Chislehurst is situated in Kent, England where the edge of London (Bromley) blends into countryside. Central London, with access to West End theatres and shopping, is a 20 minute train ride away. Areas of outstanding natural beauty surrounding Sevenoaks are equally near and perfect for walkers and horse riding. The area is rich in historic country houses such as Winston Churchill's former home at Chartwell and Hever Castle (the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife). Chislehurst retains its village atmosphere, especially around the commons, which have been carefully conserved since Victorian times. These leafy spaces give the village its unique character. Cricket on the green and the sound of the St Nicolas Church bells add to the quintessentially English ambience. It continues to be a fashionable place for wealthy Londoners requiring quick access to the city combined with the quiet of the countryside. The village has an excellent selection of pubs, restaurants and boutiques in Royal Parade. Chislehurst truly is a unique village surrounded by swathes of National Trust land with beautiful woodland walks and yet at the same time offering excellent transport links by road or rail. It offers the best of both worlds, less than half an hour from one of the world's major cities (London's unrivalled cultural offer) and with rural views, country pubs and walks on your doorstep.

Tracy is a social work manager and Andrew is an arts fund raiser.

We have had very successful exchanges to Malibu in 2011 (through Home Link), Mexico in 2012 and one planned in San Francisco in September 2013.

If we arrange an exchange with you we will go the extra mile. You will be met at the airport and greeted at our flat either by ourselves or a friend who will also clean the flat and sort the laundry every week. We will try to anticipate your needs by leaving champagne and some fresh food for you in our fridge. Our neighbors are also very friendly and helpful.