Ferme rurale en Flandre - petite communauté avec potager

Surface: 12m²

Type of cohouse

Shared home

Common parts

This is a caretaker's house (rental) on a former farmstead. There are four house numbers on the farmstead, and we share an entrance garden; each house number is a separate house with a garden.

I'm looking for new housemates for my house. I recently had some WorkAway volunteers over, and they were very pleasant. So I'm looking for more permanent residents.

The front garden has a shaded terrace, entrance hall, living room with a fireplace, kitchen, and small bathroom.

On the first floor, there's a laundry room (washing machine and dryer), a "quiet living room" (also called a library or office).

And one large room with three (separate) single beds.

At the back, there's a large garden with a garden shed and bicycle storage, and a large meadow with an open view that connects to the garden.

There's a vegetable garden in the works, and space for chickens, pasture animals, and WTMG or Airbnb glamping.

I also call it homesteading and see the house as its own entity with its own rhythm to which we all contribute.

The "hostel" aspect is indeed that everyone sleeps together in one room. I also want to coordinate everyone's sleep patterns and am looking for people who agree with this, so that there is a real moment of rest between 10 PM and 6 AM.

I am a single woman of 42 and am looking for other like-minded people.

I would like to clarify that I am absolutely not looking for romance, but rather for housemates who want to actively and equally contribute to the house and to a pleasant, communal atmosphere. Household chores are also shared.

With everyone's consent, a WorkAway volunteer can also be placed in the house to help out with tasks where needed. This way, we also bring the world and travelers into our home, which is very pleasant.

I also love the outdoors and enjoy walking with my two Border Collies, who also live here. During my travels, I really enjoyed living in a different way and was a fan of the mountain huts and monk retreats. The layout of the house offers ample space for quiet and privacy, but everyone doesn't have their own room; there's a shared dormitory. This does require respect, clear agreements, and generosity from the residents, who want to give everyone their own space and peace.

Remote or home working is also possible. The office/library can also become a coworking space where concentration and focus meet a homely atmosphere.

Personal space

The house's layout provides ample space for quiet and privacy, but each resident doesn't have their own room; there's a shared dormitory. This does require respect, clear agreements, and generosity from the residents, who want to give everyone their own space and peace.

What can you expect in terms of cleanliness?

A cozy space with some clutter every now and then.

Amenities

Kitchens: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Private-furnished

Garden/patio

Digital TV or Netflix

Dishwasher

Washing machine

Dryer

Internet/Wifi

Bicycle storage

BBQ

Smoking inside allowed

Domicile possible

Domicile required

Who would be the best fit

Allowed or not?

students

kids

couples

pets

Gender

Age

<30

Between 30 and 40

Between 40 and 50

>50

We are looking for someone who

Like-minded people in terms of: honoring mutual agreements; the desire and time to actively participate in the home and garden; and community life, such as cooking together and taking time for each other: this is how I want to create a "living" home and therefore prefer not to have people who just come home and "crash."

- Space for initiative and creativity, but I want to maintain the style of the house (natural, warm, and serene) and we are fans of decluthering and LEDs-is-more.

The two Border Collies who also live here appreciate animal-friendly people and people who see them as equal housemates, not subordinates.

Unfortunately, welcoming other animals is not possible; the house would quickly become too crowded.

No drugs, and preferably no alcohol either ✌️

You'll share this home with

Number of residents

1 of which

0

1

0

Age of residents

Between 40 and 50

Are living with us

0

2

0

Something more about your co-residents

I'm a 42-year-old independent woman. I haven't had a partner in decades, and I feel more balanced than ever.

Until 10 years ago, I had an active career in the performing arts, and then I decided to choose organic, eco-friendly, and natural lifestyles instead of artificial/decorative lifestyles. In other words, I've fully embraced being myself and following my own inner voice/rhythm. I eat vegan/vegetarian and organic, love water sports, saunas, (hot) yoga, and my balance bike. An ideal day is an active day outdoors with my two dogs, mountain hikes, and trips in my campervan.

I really like the cottage I live in now, and after a few years of settling down in the countryside, I'm now looking for housemates and want to take a completely different approach to traditional living.

As a teenager I dreamed of living together with my friends: camaraderie in