Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Gladesville, Sydney , NSW
We are a family of 4 who have completed over a dozen house swaps and just love to travel and see new places. When we are not swapping in Aus, we try to get back to visit our family and friends in France, Scotland and Canada as Michael is French and Caroline is Scottish (and squeeze in a few side trips along the way!) Now as naturalised Aussies with two Aussie kids, we try to visit new places in Australia and may even bring along any visiting relatives if we can find a house that can accommodate 4 adults easily. Michael works in tech and several years ago Caroline swapped a career in media for the NFP sector and is now CEO of a social enterprise. We are very familiar with having lots of overseas guests stay in our home so we are very conscious of being respectful of the homes of others. We are always open to long weekend swaps within driving distance of Sydney or otherwise anything longer within NSW school holidays dates.
#12944
Nov 2014
15
A beautifully renovated and extended federation weatherboard home in a quiet setting and only 10km from the Sydney city centre, it is perfect for a couple or family.
With renovations completed in December 2022, our home is spacious and modern within the historical 100+ year old structure.
With 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 large living spaces upstairs and downstairs and an ensuite hobby/play room there is plenty of space to enjoy your stay.
Gladesville is a charming suburb surrounded by water on both sides, with a proliferation of cafes and restaurants and is perfectly positioned to access the delights of Sydney by bus (25 minutes), only minutes walk from our front door.
Our home is perfectly set up for a couple or large family with 3 bedrooms in the main house (King bed, single day bed that converts into queen size, single and trundle.)
There is a self contained (kitchen, living area, bathroom and laundry) double storey granny flat in the garden with queen bed.
Children will be kept busy with a range of toys including trampoline and a heated swimming pool.
The master bedroom upstairs is ensuite (with two person shower), a large walk in wardrobe, adjacent TV room (85 inch TV) and study space.
Downstairs the two bedrooms are generously apportioned. There is also an extra downstairs "hobby room" with ensuite bathroom- which we could make up as a sleeping space if required for extended family or larger groups.
The house is great for indoor/outdoor living with rear facing partition doors which fully open up the back of the house onto the outdoor kitchen on the deck. There is a vergola off the granny flat with outdoor sofas adding another entertaining area by the pool.
Virtual tour link of the house is available on request.
We are minutes from two waterfront parks and a shopping village with a supermarket.
We have a very low maintenance cat who will need feeding but stays mostly outdoors during the day.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, TV, Stereo, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine, Piano, Security Screens, Security system, Fans
Play Equipment, Toys
Garden Yard, BBQ, Deck, Bicycle, Rain Tank, Verandah, Pool
Internal stairs, External stairs / steps, Step in bath/shower, External stairs at back of house but not front of house. Step in showers downstairs (2).
Anywhere
Yes
Yes
Simultaneous, Open to last minute
Weekend, Short term (1-4 wks)
Yes
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Pet care required
Adult cat- Molly
Family holiday, Tree change, Sea change, City living, Vogue living, Cultural indulgence, Mountains & Snow, Weekend Getaway, Foodie indulgence
Shopping, Golf, Kids Activities, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing
Cafes, Restaurants, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Live Music, Theatre, Museum, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields, Public Pool, Skate park
Gladesville is located 10 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of the City of Ryde and the Municipality of Hunter's Hill. Gladesville is generally considered to be part of the Northern Suburbs region of Sydney, although it is sometimes classified as being part of the Lower North Shore.
Gladesville prides itself on its riverside views and bush settings along the Parramatta River. The nearby Gladesville Bridge, a Sydney landmark that links the North Shore to the Inner West takes its name from the suburb.
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Sydney (10kms)
Sydney (22kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 5 endorsements for this house swap member:
We had a fabulous stay at Caroline and Michael’s beautiful home in Gladesville! The location was perfect while we visited friends and family in the area after Christmas, it was central to lots of great shopping, dining and recreation options. The house was so comfortable, clean, and spacious with all the amenities you could want. Our kids had a great time using the pool and trampoline, and loved the friendly cat Molly. We had excellent communication before, during and after the stay. Thank you Caroline, Michael and family for a great swap!
Louisa from Tallwoods Village NSW (Jan 2024)
Thank you Caroline for your wonderful review. We really enjoyed staying at your place with our grandkids visiting. Great having a lovely pool and granny flat attached. Very close to city bus and great restaurants and shopping. Gladesville is a terrific place to stay. Susanne and Gerald Rosier
Susanne from Magenta NSW (Jul 2023)
Wehad a wonderful week in Gladesville. Everything was super easy and delightful. Thanks again Caroline! Jess
Jess from Murwillumbah NSW (Nov 2017)
We had a lovely long weekend in Drummoyne. This house is very conveniently located with easy access to parks, walks and public transport to get into the city. Communication with Caroline and her family was very easy and they took great care of our house (and dogs).
Anna from Speers Point NSW (Apr 2017)
We had the best holiday at Caroline's family home. My kids rate this house swap as their 'best ever'. The location was fantastic and we had endless fun using the nearby playgrounds, parks, running trails and waterways. We loved the local cafes and shops and it was so easy to get to the city and all of Sydney's great attractions. Would swap again anytime!!
Bianca from Port Macquarie NSW (Mar 2017)
