Senior Citizens, your choice' a nice house by the sea or in the country which one would you choose?

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Senior Citizens, your choice' a nice house by the sea or in the country which one would you choose?

Answer 1

I would not wish to live in the country, although I love visiting country areas. I'd miss the bigger shops and frequent public transport etc. I live fairly close to the sea having a choice of two seaside towns (both with lovely clean beaches). One is ten miles away and the other seven and both these seaside towns also have a good choice of shops.



Within ten miles, in a different direction, we have a country park, a river, bird sanctuary etc. so I feel that we have the best of both worlds here. There are good bus services to all these places.

Answer 2

Country.

Answer 3

Not enough enfo to make a choice. A place by the sea way up north it would be too cold to swim most or all the time. Wouldn't like that. Too far south and it'd be too hot most of the year to be out and about for most of the day. The same may apply to a country place. I want two places.....one of each for the best part of the year spent at each place.

Answer 4

I live in the country now and just got home after a nice drive in the country. I love it but I was born and raised in New Jersey not far from the ocean and, at times, I love the memories of being close to the ocean and listening to the comforting sound of the ocean waves coming in and going out and the smell of the salt water. I have to agree with dadnbob's post above ... if I were able I would have a home in each setting and move from one to the other as the seasons change.

Answer 5

The coast of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk has been eroding ever since the end of the last Ice Age, but now HMG's policy of economic austerity is making it worse: their cost-benefit approach to coastal defenses is like their cost-benefit approach to cancer drugs. Every bad storm causes cliff-edge houses away from major towns to fall into the North Sea, and then the land behind does the same, exposing ever more houses to the same fate.

If I were to contemplate living near the sea I would have to calculate carefully the expected erosion rate against my life expectancy. Meanwhile I prefer to live in the country. I have a cousin in Newport, Oregon with the same problem. Whale watching from your front yard is all very well, but....

Answer 6

Either option seems idyllic, but as I age I have to weigh up the practicalities.

A house by the sea is a good option, but it must be far enough away from

undue storm/flood damage, coastal erosion and be in reasonable access of

health related facilities.

I already live in a rural situation, a village in Buckinghamshire UK, with

three small shops, a GP's surgery, reasonable roads to a general hospital

about eight miles away, nearest small market town Leighton Buzzard is

a short bus or car journey of nine miles, and good home delivery options

from three major supermarkets.



As I type, I can hear ducks on the roof, see the odd pheasant strolling

past the window, and watch badgers and foxes at night.

Were I twenty years younger, a house by the sea might be considered,

I have lived by the sea during my working life and enjoyed it, but I guess

I will stay put in this little corner of England's green and pleasant land,

despite our variable weather !

Answer 7

In the country

Answer 8

I live in the country, so it's only natural I'd choose the "house by the Sea." Especially since I'm an old seaman of many, many years.

Answer 9

I have a nice home in the country and wouldn't trade it for one by the sea.

Answer 10

I want a house in the country on several acres with a natural waterfall flowing through the property, a hot spring near the waterfall, some ducks, some geese, some chickens, some fruit trees, some berry vines and an old Chevy pickup that is old enough to do all the repairs myself.



The sea means nothing to me.

Answer 11

I already have a nice home in the country and my son has a home by the sea in Alaska so I don't have to choose.

Answer 12

I have a house in the city but my boyfriend has a house in the country on a river, I like going to his house for about 2 days at a time. The ocean here is cold and only good for looking at and getting seafood like razor clams or crab. Living there means tiny towns filled with tourist and the salt ruins gardens and anything painted so not attractive places. My boyfriend is getting chickens and steers and has wildlife, fish and peace and quiet but no internet so I go relax like a vacation for a few days every week or two then back to the city.

Answer 13

Can I have both? Just those tiny little houses they are selling these days, one close to the sea and one in some lovely countryside? (A penthouse in Manhattan, not a big one, but one with enough of a terrace to have a little veggie garden would also be nice). Ok, maybe not a tiny house by the sea, I think a condo would probably be better for me--less maintenance. But a little house, maybe in some quaint English countryside.... I'd even be open to swapping houses with any of your guys occasionally too so we can enjoy all the various ways people live.

Answer 14

A nice house by the sea

Answer 15

I live in the country area that's mostly farming. It's at the base of the Sutter Buttes ( called the smallest mountain range in the world, was a volcano) so I guess I have a bit of both but no seaside, just a river.

Answer 16

I would prefer in the country because if there were a terrible storm, the sea would the house nd the surrounding. The same would be if the house was in a valley or at the bottom of s high hill.

Answer 17

Defiantly a nice house by the sea.

Preferably South of France

Answer 18

My dream house (even a shack) would be in Hawaii by the sea. I could watch the ocean every day and never need TV. There is something haunting about the ocean...it's so beautiful. I love the touch, sound and feel of water. I dream of having a dog to share my dream with since my husband thinks that taking care of his 100 year old mother 24/7 is more important than me. (His mom doesn't want anybody else to take care of her but her sons. She doesn't care if they are married or not) But, reality kicks in and I know I will never, ever live that dream.

Answer 19

I had a very nice house in the country. Now I'd like to try a nice house by the sea.

Answer 20

In the country, one by the sea will be history when you have a hurricane or a nor'easter,

Answer 21

A house in the country.

Answer 22

I have a house in the city but my boyfriend has a house in the country on a river, I like going to his house for about 2 days at a time. The ocean here is cold and only good for looking at and getting seafood like razor clams or crab. Living there means tiny towns filled with tourist and the salt ruins gardens and anything painted so not attractive places

Answer 23

I like water but I wouldn't want to have to contend with hurricanes and the like. There are nice places in the country that are on water...that would be a good choice. I have one of those and love it. I like that the water brings in all sorts of birds and critters...although I can hear the highway from my house and then there is this train. I've learned to live with it all.

Answer 24

I am lucky enough to live by the sea , I wouldn't change it for anything . I love to watch the waves crashing on the beach in the winter and I enjoy watching the surfers in the summer .

Answer 25

Lived by the sea for a while. Everything I owned corroded or got mildew on it. Hurricanes and tropical storms made a mess of the area often. I don't know what constitutes "country". I lived in the Rocky Mountains. It snowed. Snow had to be shoveled off of sidewalks and driveways. Roads had salt on them. Cars and anything that went on the roads rusted out prematurely. It was cold on winter. Summer was short. I got cold. It cost a lot to heat. In summer I still had to use the AC! The plains states looked nice. We had tornadoes, and the creeks overflowed when we least expected them to do so. In winter the wind blew the snow into merciless blizzards. In summer it was hot, insects ate you alive, and we had "grass fires" that destroyed everything in their path. After living in 11 states, I decided I wanted to retire in the Southern California desert. I haven't had a single mosquito bite in 19 years. I haven't shoveled any sunshine off of my sidewalk. I haven't needed snow tires yet. The sun shines most of the time. Even in winter. In the hottest times of summer, I can still go out and enjoy the outdoors for several hours each morning.

Answer 26

I live in North East Texas in the country away from hurricanes. The closest we came to a hurricane was when Rita came up from New Orleans and brought us high winds and rain. But we do live on the eastern edge of tornado ally! I'll take the country anytime.

Answer 27

I am in veiw of the S. Pacific setting on the back porch. I have chickens, goat. pig. Around the house outside. And the hills start up the other side of the road out my front door if I wish to walk the trails into the mountains. But close enough to walk down the dirt road of a morning and have coffee in town. Smaller town that it is. Were women still do laundry by hand and hang the cloths out to dry. Kind of have it all in 1 spot here. disavantage is the 4 hour buss ride to the big town for a Mc. Donalds burger.

Answer 28

I love being close to the water, but not the sea. Not only can the weather wreak havoc by the sea, where are the animals? I'll take the country cottage on a lovely, serene lake, please, where nature insures seeing all kinds of wildlife.

Answer 29

Country. Grew up on a farm and no houses in view until I was about 12, then could see only one. I'd like to live as far back in the woods as I could get, in a log cabin. Real logs. :D

Answer 30

I've never owned a house. I would prefer to live close to the sea but not so close that I would have to worry about hurricanes or flooding. I live in the city and the country seems rather lonely and isolated to me.

Answer 31

I live on cliffs by the sea (about 1/4 a mile then 300ftr down to sea level (a beach))

Answer 32

Real estate by the sea would be expensive and crowded. Not to mention hurricanes and earthquakes. I'd take the country any day, preferably the northern Midwest. Thanks for the offer. So when do I get it?

Answer 33

Neither is appeal for me now. Too humid by the ocean. Fresh air is nice but cold windy days do nothing for my health in late fall, winter & early spring. The country is beautiful but I have sinus problems - allergies. Also because of health reasons I am much better to be near medical facilities which is just right where I am. Also the array of good restaurants, very good selection of ethnic markets and easy of transportation at home serves me best.

Answer 34

In the country, with a few of the sea.

Answer 35

I have a 4 bed 3 bath in the country i like the seasons i live in the south but in the mountains so we get a touch of snow , fall colors , mild winters

Answer 36

How about a house in the country close to the coast. If it were me though, I would have a cheap house or trailer somewhere in between the coast and mountains and an RV. With an RV, your options are wide open.

Answer 37

A Home by the sea....I've been dreaming about it since I was 10. :) It is always in the back of my mind...one day when I "Hit the Lottery"...yeah, right.

Answer 38

I have a lovely cottage in the countryside. No near neighbours and it suits me fine.

I would not like to live by the sea in case their was ever a Tsunami or even just normal flooding from high winds and tides.

Answer 39

Neither. The sea is cold in the winter and the country has no busses for people who cannot drive. this is a woman after my own heart hence why we are married we see what is so obviously wrong in both places visiting is like giving the grand child back at the end of the day.

Answer 40

Always by the sea. Very comforting. But the cost even for a cottage is probably exhorbitant.

Answer 41

I have river frontage now but would love to live by the sea! I dream of hearing the sound of the surf coming thru the windows at night.

Answer 42

I grew up in the country and loved the serenity but now enjoy the serenity by the sea.

Answer 43

I'd choose an apartment by a lake.

Answer 44

I already live by the sea and don't wish to change.

Answer 45

Coast lines worldwide are eroding so having a house in the country would make more sense.

Answer 46

A nice cottage by the sea,Ahhhh yes

Answer 47

country

Answer 48

By the sea, the beautiful sea!

Answer 49

The country of my choice.

Answer 50

By the sea.

Answer 51

love the energy from water. But the country nice too.

Answer 52

We live out in the country, by a lovely river. We love it!

Answer 53

a nice house in a nice country i would love

Answer 54

In the country with plenty of free land your mind will feel fresh

Answer 55

the sea my choice is the gulf of mexico beachfront near madeira beach

Answer 56

By the sea. Say - Kailua Kona.

Answer 57

I want to live where I a living ... close to my children, close to the Buddhist temple I frequent, close to my friends and the interest groups I belong to.

Especially since my income no longer allows we to afford a car and I take busses to get where I want to get.

Answer 58

In the country, nice and quiet there.

Answer 59

Sea for me!

Answer 60

by the sea

Answer 61

I already have one in the country so I guess I will stay where I am at for now.

Answer 62

I live in a nice house on a lake. I will take that.

Answer 63

In the COUNTRY !

Answer 64

I was born and have always lived in London and at 87 have no desire to live elsewhere

Answer 65

Country.Sea can not talk to me but country men can share woes and joys with me

Answer 66

THE

DESERT

Answer 67

BOTH