Escape to the Country

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.

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.

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.