Benefits of countryside vs city living
When looking for a new home, the first factor to consider is location, and whether you’d prefer the peaceful countryside, a lively town, or a blend of the two.
There are plenty of benefits for both rural and city living, and choosing which fits your new lifestyle is crucial to get right when planning the big move.
Read on below to find out what we think are the best things about both worlds to help you choose the right location for you.
Benefits of Rural Living
The driving force behind choosing a home in the countryside is the idea of being surrounded by peaceful open spaces and the fresh air that comes with it.
Largely influenced by the pandemic, and its impact on remote working, there has been a significant uptake in homeowners moving out of the suburbs to the countryside; a shift which, over the years, has forced buyers to reassess where and how they want to live.
As we had to spend more time at home and had only restricted time outdoors, countryside living became the new homebuying trend.
As homes outside of the hustle and bustle have become particularly popular with commuters and families, most cities have expanded their public transport even further to reach these areas. Those choosing to live in more rural areas can jump on buses and trains and head to the nearby town for work or play, without having the hubbub of big cities on their doorstep.
With this, countryside homeowners can have the best of both worlds, especially as summer is just around the corner. With warmer days ahead, people are more likely to go and explore the surrounding countryside with some being lucky enough to live near to Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB). With 46 AONBs across the UK, Miller Homes has developments near to a lot of them, from the Shropshire Hills to the South Downs National Park. Being in a rural area also enables you to easily visit attractions that are based outside of the city, such as stately homes and award-winning gardens.
So, if saying goodbye to heavy traffic and noise pollution and hello to woodland walks sounds like it’s right up your street, countryside living might be the perfect option for you.
Benefits of Living in the City
Rural living isn’t for everyone, though. Some homebuyers, especially young couples, thrive on the busy culture of city life. With the ease of being able to pop to the shop or walk to your favourite bar or restaurant, those looking for entertainment right on their doorstep might be best suited to city living.
Not only do those living in the city have a variety of hospitality hotspots on their doorstep, but also a lot of different options when it comes to transport links. Instead of carefully having to plan which bus or train you have to hop on, most cities have much more regular timetables making it quick and easy to get around.
It’s important to weigh up all options when deciding on where to move to, especially as our lives, and needs, can change as we grow. There are plenty of benefits to both rural and urban living, so the main factor to consider is simply which works best for your lifestyle, or the lifestyle you want to create.
Miller Homes has developments in both central and countryside locations across the country, so there’s a huge range of properties for you to explore. Gain advice on finding your dream home by getting in touch with the team at Miller Homes today with your enquiries.
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