Tina & Jürgen
Germany
Mar 20, 2019 - Apr 11, 2019
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Jan/2024
We are a retired couple (James in Oil & Gas construction, Rosemary in finance) who love travelling, cooking and wine and food tours
We have lived and worked in Canada, New Zealand, PNG and many locations in Australia
We are one time swappers but are very house proud and will look after your home.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Banking / Finance,
Construction ,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Germany
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is necessary
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We are not currently not planning any swaps.
Our home is a modern top floor apartment in a small block of three (only 7 years old) overlooking sporting fields and a bay off the Parramatta River which flows into Sydney Harbour. We are about 7 kilometres west of the city.
The apartment has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and has a large balcony (with gas BBQ) facing southwest.
Galley kitchen has gas cooktop, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso machine and a small fridge for wine.
The main bathroom has a spa bath.
Study nook off the kitchen.
It is a fully secure block with lift access from the basement garage to the top floor.
Public transport close. A bus stop for a bus to Sydney city, Sydney Central Train station and Coogee Beach is 100m away (bus to city takes about 15-20 minutes). Ferry to City (with connections to harbour locations, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park and Manly) and to Parramatta is 15 minutes walk, buses to other destinations 5 minutes walk.
The are plenty of visitor attractions including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge (take a climb over the arch?), Taronga Zoo or Luna Park accessible by ferry, and many beautiful beaches, including the famous Bondi Beach.
There are also several museums and art galleries.
Further afield for day or overnight trips, are destinations in the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley (wine country) and NSW South Coast, all within a few hours drive.
A car is available to swap with underground secure parking.
We have a small SUV (Audi Q2) to swap.
Wi-Fi internet , Satellite TV and bicycles available for use.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in the Inner Western Sydney suburb of Drummoyne.
We are close to public transport. Buses to Sydney City, and suburbs in every direction.
Many cafes, hotels and restaurants within walking distance.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Description of our neighbourhood
Inner Western Sydney suburb close to public transport.
Many cafes, hotels and restaurants within walking distance.
Birkenhead Retail outlet centre close by (has many Designer brand outlet stores plus restaurants and cafes). Sydney City 20 minutes by bus.
Supermarket (IGA), butcher, bread shop, pharmacy, newsagent, liquor store, cafes, Post Office 5 minute walk.
Harris Farm Market. Deli, cheese shop, seafood shop, vegetables, bakery, alcohol, butcher 10 minute walk.
Epic Pizza and Ocean Foods fish cafe on Lyons Road.
Sydney Fish Market 15 minute drive away.
Art Galleries, Museums and Opera House in Sydney.
The Queen Victoria Building (near the Sydney Town Hall) has many shops and eateries.
Barangaroo (accessible by ferry) has many great restaurants and shops.
Waterside parks and the “Bay Run” for walking and cycling. A Gym about 5 minutes walk.
Beaches accessed by bus or ferry.
Day trips by car or train can be made to the North, South and West of Sydney.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please leave the house as you found it, clean and tidy. Thank You.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Jan/2024
We are a retired couple (James in Oil & Gas construction, Rosemary in finance) who love travelling, cooking and wine and food tours
We have lived and worked in Canada, New Zealand, PNG and many locations in Australia
We are one time swappers but are very house proud and will look after your home.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Banking / Finance,
Construction ,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Germany
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