It’s probably no secret that we are looking for a place that we can set up a bigger WLL system, something with enough space for a decent size veg patch, an orchard, livestock and room for the kids to grow up. A decade ago we could have bought a block of land for well under half the price of the current market. In the cities I understand that land and house prices are high due to demand with the ‘housing shortage’ mostly a result of our (not so well internationally known) open immigration program. But out here in the country it astounds me that even a back blocks piece of land half an hour away from town is asking mega bucks. It seems unless some crazy fiscal miracle comes our way that the dream of our own version of Waldon is a long way off yet.
A friend put me onto this place, which is just stunning. Sure there’s a lot of work that would need to be done but the bones are there. Over 4 acres of rich volcanic soil and a small mud brick cottage. Someone else’s Waldon for now.
Lucy said:
oh yeah, tell me about it…our neighbour is selling up and what they want for it is kinda shocking. less land than we’ve got, weird set-up and a shitty house.
keep dreaming, ro. it will happen.
daybookexchange said:
Thanks Lucy. I also happen to be the worlds most impatient man. Drives everyone around me mad. Xo
jodie said:
hang in there, the right place will pop up. and need I even say, gorgeous photos.
daybookexchange said:
Jodie Ric Rac Jodie!!!!!
marjee said:
it’ll probably happen when you least expect it too…
Michelle said:
Such a gorgeous place Ro. The green house looks beautiful. I know that feeling of frustration when you fall for a place that can’t be yours. Why don’t you move to Tasmania, still affordable, plenty of hunting and fishing!
renee@sweetsugarbean said:
Good luck finding your dream place – it will happen! Gorgeous photos – I especially like the one of the kerosene lamp. Stunning stuff.
Inner Pickle said:
Please don’t get me started on land prices and developers buying up broken dairy farmers land and “drop in” farmers who drop in via helicopter to pick up a slaughtered beast from their property – managed and maintained by someone else. We could be here all day and I have a clothes mountain of laundry to fold. I’m all “make it happen” which might not be very useful but, you know, can ya take in ironing?!? (Assume you’ve met http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com? She’s the best at encouraging anyone with what she calls “barnheart” to keep on keeping on.)
Lots of love & encouragement,
Hopeful future farmer xx
daybookexchange said:
I’ll go check it out!!!
Thanks for the link
Chris Adamiak - Damn yak Dry Goods. said:
okay, what you do is just show up with a sleeping bag, and maybe a tent. When they open the door hand the gear to them and say “Thanks, but unfortunately you have to leave”. …….It might work!. Beautiful place, maybe worth trying!!!
waterfromthetap said:
I can relate. Been trying to procure a nice plot of land in the country for quite some time now, but the prices are just unrealistic at this time. I’m still looking though.
Good luck!
teacupchronicles said:
I usually find things when I stop looking and they start looking for me. Beautiful photos, btw.
daybookexchange said:
I’ve been told that before. I’m the most impatient person. It’s a skill I need to work on
Turling said:
Here in California the foreclosure rate is so high, you could probably squat somewhere for year’s before anyone finds out.
sue said:
Hmmm, if i win lotto i will give you half how does that sound?
daybookexchange said:
Sure sounds good to me Sue!
Jay said:
So I read this post last week, but couldn’t find anything to say because I was too choked up with heartstopping envy for whoever owns this place. I still am. Just thought you should know!
WholeLarderLove said:
It’s still on the market…..I just don’t have the coin. :-(