Annemie & Egbert
Belgium
Apr 13, 2017 - Apr 22, 2017
Became a member in: 2024
Renewal Date: 08/Dec/2016
We are a retired couple looking for new and interesting places to visit and experience! We have 2 grown-up children and 4 grandchildren all living nearby, as does Jan's mother. We are engaged with local life here in Muswell Hill, with our own allotment (vegetable garden), book clubs, choir and Resident's Association. This doesn't stop us from enjoying London's cultural and social offerings, including cinema, opera, art galleries and museums, and of course its fantastic choice of restaurant's, bars and shops!
However we are not 100% 'townies' and get out into the countryside when we can, and have travelled extensively in Europe and long distance trips to the Far East, including Australasia.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Belgium
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Modernised but retaining lots of character with a pretty courtyard garden and sunny garden room. Set in a leafy conservation area yet with easy access to central London and the motorway network. We have lived here for almost 40 years, the area is quiet, safe and friendly. Now we are retired we'd like to do some travelling. We've exchanged before, many years ago, and loved it. Those who have stayed in our home loved it too. You may also like to stay in our apartment in Southern Spain (see separate listing).
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is set in a private conservation area with grass verges and pretty front gardens. The Rookfield Garden Village was constructed approximately 100 years ago by a well know local family and the 4 roads which make up the area are delightfully harmonious. Local shops in Muswell Hill provide plenty of variety and the Farmers Market, held on Sundays, has won many awards. Highgate Underground is a pleasant walk through local woods or nearby buses link directly to central London. Mainline Train Stations can all be reached through the Underground system opening up the possibility of visits to many well know tourist destinations, including Bath, Oxford & Cambridge. You'll need plenty of time to enjoy all that London and the surrounding countryside have to offer.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
A short walk from our house you will find Alexandra Palace and Park, where the first public TV transmissions were made and lovely woods leading to Hampstead Heath and Kenwood House. Hampstead and Highgate villages provide a wide variety of pubs, restaurants and boutique shopping.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have a delightful home and hope that you will enjoy staying with us. We are a non-smoking household and trust you will respect all the lovely things you will find. We recycle as much as possible and there is a weekly refuse collection. Our house is protected by an electronic alarm (it's a good deterrent - we've never been burgled in the 40 years we've been here!) Our cleaner comes twice a week on Tuesday and Friday mornings and could continue to do so. We love children and have 4 grandchildren living close by but the house is really only set-up for adults - when our children left home we colonised the whole house creating a garden room, dressing room and study along with 2 double bedrooms.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2024
Renewal Date: 08/Dec/2016
We are a retired couple looking for new and interesting places to visit and experience! We have 2 grown-up children and 4 grandchildren all living nearby, as does Jan's mother. We are engaged with local life here in Muswell Hill, with our own allotment (vegetable garden), book clubs, choir and Resident's Association. This doesn't stop us from enjoying London's cultural and social offerings, including cinema, opera, art galleries and museums, and of course its fantastic choice of restaurant's, bars and shops!
However we are not 100% 'townies' and get out into the countryside when we can, and have travelled extensively in Europe and long distance trips to the Far East, including Australasia.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers
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Belgium
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