I grew up on a 40 acre farm, which was a small farm for the area. I hated it as a kid and always vowed that I was moving into the cities. (Twin Cities, Minneapolis/St Paul) I did for a while, then realized I hated to have to say Hi to my neighbors every time I stepped out the door. So, no I live about 4 miles from that little farm that I grew up on. Out in the country again, but I only have four acres.
I know what you mean about peaceful. I have two ponds behind my house and I get to watch the ducks bring their babies out. And I get quite a variety of birds.
The mowing takes a while...