Escape to the Country

Dave and Barbara decided to marry on the night they met. Now three years on, the couple want to buy their first home together. Catherine Gee scours the Lincolnshire Fens with £225k for the house that will mark a new start for them and Barbara’s son.

Comedian Scott is looking for a new country home close to his favorite cricket club, Somerset. But with girlfriend Lisa likely to make the move too, should he spend £250k and live mortgage-free or spend up to half a million pounds on a dream home?

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.