Germany also had a cold spell after a week of short skirt weather before Easter. Still rather cool, but slowly getting better, at least here in Heidelberg. I heard they had to shovel snow on Easter Monday in Munich.
@Sobachatina I overlooked a lot of my "must haves" just because of the location (view + forest nearby)
still slightly agonizing over the decision, in fact. But I think it will turn out OK in the end. I simply need the right furniture to be able to stash all the stuff I have.