Hi there,
Hope it all goes well for you. I grew up in the country too and unlike my peers, I didn't want to leave and get myself off to London as soon as I possibly could....
Remember - you can always rent a few acres and see how you get on. People often seem to overlook renting, but if you dont have a lot of cash, its the way forward. Maybe you know some people with paddocks that need them grazing? That way you could get em rent free if you throw em a lamb each year....