- Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- Feb 13, 2017 - Feb 23, 2017
Une merveilleuse maison dans un quartier très agré
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
Ingrid is a retired teacher. She now takes emergency teaching classes at her old school, St Michaels Grammar in St Kilda.
Steve is a retired copywriter. We have a son and a daughter. Our son lives in New York. Our daughter lives in Newcastle, NSW. We're experienced travellers and Homelinkers and love experiencing life in other countries.
Additional languages spoken
Dutch, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Copywriter/Teacher (Retired)
Une merveilleuse maison dans un quartier très agré
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is not offered
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We live in a three-storey townhouse in a quiet, modern, urban complex, five kilometres from the heart of Melbourne. Although the complex is new, the surrounding suburb is filled with gorgeous Victorian houses. There are many parks nearby, shopping is within walking distance and there are trains and trams nearby.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in an up-market modern housing complex in an old suburb five kilometres from central Melbourne. Although we don't have a garden as such, the grounds are extensive and attractive and we overlook a popular dog park. We have access to a 25 metre lap pool, spa and gym. There are trendy shopping areas in almost every direction that cater for every kind of purchasing pleasure. The train station is a three minute walk away and the centre of Melbourne is a mere ten minute ride (four stops). You will never run out of fantastic cafés and restaurants to try. The complex even has its own café, Toorak Traktor, not long ago listed as one of THE hotspots to go for lunch in Melbourne. We are very new to this area ourselves (we have just moved three kms from our family home in St Kilda) and already we love it!!
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Armadale is a middle-class inner suburb of Melbourne. The city is just ten minutes away by train. Melbourne is the second most-liveable city in the world (until recently THE most liveable city) so culturally the variety and number of our museums, galleries, theatres, gardens is astounding. Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia and we are just two stations away from Richmond, the station for the MCG (cricket, football) and Rod Laver Arena (Australian Open tennis). The beach is a short tram-ride away, as are public golf courses. We are very close to Melbourne bike trails. We are surrounded by all sorts of shopping precincts within walking distance while feeling quite peaceful in the midst of parks.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our house is new - in construction and to us - so we would expect visitors to take care of it and to leave it in the condition they found it. We are very respectful of others' homes; we trust that you will extend the same courtesy to us. The house is not really suitable for very young children (open staircases, no garden etc) but older children are welcome.
Conditions
Car Exchange
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
Ingrid is a retired teacher. She now takes emergency teaching classes at her old school, St Michaels Grammar in St Kilda.
Steve is a retired copywriter. We have a son and a daughter. Our son lives in New York. Our daughter lives in Newcastle, NSW. We're experienced travellers and Homelinkers and love experiencing life in other countries.
Additional languages spoken
Dutch, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Copywriter/Teacher (Retired)
Une merveilleuse maison dans un quartier très agré
Une merveilleuse maison dans un quartier très agré
Over 65 years of house exchange experience
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