I have found what is probably my perfect flat having looked at around 20 over the last two years with one downfall that the garden (with trees at the very end) backs on to the overground line in Canonbury, London which has tubes through the night. Wanted to find out other people’s experiences living close to train lines. If all other boxes are ticked, would you recommend doing it? Any buyers regret their decision after moving in? How is living with the noise?

I am not concerned about the impact on value or resale likelihood, but more around being able to actually enjoy using the garden and being able to have windows open. With the windows shut, you can’t really hear them at all (despite most windows being only single glaze).