THE STUDIO A newly finished basement studio apartment (approx. 600 sq ft) is available for rent in a quiet 1950 cape cod style house in Brookside Forest neighborhood of Silver Spring (off of Flower ave). The space is private with a full kitchen and its own bathroom. The basement studio connects to outside via the stairs to the sunroom or has the option of entering/exiting through the garage door on the same level. In house washer dryer for laundry is just adjacent. Expected move-in is flexible with July as preferred move in month THE HOME The home has a yard with majestic, old trees and space for gardening. House upstairs is currently occupied by a 42 year-old international development professional, music producer and record collector residing in the attic level and a late 20s young professional working in therapy research. LOOKING FOR Tenant who is positive, kind, and respectful of others, creative and self-reliant, helps maintain clean spaces, and is mature and able to communicate clearly about any issues that may arise. This is an opportunity to further shape the culture of this newly established home and grow new friendships based on mutual interests. Creative self-expression is also important so those with artistic affinities are especially encouraged to reach out. The space is ideal for one person OTHER PRACTICAL THINGS Tree-lined street convenient to commuter routes and many grocery stores in the area 8-10 min drive to downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park Washer and dryer unit in home next to garage Free and plentiful street parking and access to garage for storing bicycle, scooter, or tools. Utilities will be equally shared (1/3) with rest of the house There is a one-year lease requirement Pets will be considered on a case by case basis

House upstairs is currently occupied by a 40 year-old international development professional, music producer and record collector residing in the attic level (male) and a mid 20s young professional (female).