David and Natasha on relocating 300 miles for rural life
If you’re longing for a life in the countryside, you’re not the only one.
06 Feb 2023

Keen walkers, David and Natasha, had been living in Hampshire since 2009, but the couple have recently made a move most of us just dream about.

The vision

The pair spent a year searching for their dream home in the country and now they’re starting a new life together at our Siskin Park development in Yorkshire, more than 300 miles away from their previous Basingstoke home.

“We’d always dreamed of a property in a semi-rural location up north, closer to our loved ones and with scenic walks on the doorstep,” explains David.

The detail

David continues: “Location was a very important factor for us. We’re keen walkers, so finding somewhere we could enjoy long weekend walks was a dream of ours, but having local shops and amenities close by was also important.”

The pair were also looking for a detached, new build property that was ready to move in without any repair or renovation costs. A four bedroom property, with room for an office space was a must, as David works from home.

The answer

“When it came to choosing our home, we had a very strict criteria, but we quickly fell in love with Wynyard and the surrounding area. We knew that we wanted a new build and viewed lots of homes in the area, but we were blown away by Countryside’s Siskin Park.

“We loved the windy tree-lined entrance to the development and the open expanse, as well as the size, layout and features of the showhomes. Countryside ticked all the boxes for us compared to other developers and we moved in October 2022.

A new way of life

“Our neighbours are lovely and nothing was ever too much trouble for Countryside. Natasha particularly loved making the choices for the kitchen, and since settling in, my office has doubled up as my ‘mancave’.

“One thing we’ve already noticed is how warm the house feels, which is great in winter and means we don’t have to worry about having the heating on constantly.

“We’ve also been enjoying our Sunday walks followed by cake in Wynyard Park."

David and Natasha on relocating 300 miles for rural life

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