Double room in quiet house, convenient location

​Double room available in Cowes, a short walk from the town centre, right on the No.1 bus route, with street parking -- no restrictions, and it's a safe area. Easy access to shops and the cycle track to Newport.

I am looking for one occupant only, ideally a part-timer (the rent will be adjusted accordingly), but I would accept the right person full time. I will also consider short lets.

This is a no-smoking house.

It's an 1890s 3BR terrace, comfortable and welcoming, slightly boho and artsy. It is 'lived in', not perfect, but there is central heating and all the plumbing works. I live here with one shy cat who dislikes most men. She warms up to women gradually.

Downstairs there is a semi-open plan living room with woodburning stove, a separate dining area, a small but well equipped kitchen, and a downstairs bathroom with bath + shower. The bedrooms are upstairs. Outside there is a small garden with a patio and a shed. There is space to leave a bicycle overnight.

The room has a standard double bed (long enough for someone up to about 6ft/1.8m tall), a chest of drawers, a small desk and chair, hanging space and shelf space. Bedding provided unless you prefer your own. The back window overlooks more of next door's back garden than mine, with a distant view over the Medina to the hills of East Cowes -- a prime spot for rainbows.

The layout of the house means that there is likely to be a certain amount of daily contact, so the other occupant needs to be someone I get on with reasonably well. This is not the same as living in each other's pockets.

I like things quiet. I don't slam doors, play loud music, shout from room to room, have long phone calls very early/late or do housekeeping at strange hours. I appreciate the same.

There is wifi but no TV.

If you think you might be interested, please tell me about yourself and your circumstances.