Describe a place where you would like to live in the future

In the future, I'd like to live in a medium-sized town in the mountains, preferably not too far from a big city. I haven't picked a specific place yet, but I have a clear picture of what I want, and I've been thinking about it since I visited a friend's village a few summers ago.

The kind of place I imagine is a peaceful neighbourhood with fresh air, green hills all around and a river running through it. The town would be small enough that you can reach the market, the school and the post office within walking distance, but large enough to have a hospital, a library and a few cafés. There'd be fast internet, because I'd like to work remotely. The cost of living should also be lower than in the capital, so I could afford a house with a garden.

If I lived there, I'd spend my free time hiking, cycling and growing vegetables, and on weekends I'd probably host barbecues for friends who'd come to escape the noise of the city. I'd like to get involved in local life too, perhaps by teaching a few evening classes or volunteering with a school.

There are several reasons why I'd choose such a place. I currently live in a crowded city, where the air is polluted and everything is rushed, and I've started to find it exhausting. In a smaller community, I think life would be calmer and healthier, and there'd be more of a sense of community. I'd also like my future children to grow up with space to play outside, as I did during my own childhood.