Quiet retreat in Sydney’s vibrant Inner West

Australia - NSW - Sydney

Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Welcome to Charles Street!
Welcome to Charles Street!
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,The living room
The living room
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Double bedroom with large built-in wardrobe
Double bedroom with large built-in wardrobe
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Second bedroom / reading and tv room
Second bedroom / reading and tv room
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Bathroom
Bathroom
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Through the kitchen to the back deck
Through the kitchen to the back deck
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Kitchen, to living room past laundry cupboard
Kitchen, to living room past laundry cupboard
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Downstairs study
Downstairs study
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,The community garden - just step out the back
The community garden - just step out the back
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Addison Rd market every Sunday - organic included
Addison Rd market every Sunday - organic included
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Henson Park - two minutes away
Henson Park - two minutes away
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Coming into Sydney on the ferry
Coming into Sydney on the ferry
Home exhange in,Australia,Sydney,Marrickville Road - our local main street
Marrickville Road - our local main street
  • Sleeping capacity3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

We have a comfortable home with two bedrooms (one with double bed, the other set up as a reading / tv room with a double sofabed), living room, downstairs study and a recently renovated bathroom and kitchen / dining area that leads to a large sunny deck. There are polished floorboards, a gas cooktop, convection oven, gas central heating, laundry cupboard and wifi throughout. The house is on a quiet, wide tree-lined street, 7km from the centre of Sydney and within a 20 minute walk to two train lines, and a 10 minute walk to four different buses. We have great neighbours!

Type

House - single floor/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Clothes Washer
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Garden
  • Heating

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)
  • Use of second home

Setting

  • Urban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our suburb, Marrickville, is diverse, relaxed and inclusive. It's packed with great cafes, restaurants, boutique breweries, parks and playgrounds, with the community gardens and weekly market behind our back fence. There's a local swimming pool, library. and small shopping mall with supermarkets all within a 15 minute walk. It's ideal for access to the city and the airport. Cooks River has waterfront walks.

Outdoor Activities

  • Cultural Events
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

A five minute walk gives you a choice of cafes, the local pub, and local restaurants. Two minutes to the playground and big space of our local park. Ten minutes to Marrickville Road with many shops, services (doctors, pharmacies) and yes, more cafes and restaurants. The train takes you directly to the centre of Sydney, Sydney Harbour and the Opera House in about 20 minutes.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

4 people maximum: there are two double beds, so would suit couple with a child (or two couples)
The house is close to our neighbours so we expect people to be reasonably quiet and thoughtful.
We have a holiday house 2-3 hours drive south (near Jervis Bay) and are happy to discuss offering that with our main home

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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