Location, location, location
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That photo... beautiful! And the write-up cetainly makes it sound appealing. Maybe we have something here.
Adding: http://www.quantockonline.co.uk/
Adding: http://www.quantockonline.co.uk/
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-32545205.html
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My sister and family live in Dilton Marsh a village just outside of Westbury, Wilts. It's quite nice, although not my cup of tea. I would recommend Bradford on Avon, I love it there, has good rail/road links close to Bath and Bristol, and has some seriously good pubs with fab food. Although it can be expensive.
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I particularly like the area within the following triangle. Melksham, bradford on Avon, Bath and Corsham.
Some of the smaller villages nearer Melksham and Corsham are very beautiful:
Atworth, Shaw.
Some of the smaller villages nearer Melksham and Corsham are very beautiful:
Atworth, Shaw.
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My sister and family live in Dilton Marsh a village just outside of Westbury, Wilts. It's quite nice, although not my cup of tea. I would recommend Bradford on Avon, I love it there, has good rail/road links close to Bath and Bristol, and has some seriously good pubs with fab food. Although it can be expensive.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...?premiumA=true
Now I'll check Bradford on Avon!
I like this and the location:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-19254251.html
and this:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-16925391.html
which has more character but is not as well located.
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Hi,
I didn't want to hijack Fatcat's thread about Where to relocate to in the Uk so decided to start my own.
I spend copious amounts of time looking at books, Rightmove and the net but the more I look, the more confused I become.
Though it would be nice to be by the sea, there doesn't seem to be much left that's both picturesque, not resort-y and still accessible to other areas. I seem to keep coming back to areas around the Salisbury plain.
Edges of Salisbury would be great but I am not finding anything suitable in my price range.
I would like to be close to other artists, especially textile artists and was encouraged last night to find the Wylye valley art trail which links artists around that area.
I would like to find a character property with large garden area/land with studio space that has access to the coast (an hour's drive), Salisbury plain, rail links in a picturesque setting at a reasonable price < $200,000. I know... good luck! Right?
Any suggestions welcomed. Who has info about Warminster and surrrounding areas? Good villages, etc.? I like Marlborough as a town and have been enjoying the thread about Wiltshire villages.
I am very partial to the Cotswolds but it's pricey and would have to give up reasonable access to the coast, nevertheless...
I am beginning to feel that I am only going to find the right area by travelling around when I am there.
Anyway, just thought I would put this out there again.
I didn't want to hijack Fatcat's thread about Where to relocate to in the Uk so decided to start my own.
I spend copious amounts of time looking at books, Rightmove and the net but the more I look, the more confused I become.
Though it would be nice to be by the sea, there doesn't seem to be much left that's both picturesque, not resort-y and still accessible to other areas. I seem to keep coming back to areas around the Salisbury plain.
Edges of Salisbury would be great but I am not finding anything suitable in my price range.
I would like to be close to other artists, especially textile artists and was encouraged last night to find the Wylye valley art trail which links artists around that area.
I would like to find a character property with large garden area/land with studio space that has access to the coast (an hour's drive), Salisbury plain, rail links in a picturesque setting at a reasonable price < $200,000. I know... good luck! Right?
Any suggestions welcomed. Who has info about Warminster and surrrounding areas? Good villages, etc.? I like Marlborough as a town and have been enjoying the thread about Wiltshire villages.
I am very partial to the Cotswolds but it's pricey and would have to give up reasonable access to the coast, nevertheless...
I am beginning to feel that I am only going to find the right area by travelling around when I am there.
Anyway, just thought I would put this out there again.
I'm off to Wiltshire tomorrow for my reccie and I'm visiting few of the places that have been recommend from my thread - "Where to live in Wiltshire". Like you will live (or pretty near you) on Vancouver Island and totally get about the expense of going on Ferry's and wanting to be able to just drive somewhere without going on one. I'll find a nice pub for you tomorrow and have a drink for you! What would you like? Already enjoyed two pubs in the Guildford area
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Hi,
I didn't want to hijack Fatcat's thread about Where to relocate to in the Uk so decided to start my own.
I spend copious amounts of time looking at books, Rightmove and the net but the more I look, the more confused I become.
Though it would be nice to be by the sea, there doesn't seem to be much left that's both picturesque, not resort-y and still accessible to other areas. I seem to keep coming back to areas around the Salisbury plain.
Edges of Salisbury would be great but I am not finding anything suitable in my price range.
I would like to be close to other artists, especially textile artists and was encouraged last night to find the Wylye valley art trail which links artists around that area.
I would like to find a character property with large garden area/land with studio space that has access to the coast (an hour's drive), Salisbury plain, rail links in a picturesque setting at a reasonable price < $200,000. I know... good luck! Right?
Any suggestions welcomed. Who has info about Warminster and surrrounding areas? Good villages, etc.? I like Marlborough as a town and have been enjoying the thread about Wiltshire villages.
I am very partial to the Cotswolds but it's pricey and would have to give up reasonable access to the coast, nevertheless...
I am beginning to feel that I am only going to find the right area by travelling around when I am there.
Anyway, just thought I would put this out there again.
I didn't want to hijack Fatcat's thread about Where to relocate to in the Uk so decided to start my own.
I spend copious amounts of time looking at books, Rightmove and the net but the more I look, the more confused I become.
Though it would be nice to be by the sea, there doesn't seem to be much left that's both picturesque, not resort-y and still accessible to other areas. I seem to keep coming back to areas around the Salisbury plain.
Edges of Salisbury would be great but I am not finding anything suitable in my price range.
I would like to be close to other artists, especially textile artists and was encouraged last night to find the Wylye valley art trail which links artists around that area.
I would like to find a character property with large garden area/land with studio space that has access to the coast (an hour's drive), Salisbury plain, rail links in a picturesque setting at a reasonable price < $200,000. I know... good luck! Right?
Any suggestions welcomed. Who has info about Warminster and surrrounding areas? Good villages, etc.? I like Marlborough as a town and have been enjoying the thread about Wiltshire villages.
I am very partial to the Cotswolds but it's pricey and would have to give up reasonable access to the coast, nevertheless...
I am beginning to feel that I am only going to find the right area by travelling around when I am there.
Anyway, just thought I would put this out there again.
I'm off to Wiltshire tomorrow for my reccie and I'm visiting few of the places that have been recommend from my thread - "Where to live in Wiltshire". Like you will live (or pretty near you) on Vancouver Island and totally get about the expense of going on Ferry's and wanting to be able to just drive somewhere without going on one. I'll find a nice pub for you tomorrow and have a drink for you! What would you like? Already enjoyed two pubs in the Guildford area
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Bandrui,
I'm off to Wiltshire tomorrow for my reccie and I'm visiting few of the places that have been recommend from my thread - "Where to live in Wiltshire". Like you will live (or pretty near you) on Vancouver Island and totally get about the expense of going on Ferry's and wanting to be able to just drive somewhere without going on one. I'll find a nice pub for you tomorrow and have a drink for you! What would you like? Already enjoyed two pubs in the Guildford area
I'm off to Wiltshire tomorrow for my reccie and I'm visiting few of the places that have been recommend from my thread - "Where to live in Wiltshire". Like you will live (or pretty near you) on Vancouver Island and totally get about the expense of going on Ferry's and wanting to be able to just drive somewhere without going on one. I'll find a nice pub for you tomorrow and have a drink for you! What would you like? Already enjoyed two pubs in the Guildford area
Did you say that you live on Vanc Island? Whereabouts?
Have a great day tomorrow. I am now really looking forward to your reccie report.
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Re: Marlborough. Last trip to the Uk, I stayed part of the time with my cousin in Devizes (nice little town) and we did some exploring. When it came time to leave, I took the National Express bus to Heathrow, since Devizes has no rail station. It stopped for a while in Marlborough and I did a double take. I was thinking... "Hey. I like this place. How come I was staying down the road and never knew about it?" Great little shops with a difference. A real air of quality about it. I shall definitely go there on my next trip.
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The home finder I'll be using is not choosing the actual home for us. Just giving us more options than we could find online, and screening out any real 'dogs.' Then she'll have a list of properties for us to visit.
I think the real value of it for me is that I know the best houses are sold/rented before they ever go on the market. If I was in the UK, I could make relationships with all the estate agents and make sure they let me know when something is available, but from here I can't do that. That's what I want the home finder for.
I think the real value of it for me is that I know the best houses are sold/rented before they ever go on the market. If I was in the UK, I could make relationships with all the estate agents and make sure they let me know when something is available, but from here I can't do that. That's what I want the home finder for.
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My sister and family live in Dilton Marsh a village just outside of Westbury, Wilts. It's quite nice, although not my cup of tea. I would recommend Bradford on Avon, I love it there, has good rail/road links close to Bath and Bristol, and has some seriously good pubs with fab food. Although it can be expensive.
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Added to the list! You folks are wonderful. Thank you.
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Found this in Dilton Marsh which seems ok, but the local, the King's Arms, appears to be a goner. Dilton Marsh is not my cup of tea either, by the look of it.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...?premiumA=true
Now I'll check Bradford on Avon!
I like this and the location:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-19254251.html
and this:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-16925391.html
which has more character but is not as well located.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...?premiumA=true
Now I'll check Bradford on Avon!
I like this and the location:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-19254251.html
and this:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-16925391.html
which has more character but is not as well located.
This is fun.
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Why don't you start a new thread with the SPECIFIC counties you are interested in, hell you could even start a new thread for each one!!!
When I was wondering about living near Heathrow and it may as well have been in China for all I know about that area, I started up a thread and it was surprising how many "locals" chipped in with their specialist insider knowledge, not something you can find out however much you google it. Do you have a timeframe in mind?
Good luck.
When I was wondering about living near Heathrow and it may as well have been in China for all I know about that area, I started up a thread and it was surprising how many "locals" chipped in with their specialist insider knowledge, not something you can find out however much you google it. Do you have a timeframe in mind?
Good luck.
Heck, I am subscribed to over 60 threads now so a few more are fine with me
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That is a lovely little house. Somerset is absolutely beautiful. My dad lived there for 30 years and when I visited him there 12 years ago, I did not want to leave. It is absolutely gorgeous.