Hi, this is a bit long winded and complicated but any local help would be much appreciated.
Ive been looking to buy first home for a while now but im not really getting anywhere (mainly due to small budget and not knowing the areas well enough).
I have a budget of £170k for a 2 or 3 bed semi or end terrace. Thats max budget and wouldnt be able to afford a new kitchen / bathroon etc with that so house would need to be in reasonable condition.
The main problem im struggling with is having some good dog walks on my door step (they dont have to be amazing, just around 1.5hours plus, bit of variety would be nice). Also, hoping not to be a million miles away from some shops.
Another problem, that is hard to explain, i do struggle driving and find motorsways and driving up hills etc too much (i can do it, just not all the time). For example, ive been to Sheffield and Huddersfield, did like both the area but couldnt manage the driving (the anxious driving is my problem i understand).
I was looking at south of Barnsley as there seems to be a few country parks for walks and i could get to the town easily but i honestly dont know the area.
I started to look further up north at county durham and viewed some properties in chester le street but i wasnt sure about the walks near chester le street, there wasnt too much in terms of shops, and a heavy to road system to the north and south.
So im currently really not sure. I feel there must be a suitable area and ive somehow overlooked it.
I do like Guisborough, and could just pop into middlesborough etc if needed for more shops but Guisborough seems just out of budget.
I work from home so commuting anywhere isnt a problem. Its really trying to find some local walks that i dont have to drive too but also not being a million miles away from some shops / socialising.
Does anyone have any ideas? Or am i just expecting too much?
Thanks for any help!