DH and I are relocating to be closer to both sets of grandparents with our two young children DS5 and DS2. We can’t decide between two areas: go with our heads or hearts?
We WFH, although DH travels for work so easy route to airport is helpful, but not crucial. We’re relocating from a more expensive area, so fortunately budget not really a consideration
Town 1 Heart
- Gorgeous market town, with independent shops, cafes etc
- good amenities, doctors, dentist, leisure centre, most of the major supermarkets
- can be a bit touristy at times, but not overwhelmingly
- on edge of national park (this is partly a lifestyle move too: DH and I into walking and mountain biking, our boys love being outdoors)
- Reasonably isolated, 30 mins to nearest city, no train station
- an extra 30 mins commute compared to town B, if I were to change jobs
- great but not excellent secondary school
Town B: Head
- desirable location because has excellent secondary school
- primaries over subscribed
- smaller than Town A, but 10min to city with train station connecting to two further cities and airports
- 30mins drive to the same national park as above
- I went to this secondary school, had a great experience but still have a bit of a weird feeling about living there. Can’t really explain it!
Both are within 20 mins of grandparents, and we can’t rent unfortunately for a number of reasons.
Which town?!