En-Suite Double W Kitchenette, E.Finchley

Available probably from 1st December— East Finchley N2
Very cosy, medium-sized, private, self-contained en-suite room in my flat, shared only with my quiet, easygoing 7-year-old.

Thanks for reading — most key info is covered, so please only reach out with new questions. I'm away with my young child, so may not be able to repeat details.

Viewings available from beginning of September or potentially sooner — without me present as I’ll likely be on holiday. We can Skype beforehand to arrange a viewing in August.

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THE KITCHENETTE within the room
Double electric hob — extractor properly vented outside! With the window open for circulation, food smells don’t linger.
Great size sink, built-in washing machine
Mini fridge with tiny freezer (space for second unit if needed)
Microwave considered if needed
Electric kettle and basic crockery provided. Please bring your own pots and pans.

THE ROOM
Compact en-suite bathroom with rain shower
Desk & chair, wall/floor laundry racks, and wall pocket shoe storage
Above-the-door storage for 2–3 very large suitcases
Loft bed (135cm mattress, 183cm clearance) — not everyone loves it; a regular bed can be added or setup rearranged if preferred
No bedding included (can be borrowed short-term for a small fee)
Always warmly heated in winter — in fact, it’s the warmest room in the property.

LOCATION
7-min walk to East Finchley tube (Northern line)
1 min to High Street
Small garden accessible occasionally via shared lounge/bedroom/playroom by prior agreement (e. g., for large laundry)

SHORT STAYS- READVERTISING FEE EXPLAINED
Because I don’t lock people into strict year-long contracts, it offers you the flexibility of a shorter stay — six months is preferred, but as little as three months can be agreed — without the commitment of a full year.
The re-advertising fee (part of listed deposit) is essentially the cost of that flexibility, as finding new lodgers more often is both costly and time-consuming. I’m flexible on when you leave, except that notice cannot be given to leave during December and August.

The £125 re-advertising fee applies to stays of 12 months or less and is fully refunded if you stay 13 months or more.
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NOTICE PERIOD
One full calendar month’s notice is required.
Please avoid giving notice during December or August due to busy holiday periods and my unavailability to arrange viewings to replace you. Your understanding and planning to avoid these months is greatly appreciated, and this will be part of the lodger agreement.

NOTES
A short-term lodger may potentially stay in our adjacent bedroom on occasion — this has never happened before and likely won’t; mentioned for transparency — it would have no impact on your privacy.

3 BASIC HOUSE RULES
1- Please remove outside shoes either just outside the front door or as you enter to help keep the flat clean.
2-Close the front door gently — a soft click is enough; no need to slam or push hard.
3- No curfew — come and go as you please. Just kindly keep noise to a minimum at all times.
Partial Council Tax Band D included.

Any unanswered questions welcome.