Posted: Oct 23, 2018 12:35 am
I'm from Manchester, moved to West Sussex about 18 years ago. Loved it initially, but now I'm bored and want to move on. My missus has a similar story, though she's from Cornwall. We've both decided that we want to live in the [roughly] southwest, though she wants to avoid Cornwall for family reasons.
Currently looking towards the Bristol/Bath/Somerset area, though not sure. Even considering Oxfordshire. It's a big decision, so thought I'd listen to members' opinions.
When I went to Manhattan in the summer, I loved it. For me, New York rocks. I love London too. Even when I go back to Manchester, I light up. I guess I'm a city boy at heart. I abhor heavy traffic though, especially on a regular basis. I also love good views and nature (especially mountains and sea), and history. Though London gives you the history, living there leaves you isolated from the best scenery in the UK, imo.
It's so frustrating. I kinda want to move London or Manhattan to The Highlands of Scotland and then move The Highlands of Scotland back towards the more agreeable climate of southern England or [say] southern France.
My initial thoughts are along the lines of living in/close to Bristol or Bath will give me/us the best potential to find a little bit of whatever I/we need within the locality.
Member's opinions welcomed, even negative, since I don't want to make the wrong decision. We're looking to move next summer, due to timing issues with our girls' education.
Nothing may come from this thread, so nothing lost other than the 15 minutes of my life it took to create it. On the other hand, there might be a gem out there amongst you, so I'll give it a shot.
I drove for about 6 hours on Sunday looking at various properties in Midsomer Norton, Bradford-upon-Avon, Chppenham and Devizes.
It was a useful exercise as we've already ruled-out everywhere on that list except Misomer Norton. Not for its own beauty or attractions, but because of its proximity and access to the stuff we seek as a whole.
Anyway, I'm rambling. Feel free to contribute. Moving home is a big decision, so any contribution is better than none.
Currently looking towards the Bristol/Bath/Somerset area, though not sure. Even considering Oxfordshire. It's a big decision, so thought I'd listen to members' opinions.
When I went to Manhattan in the summer, I loved it. For me, New York rocks. I love London too. Even when I go back to Manchester, I light up. I guess I'm a city boy at heart. I abhor heavy traffic though, especially on a regular basis. I also love good views and nature (especially mountains and sea), and history. Though London gives you the history, living there leaves you isolated from the best scenery in the UK, imo.
It's so frustrating. I kinda want to move London or Manhattan to The Highlands of Scotland and then move The Highlands of Scotland back towards the more agreeable climate of southern England or [say] southern France.
My initial thoughts are along the lines of living in/close to Bristol or Bath will give me/us the best potential to find a little bit of whatever I/we need within the locality.
Member's opinions welcomed, even negative, since I don't want to make the wrong decision. We're looking to move next summer, due to timing issues with our girls' education.
Nothing may come from this thread, so nothing lost other than the 15 minutes of my life it took to create it. On the other hand, there might be a gem out there amongst you, so I'll give it a shot.
I drove for about 6 hours on Sunday looking at various properties in Midsomer Norton, Bradford-upon-Avon, Chppenham and Devizes.
It was a useful exercise as we've already ruled-out everywhere on that list except Misomer Norton. Not for its own beauty or attractions, but because of its proximity and access to the stuff we seek as a whole.
Anyway, I'm rambling. Feel free to contribute. Moving home is a big decision, so any contribution is better than none.