David Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 We’re looking into moving, a job opportunity for the other half is coming up in Doncaster which she is pretty much next in line for if she fancies it. It’s 52 miles away, a bit too far to travel as I would be left to make my own breakfast and dinner with what would be an hour, hour twenty in rush hour 5 times a week. Neither of us fancy living in Doncaster itself if possible or the likes of Scunthorpe and Rotherham, but we’re looking to try and stay within a half hour commute and around an hour from the east coast to visit family and friends easily, this would also cut the distance to Derby in half as well which would be handy! Plenty of little villages and small towns around but house prices seem to be a little out our reach from what we’ve looked at, this is likely to be the sticking point as we’re only peasants so £140k ish would be absolute maximum budget, minimum 2 bed although 3 bed would be better for when we decide to clone myself. We’re in a new build now, first owners and all very modern, first home and that would be a bit of a wrench to leave so we need something to love just the same with minimal DIY needed. Despite peoples views of my current location I actually live in quite a nice area, one where you don’t need to carry a weapon to walk to the shop for milk, even left our boot wide open one night and still had a car radio in the morning. Not particularly fussy about needs, corner shop, supermarket and a hairdresser within reach will set us up nicely, and that’s all we want, somewhere nice and in the right location location location. Like I say it’s probably the houses prices that will make this all a complete no go, but if there’s any hidden areas we should look at, appreciate the help. Won’t have a huge amount of time to decide if she goes for it or not, but we’ve said travelling temporarily is ok as long as we can highlight an area we want to move to, with it even taking a year for somewhere to pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, David said: We’re looking into moving, a job opportunity for the other half is coming up in Doncaster which she is pretty much next in line for if she fancies it. It’s 52 miles away, a bit too far to travel as I would be left to make my own breakfast and dinner with what would be an hour, hour twenty in rush hour 5 times a week. Neither of us fancy living in Doncaster itself if possible or the likes of Scunthorpe and Rotherham, but we’re looking to try and stay within a half hour commute and around an hour from the east coast to visit family and friends easily, this would also cut the distance to Derby in half as well which would be handy! Plenty of little villages and small towns around but house prices seem to be a little out our reach from what we’ve looked at, this is likely to be the sticking point as we’re only peasants so £140k ish would be absolute maximum budget, minimum 2 bed although 3 bed would be better for when we decide to clone myself. We’re in a new build now, first owners and all very modern, first home and that would be a bit of a wrench to leave so we need something to love just the same with minimal DIY needed. Despite peoples views of my current location I actually live in quite a nice area, one where you don’t need to carry a weapon to walk to the shop for milk, even left our boot wide open one night and still had a car radio in the morning. Not particularly fussy about needs, corner shop, supermarket and a hairdresser within reach will set us up nicely, and that’s all we want, somewhere nice and in the right location location location. Like I say it’s probably the houses prices that will make this all a complete no go, but if there’s any hidden areas we should look at, appreciate the help. Won’t have a huge amount of time to decide if she goes for it or not, but we’ve said travelling temporarily is ok as long as we can highlight an area we want to move to, with it even taking a year for somewhere to pop up. Is this the same minimal DIY that had your kitchen dismantled via the internet one night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, King Kevin said: Is this the same minimal DIY that had your kitchen dismantled via the internet one night? That’s the one, if it can’t be done with just a screwdriver or paint brush I’m not interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I think I’ve added value to your old place with that magic socket I installed. I hope the estate agent highlights it in the sales blurb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Boycie said: I think I’ve added value to your old place with that magic socket I installed. I hope the estate agent highlights it in the sales blurb. That's another reason he wants a move, toaster keeps tripping , fuse wire ain't cheap ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, mozza said: That's another reason he wants a move, toaster keeps tripping , fuse wire ain't cheap ya know. Fuse wire? Get with it grandad! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Clowne, particularly the Barlborough end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, David said: We’re looking into moving, a job opportunity for the other half is coming up in Doncaster which she is pretty much next in line for if she fancies it. It’s 52 miles away, a bit too far to travel as I would be left to make my own breakfast and dinner with what would be an hour, hour twenty in rush hour 5 times a week. Can you really get away with saying this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Paul71 said: Can you really get away with saying this? Not to her face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Got a mate from Hatfield nr Donny. Been there a few times, steady place to live. One of the better villages in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Why don't you fancy Donny Dave? About an hour to get to Derby, not too bad. London on the train in an hour and half. Sheff and Leeds a stone throw away. There's some nice little villages dotted around it which are reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Worksop has some nice areas within your price range for new builds, close enough to Donny with decent road links and public transport, and some great dog walking spots in easy reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, reveldevil said: Worksop has some nice areas within your price range for new builds, close enough to Donny with decent road links and public transport, and some great dog walking spots in easy reach. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, sage said: Clowne, particularly the Barlborough end. Are you allowed to call the main man that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 If you’re going Rotherham end,Wickersley or Bramley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, richinspain said: Are you allowed to call the main man that? Ssssshhh he didn't notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, Mr Tibbs said: Why don't you fancy Donny Dave? About an hour to get to Derby, not too bad. London on the train in an hour and half. Sheff and Leeds a stone throw away. There's some nice little villages dotted around it which are reasonably priced. On par with Grimsby, I’ve moved since you came up and on the outskirts of now, that’s what we fancy again somewhere just out of town but within reach, as a Derby example Little Eaton, Morley (location wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 34 minutes ago, sage said: Clowne Very apt for David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: Very apt for David. Just because your mum doesn’t like you, don’t take it out on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 39 minutes ago, Boycie said: Fuse wire? Get with it grandad! ? my point precisely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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