Our present house is in a nice area, hill views, lots of walks on doorstep, excellent bus service, takeaways, pharmacy, two main supermarkets and Co-op, pubs, other shops all in large village approx 7min walk. Other character pubs within 30min walk. These factors would be our wishlist if moving. However, current house has a dark lounge, DH feels boxed in by other houses and sound proofing is appalling. Current house could easily be adapted for old age.
Would you stay (1) , or:
(2) Move somewhere else locally. We agree we'd want a detached, which in this area would come with serious compromises in terms of rooms/space, even though we could pay more.
(3) Alternatively, there are a few areas we like about an hours drive, in lower priced areas. They just about tick all the boxes, but we’d have to start again in terms of making friends. DH has three friends, one might move. I’m very lucky and have seven genuine, lifelong friends here, as well as other friends. Some might move away, but all my friends have DHs and my DH gets on well with most on social occasions. 20 year old DD has pointed out I have very good friends and dismiss that factor.
Certainly things influencing a decision in next couple of years. DH will retire. I’d still be young enough to easily get a job transfer. Present neighbour is elderly and struggling, and the sound from a family would constantly carry. Current house is ok to sell, but bathroom will need doing soon(ish) and I really don’t want to spend money, especially as I’d go for a shower which wouldn’t be the best selling point.
Any thoughts appreciated.