We currently live in a 3 bed semi in a very desirable, relatively small area with excellent schools (pre school age child). We want to upsize and we are priced out. Can't afford an extension either. We can afford a slightly bigger characterless house near ish to here still near the excellent schools.
Considering a move to a larger area with larger, more attractive period properties, with excellent primary schools but an average secondary (years away as daughter not even in primary yet but we wouldn't want to move again). Family are hours away and work is equally commutable from both areas.
Both areas are "nice" ... safe, clean, good community, etc.
What would you do?