Amazing house but overwhelmed by a move

[mikado1]

We are set to buy a house in a much sought after area, mature gardens, great light, aspect and potential (would need to spend 50k on updating). This means an increase from 100k to 200k mortgage but will mean an increase in equity of around 150k, if relevant. The house will cut our commutes to 5mins/15mins and DC will be able to walk to and from school in ten mins. Current house is two miles away but traffic awful and constant.

Sounds like a no-brainer and a super opportunity but... I feel overwhelmed, over the move itself, the declutter needed here, uprooting DC who like this house (tho we have no real ties with friends/neighbours here) and the work that would be needed in the new house. If I could just be in there I would be delighted but the thought of it all is nearly making me stay. Current house more modern but also needs updating to a similar cost or a little less but is certainly not perfect.

Can anyone help me with advice or experience on this feeling?

Thanks everyone and apologies for delay getting back. Didn't get much done since but keeping on top of the two areas I've done, which is something. Today I did the kids' book sort and I'm doing the bathroom cabinet now. I've joined the fly lady thread to give some good direction. I'm not too much of a buyer, but do need to throw old stuff. Kids rooms fairly good but will go through playroom with them this week. Then it's fault books and shelves in office and will be doing really well. Attic for another day....!!

We are in the same situation but we had offer accepted this week and will be relocating at the same time as downsizing. We are all excited but little overwhelmed as the house needs work and we keep second guessing if we have made the right decision. But today, we decided to just go for it. We all like the new house and what it offers with rural location, land and different lifestyle...good luck!