Marie
Ireland
Jul 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2017
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
Retired couple ex school teachers. Gae loves to meddle in art hobbies and Murray loves to write all sorts of things..books, articles, memoirs, newspaper comments, comic anecdotes,etc. Our interests are crosswords of all sorts, reading, our 8 grandchildren and travel to different places of peaceful beauty. We like quiet places not cities. Gae is outgoing Murray is reserved. We dont usually mix in with large groups. Our house has some of our own eclectic art works in side and out. Murray is a great gardener.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Caregivers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Retired Teachers (Retired)
Our pets
1 cat 1 dog
Marie
Ireland
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia | Tasmania, Australia | New South Wales, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our Home is an almost new only 3 years old. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and lounge area, dining room, undercover outdoor area with large table and chairs for 8, laundry, double garage, and a craft room outside. The garden area is attractive with artificial lawn and many plants. A shopping centre is a walk away, also a large park with lakes and playground. There are several other small towns in the vicinity about 5 minutes away by car, and our peninsular is surrounded by beaches for bathing, yachting, fishing, sightseeing etc. Our nearest large city is Geelong 20 minutes away. Melbourne by car is 2 hours away but a ferry trip across the bay is available which takes under 1 hour and runs morning and afternoon. Another Ferry trip of 1 hour, leaves from Point Lonsdale and across to the other side of Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne's holiday beaches. During the warmer months there are many local markets here selling fresh foods locally grown and craft goods. Our climate is mostly mild. Temperatures range from 30+ degrees in summer to 10 degrees in deep winter.
Come and walk along our pristine beaches and enjoy a coffee at our local shops, or visit the many wineries on our peninsular.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Among a new housing estate but off the main road and in a quiet street. Friendly neighbours , mixture of young families and retirees. close to shops, and beaches. Park walks close by with playgrounds and a series of small lakes.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There is a daily ferry service crossing Port Phillip Bay which gives access to the Phillip Island Penguins, Southeast beaches of Melbourne and beyond to Gippsland. We are within 1 hour drive to the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles, a world renowned site. geelong a city of 200,000 is only 20 minutes drive with theatres shopping malls etc. We live on the Bellarine Peninsula which boasts many large wineries and restaurants cafes, and several small coastal townships.
Our favourite restaurants
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
We would like to exchange within Australia. Exchange can be up to 6 weeks. We would appreciate it if our house was left clean and tidy as we expect to do the same for your house. We would prefer it if you are a smoker that you smoke outside.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
Retired couple ex school teachers. Gae loves to meddle in art hobbies and Murray loves to write all sorts of things..books, articles, memoirs, newspaper comments, comic anecdotes,etc. Our interests are crosswords of all sorts, reading, our 8 grandchildren and travel to different places of peaceful beauty. We like quiet places not cities. Gae is outgoing Murray is reserved. We dont usually mix in with large groups. Our house has some of our own eclectic art works in side and out. Murray is a great gardener.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Caregivers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired Teachers (Retired)
Our pets
1 cat 1 dog
Marie
Ireland
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