Have we done the right thing by moving?

We live quite urban but there is one working farm near by. On the first sunny afternoon , warm enough to sit outside, the farmer has to cut his own firewood with a chain saw.
Then they have building projects and although they no longer have cows he has the land to grow feed for other farmers and the muck spreading starts.
On the other hand he could sell his land as it is designated building land but he and his son want to stay. Their family have farmed there for 200 years. But that is somethng you have to watch out for when buying a property in the country. You have no right to a view.

Your estate agent kept quiet about a few things and you could still sell up again and move back if it is really too bad.

I have just been sitting outside and listening to a cuckoo in the wood behind our garden and a song thrush (wonderful!) on the roof of our neighbour's house. And, by my standards this new home feels a bit suburban (just 5 miles from the town) compared to the middle-of-nowhere we had to move from for health reasons.

OP I think you should give it a bit of time. Some people feel really themselves in the country (that would be me!) and others need cafes, theatres, buses (!?) etc around them.

Enjoy your beautiful views and lovely garden; and see if you can get used to the inevitable sounds and smells of the countryside.

Good luck!

the cockerel - and the church bells - and the sheep bleating - and the muck spreading
It's certainly not that peaceful in the countryside!

we had a case loocallly of a couple who moved up from London to a beautiful glen.They complained about the cockerel at the nextdoor farm waking them every day.They even took it to court to try to get the bird destroyed.
Thankfully the sheriff was a sensible man who told them cockerels had lived in that area much longer than Londoners and they had to either get used to it ,buy earplugs or move on.
Thankfully these "white settler" types are quite rare in the area although we do get some who insist on No Trespassing signs ...Seems they dont do homework there is NO law of trespass in Scotland .

If it’s a very new house move don’t forget it takes time to adjust to any change judith, even ones we choose. Transitions are never easy, I imagine you have fond memories of your previous home, give your new one time, as you adjust it will seem different.

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Telly packets of what?

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I think she was on the wrong thread and was meant to be on the Paracetamol one!

Telly packets of what?

Thank you seacliff that looks like exactly the type I've been searching for. (I hope that's a random picture otherwise if it's your own house I'm quite envious as I love stone houses!)

Judithc2 On the subject of elder, mother nature is very good at providing natural ways to solve problems so maybe you could look into solutions for smelly times like growing scented roses and other scented flowers at the best spots for you to benefit from?

You can buy packets of 32 from behind the counter at Boots, you can buy 2 packs that that's 64 at a time. I would stock up when you get the chance, perhaps ask a friend to buy them when they are the chemist.

We live in a rural area and love it. Nothing is ideal and you will adapt to the different environment. Nearly bought a house with horses at the bottom of the garden. Stood there admiring them, ended up getting buzzed by horse flies! Not an ideal world and there are always compromises.

Many a night I've drifted off to the gentle thrum of an irrigation pump situated in the corner of the field at the back of our house. I can't think of any agricultural machinery noises I dislike, even hedge cutters are preferable to somebody else's garden strimmer!

I lived by a busy main road many years ago and the traffic nearly drove me nuts. Give me countryside noise any time.

The countryside is a busy place!

The easiest solution to the OP's problem is ear plugs when sleeping.

I live rurally and love it although roads are getting busier. We had a vintage tractor cavalcade pass our house this morning! I also know we will need to move eventually, because the house will get too big for us and we have no public transport.

Thanks Welshwife
I will try that, we have an elder in our hedge!

Actually you should disregard my comments!

I've spent my whole life in my fathers footsteps of being practical! I'm on my own so it does make more sense to be cautious but op you and your partner have found a home in the countryside and it sounds like a lovely time in your life to enjoy together.

I expect some noises such as agricultural machinery you will get used to.

I have a lifetime of 'what if's', and haven't been adventurous at all.

Moocow this is the type of blind we have, it is made of white plastic. We had a local blind company supply and fit them. You can see out easily still.

We sometimes get plagued with flies but saw a possible solution yesterday which we intend to try - seems that elderflower leaves scrunched up and put out in a basket/ bowl etc. will get rid of them just need to find an elderflower bush now!

In an ideal world it would be lovely to have two properties. A country retreat for weekend or breaks and a practical location for every day living.

I watched an episode of escape to the country and was amazed when an elderly couple bought a chocolate box cottage with loads of land as the yearly maintenance would be huge! When they went back and revisited them it showed one of them moving a lawnnthe size of a field and the other one joking that they never saw them because they were always out moving the grass! My idea of hell and then it becomes expensive to ly someone when you can't do it yourself any longer!

20 years ago I sold up the family house post-divorce.
Didn't consider moving to the country but after looking at the suburbs, the small city houses, the just out-of-town cottages, I opted for my victorian, ground-floor city flat.
On the edge of the uni campus so lots of young folk around as well as restaurants and pubs. Wide age range of neighbours. Right on excellent bus routes so no driving needed. Within walking distance of all the facilities I need.
Traffic yes but not obtrusive.
Recovering now from my accident I realise it was the best possible option for me.
Stuck out in the country with a broken leg would have been a nightmare.
Rural 'peace and quiet' just isn't for me!

What looks splendid in the Summer months looks totally different in Winter when bleak and grey.
The Retirement Company I worked for always bought and built properties near to all services and bus routes etc you never know how soon you will be unable to manage your life in years to come.
We are in a quiet cul de sac but 10mins away we are in easy reach of shops/buses/doctors/post office/motorway access.

No you're not Belgravian

Location, location, location and yours sounds perfect.

I bought my forever home last year. I originally was going to move to either Port Eynon or Horton which share a beautiful Bay/beach.

But there is one road in and out. It's beautiful in the spring and Autumn but bleak in the winter as there is nothing there! One shop I think and the chip shop closes over winter!

In the summer it is teaming with families on holiday. I avoid going nowhere with families as parents today are unble to supervise their children as they are usually glued to their phones and the children's behaviour is out of control! Yes, I'm a miserable old git who hates the sound of children shrieking!

I would have to have supermarket food delivered and what if I had an accident?, it would take ages for an ambulance to arrive. Bad weather could mean I was stuck indoors.

So I moved to a small but new estate which won't get bigger and I live in a bit where there is no road outside my house, just a large area for the six houses to manoeuvre their cars. It's very very quiet.

It's also very close to a beautiful Valley which has woodland and likes so is lovely to walk my dogs. It's also very close to two retail parks.
Whilst I'm tucked away I am also a couple of rods away from the major roads with easy access to everywhere! Easy reach if dentist, doctor and hospitals.

Yes, I would love to live in the middle of nowhere but accepted that it wasn't practical at my age. I was right as only living here for a couple of months I fell ill and was hospitalised and now almost a year on am still not fully recovered so I am relieved I am near facilities.

Perhaps I am too cautious though!

The ideal would be proper mesh windows and doors as fitted in most Australian homes, but that would be very expensive.

seacliff "good quality mesh roller blinds" can you see through them? I've been wanting some that do not block the view for ages.

OP won't it be short-lived? I would imagine activities and the various bugs etc change with the weather. As for living in the city, I hate the bikes and screaming night revellers that we used to get passing by but that hasn't been so bad with changing occupants down the hill now.