I can perfectly understand what you say Gayle
At my works they think I'm nuts for living here, yet I tell them the following
"30 mins from M/c centre, 45 mins from the sea, an hour from the Lakes, Ribble Valley on the doorstep, countryside within minutes, a choice of 5 good market towns within 30 mins and more out of town shopping centres than you can shake a stick at. Add to the mix house prices at least half what you pay in Cheshire and I can afford a better standard of living then my friends who are on 25% more than me"
The downsides? 60 mins each way to commute but tbh if I worked in B/burn and had to be in at 9 then it would probably take a good 30-40 mins
High council tax ( I pay more for Band C than mates at work in band E!!!) is not good though, have a word Gayle
