Sunny 2-room suite East London Conservation Area

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Looking for a peaceful, characterful sanctuary in East London 4 mins walk from the Elizabeth Line? I am offering 2 room suite, a unique, charming living arrangement in my beautiful, light-filled Victorian home within the leafy Durham Road Conservation Area (E12). I live alone, so you will only be sharing the house with me.
Rather than just a sunny bedroom, you will be renting a tidy double bedroom plus exclusive use of the large, sunny master room upstairs, which has been transformed into your upstairs living room for evenings and weekends.
• A note on the space: Both of the rooms are south-facing, capturing gorgeous natural light throughout the day. The upstairs living room is currently a clean slate and will be fully furnished with a comfortable sofa once you move in, and will easily house a desk if you need me to buy one. My current photos do not yet reflect the amendments I will make—the final setup depends on your requirements. While I prefer a light, characterful space, I am open to discussing extra furniture depending on your situation. It will house a discrete wardrobe in an alcove for my personal storage.
• Shared Rhythm: I work from home during the day in the downstairs living room. I use the upstairs living room to tinkle on the piano and for my morning yoga (join me!), though I can be completely flexible on timings to suit us both. Outside of those hours, the upstairs living room is your private space to read, study or watch a film—though I am very happy to invite you down to my downstairs living room/office for a drink, to watch a film, catch the news, or bingewatch a drama series together! Please note: VERY occasionally I host out-of-town friends from the UK/abroad, so I will need to use this space very occasionally across the year, which I will always coordinate with you well in advance.

• Gardens & Community: The front garden is home to a beautiful wisteria, while the back garden is a lovely work in progress—I would be absolutely delighted for a lodger to get involved if you have a green thumb! There is a wonderful community feel here in the conservation area; I actively volunteer at the Community Garden just along the road, as well as the monthly local litter pick. You would be welcome to join us.

• You will also have full access to a downstairs toilet, a shared family bathroom upstairs (with a rainfall shower), and a large fully-equipped dine-in kitchen.

Location & Seamless Commutes
The house is exceptionally well-connected for universities, central archives, hospitals, the City and nature:

• 4-minute walk to the Elizabeth Line (Manor Park Station) – 6 minutes to Stratford, 16 to Liverpool Street, 21 minutes to Tottenham Court Road, and 23 minutes to Bond Street.
• 4-minute walk to the Suffragette Line (Woodgrange Park Overground).
• Excellent proximity for medics commuting to local hospitals (such as Barts, Newham, Whipps Cross, or Goodmayes).
• A short bus ride to the charming Wanstead for boutique cafes, and for curry-lovers, East Ham is a short walk away for fabulous regional cuisines.
• Minutes from the vast, open grasslands of Wanstead Flats & Park and Epping Forest, —offering the best of London with a genuine country feel. An East London Hampstead Heath, if you will.

About Me & The Home Philosophy
I am in my 50s, female and the live-in landlord. I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in training with a past life as a documentary filmmaker and fashion agent. I speak three languages (English, French, and Italian) and spent many years living in Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

My intentions are entirely focused on creating a calm, nourishing home. For me, home is a place of quiet reflection, interspersed with blasts of Bowie, classical music, or a podcast / Radio 4 at the right times.

The kitchen is very much the hearth of the home—a warm, welcoming space that opens directly onto the back garden. I love to cook and often have a pot of something healthy on the hob that you are more than welcome to. During a working week, you'll usually find me simmering a fragrant lentil dahl, homemade caponata, or a nourishing seasonal soup. The home would best accommodate someone who is health-conscious food-wise. Though also up for sharing a take-away.

I am looking for a real human connection with space for privacy; my home is a place where the kitchen feels communal, where we can share a meal or a glass of wine, or discuss daily politics or events when our schedules naturally align. I have no interest in living with a non-communicative shadow! But equally need privacy to work and chill out.

I run a highly eco-aware, plastic-restricted household. If you are mindful of your environmental footprint, you will feel right at home here.

Ideal Match & Terms
This arrangement is perfect for visiting academics, researchers, medics, creatives, entrepreneurs, or professionals who engage with the world and love their work.

• Flexible Stay Length: Open to short-term academic blocks/hospital rotations (1 week+) or a longer-term arrangement if I find we are a great fit for personality and cleanliness.
• Health & Wellbeing: Because I am health-vulnerable, applicants must be fully vaccinated against Flu and COVID-19 etc.
• Future Pets: While there are currently no pets in the home, a cat (or potentially a dog) may be on the horizon into 2027. It is highly unlikely to happen before then, but long-term stay applicants should ideally be pet-friendly and avoid this space if they have strict animal allergies.
• Daily Routine: I prefer people who work out of the house/archive/hospital during the day rather than working from home full-time, as I use the downstairs space to work myself. Typically I am up early.
• Strictly single occupancy (sorry - no couples or young students).

Must be clean, tidy, and house-proud.

Rent, Bills, Insurance & Extras
• Monthly Rent: £1,100 per calendar month .
• Weekly Rent (Short Stays of 1–3 weeks): £295 per week.
• Deposit: £1,269 (The maximum legal 5-week deposit for monthly stays). Short stay deposits can be negotiated.
• What's Included: The rent fully includes high-speed Wi-Fi, water, Council Tax, and a cleaner once a month to keep the communal spaces pristine.
• Insurance Notice: While my building and contents cover covers the structure, the lodger will need their own contents insurance to protect their personal belongings.
• Energy Policy: Gas and electricity are fully included at the current Autumn 2026 rate. To navigate winter updates fairly, we will review energy consumption and rates together monthly to ensure everything remains balanced for the household.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right energetic match for your time in London, please drop me a message. To help me find the right fit, please first tell me:
1. About yourself and your current work, research, or medical rotation.
2. A bit about your interests, lifestyle, and day-to-day routine.
3. Your ideal move-in dates and intended length of stay.
4. Why you think we would fit well given the above
5. Any questions - just ask!