Monday 26 May 2014

Lately...


It's been a bit crazy this past week or so. We've been spending an inordinate amount of time making plans and phone calls and filling in forms.


We've also been spending a lot of time in Ramsbottom because finding somewhere to live has been difficult to say the least. As soon as a half decent rental property becomes available it gets snapped up before we even get the chance to go and have a look.

In fact I was starting to feel pretty down about the whole thing after viewing three houses (one tiny, two mouldy) and was wondering whether we'd ever find somewhere. Especially as the house sale continues apace. Touch wood.


But find one we have. It appeared online, I rang to go and view it and we basically bent over backwards to secure it.

The house is in Edenfield, a village a mile and a half from Ramsbottom, and where I lived prior to moving to Cheshire three years ago. It's also a bit strange in that I actually used to own the house next door but one (back when people in their twenties could afford to get on the property ladder). 

It's a Victorian terraced, elevated from the road with a small front garden and an L-shaped back yard which has low walls and a little lane running behind it. And we'll have two extra rooms! Big rooms! I could now get a cat and swing it if I wanted to!

Oh, and the fields in the picture above are a short walk from the front door. Joe's going to love it.


Last Monday Jay took the day off work so we could go and sort out all the paperwork. The weather was glorious so after that we went for celebratory hot chocolate (yes, I know it's probably the wrong time of year) and a walk in the park. 



We're at that funny stage where we're beyond excited to be going (and counting down the days until 19th June) but we don't want to start packing just yet.

I also don't want to count my chickens. I just keep hoping all goes well with the house sale and am conscious I may jinx the whole thing by blogging about it...


So that's where we're up to. Completely preoccupied with the whole thing. Anxious, excited, a bit worried. And making lists. Lots and lots of lists.

Fingers crossed this will, in a few weeks, be a blog from an even blusterier (spell check's pulling me up on that one but never mind) bit of the North.

22 comments:

  1. Until I had the keys to my new house in my hand I was convinced something would go wrong. It's really a very stressful time!! I have my fingers crossed for you. Sarah

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    1. Thank you! It is a horrible process... you try not to think about it in case you tempt fate, but at the same time there are lots of things which need to be done!
      Hopefully in three and a bit weeks it'll all be over...
      S :)

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  2. Exciting times, I am sure it will all turn out well. Best wishes.

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    1. Thank you... I can't wait to be back home!

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  3. How exciting, the new house sounds lovely, I'm so glad you were able to find it. And I do hope the move goes very smoothly for you. CJ xx

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    1. Thanks, CJ... It should be eventful. Having received an astronomical quote from the removals company, we've decided to rent a big van and hope it doesn't take too many journeys (or injure any backs)!
      S x

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  4. Exciting times ... fingers crossed all goes well ... I remember the worry when we sold our last house ... we didn't properly pack up until a few days before completion ... I was so nervous something would jinx it ... but it all worked out in the end ... Bee xx

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    1. Thank you for the good wishes, Bee! I've moved house a fair few times and it's always stressful. We've waited so long and really need this move...
      Hopefully I'll soon be blogging from another county and we'll be nearer to my brother and my mum x

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  5. I completely understand how you're feeling - we've just moved to Cheshire! A week ago. We've decided to rent for a while but finding a house still feels like an impossible task...properties just don't seem to be coming onto the market and are sold before seen....I'm sure we will get there, at some point.

    Good luck with with it all....it all sounds very exciting.

    Nina x

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    1. Hi Nina! The part of Cheshire you've moved to is really lovely. We've been to weddings and things in that neck of the woods - so gorgeous, especially at this time of year. And not too far from the Peak District either.
      I suspect you'll be out with your camera an awful lot!
      Best of luck with finding a house.
      S x

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  6. The new house sounds wonderful. Best wishes with the move.

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    1. Hello! It is nice (despite the slightly suspect decor). I do love a Victorian terraced house...
      S :)

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  7. Best of luck with the move. I think it's wonderful that you'll be going back to a place you've already known and loved.

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    1. Thank you! I tried to apply the philosophy of 'Never go back', but sometimes it's what you need to do. Familiarity will be comforting at the moment.
      And all that countryside to show Joe... I know it like the back of my hand!

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  8. Oh Sarah, I have everything crossed for you. Good luck! I can feel your excitement and understand it completely.

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    1. Thank you Jayne! The estate agents finally got around to putting up the 'Sold' sign today... I keep looking at it. Oh dear...

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  9. Hoping your move goes well Sarah. It's very exciting...and lists are always a good way to go to help limit the anxiety! I love the last pic of you with Joe! :-)

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    1. Thank you! We were enjoying a cone of chips... I didn't get many of mine as he decided they were definitely preferable to his sandwiches. Can't say I blame him x

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  10. So pleased you've found your next home and hope everything goes to plan (it will, it will). Joe is looking quite the big boy these days. And now I'm craving a bag of chips.

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  11. So pleased for you that you've found somewhere, and somewhere you know you'll love ... it all sounds just right :)

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  12. Ramsbottom - I just love that name and only about 35 miles from here where I am in Last of the Summer Wine country. We used to live in an old Victorian Terrace that was built for the mill workers overlooking the mill stream and the wooded pleasure grounds also provided for the mill workers. We did such a lot of work on it but had to move as we outgrew it. I still miss those wonderful solid beams and big pine alcove cupboards and the old pot sink (now very fashionable!) I hope all goes well with the move.

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  13. Pleased that you have found somewhere... and my fingers are crossed!

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