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To be nervous to buy a house with no immediate neighbours

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Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 12:30

Hello

we are house hunting and have seen a house that ticks all the boxes other than it is not in a village setting we are used to. My partner thinks it is perfect!
closest neighbour is about 200m down the road. Nearest town is less than 10 mins drive to the centre. There is a big Waitrose 5 mins away. Opposite (these are down a drive) a big golf course and tennis club.

would you be scared having no immediate neighbours?

thank you

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Ahsheeit · 15/05/2025 13:09

I'll come and live there. I'd love no direct neighbours!

Croquembouchiere · 15/05/2025 13:07

Sounds amazing! I want a house with no neighbours too <stomp> 😩 😂

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Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 13:07

Annoyingsquirrels · 15/05/2025 12:59

What does it border? If farmland I would check that pesticides are not sprayed close to your property. I would also check the situation re crime as isolated properties are more likely to be broken into.

Hard to explain but it boarders 2 fields that have sheep in them which lead down to a stream/woodland which then on the other side is a few more houses in the woods and then after that it is the Waitrose and the start of the town. The land around is all greenbelt…

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BunnyLake · 15/05/2025 13:06

I’d love it during the day but would be creeped out at night, especially if I was there alone.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 15/05/2025 13:05

Make the most of it, I bet the land wil get sold soon enough and half a dozen ew builds slapped up.

Snoken · 15/05/2025 13:02

I thought you were hesitant because you were worried there will be lots of developments popping up around you, not that you wouldn't have any immidiate neighbours. I like having neighbours but because of that I have chosen not to live rurally, if you want to live rurally I would assume it's because you don't want other people right next to you.

nahthatsnotforme · 15/05/2025 13:02

On one hand I would love it, but I share your concerns about feeling vulnerable.

Annoyingsquirrels · 15/05/2025 12:59

What does it border? If farmland I would check that pesticides are not sprayed close to your property. I would also check the situation re crime as isolated properties are more likely to be broken into.

Abracadabra12345 · 15/05/2025 12:57

I know there’s a golf club opposite and the nearest house is 200m away but what’s behind and around you? No possibility of development given the “build build build” craze?

Otherwise, as a pp said it’s a dream come true for many and you’ve already addressed concerns about having to drive everywhere

OrigamiOwls · 15/05/2025 12:45

Sounds perfect to me! I, like most other people on this thread, would like the Rightmove link! 😂😂😂

ForAquaMember · 15/05/2025 12:44

I always said I’d never move somewhere which meant my children couldn’t walk to their friends or to the town centre etc. I wouldn’t want to be somewhere I would have to drive everywhere too

Although you did mention 200m away from nearest neighbourhood which isn’t that far

MarryMeTomHardy · 15/05/2025 12:43

I do second the ring doorbell and a dog if you are nervous about the distance to text house, you can get some really reasonable home alarm setups that you can install yourself these days too 😀

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Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 12:41

MarryMeTomHardy · 15/05/2025 12:39

Sounds wonderful to me (assuming you drive)!

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Yes v used to driving everywhere as our last house was 25mins to the nearest town (but in a decent size village)

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HelpMeGetThrough · 15/05/2025 12:39

Our next move will be no neighbours at all. Perfect!!!

DrEllie · 15/05/2025 12:39

Sounds like bliss. Ring (or other brand) doorbell. A dog or two perhaps? A landline as well as a mobile just in case of emergencies?

AgnesX · 15/05/2025 12:39

Don't suppose it's anywhere near Glasgow 😁

MarryMeTomHardy · 15/05/2025 12:39

Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 12:30

Hello

we are house hunting and have seen a house that ticks all the boxes other than it is not in a village setting we are used to. My partner thinks it is perfect!
closest neighbour is about 200m down the road. Nearest town is less than 10 mins drive to the centre. There is a big Waitrose 5 mins away. Opposite (these are down a drive) a big golf course and tennis club.

would you be scared having no immediate neighbours?

thank you

Sounds wonderful to me (assuming you drive)!

Yellowhammer09 · 15/05/2025 12:38

That sounds perfect. I think 200m to the nearest neighbour is really nice because you won't be alone but also you are totally private.

We looked at a house in a similar situation (12 mins to town/school/shop) but I don't know if I can face driving everyone everywhere for the next 20 years!

BassesAreBest · 15/05/2025 12:38

I wouldn’t like a house completely in the middle of nowhere (also safety concerns as a single woman) but you have a partner? And the nearest neighbour is only 200m away? That doesn’t sound too bad.

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Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 12:38

Tulipsontoast · 15/05/2025 12:37

Btw 200m isn’t exactly isolated!

Haha this is true! Just v different to what we have had before

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KimberleyClark · 15/05/2025 12:38

Ilikewinter · 15/05/2025 12:33

Isn't that most people's dreams!

No not mine. I wouldn’t want to live somewhere isolated. Not that I am that sociable, but it’s good to have somewhere to run for help if you need it.

ThejoyofNC · 15/05/2025 12:37

As a person who has no neighbours, there are absolutely 0 downsides.

No3392 · 15/05/2025 12:37

Gods, I'd love that!

Tulipsontoast · 15/05/2025 12:37

Btw 200m isn’t exactly isolated!

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Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 12:37

Littletreefrog · 15/05/2025 12:35

Sounds brilliant. What do you actually want neighbours for? Get some security lights an alarm and a nice crunchy driveway.

In my head it is for security, the help being there on the very small chance there is ever an emergency. Or to deter burglars? My husband has said we can get flood lights/cameras etc
I think I also imagined having neighbours we are friendly with and the kids playing out with theirs but this has never happened at our other houses!! Think just have cold feet and interested on other peoples opinions 😊

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