Listing Owner
Member Since 2011
My home is just 60 mtrs from the lake, five minutes' walk to nearby Naru lakeside beach or a four minute drive to Blacksmith's stunning nine-mile, sandy ocean beach! My recently renovated single-level home has 2 bedrooms (main with Queen-sized bed; 2nd with Italian double sofa bed and desk), 2 WCs, new bathroom with walk-in rain shower and dual basins, a light-filled, open- plan kitchen-living room with reverse cycle air-conditioner, a reading nook, kitchen with all mod cons, plantation shutters throughout, and an internal garage with washing machine and dryer. Outdoors you can enjoy a large, private, landscaped courtyard with lush tropical outlook, perfect for relaxed outdoor dining. A gentle stroll to: Massage/ physio, beachfront golf course (18-hole), local bowling club, post office, cafes, takeaway, small grocery, petrol station, hairdresser and art classes. Also kayaking, fishing, swimming, surfing, bush or beach walking, skydiving, bicycling and local weekend markets. Five minutes’ drive away: Large supermarkets, daily freshly caught seafood, pubs with live music, restaurants, independent shops, pharmacies, medical, dental and optical services, and an abundance of wellness services: yoga, infra-red sauna, salt rooms, Pilates, among others. In vibrant Newcastle, only 30 minutes away by car, there are theatres, cinemas, art galleries, museums, concerts, and many international visiting acts: https://whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney is only 90 mins by car via the expressway, so easy day trips to Taronga Zoo, Sydney Harbour, The Opera House, or The Rocks Market. When you return in the evening, enjoy spectacular sunset on the lakefront or sit on the jetty with a line in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, while watching our beautiful, local bird life: black swans, ducks, pelicans, cockatoos and kookaburras to name just a few. The next morning, you can curl your toes in the sand and watch a mesmerizing sunrise on the beach. You are spoiled for choice! To venture around, a car is recommended. The world-renowned Hunter Valley vineyards, with over 150 wineries, world-class restaurants, and huge outdoor concerts (eg. Bocelli and Sting), as well as hot-air ballooning, helicopter rides and horse riding, are just over an hour’s drive away. https://www.winecountry.com.au/events/concerts-festivals My home offers a quintessential, relaxing Aussie sea-change. If you are seeking some quiet time to yourself, or romantic time with a partner, this is the perfect getaway.
1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges
University of Newcastle
Comments: Here you can relax, write and read peacefully to the sounds of local bird life... and there are plenty! But if you prefer, you can also go tandem parachuting, kayaking,surfing, golfing, swimming, fishing...all walking distance from your front door.
Furnished
Wi-Fi
TV
Printer
Garden
Backyard
Air Conditioning
Comments: An extremely serene home by the lake with a tropical Australian view from your writing space. There is also a lovely, private Fragipani-lined courtyard where you can relax or dine al-fresco.
London, England, United Kingdom
England, United Kingdom
Open to a home exchange in any destination
Comments: We're open to any UK towns within a 1 hour train ride to London. We prefer historic towns with character where we can easily access all amenities by bus or foot.
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
Allergies are a concern
I would like a car if possible
Comments: I'm looking for a home in a town, or within easy walking distance, with good train access to London. A car swap would only be considered for a home outside of London.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2011
Comments: Only 4 mins drive to a stunning, white sandy nine-mile beach and only 60 mtrs from your front door to the crystal clear lake! Yet only 30 mins to Newcastle (less to the University) and under an hour to the world-famous Hunter Valley vineyards! A truly stunning location.