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25 years ago I moved to an urban area in the North East with my (now ex husband's) job. I went from a lovely rural area Cumbria - where I had lived all my life, had lots of friends and was very happy. I didn't want to go but had to, it was his job. Over the years here I have made good friends and got a rewarding career. I do not however like living in a busy place, I have never been truly settled here. On the estate where we moved to 25 yrs ago and still live I feel like a duck out of water -nothing wrong with anyone, just I dont have much in common with anyone. I stayed here after my divorce because the children had friends and were at school/ nearby universities and were settled. I am now at the point where the children are ready to move out. Covid has brought great new opportunities for me in my work - I can work from home permanently. So, mortgage paid off and some savings I can live where I want.
Does any one have any suggestions please? I am looking for ideas of places to look around for a potential move. Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Durham, Cumbria. I would like a village or small town, somewhere there is a sense of community. I drive and am fit and well. I like walking, nature, history - National Trust for eg, forests, lakes, beaches, reading, writing, art, music - classical and folk, theatre and ballet. I go to church and like the sense of community I get from it.
My children will be staying around where we live now - am not sure whether I should look at the rural parts of Northumberland to still be relatively near to them or go back to Cumbria. The advantage of Cumbria is the types of property I am interested in - bungalows or barn conversions are cheaper. I know if I went to Cumbria my children would visit when they could and my friends and I would still meet it just would not be as frequent. Property budget for a 2 or 3 bed £350,000
Anyone else moved to a new place as a single person in their 50s? What was your experience?
Many, many thanks
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024