The five-bedroom house was said to include a gym, garden and four bathrooms.
He wrote: “I am renting another bed in my spacious ensuite bedroom for free due to autophobia, which is a fear of being and sleeping alone.
“The house has a lovely living room and garden.
“The tenant must be single female, clean, organised and sociable.
“Contact me for more details and to arrange a viewing.”
The advert, shared online with a nominal price of £1 per calendar month, was removed by moderators after complaints in the end.