Kate & Richard
United States
Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 5, 2019
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 29/Jul/2024
We are an active retired couple (former YMCA CEO and former Career Coach). Barry does significant volunteer work for Rotary International at the local and regional levels. Judy is an avid gardener, yogi, and amateur writer. Barry enjoys cooking, technology, travel and new experiences. Our home is in Madison, New Jersey 24 miles from NYC (Manhattan) on the Mid-Town Direct train line.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Our pets
We have a small terrier mix, 15 lbs, neutered and crate trained.
Kate & Richard
United States
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
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Beautiful custom built suburban home (2100 sq.ft. one story ranch) convenient to downtown Madison, Morristown and train to Manhattan. Walking distance (~15 mins) to Convent Station with trains daily to New York Penn / Madison Square Garden. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms including newly remodeled spa-like master bath with soaking tub and bidet. Home also includes a newly remodeled half bathroom with flexible seating and living spaces. Newly renovated chef's kitchen, large, sunny great room leads to beautiful deck and access to large, park-like yard with many mature trees and perennial gardens. Living and Dining room with double sided fireplace and ample seating for game nights or family style dinners. Multiple office / work spaces available and fast wifi makes this home perfect for a remote office. Madison is a historic community with unique shops, restaurants, walking trails, cultural events and is home to 3 colleges/universities. We are 20 miles due west of Times Square NY with mid-town direct express trains. Family-friendly, walkable and safe. New Jersey Monthly magazine has ranked Madison as the #1 most desirable town to live in New Jersey.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
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Entertainment
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Level lot on a very quiet U shaped street with very low traffic (not a cut through street) in a classic suburban community; all single family homes; several neighbors with school-aged children. This neighborhood is well-established with large mature trees. Madison, New Jersey is ranked by New Jersey Monthly magazine as the number one most desirable in which to live.
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Home is walking-distance to Convent Station (~15 minutes) that offers daily NJ Transit trains to NY Penn Station. In Madison and Nearby: Bike/Walking path adjacent to our street; Downtown is home to Shanghai Jazz (consistently ranked as a top jazz club); the renowned Shakespeare Theater of NJ and the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts. One mile from Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. Multi-cultural and delicious restaurants, over 50 food establishments in Madison. Local universities offer diverse cultural opportunities including performing arts and speakers. Close to Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
NYC: Madison is served by a direct train line to Penn Station, NYC with access to unlimited sight seeing, cultural events, restaurants, landmarks, and activities.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We would like our exchange partners to treat our home with care and respect, as if it were their own. Small non-shedding dogs ok. Children welcome. Cleaning service negotiable. No smoking. Visitors ok but no large/loud parties.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 29/Jul/2024
We are an active retired couple (former YMCA CEO and former Career Coach). Barry does significant volunteer work for Rotary International at the local and regional levels. Judy is an avid gardener, yogi, and amateur writer. Barry enjoys cooking, technology, travel and new experiences. Our home is in Madison, New Jersey 24 miles from NYC (Manhattan) on the Mid-Town Direct train line.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessOur personal links
Our pets
We have a small terrier mix, 15 lbs, neutered and crate trained.
Kate & Richard
United States
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