We're both 50+, I have some health conditions, he is healthier (*knock on wood*). This is our first home purchase (despite our ages). Our son (older teen with autism) is quite significantly impacted and will live with us for the rest of our lives.
The home we're looking to buy is in a very rural area. In fact, the county can be described as rural, mostly farming community. The nearest police station and fire station are both 5 miles away, the nearest hospital is about 12 miles away. They just got a new big box store opened about 10.5 miles away. The village is literally a one-road area, there is one pharmacy and that's it. There are no libraries or grocery or other shops around. You'd need to drive 10 miles away for both. The school district will bus my son about 15 miles away to another town for services. For other services and services post school age (23, here), will be 20 miles away.
On the plus side, the home is new and affordable. There is lots of greenery, rolling hills and ponds. Young families unable to afford the urban area are moving in and so far a few dozen families live there, mostly those with elementary school aged kids. I love this town because I grew up in a very rural area but it was a different town and a different place!
However, I want to be practical. The nearest town where I can get services for my son is 20 miles away, and the nearest Big City is 35 miles away.
Would you do this as an older couple, one of whom has health challenges (controlled so far)? Is there anything we should be considering that we're not thinking of, so far? Please advice.
The home we're looking to buy is in a very rural area. In fact, the county can be described as rural, mostly farming community. The nearest police station and fire station are both 5 miles away, the nearest hospital is about 12 miles away. They just got a new big box store opened about 10.5 miles away. The village is literally a one-road area, there is one pharmacy and that's it. There are no libraries or grocery or other shops around. You'd need to drive 10 miles away for both. The school district will bus my son about 15 miles away to another town for services. For other services and services post school age (23, here), will be 20 miles away.
On the plus side, the home is new and affordable. There is lots of greenery, rolling hills and ponds. Young families unable to afford the urban area are moving in and so far a few dozen families live there, mostly those with elementary school aged kids. I love this town because I grew up in a very rural area but it was a different town and a different place!
However, I want to be practical. The nearest town where I can get services for my son is 20 miles away, and the nearest Big City is 35 miles away.
Would you do this as an older couple, one of whom has health challenges (controlled so far)? Is there anything we should be considering that we're not thinking of, so far? Please advice.