I have now moved into my new home. It is much smaller than my previous house and so I have had to be ruthless with what I could take with me. The legal side of buying/selling property in England is a fairly long drawn out process and it can fall through right up until the last minute. I had a couple of very stressful issues but all that is behind me and I am happily ensconced in my new abode.
I am living on a small housing estate which is surrounding by greenery.
Until 1903 this was farmland which became individual residential homes for children surrounded by parkland. It closed in 1983 and by the end of the 80s a new development of town houses were built.
It is an area I am not familiar with and I am looking forward to exploring the locality. It is much closer to my daughter and her two children and has the advantage of a large railway station a short bus ride away. Yesterday I went into London and was pleased to see that it only took 10 mins by train to London Bridge. I am still living in a London Borough and am therefore still entitled to free Travel. A huge advantage of living in London. No doubt I will be posting more about this new area as time goes on.
It doesn't matter if the new house is smaller than your old one... that happens to everyone once the children leave home.
ReplyDeleteWhat is important is having beautiful park land and trees where families can play sport, dogs can run and summer meals outside are restful.
I can feel the excitement in the air, and it will soon be spring and the area will look at its best. The minutes to London Bridge is impressive.
ReplyDeleteWishing you pleasure in your new home.
ReplyDeleteGlad to read you were able to make the purchase and move. What a bonus that free travel still works for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking your new neighbourhood, good to hear it all went well.
ReplyDeleteI wish you every happiness in your new home.
ReplyDeleteHappy settling in and a happy new month of March.
All the best Jan
Wishing you happiness in your new home. It's wonderful that you are close to family as well. We're lucky enough to have free busses into and around our city as well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new place!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear it all went through ok and lovely to have all that green space around. Yes free travel is definitely something to be thankful for and if it's only 10 minutes to London Bridge with all it's connections you are certainly well placed to make the most of it. Enjoy settling in and exploring.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your move ! I am sure you will be happy being on your own now, small doesn't matter, if you make a nice cozy nest out of it ! The location looks very nice, and green and you are not in a concrete area ! I am really happy for you ! I am feeling so good here in my "castle".
ReplyDeleteGlad you are settled in. I hope the neighbours are good and all goes well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your move to a new home! It sounds like a big change, especially downsizing and having to be selective about what to bring with you. The process of buying and selling property can indeed be quite stressful, but it’s great to hear that you’re now settled into your new place.
ReplyDeleteLiving in an area with such an interesting history, from farmland to residential homes for children and now a modern housing estate, must give your surroundings a unique charm. Plus, being closer to your daughter and grandchildren sounds wonderful. That’s such a lovely bonus!
The fact that you’re only 10 minutes by train to London Bridge and still have the advantage of free travel is amazing. You’re in the perfect spot to explore both your new neighborhood and all that London has to offer.
Glad it is all settled and you can start enjoying life again. It will be fun exploring your new environment.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful ! I hope and trust that you will be as happy with your "downsizing" as we were and continue to be!
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