All-inclusive, furnished, spacious double bedroom

Bedroom

Hello working professional in your mid 30-40s. I’m seeking a like-hearted housemate for my warm and generously-sized townhouse in central Leeds.

On a quiet cul-de-sac in central West Leeds, you’ll share a red-brick Victorian mid-terrace house with me (Chris) - a home I own and have lived in for 20+ years and lovingly renovated.

Your private bedroom will be on the first of four floors. The room has exposed brick and floorboards, a restored original fireplace, built-in cupboard, double radiator, industrial accents and a clothing rail. It’s enormous - measuring almost 20 sqm, with an exceptionally high ceiling (2.6m).

It comes furnished with a double bed and storage, or unfurnished (as you choose). There’s plenty of room for a desk, bookcase, yoga, even bicycles. It’s a cool, custom space inspired by creative studios I visited in Berlin.

Is home a peaceful retreat for you? Do you value space, trust, respect and good communication? If so this could be the home for you.

Some facts about the neighbourhood of Wortley where my house is:

- It’s an easy 25 min stroll into Leeds city centre, 10 min by bus or car.
- A fairly-priced, well-stocked ASDA supermarket is just around the corner, only two minutes away.
- Starbucks, Greggs, cafes, ALDI, Wilko, Post Offices and other useful shops are within walking distance.
- Three verdant parks with impressive views over Leeds are on your doorstep (closest is one min walk away).
- M62, M1, A58 and A64 road junctions and Leeds city railway station are all conveniently on this side of the city.
- On the street are fellow homeowners and Leeds locals who also enjoy the quiet life.

The main bathroom is on the same floor as your bedroom. It has a thermostatic rainfall shower, full-sized bath, toilet, sink and washing machine. This is the house bathroom, though I doubt there’ll ever be a queue because I have an en-suite toilet upstairs.

The cosy living room and neat IKEA kitchen with breakfast bar were both recently redecorated and refitted (respectively). There’s the usual modern appliances and kit for any keen chef, plus a sizable pantry.

Rent includes everything (water, superfast fibre broadband, sustainable gas/electricity, council tax band A). I’ll likely arrange a cleaner too. The deposit is one month’s rent up-front, and rent is to be paid one month in advance. I’m open to a trial period to make sure this works for both of us.

The house has smart heating and is well-insulated - so always cosy, even when it’s chilly outside. The house front catches a full morning of warming sunshine too, during brighter months.

Outside is a modest fenced garden/yard with room to sit out. There’s a beautiful cherry blossom tree, colourful shrubs, hawthorns and alpines, plus bird-feeders and a wildflower patch.

I’ve had tenants and friends lodge here in the past, and I also run a separate Airbnb. So I’m clear what it takes to be a decent, diligent landlord. I own this house, and I care about keeping it safe and comfortable for us.

As for me (your housemate), I’m a self-employed facilitator, coach and improviser who’s vegetarian; I try to live responsibly and in harmony with people and the planet. I lead an active lifestyle, rarely drink and never smoked - I crave fun and variety, but my partying days are (fondly) behind me.

That said, I’m outgoing and friendly, love microadventures, retreats, health and fitness, growing my business and myself. I enjoy relaxing downtime with books, music, conversation, and the odd bit of TV/film, but mindless consumption isn’t the vibe around here.

I’m hoping for a like-hearted housemate who’s considerate, fair and respectful - mindful of the reality and compromises of shared living. Ideally, at this stage of life you value friendship and trust, over hedonism or drama. If you’re good-humoured and engaged in life, we’ll probably get along just fine.

I have an expectation that your main place of work or business will be elsewhere, so you won’t be working from my home on weekdays.

Most of my closest friends are female so I have a preference for a female housemate purely for social reasons and familiarity, but I’m open to enquiries from all.

Do you feel like this is a good fit? If so, please reply to let me know why, and do share a bit about you and your needs.