We finally got the keys! What €8,000 buys you in rural Bulgaria | UK family starting over (Ep. 2)
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Could you really start a new life abroad?
01:05 – Leaving the UK: chasing a dream in Bulgaria
02:20 – First look: stepping into our €8,000 farmhouse
04:15 – “We’re in!” – exploring the property for the first time
06:40 – Hidden surprises: leaks, cracks & creepy discoveries
09:10 – The garden tour: wells, vines, barns & wild growth
11:30 – Meeting the locals & real estate struggles
14:00 – Viewing more houses: disappointments & tough decisions
17:25 – Finding “the one”: the house that finally feels right
20:10 – Negotiating the price: agents, deals & payments
23:30 – The long search explained: why we almost gave up
27:00 – Signing papers & getting the keys to our future
29:45 – Unlocking the mystery: first time with our new keys
31:10 – Yard plans: tearing down, clearing out & dreaming big
34:20 – Exploring the barn: mud bricks, hay storage & potential
37:40 – Fruit trees, vines & a vineyard of our own
40:05 – Outdoor toilet & quirky Bulgarian features
42:20 – First clean up: weeds, stumps & creating a courtyard
45:15 – Dreams vs. reality: the amount of work ahead
48:00 – Reflections: the rollercoaster journey so far
50:20 – Next week’s promise: full Bulgarian house tour & renovations begin!
Song list:
1. Come Closer
Dawn, Dawn, Dawn
2. For Far Too Long
Wanderer's Trove
3. Memories Forgotten
Eric Fender
4. Moving Out, Moving in
Jay Taylor
5. Searching for Clues
Ludvig Moulin
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