So guys, my week has been flipped upside down. Last Wednesday we finally got a move date from our solicitor of THIS FRIDAY (23rd February) which meant we literally have less than a week and a half to prepare to move. While we had done plenty in terms of prep, we hadn’t begun to pack yet simply because the whole process of buying and selling in this country is incredibly delicate so we didn’t want to start until we knew for sure the sale was going through. Happily, we are in a short chain – essentially, there are only 3 properties meaning that there’s someone buying our house (first time buyers), we are buying another house and the people we were buying from are buying an empty house of their own and everyone has to agree to exchange contracts and move on the same day. Yes, it’s crazy how it all works and I’ll never understand it because if anyone pulls out, the whole chain falls apart. Thank goodness, we’ve been able to retain our chain with no issues and everything is going through! Yay!
This means I can FINALLY share the house we are buying – at least the outside for now! The pictures I have at the moment show the previous owner’s things in situ so I probably won’t share that out of respect for their privacy but it’s a start, right?
So that’s our new beauty! It’s a double-fronted Victorian property built around 1889. It’s nearly double the width of our current (previous? I don’t know how to refer to it now!) house but it’s not quite as deep if that makes sense. Basically, the layout is wonderful – for some reason, I always wanted a house where you walk in and could go either left or right into a room and that’s what we have here.
Now, we have BIG plans for the layout downstairs which I will share with you as soon as I can and hopefully, those changes will begin as soon as we move in so that’s kind of exciting. I promise there will be much much more to come.
Until then, I will be on a little break as we get ourselves packed up and moved. I expect the break won’t be too long – I’ll be dying to share, believe me – but you’ll have to forgive my absence for at least a little while. I have no doubt at all I’ll be sharing at least some of the journey on my Instagram Stories so if you aren’t following me on there, please do so you can see some behind-the-scenes!
I’ve always loved this quote so much and it seems appropriate to share it here today!
I just want to say a huge thank you for continuing with me on my little journey. Swoon Worthy started because we moved into a house we loved and wanted to catalogue the process of turning it into a home and now, we get to share the adventure all over again. Of course, there are so many more now following me on this adventure and I couldn’t be more grateful for all the love and support from all of you who visit my blog.
Thank you thank you and thank you! And see you on the flip side! ACK! SO EXCITING OMG.
Yay! Finally! So happy for you both! The house looks lovely from the outside and it’s so exciting to have another project! ;-) xo
PS: that means you’re not moving on “you know which weekend”…AAHHH…BAHAHA!!! ;-)
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you and eagerly await more posts on the new digs. I hope the fur babies transition well. We were able to take Viper (our first Sheltie) to visit the new house (actually 150+ years old) a few times before we moved therefore he had smelled the place thoroughly and was comfortable there – no acting out. Hope you can do the same!
Can’t wait for the new photos and good luck!
xo Susan
Happy packing. I’m glad all is well and you’ll soon making your mark in the new home. All the best!
Congratulations!! That home is just stunning. I can’t wait for the new house posts.
Hope everything goes well and you have a smooth transition. Looks lovely and I can’t wait to see the beautiful touch you put on this residence. Best wishes and congratulations!
Congratulations! Beautiful proportions and great period details on the outside. Can’t wait to see your take on it. Does it have a garage/workshop for Mr Swoonworthy or is he happy to leave work at work?
This is so exciting, it looks so gorgeous from the outside!! I hope you enjoy your new home and new area! Emilee xx @frolicandfro
Wowee! It’s stunning. A double fronted house is the dream. So pleased for you xx
What a gorgeous home! Hope everything goes well – can’t wait to see what you do with the place! X
Arghhhh! Eeeek! OMG! I am so excited for you and your house (soon to be home) is absolutely gorgeous. I am green with envy but so looking forward to your interior journey. Good luck with the packing, move and unpacking. Beautiful windows too 💋💋 xx
Love it. So very happy and excited for you. xo
Enjoy the fabulous journey, Kimberly!! One reason I’ve moved houses 8 times in the past 10 years is to have fun redecorating, and I’m sure you’re of a similar breed, haha!
Very nice! I’ve always liked double fronted houses. I lived in one as a teenager and it had a lovely wide hallway, with a parquet floor and galleried landing and hall upstairs.
You must be so excited! I hope your move goes smoothly and look forward to following your journey making your new house a home.
Yayyy!! So so excited for you! Good luck with the packing and the move, lovely. Can’t wait to see more of your absolutely gorgeous new home! xxx
Congratulations and good luck with the move!
I’ve always wanted a double fronted house. Looks fab 😀 congrats
This looks lovely and I can’t wait to see what you do with the inside, good luck with the move – its never easy !! x
May your move be uneventful! Looking forward to the adventures
Yay for a moving date. That’s very exciting. Good luck with the move to Shropshire – I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as I do! House looks stunning xx
Great news Kimberley! Never did bump into you at the supermarket after all!
I love Shrewsbury and as much as I enjoy living in Cheadle Heath I would jump at the chance to live in Shrewsbury.
I hope the move isn’t too stressful.
Bon Voyage!
Yvonne
OMG! The house looks so cute! I cannot wait to see you do it up! Good luck with the move! :)
Wow so excited for you and a double fronted home that’s a dream xx Trish 🏡🏡
Congrats! So excited right along with you. Cannot wait to see the new place and watch you make it your own. Happy Moving!!!
This looks a wonderful new home. Congratulations, I love your blog, will be following all the way!! God luck with your move xx
It looks great Kimberley! Hope everything goes smooth with the move. I can’t wait to see the inside :)
Exciting times ahead. It looks very majestic you will have a ball. Xxx
So excited for you and I can’t wait to see the new home and the subsequent renovations! Good luck, I hope everything goes well. LOVE the brick. xo
The house looks awesome, I love that brick colour. I am originally from Manchester now living in Canada & must visit Shrewsbury on my next trip back looks like a lovely town. Good luck & can’t wait to see all your plans evolve.
Wishing you both the best of luck with the move, and much happiness in your new home.
Beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing…