So, you have finally decided to escape the urban nightmare and retreat to the simpler life, have you? Well then, we have good news because once you get used to it, you’re going to love it. It will take a little while to grow accustomed to living rurally, particularly if you are still working in the city. But once you get the hang of it you will find there is nowhere else you would rather be. However first, you need to find a great country home.
Finding The Place
If you haven’t found your perfect home in the countryside yet, now is the perfect time to start looking. The housing market is healthy and there are plenty of sites you can browse to find the right place for you. Real Hot Property is particularly great because their search system is so easy to use. They also list all the best deals, so you are sure to find a real bargain on a country home.
Once you find the right place for you, don’t waste time. Check it out and if you still love it, put down an offer. In no time at all, you will own your private country haven. Then, you just need to get used to living outside of the city.
Commuting
If you are still working in the city, you’re in for a real treat, the morning commute. A lot of people hate this part of living in the country but it doesn’t have to be as bad as most people make it. First, the good thing about living outside the city is that there are always country roads tucked away you can use to get their faster. Second, you’ll most likely be travelling past some beautiful scenery on the way to work so why not enjoy it? And finally, there is really nothing you can do about traffic so there is no point getting worked up about it. Relax, put on some tunes and feel assured that you’ll get to work as soon as you can. If you are a little late, just leave earlier the next morning.
Isolation
Another hard part of living outside the city is that you are isolated from the rest of the world. We have all seen the films that portray people living in country towns as crazy and weird. Our personal favourite is Funny Farm with Chevy Chase, but that’s not how life is really. You’ll find there is always a next door neighbour willing to have a chat and people around who will help you in your time of need. Unlike living in the city, you will have become a part of a tight-knit community who will look after you.
Peace And Quiet
Finally, once you move from the city to the country the silence will hit you like a brick wall. There will be no traffic, no shouting and no nothing. All you will hear is the sound of birds chirping and a car pulling up as your partner comes in from work. It can be disconcerting at first, but soon you will love the peace and quiet that only living rurally can give you.