DC Farm House - Blocks from Metro/Downtown

United States - Maryland - Silver Spring

Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,Street view.
Street view.
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,Hot tub and back yard
Hot tub and back yard
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,back yard - southern view
Back yard - southern view
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,Master bedroom - king sized bed
Master bedroom - king sized bed
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,sun room / family room
Sun room / family room
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,dining room
Dining room
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,tv room - entry room
Tv room - entry room
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,west upstairs bedroom - queen bed - entry to attic
West upstairs bedroom - queen bed - entry to attic
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,east upstairs bedroom - queen bed
East upstairs bedroom - queen bed
Home exhange in,United States,Silver Spring,south upstairs bedroom - queen bed
South upstairs bedroom - queen bed
  • Sleeping capacity8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3

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

4 bedroom house, built in 1912 and remodeled in 2005. It was the original farm house on the street when the farm was subdivided in the 30s to create a neighborhood. Master has king bed, 3 bedrooms upstairs each have a queen. 2013 hot tub. Large yard.

2013 hot tub and a sinfully huge and leafy backyard for this urban a neighborhood.

The house has a cluttered, international and artistic décor; lots of hand painted furniture from a factory Bob owned in Guatemala.

The house is on a hill and it is 26 steps from street to the front door - not very wheelchair or mobility-impaired friendly.

4 Bicycles come with the house.

On street parking is available with residential parking permit (comes with the house) – no driveway or garage.

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Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Jacuzzi
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Babysitter available
  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Urban
  • Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

A mile north of the Washington DC/Maryland border. Inside the 495 Beltway. Less than a mile from either the Takoma Park or Silver Spring metro stations. 1/8 of a mile to the nearest bus stop. 1/2 mile walk to supermarkets, movie theatres, mall, Veterans Plaza, dozens of restaurants and the rest of downtown Silver Spring.

There are cultural events in both downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park every weekend and it is a half hour to the National Mall if you avoid rush hour.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Tennis
  • Hiking

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Underground Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Plenty of local attractions, parks, and restaurants - all walkable.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths

  • Sligo Creek Park
  • Nolte Local Park

Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

We have a 12 lb 8 year old miniature poodle, 5 year old 12 lb cat, 20 gallon fish tank, and a 14 year old 242g (9oz) Goffin cockatoo (smallest of the cockatoos – size of a pigeon). All are average neediness for their species but cockatoos can be demanding and loud if you are unfamiliar with them. The cat is amazingly affectionate. Dog and cockatoo can do tricks.

The dog can come with us if you allow it but the rest of the pets should stay with the house and you would need to be willing to take care of them. Without the dogs the pets only need to be checked every other day but would appreciate more regular interaction.
We don’t let the cat in the master bedroom as Bob has cat allergies but this isn’t a good home if you have bad cat allergies.

The fish are mainly breeding guppies and a molly, 4 danios, crab and bristlenose plecostamus.

Minimal number of house plants that need water weekly.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Pet Care Offered
  • Plant care is needed inside

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
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