Carshalton, Great Britain
Member since
2005The member has not specified any exchange dates
Modern, comfy and well-equipped home in Ecology Centre, close to central London, in easy reach of the sea and the North and South Downs.
We live in Sutton Ecology Centre (https://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200453/parks_trees_and_open_spaces/.../3 ).Carshalton has a good community atmosphere, with cafes, library, sports centre etc, a river, ponds and open spaces, and it is close to central London. In the community-owned arts centre there are frequent music nights and concerts (see https://cryerarts.co.uk/) .
The Barn is modernised with a home cinema, a well-equipped kitchen and a jacuzzi bathtub in the family bathroom.
It takes just 28 minutes to reach the city centre by train, and the station is a 5 - 10 minute walk from our home. Direct trains to Victoria, Blackfriars or Waterloo stations get you to big free art museums like the Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the South Bank, and the South Kensington museums - as well as theatres, and much else - in less than an hour.
Carshalton makes a pleasant contrast with central London, and we have several artist friends living nearby (see https://www.carshaltonartists.com ) The High Street is 5 minutes walk away, with friendly pubs and cafes, the old church has a 13th C Lady Chapel, and there is an excellent local history museum and outdoor cafe/bar less than 30 seconds away ! There are convenient shops and good local Thai, Indian and Vietnamese restaurants, also some excellent Fish and Chips.
More detail about each room :
The main room, which we call the studio, has a day - bed that opened up can sleep two people, a boudoir - grand piano, the solid fuel stove, and a 'home cinema' system.
The gallery above this room can used with mattress as a curtained-off third bedroom for guests.
The studio opens into a second room, a peaceful spot serving mainly as a library and workspace, with books, DVDs, games and a music system. It leads to the patio garden where we eat out in summer, have barbecues etc and has a wooden spiral staircase leading up to the second bedroom.
In the main bedroom there's a super-king-size bed, a corner bathroom and the wi-fi connection.
The second bedroom has two single beds, at the top of a wooden spiral staircase from the Green Room.
The kitchen - dining room is well-equipped as we love cooking, with a large dining table which can seat 8 or 9.
There is a recently renovated family bathroom with jacuzzi bath tub and good shower.
We have a herb garden by the kitchen door which you are welcome to use.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 18 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Academic & Forest School Leader
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 2
- Environment: In the suburbs
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 7
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Hot tub or jacuzzi
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Piano
Outdoor
- Garden
- Park / playground
- Bicycles: 1
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Suitable for disabled people
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
- Svenska
Occupation
- Academic & Forest School Leader
Children
- Girl - Age: 23
- Girl - Age: 27
Pets
- We do not have pets.
References
This member has completed 18 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Brugge, Belgium
BE397Badalona, Spain
ES347572The house exudes the atmosphere of a well-to-do family, with a very good cultural level and a great fondness for music. The welcome given to us by the owner's sister was excellent and the relationship she fostered in the following days to play music with her was a completely satisfying and unexpected experience.
The communication we had, via Whatsapp, with the owners while they were at our house and we at theirs made us feel like we were dealing with a friendly and welcoming family.
The surroundings of the house, in the middle of the park and in the middle of nature, is one of the best charms it has.
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La casa desprèn l'ambient d'una família ben avinguda, de molt bon nivell cultural i amb gran afició per la música. L'acollida que ens va fer la germana de la propietària va ser excel·lent i la relació que va fomentar en els dies següents per tocar música amb ella va ser una experiència del tot satisfactòria i inesperada.
La comunicació que vam tenir, via Whatsapp, amb els propietaris mentre ells eren a casa nostra i nosaltres a la seva ens va fer la sensació d'estar tractant amb una família amable i acollidora.
L'entorn de la casa, enmig del parc i en plena natura, és un dels millors encants que té.
Plouhinec, France
FR020072Nos hôtes étaient charmants. Maison située dans un petite ville sympathique, avec des liaisons faciles pour Londres.