I've decided that the only way I'll be able to move back to the country is to get in with the new trend of tiny home living. On YouTube there are so many inspirational videos about people that have built their own tiny homes. Many company's now sell them ready made. Just pick your plot of land! 😀 https://youtu.be/SKZcVM_L-0o
WonkyWomble - that's what I need!! Seriously. If I lived in an area like that i really wouldn't need any more space. HI wonder how can I make that possible in the UK?
Wild Violet - I guess it goes to show that older people doesn't necessarily mean it will be fine either. It really is such luck of the draw isn't it. The previous neighbours there had a little girl yet were so lovely - we spent the first lockdown chatting over our fence together - and I never once felt like my space was intruded upon. Their volume was normal family volume. Then they moved and this new family turned up and without saying too much they are just awful. I have really tried to like them and not be bothered by their noise but it's proved impossible! I really like your ideas too - I do think that the problem is compounded by it being such an open space and that if I had more privacy it might help me not to feel so encroached upon.
It is getting more and more popular in the UK @gilla.walmsley. I'm not joking, that's the plan for myself and my hubby. Maybe not on wheels. You don't need planning permit to build underground and there are lots of inventive new ideas. I'll see if I can find some UK videos.
Thinking about your dilemma of whether to plant or move, it occurred to me that you might want to hedge your bets and put in screening plants or trees, or a smaller quiet screened area, in such a way that it would likely increase the value of your home if you do then decide to sell and move on.
Wonky Womble, wow! How interesting. So, if I wasn't on wheels in theory I could buy a plot of land and if planning permission was there stay there full time? Very interesting indeed!
StephenSouthwest - yes absolutely! (hedge - haha). If I do decide to stay I would definitely want to do whatever I do in a way that will add value
Yup absolutely @gilla.walmsley some are designed to be off grid also. Depending on your budget you can have it built to your requirements. Solar panels, backup generator, all mod cons! Globally it has become quite a trend as a stress free retirement on a budget. Lots of videos on YouTube the world over. The only trouble I have is my husband is 6 foot 6!
I'm guessing part of the reasons your new neighbours bought the house was the large garden for the kids to play in. They are enjoying the garden in their way, just as you want to enjoy your garden in your way. I totally understand your problem as when our old neighbours, old in every sense of the word, passed away a young family with 2 young kids moved in and it was very odd to have a noisy garden. We have elderly neighbours on the other side too.
What I have learnt though is that as the kids get older they do tend not to scream as much and things do generally quieten down. If you want additional privacy have a 2 metre high fence installed.
KT53 you are 100% right - it's just a shame that their enjoyment has to spoil my enjoyment and not the other way around! These houses have large gardens but very small living rooms so it's natural that people (especially families) want to make the most out of the outside space - they're out there every single day. I had also thought that about the kids getting older, but to be honest the problem is at least 50% about the parents too....
Wonky Womble you have really inspired me to take a closer look - I definitely wouldn't want to be off grid that's the only issue. Water and electricity are a must!
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Wild Violet - I guess it goes to show that older people doesn't necessarily mean it will be fine either. It really is such luck of the draw isn't it. The previous neighbours there had a little girl yet were so lovely - we spent the first lockdown chatting over our fence together - and I never once felt like my space was intruded upon. Their volume was normal family volume. Then they moved and this new family turned up and without saying too much they are just awful. I have really tried to like them and not be bothered by their noise but it's proved impossible! I really like your ideas too - I do think that the problem is compounded by it being such an open space and that if I had more privacy it might help me not to feel so encroached upon.
This is a company that makes them in Scotland
This is one family's experiences of why they chose this life and how it is for them. In the UK.
StephenSouthwest - yes absolutely! (hedge - haha). If I do decide to stay I would definitely want to do whatever I do in a way that will add value
Wonky Womble you have really inspired me to take a closer look - I definitely wouldn't want to be off grid that's the only issue. Water and electricity are a must!