I have had both. So I know exactly what I want at this time in my life. Ten years ago we had the property up on a mountain in the California sierras. It had a 180 degree view from the mountain to the vast valley below. Many times the clouds were below us laying in the valley. It was a beautiful 2 bedroom home with a wrap around porch on 50 acres in the tall pine trees. Loved it but it became too much work and very isolating, and two hour drive to the airport. Property is for a younger lifestyle. Having to maintain the property is work. Just having to bring down dead trees in the forest to keep it less a fire hazard was just one of many things you had to do weather you felt fine or not. Nearest neighbor was 3 miles away and no one checked in on you daily should you fall in the forest and can’t get up, or stalked by a mountain lion or bear.
Now we live in a large home with the pool and summer kitchen with close neighbors. We have a WhatsApp group just for our neighborhood and check in daily on different topics. Ladies come over to our house for water aerobics twice a week, play cards five times a month, play golf in our ladies neighborhood group twice a week, go out for our group luncheon once a month and the list goes on. Property was fun for 8 years but as we aged became work instead of fun and lonely. I would never go back to that. I love all the activities and friendships we have here. It’s wonderful and exactly what we need as we continue to age. I’m presently 65 as a reference. I retired in my mid fifties.
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