Single furnished room available

Council tax band A - Rossendale Borough Council

Your bill is inclusive of the rent and broadband. An additional person will bump up the costs of the energy bills so I have already taken this into account - especially with winter approaching. The internet is sufficient enough for my needs, depending on your usage, we can discuss upgrading the package if it's necessary. The phone signal around here is pretty poor, I am with Talkmobile and get on fine with this service provider: However, people who visit on other networks tend to find that they have limited phone signal. Able to show you where to find local shops/walks/services if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Non-negotiable:

Employed without benefits.
You will need to pay your own council tax.
Buy your own food, toiletries and cleaning/cooking supplies.
There is no TV/licence so you pay for this if you want it.
Ensuring my pets are kept safe from harm & take this seriously.
Does not smoke or take drugs. You can vape in the back garden.

Ideal lodger:

Self-sufficient/Independent
Mature/Responsible
Consistent/Respectful
Honest/Trustworthy
Introverted/Quiet
Tolerant/Calm
Clean/tidy
No visitors/social gatherings at the property

About Me:

Responsible for paying rent to landlord on time regardless of having a lodger and in ensuring the property is kept clean and secure. In charge of paying all bills and have DD's setup.

Asthmatic.
Definitely not a vegan/vegetarian (neither is the dog).

Neurodivergent and what this means for you:

I take great care and pride in looking after my belongings so do not appreciate when someone takes without first asking. You can expect that I treat your items, privacy and personal space with the same level of consideration. I want to continue feeling comfortable in my home without having to change to please someone else. This does not mean I am unreasonable, more that there are specific things that I need you to be consistent with in order for this to work such as cleaning up after yourself, paying in advance and for you to take into consideration that I have my own difficulties to manage surrounding matters like organisation, eating regularly and the need for time to myself. I am friendly and can be sociable, it is more that I know what will not work for me and so want to make sure that we are a suitable match for living together.

Pets:

Disabled budgie dying from a degenerative disease - Extremely fragile so no cats, he must be kept warm and away from drafts, candles/aerosols/cooking fumes are life threatening to birds. You must be compliant with these rules, I want him to be as comfortable as possible whilst he is still here.

Large young boisterous dog. Unspayed female (breeding forbidden). I am unsure if she would be capable of living with another dog as she has displayed resource aggression over her food and dog toys at home. I don't need a dog walker & don't want you to take her out of the house without my permission. She is my sole responsibility, no risk taking or allowing strangers to become too familiar with her. She cannot be off the lead under any circumstances or left outside a shop.

She is extremely intelligent and amazingly strong, it is vital that you are multiple steps ahead of her as you have no chance of catching or stopping her from putting herself or other people/drivers at risk by being reckless. With this in mind, you must be vigilant when entering or exiting the property to ensure that she does not escape - the same applies for deliveries or leaving through the back to take out the bins.

You need to be confident around dogs and set boundaries with her. For instance, if you don't want to give her your attention when she demands it, let her know that this is on your terms.
She currently has full roam of the house. Therefore, if you don't want her to go in your bedroom or to follow you into the bathroom, you simply need to make sure you close the door so that she cannot gain access.

You are welcome to practice obedient training with her and play with her but I am happy meeting all of her needs without your input. Please do not feed her as I have specific and a routine in place already. No sneaky treats on the side or scraps without asking me first.

The property

You can use the car park on the other side of the street or park nearby: I park mine directly outside the front door to the house for ease of getting the dog in and out he car. I can show you where to get the bus if you need public transport.

There is a small secure yard at the back as well as a shed which could be locked. I can rearrange the contents of the shed if you need a bit of outdoor storage space.

Downstairs

Small porch which is useful for allowing you to enter/leave without the dog intervening providing you close the inner door. I tend to leave the back gate locked to prevent people accessing the back and keeping it secure for the dog.

Large front living room with space for another couch/table should you want a designated spot or need a bit more room. You can work from home and I can accommodate being quiet so that you do not have to hide away in your bedroom. You will notice that I avoid leaving valuables on display to reduce the likelihood of people seeing the property as an easy target.

The kitchen is fairly small but pretty practical. Feel free to use any of the appliances/cooking utensils and we can rearrange the cupboards/fridge/freezer to store your belongings etc.

Upstairs

Our bedrooms and the shared bathroom are upstairs. The bathroom is between both bedrooms. It has a sink, toilet, shower and bath in one with a window and extractor fan.

Your bedroom is fairly small, so this would not be suitable for a person with lots of stuff. There is a single bed in the room with space to store things underneath. The drawers and side table can be removed and put in my room as it is considerably larger. I would prefer that you bring your own sheets/duvet covers but the bed, pillows and duvet are available and fairly new. Your room contains the boiler so if there was ever an issue with the heating, I would ask you can I enter to check the boiler pressure. Other than that, I have no interest in going into your private space or looking through your stuff. There are no locks on the bedroom/bathroom doors so as long as the door is closed, myself and the dog will not enter.

My bedroom is large and contains years of belongings. What I mean by this is, it may be possible for you to use a small portion of my bedroom to store additional things permitting I can create the space for you and that you inform me if you're going to access my bedroom as I am quite particular about my privacy, personal space and don't want people snooping around or taking my things.

Any questions or personal circumstances you think we could negotiate on, please ask. The age bracket is a general guideline.