plenty of space for cooking, dining, and socialising. They come furnished with:
- lockable cupboard for each flatmate
- oven
- hob
- microwave
- kettle
- fridge-freezers
- dining area
- lounge area with sofas
You'll need to bring
- plates
- bowls
- cutlery
- pots
- cooking utensils
- dishcloths
- cleaning materials
You can get all of these things in local supermarkets, but your new flatmates might have already brought some items which they're happy to share.
In your bedroom
Your en-suite bedroom has all the space and furniture you'll need. This includes:
- a queen-size double bed with mattress (most rooms) or a double bed with mattress. Double bedding will be fine for either
- desk
- chair
- wardrobe
- wastepaper basket
- bookshelf
- mirror
- noticeboard
- wired internet connection (in addition to the superfast WiFi)
You'll need to bring
- Bedding: Sheets, pillows, and duvets can easily be bought at supermarkets and department stores in Dundee, or you can bring them from home.
Alternatively, you can buy a bedding pack (with duvet, pillow, fitted sheet, pillowcase and duvet cover) from Sanctuary Students for £35.
Bathroom
All rooms are en-suite with a shower, toilet, and sink
Kitchen
Shared kitchen for seven flatmates
Laundry
On-site secure self-serve laundrette. £2.20 per wash, £1 per dry
Common room
A shared lounge with large-screen TV, table tennis, pool, air hockey, darts, piano, and board games
Insurance
Limited Personal Contents Insurance included for residents
Bike storage
Lockable bike storage available at each site
Resident support
We have a team of staff and students available to help
Utilities included
Your water and electric bills are included with the rent
Internet included
Free superfast WiFi in all flats
Parking
Seabraes has a limited number of permit spaces. To buy a permit, contact Sanctuary reception during Freshers' Week. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Security
Secure entry, CCTV, and 24-hour security team
| Walk | Cycle | Bus | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Campus | On Campus | On Campus | On Campus | 0.4 mile / 0.6 km (to furthest edge of campus) |
| Ninewells | 55 mins | 20 mins | 11 Mins [5] or [73] |
2.6 miles / 4 km |
Essentials and shopping
Seabraes is a ten- to 15-minute walk to the majority of city centre shops. The nearest supermarket, a Tesco Extra, is also around a ten-minute walk. The DUSA Premier Shop provides essential shopping right on campus, and the independent local shops of Perth Road are just a fifteen -minute walk from your door.
🕔 UP TO 6 MINS WALK
- DUSA Premier Shop
- Nethergate and Perth Road (East) Bars / Restaurants
🕔 UP TO 9 MINS WALK
- Tesco Express
- Lidl
- Overgate Shopping Centre
- Costa
- Greggs
- Starbucks
- Nando's
- Boots
- New Look
🕔 UP TO 15 MINS WALK
- Tesco Extra
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's Local
- Perth Road Shopping (West)
- Wellgate Shopping Centre
- City Quay
Apply for University accommodation
You can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice