After 2 years living out in Surrey, I'm retur...

After 2 years living out in Surrey, I'm returning to London for a new job starting in January. I work in museums/galleries/arts in community engagement; I'll be based on the Strand so very central and will mainly work from the office with very occasional work from home. I lived in London before for about 9 years, have lived with lots of housemates/friends/exes etc., but am keen now to live with just 1-2 other housemates, and make a longish term home of it, in an area I haven't lived before for a new adventure. I enjoy yoga, swimming, art galleries, museums, pubs, holidays in the sun, reading, watching bad telly, pottery, evenings out for drinks and dinner, lazy evenings in doing nothing, and spending lots of time with friends and family. I grew up in Oman and my parents now live in France. I don't go out, out so much anymore but love a dance and silliness when I do; not looking for a party house but rather a happy, comfy, easy going home with like minded people. I'm very liberal and like to think I'm very open minded and accepting of everyone! My sister lives in Bristol, who I'm very close to, so definitely need to live somewhere it's fine for visitors occasionally. I'm finishing my role on the 7th Jan and starting my new one on the 13th Jan but have a very kind friend I can stay with a bit so can be flexible with move in date. My £950 rent I’m looking for is including bills but for the right place, I can push it.