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Echenevex, France

Our house is spacious (200 m2) and is surrounded by a 1700 m2 garden

Our house is spacious (200 m2) and is surrounded by a 1700 m2 garden

Our house is connected to the quiet rue des saugis by a private driveway

Our house is connected to the quiet rue des saugis by a private driveway

Living room with access to the balcony view on the Alps

Living room with access to the balcony view on the Alps

Dining room, view on the Mont-Jura

Dining room, view on the Mont-Jura

View of the living room from the mezzanine

View of the living room from the mezzanine

Fully equiped Kitchen

Fully equiped Kitchen

Master bedroom with queen size bed (adjustable electric bed)

Master bedroom with queen size bed (adjustable electric bed)

Bedroom with a single bed and an extra mattress

Bedroom with a single bed and an extra mattress

Guest room with king size bed

Guest room with king size bed

Main bathroom next to the master bedroom

Main bathroom next to the master bedroom

Shower room with toilet next to the guest room and single bedroom

Shower room with toilet next to the guest room and single bedroom

View on the Mont-Jura from the mezzanine in summer.

View on the Mont-Jura from the mezzanine in summer.

View on the Mont-Jura from the mezzanine in Autumn.

View on the Mont-Jura from the mezzanine in Autumn.

The terrace at the back with the pound (the door connects with the kitchen)

The terrace at the back with the pound (the door connects with the kitchen)

The terrace at the back on a rainy day in October

The terrace at the back on a rainy day in October

We have a balcony all around the south and east part of the house

We have a balcony all around the south and east part of the house

Mont-Jura, a fantastic Natural Reserve for walks and hikes (plus skiing or snowshoeing in winter)

Mont-Jura, a fantastic Natural Reserve for walks and hikes (plus skiing or snowshoeing in winter)

Source de l'Allondon (5 minutes from the house)

Source de l'Allondon (5 minutes from the house)

Chapelle de Vesancy (15 minutes from the house)

Chapelle de Vesancy (15 minutes from the house)

View on the Mont-Blanc and the Alps from the Mont-Jura, La faucille (20 minutes from the house)

View on the Mont-Blanc and the Alps from the Mont-Jura, La faucille (20 minutes from the house)

Geneva, its magnificent lake and its old town (25 minutes from the house)

Geneva, its magnificent lake and its old town (25 minutes from the house)

The Alps, you see them from the garden (40 minutes from the house)

The Alps, you see them from the garden (40 minutes from the house)

Annecy is renown for the beauty of its canals and the charm if its ancient buildings (50 minutes from the house)

Annecy is renown for the beauty of its canals and the charm if its ancient buildings (50 minutes from the house)

Lavaux vineyard terraces is a world heritage site, a gem! (50 minutes from the house)

Lavaux vineyard terraces is a world heritage site, a gem! (50 minutes from the house)

Bern, the Swiss capital is also world heritage area. It is renown for its arcades, fountains and the character of its mediev...

Bern, the Swiss capital is also world heritage area. It is renown for its arcades, fountains and the character of its mediev...

Our boys during a hike near the Matterhorn (Zermatt 3 hours from the house)

Our boys during a hike near the Matterhorn (Zermatt 3 hours from the house)

View from Petit-Mont-Rond (20 minutes drive up to Col de la faucille)

View from Petit-Mont-Rond (20 minutes drive up to Col de la faucille)

Summer 2018 at Baikal Lake - From left to right Stéphane (44), Lise (42) Yanis (12) Ethan (10)

Summer 2018 at Baikal Lake - From left to right Stéphane (44), Lise (42) Yanis (12) Ethan (10)

Argentina - Salinas Grandes - 2019

Argentina - Salinas Grandes - 2019

Our house is spacious (200 m2) and is surrounded by a 1700 m2 garden Our house is connected to the quiet rue des saugis by a private driveway Living room with access to the balcony view on the Alps Dining room, view on the Mont-Jura View of the living room from the mezzanine Fully equiped Kitchen Master bedroom with queen size bed (adjustable electric bed) Bedroom with a single bed and an extra mattress Guest room with king size bed Main bathroom next to the master bedroom Shower room with toilet next to the guest room and single bedroom View on the Mont-Jura from the mezzanine in summer. View on the Mont-Jura from the mezzanine in Autumn. The terrace at the back with the pound (the door connects with the kitchen) The terrace at the back on a rainy day in October We have a balcony all around the south and east part of the house Mont-Jura, a fantastic Natural Reserve for walks and hikes (plus skiing or snowshoeing in winter) Source de l'Allondon (5 minutes from the house) Chapelle de Vesancy (15 minutes from the house) View on the Mont-Blanc and the Alps from the Mont-Jura, La faucille (20 minutes from the house) Geneva, its magnificent lake and its old town (25 minutes from the house) The Alps, you see them from the garden (40 minutes from the house) Annecy is renown for the beauty of its canals and the charm if its ancient buildings (50 minutes from the house) Lavaux vineyard terraces is a world heritage site, a gem! (50 minutes from the house) Bern, the Swiss capital is also world heritage area. It is renown for its arcades, fountains and the character of its mediev... Our boys during a hike near the Matterhorn (Zermatt 3 hours from the house) View from Petit-Mont-Rond (20 minutes drive up to Col de la faucille) Summer 2018 at Baikal Lake - From left to right Stéphane (44), Lise (42) Yanis (12) Ethan (10) Argentina - Salinas Grandes - 2019
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Quiet property close to Geneva, its beautiful lake and the Alps

The location:
Our house is located near the Lake Leman and Geneva (Switzerland) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cny-1X53e54
We live at the bottom of the Mont-Jura on the edge of the "Reserve naturelle du Haut-Jura".
Hiking trails offers spectacular views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMMczlw38lU
Mont-jura ski station winter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4052F0RJcw
The world famous CERN is nearby (it's only a short 15 minutes drive to the largest particle accelerator in the world): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV71xiojQF8
With Divonne-les-bains, Chateau de Voltaire, Annecy and Yvoire, you will have many opportunities to visit picturesque sites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vgrtI6RQvE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hHMl8uhue4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L12o8lCvUk
http://www.yvoiretourism.com/accueil_en.html

Here are some details about our house:
Main floor: 
Kitchen, laundry room, dining room with table sitting 8 persons view on the Mont-Jura, living room with wood burning stove access to the balcony and view on the French Alps, parent's room with double bed and main bathroom with toilet.
2nd floor:
Spacious playroom with table tennis and sofa bed which can be easily converted into an fourth bedroom if necessary, mezzanine with TV (107cm)/Wii U console area and office area.
Basement:
Two bedrooms (one with a king size double bed and one with a single bed + an extra mattress if necessary),  shower room with toilet, garage with automatic door.
You will find everything you need (dishwasher, washing machine, flat screen TV, game console, a desktop computer, fiber optic internet/superfast wifi 80Mbps, etc.).  The terrace at the back is everybody's favorite place for a barbecue, a nap or just a relaxing time. If you have children they will also enjoy their stay, since they will find lots of indoor (in the bedrooms and in the playroom) and outdoor toys to play with (swing, table tennis, football goal, scooters and bikes). 
We also have a medium swimming pool (see photo - 5m by 3m) and an outdoor inflatable Intex Spa with view on the Mont-Blanc. (see photo)
We have two cars available (A full electric Kia e-niro and a Toyota Yaris) and ready to consider a car exchange.
We have five regular bikes and one electric foldable bike (three mountain bikes {two adult-one junior}, two road bikes).
A tent (sleeps 4), sleeping bags and other camping equipment are at your disposal (everything you need to camp for four).
We are very careful with our own house and stuff and will be even more with yours!

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 4 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Biology teacher
  • Early childhood teacher

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 3
  • Environment: In the country
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 8
  • Living Area: 200 m2
  • Total Area: 1700 m2

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Hospitality wanted
  • Long-term exchange wanted
  • Non-simultaneous exchange
  • Home exchange
  • Hospitality exchange
  • Youth exchange
  • Renting possible

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Baby equipment
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Balcony
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Garage
  • Bicycles: 5

Facilities

  • No smoking
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Seclusion/Privacy
  • Pet care wanted

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open for all offers

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français

Occupation

  • Biology teacher
  • Early childhood teacher

Children

  • Boy - Age: 13
  • Boy - Age: 15

Pets

  • Our two hens (Noisette and Capucinne) that lay fresh eggs daily ;-) / minimal care if required - automatic door, feeder,...

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