We have 7 month old boy/girl twins and two working golden retrievers. Our 3 bedroom semi detached we have lovingly renovated over the last 4 years is busting at the seams and we need more room. Unless we can pull another £500k out of the bag, a 4-5 bed with a decent garden and a drive is out of the question in Tunbridge Wells. However, we found a house we like in Mayfield, East Sussex. It would mean kissing goodbye to the grammar schools in due course if we stay there, and it's much quieter than what we're used to, but can anyone shed light on this area?
The local estate agents have said more country properties in the surrounding villages will come up soon (I'm guessing Penshurst, Speldhurst, Fordcombe etc). But we seem to be able to get much more for our money in East Sussex.
Would love some views.