nature and nurture in huge beautiful 1904 house (F, $600)
Artai90
compatible with existing 2 residents (one of whom is 12 years old).
Ambiance: a true year round vacation-- house is 1block from beach with ocean
views. many birds in good sized multi sided yard w/trees and small
mammels(squirrels, skunks, possums...). Many big and small woods/forests (town
woods, state forests, random nature preserves) within 10-20 minutes drive away,
or some definitely within walking and biking distance. miles and miles of
shoreline, varied beaches, marshes, rivers, etc. all extremely nearby.
cool ocean breezes wash over you while you lie in the hammock in the sun, under
the shade of the huge porch roof, petting the fluffy cat, listening to the
mockingbird, idly watching the clouds play, chattering with your roomies, and
eating toast with raspberry jam...
OR: sitting around the fireplace, roasting chestnuts, drinking tea, quietly
smiling, and watching thru windows as snow falls peacefully.
Location: south shore, between quincy center and hingham center. walk to
busline only; ten minute drive to T (quincy center, regular red line) or
commuter rail or commuter boat. free parking available at T's. driving to
boston: can take pleasant tree lined streets, or 93/95 easily avail. Most
locations are technically only thirty minutes away; 45 at rush hour. my commute
is pretty much the same time as when i lived in somerville or brookline.
House: very large two story house. built in 1904. beautiful artistic eclectic
design throughout. lots of wood. ceiling beams. lots of windows. light. space.
fireplace. gourmet kitchen, dishwasher, convection oven, breakfast nook, lots
of counters. one and half baths. big ole' soak tub. washer dryer. Huge wrap
around four sided porch/deck/outdoor rooms. large open plan living and dining
rooms. off street parking.
Bedrooms: this is a four bedroom house. all are upstairs.
one of the two available rooms is the master bedroom: medium towards somewhat
large size. upper deck off of it. tons of ocean view. medium sized closet/s.
baseboard radiator forced hot water heat. $625/month plus one fourth utilities.
the second bedroom: slightly smaller (medium sized). currently does not have
door to upper deck but will in future. ceiling fan. smaller closet. italian
villa style textured walls (like at gardner museum). some ocean view.
supplemental electric heat. $600/month plus one fourth utilities.
current occupants (your future housemates should you attempt this mission):
One: 35 yr old female artist/interior designer/construction manager. liberal,
intellectual, unusual.
One: 12 year old math/computer liking, monopoly-playing, quiet, smart,
sociable, peaceful, mature and fun male child.
Two: elderly cats. one is more doglike, one is more human like. sometimes
bossy. indoor-outdoor roaming. tendency to regurgitate furballs with annoying
regularity. otherwise quiet, pleasant, and companionable.
Yard: there is a pretty big yard and it is usually left to be very
natural/wild. if you are into gardening or landscaping there is Tons of
opportunity here for you to play in the dirt and have a huge amount of control
over the look and feel of this area.
some initial caveats: very old house, drafty, things break down occasionally
and not always can be immediately fixed (unless they are vital life items!).
owner is an interior designer and has already designed and filled the common
areas. very little room for additional furniture here, but possibly a bit.
these areas are Very Fully Shared for Fun and Living, and of course
bathroom/kitchen storage, etc, and always Open to discussion around
Functionality or specific item/s of discontent, or around a few things
you'dlike to add, but are not a true democracy in term of look and feel. there
are lots of 'toys' around in the form of decorative objects that you will be
welcome to move around/play with, but overall you will either love what the
common areas are like already, or it will not be a good match for you. (they
are eclectic- No flowers/ruffles, hunter green, etc. nor are they
black/chrome/cold). house is continually being improved/ongoing finishing
touches to renovation, so you must be able to accept the regular change and
some level of disorder relating to specific areas being worked on from time to
time.
Labor for rent trade: for the right person in the right circumstances, the $600
room is available instead for a work trade of two full (7-8 hour) days a week
of labor with no rent and no utilities. the work available ranges but is
primarily: interior painting, administrative assistance, and home organization.
at least half of it would have to take place during the days (but any day) and
at least half also would take place off site (but transportation could be
provided). this might be a 'permanent' or 'short term' arrangement and could be
negotiated.
finally: i'm sorry, but no two-person 'teams' of any nature (best friends,
single parents, lesbian couples) unless you both want to and can afford to and
would not resent the cost of taking on, both of the two available rooms. these
rooms can also be opened up into a two room suite if desired. this is a four
human limit household and i must rent out both available rooms.
no large dogs but some small ones, cats, or non traditional pets can definantly
be discussed.