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Single family, 5 bed, 3 bathroom home. Great schools. Easy to universities.

Belmont, Massachusetts, United States
Preferred Destination: Garching, Bavaria, Germany
Alternate Destinations: Munich, Bavaria, Germany | Freising, Bavaria, Germany | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From March 15, 2027 until July 20, 2028

Description

House layout: Our home has a lot of room. The footprint is approx. ten meters by 7.5 m. It has four full floors (basement to attic) that are finished, plus sun room, mud room, a big storage room, and a two-car garage. The basement doesn't count in US calculations which is why the official square footage is 2350 (~210 sq m). House condition: The house is in great shape - we are renovating it from basement to attic just now, which is why I don't include any current pictures, but happy to video conference a walk-through. Also, check out the link below. Belmont schools: Our town isn't big, so schools are relatively small and my kids all walked to school from first to last grade. The middle and high schools are just a few years old, very nice (cost ~$325 to construct) and also very good academically. The German school has their campus just 2 walkable km away. The Middle school and high school is in new buildings. We also just opened our new library and ice rink. All solar powered, of course. This is Massachusetts, after all. Connections to institutions of higher learning: If you are here to work at a university, you will likely have an easy time getting there. Around the corner a bus goes straight to Harvard Sq, partly along bus-only lanes. From there you can hop on a number of subway lines. Bike lanes follow rivers and disused railroad tracks, so it is easy to get around safely on two wheels. About twenty minutes to Kendall Sq. for example. Shopping: you can buy food and drink at the square that is about 500m away. There are three cafes, including a Starbucks, within the same radius, also specialty cheese and wine stores, . Walk a little farther and there are at least ten restaurants. Big super markets require five min of driving. Ten min for Whole Foods.

Bedrooms
5

Bathrooms
3

Offices
1

Size
240 m2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From March 15, 2027 until July 20, 2028

Minimum Stay

12 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Would like to rent to you or swap your Munich, Germany, home with you. Prefer at least one year. I might consider a shorter rental period but for a higher rent. 4 cars fit in drive way. Pet OK, if not big. Schools among best in USA.

Location

House in Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Harvard University

Nearby Universities
Northeastern University | Boston University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Tufts University | Bentley University | Boston College
Neighborhood

Cushing Square, Belmont, MA

Nearby Cities

Arlington | Waltham | Watertown | Boston | Newton | Cambridge | Lexington | Somerville

Comments: Newly renovated house w fenced-in garden on side street with easy access to Cambridge, Boston, Waltham, Lexington,... Bus 73 very near, to Harvard Sq. Within a few 100m., cafes, restaurants, food, other shopping. German school walkable. Pet possible.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Alternatively, I would swap with a home or apartment in/near Garching, Bavaria (TUM) or in Munich. We are two adults and a teenager.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is available

Comments: There are 5 (or 6 incl. basement) bedrooms, and three baths. EV charging costs between $0.06 and $0.14 / kWh so see the East Coast inexpensively. I might be open to let you use my car. Medium size pets may be OK. Lovely garden is completely enclosed.

Features

Interior

Semi Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: House ~as furnished as you would like. 2-car garage. Driveway: + 4 cars w 2x EV charging. Very nice neighbors, some w kids. "Gigabyte" internet called FIOS. Electricity is 100% green. Gym ~500m away. Can provide printer.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
2 Adults | 1 Child

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Garching, Bavaria, Germany

Closest University

Technical University of Munich

Alternate Destination

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Alternate Destination

Freising, Bavaria, Germany

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: Need easy access to Garching/TUM by public transport or bike.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
3


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1


Size
120 m2

Pet

I would like to bring my pet if it is okay

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: We are a quiet family, fluent German speakers. Mom from Munich, Dad Copenhagen. Have a sweet 17 kg poodle that could come or stay w family. Prefer to be able to park and charge one EV on the property, but not a deal breaker. Never smoked or vaped.

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