Small Double Room in Warehouse Conversion

Area:

Brighton

Postcode:

BN1

Available:

Now

Min term:

6 months

Max term:

None

Double room:

£675pcm

Cosy small double room to let in my distinctive house - a characterful modern warehouse conversion renovated to a high standard. Part of a small private gated development set apart from the street between Preston Circus & Preston Park, we are a quiet, secluded & secure spot in the centre of Brighton.

Situated in a great part of town, convenient for many parts of Brighton & Hove - "Location, location, location" and all that. Two minutes walk from Preston Park & Preston Circus, ~5 minutes to North Laine, <5 minutes to London Road Station & <10 minutes to Brighton Station. The place has previously suited both commuters & city centre workers very well indeed. Safe off-street racks/storage for bikes, and no waiting list for resident parking permits (Zone J).


Sharing with gay male live-in landlord - 42, smart, relaxed, left-leaning, bookish. I like to think I'm pretty relaxed, chill & easy-going. Maybe I'm a bloody nightmare but everyone's been too polite to say so, or perhaps there's a chance I'm so excessively relaxed that it's nightmarish..... I'd say I'm a good sort, quiet and quite self-contained, far from demanding, high-stress or in your face; I want home to offer the most it can by way of comfort, and for you to feel as comfortable as possible here. Even if I'm a bit of a prick, having a live-in landlord does mean the place gets looked after properly, any issues are addressed quickly & personally, and your landlord actually gives a toss, which I always preferred when renting.

Very happy with the place being the largely quiet, relaxed space it is - this is certainly not a party house, that said we all have our moments. Personally speaking my noise is largely either dog-based or a function of my being a clumsy bastard. Noise has very rarely been an issue, and any is even less noticeable of late - decent doors with acoustic seals were fitted last year, and this year I'm experimenting with upgrading insulation between rooms.

Lockdown was largely spent improving & decorating - I do love a spot of DIY, handy homosexual here - so the place is currently smart form. I'm relatively clean, tidy and always hope to share with much the same. Realistically far from perfect - clean though not always the tidiest maybe. My mess is largely composed of dog hair, and empty mugs over a low-level baseline of half-finished/ongoing gardening/DIY projects. However we have a brilliant weekly cleaner who tackles the worst of things, and helps us keep the place in good order.

Also resident one much-loved 10 year old female chocolate Labrador - so obviously dog lovers are ideal housemates. Having serious thoughts about a puppy this year too, so that's a exciting possibility. We have always been a very dog friendly house, and I will always consider a lodger with a pooch if the whole pack (them & us) get along - indeed the place has been a very fun three-hound house in times past. Less 'dogs considered' than 'dogs preferred'.
Interests include gardening, books, music, film, food, wine, gym, yoga & rampant homosexuality. I live on radios 3, 4, 6Music & plenty of novels. Large library, flat screen TV & Mac-mini in sitting room. Buckets of kitchen & bathroom storage, all appliances & facilities you might expect. Front entranceway packed with plants, cosy but seriously planted back patio garden, and countless houseplants in every room - I do like a plant.

I've two bedrooms that I've rented to lodgers for many years and have had some wonderful previous housemates who have become firm friends. I aim to keep a safe, friendly and welcoming house - when it has worked well a proper home for other thoughtful & together folk, often LBGTQ but by no means exclusively - some super straight/bi folk have been much loved team members. Shared houses work best as a positive, respectful & spirited team effort. Physically the place is a sizeable family home, so "shared space" is just that, "make yourself at home" means just that.

SMALL DOUBLE ROOM
* Double-height ceiling, wooden floors plus a fresh coat of paint
* Small double (4ft wide) bed with high-quality mattress
* Double height John Lewis mirrored wardrobe and matching set of bedside drawers
* Brand new wall mounted Samsung 32" FHD Smart TV
* Phillips Hue smart bulbs in spotlights on walls
* Newly installed Velux skylight - solar electric powered smart window and blind
* Further storage in vintage mid-century chest of drawers on landing outside room

All utilities included in rent - council tax (band E), gas, electricity (fully renewable), water, super-fast broadband (shit-hot WiFi & even better LAN), tv licence, lovely weekly cleaner & dog privileges. It's an straightforward all-in proposition, which I've always found much the easier way.

Both lodgers share the one main/family bathroom upstairs while I have my own en-suite so this means one bath/shower between two of you.

Ideal are professionals/fully-employed, but again open-minded and fully considerate of individual circumstances. I've made all manner of situations work well. Housing benefit recipients have been some great housemates over the years, so no prejudice in that regard. Strictly no tobacco smokers. All combinations of genders/identities welcome - that said, Tories, Brexiteers, Covid-deniers & anti-vaxers will be decidedly frowned upon....


Have just been let down by someone planning to take room so after a new lodger ASAP. Room available now, deposit 1 month's rent in advance, 6 month minimum let - longer term is always better, friendlier & less disruptive for house/team.

If you're interested, please could you tell me plenty about yourself & your current situation - it'd be super helpful.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Ian

Location info

• Brighton
• BN1

Extra costs

Deposit

£675.00

Bills included?

Yes

Amenities

Furnishings

Furnished

Parking

Yes

Garden/terrace

Yes

Balcony/Patio

Yes

Disabled access

Living room

shared

Broadband included

Yes