Maria & Stefan
Ireland
Jun 7, 2015 - Jun 24, 2015
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2020
We are a couple who live in inner city Brisbane. John is a retired Professor and Karren is a Registered Nurse now working part-time.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Registered Nurse, University Professor (Retired)
Our pets
Bella our dog who has a second family to care for her when we are away. l
Maria & Stefan
Ireland
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is in Brisbane a river city on the Southeast coast of Queensland. We have sunny summers and lovely warm winters Our 3 bedroom apartment is in a leafy area and on the 7th floor with spectacular views of the city. We have 2 balconies with 270 degree views of the city and mountains with lovely sunsets and sunrises..Our building has an indoor heated pool, half tennis court and extensive gardens with BBQs. We use one bedroom as a study and there are 2 queen size beds in the other 2 bedrooms. There is an ensuite off the main bedroom. The large laundry ha a full size clothes line. Bus transport at the front door and the train within easy walking distance. The city is a 10 minute drive or park and catch a ferry.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is an older leafy inner city suburb near the largest university in QLD. Its very friendly,quiet and safe with convenient rail, bus and ferry transport. There is a 3 story shopping centre in the suburb with a small local shops within walking distance. There are lots of movie cinemas nearby, river walks and a short trip to the city centre with theatres, art galleries museums and parklands.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We are very close to major shops and the city centre with art galleries,museum, Southbank Parklands and theatres. Walking distance to local shops. We are within 10 -15 minutes drive to a number of restaurant districts. Lone Pine Sanctuary is 15 minutes away. There are many short and longer walking tails around Mount Cootha which is 10 minutes away as is Brisbane’s beautiful Botanic gardens.
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
To be detailed in an Exchange Agreement. We are easy going. See below.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2020
We are a couple who live in inner city Brisbane. John is a retired Professor and Karren is a Registered Nurse now working part-time.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Registered Nurse, University Professor (Retired)
Our pets
Bella our dog who has a second family to care for her when we are away. l
Maria & Stefan
Ireland
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