Cats normally sleep wherever they want! LOL. Mine initially loved sleeping up in his cat tree, but he also loves sleeping on throws that I keep folded up on an ottoman. He loves to nap in my bed and sleeps with me at night. He's also got a heated bed that I keep on another ottoman that he loves on these chilly nights. I will say cats do not really like sleeping on the floor. They love to sleep up on something -- chair, couch, kitchen counters, etc.
As for a cat enclosure, we built one for Raiden which is 12'x12'x8' high. Raiden's previous owner allowed him to run free, which is how he ended up at my house (4 doors away). Several fights with another cat landed Raiden at the vets for treatment. The last fight was incredibly bad with scratches around his eyes (luckily no damage) and deep puncture wounds. Once the owner turned Raiden over to me, I decided he had to stay inside, which wasn't going to happen. Raiden stood at the door and cried. I finally bought a harness and leash and started taking him out for daily walks. It was my husband's idea to spend $2,000 and build this enclosure, which sits on our elevated deck, has a cat door from the dining room which gives Raiden 24/7 access. I brought the cat trees inside for the winter, but normally there are two out there, plus a cat house.
If this particular Bengal is not allowed to roam free, then opening up the door and scooting him out will be a little daunting for him. Regardless of the fact that you have a lot of room and are away from roads doesn't mean there aren't perils out there that could harm the cat. Cat fighting (even for males that are neutered) is still a problem and they can turn deadly. There could be other predators (foxes, coyotesJ). I have a friend who lives on several acres and owns several cats who roam outdoors and her neighbor down the road traps them when they come into his yard and he turns them over animal control, who calls my friend and she has to pay a fine to retrieve the cat.
It's wonderful that you are taking in this bengal. Just know the Bengal will want lots of attention and interaction from you and your husband, so be prepared to take on a two-year-old child that will simply never grow up! Best of luck!
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