Escape to the Country

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.

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.

Chris and Tina grew up in the countryside and want the same for their children. With a budget of £900k they’re looking for the perfect home on the Kent-East Sussex border. Melissa Porter turns up a few surprises, including a home with a famous past.