Good size double in 2 bed house - housemate wanted

bedroom (with optional furniture)

My housemate is moving out and I'm looking for someone to take over their half of the contract. The house is rented through an estate agent and you would be taking their room plus access to all the shared parts of the house.

Downstairs is a living room leading to separate dining room and rear garden. The house was offered unfurnished by the estate agent but I have furnished all the shared areas. Shared fully equipped kitchen includes electric oven/hobs, fridge-freezer, washing machine, plenty of cupboard storage, basic appliances, and hatch leading to dinning room.

Upstairs area includes mid-sized shared bathroom with shower/bath, as well as the available double bedroom. Room itself comes unfurnished, but includes built-in wall shelves and would comfortably fit double bed alongside wardrobe, side tables, desk, etc. My outgoing housemate is willing to sell on their current bedroom furniture: wardrobe, side table, and either a single or double bed frame.

Outside includes front patio area and enclosed back garden. Plenty of space for roadside parking directly outside property (unallocated). There's also a couple of shed/storage cupboards attached to the house. Included with the house is a garage across the road. The back 2/3 is taken up with a small climbing wall I've built in there (which you'd be welcome to use any time if interested), but there's still plenty of space for bikes, boxes, etc.

Good location with easy access to city centre (~2km away) and road links to A14 and M11. Peaceful residential cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours. 5 minutes' walk from nearby retail area including local shops, Aldi supermarket, and everyday amenities. There is also a bus stop 3 minutes' walk from the house, which is served by the 8 and A busses.

Bills are not included and will be split 50:50 between the two of us. That's gas&electric, water, council tax (band B) and full fibre broadband from Zen. Currently it comes to about £200 per month each.

Rent is £700 a month, and the last few years rent has increased by £50 each summer. Property is managed by Belvoir, and my experience of them is they're not too bad as far as estate agents go.

I'm a 30 year old professional working in a science job in Duxford. I'm into climbing (if the garage wall didn't give it away!), running and going to gigs. I'm a vegetarian but happy to share with whoever.

The room is available from 7th June. Message me for viewings. I would be looking for a housemate who is looking to stay here for 8 months at a minimum, but the longer the better as I don't want to have to do this again too soon.

You must pass referencing with the Estate Agents before you can move in. If you provide them all the information as soon as they ask for it, referencing usually takes 2 weeks. Belvoir have said to pass the affordability check your annual income must be >30x monthly rent.