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Christ'l & Rob
Netherlands
Aug 15, 2023 - Aug 21, 2023
Spacious home - outskirts historic Winchester
United Kingdom - Hampshire - Winchester
ID : UK68117
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 26/Dec/2025
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To date we have completed 15 successful exchanges with couples /families from USA, France, Canada and the UK. We are a small family of just 3 and love to be outside walking, swimming, surfing and exploring new places. We love visiting local Farmers Markets/ individual shops with character and love to eat out in fun restaurants which are organic / use local produce - nothing 'big box' or commercial ! Gardening, music and being active outdoors are our main hobbies.
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Senior IT Consultant/ University Academic Support
A rare winters snow fall
The open plan lounge with wood burner
The oak room
Master bedroom with balcony
Modern kitchen
Family bathroom
Downstairs bathroom
Large deck with hot tub
Garden has open fields to the rear
Back gate takes you straight onto the footpath
Winchester Great Hall
Winchester Cathedral
Deck and hot tub(back left)
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
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 is a light and spacious, 3-bedroomed, 3 bathroom, detached house with an oak framed garden room in a quiet 'modern' village south of historic Winchester. Our home backs onto open fields and is south facing with a large decked area and well stocked garden . We have an organic vegetable plot which you are welcome to harvest from. Master bedroom has King size bed and balcony with views.Bedroom 3 (a teenage 'den')has an en suite shower room and basic sofa bed .There is a family bath/shower room upstairs. Our kitchen has an oven and microwave, gas hob, fridge/freezer/dishwasher. We have a laundry room with washer, dryer etc. The Lounge and garden room are light and airy with TV/ Freeview HD / DVD player and Wi Fi internet access, a wood burner and wonderful views over open countryside with large doors into the garden. There is a downstairs bathroom and mud room. Walking distance to Golf and Tennis Court.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Jacuzzi
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Pool / Billiard Table
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Small Town or Village
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live just outside of Winchester in an area called Olivers Battery - for history lovers this is where Oliver Cromwell amassed his troops before invading Winchester ! Whilst we are less than 3 miles out of the city we have a countryside view from our home which leads out onto open fields ideal for hiking and biking. We are close to free tennis courts, an excellent Golf Course and a Butterfly Reserve. We are within walking distance to a large Supermarket, a café and antique store, hairdressers, bike shop, Butchers, Dentist, Doctors and Church plus we are on bus and cycle routes into Winchester. Our neighbours are very friendly and keen to help if you have any questions. Olivers Battery is a very safe area with lots of families and early active retirees .People say' hello' and are interested in new comers and there is a good community spirit. Winchester itself is very close with the Cathedral, Great Hall and other historical buildings plus excellent dining, shopping and Farmers market.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Winchester is a vibrant Cathedral City with about 110,00 population. It has the biggest Farmers Market in England and also has a regular market from Tuesdays to Saturdays throughout the year. Each month there is an antiques and collectables market combined with a vintage market - great for rummaging for treasures! There are many great restaurants, coffee shops and pubs plus lots of unique one-off shops and stores. The Cathedral , the Great Hall housing a 'replica' of King Arthurs table and the history here are a huge draw for visitors from across the globe. There is a good Theatre and Cinema and we have a number of fine Museums. There are many walks around the City, some are led by the Tourist Board and have themes such as Playwrights and writers who have lived here eg: Jane Austin or ghosts and ancient history! We are 15 min to Southampton by car, 30 min to Portsmouth, 40 min to Stonehenge, 50 min to Oxford, 55min to London by train so are well placed to explore the South of England.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
- The Old Forge Pub - at Otterbourne
- The Plough Inn at Sparsholt
- The High Corner Inn - Linwood,New Forest
Special places to shop
- West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton
- The Garden In - Stockbridge
- The White Company - Winchester
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No smoking or visitors without prior permission. No parties please. Shoes off at the door as we have cream carpets - thanks. Please use coasters on the new wooden work tops as they are very easy to stain.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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