Escape to the Country

Melissa Porter has a modest £250, 000 to spend to bring together a couple who met on the internet. Wendi and her partner Ben want to live under the one roof in West Yorkshire – they say they are happy to renovate but just how brave are they?

Wayne and his family want a grand house in rural Essex with plenty of space inside for entertaining and plenty of room outside for a pool. The only condition is it must be within commuting distance of Canvey’s football ground.

Jules explores historic houses, their grades, and meets a blacksmith.