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#22807
Rustic, character filled mudbrick home on 3 private acres with saltwater pool in Hurstbridge, Victoria,gateway to Yarra Valley wine region
House • Hurstbridge VIC Australia
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed July 2023
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General overview
Our rustic mudbrick 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 the peace and quiet of country living on our large 3 acre property. Enjoy a swim in our saltwater pool surrounded by natural gardens, or relax with a barbeque in our garden entertaining area. 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....
The space
Our house has two separate areas that can be opened up to join through, or closed off to make two self contained accommodations. So great if travelling as two couple or families .In total comprising three bedrooms, two large living spaces, and two bathrooms - one side with large full kitchen and the other a smaller kitchenette. Two bedrooms have queen size beds whilst the third has a cot and baby toys and equipment and a single bed could be added if required. Our main kitchen is large with a double range style oven and is well equipped. A kitchenette with induction cookplate, small fridge and microwave is in second area. A huge barbeque - or small one - are available on the front verandah. Our lounge areas are comfortable and include TV s, spacious soft couches, and wood burning fireboxes for Winter warmth with plenty of firewood available! Our garden is extensive and lovely - we also have a thriving vegetable and herb garden in Spring and Summer. Reverse cycle heating and cooling also available in both open living spaces and fans to cool bedrooms. Our 3 sons are close enough to be on call with any questions you may have during the stay. An lovely outdoor seating area for fine weather with a small firebox, and a solar heated saltwater pool for Summer swims.
Guest access
House is single level with good accessibility and wide doors.
Notes
A review from our new friends in Chiang Mai with whom we have swapped twice............
“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. ”
Also please note....we have a small non allergenic breed of dog who will not be present on exchanges but for anybody with severe allergies just be aware of this is a concern for you
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
BBQ
Pool
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
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
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 3 minute drive away
Getting to my home
Having a car would be best to visit us- we are a half hour walk to town about 2 km or 3 minute drive. We are happy to do a reciprocal exchange with our car as well.
Easiest way from airport is by Uber, taxi or car. If we 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 3 minutes or the train station in Hurstbridge will take you straight to the centre of Melbourne.
Map of Approximate Location
Feedback
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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
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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"Sept Oct 2024"
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"2025"
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