Yes very aware I'm not alone in the issue and though I've been looking at detached I'm aware that doesn't guarantee anything!
Wonkywomble - as I've tried to make clear, I'm not saying that my neighbours are in the wrong. They're not playing blaring music at midnight. They're just living their lives, and this is why I'd never make any kind of complaint (to them directly or otherwise). However that doesn't stop it from ruining my enjoyment of my space - I'm a quiet person and they're not, and unfortunately it's the quiet ones who always have to suffer! There is no going outside to have a bit of peace in your garden, it's shouting and screams all day long (both from the kids and the parents who don't seem to speak to each other in a normal volume!) I had to keep my living room windows closed the entire summer because I couldn't even watch TV with them open. When doing any work out there in the summer I had to wear earphones all day, but sometimes it would just be nice to enjoy the birds and wildlife out there without music (or the alternative). I should also point out that the neighbours who lived there previously were so lovely and I loved to hear their little girl playing out there. It really is a lot about who the people are how much things bother you.
Lancashire lass that's exactly the kind of thing I had been thinking about. It would definitely cost a few thousand but as you say I will lose that in moving anyway. I love all of your ideas and I'm going to research them. The tricky part is, if it doesn't help then as others have mentioned I have wasted a lot of money!
Doghouse Riley, I can't believe your neighbour complained to you about a fox cub! I would gladly have them sent my way (and also appreciate motown/pop music much more than shrieking children!).
//// Doghouse Riley, I can't believe your neighbour complained to you about a fox cub! I would gladly have them sent my way (and also appreciate motown/pop music much more than shrieking children!).
Thanks for that.
As you've shown an interest, I'll copy some stuff from another board about our experiences with "Fiona." The fox and start a new topic.
I wear noise cancelling head phones when next doors three grand children visit. They are brilliant, I don't listen to music...just the "cancelling effect" it doesn't block all sound but just makes it seem far enough aware that it isn't intrusive.
I love Motown, Doghouse I might come and live in the summer house! I had 4 kids, they played,if it was foot ball it was the fields or village green. Not in the garden. Even when they had friends round,there was no screaming. Neighbours reported US because they saw rats (we had chicken.) We put up with their son,welding 2 cars together, incredibly noisy every Sunday,never said a word. We now have mice because of the neighbour,having mice and keeping food in garage. Means I can't sow seeds in my nearest green house.
I had exactly the same problem,lovely old couple passed on and we’re replaced by 30 somethings and their 2 ignorant children .The school holidays are torture but also we are their pair house so we get it indoors too ! I am growing a forsythia hedge along the fence ,not my favourite shrub but the sparrows love it which has helped and I have tried to make’ nice’ with the mother. I haven’t complained as such but my husband told her about my heart problems,my type 1 diabetes and my cancer , telling her I needed to rest quietly for a time in the afternoon,and so far it seems to be working. Not suggesting that you go inventing ailments but you might say in passing that you need to rest .It might work .Don’t be driven out , the kiddies will grow and get hobbies or they may move ,take heart good luck
I feel your pain. After 35 years in this house with its lovely private south facing garden and local housing trust garages behind us, they were deemed "derelict" (they weren't, they were well used) and the housing trust decided to build 6 houses on the plot. The screaming and screeching is horrendous at times and has completely spoilt my enjoyment of the garden and my OH absolutely refuses to consider moving. My sister had the same problem and has moved to a small estate of detached bungalows. All the residents are older so apart from the occasional visiting grandchildren she has peace and quiet.
Ooh interesting Beebop - would you mind letting me know which ones you use?
Doghouse Riley do share! I am curious now
Thanks for that.
New topic "Fiona." posted!
Back on topic, the adjoining semi has been up for sale for some time, the elderly owners are now in a care home.
The young Chinese lady doctor from the health centre around the corner has looked at it a few times. I hope she buys it and not a couple with noisy kids!
Angelicant I have been thinking of Bungalows myself! I need to live somewhere with older people around me for sure (given that I don't have pots of money to buy a big house with land!)
I think it's the only way. If you live in a family house then it follows that you will be surrounded by families. Unfortunately screaming children seems to be very much a thing nowadays. We are right opposite a school so very well used to the sound of children playing but this is something else altogether. I would move out before you get a trampoline right by your fence😁😁😁
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Wonkywomble - as I've tried to make clear, I'm not saying that my neighbours are in the wrong. They're not playing blaring music at midnight. They're just living their lives, and this is why I'd never make any kind of complaint (to them directly or otherwise). However that doesn't stop it from ruining my enjoyment of my space - I'm a quiet person and they're not, and unfortunately it's the quiet ones who always have to suffer! There is no going outside to have a bit of peace in your garden, it's shouting and screams all day long (both from the kids and the parents who don't seem to speak to each other in a normal volume!) I had to keep my living room windows closed the entire summer because I couldn't even watch TV with them open. When doing any work out there in the summer I had to wear earphones all day, but sometimes it would just be nice to enjoy the birds and wildlife out there without music (or the alternative). I should also point out that the neighbours who lived there previously were so lovely and I loved to hear their little girl playing out there. It really is a lot about who the people are how much things bother you.
Lancashire lass that's exactly the kind of thing I had been thinking about. It would definitely cost a few thousand but as you say I will lose that in moving anyway. I love all of your ideas and I'm going to research them. The tricky part is, if it doesn't help then as others have mentioned I have wasted a lot of money!
Doghouse Riley, I can't believe your neighbour complained to you about a fox cub! I would gladly have them sent my way (and also appreciate motown/pop music much more than shrieking children!).
Doghouse Riley do share! I am curious now