Escape to the Country

Val and partner Jill want to go green in Wales, but while they want compost loos and a windfarm Jill’s two teenagers have other ideas. Can Melissa Porter find a home for all tastes within the £350,000 budget?

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.

IT Consultant Helen wants to swap her heels for wellies and her trendy city flat for a grown-up home in the countryside. She’s got £450k for a house in the Essex countryside with a kitchen that’s built for entertaining. Melissa Porter is on the case.

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.

Young Jack has signed for Chelsea’s under nines, now the whole family want to swap their Ruislip suburban home for the Berkshire countryside. Jack wants a big garden for his football practice, mom wants a heart of the home kitchen.

Catherine Gee has a challenge on her hands; she’s on the hunt for a four-bedroom country home in Norfolk for less than two hundred thousand pounds.... Mom Nishi has already got an offer on her home in St Albans so she’s ready for a quick move.

Michael and Diana want a complete change of lifestyle with a move to Devon. Driving instructor Michael wants to turn his back on Dartford’s congestion. He and Diana have £375k to find a home that will attract friends and family for the weekend.

Tessa and David have rapidly grown into a family with the arrival of twins. Now they want to leave their frenetic life in Brixton. They have £400k for a rural retreat in Wiltshire to raise their children and help David fulfil his writing ambitions.

Flight attendant Louise and her pilot boyfriend Chris crisscross the globe staying in all the top cities. Now they’re buying their first home together and know exactly what they’re looking for – a peaceful country sanctuary.