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We live on a quiet culdesac bordering a small reserve full of mature trees and native plants. Our home is a unique combination of neo-georgian and unique styles that is divided in to 2 large separate wings(great for families or 2 couples/friends traveling together). The kitchen has an open plan family room included with a separate dining and living rooms also downstairs. All the bedrooms are upstairs: The main bedroom has a super-king bed, 2 others have a double and one a queen bed,. We have 2 cockatiels(Australian parrots) outside on a covered patio(Chicky & Lateeny).
“Hi, we have just completed our first exchange in Christchurch N.Z., Bill Tekla and the Kids had a great time here is sunny Queensland as did we in New Zealand. Their home is very comfortable and inviting, allowing you to relax and enjoy your holiday, with everything you will need. Arrangements all went like clockwork, and they are very friendly and helpful, thoroughly recommend you consider an exchange with these delightful people and their charming home. Glenn”
“I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND BILL AND HIS FAMILY, THEY WERE AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO HOST AT OUR HOME, EVERY THING WAS CLEAN AND TIDY AND HE EVEN WATERED THE PLANTS FED THE FISH AND LEFT A GIFT. Thanks Bill you are welcome back, when you travel again. Cheers Eli and John ”
Bill and Tekla moved to Christchurch 31 years ago from the USA and have two children, Anton 25 and Kazi 23 who are both away studying so unlikely to be exchanging with us. We are into tramping, tennis, painting, and pets. Tekla has an IT background before joining Bill in Real Estate. We owned a successful real estate business that is located in the southern suburbs which we've retired from. The first exchange we had was in Brisbane in 2003 and we since have done ones in Australia, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and various parts of the US - close to 25 home exchanges.
We are on the southern suburban fringe of Christchurch with walking tracks going up the port hills and into the valleys through the farmland and reserves. Our home is at the foot of the Cashmere Hills with a bus stop about 300 meters away and just across the street from a small river and parks. It's only a ten minute drive to our beaches, Lyttelton Harbour, or great shopping. Christchurch is a great place to explore Canterbury from and within driving range of good portion of the South Island. We are an hour and a quarter from Akaroa, an hour 45 minutes to the alpine village Hanmer Springs (thermal resort and reserve), 1 hour and 30 minutes to Arthur's Pass or to skiing in the winter. While the CBD was affected by the quakes, there is still quite alot to do in and around Christchurch (Antarctic Centre,suburban art galleries, beach walks, hill walks, drives on the Peninsula, wonderful coffee shops and restaurants, etc).
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