Where to retire in the UK
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GT3Manthey said:
A quick search tells me Southwold is considerably more expensive than Frinton.
No doubt a lovely part of the world but also with little choice of houses I think we’ll stick to being inside the gates at Frinton where there is plenty for us to do
You are aware that everybody who lives in the real world outside the Frinton railway gates in the Tendring area laughs their cocks off at the petty aspirations of anyone who manages to slip they live inside the gates within the first minute of any conversation with strangers in the hope of perpetuating the illusion the town is some sort of vast exclusive private estate aren't you? No doubt a lovely part of the world but also with little choice of houses I think we’ll stick to being inside the gates at Frinton where there is plenty for us to do
Jaguar steve said:
You are aware that everybody who lives in the real world outside the Frinton railway gates in the Tendring area laughs their cocks off at the petty aspirations of anyone who manages to slip they live inside the gates within the first minute of any conversation with strangers in the hope of perpetuating the illusion the town is some sort of vast exclusive private estate aren't you?
I never quote to anyone I have a property inside the gates but the fact remains that’s where the nicest properties are in Frinton. You also have easy access to all the sporting clubs and the beach which adds to daily exercise
GT3Manthey said:
Jaguar steve said:
You are aware that everybody who lives in the real world outside the Frinton railway gates in the Tendring area laughs their cocks off at the petty aspirations of anyone who manages to slip they live inside the gates within the first minute of any conversation with strangers in the hope of perpetuating the illusion the town is some sort of vast exclusive private estate aren't you?
I never quote to anyone I have a property inside the gates but the fact remains that’s where the nicest properties are in Frinton. You also have easy access to all the sporting clubs and the beach which adds to daily exercise
bennno said:
GT3Manthey said:
Jaguar steve said:
You are aware that everybody who lives in the real world outside the Frinton railway gates in the Tendring area laughs their cocks off at the petty aspirations of anyone who manages to slip they live inside the gates within the first minute of any conversation with strangers in the hope of perpetuating the illusion the town is some sort of vast exclusive private estate aren't you?
I never quote to anyone I have a property inside the gates but the fact remains that’s where the nicest properties are in Frinton. You also have easy access to all the sporting clubs and the beach which adds to daily exercise
bennno said:
I’m struggling to believe that, given you drop it in to forum posts and continue to position the benefits of living inside the gates.
It just happens to be where we want to be for the amenities that are within walking distance to add to daily exercise as previously mentioned. Didn’t you live outside the gates ? Is that where this hang up comes from ?
Having retired up to North Norfolk last year, I can share my experience.
Firstly, I am probably on a different page to a lot of you! Restaurants, bars, gyms, etc is not my thing. We go out to eat about once a week, at most. We do go out for a coffee most mornings, but that’s it. Sitting in the pub all night would bore me too death!
We chose Norfolk because it’s only a two hour drive from family in Herts/Beds. It was not unfamiliar either, as we have been coming up this way for many years.
We originally wanted a property on the coast but, prices are a lot higher there, so we eventually settled for a flint cottage overlooking the village church 9 miles from Holkam and Wells-next-the-sea. As it turned out, it was a blessing in disguise! It’s always quiet here, even on Bank holidays.
Property prices are pretty reasonable around here. A very large grade 2 farmhouse with 3 acres just down the road sold for under £1m.
I don’t like Burnham Market, though. Been once, never going again! What an unfriendly lot they are. Probably because they spend their working week in London.
Firstly, I am probably on a different page to a lot of you! Restaurants, bars, gyms, etc is not my thing. We go out to eat about once a week, at most. We do go out for a coffee most mornings, but that’s it. Sitting in the pub all night would bore me too death!
We chose Norfolk because it’s only a two hour drive from family in Herts/Beds. It was not unfamiliar either, as we have been coming up this way for many years.
We originally wanted a property on the coast but, prices are a lot higher there, so we eventually settled for a flint cottage overlooking the village church 9 miles from Holkam and Wells-next-the-sea. As it turned out, it was a blessing in disguise! It’s always quiet here, even on Bank holidays.
Property prices are pretty reasonable around here. A very large grade 2 farmhouse with 3 acres just down the road sold for under £1m.
I don’t like Burnham Market, though. Been once, never going again! What an unfriendly lot they are. Probably because they spend their working week in London.
DodgyGeezer said:
Saying it on a forum, especially about a nice place to retire to, is a whole lot different to mentioning it IRL
Exactly. The point is being where we want to be that means we have access to the amenities that we enjoy which will be within walking/cycling distance.
We want to use the car less too
bennno said:
GT3Manthey said:
Jaguar steve said:
You are aware that everybody who lives in the real world outside the Frinton railway gates in the Tendring area laughs their cocks off at the petty aspirations of anyone who manages to slip they live inside the gates within the first minute of any conversation with strangers in the hope of perpetuating the illusion the town is some sort of vast exclusive private estate aren't you?
I never quote to anyone I have a property inside the gates but the fact remains that’s where the nicest properties are in Frinton. You also have easy access to all the sporting clubs and the beach which adds to daily exercise
I know from personal experience from three years in a dogsbody service job whilst at college in a Frinton hotel exactly what those residents of Frinton who just can't keep quiet about living inside the gates are really like.
Jaguar steve said:
Me neither.
I know from personal experience from three years in a dogsbody service job whilst at college in a Frinton hotel exactly what those residents of Frinton who just can't keep quiet about living inside the gates are really like.
It’s scared you clearly and fair enough . I know from personal experience from three years in a dogsbody service job whilst at college in a Frinton hotel exactly what those residents of Frinton who just can't keep quiet about living inside the gates are really like.
Personally I’ve never felt the need to mention to others locally that I live “ inside the gates”
The purpose of this forum is about where you want to retire to and a poster linked a property for sale ‘ inside the gates’
The Avenues in Frinton happen to inside the gates and that’s where I will be buying.
I’m sure there are dikheads in every town.
Having lived in Shenfield for 22yrs I remember those quoting they live “ on the mount”.
Maybe that makes them unbearable people ?
Never really bothered me personally
Must say I've just spent a week in Dumfries & Galloway, and it's shot right up the league as a retirement destination. Beautiful, sparsely populated but with decent medical facilites etc in the main towns, quiet even in the height of a tourist season with unusually high numbers of domestic tourists, easy access to the M6 and mainline railways if you stay far enough east - although I'd be bloody tempted with the Rhins area, absolutely blew me away and cheap property too.
A firm contender for me.
A firm contender for me.
ElectricSoup said:
Must say I've just spent a week in Dumfries & Galloway, and it's shot right up the league as a retirement destination. Beautiful, sparsely populated but with decent medical facilites etc in the main towns, quiet even in the height of a tourist season with unusually high numbers of domestic tourists, easy access to the M6 and mainline railways if you stay far enough east - although I'd be bloody tempted with the Rhins area, absolutely blew me away and cheap property too.
A firm contender for me.
Lovely areas . A firm contender for me.
Guess it depends where you’ll be moving from and weather you have family ties .
If not then it sounds great
GT3Manthey said:
Lovely areas .
Guess it depends where you’ll be moving from and weatheryou have family ties .
If not then it sounds great
Edited for accuracy Guess it depends where you’ll be moving from and weather
If not then it sounds great
(I agree that family/friends will be a key decision for us if/when we move away….for now, we want to remain close to them, but who knows, in a few years…. !)
ElectricSoup said:
Must say I've just spent a week in Dumfries & Galloway, and it's shot right up the league as a retirement destination. Beautiful, sparsely populated but with decent medical facilites etc in the main towns, quiet even in the height of a tourist season with unusually high numbers of domestic tourists, easy access to the M6 and mainline railways if you stay far enough east - although I'd be bloody tempted with the Rhins area, absolutely blew me away and cheap property too.
A firm contender for me.
I've spent a little time in Kirkcudbright, it was a nice town even in the depths of winter.A firm contender for me.
So today is officially ( well in my mind) 18 months before I retire.
Lots going on preparing house and flat for sale and I’m thinking we look to sell both and move just around that time.
37 years so far of commuting to London to work will be coming to an end which will seem strange I’m sure but nonetheless I can’t wait.
Another scheduled meeting coming up with the wealth manager and quotes being obtained for kitchen renovation.
The wife is at home dealing with it all and for previously mentioned reasons I’m keen to take her away from all the stress so for me the countdown has now really begun.
Getting very excited now especially as work have no idea that I intend to walk at some stage.
Just trying to get the ducks in a row now
Lots going on preparing house and flat for sale and I’m thinking we look to sell both and move just around that time.
37 years so far of commuting to London to work will be coming to an end which will seem strange I’m sure but nonetheless I can’t wait.
Another scheduled meeting coming up with the wealth manager and quotes being obtained for kitchen renovation.
The wife is at home dealing with it all and for previously mentioned reasons I’m keen to take her away from all the stress so for me the countdown has now really begun.
Getting very excited now especially as work have no idea that I intend to walk at some stage.
Just trying to get the ducks in a row now
Edited by GT3Manthey on Wednesday 1st September 08:51
Edited by GT3Manthey on Wednesday 1st September 09:09
Evanivitch said:
ElectricSoup said:
Must say I've just spent a week in Dumfries & Galloway, and it's shot right up the league as a retirement destination. Beautiful, sparsely populated but with decent medical facilites etc in the main towns, quiet even in the height of a tourist season with unusually high numbers of domestic tourists, easy access to the M6 and mainline railways if you stay far enough east - although I'd be bloody tempted with the Rhins area, absolutely blew me away and cheap property too.
A firm contender for me.
I've spent a little time in Kirkcudbright, it was a nice town even in the depths of winter.A firm contender for me.
The weather round there, I'm given to believe, is more mild and forgiving than one might expect. I'm not a sun worshipper anyway, I enjoy cooler and damper weather (ginger hayfever sufferer). Someone else mentioned distance to relatives, again an advantage to me is that this area is bloody miles from all of mine. Get a house with a spare room though and friends will be pleased to come and visit, I'm sure.
GT3Manthey said:
So today is officially ( well in my mind) 18 months before I retire.
Lots going on preparing house and flat for sale and I’m thinking we look to sell both and move just around that time.
37 years so far of commuting to London to work will be coming to an end which will seem strange I’m sure but nonetheless I can’t wait.
Another scheduled meeting coming up with the wealth manager and quotes being obtained for kitchen renovation.
The wife is at home dealing with it all and for previously mentioned reasons I’m keen to take her away from all the stress so for me the countdown has now really begun.
Getting very excited now especially as work have no idea that I intend to walk at some stage.
After a meeting with my IFA, once I realised it was doable, a vague 18 month plan ensued,. Exciting, invigorating and a little bit frightening. 12 months later my wife negotiated a pretty good redundancy package. Lots going on preparing house and flat for sale and I’m thinking we look to sell both and move just around that time.
37 years so far of commuting to London to work will be coming to an end which will seem strange I’m sure but nonetheless I can’t wait.
Another scheduled meeting coming up with the wealth manager and quotes being obtained for kitchen renovation.
The wife is at home dealing with it all and for previously mentioned reasons I’m keen to take her away from all the stress so for me the countdown has now really begun.
Getting very excited now especially as work have no idea that I intend to walk at some stage.
Edited by GT3Manthey on Wednesday 1st September 08:51
6 months to exit day and the s
t just got real. Work must have been wondering why I was refusing to go on courses, reluctant to embark on time consuming projects , and had a fresh spring in my step.
Some allies at work were enlisted as confidants, ready to hand stuff over.
Edited by 23.7 on Wednesday 1st September 09:23
GT3Manthey said:
So today is officially ( well in my mind) 18 months before I retire.
Lots going on preparing house and flat for sale and I’m thinking we look to sell both and move just around that time.
37 years so far of commuting to London to work will be coming to an end which will seem strange I’m sure but nonetheless I can’t wait.
Another scheduled meeting coming up with the wealth manager and quotes being obtained for kitchen renovation.
The wife is at home dealing with it all and for previously mentioned reasons I’m keen to take her away from all the stress so for me the countdown has now really begun.
Getting very excited now especially as work have no idea that I intend to walk at some stage.
How exciting! I bet this is the start of a new life. Do you have kids in tow or have they buggered off?Lots going on preparing house and flat for sale and I’m thinking we look to sell both and move just around that time.
37 years so far of commuting to London to work will be coming to an end which will seem strange I’m sure but nonetheless I can’t wait.
Another scheduled meeting coming up with the wealth manager and quotes being obtained for kitchen renovation.
The wife is at home dealing with it all and for previously mentioned reasons I’m keen to take her away from all the stress so for me the countdown has now really begun.
Getting very excited now especially as work have no idea that I intend to walk at some stage.
We managed to coincide our retirement with ours leaving home and while we miss them, we've also resumed our pre kids life in a way. A sense of freedom.
I am as busy as I was before, courtesy of at least 10 to 12 hour of tennis a week. It's brilliant.
We're also lucky to live in a rural Sussex village only 4 miles from the sea front.
The challenge will be this winter though, still not sure how much travel we can achieve.
Tks both posters above .
The kids will still be with us although the youngest will be off at uni so will still need funding but we’ve allowed for this.
The eldest will be working and have his own cash.
It’s only ever been me working ( will be close to 55 at the point of leaving work) so we won’t have an income from the wife , it’ll all be pension and savings from liquidating two properties.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly nervous of the unknown but I have been through all our outgoings come retirement and we can do it.
Yes it’ll involve watching what we spend to a degree but the big ticket things like school fees will have gone.
The wife has a heart condition as a result of Covid and my mobility will be an issue at some stage so firstly I want to be there for her and help and secondly I want to enjoy some mobility whilst I can.
We have the area we want the be so now just watching houses and prices and trying to be realistic as to what size house we need and try and keep to a budget.
For me the freedom is the key plus helping the wife .
I’m determined to make this happen but still worry about some lumpy unexpected bills that I’ll have to make provisions for .
The kids will still be with us although the youngest will be off at uni so will still need funding but we’ve allowed for this.
The eldest will be working and have his own cash.
It’s only ever been me working ( will be close to 55 at the point of leaving work) so we won’t have an income from the wife , it’ll all be pension and savings from liquidating two properties.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly nervous of the unknown but I have been through all our outgoings come retirement and we can do it.
Yes it’ll involve watching what we spend to a degree but the big ticket things like school fees will have gone.
The wife has a heart condition as a result of Covid and my mobility will be an issue at some stage so firstly I want to be there for her and help and secondly I want to enjoy some mobility whilst I can.
We have the area we want the be so now just watching houses and prices and trying to be realistic as to what size house we need and try and keep to a budget.
For me the freedom is the key plus helping the wife .
I’m determined to make this happen but still worry about some lumpy unexpected bills that I’ll have to make provisions for .
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