We've been thinking about a home for about a year, perhaps more.
The choice location was pretty easy; somewhere near the sea, offering interest and activities for all of us, but not as commercial or crowded as Lorne or Torquay in the summer. Pretty quickly Port Fairy featured in discussions. It has much to offer, nice atmosphere, good cafes and restaurants. Plenty of activities from fishing to riding, to swimming, to regular sports facilities such as thise found with a reasonable council sports centre.
Initially we contemplated combining resources with a few friends, but after a few inspections and talks to the bank manager, we decided that the financial risk was not to far out of reach if the right place could be found.
It all appeared to be going slowly, places appeared good on web page searches, but didn't quite fit.
After a brief visit to inspect two houses that didn't fit, a private drive around time revealed a house with a for sale sign out front that hadn't been noticed before. A visit to the agent's office revealed it ws new and not fully listed. Still we were intrigued.
The inspection wasn't ideal in failing light with no electricity to see all the flaws, but there was enough there to pique interest.
It was listed a little higher than our budget, but not too far to make an offer. A little offer/counter offer followed before an agreed price was reached.
This is where we stand. not quite over the line. Contracts signed awaiting the final formal approval. We maybe counting chickens still, but remain confident final approval is a formality.
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