Homeshare - East Finchley, London N2

Unique self-contained space with a single bedroom on the top floor of the house with wardrobe, chest of drawers and en-suite compact shower room and toilet, AND separate large living room/work/study area and kitchen (with oven, hob, fridge, microwave).

Shared use of the separate main kitchen, sitting room and garden. Washing machine/tumble dryer. Wi-fi is available. A cleaner comes fortnightly.

Homeshare Location:

A large Victorian house which is excellently located in a quiet residential area in north London, 10 minutes’ walk to East Finchley underground (Northern Line) with its bustling high street and restaurants, great transport links to central London, and short bus rides to Muswell Hill and to Hampstead Heath.

** Cost £240 per month + small contribution to bills & council tax **

THIS IS A HOMESHARE OPPORTUNITY

We are delighted to offer a lovely Homeshare opportunity for someone to live comfortably and affordably in North London, close to shops, cafes and transport links, in return for providing around 10 hours a week of practical support around the home and companionship, and an overnight reassuring presence to an older gentleman.

In return for the low-cost accommodation (£240 per month), we are looking to match our well educated, independent and engaged homeowner with a bright, considerate and helpful female sharer (aged between c 30 and 50) who is happy to provide some daily companionship and practical support, and a reassuring presence at night. No personal care is required or permitted.

Our homeowner is in his early-90’s, a recent widower and an intelligent, articulate and sociable gentleman who is very close to his family who live abroad but visit regularly, and some good local neighbours. He has had an interesting life enjoying a career in commercial design and publishing and he maintains a very keen interest in politics and current affairs. He also enjoys reading non-fiction, listening to the radio and watching the occasional documentary.

Physically he has slowed down a bit recently and uses a walking stick when out but, in keeping with his interests in science and aviation, still volunteers weekly at a local aviation museum.

Our homeowner does enjoy his own company and space mostly but would value some daily friendly companionship and conversation especially over an evening meal a few times a week.

Practical support will include helping with IT or technology issues, phone calls when needed, (our Homeowner has hearing aids), some cooking, occasional grocery shopping, picking up the odd prescription, popping the bins out, and generally helping with any tasks that he finds difficult but this is mostly about some friendly companionship and overnight reassurance.

Our homeowner is used to sharing his home as he and his late wife had lodgers staying with them over the years and this will be his first time homesharing. It is a lovely opportunity which will suit someone who is responsible, kind, reliable and patient, a good listener, who is interested in the world and people, enjoys cooking and good conversation.

Our Homeowner is hard of hearing so clear spoken English is a priority.

*No pets please, * * Non-smoker only*

We are looking to match this Homeshare opportunity soon. If it is of interest, please get in touch with us preferably by email, telling us about yourself, your work/study situation, and interests, and particularly why you consider that you would be well suited to this opportunity. Thank you.

**Cost: £240 per month**