Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2022
We are a family of 5, living and working in Ballarat city.
Currently we only have our 12 year old boy living at home with us and our two older children girl 18 years old living in London UK and boy 25 years old living in his own home and working in Melbourne. We run our own property development business, my husband is a plumber / builder and i run BNB style accommodation in different locations across ballarat. We are currently restoring an old Victorian home with 9 bedrooms and four bathrooms (its huge and our biggest renovation to date) this is why we need a holiday and are on this site!
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
property development
Our pets
all pets are in boarding when we travel not at property.
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our country getaway is nestled amongst 5 acres of Australian bush land, with nature at your door step the property over looks its own private lake and has a backdrop of a true Australian Country Estate home and only 5 minutes from Ballarat city centre, which is a large city with many shops supermarkets and dining entertainment options. Enjoy the outdoor fully equipped kitchen and a huge entertaining area, boasting a large TV, fire pit and large lounge for entertaining. The home has 5 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a large stylist kitchen inside and two large living areas plus a games room with table tennis table and games, the property is perfect for couples to large families. Relax down by the lake, go for a canoe ride or up at the home look over the beautiful Australian bush back drop while sitting back enjoying the warmth of the fire. only one hour drive to Melbourne, trains and public transport available from Ballarat city. The famous Sovereign Hill living Museum is a short 7 minute drive and the beautiful Daylesford Spa Country is only 30 minute drive. The property is located on a quiet street with other large properties with a friendly country feel! You may see our local Kangaroos or koalas or the dozens of other local natural wildlife at your door step! We hope you enjoy our home just as we do!
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Ballarat is a popular tourist destination as it is one of the first townships in the Gold rush era and still has a rich history of gold rush tales, the town is beautiful and is famous for its stunning old architecture and Sovereign Hill living museum which is set on 100 acres and tells the story of Australian families living in the gold rush times! the town is large with a population of just over 100,000 and has many dining and entertainment options available with many local festivals and markets. our property is perfectly located only 4 kms from town centre but feels like your in the middle of the Australian Bush, it really is amazing! Ballarat is only one hour from Melbourne, one hour from Geelong the gateway to Australia's most beautiful beaches and the great Ocean Road.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
1 hour drive to Melbourne
1 hour drive to the Great Ocean Road (famous beaches)
7 minutes from Sovereign Hill Living Museum
5 Minutes from Ballarat city centre
1 hour from Geelong (beach front city)
30 minutes from Daylesford Spa Country
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No Parties please! Please be respectful of our beautiful home and surroundings.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2022
We are a family of 5, living and working in Ballarat city.
Currently we only have our 12 year old boy living at home with us and our two older children girl 18 years old living in London UK and boy 25 years old living in his own home and working in Melbourne. We run our own property development business, my husband is a plumber / builder and i run BNB style accommodation in different locations across ballarat. We are currently restoring an old Victorian home with 9 bedrooms and four bathrooms (its huge and our biggest renovation to date) this is why we need a holiday and are on this site!
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
property development
Our pets
all pets are in boarding when we travel not at property.
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