So, we bought some land and now we are about to build a
house. At various times in the past I
have said to myself “now we are really Kiwis”, but if none of those past instances
have served to be ‘the’ moment, then surely the purchase of a small slice of
New Zealand counts? We have downsized
from our farm back in Australia, to a paltry 10 acres. With only neighbours on one side, there is a
wonderful sense of space and freedom. Slight
undulation means there are some small ponds and winter flowing creeks. From one side, the rugged mountain ranges are
watching us through the changing seasons.
To the other side is the Canterbury Plains and views over to the old
volcanic cones which form Banks Peninsula.
The house will be a transportable, built off site and moved when
completed. It was the quickest way to
get a house given the housing crisis New Zealand is currently experiencing. It will be bigger than our house back in
Australia though, and BRAND NEW! We will
add decking and do some landscaping soon after moving in, plus we will be
getting a larger pond dug out when the contractors come to put in a driveway. All the elements we want will be attainable
and I am so pleased with our decision to do this instated of wait to find an
established house and property. I will
update you all regularly. Have to go wipe the smile of my face now. Don’t want people to think I am up to no good.
Not the greatest quality video, but it needed to be compressed to be uploaded. Maybe photos next time.....
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