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How long before you felt at home in your new house?

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BoogleMcGroogle · 08/09/2020 18:55

We moved last Wednesday. Not the best timing as it coincided with schools and work going back etc. It is an absolutely gorgeous house, just what we were after. But I'm still wandering around as confused the cat. The house is much bigger than before. I can't even be in two rooms ( box laden), I can't get used to the new sounds ( lots of dogs, goats), am frankly terrified of the Aga and I've only just managed to start eating breakfast again as I feel so discombobulated when I wake. I'm waking at the slightest noise. I thought I'd want 'new' stuff but am desperate for my old things around me ( childhood teddy has been rooted out!)

I'm not normally an anxious person. I've moved several times before, including to other countries ( this house in the neighbouring village). The children and DH are happy and seem settled.

Is this even remotely normal? I can feel it's getting better, but when will this pass? Any ideas to alleviate the feeling? I just want to feel home and settled in a house I know to be lovely.

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nettytree · 10/09/2020 22:07

I was at home the minute we got the keys. Remember feeling annoyed that the previous owners were still moving the last bits out when we turned up. It's my house get out.

carly2803 · 11/09/2020 20:24

@ApplestheHare

carly2803 this is what's happened to us. What are your top tips for getting there?
get a sledgehammer and make it your own... haha

rip things out, carpets, bathrooms, floors, kitchen, porch etc - yes its bloody expensive but once its all done in one hit it looks amazing and feels like your home rather than "the house we bought" !

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