We have finally gone under offer so can look at houses ourselves. We live in an expensive area and for our budget there is usually a compromise we must make. Things like schools, proximity to A roads or railway tracks, or claustrophobic roads with no car parking are things that I'm not prepared to compromise on, but the house we are looking at is on a moderately busy B road where the traffic can go at 40. The house is maybe 30ft back from the road with ample parking on hard standing and you can't really hear traffic inside (not noticeably), or from the garden, which is very large. The schools are excellent, it is near a station and very near to our childminder. My only worry would be walking with my toddler (and new baby) along that main road. There are less busy roads which it is very close to at a junction that we could cross to and walk down more safely, and I suppose I could use reins with my son until I was happy. But do you think we are mad to consider it? I don't think it would affect sellability as it is a very desirable are and many of the properties in the area are on this road and they do sell.