Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Diamond Harbour / Banks Peninsula , Christchurch , Canterbury
We are a semi-retired couple living in Diamond Harbour outside Christchurch in New Zealand. We are both originally English, but we have lived in NZ for the last 14 years. We have daughters and young grandchildren both in Fremantle and Sydney’s Inner West with whom we would like to spend more time. Although we regularly stay with both families for short periods we would like spend longer periods nearby but not living in their homes. We are active, non-smokers, enjoying nature and gardening. We are hoping we might be able to exchange with folk in Australia who want to see more of their own family who may be living in Christchurch. We are happy to discuss swaps, short or long, and particularly covering periods that coincide with school holidays. Otherwise wild flower season in WA and NSW is very attractive to us. We would also be hugely tempted by a longer swap proposal anywhere from Esperance through to Albany and Margaret River.
#35287
Feb 2024
Our two-storey detached, light-filled home was designed for the two of us and is built on quite a steep sloping section. We live mostly in the upper storey at street level, which has an open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen, bathroom, large bedroom with en-suite and a small office/snug. Downstairs there is a large second lounge room with a bed settee, and also a separate double bedroom and another bathroom. Thus only two rooms are permanent bedrooms, but two other rooms can be easily converted. The house has sheltered decking with scenic views on both levels. We are keen gardeners and our 1200m+ sunny section reflects this interest. We have no pets.
House
Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, TV, DVD, Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine
Garden Yard, BBQ, Verandah, Deck, Carport, Bicycle
WA NSW
No
Yes
Simultaneous
Medium term (1-3 mths), Long Term (4-11 mths)
No
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
Car Swap Negotiable, No Smoking
Family holiday
Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Biking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Boating, Sailing
Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Art Gallery, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields
Diamond Harbour has lovely views of countryside and sea. It is a hilly location with plenty of local walks. Banks Peninsula is a delightful part of South Island, with plenty of nature to explore, many quiet bays and the town of Akaroa (about an hour’s drive). The walk down to the ferry wharf takes about 20 minutes (longer uphill to get back) or a few minutes to drive. Lyttelton is small port town with a delightfully unique character of it’s own, separated from the city by a road tunnel beneath the Port Hills which themselves offer a lot of outdoor recreational options. Christchurch has become an exciting city following its rebuild since the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
Supermarket, Yoga/Pilates
Christchurch (30kms)
Christchurch International (40kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
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