Well done!
Some photos will be nice.
Earthen floors in 'basements' can be good. How high is the ceiling?
I shared homes I owned with a boarder for 20 years when I was 25 or so, it helps with the cash flow and socially is nice also.
I was careful how I selected house mates, had rules;
- shared food
- no loud music
- shared cooking and cleaning
- had to have a job
- had to invite somebody over for dinner from time to time.
It was good fun and I developed good friends to this day.