{"id":13473,"date":"2016-11-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-05T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/churchill2021.co.uk\/accidental-townies\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T10:11:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:11:00","slug":"accidental-townies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/news\/other-news\/accidental-townies\/","title":{"rendered":"Accidental Townies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like \u201caccidental landlords\u201d \u2013 people unable to sell their houses who end up renting them instead \u2013 \u201caccidental townies\u201d are now emerging.<\/p>

One example\u2019s an empty-nester friend Sarah, a rural enthusiast that always hankered after peaceful retirement in a country cottage. However, best-laid plans can unravel.<\/p>

\u201cNot for me roses growing round the door and quiet evenings listening to birdsong. I want a grittier and more lively existence,\u201d she announced.<\/p>

A Time for Change<\/h2>

What prompted the shift in imagining how she\u2019ll play out the third act of her life?<\/p>

Well, it all began with a short sojourn to help with her new granddaughter, Katy. Leaving behind her quiet Somerset village \u2013 and I mean quiet, as there\u2019s no pub, shop or school \u2013 she ended up in the heart of a chic Buckinghamshire town.<\/p>

After years of traversing twisting country roads to deliver children to the school gates and crowded ring roads to get into Bath to shop, my accidental townie mate hit upon the perfect solution for older adults.<\/p>

\u201cI can go for a coffee at Caffe Nero or Costa, enjoy lunch at a pub and have a slap-up meal at anything from Pizza Express to a posh Italian. And if I feel the pull of city life, I can jump on a train and be in London\u2019s centre in less than half an hour.\u201d<\/p>

This might appear a dramatic shift, but why stay in the wilds of England when you could be at the heart of it all, my adventurous pal proclaims.<\/p>

Not having to drive everywhere is a big plus for those feeling they have to leap into a car to get anywhere. There\u2019s an added bonus if you\u2019re forever having discussions with your other half about who\u2019s going to be the designated (and often annoyingly smug) driver, and who gets to whoop it up with a full glass of something alcoholic.<\/p>

A New Lease of Life in Retirement<\/h2>

A caf\u00e9 society way of life, with spontaneous visits to the cinema, theatre and art galleries also appeals to accidental townies prepared to relocate to vibrant towns and cities.<\/p>

Another accidental townie friend Robert, who moved to be near his daughter, believes that life\u2019s about change. \u201cEven though I dwelt in the same house for over 30 years in a pleasant, but unremarkable, village, I thought it important to break out and do something out of the ordinary.\u201d While many people want to remain in their own little world, this forward-thinking man says it\u2019s good to get out of your comfort zone.<\/p>

Mixing with a more diverse group and feeling connected is important, too. \u201cI love strolling round the streets. It keeps me young,\u201d he adds. \u201cI make myself attempt something different every day. So far, I\u2019ve tried out for the local cricket team (and got accepted), sampled new ales in various pubs and had a kite-surfing lesson.\u201d<\/p>

Instead of spending his golden years in an overly cosy spot, he\u2019s chosen a more dynamic reality. \u201cIt can be challenging, but I feel alive. And the countryside\u2019s only minutes away if I fancy a rural top-up.\u201d<\/p>

You too could enjoy town living with a Churchill Retirement Living apartment. See our list of retirement apartments for sale here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>

Cheryl Markosky<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just like \u201caccidental landlords\u201d \u2013 people unable to sell their houses who end up renting them instead \u2013 \u201caccidental townies\u201d are now emerging.One example\u2019s an empty-nester friend Sarah, a rural enthusiast that always hankered after peaceful retirement in a country cottage. 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