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Most people searching for a new roommate make a point of showing off their homes, posting gleaming adverts with carefully-angled pictures.

But one man took a novel approach to wowing potential tenants - by providing a VERY extensive list of attributes they must (and must not) possess.

The 53-year-old is offering one lucky person the chance to share his three-bedroom home with him for free - with rent, bills and even food included in the deal.

However, there are two rather large catches - you must be his girlfriend (and, perhaps one day, wife) and must adhere to his numerous lifestyle and body ideals.

Potential tenants should be size 14 or under - they can be slim, 'full-figured' or 'thick', but must not be 'voluptuous' or larger, according to the man's Craiglist ad.

They must also be 'drug, disease and drama-free', cannot smoke, and must not have 'unresolved felonies' or an arrest warrant - among many other things.

Incredibly, the man claims he has been inundated with emails from women since posting the advert two weeks ago - with many praising him for his honesty.

This is despite his admission that he has a VKO (violation of knife ordinance) on his record, is 'pro-gun' - and has undergone 'private investigator training'.

"I'm sorry but we all know what we want and I'm just stating my specifics up front to save time," writes the homeowner, who lives in Georgia, US.

The man's 'ideal' future roommate

Female

Willing to be the man's girlfriend - and, perhaps in the future, wife

Non-smoker

Size 14 or under

Must 'speak decent English'

No dependent children

'Drug, disease and drama-free'

Not an alcoholic

No unresolved felonies or arrest warrants

Willing to cuddle, shop for groceries, cook, eat, 'trade massages', go to concerts, go on walks and kiss

"I hope you can appreciate/respect that as many ladies have emailed to say I have a great ad they wish all guys were as upfront as I am."

Mirror Online is unable to verify the authenticity of the advert - with the possibility that it was posted by a friend, or the man himself, as a joke.

But if it is real, any woman who ends up living in the Marietta property must be prepared to cuddle with their new boyfriend, watch movies and 'trade massages'.

"You will live in my nice 1967 brick ranch home with me as my girlfriend and possibly be my wife later if you want," writes the man.

"I'm not looking for a cook or a maid and I'm NOT looking for JUST a roommate.

"I'm looking for a Girlfriend/Lifetime companion to do the following with: cuddle while watching movies, shop for groceries, cook, eat, trade massages, kiss, go to concerts, go walking, etc."

He adds: "You must not be an alcoholic, not into illegal drugs, not smoke, not have unresolved felonies and not have a warrant out for your arrest.

"Other than that we can talk about past issues BUT, you must be honest from day one. That means starting with first contact, not a week or month later.

The man's 'qualities'

He's not 49 years old - he's 53

Has undergone 'private investigator training'

Pro-gun, pro-life and 'mostly conservative'

Retired, but sells premium concert tickets

5ft 10ins tall

No children, pets, tattoos or piercings

Doesn't drink

'A blue jeans a sneakers kind of guy'

Christian

'Caring, compassionate and dependable'

Does not like cyber sex or phone sex

"I've had Private Investigator training and I'll do a background check."

The man writes that potential tenants must 'speak decent English' - and that 'vocal liberals' should probably not bother applying.

He also says that applicants should be 'size 14 or smaller' - and even provides a cartoon image of five women to show which body shapes are acceptable.

"Look at the pic... For me #1 is great and #2 is ok but #3 is too large. Petite and skinny are ok also," he writes.

As for himself, the man admits he is 53 - four years older than his listed age of 49 - and is 'a blue jeans a sneakers kind of guy'.

"I'm basically retired but I've started selling premium concert tickets this year," he writes in the advert.

So, what's the house like?

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a basement and two driveways

1,906 square feet

Situated in a 'safe neighbourhood' in Georgia, US

42" Vizio TV (soon to be upgraded to 65")

Rent, bills and food included in deal

Roommate will get 'whole front bathroom' to themselves

"I listed myself as age 49 in the personals to get views from ladies that type in "49-52" as their max when they do searches, because I look younger than my age in most people's opinion.

"Plus more views increase my chances of meeting the right lady.

"I'm a straight Single White Male, 5'10" tall, with no kids or pets. I have no tattoos or piercings but if you do that's fine.

"Considering the sentimental value of me being in the house I grew up in and the facts that I've lived in Marietta all of my life, trust the neighbors AND it is paid for, I never plan to move from my current home.

"So if you never plan to move from your place, even if we fall in love, we are not a match unfortunately."

He adds: "I'm caring, compassionate, considerate, dependable, detailed [in case you can not tell yet!] gentle, intelligent, loyal, outspoken, reasonable, touchy-feely, trustworthy and witty.

"I know that trust AND proper communication are 2 of the biggest keys to any type of relationship. I think adults should talk things out sensibly when an issue comes up and never hang up the phone mad or go to bed angry.

"I know I'm not handsome BUT I'm not expecting gorgeous so please do not be shy. If you do not try, you'll never know what could have been.

"I sometimes like to buy my lady flowers, cards and gifts for no reason at all plus I never forget Anniversaries, Birthdays or Valentine's Day!

Describing his home, the man says it is a 1,906-square-foot property in a 'safe neighbourhood' with two full baths, a basement and two driveways.

"I have a 42" Vizio TV on the wall in the living room but I plan to upgrade this year to 65" with 4K UHD [A man with goals! ;-) ]," he writes.

He adds that his future girlfriend will have the 'whole front bathroom' to herself and will not have to pay for rent, Wifi, power, cable TV or food.

The man makes clear he is 'not into cyber sex, phone sex or sexting, but instead wants a girlfriend - and possible future wife - who he can cuddle and massage.

He says he is a Christian who is 'pro-gun', 'pro-life' and 'mostly conservative '.

At the end of the advert, he writes: "So, let's negotiate. Please change the subject line so my emails sort better in Gmail.

"It'd be great [not required] if you attach a few pics in your first email, and not just face shots.

"Lingerie or bikini pics are not required but I do not mind them ;-)."

The bizarre advert is accompanied by several pictures of the house, as well as images of various sayings about relationships.

These include: "Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow", and "I don't want perfect, I want honest."