Double room in quiet house, convenient location

​Part furnished* 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), but I would accept the right person full time. I will consider short lets, and would consider removing the furnishings if someone intended to stay longer term and wanted to bring their own bed.

This is a no-smoking house. Please note it has steep stairs so is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.

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.

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, 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 does not mean 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.

I have one friendly, confident, longhaired adult cat (she got shaved by an overly zealous groomer last month so her coat is short at the moment). She is indoor only. Whether she is allowed in the spare room or not is your choice. She may have lived with a dog in her previous home (I am checking this -- TBC) but could not live with other cats, as she has a tendency to bully.

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