Reference   8015
 

Our newly built home is situated 15 mins from Christchurch city centre and enjoys a rural outlook.

Oceania / New Zealand / Canterbury / christchurch


Close To   christchurch (0 Kms)

 

Description

Our home was built in 2006. It is situated on half an acre and is surrounded to one side by paddocks and a riding school. Heathcote Valley enjoys a unique micro climate and a village feel. Within walking distance we have three tourist attractions, the Christchurch gondola, Ferrymead Heritage Park and the Maori Village. We are also 10 mins from the sea.

We have four bedrooms two with double beds and two set up for children a boy and a girl. One has an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
We have two cars avalibale for use and bikes, fishing gear. There is a computer avaliable with intenet access.
We also have DVD, VIDEO and sky.
For those intereted there is a climbing wall in the garage!

Out side there is a large patio area with a BBQ and plenty of seating. We also have a fort, and trampoline for the children and a small chicken coop.

There is parking for two cars in the garage and parking for a further two vehicles.
The house is situated for the sun and is heated by heatpump. This also provides air con in the summer.

Neighborhood

The Heathcote Valley area is an historic area in Christchurch. We are surrounded by the port hills and only 10 mins from the sea. It is semi rural and the community is very friendly and welcoming.
There is good public transport to town and a 5min drive or 15 min walk brings you to a choice of resturants and local shops.
We have great views of the hills and the valley and our living area looks onto horse paddocks.
Heathcote is great for anybody any age.
There is climbing locally, mountain biking, hill running, paragliding, kite surfing... and riding so you wont be bored!

About Us

We emigrated to NZ from the UK 5 years ago, but like to return to visit family ( hence the exchange). We work in the fields of social work and IT and have two children, 6 and 2 years.

Destination

dates are flexible... we are looking for an extended stay ideally but can do shorter. minimum 3 weeks maximum 3 months.
London or communing distance, peak district, carlisle surrounding areas.


 

Details

Type   House
Sleeps   6
Bathrooms   2
Swimming Pool   No
Surroundings   Countryside
Bedrooms   4
    
Air Conditioning   Yes

 
Children Welcome   Yes
Smoking Inside   No
Exchange Cars   Yes
Pets Welcome   No
Disabled Access   No
    

 
Updated   2007-11-05 (yyyy-mm-dd)

 

Destination

United Kingdom
2008-12-01  to  2009-10-01
21 - 120 days
Cyprus, United Kingdom
2009-02-01  to  2009-10-01
60 - 120 days

 
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