Home ID# 4449
Joined On: Jul 06 2007
Expires On: Jun 04 2012



		Entrance from the Park
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Large traditional & unique home, with all comforts, well situated for day trips to London, Oxford and Cambridge etc.

Ours is a detached house in a private parkland setting. We are 3 miles from the market town of Northampton and around an hour train journey from London (58 miles). The local countryside has a wealth of stately homes, magnificent churches and royal connections. Positioned centrally in the UK, it is an ideal base for sight seeing around the country. The major motorway, (the M1), is just 10 minutes away, which links with all the major routes across the country.

Location:	Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Type of residence:	Single family home
Our home can accommodate:	6
No. of bedrooms:	3
No. of bathrooms:	3
Max occupants allowed:	6
Amenities: Home Office Garden / Backyard Barbeque Patio / outdoor dining Cable / satellite tv Video / dvd Washer / dryer Modern kitchen Microwave Fireplace Garage / on-site parking Dishwasher Internet access - High Speed Some accessible features: Children Amenities:

My Surroundings / Locality

Whilst a market town, with all the facilities, we are also very close to some beautiful countryside. The county is know as the 'Squires and Spires County' of England, as it has many large stateley homes and country village churches, often illuminated at night. Northamptonshire's significant role in history over the centuries has resulted in a uniquely rich heritage for residents and visitors to enjoy. Nearby Naseby marks the site of the battle in which Charles I was defeated. It was at Ashby St. Ledgers that Guy Fawkes hatched the famous 'Gun Powder Plot' during the reign of James I. Our county is also the final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales at Althrop, home of the Spencer family for twenty generations.

My Hometown

Northampton has two theatres, cinemas and many activities locally. Famous in British history as part of the Civil War, in the 1600's when a thriving shoe industry was established, Brands such as Churchs and Trickers shoes are still made here today. There is a fascinating museum on footwear in the town, (free entry).
Northampton is around one hour from London by train, with late trains serving, it is possible to enjoy the City, saving money on parking and traffic charges.
Also Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick (featuring the largest 'active' castle in the UK) are all around an hour away.
Milton Keynes is approximately 10 miles away with a large shopping centre, Snow Dome (Xscape), cinemas and theatre. Birmingham is also just an hour away with Imax, Museums and more theatres and music venues, and the NEC UK exhibition centre.

Nearest well known city:	Birmingham/London
Nearest airport:	London Heathrow
Type of region:	Town
Local Attractions: Shopping Restaurants Tourist attractions Local major sporting venues Good public transport Theater Galleries / Museums Recreation area(s)
Restrictions / Conditions: No pets No small children
Local Activities: Golf Indoor Sno-zone 15 miles
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Experienced Exchanger(s)
Destination Open To Offers
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Completely smoke free

Our Travel Plans

My/Our Exchange Party:

No. of adults:	2
No. of children:	0
No. of teens:	0
Exchange Destination(s):	–Alaska –USA –Open to offers
Exchange Destination(s): Open to offer	Yes
Dates of Exchange:	From: Jul 01 2010 To: Jul 01 2012
Dates of Exchange: Open to offer	Yes
Duration:	2 - 3 weeks
Duration Open To Offer:	Yes
Number of Previous Exchanges:	1
Languages Spoken / Written:	English
Exchange Party:	Husband and Wife, both in professional careers, (Sales Director and Dental Hygenist), both non smokers.
Type of Exchange Requested:	–Home Exchange

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