I, too, live I my ideal home. It's small, on a small plot in the middle of my small city, easy walking / biking to work, the library, the pub, etc.. I have a very productive outdoor space, with my three season vegetable garden, native fruit trees and bushes. Ditto whoever nixed the notion of a lawn. Mowing is a pointless pain in the ass. While a lot of space, indoor and out, can seem appealing in theory, it ALL takes maintenance and money and time, so be careful what you wish for! Good luck.