I'm reaching out as I am a bit at a loss as to where to look for our next family home. We are both from London, have lived in London our entire lives but more and more I am yearning to leave for greener pastures.
We are about to have two big life changes (work and new baby) so no longer need to be in London day to day but would like to be within 90 minutes at most.
Below are our criteria:
Budget: £2M at the most, though would prefer in the £1-1.5 if possible
Location: 90 minutes to London at the most. If it's a train station than a direct train rather than having to change.
Setting: we both want semi rural. Near a town with some amenities but enough land so we are not on top of someone else, gravel drive and plenty of land for various outdoor activities. We don't need pastures but want to feel like we have privacy
We both ride, enjoy social activities. If the budget allowed, I would've loved to live near Soho Farmhouse as we are members and friends of ours have created the type of country life we envision with having friends similar to us and lots of family oriented activities
General feel of home: Dh calls it the "Country Life" magazine fantasy as the best way to describe what I like in a home. I love historic homes with well developed gardens. Would prefer for them to be modernised but we are open to doing work. I love Georgian homes but open to anything really.
So wise MNetters, can you help us? If you have any favorite homes please share the link. If you have an area we should research, would appreciate it!