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  • House share £200 pcm
  • Oxford
  • OX4

Description

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS HOMESHARE PLEASE CONTACT US VIA THE FORM ON OUR WEBPAGE - AS OUTLINED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD.

This peaceful, light and beautifully kept home is on Morrell Avenue, between St Clements and Headington, on public transport routes and not far from Central Oxford.

Are you an engaging person who enjoys stimulating conversation whilst also appreciating a quiet, peaceful lifestyle? We are looking for the right person to share the lovely East Oxford home (looking onto South Park) of a semi-retired scientist and teacher who leads a full and busy life but who would prefer to not be living alone.

The Householder, a widower in his eighties, trained in biology and veterinary science, has been working as an epidemiologist (infectious diseases) for the past 50 years mainly at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He currently spends three or four days a week in London with (plans to fully retire in summer 2025 or 2026) and so some weeks the Sharer would be alone in the home for half the week.

Fit and active, the Householder has broad interests – from the outdoors and natural history to science, history and law & government and keeps abreast of news and world affairs (usually watching the 10 o’clock news). He is a five-string banjo player and enjoys and appreciates music, including Radio 3 evening concerts. A member of a book group and a poetry group, literature and reading are also key pleasures. Travel and work overseas, including an extensive project in Malawi, are also in the frame.

We are looking for a someone who would also value shared time and engaging conversation, most likely an hour or two in the evening over a meal, perhaps taking it in turns to cook. Someone who could lend a hand with tech issues from time to time could be helpful and anyone green-fingered who like help in the garden, would be welcome – all the more so if they liked growing flowers. The main requirement however is a compatible person for shared company, intellectual exchange and stimulating conversation.

This opportunity would suit someone who appreciates a quiet, calm environment and likes to keep a tidy, organised house. An enjoyment of cooking would be good. Politically the Householder is left of centre and likely to get on best with someone similarly positioned. Someone musical could be a bonus.

The living space is quite open plan, where the Householder likes to have time to be peaceful, reading or listening to the radio, but at other times this could be shared.

A small room with desk adjacent to the bedroom could be used as a working/study space.

To find out more about Homesharing and to contact us about this opportunity please first visit the Homeshare Oxfordshire webpage (which can be found on Age UK Oxfordshire’s website) and complete our enquiry form at the bottom of the page. Homesharing is best suited to emotionally mature, reliable and friendly people who have the time, energy and commitment to engage and help out as agreed.

This Homeshare opportunity is advertised by Homeshare Oxfordshire on behalf of the Householder(s). Homeshare Oxfordshire is the local Homeshare Provider for Oxfordshire. We are part of Age UK Oxfordshire, a registered charity, and thus operate on a not-for-profit basis.
  • £200 pcm (single/En suite)
Availability
Available
01 Feb 2025
Minimum term
9 months
Maximum term
None
Extra cost
Deposit
£0.00
Bills included?
No
Amenities
Furnishings
Furnished
Parking
Yes
Garage
No
Garden/patio
Yes
Balcony/roof terrace
No
Disabled access
No
Living room
shared
Broadband included
Yes
Current household
# housemates
1
Total # rooms
3
Smoker?
No
Any pets?
No
Occupation
Other
Gender
Male
New housemate preferences
Couples OK?
No
Smoking OK?
No
Pets OK?
No
Occupation
Available to all
References?
Yes
Min age
21
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