It was exactly what I wanted. Whilst in rented after a spot of unpleasantness I spent 15 months looking for somewhere within an hours driving commute of work. That’s an extensive area.
I must have looked at 20 properties...criteria was a modern stone built box after 15 years with a large Edwardian money pit in a rubbish, area despite outstanding views and a half acre of land.Every house I’ve owned has had long range views of hills so that was number 2 criteria after commuting time. Other criteria were walking distance to shops, good local pubs ( darts, doms, pool teams) and good transport links ( a rail station, or two, within walking distance)
I knew I was going to buy the place as soon as I pulled up outside it 20 years ago. Full asking price. No offers. Even though it was still a building site at the time...only 12 properties on the cul de sac. Never regretted it for a split second, nor do I ever take that view for granted.
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