Constantine House is a student residence owned by the University of York

University of York

The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...

. It is situated in St. Mary's, Bootham

Bootham

Bootham is a district near the centre of the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. It is just outside Bootham Bar, one of the ancient gateways through the city walls of York...

, York

York

York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...

, England

England

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, about five minute

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s walk from King's Manor

King's Manor

The King's Manor is a Grade I listed building in York, England, and is part of the University of York.King's Manor was originally built to house the abbots of St Mary's Abbey, York. The Abbot's house probably occupied the site since the eleventh century, but the earliest remains date from the...

. It was one of the first buildings to be acquired by the university after it was founded in 1963.

Constantine House consists of two buildings joined by a suspended breezeway, representing Nos. 36-7, St Mary's. However, the name "Constantine House" only properly refers to No.37, the larger of the two buildings. They were built c.1840, possibly by George Townsend Andrews

George Townsend Andrews

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. They are now Grade II listed buildings accommodating 27 graduates, mostly in single study bedrooms but with some larger rooms suitable for couples. The rooms have washbasins and there are shared bathroom

Bathroom

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s, a common room

Common room

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, kitchen

Kitchen

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s, and a car park. Priority is given for students attending courses at King's Manor

King's Manor

The King's Manor is a Grade I listed building in York, England, and is part of the University of York.King's Manor was originally built to house the abbots of St Mary's Abbey, York. The Abbot's house probably occupied the site since the eleventh century, but the earliest remains date from the...

. Residents have reported an antagonistic relationship with the university accommodations office.