Central York/Beverley/ Area Sought

Central York / Beverley area sought.
Happy to do my share of the cleaning. Either of these two areas is fine so long as central and not on the outskirts. Please read all of the advert.

I now live mostly off investments so with time on my hands and with the rising cost of living (inc. rents) ideally I am seeking a rental situation where my rent is substantially reduced by working part-time or full-time for the owner / landlord.

My experience has been in a variety of things (hotel inspector, admin, factory work, quality inspection, cleaning, customer service but I could do things like house cleaning, cooking (basic things), gardening or work in another capacity for your business / company. This may ideally suit someone with a disability.

I am a mature male (55), easy-going, with good references from previous landlords and happy to do my share of the cleaning. Never missed a rent payment ever in 15 years. Age is not an issue for me (if younger current tenants in their 20's inc. students are happy to share with ME then that's fine.

I am in no rush to move and my current tenancy agreement stipulates that I need to give a minimum of one month's notice to my current landlord. I am happy to pay a holding deposit up front (£100?) to secure a room (I would need an informal receipt) with that money coming off the first months's rent - and if I subsequently didn't actually move in by the agreed date you keep the £100. . - Just so you would know i'm not wasting your time.

NOT interested in temporary accommodation. Long-term only (at least a couple of years but probably a fair bit longer). No sub lets thank you.

I'm looking for a room in a house or flat (with use of facilities) in central York or Beverley or Chester as close to the city centre as possible (I don't drive).
Inclusive in the rent (essential) ; All bills, use of communal lounge, wi-fi, good clean cooking facilities.
Preferable - a large TV in the communal area/lounge.
Preferably also a TV aerial connection in the bedroom - or if not I would be willing to pay for a split of the existing aerial connection to supply the room.

If the house or flat has multiple tenants then the room must have a secure door lock. This is essential. Not so much because of the other tenants but because their visiting friends are essentially complete strangers.

I am now pretty much retired and have a small income from investments.
I am a fairly quiet person. Not a 'party animal' at all and not into loud music (not without headphones anyway) and I'm considerate toward others. My interests are cinema, nice food, watching films and documentaries and I am thinking about taking up abstract painting again.

Why am I looking to move? Because there is little conversation / interaction in the house I am living in. I have old friends but they live hundreds of miles away.
In the HMO where I am living, generally each person disappears into their room in the evening and then that's it.
I like to converse in a lounge in the evening (ideally becoming friends) even if it's just watching the news or to watch a few funny videos on youtube with others. Also my available cupboard space here is a bit inadequate. Why York/Beverley/Chester? I like a nice environment, the history and I think there will be more to do than where I am currently (Scarborough). Scarborough is a boring town esp. so in winter.

I am not looking to relocate to the suburbs with a long commute into the city centre. I need to be central. If I sound like the sort of person you would get on well with please get in touch.