This is something my wife and I discuss on occasion and have come to the conclusion that if we were to make such a change it is probably better to do sooner rather than later, that said there are certain realities that mean we can't/shouldn't just drop everything now and head for the hills. Children for one thing.
Still we have a few ideas, the lotto win scenario would be nice and we would probably have a home in both Australia and France and maybe a holiday home on Crete.
More realistically however I believe I have found my little haven and my wife is seemingly on board with it or at least she is while it is still just a dream.
It would tick all of the boxes for astro although seeing may often be a concern. It has a unique, closed and vibrant eco system which would go down well with a love of nature and a place that the kids would get a lot out of. It would definitely be inspirational for my new burgeoning hobby of bonsai and whilst it may not please some it is a fisherman's dream.
Plus as it is an island you can live a very remote life but still never be too far of a drive from the main towns, schools and facilities. Definitely a place we can hopefully build our own home to.
The one concern would be making a living but we would come prepared and try and make as best of it as we can.
Anyway, this place is Kangaroo Island. It also ticks the box of being close enough but far enough away from family in Adelaide although not so great for family in France.
Either way the seed has been planted for future reference, hopefully it is a place we end up but if not then there are thousands of places that could work if we put our minds to it.