Female Flatmate/Boarder Wanted
$259 pw rent
All you need is your suitcase!
Ideal for International Student
My downstairs boarder has returned to France- you could have her room!
Your spaces:
- Fully furnished double room
- Comfy, new double bed
- Desk, light, LED mirror
- Linen & towels
- Furnished courtyard
- Gated private entry
Spaces shared with me (Megan):
- Bathroom
- Laundry
- Garden (neighbours also share)
Spaces shared with Megan & James:
- Main entry (entrance path to be improved by late Oct)
- Fully equipped kitchen & breakfast bar
- Fully furnished dining & living areas
- Sunny large balcony with table & chairs & great views!
- Basic food ingredients & other consumables supplied. Also veges/herbs from garden.
Services Included in Board:
- Cleaning of shared areas
- Ultrafast broadband, gas, electricity, water
- Optional meals and cleaning of your room (extra cost).
Area
Short bus ride to Universities (Auckland & AUT), CBD (private language and business schools), Unitec (Mt Albert), and also links central suburbs.
Very close to vibrant Cafe culture & nightlife of Ponsonby Rd, and city
Exclusive suburb- quiet, historic oasis (Herne Bay border)
Very safe, low crime
5-13 minute walk to two supermarkets, cafes, shops, restaurants, bars
Beaches and parks
Other costs:
- $50 pw standard expenses
- Rent surcharge for contract less than 6 months
- $1000 bond neg (returned at end of tenancy less unpaid board or damages).
Optional Expenses:
- Cleaning of your room
- Home-cooked nutritious tasty vegetarian/vegan/fish evening meals
Board is paid 1 week in advance.
Head Tenant:
Megan, 52, Pakeha, lived in Auckland >25 years, travelled when young. Good cook. Open-minded, liberal, and LGBTQ+ friendly. Can introduce you to Auckland/New Zealand (within reason). 2 teen daughters visit.
Upstairs Boarder:
James. Academic, quiet, writing novel. Also open-minded and liberal.
Sorry NO males, couples, children, pets or smokers. Vaping only in your courtyard.
Contact Megan by email for viewing and interview.
Meganowen080@gmail.com
Sorry not sure why I can't add pictures. Email me if interested.
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