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#22807
Character filled artists cottage on a green acre in Hurstbridge, Victoria, gateway to Yarra Valley wine region and easy access to Melbourne city
House • Hurstbridge VIC Australia
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed July 2023
Views 1923
General Overview
Our rustic 100 year old cottage was once the home of one of Australias foremost modernist artists and features many windows with garden views of our bushy acre block. The house has a welcoming warmth that will make you feel at home. Located in Hurstbridge we are just a 45 minute drive or 50-60 minute train ride away from Melbourne city - yet you have all the benefits of country living on our large 1 acre property. Enjoy a glass of wine or cup of tea surrounded by natural gardens, or relax with a barbeque in our garden entertaining area. We are a short walk from Hurstbridge village and a range of cafe choices. The Yarra Valley wine region is close by- with many Nillumbik wineries a short drive up the road and just half an hour to the Yarra Valley region . A golf course and lovely walking tracks can be enjoyed also. Day trips to the Great Ocean Rd and Surf coast just an hour and a half away....we also have a house on the Great Ocean Rd so maybe a stay at both homes is possible!
The Space
Our house has two bedrooms with Queen beds and each has a bathroom - and they are located at separate ends of the cottage- so travelling with 2 couples or family can work well. Our living space, kitchen and dining area are all in an open plan space in the centre of the cottage. A cosy fireplace and plenty of firewood create a cosy atmosphere in cooler weather. There are split system air conditioners/heaters in the living space and also both bedrooms. Our lounge areas is compact but very comfortable with a smart TV , spacious soft couch, and comfy chairs .Our garden is natural, rambling and lovely . A lovely outdoor seating area with a small firebox is located near the barbeque.
Guest Access
Home is accessible but as there is a step down to the bathroom may be difficult for wheelchair access.
Notes
We have recently downsized to this home from another house that we opened up the road for 25 years in Hurstbridge. Many of our reviews are for that home- but have been left as a picture of our home exchange history!!!
A review from our new friends in Chiang Mai with whom we have swapped twice............for our previous home in Hurstbridge
“This was a wonderful exchange!!!!! Jane and Rowan were very well organized and helpful when were preparing for the exchange. They met us at the airport and showed us around their home before they left for our home in Chiang Mai. They explained the Public Transportation System in Victoria, so that we could use the train and busses to get around. They also left us their car so that we could drive to the train station. Jane had a wonderful garden and we had many fresh herbs and vegetables during our stay in Hurstbridge. The house was beautiful and the swimming pool was an extra bonus. We were very comfortable and certainly would recommend this exchange. ”
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
BBQ
Garden / yard
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Culture
Hiking
Accessibility
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Hurstbridge village is a lovely small town- many arty gift shops and cafes, great pubs and restaurants in surrounding district. Lovely bushy/ rural aspect, yet shops and major supermarkets within less than 10 minutes drive and access to smaller but perfectly adequate shopping in the village. Markets to visit, and art studios, tennis courts and a golf course a 5 minute drive away. Local wineries with gorgeous views to enjoy tasting and meals or platters. The train line ends in Hurstbridge with easy access to the city centre and suburbs. The station is a 2 minute drive away or about 10 minutes walk. The township is also about 10 minutes walk
Getting to my home
Having a car would be best to visit us. Trains can be used but to explore the area a car would be helpful. We are happy to do a reciprocal exchange with our car as well if we are exchanging with your vehicle.
Easiest way from airport is by Uber, taxi or car. If we are around happy to meet you and pick you up!
Nearest airport
Tullamarine, Melbourne Airport 35 to 40 mins drive
Getting Around
Car is great for travelling about and getting to town in a minute or the train station in Hurstbridge will take you straight to the centre of Melbourne.
Map of Approximate Location
Feedback
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Jane and Rowan were perfect hosts. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your gorgeous home with our 3 beautiful grandchildren, they had a ball playing for hours in the swimming pool. Thank you also for the welcome gifts and all the well received information. Good luck in your new home. Sheena -
This was one of our most successful home exchanges in every way. Jane took care of everything for us, from picking us up at the airport after a 23-hour flight to Australia, providing a car for our use, giving us comprehensive information about the area, and maintaining constant communication for every little detail. But above all, the house – a truly unique gem. A mud-brick house with a wooden frame, stone flooring, and wooden windows. Inside, carefully selected furniture pieces were collected to complete the look and feel of a warm and cozy home. Surrounding the house is a wonderful garden filled with orchid pots and local plants. Don't miss it if you're looking for a great place and people near Melbourne! -
We offered Jane and Rowan a globe to stay in their home, and their hospitality went above and beyond. They picked us up at Melbourne Airport (in rush hour traffic), offered drinks and a cheese platter while we chatted, and made us dinner to eat after they left! And we were able to use their car for our stay. We loved staying in Hurstbridge - a quaint small town with lots of cafes - in their mud brick home on a hill in the bush. The house is spacious, unique and had everything we needed for our stay. We took a day trip into Melbourne on the train, which stops right in town, we visited Healesville Sanctuary (a must-do!) and also drove to the Great Ocean Road to visit friends. We couldn't have asked for a better stay for the end of our seven week Aussie adventure. And it was delightful to get to know Jane and Rowan. -
Such a pleasure to meet with you both Lynn and Pete. Thanks for leaving our house looking delightful and the special bundle of treats. Wonderful!
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We have just had the most amazing stay in Jane and Rowan,s beautiful home in a fantastic area with excellent train links to Melbourne . We had great communication between us with a lot of great ideas of where to go and what to see. The home had everything you would need for a relaxing stay . We consider ourselves very lucky to have had such a wonderful exchange and we highly recommend Jane and Rowan,s home for a magical experience . John and Kay -
Jane and Rowan are wonderful hosts, easy to communicate with and very organized. Rowan picked us from the airport and they gave us a run through the house before they left. The house is beautiful and charming, very spacious and cozy. We made several day trips to Melbourne, Great ocean road and also enjoyed a lot the nearby Yarra Valley. We look forward to hosting you in our house and maybe visit the Oktoberfest together. -
We had a fabulous sim exchange (home & car) with Jane and Rowan. They were awesome, guiding us through our first exchange on PLU. Their communication was brilliant and we felt really comfortable with the whole process. Jane and Rowan are the loveliest people you could meet and their home is so unique, spacious and beautiful. We had a wonderful stay and got to do so much in Melbourne. It was the perfect location for everything we had planned in the surrounding area and city. I am just so glad we had the opportunity to do this swap. We were fortunate to be able to meet Jane and Rowan at the beginning and end of our trip and it felt like meeting up with friends. We really hope to catch up with them again on a future trip to Melbourne or here in NZ. Next time the bubbles are on us!
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Jane
We are a semi retired couple in our late 50s who love travel and house swapping, and have made some wonderful friends through past exchanges. Jane has been in fashion wholesale and retail and sold her business, Rowan is a mechanical engineer, now part time. We are open to all suggestions and times to travel- please hit us with any offers and we will consider!!! Our calendar shows times we have an empty available house as we are travelling but we are open to any further suggestions at other times
We have 3 adult sons and a new granddaughter. We are open to any suggestions and pretty flexible with times....we will look after your home as you would and look forward to hearing from you
Travelling group
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates Flexible
"sept/oct 2024"
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"Sept/ Oct 2024"
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"2025"
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