A Bristol woman has swapped city living for a fresh start in a Somerset village after moving house for the seventh time.
Kirsty Baughan has relocated from a two-bedroom Victorian property in Bristol to a three-bedroom home at the Polden Orchards development in Puriton, near Bridgwater.
Having worked from home for more than a decade, Kirsty said the move felt like a positive new chapter rather than a daunting change.
She said: "I'm really looking forward to having a blank canvas and a much bigger kitchen.
"I've moved quite a few times now, and as you get older you start to appreciate something that's low maintenance."
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Kirsty said the space and practicality of the property were among the main attractions.
Her new home includes an upgraded kitchen, a garage, and a third bedroom which will be used as a home office and guest room.
Her son, who serves in the Army, will continue to visit while on leave, while her seven-year-old Sprocker Spaniel, Ronnie, has already settled into his new surroundings.
Kirsty said a strong sense of community was one of the key reasons behind her decision to move.
She added: "The sense of community was a big factor in my decision to relocate and I'm looking forward to getting involved locally and building new connections in my new surroundings.
"I'm not tied to Bristol in the way I once was.
"It feels like the right time for a fresh chapter and I'm looking forward to putting down roots for the long term."
The move was completed through a part-exchange scheme offered by housebuilder David Wilson Redrow South West, helping avoid complications linked to a property chain.
Louise Ware, sales director for David Wilson Redrow South West, said: "It's fantastic to hear Kirsty is looking forward to immersing herself in the local community.
"Since welcoming its first residents in 2024, Polden Orchards has become a well-established community where neighbours are putting down roots and enjoying village life."
Polden Orchards, on Woolavington Road in Puriton, offers a range of three and four-bedroom homes and is located close to Bridgwater, the M5 motorway, and the Somerset coast.
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