gzz, totally understand that you want acreage. We felt the same, but, 20+ years ago in San Diego, we were able to choose a home that has acreage and is still city and beach close. If I were making that decision in today’s market, and, if I had to make a choice, I’d probably pass on the rural acreage in order to continue to accommodate our lifestyle.
That said, it sounds like you’ve checked all of your boxes, so I wish you the best, and I hope it all works out the way you’ve envisioned.
