Large double room in country house

Bright & clean, large, fully furnished, double room with double bed and country views. Thermostatic radiator valve so you can set your own room temperature and a TV point for Free view. You will have your own shower room and toilet downstairs. You can also have use of the upstairs study.

The house: 3 bed detached with 2 people sharing including one cat that is very shy and one well behaved small dog. The house has full gas central heating, double-glazing & Wi-Fi and is not cold or draughty. Wifi is wireless superfast but due to be upgraded to ultrafast fibre at Christmas. Downstairs it has a lounge with Freeview TV and SKY package and lovely log stove for cold winter nights. There is a large shared kitchen with range cooker and open plan dining room. There are also 2 fridges, dishwasher, washing machine, freezer and utility room.

Upstairs has 3 beds, family bathroom. Landlord's room is en-suite. Outside is a large garden with lawn, fruit trees, veg patch, patio, off-road parking for 4+ cars. There are horses in the paddocks and free-range chickens.

The location: Very rural. You will need a car as we are not in a village or close to shops or pubs but local takeaways do deliver. There is a bus that stops right outside the house that goes to Tollesbury and Colchester. The area is beautiful. We are close to the sea and lots of lovely walks.

About you: I’m looking for a lodger who is a non-smoker, sociable, professional, solvent and easy going. We are a very sedate and quiet household. You can keep your own room as you wish and we have a cleaner for the common areas.

The legal bit: All utilities included in the price except land-line phone calls. I will check your references and your credit score and you are welcome to check mine. This room is available now. One month’s rent required in advance.