Sue and I have been considering the path of our future over the next two to three years. Next week I turn 64, my father turns 93 and my daughter turns 41. Our boys are 26 and 28. Andrew expects to be in Germany for a year in 2015. We don't know where our intrepid adventurer Mitchell will be.
Having said this, where we live seems a little incidental when it comes to family. We've just bought some cheap air fares for a long weekend back to Launceston, Tasmania. It gives some time to look at some real estate with some serious contemplation of relocation. Melbourne - Our Home by the Bay could become "Being a Devil in Tasmania".
It seems that Launceston offers some lovely heritage homes and also very modern new homes at prices that allow for us to infuse further funds towards our retirement. It has a slower more peaceful lifestyle that will suit our pace. Tassie offers a landscape similar to parts of the UK, a great foodie culture and very little traffic compared to Melbourne.
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| From the west view |
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| From the east view |
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| OLd Launceston |
The Tamar river meanders through Launceston giving it a restful feeling and the buildings are no higher than a fewer levels as you can see. It is after all Australia's third settlement after Sydney and Hobart.
All the properties below sell at a price that allows for a reasonable profit from our "Home on the Bay". We like old world but we will probably lean towards modern. Who knows what the future holds.
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| This house is in Evandale about 20 kms from Launceston |
Retirement!!! Wonderful world.
ReplyDeleteNadege - At this moment with a heavy workload and much to do with the house before selling, retirement is a dream but also a goal.
DeleteGood luck with your deliberations. We're going through the same thing...
ReplyDeleteGaynor - hopefully we can read about your transition on your blog as time drifts by.
DeleteThe lack of so much traffic would be of interest to us immediately! Since retiring we seem to have less and less time, where do the days go? Looking forward to seeing you later in the year. Keep well and take care D & N
ReplyDeleteD&N - Not long now before we get back, only 6 months now.
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