Where do move to?

KatyK....!!! I am disappointed in you.Go for it girl!

So I need to add 'chickens' to my list of negatives! We are having second thoughts now as we are in such a lovely area, and I was suppose to clear out a cupboard yesterday, I moved a couple of items, looked at the task (not a big task), put the couple of items back and shut the door, I really couldnt be bothered....how am I going to empty a loft and pack to move house, especially as Estate Agent said possibly it would all happen in 6 -12 weeks. Oh and the emotional toll! So for today, I'm staying put, but I am contrary and my inner Goddess may overtake my inner Slut.

Nil Desperandum KatyK keep on looking, we wanted a similar property about eight years ago, it took a lot of finding, but we did get it in the end.
All is compromise in house hunting though, you see couples on tv that admit they have looked at hundreds and hundreds of houses, but nothing is just perfect.
The first thing is location, it has to be right for you, buses, infrastructure etc, and then the house itself.You can always change,and add on with a house inside, but if the location is wrong, then even the most fantastic house is no good.
So, for us, the location what what we wanted, but the house needed so much doing ( and it can be off putting when viewing) that we decided to buy it and every year put something right.Total all new central heating, a conservatory ( also heated for all year use) new kitchen, new bathrooms, all new carpets, new doors internally, and all had to be decorated.Outside, many new roof tiles, new fences, and front and back gardens landscaped. We were either very brave or very silly, but have a lovely house right where we wanted it.The moral of the story is, that no house is perfect, and although most don't need the renovation that ours did, there will always be some needed, so don't judge a house too harshly if it is in the area you want to be in.

Luckygirl, a year or so ago, do you remember me mentioning about where to move?
I moved into this bungalaw some months ago which was a mistake. I went up nearly every week to see it before buying, when it seemed alright.
However at night I just cannot sleep with the noise from a chicken farm. I did ask the agent but of course they are there to sell and the one chap who lives here also seemed happy, but he lives further away from the noise. The only chap who did mention it was noisy was a student of law, who was working during the summer months at our local supermarket and used to live on this road. It is so quiet during the day that the learner drivers are brought around here.
So I am going to have to decide what to do.

I give up!! Just found another possible and look whats in the particulars....
"This property is located in an area which may be affected by the proposed Phase Two of the high speed rail network link known as HS2. A map showing the proposed route is available from our Normanton office. Full details are available online by visiting the HS2 portal"

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Nice round here on the n somerset coast. I'm above tsunami level looking across the Bristol Channel to west wales. Lovely sunsets!

Think we will stay more local, explored some coastal areas last week. Found a lovely small town, lovely bungalow, right price, just read the local paper and of course, it flooded very badly recently destroying 'some homes'!! I think we may be staying put! But I so fancied a lovely bungalow (too pricey here).

So, not only do you have to take into account flood risk, theres flipping fracking and HS2 as well. DH seen a beautiful cottage in Hartlepool, looks fabulous on line, but I bet the view is not good! Might be staying put at this rate!

Feel that the area isnt really for us, but I can't get the actual property out of my head, it was a perfect layout, price and position. So, still exploring!

None at all, sorry, but I did read a book recently about Saltburn and thought it sounded lovely.
It was a chick-lit by Freya North called Secrets.

Well found the perfect property (well on line so far!). Saltburn on the Sea, village nearby called Loftus. Any Grans with relevant knowledge of this area, your input would be appreciated, thanks in anticipation.

I realise you have to be aware of flood risk but beware of anywhere too hilly.

We are finding our hills a bit of a trial now we're older.

Beautiful Yarm ,Teesside,not coastal, however, the people are warm & friendly . It was once voted the best place to live. Lovely cobbled high street with lots of independent shops, cafes and diners. Beautiful riverside walks. I loved living there and if I didn't have my family in Scotland, then I would retire there in a shop.

We always thought we would retire to our favourite holiday spot....West Wales.
But it's a good thing that we didn't. Here in Worcestershire we have access to many good hospitals and poor Pembrokeshire is well lacking in that area.
So we just spend as much time as we need to here, and hope to visit our fave holiday spot as often as our health will allow. It's been lovely reading about your other Fave Spots !! THANKS ONE AND ALL

I agree. Good doctor; Great scenery; reasonable council tax; house prices; and don't forget the wifi connection! :-)

Not sure if it is a good idea to judge something in the winter. My garden looks a mess in the winter. All the shrubs need cutting back and new plants need to go in. All gloom and cold here at the moment and rain of course...UK isn't it.

I would definitely move nearer to your family. As you get older you may need their help and support.

Whitby, Lythe, Saltburn, I could live happily on the Yorkshire coast but make sure there are good public transport links. And a hospital with an A&E department nearby.

We love visiting our DD in their pretty village of Navenby, Lincs. 'Cliff village' - so no flood risk, lots of walks, surgery, chemist, supermarket and the residents are so friendly (have to remember we can greet everyone we pass - unlike city life in Devon).

Just another thought... if you like a house in the rain/snow/sleet/gloom, you'll love it in the sunshine!

You probably realise this already but do ensure your new location has a good doctor's surgery (you can check the rating on the CQC website), a chemist, supermarket and good transport links.

After that, check out the social side: U3A/bridge/WI etc. Is there something for you?

Finally check sites such as Zoopla which will show house prices in each road of an area and also give a breakdown of the socio-economic make-up of the population, including education. These sites are also helpful for giving an overview of a town or village.

Good luck with your hunting!

Fab ideas, thank you everyone and great food for thought. Funnily we had looked at the Wharfedale Estate at Filey, real 'retirement' estate...oh and the pesky seagulls.
Oooooo Lilyflower...not good, very sorry!
And well done Bluesmum....we are but spring chickens lol.
We might set off early tomorrow and tour around Saltburn area and back thro Whitby, Scarborough areas. Then next week spend a couple of days 'up North' to see a few areas.
I am feeling a bit unsettled about it now as I might pick somehwere that looks lovely on the day, but who's to know if it would be 'right' long term.

Cannot beat Cumbria for thatched cottages! Also, does anyone know where Midsummer murders is filmed? There are some lovely thatched roofs in that programme.

What really is highlighted here is that UK has some very beautiful places to go and visit!

North Norfolk? Some lovely towns and villages, people are delightful and so friendly, it's a bit like stepping back in time as the pace of life is so much more relaxed.
This was part of our grand plan but family problems intervened.

Good luck with your move Katycrunch, definitely look into flood risk information, I lived in Sunbury on Thames & our property was designated as being in a flood risk area, we lived about a mile from the River Thames & unless water could run up hill it was never going to affect us, there were odd properties right on the river that flooded but that was all. Hope you find what you're looking for, I moved 2 years ago to Devon, about 10 miles from DD, I love it. I am originally from West Riding (now North Yorkshire) & have lived in Surrey & Somerset. Scary & exciting moving