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Family home in Melbourne, Australia

Australia - Victoria - Caulfield South

ID : AU7001

Became a member in: 2000

Renewal Date: 31/Aug/2021

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Our home, a 1920s 'California Bungalow'

Springtime...

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

Third bedroom

Rear courtyard

Front lounge

Through the bay window to the front yard

Back garden

The Yarra at dusk, seen from Southbank

Southbank at night

Luna Park, St Kilda

Bathing boxes on Dendy Beach, Brighton

Brighton Baths, a short drive from home

The view from Point Ormond, Elwood

Ripponlea Estate lies within walking distance

Sleeping capacity5
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Car Exchange is offered/negotiable

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Comfortable 3-bedroom family home, built in the 1920s 'California Bungalow' style, in the SE suburbs of Melbourne, close to transport, shopping and beaches. Melbourne, population 5 million, is Australia's second city.

Type

House - single floor/ Main Residence

Amenities

Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
Dishwasher
Clothes Washer
Microwave Oven
Peaceful Surroundings
Fireplace
Privacy / Seclusion
Garden
Heating
Garage
Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

Computer available
DVD
Internet access
Piano
TV
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Family Room / Playroom

Extras

Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Quiet suburban cul-de-sac, 20 mins. walk from Elsternwick station or 15 mins. walk from tramcar lines. Easy access to city centre, beaches and cycle paths on Port Phillip Bay, cosmopolitan St Kilda, shopping and diverse ethnic restaurants.

Outdoor Activities

Beach
Biking
Cultural Events
Gym / Health Club
Public Swimming Pool
Windsurfing

Leisure

Park / Playground
Cafés
Gym / Health Club
Restaurants
Shopping

Cultural Activities

Concerts
Galleries
Museums
Theatre

Transport Nearby

Bus
Train Station
Tram

Neighbourhood Services

Bakery
Corner Shop
Pharmacy
Supermarket

Attractions

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

From our house, it is a 20 minute walk to the busy cafes and shops of Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick (www.elsternwick.com) At least a dozen different cuisines are available; Port Phillip Bay beaches are as close as 15 minutes drive, or easily reached by bicycle. Further afield, the world-famous coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles offers a comfortable day or weekend excursion.

Our favourite restaurants

Cafés & bars

Special places to shop

Leisure and cultural activities

Ripponlea Estate

Interesting day trips

Great Ocean Road

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

No special house rules, all necessary information will be available on arrival.
We are also open to suggestions for long-term exchanges within Australia or in UK/Europe.

Conditions

No Children Please
Pets Not Allowed
Smoking Not Allowed
Plant Care Needed

Car Exchange

Car Exchange is offered/negotiable

Home Exchange Type

Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange