James
United States
Jan 11, 2022 - Jan 17, 2022
Art-filled family home, ideally located.
New Zealand - Canterbury - Christchurch
ID : NZ1831
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2021
6Exchanges
100%Response Rate
We are
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Contact exchange Member
We are a family of three - mum, dad and one child
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Teacher & Judge
The front of our sunny home
Garage
Entrance hall
Light-filled kitchen
Kitchen and dining
Family room with french doors to garden
French doors to garden
Lounge
Lounge with TV and french doors to garden patio
Lounge with gas fireplace
Playroom, also sleeps 1
Laundry
Family bathroom
Upstairs landing
Master bedroom
Twin room
Double room
Upstairs bathroom
Our front gate
Our front yard.
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Pet Care Needed
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
MEMBERS SINCE 2010
Our home in Christchurch is on a private driveway of three homes, with lovely neighbours. It is an architecturally designed home built in 1995. We have lived here since January 2015 when we moved from Wellington, New Zealand. On the ground floor there is a light filled, well-equipped kitchen. Alongside sits a six-seater dining table and a lovely area for relaxing. On warm days open the french doors to enjoy the garden or cook a barbecue.
Our TV is located in the lounge - a lovely spacious room where you can watch TV, listen to music and enjoy the gas fire. Also downstairs is a play room filled with toys which can also sleep 1 if needed. A laundry, family bathroom, separate toilet and garage complete the downstairs. Upstairs there is a spacious master bedroom, twin room and another double room. Also a large bathroom and separate toilet. You are welcome to use our Nespresso machine, sewing machine, kids toys, toboggan, tent, bikes, books, barbecue, etc.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Access for the disabled
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Babysitter available
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is quiet and well located on the outskirts of the central city. It was not badly affected in the earthquakes of 2011. Within a five minute walk of our home you will find a convenience store, public library with postal services, playground and park. A five minute drive will take you to a supermarket, dry cleaner, bakery, pharmacy, restaurants and takeaway stores. We are very close to the road leading to the airport or to the main road (State Highway 1) running along the east coast of the South Island. To enjoy the central city you can take a bus (about 30 minutes) or drive (10 minutes).
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Tram
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Within a ten minute drive from our home you could be enjoying the Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, Hagley Park, and the Centre of Contemporary Art. You could be seeing the earthquake rebuild of the central city by tram or on foot, walking or punting along the Avon River, or shopping at the newly built central city. Christchurch is the launching point for the Antarctic Programmes of many countries of the world and the Antarctic Centre is a must-
see. If you are keen on golf, skiing, mountain biking or vineyards they are all within reach of the city. There are many golf courses all around the city, skiing is just over an hour away, many bike trails within a 30 minute drive and vineyards only a 45 minute drive. From our home the beach suburbs are about a 40 minute drive where you can walk, swim, surf and wind surf. The colonial French settlement of Akaroa is a lovely day drip from Christchurch, where you can see dolphins, penguins, go kayaking and much more.
Our favourite restaurants
- Fifth St
- Town Tonic
- Kinji
Cafés & bars
- West End Stories
- Lux
Special places to shop
- The Tannery
- Ballantynes
- The Riccarton Market
Leisure and cultural activities
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- The Antarctic Centre
- Quake City Exhibition
Walks or jogging paths
- Hagley Park
- Sumner Beach
- Port Hills
Interesting day trips
- Akaroa
- Waipara
- Mt Hutt Ski field
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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