Come Build a Home With Me 🌿

I want to create a warm, intentional home in the Stroud Valley — a place where wellbeing, curiosity, and community come together.

This isn’t just about sharing rent; it’s about sharing life.

I’d love to cook together sometimes, have honest conversations, celebrate the seasons, and build a space that feels supportive, nourishing, and real.

We would find and lease a place together in the new year long term and potentially find a short term place to stay together until we secure this. The photos are of the place I was in to give an idea of what might be affordable.

You Might Be a Good Fit For This Long Term Plan If

- You resonate with the vision and values below
- You’re vegan / vegetarian (or happy for the house food to be)
- You can afford around £400-600 pcm excluding bills. This is a rough estimate based on 5 or 6 bed properties.
- You’re open to living intentionally
- You don’t have pets (the landlord’s dog next door is a bit old and can’t handle it)

Couples are welcome to apply

If you’re interested, send a message to express interest - even if you’re unsure. Worst case, we have a cup of tea and see how it feels.

My Vision and Values

Spaciousness
I want a space where everyone can relax, regulate, and have fun.

Ways I imagine creating this:
- Keeping the home calm, light, and uncluttered
- Enjoying time in the garden or quiet shared meals
- Agreeing simple systems for cleaning, cooking, and shared costs
- Possibly hiring a cleaner for communal areas

Commitment to Connection

I care about the wellbeing of the people I live with. I value open communication, kindness, and respect for boundaries.
In practice:
- Weekly or fortnightly shared dinners or check-ins
- Practising compassionate communication (NVC, Circling, - mindfulness)
- Seeing community living as something we all learn and refine
- Occasional shared outings or creative evenings

Community Leadership

I enjoy being part of the wider Stroud and Nailsworth network of good people.

I’d like the house to be a welcoming place for small gatherings or shared meals that connect us with our wider community.

About Me

I’m Martin, an Alexander Technique and pain-management coach who blends movement, mindfulness, and psychology. I’m also an occasional careers adviser for 80000 Hours.
I value calm, thoughtful spaces, enjoy good conversation, and like homes that balance warmth with stillness.

Questions Before You Apply
Please include answers when you message:

Tell me about yourself

What, if anything, do you want from an intentional group house?
(Just name the most important things.)
Do you meet these criteria?
- You can move in soon to the current place AND/OR you're looking for an intentional house share for 2026
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Other
- You resonate with the vision and values above
- You can afford it
- Do you already know me (Martin)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- If we don’t end up living together, would you like me to connect you with others looking for a similar intentional home?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Anything else I should know?
(About you, your routines, hopes for the house, pets, etc.)