Sophie's room

West End, ON M6P 3K7

Peaceful Furnished Room by High Park, Steps from the Subway, Available December 1

Live a few minutes’ walk from High Park and High Park subway station (Line 2), in a calm, leafy part of Bloor West. This private, furnished room is in a bright, renovated basement apartment shared with one woman, the resident host. It suits someone who values a quiet, clean and respectful home.

Your room • Large double bed with upholstered headboard • Spacious built-in closet with hanging rail and shelf • Desk, drawer and office chair for working or studying • Window with blinds, warm laminate floors

Shared with your host • Renovated kitchen with wood countertops, breakfast bar, full-size fridge, stove and microwave • Cozy living and dining area with sofa, TV (no cable) and dining table • Clean bathroom with tub and shower • Laundry room with full-size Maytag washer and dryer

Rent: $980/month, all inclusive • Includes water, hydro (electric heating), laundry and high-speed Wi-Fi • Working from home: $1,030/month (+$50 for utilities) • Hydro is budgeted at $200/month on average; any yearly excess is split equally

Lease • First and last month ($1,960) by bank draft or certified cheque, plus $50 refundable key deposit • Subject to the tenant’s screening and interview

House rules • One occupant only • No pets (host has severe allergies) and no smoking anywhere on the property • Guests limited to 2 visits per week (occasionally 3 with the host’s agreement) • Shared spaces kept clean, following a cleaning schedule

Ideal for a tidy, quiet, considerate woman, professional or student.

To apply, please send a short introduction covering:

1. Your occupation and daily schedule, including any work from home 2. Your lifestyle at home: cooking, noise, evenings, guests 3. Confirmation that the house rules above work for you 4. Desired move-in date and how long you plan to stay 5. Your availability for a viewing

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a viewing and to meet the host.

Apartment shared with one woman, the resident host. It suits someone who values a quiet, clean and respectful home.