NHS Professional Seeking Quiet, Tidy, LGBT+ Home

Hi. I’m Brandon (he/him).

I’m a gay man in my mid 40s working full-time in the NHS.

I’m looking for a serene, tidy, even magical home to settle into, preferably for good long while. Ideally, housemates will be queer but allies welcome.

Here’s a few highlights about living with me - warts and all. I’ve include a bit more detail further down if you’re interested…

* I work in the NHS in a full-time, permanent role (I work from home maybe 4 days a year, if that).

* I’m a non-smoker, occasional social drinker, no drug use.

* I don’t have pets and have no intention to get my own pets. I’m open to living with others’ pets. I prefer cats to dogs as they’re quieter.

* Veggie-leaning omnivore and love cooking. I could go full veggie if the flat needs but I must have dairy! I do weekly meal prep so appreciate time and space to do this.

* In my free time, I enjoy music (record collector & home studio that’s always at a respectful volume), reading books and manga, reading tarot, watching sumo and anime, witchy things and houseplants/gardening.

* I keep shared spaces tidy, cleaning as I go and pitch in with housework however works best for everyone. I’m no DIY king but I’m generally handy and not afraid to get dirty with deep clean or gardening jobs.

* I’m generally introverted and, whilst not antisocial by any means, keep a lot of my own company. I tend to surliness before I’ve had coffee and if I’m tired or overwhelmed. At the same time, I’m kind, open minded, generous - I’ll always say good morning and good night, ask if anyone else wants coffee or tea, if anyone needs anything from the shops, etc.

* I’m not into small talk or forced fun but things I enjoy doing with housemates include having a good chat about ideas, art or culture over coffee, doing quizzes together, and playing video, card or tabletop games.

* At the same time, I also value personal space and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. My work is very demanding emotionally and mentally so I like to spend most of my spare time being creative and reading

* I don’t enjoy watching TV and donMt have any streaming subscriptions. Unfortunately, I lack cultural awareness around anything on TV…

What I’m Looking For:

- A quiet, peaceful environment where I can read, make music, and recharge.

- An unfurnished room (this is a must - I have my own bedding and furniture).

- A landlord who plays by the rules - I strongly believe in tenants’ rights and legal protections for everyone involved.

- Clean, tidy communal areas with some space for my books and plants; I'd like equal space amongst others' to make it feel like my home, too.

- Secure space for my bicycle.

- A bright environment with good natural light in the room. I don’t want to live somewhere where the curtains are always drawn.

I’m in a long-distance, monogamous relationship, and my partner visits for 10–14 days once or twice a year. It’s important that I live somewhere I can comfortably host him.

Leaving my current home because the landlord’s put the rent up by 10% just because.

If you think we could be a good match, then I'd love to hear from you!

Please work one of the following words into your message: "bookshelf," "presentation," or "lush."

No agents or multi-property landlords, please.

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,
Brandon