Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Deepali and I have lived, worked and travelled globally. We have been married for 31 years. Our adult son joins us on trips sometimes. I previously managed a US international investment company. Our large, spacious second home at Golfshire is on the outskirts of Bangalore. There is a day maid at the villa. The golf resort is highly rated in Asia. A number of senior level expats live in the community. JW Marriott Golfshire and Club House are located in the community. Since this is a second home, we have the flexibility to consider all types of exchanges including non simultaneous ones. The place is clean, safe, scenic and is suitable for quite relaxation, small treks, golfing, cycling and day visits to numerous +1000 year old temples. Bangalore city centre is an hour away and the airport 25 minutes away. Bangalore has lovely weather for 9 months of the year (July to March). Experienced drivers can be found to take you around. Bangalore airport has excellent direct connections all over India and long term guests could make flying 1 or 2 day trips.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Bridge,
The Arts
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Retirees,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Investment company management (Retired)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Spacious (4500 sqft carpet), sunny, airy villa with well a maintained pool. It is inside Prestige Golfshire on the outskirts of Bangalore. Golfshire has been recently rated the number 1 golf resort in Asia. The clean, quiet 300 acre gated community (with a nice club house and JW Marriott Resort hotel) is located in picturesque Nandi Hills area with historic temples, biking, small treks and villages. The area is safe with friendly people. The international airport is 25 minutes away and the Bangalore city centre an hour away. The Villa has 4 beds, 4 and half bathrooms and a yoga room. The furnishings and beds are of high standard. Food (discount and delivery available to Villa) can be ordered from Clubhouse/hotel. Our housekeeper and maid visit daily for cleaning and laundry. Deepali and I have been married for 30 years and we have lived and worked in the US and are well travelled globally. We live at the villa for part of the time. We would prefer guests who will take good care of our home. We would prefer a party of no more than 4 to 5 including children. A driver (our car can be made available for local trips) and yoga instructor are on call. Bangalore City is famous for food, culture and shopping. Local trips can be made to famous temples at Gomateshwara (981AD Buddhist/Jain 17M monolith statue, BELUR, HALEBEDU, Mysore. Bangalore has direct flights to most attractions in India including Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The villa is situated within a world class 300 acre golfcourse gated community. There are a number of friendly expats and locals living there. The area is famous for treks, temples and rustic surroundings. The golf course is set against the backdrop of the famous Nandi Hills. Please look up www.golfshire.com and https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/blrnh-jw-marriott-bengaluru-prestige-golfshire-resort-and-spa/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2. Worldclass food can be ordered from the clubhouse or the hotel. The place is safe and suitable for both first time and experienced travelers (non golfers) as well as golfers. Sports (tennis, gym, golf) are available within the community on pay per use basis.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
1500 year old Hindu temple : Bhoga nandi Temple is 15 minutes away. Lepaakshi Temple a 400 year old temple site an hour away. There are a number of small historic temples on small hills within 3 to 10 kms : one can take a car up there and do the small treks or even bike there. There a number of small rustic villages and towns within 3 to 10 kms. One can bicycle to these places. This is the real India: with lovely people in clean, lovely surroundings. Day trips can be made to world heritage sites (+1000 year old temples at Halebeedu, Sharavanabelagola).
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We would like guests to leave the home as they found it while entering. We will leave behind a tip sheet for local attractions and the contact numbers of the maid and other (paid) services like the yoga instructor, driver etc.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Deepali and I have lived, worked and travelled globally. We have been married for 31 years. Our adult son joins us on trips sometimes. I previously managed a US international investment company. Our large, spacious second home at Golfshire is on the outskirts of Bangalore. There is a day maid at the villa. The golf resort is highly rated in Asia. A number of senior level expats live in the community. JW Marriott Golfshire and Club House are located in the community. Since this is a second home, we have the flexibility to consider all types of exchanges including non simultaneous ones. The place is clean, safe, scenic and is suitable for quite relaxation, small treks, golfing, cycling and day visits to numerous +1000 year old temples. Bangalore city centre is an hour away and the airport 25 minutes away. Bangalore has lovely weather for 9 months of the year (July to March). Experienced drivers can be found to take you around. Bangalore airport has excellent direct connections all over India and long term guests could make flying 1 or 2 day trips.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Bridge,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Investment company management (Retired)
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