How Dark Is Dark? Thoughts About Nights In the Country.
It is beautiful at night in more rural areas. You will see more stars than you have ever seen before. It is truly an amazing sight when I go outside and look up on a clear night. There are more shooting stars to wish upon and a clearer view of the constellations. The reason for this is that the further away from the lights of the city and more heavily populated suburbs the less artificial light is put out into the night. When you are closer to any highly populated area the lights from buildings, street lighting, and other man made structures masks the night sky and does not allow the much further light sources from the stars to shine through.
One of the things that many potential home buyers in a rural area don't think about is the fact that there are not street lights on every block. When you are driving at night it can seem very dark and intimidating. Many transfers to the area report that it is scary to them to be without the familiar street lighting of their city or suburban neighborhoods. There is a certain isolation that is felt that can be calming and feel great to some but can really upset others.
If you are planning a move from the city or suburbs to a rural area, make sure you visit the area a night. Find a place to park and spend some time there, don't just drive through. Feel the night, listen to the sounds, and see how the dark affects you. If like many of us, you find you enjoy the beauty of the night then move forward with your plans to buy in a rural location. But if you are worried that the lack of lighting will upset you you may want to rethink the country life.
If you are thinking a a move to the Greater Hudson Valley of New York you can still find the perfect piece of paradise for you as we have a variety of neighborhoods to choose from. Maybe it would be better for you to look in a village, neighborhood development, or one of our local small city locations. This way you can feel the comfort nighttime lighting yet be close enough to enjoy our night sky whenever you want simply by heading a short distance down the road.
Working with an experienced buyer's agent can help you to choose what is best for you. If you are looking for a home in Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan County NY I would love to be your Buyer's Agent. If you are looking elsewhere I would love to find someone in your chosen location to help you. Give me a call or send an email today.
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