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Downsizing done right

Nicole Laidler • August 19, 2019

Our Homes London & Middlesex, Summer 2019

Decluttering may spark joy, but downsizing from a traditional family home is a step that shouldn’t be taken lightly. After careful consideration, one London couple decided that while they did indeed want to scale down, moving to a condo was not for them. Instead, they have opted to enjoy the next stage of life in a tastefully renovated bungalow. 

“We’re both retired and felt that we no longer wanted to maintain a large house and property,” the homeowner says. 

Spaces to relax individually within a new home and easy access to a backyard and garden were at the top of their checklist nonetheless. After 35 years in the same neighbourhood, the couple didn’t want to lose their sense of community by moving to a different part of town. They wanted the convenience of one floor living in a space that was open and filled with light. They also wanted to incorporate their art and collectibles into the new space.

It took almost five years to find a house that fit the bill.

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