Escape to the Country

Up until now the Kent family’s enjoyment of the countryside was limited to weekends. They’ve sold their home in Bristol and need to find a new country home fast. It must be in the Forest of Dean and have three bedrooms and a large garden—for £250k.

Jennie is selling her bed and breakfast following her husband’s death. She wants a Yorkshire country home where she can throw parties and teach Malaysian cooking. Catherine Gee must also find a double garage for Jennie’s son, who’s moving with her.

David and Sarah have just eight weeks to move their lives to Cornwall before Sarah starts a new job. Catherine Gee has £200,000 to find a character cottage with a downstairs bedroom for dad Bert.

Writer Ian has £300k to spend on a country home in Lancashire with some requests. Ian suffered nerve damage to his leg and uses sticks or a wheelchair to get about, so Catherine looks for a single-story house with a level and easy-access garden.

Arun is a bit of a property expert, and he and his wife Rita want to move to Herefordshire where Arun plans to raise pet pigs! So he needs outbuildings and land as well as a house which is full of character.

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?

Single dad Rob wants to return to his country roots and move children Talitha and Kyle to Wiltshire. He needs room for the nanny and the kids add space for a pony and a quad to the list. Melissa Porter has £420k for a home to make everyone happy.

Jacqui has lived in the southeast for 50 years, but now that husband Colin has retired, she wants to return “home” to Devon. Melissa Porter has £400,000 to find a bungalow with big rooms and breath-taking views.

Jean and Steve want to move permanently to their favorite holiday destination: the Norfolk Broads. With £325,000 to spend, can Catherine Gee find a three-bedroom house that fits the bill and sits on the water?