'We are a married couple in our late twenties, Ross is a former professional football (soccer) player who now heads up the sports department at a local prep school, Sarah owns her own company organising corporate hospitality and events. We have no children of our own (yet!) but a number of adorable nieces and nephews, so we are sympathetic towards little ones. However, our home is not really very "child-friendly" (antiques, light-coloured carpets etc.!). If you do have young children, please contact as we wouldn't want you to think this ruled out a home exchange with us.' Although many members with children look primarily for other families with similar aged children as the best possiblities for home swaps (it helps to know a home will be child proofed and that there will be baby equipment, toys, books and sometimes local playmates and babysitters), families whose children are used to respecting their surroundings from an early age, may well consider exchanges to normally child-free homes. The home in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England for exchange: Burgess Hill is 10 miles from the famous seaside town of Brighton, around 45 mins by train from central London (our house is 100 yds from the station) and 20 mins by car from Gatwick airport (can also be reached by train). Beautiful country walks along the South Downs and quaint local pubs are nearby.' See the full home exchange offer and more photos, HE19617. This young couple are recent members who, I feel, have given a very good description of their situation, i.e. without children of their own, their home is not geared up for the needs of young children but they have kept their home exchange options as flexible as possible by not putting off members with young children from suggesting exchanges. In this way, and as they actually like children, they will be able to consider any such offers individually.
'Beautiful, newly-renovated Victorian home with original features (high ceilings, open fires, sash windows) in the medium-sized town of Burgess Hill in West Sussex. The house has 3 bedrooms (2 double, 1 single) but the single we use as a study so any bedding would be temporary! We have high-speed wi-fi, satellite TV with all sports channels, beautiful 65ft garden and fantastic 23ft lounge with solid oak floors.
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