Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Valentine, Lake Macquarie/Hunter/Newcastle, NSW
Hi there! We are a family of three. My wife and I are in our mid 50s and we have a beautiful 17 year old daughter who loves playing violin, piano and ballet dancing. I am a school principal and my wife is a high school music teacher. We enjoy travel, golf, reading, theatre, walking, serving in our church and BBQs with our family, friends and wonderful neighbours. We LOVE living in Lake Macquarie where we live just a short walk away from the lake, and l.5 hours from Sydney. From our local airport you can fly to Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Canberra in around 60 minutes. The world famous Hunter Valley Vineyards are an hour's drive away and several stunning beaches are just minutes away.
#14428
Oct 2015
3
A tad over one hour's easy freeway drive to Sydney, our recently renovated house is located one block from the shores and parks of beautiful Lake Macquarie and five minutes drive from the ocean. It is a unique house which is a characterful and large (270 square metres) with 3 reception areas, including a `Queenslander' glass room, 3 bedrooms plus a large study, a parents' retreat and 2.5 bathrooms. Our property is well known for its big leafy garden with picturesque fountain, lamp posts and outdoor swimming pool (just under 1000 square metres). Also has huge double lock-up garage, ducted air conditioning and includes loads of off-street parking. We have delightful neighbours of varying ages (young families to retirees) who all look out for each other and will welcome you with outstretched arms. We LOVE our unique house and will look after yours as though it was our own.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, Computer, TV, DVD, VCR, Piano, Fans, Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine, Security Screens, Cable TV
Play Equipment
Garden Yard, BBQ, Pool, Pond, Verandah, Deck, Lock Up Garage, Carport, Bicycle, Rain Tank
New Zealand- south island, Tasmania Australia, Western Australia Australia
Yes
Yes
Simultaneous
Short term (1-4 wks)
No
School Holidays, Christmas
Children Welcome, No Smoking, Car Swap Negotiable
Family holiday, Sea change, Weekend Getaway, City living, Foodie indulgence, Romantic, Tree change
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Horse Racing, Kids Activities, Go Carts, Ice Skating, Ten Pin Bowling, Skateboarding, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Jet Skiing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Night Clubs, Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields, Skate park, Public Pool
* Lake Macquarie/Newcastle area is the 7th largest city in Australia surrounded by beautiful beaches and waterways.
* proximity to Sydney city- just over an hours easy drive or a relaxing and scenic 2 hour train ride to the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay
* less than one hours drive to the iconic Hunter Valley Vineyards
* one block away from the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie which is the largest salt water lake in Australia.
* 5 minutes drive to a number of lovely patrolled beaches.
* 10 minutes drive to a number of large modern shopping centres.
* 2 minute walk to the Valentine community hall, strip of shops with a village feel
* Valentine area is a quiet, delightful and quaint village with a reputation as the safest place to live in all of Newcastle!
* 2 minute walk to one of the most picturesque walking tracks in Lake Macquarie, through board walk bushland beside the lake.
* less than 10 minutes drive to a number of local cinemas and a multitude of entertainment venues including local pubs and clubs
* 5 minute drive to a large regional hospital
* 10 minute drive to 30,000 seat stadium which is the home ground of Newcastle Jets football team and Newcastle Knights Rugby League team.
Nightlife, Sport, Nature, Quiet, Conservative, Family
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Lake Macquarie- 5km; Newcastle- 17km; Sydney- 100km; (17kms)
Newcastle (30kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
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