$675 / 2br - 1100ft2 - Mature, professional housemate wanted, $675 month (West Asheville)

Do you know how to make shared space work for yourself and others in your household? If you are a reasonably neat, employed, honest person with income that allows you to afford rent of $675/month plus shared utilities, please read on. I’m a 56-year-old woman searching for someone to share my 2-bedroom, 1100-sf, West Asheville rental, five miles from downtown. Attractive landscaping, HUGE and breezy back porch, kind landlady, safe neighborhood. Spacious rental bedroom is unfurnished. There are two cats in residence, and they are lovable and non-destructive. Large kitchen, washer & dryer. Cats & other small pets considered with landlady approval (proof of vaccines required). I’m looking for someone who wants the same things at home that I do: peace, refuge, quiet, mutual respect, and a place that’s a pleasure to live in. Here’s more about what I am looking for: * Empathy and compassion: You consider how your presence impacts those around you. * Ability to listen and communicate: You can quickly and comfortably share what you need. * Reliability: You have a rental history and several good landlord and/or housemate references. *This is a financial arrangement. Proof of income required along with first/last month's rent and pet deposit, if needed. More about the space: sunny renovated daylight basement (built into the side of a hill) with a big picture window in the living room, and windows in all rooms but the bathroom. Large kitchen. Outdoors there's a covered porch, porch swing, birdfeeders & wildlife, though the house is less than a mile from Patton Avenue. If this interests you, please respond with more information about yourself and why this ad appeals to you. Thanks, and good luck with your search!