Last weekend saw the Margot and Jerry brood visit the new digs in the countryside. The current owners (a very sweet couple who have lived there for 13 years) invited us down to measure up and chat about the village. With only 30 houses and a church, it is a close community and everyone knows each other. I didn’t spy any twitching curtains but I was sure we were being vetted for our suitability! Jerry and I fell in love with the house and our new hamlet all over again and it was useful to talk through some of the practicalities of village life! No mains gas or mains sewerage certainly will take some getting used to and I was thoroughly grateful for all the advice given on cess pits (it’s a whole other world having the contents of the loo in your garden!) and oil fired heating.
From loos to locals, Sunday lunch proved a success too as we tested out the nearest pub in the next village along. Anywhere that can accommodate a small puppy and 2 little ones is a wonder in my book – there don’t seem to be many child friendly pubs in the countryside so this was a gem of a find and only a mile from the house! Jerry and I could see ourselves propping up the bar happily or enjoying a swift half on a Sunday after church. Everyone was very friendly and people actually said “Good afternoon” to each other – we were definitely far from London! So far so good….village life was looking idyllic!
Well, dear Reader, we must have passed muster as we have FINALLY exchanged contracts on the new house! Champagne all round! Immense relief washed over us like a tsunami when we finally heard the news and both solicitor and agent contacted us to let us know that all was set for completion. Jerry and I have been grinning like Cheshire cats ever since! In 6 weeks’ time, we will be surrounded by boxes in the ‘new’ (well actually rather old…17th century) cottage in rural Hampshire. Is the village ready for Margot and her capers? Most certainly not. Are we all set for leaving the Big Smoke? Well, with a view like this literally a few yards from our front door, how could we not be ready to move to the country?!
I am so excited for you and always look forward to your posts. I cannot wait to read more. I am hopeful for some photos if possible as I love old cottages and have a vision in my own head of what it is like. It seems that you are going to settle in this village very well. Good Luck to you all and looking forward to your future posts. Dad sends his regards and wishes you luck as well xx
Thanks Cathie! I am sure I can manage to squeeze some pics in as soon as we move! We are all really excited – thanks so much for all you support! xx
Sounds heaven! Congratulations sweetie pie. Can’t wait to come down with all the men in my life.
The biggest kisses to you all. Much much love. X
You my dearest are welcome anytime! xxx
I love reading your updates, seems a long way from the Greencoat Boy ;). Wishing you lots of luck for the move x
I know Mrs White! Very long way since the days of white wine evenings! Thanks for reading – hope you and your boys are well xx
Brilliant news! Nothing like the relief of finally exchanging! Look forward to seeing your updates with that beautiful view 🙂
Ooh thanks Jocelyn! I promise to update you with lots of pics as soon as we move!
Good choice of bubbles! Congratulations! Sounds divine. Except for the cess pit. That sounds a bit crap *laughs at own joke*
Hee hee – your comment did make me chuckle! See you next week at Britmums!!!
How lovely!! So glad its all going well! x
Ooh thanks! So far so good! Can’t wait to move now! x
Where abouts in rural Hampshire?
Now that would be telling!! Not far from Odiham or Basingstoke.
Not far from us then :-0
Wowee! Congratulations! It’s sounds fabulous! I love the countryside, it’s marvellous, the sights, the smells, the curtain twitching, the whole kit and kaboodle. Hope you’ll all be very very happy 🙂
Kate
Just Pirouette and Carry On…
Thanks so much lovely lady! We are bursting with excitement! xxxx
Awesome news! AWESOME! That’s deffo worth a gin to toast this weekend 😉
I will be buying you a round of gin for all your lovely hard work on my bloggy! xx
Oh congratulations. Hope the move itself goes smoothly for you.
Thank you so much!