Is it time to move on?

In a weeks time we downsize from a large 4 bed roomed house that we have been in for 27 years. With all the memories of events that have taken place there.
We are in the process of buying a smaller 3 double bed roomed house. (garden is larger, but it goes with the house! )

We feel that this is the right time for us, early 60s. We didn't use the extra space we had and didn't want to leave moving until we were too old to establish ourselves in new surroundings. Also, the existing house would eventually require work.

The main difficulty has been clearing out and disposing of things we no longer needed, including a classic car! It is emotional and at times heart rendering, but a new phase awaits! . I would say, don't leave it too late. Make a list of what will suit your lifestyle and make the move.

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I'm in exactly the same position Willow. I have lived in my house 32 years. I brought my 2 children up here and 15 years ago my second husband moved in with me. We are now both retired and he wants to relocate to a new area equi-distant from our 2+2 children, but I have cold feet. Although I no longer have any real ties to this town, it's what I know. Years ago I would have jumped at the new opportunity, but now I am stressed out just thinking about moving, not to mention house hunting and all it entails. Is it an age thing do you think?

We've thought and thought about it and nearly came to the decision to move last autumn, then decided no let's wait until we are too old to cope any more with the garden etc. So that's that?