JRobyn mentioned feasibility/cost of your utilities. I always wondered why folks with tons of acreage built their homes next to the roads with all the noise, dust and loss of privacy. Well ... now I know - lol.
We just broke ground on our new home, 2500' of trench for electrical and water, and 3500' of driveway. Before anyone even shows up with a hammer, we'll be almost $50K into the project. On one hand, I'm sick about the upfront cost. On the other, it's our retirement home and I don't want to compromise the goal of seclusion. The driveway could have been 1000' shorter but with the additional length it will be totally out of view from the home.
I'll probably need to start a Go-Fund-Me page and have all you guys chip in before this is over