I think is sounds wonderful and I think your kids will love it!! I would love to make a move like that but am hesistant to because I must say I like the convenience of having everything close by. But from a lifestyle perspective and for the kids I would love it. I think more kids these days need to connect more with nature... I think the only times kids wouldn't like it is when they're teenagers and want to see friends and get into mischief....

Enough of my rant...