Modern masterpiece - bright, light and airy

This architect designed modern eco-home is a blissful gem, with floor to ceiling windows and contemporary design. The garden is busting with colour and greenery making it perfect for alfresco dining on the patio or just lounging in the sun or shade. Inside the kitchen is open-plan, which is great for chatting while making food. The living room is cosy and has a fire for those evenings where a movie and popcorn are in order. This home is a ideal space for relaxation and enjoyment if you`re taking a family holiday, writing a book, or if you just want a change of scene. If exploration is more your speed, there are numerous beautiful countryside walks with quaint pubs and country estates, or central London is easily accessible with its galleries, museums and restaurants to suit all kinds of guests.

About the location

With the train station 0.3 miles away you can be in Victoria station, central London in just 20/30 mins and be amongst all that London has to offer. Fantastic and unique cuisine, be it street food at borough market through to gourmet restaurants and vibrant bars, art galleries modern and traditional and renowned museums.
Additionally, you are just a short drive away from the best of the British countryside - including a number of National Trust houses and gardens, Emmetts Garden, Knole House and deer park, Chartwell. Less than a mile away is Hawkswood, a National Trust managed woodland. There is also Lullingtstone Roman Villa and the Lavender Fields at Castle Farm, Downe House home to Charles Darwin.
Enjoy fantastic cycle and walking routes in addition to great watersports at reservoirs Bough Beech, Chipstead, and Bewl. Tunbridge Wells and the garden of Kent is 20 minutes drive to the South together with Hever Castle and Garden, Penshurst Place. Locally there is Eltham Palace 5 miles away and Greenwich 9 miles away with the historical Maritime Museum home of the meridian line, Queens House and Cutty Sark, the outdoor market and independent shops. If you enjoy golf then there are numerous clubs all within easy reach!
If you`re visiting by foot then Orpington high street is just a short walk away with beautiful gardens, independent shops, restaurants and bars. There`s also Petts Wood with wine bars and more independent eateries. Additionally Chislehurst also has a gorgeous heath and an array of independent and chain shops. The public transport is unbeatable with many near-by train stations to take you into London or outbound to historic towns, such as Tonbridge or the seaside. The buses can whisk you through to the countryside where there are pubs a plenty, all within easy reach.

Type of swap

  • Home Exchange

Conditions of exchange

  • Non smokers only

Orpington (HE40037)

Kent,   England

  • 4 bed   (sleeps 7) 3 bath

Preferred destinations

  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • England

Dates available

Open to offers

Swap duration: Open to offer

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Membership expiry date: 20 Jan 2022