How does this sound pls?

[SnowGlobes]

There's absolutely nothing coming to market in the area I'm looking for and wonder if this 'house hunting letter' sounds ok? Would you be offended to receive it? Any thoughts please?

Hello
I'm writing to ask if you would consider selling your home? We are a family of five (with three daughters) currently renting in 'this village' and looking to buy our home here. There is very little on the market so I'm cheekily writing to the homeowners of the gorgeous houses we pass on a daily basis. You are probably very settled in your home but on the off chance you would consider a move I’d love to hear from you!
Many thanks for taking the time to read this.
All the best
Snow globes

I'm still struggling with the Dear but. Should it be 'hello' (sounds familiar); 'Dear homeowner' (sounds like a utility supplier); Dear sir/madam (sounds like a bank); 'Dear neighbour' (sounds a bit weird). Any ideas? What is friendly? Thank you!

I'd probably say something like.

I hope you don't mind our approaching you in this direct manner, but we are a family ......

At the end of the day OP it won't matter what you say as long as it is literate. 99% will throw it straight in the bin. If any of the other 1% are thinking of sellling they won't worry about the words you are using.

Don't sweat it too much.

I wouldn't over think the Hello/Dear bit. As pp says most of them go straight in the bin.

I hand wrote our letter in blue pen and then photo copied in colour sontheyball looked like original hand written notes to encourage people to read. Also didn't put in an envelope as didn't want it to look like junk

I think anyday's letter is spot on.

I wouldn't put "if you would consider". I prefer "if you were considering". Your letter reads as if you are hoping to convince someone who had no intention to move, for your sake almost. Better, I think, to pitch it that you're trying to identify anyone who was already thinking of selling up in the near future.