Homes with fishing rights have cachet but you can hook a riverside bargain FISHING is not a glamour sport but thanks to the BBC2 series, Gone Fishing, which followed comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on their fishing trips, we all know it’s fun — and comedy gold. Perhaps that’s why living … [Read more...]
‘I built my own perfect downsize property’
...According to a recent study by the Homeowners Alliance, one in seven homeowners aged 55 or older has put plans to downsize on hold in the past two years, largely because of a shortage of suitable property. Many downsizers who approach Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders … [Read more...]
‘Perfect’ market town in Pembrokeshire with ‘handsome’ high street among UK’s best
A market town in Pembrokeshire, with a high street full of Georgian and Edwardian buildings sat in the shadows of a ruined castle, has been named among Britain's best.... ...Unsurprisingly, 'High Street' is the most common street name in the UK. But it's Narberth's "handsome" high street that tops them all, … [Read more...]
Why I do like to live beside the seaside
But even in Winter? Ruth Bloomfield speaks to two families who have made the move and reveals experts' recommendations for those chasing a bit of salt sea air.... ...Over in Wales, Pembrokeshire offers some of the best coastal value for money in the UK. But Wales in winter can be wet and windswept. For somewhere … [Read more...]
12 of Britain’s most perfect market towns
There are around 1,275 of them in England alone, but what makes a truly great market town? Our expert weighs in and reveals her favourites .... 2. A handsome high street Unsurprisingly, “High Street” is Britain’s most common street name. These thoroughfares sprang up in the 17th century as urbanisation increased and … [Read more...]
The Eight Best Places to Live in Wales
Every year lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos publishes their view on the best places to live to create a list of 260 villages, towns, and cities. The site considers many aspects that make a place somewhere desirable to call home – or not – and these include places to eat, drink and socialise, shops, community, and … [Read more...]
Move into a Mansion
The film Downton Abbey; The Grand Finale has, if nothing else, rekindled our love of huge country houses. Who can fail to be impressed by those rolling lawns, the high ceilinged library and the magnificent staircase. And while a house like Downton is far beyond the budget of most, there is a way to get a taste of … [Read more...]
Paying the Price – Tourist town at war with second home owners backs down after council tax hike sees house prices plunge
A TOURIST hotspot town embroiled in raging war against second home owners has been forced to row back further on harsh council tax hikes. Bungling Pembrokeshire officials have made the "massively embarrassing" decision to slash its second home council tax premium - for the second time in a year. Home to holiday … [Read more...]
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