Seeking a housemate. Dogs very welcome.

Hello. 

I have a house in Mile Oak (Overdown Rise) - which is a quieter part of the city of Brighton and Hove. It is a very safe area situated on the edge of The South Downs. There are horses, cows and sheep within a short walk away and a direct country path straight to Devil's Dyke.

There is plenty of free parking around with no permit necessary, and enjoys easy access to both the A27 / A23. It is also very close to the terminus of the 1 and 1a bus route (and the night bus) which means there is always a bus ready. This takes you near enough straight to Portslade Rail Station (with direct trains to Gatwick and London Victoria), in to town or the RSCH.  I often work in the centre and regularly use the bus. I can say with confidence, it is not an issue and very reliable. A cornershop, GP, chemist, takeaways, a yoga centre and a decent gym are also just a few minutes walk away. A big Sainsbury's is a short drive.

Please note that whilst the Falmer campuses are a very quick and easy car drive away, using public transport can take a long time. For mature students, Portslade Library is about a 20 minute walk away where you can study there all day.

The house is in good order with a new washing machine and fridge. There are two bathrooms, so never a queue. The shower room is basically yours - but not an en-suite. The house enjoys a comfortable lounge with two sofas, a decent TV and Sky Sports along with a separate dining room and a good sized kitchen.

The bedroom is a single but does include a small double bed with a brand new, unslept on mattress and furniture. There are lots of storage options around the place, and an attic for longer term storage if you need it but if you have loads of stuff and more clothes than a jumble sale, this place may not be for you. Also, I do not require any additional furniture. You can also do what you want with the garden and grow plants or veg if you wish.

Regarding pet owners, I truly love all dogs and am very experienced living with them, although I do not have my own. There is a small secure garden for a sniff around and emergency whoopsies with plenty of excellent dog walks nearby - just one minute from the Downs.  I am open minded to all other animals upon discussion.

I am an easy going guy who works normal hours (Mon-Fri) and enjoy a good cuppa and chat. I watch a broad range of quality TV, films and sports and listen to, what I consider to be, good music. The house and garden are, however, strictly non-smoking and vaping. Although the general tone of this advert is serious (it is not a dating profile nor an audition for Big Brother after all), I am actually quite laid back.

Due to me being in bed at a reasonable hour on work nights, I would prefer to live with somebody who works normal, regular hours. I really, really do need my sleep. So with apologies, bar / restaurant workers and 6am morning joggers may not be compatible. To be frank, I am ready to snooze around 10.45pm and rise around 7.30am Mon-Fri.

The rent, I believe, is competitively priced - especially as I am happy to have a pet or three, and includes ALL your bills. It is projected at non-home workers and advertised for single occupancy. Guests are of course always welcome - this will be your home, but due to security, privacy and noise issues I would prefer no over-nighters.

For compatibility reasons, a detailed profile with a photo is probably best. Where you live is a large part of your everyday existence and very important. Therefore, people who simply lay down a few lines and reply with a badly written basic sentence or two will more than likely be ignored. As will people who have clearly not taken the 2 minutes, 12 seconds to read the advert and actually absorb the facts.

I have had some fantastic housemates over the years and hopefully will find another.

Please reply with any questions.

Regards,

Andrew.