Since we live in probably one of the most sought after area's in the Western Cape, we unfortunately cannot afford to buy a house here. It's just really crazy expensive for what you actually get.
When we went away to Hermanus over the weekend, we've came to the realisation that we will have to move away from Stellenbosch.
First, we thought of buying a house in the Northern Subburbs, but really, I was actually kind of down about it.
I know people say it's OK to live in Kuilsrivier, but seriously, I just can't imagine myself living there.
I must maybe explain to you that South Africa was taken by England, and even though we have been our own republic for about a hundred years now, the class system is still very much alive. You do not want to live outside of your class. (I know... it's 2011. Just because nobody talks about it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist)
I also can't imagine sending our unborn children to a schooling system in Kuilsrivier. No. Can't do that. Ever!
So, after browsing the internet (got to love the internet!), I've found a lot of houses in Brackenfell and Kuilsrivier that match our price range, but zero love for these newly cheaply built houses that are so cramped for space.
And then the light bulb went off... what if we try Paarl? I'm sure we could get something there that's not too bad.
And Paarl has class. Loads of it! And legendary schooling.
So, I found an amazing old house which we could renovate. I LOVE old houses!
This one was sold (which I actually cried about last night, since I actually could see us living there!), but we have till September to find a house.
I want to spend every cent I make on making it perfect and paying it off quickly.
I want to make it ours and make it pretty.
So that when it rains on a cold wintery night here in the Southern Hemisphere, I can cuddle up in J's arms and sleep tight, knowing that we live in a house filled with history and warmth.
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