We are currently deciding between 2 houses. 1 is in our ideal location, smaller than we would like (but still a decent size) and needs some work (which I really desperately wanted to avoid)
The other is in our less favourable location (lovely area but just a bit further from my daughters school and both mine and my DH's parents who we help out a lot). However it's immaculately done and significantly bigger than the first one (50% bigger!)
Price wise once we do the work on the first house I would say we will end up paying the same. In fact the second house would be a bit cheaper. Another point is that the first house is north facing and does feel a bit dark.
Just to clarify the 2 houses are about a 15 min drive from each other so not far. However the first area has a high street within walking distance with coffee shops, supermarket etc. the 2nd house you need to drive everywhere although the station is probably a 15 min walk from both houses. As previously mentioned, both are in lovely neighbourhoods.
On paper I think the second house seems to make sense but there are 2 things worrying me. Firstly it's on 4 floors and there is a flight of stairs to get to the front door. I worry that this isn't v practical and would get annoying quickly especially as we grow older and when parents visit. You can access the lower ground floor without climbing the stairs from the side of the house though which has the kitchen/diner/family area and also a wc and another 2 rooms so elderly visitors could come in that way. Has anyone ever fit a v small lift in their house?!
Secondly the drive is on quite a slope and I worry that when the weather is bad/icy it may be tricky to get out? Although my DH thinks I'm being lame 🙄
I appreciate what a great situation we are in to be picking between 2 great houses and am v grateful. But I'm going round in circles as to which house we should go for. Any thoughts? Thank you all in advance!!