We moved from Bucks to Norfolk in June of 2017 to be nearer family. I've wanted to do it for a very long time but work, getting married, having kids and more work always put pay to the idea. Last year we stopped thinking about it, found a house, put our old place on the market and just did it. Best thing I've ever done! (the kids a pretty chuffed too as we're only half a mile from the beach).
The first real test we've had is our budget. My wife although working may not as well be as her wages are really poor. I lost my job just under 6 weeks ago so we're living off the little savings we have - it should be stressful but it isn't. Every morning I get up and walk the pooch on the beach and everything is OK again.
Seems I'm still living the dream although in a little personal nightmare.
Don't look into things too much - just go do it is what I say! Very much seems to be that where there's a will there's a way.