John
Australia
Apr 2, 2024 - Apr 15, 2024
New home on Redcliffe Peninsula, Queensland
Australia - QLD - Woody Point
ID : AU00121439
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 31/Oct/2025
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We are a couple of retired high school teachers in our 60's. We are both travel fit and Kevin is sport fit from playing field hockey and cricket (still). We have been avid travellers for over 50 years have lived in both Canada (13 months) and Hong Kong (3 years) besides Queensland, Australia. Kevin has visited all 7 continents and Karen 5.
We are only 20 mins from Brisbane airport and 600m from beaches at Scott's Point on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The Sunshine Coast surf baches are just over an hour north and the Gold Coast surf beaches are from 1.5 - 2 hours south.
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees
Front on King Street
Back patio
Main bedroom
Ensuite
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Main bathroom
Lounge and kitchen
Lounge
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home was completed in September 2020. It is a one storey, brick home with solar panels and reverse cycle, ducted air conditioning. We have 3 bedrooms, 2 with TV's, each with queen size beds; a main bathroom with a bath plus a separate ensuite; 2 outdoor areas, the main one at the northern end being 8mx3.5m with BBQ and table seating for 8; a main living area with vaulted ceiling contains a kitchen, dining and lounge areas; a small office area; and a double car garage with laundry.
We have most modern appliances throughout. The house is well naturally ventilated. NO PETS, but would be willing to look after your pets. This is a NO SMOKING home.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access for the disabled
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in an older established neighbourhood at Woody Point with some newer homes. We are on the Redcliffe Peninsula. There is bus and train transport available. We are next to a physiotherapist, a newsagent, a butcher, a laundromat and a cafe.
Redcliffe was the original settlement in Queensland, before it moved to Brisbane, so is quite historical. Redcliffe is still a major fishing area with takeaway and restaurants metres from the trawlers at the northern end of the peninsula (5km away).
There are supermarkets, many restaurants and cafes within 1 to 3 km, quite walkable.
We are 600m from the beach at Scott's Point on Moreton Bay. It is a safe beach with no surf, so great for water sports and kids.
The climate here is quite mild in winter, mostly minimums around 7-11'C and maximums around 17-24'C. Summers are hot with maximums around 30-35'C and minimums around 20'C. Summers are also quite humid, often above 60%. Weather is ideal April/May and September to November.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island are only 26 km across the Bay, both accessible by ferry/boat. Bribie Island is about an hour's drive north.
The Sunshine Coast is only an hour's drive north and the Gold Coast is from 90-120 mins drive south depending on which end you head for. There are many major tourist attractions within 45 to 90 mins drive eg Australia Zoo, Maleny and the Glasshouse Mts, surf beaches, Dreamworld, Seaworld, Movie World, Wet and Wild, etc.
Redcliffe is 40 mins north of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, and only 25 mins from Brisbane international airport. Brisbane has many cultural activities eg the Cultural Centre (art, theatre, concerts, museum) on South Bank plus the South Bank entertainment precinct. Great views of the Brisbane from Mt Cootha.
Our favourite restaurants
- Rustic Olive
- Mammas
- JD Thai or Thai Hut
Special places to shop
- Peninsula Fair
- North Lakes
- Chermside
Leisure and cultural activities
- Tandem Skydiving
- Whale watching
- Climb Glasshouse Mts
Walks or jogging paths
- Right around the Peninsula
- Kondalilla Falls
- Mt Cootha
Interesting day trips
- Ferry to Moreton or Stradbroke Islands
- Sunshine Coast
- Sunshine Coast hinterland
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are happy for people to use our new home as long as they treat it in the manner to which it has been accustomed ie respect for property.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- 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
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