Co-operative eco-house

Room available around mid-October, we can discuss this further if we invite you for a viewing.

We are a co-operative house in Withington, Manchester. What is a co-operative house? These are the basics:

We lease the building on a long-term basis and we were involved in the initial set up and low energy, eco refurbishment. We are responsible for the maintenance, finances, and deciding who lives here. Rents from members cover the costs of this but we each volunteer some of our time to make this work. So we get to live in a nice, low energy house, but only pay average rent for the area.

There are some additional responsibilities that come with this. We each cook for the house once a week (not everyone in the house is vegan, but all communal meals are), so you get a home cooked meal most evenings. We also have fortnightly meetings where we discuss maintenance, new purchases and so on.

We have a lovely sunny back garden with space to relax, watch wildlife, and grow things, bike storage in the cellar and a workshop area. We are looking for someone who likes the idea of what we do and really wants to join in.

There is no deposit as such, we try to meet people a couple of times first so they can decide if it is for them, and vice versa. Bills are on top of the rent and usually work out between £75 - £100 a month depending on the time of year. We are looking for someone who wants to stay at least 12 months (some of us have been here 5+ years).

If you are interested in living here, think you will fit in, have skills (or are willing to learn them), then get in touch. It's not your usual house share. Loads of benefits for a little extra commitment.

We're looking forward to hearing from you! Please let us know why you are interested in living in a co-operative and how you think you might contribute.

Cordata Co-operative House