malks

i live right next to a dual carriageway (trying to upgrade to motorway) and as has been said, you very quickly become oblivious to the noise outside. it just becomes part of the background noise and you dont notice it.

i would say you will notice a bit more dirt and dust and stuff about the house though. it sounds weird but if you have the windows open the window sills inside and stuff are always dusty/dirty. my folks also have a caravan parked in the garden and that shows how much dirt and crap come off the road!

but we also have a summer house/hut/shed type thing out the back and can happily sit in there over the summer and have bbq's with friends out in the garden.

but the huge bonus is being 1min away from being on main roads north/south/east or west. which is good for work or play!