Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Kew, Melbourne, VIC
Retired professionals, both Londoners, settled in Australia for 35 years, we return to the UK every year to catch up with families and friends. We are active and enjoy walking - the serious multi-day walks included. One of us is a serious birdwatcher.
#30043
Jan 2023
An unpretentious traditional detached weatherboard house that surprises the visitor. Positioned close to Kew shopping centre and with good tram and bus connections to Melbourne city centre, there are bike paths and parks within a few minutes walking. With three bedrooms (one with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe), a second bathroom, two studies, gear room or fourth bedroom, laundry, sitting room with working fireplace, open plan living room/kitchen with double-glazed sliding doors leading to a deck overlooking a large garden with several large gum trees and a swimming pool (covered in winter). The bathrooms and kitchen were totally renovated five years ago. Beneath the house is a workshop/garage and storage area. Two bicycles, two cars (a 4WD and a run-about) are available.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, Computer, TV, Cable TV, DVD, VCR, Stereo, Open Fireplace, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, Security system
Garden Yard, BBQ, Pool, Verandah, Deck, Lock Up Garage, Bicycle, Rain Tank
No
Simultaneous, Hospitality
Short term (1-4 wks), Medium term (1-3 mths)
No
Car Swap Negotiable, No Smoking
Family holiday, Tree change, City living
Shopping, Golf, Tennis, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Night Clubs, Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Aquarium, Zoo, Parks, Public Pool
Kew has a thriving shopping centre with numerous cafés and restaurants. It is close to the Yarra River with its golf courses and parklands. With wide tree-lined streets and a mix of old and new housing it makes for an attractive suburb. A good public transport system makes the city centre with museums, galleries, clubs, docklands area etc easy to get to and there are many good beaches and safe swimming areas around the bay.
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Melbourne (5kms)
Melbourne International/Domestic (10kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There is 1 endorsement for this house swap member:
Gina and Derrick are friendly, accomodating hosts and we feel lucky that our first swap experience has been so positive. Exchanging keys to cars and homes in person was re-assuring. Their Kew home is supercomfortable and well located for public transport into Melbourne City or for motoway access to the SE country corridor. Between times we rested on their garden deck, took walks, shopped locally for supplies and played an afternoon of golf croquet at the friendly Kew croquet club! We feel we have made new friends with similar interests and would like to keep in touch.
Jeanette and Trevor. from Geographe WA (Oct 2023)
