Living in North Dorset
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I know there are a few on here who live in North Dorset. I'm hopefully moving that way if things go to plan. Stur Newton area.
Just wondering what its like around there? Moving there as its half way for me and my girlfriend.
Any decent takeaways, garages (I've seen DCM who i use for tyres are in Stur Newton as well which is good!). Places to avoid?
Just wondering what its like around there? Moving there as its half way for me and my girlfriend.
Any decent takeaways, garages (I've seen DCM who i use for tyres are in Stur Newton as well which is good!). Places to avoid?
Thanks! Think the biggest issue will be lack of shops etc. Currently in Poole and used to Tesco being a two minute walk away! Not a huge issue as I'll be working somewhere around there still, so can get petrol without a huge issue. Will just have to be more organized when it comes to shopping!
We've looked at Gillingham but a bit too far for me for work. Although still not 100% where im going to be working after training.
Shaftesbury as well but nothing in our price range that we like. One lovely flat but with a terrible ground rent clause.
Stur Newton isn't ideal for me (I'd like Blandford way more) but is a good compromise for us both I think.
We've looked at Gillingham but a bit too far for me for work. Although still not 100% where im going to be working after training.
Shaftesbury as well but nothing in our price range that we like. One lovely flat but with a terrible ground rent clause.
Stur Newton isn't ideal for me (I'd like Blandford way more) but is a good compromise for us both I think.
Bit of a bump!
Looking at moving towards the end of next year. We want a house this time. Budget will be £200k maybe a little more depending on a few things.
I love Stur. Its a nice place (other than a neighbour who has decided to play their music stupidly loud now...).
What places are there near by that are worth looking at?
We need to stay within 30/40 minutes drive of Gillingham (the other side near the fire station) for my other half and her drive to work.
And i'd like to be no more than a hour away from Poole if we plan to stay here long term.
Gillingham is out the question as I don't like it.
Looking at moving towards the end of next year. We want a house this time. Budget will be £200k maybe a little more depending on a few things.
I love Stur. Its a nice place (other than a neighbour who has decided to play their music stupidly loud now...).
What places are there near by that are worth looking at?
We need to stay within 30/40 minutes drive of Gillingham (the other side near the fire station) for my other half and her drive to work.
And i'd like to be no more than a hour away from Poole if we plan to stay here long term.
Gillingham is out the question as I don't like it.
. bluey1905 said:
Sorry, slightly off topic, but I notice the two old speed cameras on the A350 at Spetisbury and Charlton Marshall have been replaced by a couple of all seeing, all dancing new ones. I take it these are anpr and speed combined, maybe even average speed cameras.
Back on topic, I live in Blandford, and like it. Beautiful countryside close by, nice pubs in the surrounding villages, Poole within 30mins, decent roads.
https://www.dorsetroadsafe.org.uk/enforcement-operations/digital-cameras/Back on topic, I live in Blandford, and like it. Beautiful countryside close by, nice pubs in the surrounding villages, Poole within 30mins, decent roads.
Digital cameras
. We're looking at Shaftesbury as we can get more for our money there.
Not ideal for work, but it's not the end of the world.
Found a lovely place...if only it was 18 months time!
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