20-03-2018, 12:49 PM
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Re: Escape to the Country
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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It's true that many buy the bigger houses expecting their grandchildren to stay but in reality, it only happens until they get to a certain age when they prefer to be with their friends.We could have bought a bigger house out of town but decided on a smaller one in the middle of things.
We are fortunate that we have plenty of friends and family who come together stay during the year.
20-03-2018, 12:52 PM
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Re: Escape to the Country
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Yes, it makes me laugh that they often choose a house because they can get ten people around the table at Christmas. what about the other 364 days?
20-03-2018, 01:01 PM
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Re: Escape to the Country
Originally Posted by deylon
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I watch 'Escape to the country ' sometimes and cant understand why so many 'mature' older people want to get larger , often remote properties,.Surely as we get older we need less work, not something with more cleaning, upkeeping etc. they often choose remote areas, with no neighbours,what happens if they become ill and need help?
I do watch Escape, but prefer Location, location, location, at least they do follow through to find out which house is bought & the houses shown are usually more in my price range. I like the banter between the presenters & clients too.
20-03-2018, 01:01 PM
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But you need a big kitchen because you have the time to cook properly instead of buying everything already made. Got to do something with all that home grown produce and eggs from the hens
Our children and grandkids are here at least one weekend a month, the grandkids more often. Yes there will be a time they won't want to come but thats a long time into the future yet as little one is only 4
Mum has her own sitting room, bedroom, ensuite and guest room as well. It works because when we or her, have guests, we don't all have to sit and be polite with them, we have our own sitting room. No arguing over whats being watched or what radio station is on and the grandkids can tear away without disturbing her
And as someone said further up in the thread, when you retire, you aren't dead, you have hobbies which you need the space for. Don't think the snooker table will fit in a two bedroom bungalow somehow
21-03-2018, 12:40 AM
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Re: Escape to the Country
Originally Posted by susiejaeger
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I always watch it, but have you notice, no one every buys the Properties, I think they just want to be on the show.
They do sometimes put an offer in susie.
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