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Right. Single. Nearly 40. Need a fresh start. Where shall I live?

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GuyIncognito000 · 19/11/2023 19:55

Hi everyone. Does anyone have any suggestions where would be a nice area to live?

The deal:

  • Nearly 40
  • Single (so be nice to have an easy area to meet people in, and accessible for people)
  • Extremely unlikely to have kids (or certainly any time soon)
  • Like a village/peaceful kind of vibe (Herne Hill, Dulwich, Richmond etc). Cafes, farmers markets, parks etc
  • WFH 4 times a week, needing accees to central London once a week (but out and about on weekends)
  • No car but could get one
  • Budget around £450-£500k. A second bedroom would be ideal for an office.
Any ideas would be great to help kickstart my life :)

Thank you!

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Rocket1982 · 19/11/2023 20:04

How about Lewes? You’d get a good flat for your budget, village/small time vibe, plenty going on and near Brighton.

Zanatdy · 19/11/2023 20:20

Come to Whyteleafe CR3, lovely area, lots of green, amazing country walks but 30min to Victoria (still Zone 6) and 2 stations to choose from (different lines)

ButDaddyILoveHim · 19/11/2023 20:30

How about a gorgeous seafront flat? 70 mins into St Pancras, easily manageable once a week. Really lovely arty, sociable community and loads to do.

(btw I lived near Whyteleafe for years and years. Dull as ditchwater suburban hell. Don't do it!)

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Crikeyalmighty · 19/11/2023 20:39

Bath. I'm 61 but got quite a few friends your age. Very sociable city- tons of meet ups.

Train is quite pricey though into London - even once a week would be around £300 a month

You would get a lovely big flat either modern or period for that or a pretty 2 bed cottage or even a 3 bed semi in some slightly less pretty bits and you could go lower to factor in the train

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GuyIncognito000 · 19/11/2023 20:42

Thanks for the input so far! Really helpful. I should have mentioned I'd like to be in London because of my friends and family! Bit of an oversight.

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Fullofthejoysofspring · 19/11/2023 20:46

Hither Green SE13?

ButDaddyILoveHim · 19/11/2023 20:50

GuyIncognito000 · 19/11/2023 20:42

Thanks for the input so far! Really helpful. I should have mentioned I'd like to be in London because of my friends and family! Bit of an oversight.

Crystal Palace / Penge, in that case.

FoFanta · 19/11/2023 20:56

Greenwich/Blackheath

Backinthedress · 19/11/2023 20:57

St Albans or St Neots. Both cool, artsy vibes, on major train lines. Lots going on locally but near the countryside. Top of my hit parade if i was single and unencumbered.

Though without having visited it, Bath sounds like a win, too. Plus near the sea.

Bookworm1111 · 19/11/2023 21:05

Crystal Palace has a lovely village vibe. Here's a 2-bed flat in your price range.

Crikeyalmighty · 19/11/2023 21:41

@GuyIncognito000 can I ask where you are now, so we don't suggest where you are already!!

Shame, Bath would I think have fitted your criteria really well

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GuyIncognito000 · 20/11/2023 09:51

Thank you! I'm in Herne Hill at the moment.

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kingofchaos · 20/11/2023 11:54

SE27. Fab area, this is on one of the best streets too:

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/142164260

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GuyIncognito000 · 20/11/2023 12:06

Crikeyalmighty · 20/11/2023 11:21

Wow. Thanks so much for the effort! I've not heard much about Teddington, but will definitely look into these.

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GuyIncognito000 · 20/11/2023 12:07

kingofchaos · 20/11/2023 11:54

SE27. Fab area, this is on one of the best streets too:

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/142164260

Looks lovely! Out the budget, but definitely one to keep an eye on (and a new area to look into). Thanks!

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 20/11/2023 12:12

ButDaddyILoveHim · 19/11/2023 20:30

How about a gorgeous seafront flat? 70 mins into St Pancras, easily manageable once a week. Really lovely arty, sociable community and loads to do.

(btw I lived near Whyteleafe for years and years. Dull as ditchwater suburban hell. Don't do it!)

That’s possibly one of the most beautifully decorated flags I’ve ever seen 😍

Puffthemagicdragongoestobed · 20/11/2023 12:23

Have you considered Beckenham? Plenty available in your budget. Good connections into Central London. Very green, self-contained. Great community vibe. If you currently have connections into SE London anyway you wouldn't be too far from it..

Crikeyalmighty · 20/11/2023 12:23

@GuyIncognito000 Teddington is lovely- handy for a quick 10 minute pop on bus or train into both Richmond and kingston and on the river. Often voted best pace in London area to live- also one of the priciest. Nice bars and cafes and pubs but lots of practical stuff too - even got old fashioned greasy spoons

Milin · 20/11/2023 12:24

Hither Green for a flat or you can get a little house in Lee

Great community

ButDaddyILoveHim · 20/11/2023 14:54

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 20/11/2023 12:12

That’s possibly one of the most beautifully decorated flags I’ve ever seen 😍

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Isn't it lovely? I'm tempted by it even if the OP isn't Grin

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GuyIncognito000 · 20/11/2023 20:58

ButDaddyILoveHim · 20/11/2023 14:54

Isn't it lovely? I'm tempted by it even if the OP isn't Grin

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Ha. It really is a lovely place.

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BeyondTeddington · 20/11/2023 21:38

Crikeyalmighty · 20/11/2023 12:23

@GuyIncognito000 Teddington is lovely- handy for a quick 10 minute pop on bus or train into both Richmond and kingston and on the river. Often voted best pace in London area to live- also one of the priciest. Nice bars and cafes and pubs but lots of practical stuff too - even got old fashioned greasy spoons

I was about to recommend Teddington too :)

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