The Way Ahead
20 -20 Vision. A fortunate few people benefit from such vision, seeing clearly ahead.
Seeing the way ahead in the property market is a little more complicated. Economics, emotions, stability, practicality and commitment - all factors to take into account when making an objective assessment. Take away the stability of economics and the rest fall by the wayside.
2020 - a year of unprecedented world change with no finger post pointing the way ahead – no 20-20 vision. Resilience, determination, reassessment, viability – life values will change - as will the property market. Home will forever remain the core value for us all. Economics will inevitably play a key role – primarily job security and a reassessment of where to live to enjoy life with less stress.
Maybe a life changing move from city to country altogether. We’ve proved working remotely -in many cases- is possible - reduce the daily carbon footprint, embrace the technology and relieve the stress -a win- win scenario. Whilst understandably not an option for many, elements of it can be considered.
The UK property market underpins the economy. It is the biggest investment made by individuals and generates significant revenues for the government to utilise managing the infrastructure of the country. The step back to reassess will not falter the long- term engagement with property in all its forms, rather it will harden the resolve to strengthen the market knowing home is the key factor to living.
Whilst we could only watch the glorious Spring weather through our windows the Devon countryside has come to life – nature and its many inhabitants thriving in their own habitat undisturbed by human intrusion. Devon at its very best….
Devon has so many wonderful places to escape the hustle of city life -by the sea, on the Moor or in the countryside:
Branscombe - East Devon. A favoured by tucked away village A charming cottage (near the pub) and a walk through the fields to the beach on the Jurassic Coast. Castle Hill Cottage, offered by Stags (01404 45885 ) a four bedroom stone cottage with garden studio and south facing gardens.
Eggesford, Chulmleigh -Mid Devon. A gracious Grade 11 listed former rectory dating back to the 18th and 19th century. Standing in almost seven acres of delightful gardens and grounds this imposing home enjoys seclusion and yet is 0.7 miles from Eggesford Station -the link line from Barnstaple to Exeter. With eight bedrooms, courtyard and buildings this is the perfect family home. Stags in South Molton are the agents ( 01769 572263)
Chagford - heart of the Dartmoor National Park. Yellands sits on the slopes of Meldon Hill about one mile from the town and within yards of open moorland. A classic, Garde 11 listed farmhouse set within twenty-five acres, sympathetically improved with a range of granite and partly thatched farm buildings, workshops and outbuildings. Fowlers (01647 433595)
Values may fluctuate but a long-term investment made wisely will hold its value and in the case of home provide a return no sum can quantify - home - It’s all about coming home.