Escape to the Country

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.

Tracey is a passionate organic gardener – she wants to swap her suburban backyard for a house with plenty of land in the South Yorkshire countryside. There also must be room for her partner Paul and his beloved sports car.

The suburbs of Glasgow have been home to Malcolm for 30 years. Now he wants to escape to Sir Walter Scott country–the Scottish Borders. Melissa Porter turns up a few surprises in her search for a traditional cottage for Malcolm and his partner Cath.