Why You Should Move To Somerset
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We’ve all been at home a lot more than usual over the past few months. For some that has meant they’ve grown fonder of their hometowns, relishing the fact that their neighbours have come together to create a genuine sense of community, and finally taking the time to explore the local area with a bit more gusto.
Others, though, will have become despondent about where they live. Maybe they feel isolated, or perhaps they realise they just don’t have anywhere to go or anything to do.
They could simply want a change of pace after being forced to slow down and reassess their lives. Whatever the reason, if you’re thinking of relocating to a different part of the UK, you’ve got a lot of choice. Yet there is something exceptional about Somerset that we think you’ll like. Here are some of the reasons why you should move here.
The Scenery
So you’ve put your house on the market and instructed a conveyancing solicitor to help you once you sell. People are interested in your old property, and now you need to start searching around for somewhere new to live
If you’re looking for somewhere with stunning scenery and views no matter what direction you look in or where you are living, Somerset has to be the answer. You’ll find something to suit you whatever your tastes are, from the stark beauty of Exmoor National Park to the tranquillity of the Exmoor Heritage Coast, to quintessential English villages that look like something out of a storybook. It’s all here in Somerset.
The Food & Drink
When it comes to produce, Somerset is a fantastic place to be. You can easily subsist on just what the land offers you if you choose to, but if you want to buy anything from anyone else, you have a wide range of choice, much of which can be bought locally, perhaps even from your next-door neighbour.
Something that Somerset is famous for has to be its cider. This county is where over 400 different types of cider apple are grown, so it’s no wonder the drink is such a popular one. Don’t assume you don’t like cider just because you’ve tried it once and weren’t fond of the taste. With the number of different varieties available in Somerset, from fruity and sweet to dry and bitter as well as flavoured cider (toffee apple flavour is particularly lovely) you can enjoy trying them out.
We think Benjamin Franklin got it right when he said, “Give me yesterday’s bread, this day’s flesh, and last year’s cider”!
The Unique Houses
When you’re looking to put down roots in Somerset, you’ll need to find a property you can stay in for many years. If you want something a little different, why not opt for one of the 10,000 listed buildings nestled in the county? These properties have many benefits including the fact that they are made with traditional, natural materials, and there is always going to be plenty of history to uncover about the property and the people who used to live there.
