- Lichtervelde, Vlaanderen, Belgium
- Apr 10, 2021 - Apr 13, 2021
Karaktervolle woning met goeie uitvalbasis
Mooi huis voorzien van alle nodige comfort aan de rand van Leuven centrum. Van hieruit kan je zowel naar de stad wandelen en fietsen of wandelingen en fietstochtjes maken in de bosrijke omgeving. Alhoewel de restaurants niet geopend waren, was de take-away formule een goede vervanging. Joris is een goede gastheer en deze ruil is zeker voor herhaling vatbaar, maar dan liefst met wat 'droger' weer.
Spacious, award-winning renovated villa
Belgium - Vlaanderen - Leuven
ID : BE406913
Became a member in: 2011
Renewal Date: 15/Dec/2021
14Exchanges
90%Response Rate
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About us
Additional languages spoken
French, English, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
University professor (UCLouvain)
Garden view, with renovated backside
Award winning backside renovation
Garden view on a sunny afternoon ...
Front side street view with private parking place
Garden view from inside
Garden view from dining table
Sitting room with fireplace and all-steel ceiling
Ground plan of 1st floor after Award-winning renov
"Art & study" room, with kitchen view
Kitchen, fully equipped (gas furnace & oven)
Garden view from kitchen
Children's play room (1)
Children's play room (2)
Hall way with main entrance & toilet
Toilet in hall-way
Hall-way upstairs
Master bedroom (1)
Master bedroom(2)
Children's bedroom (sleeps 2)
Children's bedroom (sleeps 1-3)
Children's bedroom with sofa/bed
Upstairs bathroom & shower
Upstairs shower
Upstair's bath
Upstairs dressing (extra bed available)
Washer in upstairs dressing room
Garage & basement storage, incl. 8 bikes
"Front" garden
"Middle" garden
"Back" garden, with several fruit trees (apple, ch
- Sleeping capacity8
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Charming >200m2 villa with large garden near the cozy historic city of Leuven (Louvain), 15 min away from Brussels.
See also coverage in Dwell architectural magazine (https://www.dwell.com/home/leuven-residential-addition-c61313cc)
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Parking included
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is located in a large parc area, only 5 min by bike from the historic city of Leuven, home of one of the oldest European universities. It is also conveniently connected by rail to all other major places of interest in Belgium, including Brussels (15min), Ghent (1 hr), Bruges (1.5hr) and the North sea coast (2hr). Leuven itself is very family friendly (everybody bikes !), with lots of small-scale and open-air bistros. A city that enjoys life !
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- 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
Our house is only 10 min bike-ride away from the historic city of Leuven, which also connects very easily by train to all other major cities in Belgium. From Leuven station, Paris or Amsterdam or only 1h30 min away by fast train (TGV).
Leuven itself is a biking paradise, and it also connects to a very well organised regional biking netwerk ("knooppunten") , with over 1000 km of biking trails.
Located at the Flemish/Walloon border, it easily connects as well to several major hiking trails ("GR-routes").
Below we give you a flavor of one of the best adresses when it comes to gastronomie, bistro's, or fashion.
Our favourite restaurants
- Het Land aan de Overkant (authentic Belgian cuisine)
- Officina clandestina (the best Italian kitchen can get)
- Lukemieke (one of the many veggies in town)
Cafés & bars
- Kaminsky (THE meeting place for locals in all colours and ages)
- Café Commerce (meet the leuven art scène, with magnificent views on the University Library)
- De Wiering (if you're looking for that one special beer)
Special places to shop
- Elsen Kaasambacht (THE reference shop, nation-wide, for cheese)
- Essentiel (the newest Antwerp fashion shore in Leuven, for woman AND men)
- Rondou (take a look, bon appetit !)
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
As we are a newly composed family, we are also open to weekend exchange without our children.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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