Hi folks,
Mid 2011 we found a house in the countryside at 22% off original asking and decided to go for it.
Now, after living in the country for 3.5 years we have learnt a few things and heard about a few people who changed their minds and moved back into town.
Most house-buying guides do not seem specific to buying country houses or describe what country living is really like, so I have put together this website to help people considering a move to a rural area:
countrymove.co.uk
So if you, or anyone you know, are thinking of moving to the countryside for the first time, hopefully it can give some insight into lots of differences between the city and countryside, to help you make an informed decision.
This section focuses on finding a new home in the country:
http://www.countrymove.co.uk/blogs/your-dream-country-home/your-dream-country-home
This section talks about what day-to-day life in the countryside can be like:
http://www.countrymove.co.uk/blogs/life-in-the-countryside/life-in-the-countryside
(Also, if anyone has any suggestions for improvements etc, please let me know!)
Thanks!