Escape to the Country

Two years in London has been plenty for Tim, Donna, and their young son James. Now a new job sends them to the Peak District. Tim wants a DIY project but Donna’s not so sure. Melissa Porter finds out how adventurous they are with their £600k budget.

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.

The Simmonds family loves the great outdoors. Now Mark and his wife Lynda have put their Bristol home up for sale so they can move there permanently. Mom wants peace and quiet, dad wants outbuildings, and young Adam and Sophie want space to play.

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.

Lindsay and Mark fell in love in Dorset—with each other and the countryside. Now they want to swap their cramped Notting Hill flat for a large country house. Melissa Porter must find a country pad for room for a whole family plus a swimming pool.

Pam and Richard like to agree to disagree so it’s amazing they’ve decided to move to the countryside. Richard needs to be closer to his boat and Pam wants to be close to him, so the challenge is on to find a coastal property in Suffolk.