Lesmahagow (South Lanarkshire): 2 bedroom mid-terraced, one level family home. Rural setting, reasonable sized private, grassy garden; nearby village, pool, road links.
Home Description:
2 bedrooms, Lounge, Kitchen, Study; mid-terraced, one level family home. Ideal for couple with 2 infants, although 2/3 older children could be accommodated (sofa bed in study). Green, rural setting in estate/farmland. Reasonable sized, private, grassy garden. House facilities: Bath & Shower; Digital TV, Video, DVD; internet access; fully equipped kitchen (inc. dishwasher, washing machine tumble dryer). Family dining area in kitchen or Lounge.
The Area:
Lesmahagow is very centrally located, on the beautiful Nethan River valley and near the scenic Clyde Valley tourist route: Near New Lanark: historical interest, walking etc. 0.5 miles from village of Lesmahagow with shops, restaurant, park with play facilities etc. Can arrange for daily milk delivery. Good local takeaways will deliver (Chinese, Indian, Pizza). Nearest shopping complex 12 miles. 2.5 miles from small swimming pool/sauna/gym. 1.5 miles from M74 motorway (main north-south UK road link). Nearest rail station 12 miles. Driving Times: 35mins to Glasgow; 50mins to Edinburgh; 70 mins from Ayrshire Coast; 90mins from Lake District, England (60 mins to border). 15 mins from Strathclyde park: watersports, walking, jogging etc. Local 18h golf course 2 miles. Warm, friendly family church (Reformed, Evangelical) 1 mile from home. Sunday services, Sunday School, Youth Groups, Mid-Week Fellowship etc. Nearest Baptist Church 12 miles.
Other Particulars:
AN ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING HOME! No pets please!
House facilities include: Bath & Shower; Digital TV, VCR, DVD; PC internet access; fully equipped kitchen (inc. dishwasher, washing machine tumble dryer). Garden has patio area with barbecue, play equipment (infants), two adult bikes with child seat, one infant bike (3 yrs+). Car exchange possible!
Our Preferred Destination:
New York, New England, France. Generally open to any offers.
Dates of Exchange:
Two/Three weeks between 30 June and 31 July.
Perhaps a short break within 16- 24 October.
Who We Are:
We are Alan, 34 (a teacher of Art & Design & graphic designer) & Elspeth, 34 (part-time account manager & homemaker), Anna (3) and Luke (1). Alan is an elder and youth leader and Elspeth a Sunday School teacher and Mother & Infant group leader in our local church, Abbeygreen church of Scotland, where we actively worship and serve. We enjoy a range of sports and activities and have both played National League Volleyball. Our home is equipped for education and stimulation and relaxation (sports, books, music, toys, cds, dvds).
Contact:
If you are interested in a home exchange with these people, please contact them directly by sending email to alan@pylon.co.uk
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