Seaside Heritage Villa, Napier

Nuova Zelanda - Hawkes Bay - Napier

Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,View to our house from a drone over the sea!
View to our house from a drone over the sea!
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,View from deck: heritage buildings & Hawkes Bay
View from deck: heritage buildings & Hawkes Bay
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,The seaward side of the house with outside dining
The seaward side of the house with outside dining
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Entrance from driveway
Entrance from driveway
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Front courtyard - a touch of France!
Front courtyard - a touch of France!
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Grey-roofed house (centre) with Hawkes Bay beyond
Grey-roofed house (centre) with Hawkes Bay beyond
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,View to our garden
View to our garden
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Kitchen-dining room
Kitchen-dining room
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Dining room
Dining room
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Dining room with fireplace (not in use)
Dining room with fireplace (not in use)
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Dining room and doors to scullery
Dining room and doors to scullery
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Kitchen showing French doors to our deck and view
Kitchen showing French doors to our deck and view
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Front entrance (left) and stairs/hallway
Front entrance (left) and stairs/hallway
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Outside dining and views
Outside dining and views
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Space to chill and do some reading1
Space to chill and do some reading1
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Living room
Living room
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Woodburner and smart TV in living room
Woodburner and smart TV in living room
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,View of deck and outside dining
View of deck and outside dining
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier, Guest bedroom (Queen)
Guest bedroom (Queen)
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Upstairs bathroom, shower over the bath
Upstairs bathroom, shower over the bath
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,View of art deco character in Napier main street
View of art deco character in Napier main street
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,Saturday farmer's market, live music, 7 min walk
Saturday farmer's market, live music, 7 min walk
Scambi casa in:,New Zealand,Napier,A recent photo near the cafes by the marina
A recent photo near the cafes by the marina
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Scambio non simultaneo

Scambio simultaneo

Scambio per almeno 6 settimane

Cerchiamo ospitalità

Non fumatori

Preferiamo senza bambini

Autovettura non disponibile

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Cerchiamo

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La nostra casa

Descrizione della casa che offriamo

**We are now searching for a two-week exchange in central London at the start of September**

Our 2-storey villa (215 sq metres) dating from the 1880s, is sunny with sea views and close to Napier's wonderful amenities, including museum, numerous cafes, cinema, seaside walking/cycling pathways, spa pool complex with hot pools, Napier shopping precinct. The history of Napier following its 1931 earthquake and rebuild in art deco style architecture interests many of our visitors. It is situated in a very friendly neighbourhood.
We have enjoyed 17 years of home exchanging and we are strong advocates for the rich relationships that result from sharing one's home. We have done over 40 exchanges and have some regular repeat 'exchange' friends in new Zealand!

Tipologia

Casa a due o più piani/ Prima residenza


Servizi

  • Aria condizionata
  • Balcone / terrazzino
  • Lavastoviglie
  • Lavatrice
  • Forno a microonde
  • Vista
  • Caminetto
  • Privacy / Riservatezza
  • Arredamento d'epoca
  • Giardino
  • Riscaldamento
  • Parcheggio
  • Terrazzo, veranda

Intrattenimento

  • Lettore DVD
  • Accesso ad internet
  • TV
  • Connessione Wi-Fi

Extra

  • Uso di biciclette

Contesto

  • Urbano
  • Vista lago / mare
  • Località marittima

Vicinato

Descrizione del vicinato e dei paraggi

We are walking distance to coastal walks, seaside hot spa/pool complex, numerous cafes, a 180 kilometre network of off-road coastal and wetland walkways (cycling or walking), a Saturday farmers' market (Napier) and heritage architecture guided walks. A favourite with visitors is the art deco earthquake memorial week-end held each year in the third week-end of February. [Napier was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931]. The town turns into a popular street party with locals and visitors dressing in art deco style. A short drive from our home takes you to the historic port of Ahuriri, where you can wander around galleries and cafes, or if feeling more strenuous, walk the Ahuriri wetland walk, enjoying local seabirds along the way. A 25 minute drive takes you to celebrated Havelock North Village, a mecca for shoppers and those looking for a quiet coffee or a movie at the boutique cinema.

Attività all'aperto

  • Spiaggia
  • Eventi culturali
  • Canoa / Kayak
  • Golf
  • Palestra / Centro benessere
  • Escursioni
  • Piscina pubblica

Attività per il tempo libero

  • Parco / Parco giochi
  • Bar / Pub
  • Ristoranti
  • Shopping

Attività culturali

  • Concerti
  • Gallerie d'arte
  • Musei
  • Opera
  • Teatro

Trasporti

  • Autobus
  • Auto necessaria

Servizi nei dintorni

  • Minimarket

Attrazioni

I nostri consigli su cosa non perdere in questa zona

Hawkes Bay is noted as one of the food bowls of New Zealand (check out the 2 Farmers' Markets) and is one of the largest grape-growing areas in the country. Many of the local vineywards have winery cafes/restaurants or cellar doors where one can buy and taste the wine. Each year we visit a new and different vineyard for our wedding anniversary and we can't decide on our favourite, although Clearview estate is a winner for informal lunches. As keen golfers and members of the Maraenui Golf Course, we can recommend one of the beautiful golf courses in the Hawkes Bay. Two boutique cinemas (Event cinema in Havelock North and the Globe in Ahuriri) provide an interesting selection of Arthouse movies. If bird watching is your thing, we can recommend a visit to the Cape Kidnapper's Gannet Colony or a walk around the estuary walk at Ahuriri. Being health foodies, we are proud to boast one of the largest organic shops in the country - Chantals - only 5 minutes walk from our home.

I nostri ristoranti preferiti

  • Mister Dees, Napier
  • Porto Fino, Napier
  • Sri Thai, Ahuriri

Bar e caffè speciali

  • Boardwalk Cafe/bar, (waterfront), Ahuriri
  • Shed 2, West Quay (waterfront), Ahuriri
  • Milk & Honey, Hardinge Street, Ahuriri

Luoghi particolari per lo shopping

  • Chantals Organics (Hastings Street), Napier
  • Havelock North Village (20 minutes drive)
  • Napier (Sat) or Hastings (Sun) Farmers' Markets

Divertimenti ed attività culturali

  • Hawkes Bay MTG (Museum, Theatre, Gallery)
  • CAN (Creative Arts Napier)
  • Ahuriri Historic Port & Marina

Percorsi pedonali

  • Napier waterfront Walkway/Cycleway (180kms)
  • Te Mata Peak walk, Havelock North
  • Ahuriri estuary walk, Ahuriri

Palestre o centri benessere

  • Ocean Spa (Gym, hot pools, swimming pool)
  • The Works, Pilates Centre, Havelock North
  • Infinite Gym, napier

Gite interessanti da fare in giornata

  • The Mission, Craggy Range, Clearview, Elephant Hill, Black Barn: Wineries
  • Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
  • Lake Tutira walk & Boundary Stream bush walk

Preferenze

Cosa ci piace, cosa non gradiamo… Ecco le regole in casa nostra.

In 2024 we are planning a 6-month trip (April to September) to Europe with France being our top destination, but also London, Germany and Edinburgh . Return exchanges in 2024 might need to be non-sim. We prefer longer exchanges centrally located in towns/cities, rather than remote rural locations. We are attracted to heritage homes and villages or coastal locations in particular.

We do have a small studio/apartment in Lyall Bay, Wellington if that interests you. It is 45 sq metres and only has one bedroom with queen bed. It's on public transport routes into the city and 2 blocks from the beach. Some New Zealand couples have enjoyed this option.

We count it a privilege to be welcomed into someone else's home and would treat your place as we do our own, with utmost care!

Please check our exchange preferences below.

Condizioni

  • Preferiamo senza bambini
  • Preferiamo senza animali
  • Non fumatori
  • Cura delle piante da esterno

Autovettura a disposizione

  • Autovettura non disponibile

Tipologia di scambio

  • Scambio non simultaneo
  • Scambio simultaneo
  • Scambio per almeno 6 settimane
  • Cerchiamo ospitalità
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