Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 17/Jan/2024
We are a family of 4, Maaike (49), Johan (52), Coen (21) and Jet (19). We have the Dutch nationality, but live in Antwerp, Belgium since 2004. We have a cat, Twix, but he is afraid of almost everything. When we are not around, the cat stays outside.
We exchanged our house for several years with families in different countries. After a break we want to start swapping again.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Manager ICT KUL- Universty of Leuven
Our pets
Kat
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Berlijn, Duitsland | Parijs, Frankrijk |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
After a break for several years, we want to start swapping again!
Our modern and sunny house (150m2) is part of a small cohousing project with 2 other families and an architect firm. The houses and offices are build around a spacious pleasant garden (500M2), where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax over a drink with your family or with our friendly neighbours. You can park your car secure in our closed garden.
The house has a a private terrace, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table for 6, a spacious living room, a desk with an iMac and a toilet. Upstairs you will find a bathroom with shower, bath and a separate toilet. We have 3 compact bedrooms with 1 double bed, 1 queen bed and 1 single bed.
The house is situated in a lively multi-cultural neighbourhood, where you can get everything from all over the world, seven days a week. Fruit and vegetables, nuts, spices, fresh pastry and bread. Come to Antwerpen and go on a culinary journey of discovery!
The beautiful historic center of Antwerp is a 10 minutes walk, the renowned Central Station even less. You can easily visit the city by foot, using our bikes or public transport. Antwerp offers various forms of entertainment. We have musea, theaters, restaurants, bars, shops, the zoo, ...
If you would like to visit Brussels, Gent, Brugge, or the Belgian coastline, you can reach any of them in less than one hour by car. A little further away, but easily accessible, are Wallonie (Liege, Namur), the Netherlands (Rotterdam, The Hague, Amsterdam, Maastricht), and northern France (Lille). A day trip to our famous Ardennes is also a possibility.
Our house offers the ideal home base for people who enjoy life, good food and culture. But shoppers and strollers will also find something to their liking here.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a lively multi-cultural neighbourhood, within walking distance of the central train station, the zoo and the historic centre of the city. In our neighbourhood, you can find all kinds of exotic products, every day of the week. From spices to nuts, from vegetables and fruit to fresh bread. If you are looking for food, there are several small restaurants with a Chinese, Somalian, Turkish, Indian or Syrian kitchen and more. There are also several supermarkets within walking distance.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Antwerp is a charming medieval town, consisting of remarkable buildings and narrow streets. We are famous for our art, diamonds and fashion.
The Antwerp school was a famous group of painters during the Ancien Régime, with masters like Peter Paul Rubens and Antoon van Dyck.
Of course, the delicious chocolate is something you need to taste. Next to that, the Belgian beers are awarded all over the world.
Antwerp is well know by foodies for the many good restaurants, where you find Belgian cuisine as well as food from all over the world.
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 have a cat (Twix) who is afraid of everything. When we are not there, he stays outside. He only needs to eat and drink once in a while.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 17/Jan/2024
We are a family of 4, Maaike (49), Johan (52), Coen (21) and Jet (19). We have the Dutch nationality, but live in Antwerp, Belgium since 2004. We have a cat, Twix, but he is afraid of almost everything. When we are not around, the cat stays outside.
We exchanged our house for several years with families in different countries. After a break we want to start swapping again.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Manager ICT KUL- Universty of Leuven
Our pets
Kat
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