Big house and garden in a small, friendly, leafy village 3 miles West of Cambridge (15 mins by car, 25 mins by bike).
We have two rooms available (one immediately, one in January). Both are light, pleasant, West-facing rooms with their own ensuite bathrooms. The rooms are next to each other. They have both been single rooms to date, but they are spacious enough for 2 beds or a double, depending on need. There is access to shared kitchen facilities, living room, sitting room, washing machine, piano and very big garden (half acre) including a vegetable patch with raised beds. There’s also a bike shed and space to park cars. We are open to letting the rooms separately or as a package.
The house is set in the middle of the village, near the recreation ground and other facilities. The village also has a shop, post office, hairdresser, butcher, public library, seasonal swimming pool, sports facilities, primary and secondary schools, Doctor’s surgery, Baptist Church and Parish Church. There is a bus which goes to and from Cambridge hourly, 6 days a week.
Rent can be negotiable based on circumstances – full rent for single occupancy of one room is £450/month + bills (bills are currently around £100/month) but a reduction on rent can be offered if both rooms are taken together. Also, if you would like to offer domestic duties, housework, babysitting etc. in lieu of some of the rent, that would be welcome, and can be discussed and negotiated.
A lively family of Mum, Dad and 4 children, plus another adult family member who has a learning disability. All have a Christian faith. Dad works in research and scientific innovation, Mum is a creative writer. Children aged 7 – 12. We also have a friendly and well-trained dog (labrador).
We are a typically busy family, but also try and live as an informal community, sharing some meals, or having fun or social times together. We also seek to welcome others, and enjoy socialising generally. We try and eat all together as a household / community at least once a week. We’re a fairly normal bustling, busy family household, with lots of music, maths, football, dancing, singing, wii, board games, card games, art, etc. etc. but there are also quiet places to hide away in the house, including a sitting room with log-burning stove!
We are looking for lodgers who would enjoy the feel of community living with other Christians, and who could contribute to this. If you have a learning disability, and are looking for somewhere independent and safe to live, we would be open to discussing this, as long as you have your own support.
