Room in a Shared Flat, London, SE8

Hello! I am a professional woman landlord in a clean, tidy three-bedroom flat seeking a stable, respectful, clean, and tidy lodger. Couples will only be considered if they rent both rooms.

The flat is located near the Victoria Pub SE8. A grocery store is under construction and should open around January about a 1-minute walk away. There are multiple bus stops within a 5-minute walking radius. There are five different train lines within walking distance. It's a super fast journey to London Bridge from this location.

Closest train stations:
-Deptford (Thameslink): 10m bus or 18m walk
-Surrey Quays (Overground): 12m bus or 18m walk
-Canada Water (Jubilee & Overground): 15m bus or 25m walk
-New Cross Station (Overground & National Rail): 17m bus or 22m walk
-Deptford Bridge (DLR): 17m bus 28m walk

This approximately 13 sq meter furnished bedroom features:
Comfortable double bed (medium firmness)
Built-in floor to ceiling wardrobe, mirror
Tall bed with ample storage underneath
Large window which opens and gets partial sunshine
Plush carpet
No shared walls with flatmates
Toilet room with built in storage for your use only

The flat features:
2 bathrooms - one with shower and toilet, one with toilet
Washing machine and separate dryer
Open plan kitchen/dining/living room
Large, comfy new couch
Dishwasher
Balcony
Access to the community garden area for the complex

There is free on-street parking or a covered garage parking spot can be rented for £1,596 per year. This is through the management company of the building.

Council tax is band E. To simplify things, I have bundled most of the bills. The bundled bills are: council tax, housekeeper every other week, high-speed internet, water, and all communal cleaning products. The cost for this is £160/mo.

The bills that are not included are only heating and electricity, as these are based on use and will be split by the amount of people in the flat.

There is a third bedroom avaliable which has a separate Spareroom ad. It does not have its own toilet room, but it is larger. If you're interested in seeing that room as well, let me know. If you want to move in with a friend or partner, both rooms will need to be rented.

The next project is to update the living room and balcony! I have hired an interior designer for that project and the plan looks amazing. I will post pictures when the updates are done (late 2024).

I want to find someone who is a good fit so I am trying to set expectations up front:

I am ideally looking for a single lodger, though couples can be considered if they rent out the other available bedroom as well. A minimum 6-month stay is required. I cannot accommodate any pets. No smokers or vapes. My mother has a compromised immune system and visits regularly, so I can only consider a flatmate who is vaccinated against Covid, as this is safer for my mother and for myself.

I tend to keep to myself at home. I'm a friendly person, but I want to relax when I'm home. This would be an ideal flat for someone who is also on the quiet side at home. Someone who brings people back regularly or likes to party at home will not be a good fit.

I practice quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. Safety and respect are important; I only invite trusted guests to the flat. It's important to keep the front door locked and use the alarm system. I have lived here for over a year and never had any safety concerns, but, it's London, so it's better to be smart.

I am looking for a lodger who will be clean and tidy in the shared spaces. I have enjoyed making this lovely space a beautiful home and hope you enjoy it too :)