x0024500 Wanted Awesome housemate. . .or two (Damascus, OR)
Living Situation:
1600 sqft house located on 1.75 acres in a rural and quiet neighborhood a couple miles north of Damascus. Living arrangement consists of a bedroom on the main floor and a shared bathroom with myself. All rooms have bamboo flooring with the exception of bathrooms and "sun" room (tile). The basement laundry room doubles as a bathroom for the basement tenants. Large common areas consisting of living room and "sun" room along with open kitchen. Large fenced-in backyard tied to house, garden areas (plenty of space available if that's your thing), fire pit, greenhouse, and barn with chickens.
Common areas of home are fully furnished, but may have room for more if worked out. Bedroom is mostly empty and will need to be furnished by yourself. Television is non-existent in the household common areas, but will be allowed in personal space if volume is controlled. Some storage is available, but more may need to be arranged depending on amount of "stuff" you have.
Public transportation is not within walking distance, nor is there a good place to run/bike in the immediate vicinity, but the Springwater Corridor is only a few miles away, and plenty of parking is available at the house.
Current Residents:
I am a 34-year-old male, fairly quiet, tidy, and organized; I probably prefer organized over clean - I wouldn't say I'm OCD, but I don't like sprawl or not being able to find anything. I'm not a huge partier, but I do love music, going out, and occasionally staying up til the wee hours of the morning. I co-own the house with my separated wife who lives in Portland. Houseguests are potentially a common occurrence. However, this is a quiet family-oriented neighborhood, so some discretion and respect is required.
I work in the trades, meaning I wake at 5 am the majority of the time, but also occasionally work at odd hours and/or weekends. I have an active outdoor lifestyle and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, climbing, snow skiing, and. I'm mostly a do-er and DIY-er, but I certainly enjoy the occasional relaxation. I also enjoy reading, meditation, dancing, playing with the dog, and working in the yard. Gardening has been a time-consumer and rewarding undertaking in the past, but that depends on the priorities. I'm mostly a dark beer drinker but still have a taste for red wine or a mixed drink.
The four-legged household residents consist of a 4 year-old St. Bernard, a cat, and two little dogs that belong to the other house mates.
The other two housemates (a long term couple) rent out the basement with use of the upstairs (common areas). They mostly keep to themselves downstairs. . . more homebodies than being out all of the time. They have two little rescue dogs, which like to bark at everyone; this is to let you know they are saying "hi," and they take their job serious! Both tenants work hard and enjoy their down time at the house. They are quiet, neat, clean, kind, giving, considerate, and open minded, and would like the new roomie to be like-minded. . . or at least close to it. . . someone who would like to do group dinners once in a while, and/or Sunday breakfast with the house if it all jives with everyone's schedule. But not looking for a best friend or someone that needs to be taken care of. Thanks! Looking forward to meeting our future awesome person that will also make this place their home.
Another roomie resides on the property, as well. . .she comes and goes to use bathrooms and common areas occasionally , but doesn't sleep in the house. Won't see much of her. . .she is a very busy lady!
About you:
You are a positive and responsible male or female in the middles stages of your life. You must be financially and emotionally stable and able to communicate and work with others, contributing to the well-being of the household. If you don't have an open mind and the ability to peacefully work through things, or if you put a lot of emphasis on religion, we probably won't get along. You must be reliable and honest, doing the right thing when nobody else is around. You are clean and organized, but no need to be anal about it. You are willing and able to help with chores (like chickens) and cleaning, and ideally willing to care for things in my absence. We should be able to connect on some level and get along, cook together, have drinks, even hang out on occasion. . .but I'm not looking for a best friend or obligation. It would be awesome if you could bring along a playmate for the St. Bernard, but not necessary; such a large yard gets lonely when the rabbits and squirrels refuse to play. Also, if you have any food restrictions, no problem; just be aware that I eat everything.
No smokers. . .of the tobacco type, at least.
The deal:
Bedroom is $500 a month, and I require a $500 deposit. Utilities will be split amongst the dwellers -- between $50 and $150 a month, depending on time of year, number of people, and how much shit we use. That includes power, gas, water, internet, trash, and recycling (and yes, we recycle). Compost goes to the chickens, and they give us eggs. . .it's a nice trade. Price can be negotiated at certain times in exchange for help with yard work or other miscellaneous items that come up.
Move-in date is immediate, following exchange of money.
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