Toby, I lost out on three properties when buying in the Cotswolds. Each one hurt, but I then ended up finding something that was incredibly special - a real forever home. That was almost ten years ago and I don't even think about those I lost and the sales that didn't happen. Everyone says things happen for a reason, and it's so true. You have each other, the dogs and a life most can only dream of. Enjoy it.
Hi Will, I'm sorry to hear of the heartache. It's a long and stressful process, isn't it? So glad that you found your forever home - thank you for the well wishes, and certainly enjoying and living in the moment!
My mom always says that things happen for a reason and may not just see it yet. I am glad you are feeling better and took the time for yourself. Always remember you come first. I hope Mikey is doing okay with all that is going on also. Glad you are getting out and exploring.
Hey Toby! So great to see you feeling back to your happier self, & a Pret subscription is a fantastic investment, especially if a reason to get out the house is needed! What an interesting reason to have not been able to sell… that must have been a completely unexpected shock at first… but now quite a unique addition to the story of the cottage, adds a new layer of history behind it 🤍 That ice cube tray is amazing! I’ll be on the hunt when I’m passing a ProCook vendor! Love that you got that coat, never miss a good deal when you see one! Until next time, have a good week & hopefully enjoy some sunshine 😊 Ben x
Hey Ben, my thoughts exactly! Thank you so much for re-affirming that! It was really unexpected, but something we'll have to work around. You're completely right - hopefully something exciting that we can take the time to restore! Thank you so much for the kindness and well wishes as always! Hope you're well? And looking forward to catching up with you very soon!
Your so sweet, you both are ! Sorry to hear about the house. I had my house up for sale at the beginning of the year and the buyers pulled out a week before completion 😢 I found the perfect house aswell ! So I know how your feeling ! But Ive been thinking about two properties aswell ! If I had your cottage I’d never leave ! Your home is beautiful x
I agree .. moving house is as stressful as a divorce or bereavement....and when things do always go to plan when we think they should it's hard to except....but things do fall into place eventually...I am so happy you are back and getting legal documents sorted ...that should be a weight lifted.... yes a change is a good a rest ...lovely things for your new home x. .I hope all goes well any alterations...I would love to change so much in my home...but it's not possible as yet...but more importantly I am very grateful for all I have and the roof over my head...with the luxury of the warmth...the comfort and what I already have .😊. After loosing my sister last year ...I have a thought ... that I would give it all up just to have her back....in an instant... Xx😢. Lots of love to you both and Stormy and Ziggy..🐕🐕 x
Hi June, it really can be can't it. But you're so right that everything happens for a reason. We're definitely relieved to be staying put for longer and leaving things up to fate. We'll see what happens! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. You must have had such a difficult year, but I'm sure she would be incredibly proud of the strong & loving person you are. Sending so much love and well wishes your way xx
I'm so sorry to hear that Jill. You certainly aren't - there's always someone just a step away, be it a phone call, walk, trip to the doctors or even supermarket. xx
Toby...glad to hear that you are feeling better. Never feel you have to apologize for not feeling well or for not being yourself. Also glad to hear that you are keeping the cottage. Not being from England I'm not familiar with what it means to have your home "listed". Does a listed property have historic significance? If so, might that then increase the value of your home? One last question...are you now bound by limitations on what you can change or not change in your home because it is listed? Stay well...trust in Mikey...and mostly trust in yourself. BTW...it's not sunny in sunny Florida today 😥
Thank you so much Jim. It's complicated and really does depend on the type of listing, grade 2 being one of the more common in the UK. Ours has a few different factors, but whether it increases the value is very dependent on who's interested in buying it! But a nice thought that I hadn't yet considered. You're absolutely right too, that we're now limited to what we can do in the cottage. Particularly external changes! And we'll have to change some of the things that we've actually done! Thanks again for watching and hope the sun shines there very soon! x
Toby, am really glad you're not selling the cottage. I think it's so you and Mikey. I love it and wish I had one living here in the US, but. I wish I had clued in on how you were feeling...I'm sorry. Hope you are doing much better.
I’m another one who writes lists of things I’d like to buy over the year - purely because I’m so forgetful I forget how much I want something 😂 Adore the coat! What a find! And I saw you wearing it recently on instagram and thought how unique and smart it looked! 😍✨
It's absolutely bad form that your solicitors didn't do their research and find out your cottage was listed! That's precisely what you pay for! I sincerely hope you're not having to pay them for their mistake.
Hello Toby, given the recent news, that your home is listed, are there any complications you now face, with the work that has been already done to your beautiful cottage? Listen homes, usually have very harsh rules on what can and cannot be done to the building. I really hope, you have not fallen out of love with your beautiful home! Its truly stunning, I am sure, that staying in it might be the best outcome after all.
Hello! Yes, absolutely. There'll be certain things we'll need to change, but we're working with tradespeople and architects to make changes we need to, whilst still making it a home we love!
Toby, I lost out on three properties when buying in the Cotswolds. Each one hurt, but I then ended up finding something that was incredibly special - a real forever home. That was almost ten years ago and I don't even think about those I lost and the sales that didn't happen. Everyone says things happen for a reason, and it's so true. You have each other, the dogs and a life most can only dream of. Enjoy it.
Hi Will, I'm sorry to hear of the heartache. It's a long and stressful process, isn't it? So glad that you found your forever home - thank you for the well wishes, and certainly enjoying and living in the moment!
Just discovered your channel - love it! I’m now going back and binge watching past videos. 😀
That's SO kind of you - thank you so much!
My mom always says that things happen for a reason and may not just see it yet. I am glad you are feeling better and took the time for yourself. Always remember you come first. I hope Mikey is doing okay with all that is going on also. Glad you are getting out and exploring.
Your mum is a clever lady! Thank you so much and really appreciate the well wishes xx
Pret subscription is a great idea! Hope you’re both doing ok x
It has really made the biggest difference Ella! xx
another great vlog Toby glad you feeling better and look forward to learning more about the cottage and seeingyour updates ..enjoy your beautiful home
Thank you so much Caroline! It'll all be coming very soon! x
Look on the bright side. Your existing home is beautiful. You may want to wait because house prices may fall. Bide your time. Your day will come.
Thank you so much! You're so right xx
Hey Toby! So great to see you feeling back to your happier self, & a Pret subscription is a fantastic investment, especially if a reason to get out the house is needed! What an interesting reason to have not been able to sell… that must have been a completely unexpected shock at first… but now quite a unique addition to the story of the cottage, adds a new layer of history behind it 🤍
That ice cube tray is amazing! I’ll be on the hunt when I’m passing a ProCook vendor! Love that you got that coat, never miss a good deal when you see one!
Until next time, have a good week & hopefully enjoy some sunshine 😊 Ben x
Hey Ben, my thoughts exactly! Thank you so much for re-affirming that! It was really unexpected, but something we'll have to work around. You're completely right - hopefully something exciting that we can take the time to restore!
Thank you so much for the kindness and well wishes as always! Hope you're well? And looking forward to catching up with you very soon!
Your so sweet, you both are ! Sorry to hear about the house. I had my house up for sale at the beginning of the year and the buyers pulled out a week before completion 😢 I found the perfect house aswell ! So I know how your feeling ! But Ive been thinking about two properties aswell ! If I had your cottage I’d never leave ! Your home is beautiful x
I agree .. moving house is as stressful as a divorce or bereavement....and when things do always go to plan when we think they should it's hard to except....but things do fall into place eventually...I am so happy you are back and getting legal documents sorted ...that should be a weight lifted.... yes a change is a good a rest ...lovely things for your new home x. .I hope all goes well any alterations...I would love to change so much in my home...but it's not possible as yet...but more importantly I am very grateful for all I have and the roof over my head...with the luxury of the warmth...the comfort and what I already have .😊. After loosing my sister last year ...I have a thought ... that I would give it all up just to have her back....in an instant... Xx😢. Lots of love to you both and Stormy and Ziggy..🐕🐕 x
Hi June, it really can be can't it. But you're so right that everything happens for a reason. We're definitely relieved to be staying put for longer and leaving things up to fate. We'll see what happens! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. You must have had such a difficult year, but I'm sure she would be incredibly proud of the strong & loving person you are. Sending so much love and well wishes your way xx
@@Tobyshome thank you so much xx 💝
I too have been struggling and this helped me so much , to hear that I'm not alone X X
I'm so sorry to hear that Jill. You certainly aren't - there's always someone just a step away, be it a phone call, walk, trip to the doctors or even supermarket. xx
Toby...glad to hear that you are feeling better. Never feel you have to apologize for not feeling well or for not being yourself.
Also glad to hear that you are keeping the cottage. Not being from England I'm not familiar with what it means to have your home "listed". Does a listed property have historic significance? If so, might that then increase the value of your home? One last question...are you now bound by limitations on what you can change or not change in your home because it is listed?
Stay well...trust in Mikey...and mostly trust in yourself.
BTW...it's not sunny in sunny Florida today 😥
Thank you so much Jim. It's complicated and really does depend on the type of listing, grade 2 being one of the more common in the UK. Ours has a few different factors, but whether it increases the value is very dependent on who's interested in buying it! But a nice thought that I hadn't yet considered. You're absolutely right too, that we're now limited to what we can do in the cottage. Particularly external changes! And we'll have to change some of the things that we've actually done!
Thanks again for watching and hope the sun shines there very soon! x
Toby, am really glad you're not selling the cottage. I think it's so you and Mikey. I love it and wish I had one living here in the US, but. I wish I had clued in on how you were feeling...I'm sorry. Hope you are doing much better.
that's very kind Joseph. It really does feel like a part of us, and I'm feeling so much better at the moment thank you!
Subscribed!! Will be binge watching tomorrow x
Thanks so much Becca! xx
I’m another one who writes lists of things I’d like to buy over the year - purely because I’m so forgetful I forget how much I want something 😂 Adore the coat! What a find! And I saw you wearing it recently on instagram and thought how unique and smart it looked! 😍✨
Love the new coat.
Thanks Tracy, shame it'll be a while until I can wear it - though I'm not too upset, given how beautiful it is outside right now! xx
Love the coat on you. The colour suits you - its perfect. ❤
That's so sweet of you Jacqui! Thank you very much for saying so! Sending love and well wishes to you!
[I love that you are always clean shaven]
It's absolutely bad form that your solicitors didn't do their research and find out your cottage was listed! That's precisely what you pay for! I sincerely hope you're not having to pay them for their mistake.
I agree Diane! We're discussing the appropriate solution, considering there'll be lots of ongoing expenses!
Take care of yourself X, As always enjoyed your video... 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for saying so!
Hello Toby, given the recent news, that your home is listed, are there any complications you now face, with the work that has been already done to your beautiful cottage? Listen homes, usually have very harsh rules on what can and cannot be done to the building.
I really hope, you have not fallen out of love with your beautiful home! Its truly stunning, I am sure, that staying in it might be the best outcome after all.
Hello! Yes, absolutely. There'll be certain things we'll need to change, but we're working with tradespeople and architects to make changes we need to, whilst still making it a home we love!
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Love the coat
Thank you Catherine!
[I hope Mikey has been there for you while you suffer in silence]
Thank you David!