About the room
Who lives there
1 male, professional, non smokers
Ideal roommates
male, from 25 to 65 years old
Room description
The Condo
You’ll have the spacious primary bedroom, complete with a private ensuite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. A dedicated parking space in the attached garage is included.
The condo is 1,532 sq ft and surrounded by green space, giving it a quiet, open feel. The main living area overlooks greenery to the east, and there’s a small deck off the dining area for fresh air and morning coffee. I’ll be using the smaller second bedroom. The third bedroom can become a shared office, workout space, or flex room depending on your preference.
The kitchen is fully furnished and well-equipped, and laundry is conveniently located just off the dining area.
Commute & Location
-Baxter: 4 miles
-Abbott / AbbVie: 14 miles
-Long Lake Metra: 1 mile
-Round Lake Metra: 1.6 miles
-I-94: 10 miles
About the Live-In Owner
I’m an engineer at Baxter and use this condo as a second home. I’m typically in the Chicago area about three days a week, plus the occasional weekend. My primary residence is in Michigan.
My workdays tend to run long, often followed by after-work weightlifting sessions. In warmer weather, I also train in track-and-field throwing events (shot put, discus, and javelin), so I’m often home later in the evenings. When I am home, I’m neat, orderly, and enjoy cooking from scratch.
I have broad interests and hobbies:
-Music tastes range from alt, funk, and punk to old-school country
-Favorite movies include In Bruges, The Usual Suspects, and Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
-Board games and tabletop games like Settlers of Catan, D&D, and Scythe
-DIY projects for home and auto
I’ve been happily married for over 30 years and have five adult children. My wife may occasionally join me for a weekend visit; she’s genuinely wonderful and low-key.
I’ll occasionally enjoy a cigar or pipe with a good whiskey, but never indoors. I’m a practicing Catholic, attend Mass every Sunday, and occasionally during the week.