It’s all going……..ready for a new life.

I hope it all goes well. We downsized to a smaller, older cottage a few years ago. It is a big leap, especially when you have to get rid of favourite pieces of furniture. I’m sure you’ll soon settle in.
Just as an aside, we know a couple in their 70s who are moving from their modern 4 bed semi to a large 300 year old, 3 storey, 4 bed house.
Now that’s brave!

You're not being silly Marriedalongtime. It is a massive change and isn't easy de cluttering especially when it's because you're downsizing.

We kept a few things we hoped to keep but didn't think we'd have room for, it turned out that we did and is something I'd recommend because it's better to do it that way, then move in and realise there was something you could have kept, but it's too late.

Good luck.

Keeping fingers crossed for you Sago - I hope it all goes through easily from now on.
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We’re going through this at the moment. We’re moving from a large detached house with three double bedrooms to a much smaller bungalow with only two ‘double’ bedrooms and a much smaller kitchen and bathroom.
I know it’s absolutely the right thing we need to do at this stage of our lives ( we’re both in our 70’s) but I am finding the whole ‘de cluttering’ thing so very, very stressful. I didn’t get to sleep until 2:30am this morning worrying about it all. I know I’m being very silly but I’ve never liked change and this seems such a massive one. We’ll still be in the same area so we’ll have all our friends, the same doctor, church etc but I can’t stop this worry. I think it’s also all the memories we have here having lived here almost 40 years.
Wishing you the best of luck in your move.

I am in a new build ... 4 years old now. It is warm and efficient, well insulated - both sound and heat - and it gives me a sense of security.

We did this last summer Sago. We have a flat and sold our large end of terrace 4 bedroom, 2 living room house and bought a double holiday lodge where we now spend most of our time.

We got rid of about 90% of everything which took 3 months as the flat was already furnished as was the lodge. We feel 'lighter' and 'freer'; best thing we've ever done.

Fingers crossed that everything works out for you too .

Well done Sago and good luck, I know of two couples who are dithering about downsizing, good you got on with yours.

We also live in an Edwardian terrace and dream of doing this, if and when, our three younger children actually move out.

It’ll be modern, hopefully brand new, on one level and much smaller!

Wishing you the very best of luck

Forgot to say, hope it all goes well and you get your new home.

Years ago we moved from a 400 yr old thatched cottage in the middle of nowhere into a much ‘newer’ 1900s house on the edge of town.
It was so lovely to be warm in all the rooms, have some space and be able to walk into the town and shops.
Once the girls left home though it was far to big and we downsized to a large ish bungalow, again in the countryside.

We could do with being back in town again really. Sigh,

Yes, we sold our Edwardian semi, and moved into a small modern detached. Best thing we ever did, I think.

No, but we used to talk about it, so well done you!

Not yet, but may do in the future.Still living in a Victorian terraced house but would like a new build.
Wishing you good luck with your new house and life.😃