As soon as we decided we were moving across the pond, it became immediately clear that we were not the only ones who've watched HGTV at some point. Countless people said, "Hey, you should see if you can get on House Hunters International!" For those not familiar, the 'reality' show follows a family looking for a home overseas, debating between several options and finally deciding.
Unfortunately, we did some research and discovered that the participating in the show is not at all lucrative and also totally staged. So instead, here's our own self-made version. We ventured a bit further from work than originally planned to get a bit more space/neighbourhood quality for our budget. All of these are in the Ayrshire region south of Glasgow..see if you can guess where we've ended up living:
1. Four Bedroom Detached House Near the Coast - a newer home than the other two options, with an additional bedroom as well--no bunks needed! Sits on a quiet circle great for riding bikes, located in Stevenston, a smaller town near the coast in Ayrshire, this one has the longest commute, but offers a 4th bedroom and an extra bath.
2. Three Bedroom Townhouse Near the Park - a traditional red stone row house with many charming original features reflecting its century-long history. Boasts a nice updated kitchen, high ceilings, and a back garden with astroturf--no mowing and no mud! Located next to a nice park in the moderate-sized outlying town of Kilmarnock.
3. Three Bedroom Flat within an Old Countryside Estate - a nicely updated apartment conversion within Lockridge House, the former mansion house on a country estate outside the village of Stewarton. Split over two levels and has a lovely eat-in kitchen with large windows overlooking the estate and horse stables!
Tell us what you think...
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