Furnished basement suite in quiet private home with great location

Large furnished bedroom suite in basement with windows, in owner-occupied detached home. Located within walking distance of Silver Spring or Takoma Park downtowns; 1 mi./walking distance to Silver Spring UM Shuttle, 0.8 mi. to Takoma metro station... (red line), 5.1 mi./15 min drive to University of Maryland/CP. Suite has a separate entrance and its own bathroom with a shower, a large closet, ample storage space, a desk, and two windows. Renter can use the main kitchen, washer & dryer, living room, dining room and screened patio. Ample street parking. 6 to 12 month lease options. 1 month security deposit. No smoking/no wearing shoes inside allowed.

You will share most of the house with only one other person and a very friendly (and chill) Malinois dog who stays out of the basement suite. Your housemate is a well-traveled male professional who works remotely or hybrid, who speaks English, French and some Spanish. If you are new to the US or the area, you will have a positive experience with someone who can help you navigate the metro area and the local culture. If you have lots of stuff and don't appreciate a clean and organized home, this place is not for you. Rental is best suited for college grad students, post-docs, faculty-staff, young professionals who look for a quiet, friendly, and comfortable home to do their work/homework, relax and have easy access to the area's best features, sights and places to visit or for hanging out.


Furnished bedroom suite specs:
- 243 sq ft bedroom (19.75' x 12.3')
- Queen size bed, one desk and chair, two reading bed lamps, two corner cabinets, one book cabinet with sliding doors, one 6-drawer dresser, a large closet with sliding doors
- One set of sheets, pillows, comforter, bath towels (or use your own)
+ Private bathroom with shower

Amenities:
- Fully equipped kitchen (pots & pans, utensils, dishware & silverware, gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, cabinet space for your own food)
- Use your own TP, paper towels, and dish/laundry detergent
- Access to large screen patio
- Access to yard/garden
- Local parks, Sligo Creek Parkway, outdoor recreational facilities, fitness/yoga clubs — all within 1 mile
- Choice of private or main entrance

Location
- 1 mi./walking distance to Silver Spring UM Shuttle stop
- 0.8 mi. to Takoma metro (red line), Metro and Ride-on bus 1 block away
- 0.8 mi. to DC line
- 3 blocks to Takoma Park community college
- 15 min drive (in light traffic) to NIH or Naval Medical Center, 10 min drive (in light traffic) to downtown Bethesda, 10-15 min drive (in light traffic) to downtown DC.
- Ronald Reagan Washington Airport: 12 mi./30-40 min drive; Metro (red +1) accessible
- BWI Airport: 30 mi./35-40 min drive; Metro (red +1) + train accessible
- University of Maryland/College Park: 5.1 mi./15 min drive; Bus C2 accessible
- American University: 6 mi./20 min drive; Bus accessible
- The Catholic University: 4.2 mi./10-15 min drive; Metro (red) accessible
- Adelphi Plaza: 3.7 mi./10-15 min drive; Bus F4 accessible
- Mall at Prince George's: 3.9 mi./10 min drive; Bus F4 accessible
- Safeway (Silver Spring): 0.8 mi./2-4 min drive; Bus accessible; 20 min walk
- Whole Foods (Silver Spring): 1.2 mi./5 min drive; Bus accessible; 25 min walk
- Trader Joe's (Silver Spring): 4.3 mi./10 min drive; Bus accessible

Rental terms/requirements:
- 6-12 month lease flexibility
- Application
- Proof of income
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