Richard and Shelagh
Australia
Apr 19, 2022 - Apr 27, 2022
Waterfront home in Canberra.
Australia - ACT - Greenway
ID : AU00108622
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2026
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Retired couple with two married daughters who are both teachers and have two grandchildren. We love cycling, bush walking and are sailors. Belonged to homelink 2004-2011 then 2019-to present. We 19 exchanges over these periods, with the break due to renting our house out and going sailing on a cruising yacht for several years around the east coast of Australia and to New Caledonia and Vanuatu. We have exchanged both in Australia and overseas. We love exploring new places, different cultures and nature.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Microbiologist and civil servant (Retired)
Kitchen Dining with lake view.
Downstairs living
Kangaroos at our front fence.
Visitors to our front gate
View from verandah
Upstairs family room.
More upstairs family room. Also has queen sofa bed
Upstairs verandah with Barbecue
Main bedroom
Second bedroom
Floriade in September October
30 Minutes walk away
Balloon Festival in March
Side garden
Lakefront garden
Springtime
View from dining room.
Garden in Summer
Spring
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Europe | France |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
A two bedroom townhouse in a quite location beside one of Canberra’s beautiful lakes, adjacent to a cycle path, with friendly neighbours. We have a large balcony with a barbecue overlooking the lake and surrounding hills. We have one bathroom, but also have an extra
toilet and a powder basin. There are two living areas, in the larger separate upstairs living area with a queen size sofa bed.
We are currently looking for exchanges in Paris France for one to two weeks between October 11-25 and December 2024, We already have a exchange in Antwerp organised from 25 October to 15 November and are currently flexible with dates in November/ December.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Waterfront
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet by a lake. The cycle way is very close. Canberra has an extensive cycle network. https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1961722/Cycle-network-map.pdf
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Canberra is Australia’s national capital. Canberra was named Lonely Planet's third best city in the world to visit in 2018. Canberra has an extensive network of cycle pathes and walking trails. Canberra has many free national attractions and local activities. Canberra has a month long floral festival called Floriade from mid September to Mid October. In March there is a hot air balloon festival and fireworks and many other activities. The coast is two hours drive and Sydney is 3.5 hours away by car.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
- Sakeenas cafe Weston
- The Oaks Brasserie Yarralumla
- Pollen Cafe Botanic Gardens
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
- Batemans Bay
- Bungendore
- Australian snow fields
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are happy to do either simultaneous or non simultaneous exchanges. It is important to us to find our home as we left it. We always leave your home clean and tidy. We have a household manual for all appliances and local knowledge.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Sabbatical Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
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