Escape to the Country

With her studies over, artist Julia wants to leave Central London for inspiration in the Dorset countryside. This mom of two also wants to exchange her studio flat for a grown-up house, but will Catherine Gee meet her requests on a budget of £200k?

When Kay and Paul’s young son fell dangerously ill last year, they decided to get out of Cannock and head for North Shropshire. They boy’s grandmother is coming too, so it means the hunt is on for a large house with an annex and land to keep horses.

Denise reviews big budget properties and explores a manor house.