We've lived in our current house about 5 years (renting), we are now, finally, in a position to buy. We are in a great school catchment area. Both kids are at the first school, my son will be moving up to juniors next September. We love the school and he, and I, have made some great friends.
We have had an offer accepted on a house we really like, older property with lots of character but all recently refurbished. It's about 3 miles away from where we currently live. However, secondary school catchment is quite poor and we would be highly unlikely to secure them a place in the very good secondary school we are currently in catchment for. We've seen another house, that's local and keeps us in catchment for both junior and secondary school, but it's small and I don't love it - it's a fairly functional house, nothing to particularly dislike except the size. And it's more expensive than the other property. I feel so conflicted. Wondering whether just to back out and start the search all over again.. but also we are technically first time buyers so feel that we can't expect to move into the ideal home (whether that's location or size of property) straight away and our budget is quite small for this area anyway.
Is it crazy to move into a property knowing we might have to move again in 4 years due to school catchment? FWIW I would feel terrible for backing out but I guess it's better to do it now rather than later.
Any words of wisdom appreciated.