Brian & Janice
Canada
Feb 4, 2018 - Feb 15, 2018
Inviting and comfortable. Close to beaches.
Australia - VICTORIA - CHELTENHAM MELBOURNE
ID : AU1234
Became a member in: 1997
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
10Exchanges
98%Response Rate
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We have two adult children and two grandchildren 10 and 11 years. Our first exchange was a teacher exchange to to Sitka on Baronoff Island Alaska (Russian capital) arranged annually by the Education Dept.Victoria when our 2 children were primary students. We enjoyed this unique 12 month experience including travelling through some of Canada and USA during the long summer holiday. This experience lead us to Homelink once we were retired.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Dutch
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Caregivers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher&Librarian /School Principal (Retired)
Our personal links
Sitting Room facing garden.
9 Hall Street corner Maude St. Sunset
Open plan:french doors facing sunny north patio.
En suite main bedroom
Enjoy the north aspect
Garden
Sitting room garden aspect. (double glaze)
2nd bedroom
- Sleeping capacity3
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have been enthusiastic HomeLinkers since 1997, having been on 16 exchanges to date!
Relaxing and inviting well placed in bayside suburb of Melbourne. 5 minutes away: travel south east past clean safe beaches to the Mornington Peninsula. This is a prime Victorian wine growing area in beautiful countryside. Most have excellent restaurants.The opposite way: Beach Road goes to busy interesting St.Kilda. Sample food at "Donovan's" facing the beach. Walking / bicycle paths both ways on Beach Rd, or walk the clean sands.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood of Cheltenham has a village appeal including a butcher, greengrocer, bakeries and a french patisserie, liquor outlets, numerous cafes and some restaurants, post office and newsagent. Personal/Health wise include chemists, hairdressers, osteopaths within close proximity. All tend to be small business owners, helpful and friendly. Cheltenham Park is near by with green spaces and small native bushland walk. A large Shopping Mall/Complex (Southland) with cinemas is 10mins walk. We are 5 minutes by car to the beach. The Mentone , Beaumaris and Black Rock Beaches were captured by the important Heidelberg group of late 19th century artists who often camped in the surrounding bushland. Their paintings are held by all the major Australian Art Galleries.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Public Swimming Pool
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
Numerous local and regional tourist attractions:-hiking/walking and water activities; art and cultural events abound. Monthly local Farmer's Market; Melbourne Market (all products) open every day. Various Art based markets mostly weekends..
Our favourite restaurants
- True South
- Hattori Hanzo
- Brighton Baths
Cafés & bars
- Ebenezer Coffee and Wine Bar
- :Parkdale Beach Cafe
- Rickets Point Teahouse
Special places to shop
- National Gallery of Victoria Shop
Leisure and cultural activities
- NGV National Gallery of Victoria, Aust.& O/seas
- Melb.Recitial Centre& Hamer Hall @ ArtsCentre
- Various sports eg MCG; Tennis Centre;
Walks or jogging paths
- Beach Road walking/jogging
- The Tan around Melbourne Botanic Gardens
- Various Walks in Dandenong National Park.
Health or fitness clubs
- Various in the area.
Interesting day trips
- Mornington Peninsula: cultural; wineries; beach
- Dandenong Ranges & Yarra Valley
- Australian Botanic Garderns, Cranbourne
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Non smoking.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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