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What's the best way to find a very rural hidden gem?

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TulipPpo · 13/05/2022 08:29

I'm looking to relocate and can go anywhere in the UK but I'm finding it so hard to discover the type of property I want. I'd love a detached house/cottage somewhere leafy/hilly in an out-of-the-way area. Preferably nestled in a very overgrown garden, with a distance between me & the next house. My principle 'want' in a new place is the outlook, so gardens and view. I can work with any style of building. Old auntie's neglected cottage would be fab. Rightmove doesn't allow you to search by outlook or garden/land. Is there another way to search rather than hiring a location agent?

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TulipPpo · 13/05/2022 20:48

So far I love the hills of Monmouthshire, Shropshire is lovely too and Wales. Scotland is stunning but I worry I'd find it too cold & overcast.

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TulipPpo · 13/05/2022 20:52

O.M.G. @JesusInTheCabbageVan A frickin castle!!! AND over 4 acres of land! It's Sooooo cute.

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TheCumbrian · 13/05/2022 20:57

What you are looking for is currently asking for £1m in the Lakes I'm afraid.

This one for example is 'aunties neglected house' and probably needs half again spending on it after you have bought it.

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/122427806#/media?channel=RES_BUY&id=media0

Thedogissnoringagain · 13/05/2022 21:34

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RIPWalter · 13/05/2022 21:37

TulipPpo · 13/05/2022 20:32

The house that got away for me was on Anglesea. It looked like it had been through a few changes over the years. It had mature gardens of about an acre and only 3 or 4 other houses nearby. Dripping with charm & character, but I wasn't ready when I saw it.

This one's not in budget but I thought it was worth posting for the gawp factor.

The first link I posted is more or less opposite this property.

If you watch BBC Wales 'Hidden' (crime drama) the main detective lives on of the little island on the menai straits accessed by a causeway.

Summersdreaming · 13/05/2022 21:43

I found this property on the Rightmove Android app and wanted you to see it: www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/85112328

RIPWalter · 13/05/2022 22:02

This one in Penmachno, Conwy is lovely.

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/120165704#/?channel=RES_BUY

bobisbored · 13/05/2022 22:08

Do you really want rural? We thought we did but couldn't find exactly what we wanted so we rented (very rural) and actually I don't like it! I feel very isolated, there are weird noises at night 😂 lots of creatures that I wasn't prepared for. We are looking for slightly less rural now. Glad we rented for a bit.

RIPWalter · 13/05/2022 22:21

bobisbored · 13/05/2022 22:08

Do you really want rural? We thought we did but couldn't find exactly what we wanted so we rented (very rural) and actually I don't like it! I feel very isolated, there are weird noises at night 😂 lots of creatures that I wasn't prepared for. We are looking for slightly less rural now. Glad we rented for a bit.

I live over 300m up a mountain, 1/4 mile from National Park Boundary and in a UNESCO world heritage site, but also 10 minutes from the main North Wales Expressway & Bangor which has a reasonable selection of shops and Amenities.

I think it is possible to find a balance, but it comes at a price, and houses round me are selling really quickly when they do come on the market (my house has more than doubled in value since we bought it 7 years ago). It also generally requires knowing an area or some very good luck.

Last week I discovered two roads of lovely welsh slate miners cottages last week in a totally awesome location 5 miles from my house, that I didn't know existed (and my job means I get out and about locally). Trawlling rightmove can only tell you so much.

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TulipPpo · 14/05/2022 08:07

Wow, some gorgeous options here!

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Imabouttoexplode · 14/05/2022 08:16

These are on my watch list in shropshire currently:

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/123016583#/?channel=RES_BUY

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/85113414#/?channel=RES_BUY

ChessieFL · 14/05/2022 08:59

That castle is incredible @JesusInTheCabbageVan and actually very near me! Shame it’s out of my budget, I can just see myself living in a castle!

motherofchihuahuas · 14/05/2022 09:31

I fell in love with this it's sadly way out of my price range. Good luck with your search it's so exciting you can literally go anywhere

What's the best way to find a very rural hidden gem?
PineMartenPeanutbutter · 14/05/2022 09:53

motherofchihuahuas · 14/05/2022 09:31

I fell in love with this it's sadly way out of my price range. Good luck with your search it's so exciting you can literally go anywhere

That’s gorgeous! Sadly it’s flooded recently and the ceilings in the bedrooms are all low. Otherwise perfect!

LozMarieFielder · 14/05/2022 10:33

Try going on filters and adding detached and land at the same time (as well as a location of course).

LilythePunk · 20/05/2022 14:38

bump

ChaosTrulyReigns · 20/05/2022 15:01

Threads like this I why I fecking love Mumsnet.

Thank you all, what a lovely way to spend an afternoon 😍😍😍

SollaSollew · 20/05/2022 17:53

Hi @TulipPpo I'm a bit late to the party but this is the one I'd buy, would love that sea view! www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/123528725#/?channel=RES_BUY

Honeyroar · 20/05/2022 18:43

That is lovely Sollasollew. If it had five acres as well it would be perfect!

Sirrah · 21/05/2022 20:56

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/123278429#/?channel=RES_BUY

Not sure this is remote enough, but it's a lovely spot, on the offers dyke path in Powys.