Nearest neighbors here are 1/2 mile north and 1/2 mile south, and one of
those houses we actually own and rent out, so we can control who that
neighbor is, east it's over a mile, west it's 2 miles to another house that
we own and rent out. Directly across the road from our house is a third
house that we own but I refuse to rent it out because I simply don't want a
neighbor that close, I've learned my lesson the hard way, it simply wasn't
worth it.

Jim

"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Jim Burns wrote:

I personally can not tolerate neighbors. Not that I do not enjoy
people,
but I am a rather private person. I do not like unannounced visitors,
salesmen, or even phone calls. When I'm at home, I want to be left
alone.
A neighbors repetitive barking dog, leaf blower, or loud muffler would
simply drive me crazy. I feel fortunate that I can live in a rather
isolated area and own all of the surrounding property. I feel sorry for
those who wish they could but can not.

I'm with you, Jim. I bought a former 88 acre farm and built my log
house just about in the center! My driveway is a little bit of a pain
to plow in the winter (1700' long), but my nearest neighbor is more than
a quarter mile away and that suits me just fine. :-)

Matt