0:00:02 > 0:00:05Believe it or not, I'm standing quite literally on the edge of nowhere.
0:00:05 > 0:00:10Intrigued? Find out more in a moment when we escape to the country.
0:00:23 > 0:00:28This week, I'll be helping an animal-loving couple find a perfect pad in the country,
0:00:28 > 0:00:32and our search for that fantasy island seems never-ending.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- There's room for an island.- You could fit an island in there perfectly.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37You could fit a continent in here, young lady.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41But will they land more than they bargained for with the mystery house?
0:00:43 > 0:00:49This week, we're in Norfolk, and this area of marshland used to be, according to the 19th century
0:00:49 > 0:00:55directories, known as Nowhere, where for hundreds of years, local residents would come to pan
0:00:55 > 0:01:00not for gold but for salt, which they used to preserve their food.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04However, in 1862, Nowhere was formally incorporated into
0:01:04 > 0:01:08the local parish of Acle, and now no longer appears on the map.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14Norfolk, in East Anglia, is the fifth largest county in England,
0:01:14 > 0:01:16looking out over the North Sea.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Its landscape may be flat,
0:01:18 > 0:01:23but it's no less beautiful for that, with 100 miles of sweeping coastline
0:01:23 > 0:01:29offering up stunning white sandy beaches and quiet seaside towns.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33And from these shores emerged one of Britain's most famous seafarers -
0:01:33 > 0:01:37Admiral Lord Nelson, who was born and schooled here.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40But he wasn't the only water lover.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44Two million visitors a year flock to the Norfolk Broads, the UK's largest
0:01:44 > 0:01:48protected wetland, to soak up its wildlife and expansive views
0:01:48 > 0:01:51from the comfort of their pleasure boats.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56On firmer ground, Norfolk is home to a host of historic buildings,
0:01:56 > 0:01:59from its 650 medieval churches
0:01:59 > 0:02:04to its royal residence, the spectacular Sandringham Estate.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07And there are plenty of rural hideaways to tempt any escapee,
0:02:07 > 0:02:12from the traditional flint cottages to detached period homes.
0:02:14 > 0:02:19From Rule Britannia to Cool Britannia, Norfolk is on the up.
0:02:19 > 0:02:25Despite being the butt of many comedians' jokes over the years, the county is on a new
0:02:25 > 0:02:30charm offensive, championing itself not only as a great holiday location
0:02:30 > 0:02:33but as a world class business destination too.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37And there are some first-rate properties to be found in the county.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40Here are a few currently on the market.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43For a cool £1 million, this Grade-II listed,
0:02:43 > 0:02:46six-bedroom manor house in Lingwood
0:02:46 > 0:02:49still has period features stretching back to the 1600s
0:02:49 > 0:02:52in its magnificent reception rooms.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55The more modern garden room is very much in keeping
0:02:55 > 0:03:00and has delightful sunny views over the lawns outside.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02£525,000 would land you
0:03:02 > 0:03:05this four-bedroom barn conversion near Bungay.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08With walls replaced by full-length windows,
0:03:08 > 0:03:10the property makes the most of natural light.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14The kitchen-diner is a hub for entertaining, and there's
0:03:14 > 0:03:18an alfresco option with the patio, which all the rooms lead out to.
0:03:18 > 0:03:24And for just shy of £300,000, this quirky 1950s three-bedroom cottage
0:03:24 > 0:03:27in Barton Turf features a modernised kitchen
0:03:27 > 0:03:31and comfortable dining in the recently added conservatory,
0:03:31 > 0:03:33which overlooks the private rear garden.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40We've searched high and low to find the very best properties here in Norfolk.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42All that's missing is this week's house hunters.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44Let me introduce you to Carol and Philip.
0:03:44 > 0:03:49Philip, who's a fireman, and Carol have lived in their three-bedroom
0:03:49 > 0:03:53semi-detached house in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, for nine years.
0:03:53 > 0:03:58Phil works in London, but will be retiring in a couple of years, so they've decided that now is the time
0:03:58 > 0:04:05to put down some roots in rural Norfolk, and it doesn't sound like they're going to be lonely.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10We like adopting animals that need looking after, and we think we'll
0:04:10 > 0:04:15be able to do that better if we move to a larger property, bigger garden,
0:04:15 > 0:04:23and we can then sort of adopt as many animals as we want to and look after them and give them a good home.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26Another good reason is that Norfolk is only a couple of hours away,
0:04:26 > 0:04:32and we have three children, we have two grandchildren and we still want to be part of their lives.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35So far, Carol and Phil have not been prepared to compromise.
0:04:35 > 0:04:43This is probably going to be our final move and we want to make sure that the property that we get
0:04:43 > 0:04:49is perfect, so we have a quite demanding wish list for you to look at.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53That sounds ominous. So, what kind of property are they looking for?
0:04:53 > 0:04:56It must be detached, it must be in a rural location.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00Three or four bedrooms, with a good sized lounge, a good sized kitchen
0:05:00 > 0:05:06- and a nice big garden.- And there are some other important considerations.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11I'd really love a big kitchen, with a big range cooker and a big island
0:05:11 > 0:05:14in the centre, so that we can cook together and entertain together.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18Moving to Norfolk would mean a complete lifestyle change for Carol and I.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24Within the next two years, I'll be retiring, I'll have a lot more time on my hands for interesting
0:05:24 > 0:05:31activities such as boating, horse riding, long walks with the dogs and hopefully trips to the seaside.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35I'm a great animal lover and I'd love to adopt more dogs and cats,
0:05:35 > 0:05:37but also, I'm worried about
0:05:37 > 0:05:39the plight of the battery hens
0:05:39 > 0:05:41that need adopting at the moment,
0:05:41 > 0:05:45and one of my passions would be to get some from a battery farm
0:05:45 > 0:05:46and give them a good home
0:05:46 > 0:05:48for the rest of their lives.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51Are there any special features they're after?
0:05:51 > 0:05:57A unique feature I think that I'd like in the new property would be an inglenook fireplace.
0:05:57 > 0:06:02I think it would be lovely curling up on a winter's evening in front of a wood burner. Wouldn't it?
0:06:02 > 0:06:08Very nice. We've seen a couple of barn conversions on our travels,
0:06:08 > 0:06:14and I particularly like the character of those properties, with the vaulted ceilings and the beams.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18And we may have another resident to consider if Carol gets her way.
0:06:18 > 0:06:24I'm quite keen on adopting a donkey as well, but I've got to convince Phil of this.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28Yeah, I'm very keen to adopt a donkey as well,
0:06:28 > 0:06:32but if I let you have a free rein,
0:06:32 > 0:06:37we'd have London Zoo down here, so I do have to rein you in a little bit.
0:06:37 > 0:06:43Carol and Phil already have their house on the market for just shy of £350,000.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47So, with that in mind, what's the budget for their new house in Norfolk?
0:06:47 > 0:06:51Our budget for our move is £350,000.
0:06:53 > 0:06:59We're after a period detached property with a good-sized kitchen and open fireplaces.
0:06:59 > 0:07:06Outside, we need enough land for Carol to adopt a whole menagerie of animals in need of some TLC.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09But I think a paddock for the donkeys may be pushing it.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13Although Norfolk is affordable, finding a detached country property
0:07:13 > 0:07:19with land and on their budget, well, it's a big ask.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21The couple want to be close enough
0:07:21 > 0:07:22to London for Phil to commute
0:07:22 > 0:07:24to work and for Carol to continue
0:07:24 > 0:07:26looking after their grandchildren.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28So with transport links in mind,
0:07:28 > 0:07:30our house search will radiate out
0:07:30 > 0:07:31from Norwich, from where
0:07:31 > 0:07:34countryside is just a short drive away.
0:07:34 > 0:07:39In today's show, we've lined up three fantastic properties which I hope fit the bill,
0:07:39 > 0:07:45but I won't be revealing the price of each until they've had a guess first.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48As always, I'll be serving up a mystery property
0:07:48 > 0:07:51to challenge everything they thought they wanted.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- Hi, guys. Welcome to Norfolk. - Thank you.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00So, your house is on the market in Potters Bar.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- How is that progressing? - Yeah, slow but sure.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04We've had a couple of second viewings, so that's all good.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07So we'll be keeping our fingers crossed on that front.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Absolutely.- Now, budgets. Remind me what your budget is.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13The budget is £350,000.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16And is there any flexibility on that at all?
0:08:16 > 0:08:21There's a little flexibility upwards, yeah, we could possibly go to 375.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26I know, Carol, you don't want to be too far away from your grandchildren. Two hours max?
0:08:26 > 0:08:30And, Phil, you still need to commute into London for a few more years.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- I would do, yes.- So why Norfolk?
0:08:32 > 0:08:36Basically, because it's closer to the family.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39We did look at another couple of places.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43We looked at Cornwall and we looked at the Lake District, but they're really too far away.
0:08:43 > 0:08:49Norfolk is a beautiful county, we've come here quite a lot of times and we love it.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52It's easier to get back to the grandchildren.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56We're very much into nature and conservation and things like that,
0:08:56 > 0:09:00and there's wildlife sanctuaries to go and have a look at, so that's another good reason as well.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Because it does sound like you're going to have your own sanctuary!
0:09:03 > 0:09:06How many animals do you want to re-home?
0:09:06 > 0:09:08We'll do our best.
0:09:08 > 0:09:09It's up for discussion.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11Discussion and negotiation!
0:09:11 > 0:09:16It is, yes, Carol will have the zoo and I'll have to balance that down a bit.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20I was worried whether we were trying to find you a property, or Noah's Ark.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22We've already got Noah's Ark.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Is it a new Noah's Ark in Norwich?
0:09:24 > 0:09:28Yes, probably. Obviously, we'll have our rescue animals that we've got at the moment
0:09:28 > 0:09:32and bring those with us, and hopefully taking on a few more.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36Well, we do have some great properties lined up, and of course, the mystery property.
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- Are you ready to get started?- Yes. - Very much so. Very excited. - Let's go.- Thank you.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45Carol and Phil have set us a budget of £350,000,
0:09:45 > 0:09:50but could stretch to 375,000 for the perfect property.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53And even they admit they've got a demanding wish list,
0:09:53 > 0:09:57which includes a good-sized family living room
0:09:57 > 0:10:00topped off with an inglenook fireplace,
0:10:00 > 0:10:02a large country kitchen,
0:10:02 > 0:10:03three to four bedrooms
0:10:03 > 0:10:06and enough land so they can re-home
0:10:06 > 0:10:08their rescued animals, including space for hens
0:10:08 > 0:10:10and ideally a donkey.
0:10:10 > 0:10:15So, with this big move - and I know you love your horses,
0:10:15 > 0:10:16your ponies, your donkeys -
0:10:16 > 0:10:19but, Phil, you want to take up horse riding?
0:10:19 > 0:10:21Yes, I definitely want to have a go at horse riding, Nicky.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25It's not something that I've done before,
0:10:25 > 0:10:28but it's definitely something I'm looking forward to giving a go at.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31Well, I'm impressed. I horse ride - badly, I have to say -
0:10:31 > 0:10:34but I'm very impressed. You're never too old, you see.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36But it's a long way down when you come off.
0:10:36 > 0:10:41It's a long way down, especially for me, and perhaps you can give me some tips on what to do.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44Hang on tightly! That would be it.
0:10:44 > 0:10:45Hang on and be nice to your horse.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50Our first property takes us eight miles outside Norwich
0:10:50 > 0:10:52to the public village of Coltishall,
0:10:52 > 0:10:55often dubbed the gateway to the Broads.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59Besides its thatched cottage, built using the distinctive knapped flint,
0:10:59 > 0:11:01the village has some traditional shops,
0:11:01 > 0:11:05and there are some eye-catching period properties dotted about.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08So, let's see if the style of our first house
0:11:08 > 0:11:10gets the thumbs-up from our couple.
0:11:10 > 0:11:18- Come on through.- Thank you.- Here is your first property.- Oh, wow!
0:11:18 > 0:11:22It's a barn conversion, and I know a barn conversion was high up on the wish list.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25It was, yes. Very much so, yes.
0:11:25 > 0:11:30So, this barn dates back to the 1850s, only converted about 25 years ago.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- It's got an awful lot of character. - It's got a lot of character.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38I like the mixture of the brickwork and the flint.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- So, are you ready to take a look inside?- Yes, very much so.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- Let's start with our first property. - Thank you.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47Phil and Carol may find they have to compromise on something,
0:11:47 > 0:11:51but let's see what their first reactions are to inside.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- In we come.- Oh, look.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- That's nice.- Isn't that pretty? - Very spacious.- Lovely.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00And you've got a downstairs cloakroom there.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- Always handy, for guests.- Yes, always.- Good for your guests, yeah.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07And, Carol, I know you said you wanted a big kitchen.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- Try this for size.- Thank you.
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- Oh, look at that!- The size of the kitchen is pretty much exactly what we're after, isn't it?
0:12:19 > 0:12:20The butler sink is lovely.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23I've always wanted one of those, so that's lovely as well.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26And the work surfaces are beautiful.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- Looks really, really nice.- And if you look, they've actually done the windowsill as well in the granite.
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- Oh, look.- I know you wanted an island in an ideal world. Well, Phil, what do you think?
0:12:35 > 0:12:37I reckon you could fit one there quite nicely.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41You could fit an island in there perfectly, I think, and it would be very useful for...
0:12:41 > 0:12:45working around that area, but there would be no problem with putting an island in there.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- Have you seen the range? - Beautiful, isn't it?- It's wonderful.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52And you've got the dining area here.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56When you look from the outside. it looks so small, as if nothing
0:12:56 > 0:12:58has been done inside,
0:12:58 > 0:13:01and then you come in and it's like a little TARDIS.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- I just hope you're not too disappointed on the size of the next room.- OK.- OK.- Follow me.
0:13:06 > 0:13:07That's worrying!
0:13:07 > 0:13:09'Just teasing, Phil.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12'I think they'll both be awestruck when they see the lounge.'
0:13:12 > 0:13:18- How is this for living space? - Oh... Wow!
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- That's lovely. - Look at the fireplace.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Fireplace is fantastic.- Isn't it?
0:13:24 > 0:13:28You've got to guess what this was used for during the Second World War.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31Would it have been some kind of...
0:13:31 > 0:13:33hospital type place?
0:13:33 > 0:13:35Nice, but no, actually, not quite as serious as that.
0:13:35 > 0:13:41This was a cinema during the war, and then just after that, they used it for tea dances and barn dances.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- Oh, my word!- So this really was the heart of the community here.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- So it has got huge character, this place, hasn't it?- Hasn't it just?
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Let's have a better look down here. - OK.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- Oh, look.- It's a huge space.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- It's a very big space.- You've got access to the patio as well.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02Access to the patio for the barbecues.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05Wonderful. When the children come and stay, they're going to need somewhere to sleep.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- That's right, yeah.- So let's look at those four bedrooms.
0:14:08 > 0:14:15'It's been a very positive reaction to the quirky but spacious downstairs rooms.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20'So, fingers crossed for upstairs, as we explore the bedrooms.'
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- So, here is the master bedroom. - Right.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- A bit smaller than the room we've just come from.- Yes.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30It's hard not to compare, but you're not going to get those dimensions up here, I'm afraid.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- You can see the potential that's there.- Yes.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36And the master en suite is a real bonus,
0:14:36 > 0:14:40with corner bath and separate shower cubicle.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44Just down the landing, there's the family bathroom,
0:14:44 > 0:14:47a small room currently set up as a study,
0:14:47 > 0:14:50and a light, bright double room.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53The two further bedrooms are tucked away on the top floor,
0:14:53 > 0:14:56one a single which would be good for the grandchildren,
0:14:56 > 0:14:58but we'll take a look at the fourth bedroom.
0:14:58 > 0:15:04- This is a big room, isn't it? - It is a big room, considering it's in the roof, basically.- Yes.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- And it's got a good, high ceiling again.- Yes.
0:15:08 > 0:15:14- But not so much space outside, unfortunately.- No.- That might have to be the compromise.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- But shall we go and take a look at the garden and the patio?- Love to. - Definitely have a look, yes.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23'Carol and Philip seem to like the house.
0:15:23 > 0:15:28'There's certainly enough space, and they seem happy to put their own mark on the interior.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31'But the space outside is what we need to tackle now.'
0:15:31 > 0:15:37So, here is the garden. Sort of separated into three areas, you've got your formal garden there,
0:15:37 > 0:15:39patio for entertaining here, and then
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- off-street parking for two cars behind us.- Yep.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- Not huge.- No, not very much land at all for animals.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50You look really disappointed. It's breaking my heart!
0:15:50 > 0:15:53It's a shame, because the house is so beautiful.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- So, how much do you think this barn would cost you? - It's quite a difficult one.
0:15:57 > 0:15:58I think it's going to be,
0:15:58 > 0:16:02you're not going to get much change out of 370, I don't think.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- OK.- Carol?- I think it might be a little bit lower, but not a lot.
0:16:06 > 0:16:12You'd actually get £45,000 change from your budget.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17- The asking price is £329,950.- OK.
0:16:17 > 0:16:23- My word!- It's certainly something to think about and consider.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27So, why don't you pop back into the barn, have another look around? I'll catch up with you in a minute.
0:16:27 > 0:16:28- Lovely.- OK, thank you.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35Under budget, at just shy of £330,000,
0:16:35 > 0:16:38this property does have a lot going for it,
0:16:38 > 0:16:41including a large country kitchen/breakfast room,
0:16:41 > 0:16:46an enormous lounge, with that stunning vaulted ceiling,
0:16:46 > 0:16:49character features with the range and the fireplace,
0:16:49 > 0:16:52and four bedrooms, with a master en suite.
0:16:52 > 0:16:53This is a good sized bedroom, isn't it?
0:16:53 > 0:16:57Very good sized bedroom. All the bedrooms are a good size.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- Yeah, plenty of room for when the kids come down and stay. - Yes. Plenty of room.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05The garden was a bit small for our requirements,
0:17:05 > 0:17:08but the actual property itself had loads of character.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11This is a great space, isn't it?
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- It is a great space. - Playing chess, are we?
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- I would offer you a game, but we've got plenty more to see.- OK.
0:17:18 > 0:17:19Are you ready to keep going?
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- Yes, please.- Definitely.
0:17:24 > 0:17:31We may or may not be able to find a property with enough land for Phil and Carol to keep donkeys on,
0:17:31 > 0:17:35but I'm taking them to a rescue sanctuary just outside Great Yarmouth,
0:17:35 > 0:17:42which currently cares for over 1,100 horses, ponies and donkeys on its various sites.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45We've come to meet Nicola Jarvis, the senior vet, to find out
0:17:45 > 0:17:49just what it takes to care for these endearing animals.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51Hi, Nicola, great to meet you.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- Hey, good morning. - Lots of very friendly faces.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- Yes, I'm swamped by donkeys on this field.- You are.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59How many donkeys have you actually got here?
0:17:59 > 0:18:03In the sanctuary as a whole, we've got about 60 donkeys, I think,
0:18:03 > 0:18:05but 30 on this farm that you can see today.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07How much care do they need, then?
0:18:07 > 0:18:11Quite a lot. In fact, we've some in stables today, if you'd like to see them?
0:18:11 > 0:18:16- I'd love to.- That would be great, wouldn't it?- Yes, please. - Let's go and have a look.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20Adopting a pair of donkeys involves a lot of care, cost and land.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25It's advised to set aside an acre and a half for them to roam, plus a couple of thousand pounds
0:18:25 > 0:18:30to cover the vet's bills, insurance and feed.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- Nicola, who do we have here? - This is Tufty,
0:18:37 > 0:18:41our adoption donkey, and we also have Charity, his friend.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43He doesn't look that young.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47Not wishing to be rude! He's not a spring chicken, is he, our Tufty?
0:18:47 > 0:18:51I don't think he'll take offence, but you're quite right, he's no spring chicken.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53He's about 26 years old.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- What age can they live to? - Well, the donkeys
0:18:57 > 0:19:00I've come across, probably the oldest one I've met was about 50 years old.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- 50? Did you hear that, Phil? - 50 years old, that's a long time
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- to be looking after a donkey. - You've got to think of that, yep.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10If you're going to keep a donkey, could you just have one?
0:19:10 > 0:19:13It's always recommended to have more than one.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15Ideally, they're kept in pairs.
0:19:15 > 0:19:20They tend to pine, not eat properly and lose condition if they're on their own.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22But it hasn't got to be another donkey.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25Sometimes, you can get them to pair up with, say, a small pony.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29It's hard not to fall in love with these adorable animals.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34But it'll be a real commitment for our couple, and a challenge for our
0:19:34 > 0:19:38house hunt to find the perfect house with enough land.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43So, as the sun sets over the Norfolk countryside,
0:19:43 > 0:19:46our first day of property hunting comes to an end.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55Fireman Phil and animal-loving Carol want to seek out a dream home in Norfolk.
0:19:55 > 0:20:01Armed with £350,000, the couple are looking for a large house with land
0:20:01 > 0:20:04which allows them to adopt rescue animals.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07So far, they've seen just one property, but coming up,
0:20:07 > 0:20:10Phil and Carol are smitten...
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Yeah, I can see us here, no problem.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Definitely.- Definitely, she says! Definitely!
0:20:15 > 0:20:20..but there's more to the lay of the land than they think with our mystery house.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27Yesterday taught us that not only does the house need to be right for Carol and Philip, but the land
0:20:27 > 0:20:31surrounding the property has got to be right for their animals too.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34It's the beginning of a new day. Let's see what it brings.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41Next, we're heading to the village of Garvestone,
0:20:41 > 0:20:42some 20 miles from Norwich,
0:20:42 > 0:20:44in the heart of rural Norfolk.
0:20:44 > 0:20:49Besides walking opportunities in the surrounding countryside and the local knapped flint church,
0:20:49 > 0:20:54there's a scattering of rustic properties, and I've got high hopes for our next house.
0:20:56 > 0:21:03- Oh, look! - So here we are, it's a new day, it's a new property, and here she is.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- She's beautiful.- It's lovely.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- It's really nice.- The land and the lovely, mature trees.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- I know you wanted mature shrubs and trees.- Oh, yes.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17- That's a mature garden all right. - Definitely. Lovely pond there.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- There's nothing there that really needs changing at all, I don't think, on first glance.- No.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23First glances are always good.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- So let's take a step inside. - Yes, please.- Fantastic.
0:21:28 > 0:21:34It looks like a great first impression, and there's the bonus of a double garage and carport.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36Let's take a look inside.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- Come on into the cottage. - OK.- Oh, look at this...
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- Look at that fireplace!- That's what you call a fireplace, isn't it?
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- Isn't that beautiful?- You've spotted the inglenook straightaway.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- I love it!- It looks like there will be a clearance.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- As long as I don't grow any more, we'll be all right. - That's jolly good news!
0:21:54 > 0:21:56Don't want you bumping your head as you walk through the door.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00You've got a large downstairs bathroom and you've got a toilet,
0:22:00 > 0:22:03so two toilets downstairs. You've got a utility room,
0:22:03 > 0:22:07and leading off the utility room is a large study.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09Let me show you what the reception room is like.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- I don't think you're going to be too upset when you see this.- OK.- OK.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20Another fireplace, look!
0:22:20 > 0:22:23Nice sized room. Really nice sized room.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25And you do have your wood burner, as you noticed.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27Yes, that's lovely, isn't it? That's beautiful.
0:22:27 > 0:22:32I can imagine sitting there in front of that of a night time.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35Yeah, I can see us here, no problem.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- Definitely. - Definitely, she says! Definitely!
0:22:37 > 0:22:39Access to your garden.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41Yeah, and we've got it all.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43Very pleasing. We have got it all.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- We'll carry on and see what you think of the next room.- Lovely.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51'It's all smiles so far. Fingers crossed that continues,
0:22:51 > 0:22:53'as we see what's cooking in the kitchen.'
0:22:53 > 0:23:00- Oh, my word!- You wanted a big kitchen.- Yeah.- Yes.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03This has to be one of the biggest kitchens I think I've ever seen.
0:23:03 > 0:23:08OK. It's not too shabby, is it, dear?
0:23:08 > 0:23:09Are you all right?
0:23:11 > 0:23:13It's just beautiful.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15Look at the cooker. Have you seen the cooker?
0:23:15 > 0:23:19- The wood.- It's a bit of a journey for you, isn't it?
0:23:19 > 0:23:21It's really good, isn't it? It's wonderful.
0:23:21 > 0:23:25This is just about, it's a wonderful size you see initially when, OK, we're going
0:23:25 > 0:23:31to see a cottage, you think small rooms, and then what we've just walked through and then into this,
0:23:31 > 0:23:34is quite surprising. It's really surprising.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- It's really taken my breath away. - Nothing I can say against it.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39And I don't care about the island!
0:23:39 > 0:23:44You could fit a continent in here, young lady!
0:23:44 > 0:23:46There's a sort of an island there.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49I can live with that, don't worry! It's beautiful.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53- And through that door, you have a conservatory.- OK.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- As well?- We like conservatories.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59You two have got a lot to explore with this property!
0:23:59 > 0:24:01- I'll let you have a good look around.- Just a bit.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03- And I can gather my thoughts.- Yes.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05I need to gather my thoughts!
0:24:05 > 0:24:08I'm glad it's impressed you.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Thanks ever so much, Nicky, it's lovely, thank you.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- I've got to get upstairs right, though, haven't I? - That's the thing, yeah.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- Shall we head up those stairs? - Yes, please.- Let's have a look.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21'This house is definitely working its magic.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25'The all-important kitchen has totally overwhelmed Carol.
0:24:25 > 0:24:26'While she catches her breath,
0:24:26 > 0:24:28'we'll retrace our steps into the reception hall
0:24:28 > 0:24:32'and head upstairs to look at the first of the three bedrooms.'
0:24:32 > 0:24:35So, come on through into the bedroom.
0:24:35 > 0:24:36Right.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41- As you can see, it's much more of a cottage up here.- Sure, sure.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45Yeah, a little bit smaller. A nice ceiling height, having said that.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47There's no problem with the ceiling height.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49Like the window as well, looking outside.
0:24:49 > 0:24:51And it's light, though.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55Cottages can be dark, but it's not that at all.
0:24:55 > 0:24:59'The other two bedrooms include one that's set up as a study,
0:24:59 > 0:25:01'but I'm saving the best till last.'
0:25:01 > 0:25:03I've been a little bit crafty.
0:25:03 > 0:25:08Oh, you have been crafty, haven't you? Look at the size of this.
0:25:08 > 0:25:12- I never expected anything this size. - Not from a cottage, no.
0:25:12 > 0:25:13Is this more like it?
0:25:13 > 0:25:17- This, definitely.- On our wish list, we're doing quite well, aren't we?
0:25:17 > 0:25:21- There was something that you would like.- Mmm.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24That was a bedroom with an en suite.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26That's right, yes.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29- Thank goodness I can say yes to that!- OK.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35NICKY LAUGHS
0:25:35 > 0:25:38- I so love your expressions!- OK.
0:25:41 > 0:25:45- That's not an en suite, that's sort of a master bathroom.- Yeah.
0:25:45 > 0:25:50- Look at that!- It's important that you're both happy.- Just...
0:25:50 > 0:25:53That wouldn't be a dressing room by any chance, would it?
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- It is.- Oh, my word!- So much storage. - I love that little window there,
0:25:57 > 0:26:01and the dressing room as well. Again, looking out on the trees and everything.
0:26:01 > 0:26:03It's brilliant.
0:26:03 > 0:26:07- I think you need some fresh air, don't you now?- Just a bit. - I think so.- Time to go outside?
0:26:07 > 0:26:09- Oh, yes, please!- Oh, just a bit!
0:26:11 > 0:26:14'What a reaction! But I can understand why.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18'There's all the space and character they could possibly ask for,
0:26:18 > 0:26:21'and outside, there's an old stable block,
0:26:21 > 0:26:23'which I'm sure Carol would put to good use.'
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- Is half an acre enough?- Oh, yes.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29Plenty of room for my chickens, and maybe a donkey.
0:26:29 > 0:26:34- It's just about the right size. - And we're at the head of the River Yar, and that's your boundary line,
0:26:34 > 0:26:39so you've even got a stream running through your property, which has never flooded.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- Now, I'm going to bring you both back to reality.- Oh.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44- OK.- I'm going to ask you how much this is worth.- This is the hard bit.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- Who wants to go first?- Carol.
0:26:46 > 0:26:51I don't want to say too much, because I don't want it to be above our budget.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54I'll say the top of our budget - 375.
0:26:54 > 0:26:59- OK.- I'm going to go for a little less. I'm going to go with 360.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02The current asking price...
0:27:02 > 0:27:09- £349,950.- OK.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13- We can afford it!- We can, yes. - It's wonderful.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16I'm so thrilled! You're so emotional.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19Do you think you might want to go around again and have a little look?
0:27:19 > 0:27:24- Can you wait a few hours? - The rest of the day, you mean? - It won't be a short one.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28- You take your time. Make sure you've got a hankie with you. Off you go. - Thank you. Bye.
0:27:30 > 0:27:35Well, I have never, ever had that reaction before.
0:27:35 > 0:27:39Tears! Fingers crossed, we might be cementing a deal.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43Under budget at just shy of £350,000,
0:27:43 > 0:27:46this character property has everything
0:27:46 > 0:27:49on Phil and Carol's wish list, and dare I say,
0:27:49 > 0:27:52could be their dream home, featuring
0:27:52 > 0:27:55a large, light sitting room with wood burner,
0:27:55 > 0:27:58an enormous kitchen-diner and conservatory,
0:27:58 > 0:28:02three bedrooms with a master en suite and dressing room,
0:28:02 > 0:28:04and besides all the outbuildings,
0:28:04 > 0:28:06there's a half an acre of garden,
0:28:06 > 0:28:08so plenty of room for Carol's
0:28:08 > 0:28:09menagerie of animals.
0:28:11 > 0:28:16It's a beautiful room. it's got my lovely inglenook fireplace, the beams.
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- Lovely beams. I think our furniture is going to be perfect in this room. - Definitely.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23I'm just speechless, really.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25It's a wonderful property.
0:28:25 > 0:28:27This is a really good sized room as well, isn't it?
0:28:27 > 0:28:30It's a perfect sized room for the grandchildren.
0:28:30 > 0:28:33- We'll get a couple of little beds in here, no problem.- Yep.
0:28:33 > 0:28:39This is definitely a property that I can see Carol and I retiring to,
0:28:39 > 0:28:42living in and spending many wonderful years here.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48That face says it all!
0:28:48 > 0:28:51I really don't want to drag you both away, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- That's a shame!- Come on.- OK. - Thank you.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02Animal lovers Carol and Phil are eager to re-home battery chickens
0:29:02 > 0:29:04and are all too aware of their plight.
0:29:04 > 0:29:09But although the EU plans to ban the use of battery farmed eggs by 2012,
0:29:09 > 0:29:1416 million battery hens still sit in their cramped cages.
0:29:14 > 0:29:16However, help is at hand.
0:29:16 > 0:29:22Carol and Phil are meeting Simon Taylor, from the Battery Hen Welfare Trust, to get some re-homing tips.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26This is an example of a chicken house.
0:29:26 > 0:29:33This is homemade, but there are all sorts of houses on the market that you can do.
0:29:33 > 0:29:37Inside, you need a nest box with bedding in it.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41We usually use hay. They've been in cages and they may not have feathers on,
0:29:41 > 0:29:43and it's softer for them and for the eggs.
0:29:43 > 0:29:47How many hens would you get in a structure this size?
0:29:47 > 0:29:49In here, I'd have thought you'd easily have six.
0:29:49 > 0:29:53But always make it bigger than you need.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- How many eggs do they lay when they come from the farm? - Once they've settled down,
0:29:57 > 0:30:02they'll be laying approximately 40 to 50 per cent of what a caged bird would do.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06So you might get three or four eggs a week, but we're currently getting
0:30:06 > 0:30:09from our little girl, we're getting one a day.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12And you'll notice a change in the eggs as well.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15- They'll start becoming firmer and take on a nice brown colour.- Oh.
0:30:15 > 0:30:20They get the nutrition back into them. Would you like to come and meet some of the birds?
0:30:20 > 0:30:22- Oh, lovely.- We'd love to. - Yes, please.
0:30:22 > 0:30:26As hens are flock animals and very sociable, Carol and Phil
0:30:26 > 0:30:30might want to think about re-homing at least three birds for starters.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34Although the cost of keeping them is minimal, they do need to be cleaned out regularly
0:30:34 > 0:30:40and given fresh water and feed daily, as well as being able to roam free every day.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43So, here are some ex-batts that we've had for a while now.
0:30:43 > 0:30:45They soon start feathering up,
0:30:45 > 0:30:50as soon as they're outside getting proper nutrition, moving around.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54What sort of time frame for when you initially get them
0:30:54 > 0:30:57to when they look sort of quite healthy, like they are now?
0:30:57 > 0:31:01They'll start re-feathering within sort of four to six weeks, I think, gradually.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03Then within...
0:31:03 > 0:31:06a couple of months, they should really have come back together again.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10Carol and Phil are not just thinking about improving
0:31:10 > 0:31:13their own quality of life when they move to the country,
0:31:13 > 0:31:17they're also serious about doing what they can to re-home rescue animals.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25So, we're going to be seeing the mystery house in a bit.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27What's the priority?
0:31:27 > 0:31:28The land, or the house?
0:31:28 > 0:31:32- That's very difficult, isn't it? - That's a very difficult question.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36- It's got to be a little bit of both. - You want it all, don't you?
0:31:39 > 0:31:42Our mystery property takes us to the village of Alderford,
0:31:42 > 0:31:44just over 10 miles from Norwich.
0:31:44 > 0:31:46It's a quiet rural spot surrounded by fields,
0:31:46 > 0:31:48but Carol and Phil could head
0:31:48 > 0:31:51four miles down the road to Reepham
0:31:51 > 0:31:52for their provisions and a bite to eat.
0:31:52 > 0:31:56There are some interesting looking properties tucked away around here,
0:31:56 > 0:32:01including our historic mystery house, which dates back to 1900
0:32:01 > 0:32:05and is one of two recently extended dairy cottages.
0:32:05 > 0:32:10- So, guys, here is your mystery property.- OK.- OK.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12As you can see, two cottages,
0:32:12 > 0:32:16farmers' cottages, so it is semi-detached.
0:32:16 > 0:32:21This is the one we're looking at and I know that wasn't on your wish list,
0:32:21 > 0:32:25- but if you can, I want you to keep an open mind.- Certainly.- Of course.
0:32:25 > 0:32:28So, what are your first impressions?
0:32:28 > 0:32:32Lovely outlook, beautiful over the fields, lovely garden.
0:32:32 > 0:32:35- Like the look of the house. - So, your mystery house is waiting.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- Are you ready?- Yes.- Fantastic. - Take us in.
0:32:37 > 0:32:42'It's a muted first impression from Carol and Phil,
0:32:42 > 0:32:46'but the living areas inside are a real surprise.'
0:32:46 > 0:32:48So, come on through...
0:32:48 > 0:32:51into the hallway. It has to be a very, very large hallway,
0:32:51 > 0:32:54or you could use it as a reception room,
0:32:54 > 0:32:56or, as they have, keep it as a play room.
0:32:56 > 0:33:01Play room, very good. Lovely fireplace, with a nice wood-burning stove.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03- You like those, don't you? - I do, yeah. I like a nice fireplace.
0:33:03 > 0:33:08Excellent. And it flows nicely into the next room.
0:33:08 > 0:33:12- So, you've got a separate dining room.- Lovely.
0:33:12 > 0:33:14That's very nice indeed.
0:33:14 > 0:33:16Lovely, lovely fireplace.
0:33:16 > 0:33:17I like the exposed brick.
0:33:17 > 0:33:21It's a really nice sized room, and I really love the floor as well.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23Good. The kitchen is behind us.
0:33:23 > 0:33:26So, it's a great location for a dining room to be in.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30- I want to take you straight through into the garden room.- Oh.
0:33:32 > 0:33:37They call it the garden room, but it feels like a very, very nice conservatory to me.
0:33:37 > 0:33:40- It's beautiful.- It does indeed. It's big.- Really, really nice.
0:33:40 > 0:33:46Very big, very light, very airy. Lovely views outside of the garden.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- You couldn't get better, could you, than that?- Beautifully done? - Yes, definitely.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51- Let's see what you think of the kitchen.- OK.
0:33:56 > 0:33:59- My word!- Very nice.
0:33:59 > 0:34:03- You love a country kitchen. - Yes. Look at those flagstones.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06- Beautiful, aren't they?- Shall I let you into a little secret?
0:34:06 > 0:34:10- Go on.- It's cement, made to look like flagstones.- My word!
0:34:10 > 0:34:14It's really hard wearing and it looks fantastic, I have to say.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16But forget the floor. What do you think of the lovely kitchen?
0:34:16 > 0:34:20It's beautiful, isn't it? Nicely done again.
0:34:20 > 0:34:24- I really like the cabinets.- Yeah. - Cabinets are lovely.
0:34:24 > 0:34:26A nice range again.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28So I can still do plenty of cooking.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30And there is room for an island, if I really wanted one.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32Through the door, there's a utility room,
0:34:32 > 0:34:36and you've got a downstairs shower and toilet as well.
0:34:36 > 0:34:40- Oh, gosh.- So this is all the new part of the house.- Yes.
0:34:40 > 0:34:42- Workable for you?- Definitely.
0:34:42 > 0:34:46- Good, good. Shall we go upstairs? - Yes, please.
0:34:47 > 0:34:51'With such a surprising amount of space on offer, perhaps Carol and Phil
0:34:51 > 0:34:54'can put the fact it's semi-detached to the back of their minds.
0:34:54 > 0:34:58'And upstairs, you certainly wouldn't expect five bedrooms.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00'Let's see what they think of where they would sleep.'
0:35:01 > 0:35:04So, I want to show you the master bedroom first.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07Nice size, very nice size.
0:35:07 > 0:35:09Lovely views through the window.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13I love that. You can wake up to that, and it's quite a low window as well,
0:35:13 > 0:35:16- so you could probably look out of there from the bed. - Big enough for you both?
0:35:16 > 0:35:20- Yes.- Pretty much, just about big enough, I think, yes.
0:35:20 > 0:35:26- But I'm sensing a little bit of a reluctance.- Yes, at the back of my mind,
0:35:26 > 0:35:28I know this property is semi-detached,
0:35:28 > 0:35:33and at the top of our wish list was, it must be detached.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36So, I'm a little bit reserved.
0:35:36 > 0:35:39Everything is wonderful, but the house itself is lovely and everything
0:35:39 > 0:35:43you're showing us is lovely, but at the back of my mind, I'm thinking it's semi-detached.
0:35:43 > 0:35:49- Is it putting a slight dampener on it?- Unfortunately.- Just a little bit, yeah, I agree. Just a little bit.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52The only thing I can say to you is, this is the mystery house...
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- Sure, sure.- ..so bear with me.- OK.
0:35:55 > 0:35:57- Certainly.- Let's go upstairs.- OK.
0:35:58 > 0:36:02'I'll leave them in suspense while we explore the other four bedrooms,
0:36:02 > 0:36:06'which include a light single room great for the grandchildren,
0:36:06 > 0:36:07'and one large enough to be a double
0:36:07 > 0:36:10'with those space-saving fitted wardrobes.
0:36:10 > 0:36:13'There's a bright, modern family bathroom
0:36:13 > 0:36:15'with separate bath and shower cubicle.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18'Every inch of space has been put to good use,
0:36:18 > 0:36:21'as we discover upstairs in the former loft.'
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- So, we're at the very top of the house.- Oh...
0:36:27 > 0:36:31And I don't think this is ever going to be Phil's bedroom.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33No, it won't be my space, I don't think.
0:36:33 > 0:36:35- Don't think so. But- I- could live up here.
0:36:35 > 0:36:37You could. And perfect for guests and grandchildren.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39Very nice, yeah. Nicely done.
0:36:39 > 0:36:42Someone shorter than me would have a good time, I think.
0:36:42 > 0:36:46The good news, the other bedroom, which is just along the landing, that has got a higher ceiling.
0:36:46 > 0:36:52So that would be all right for you. It's also got the exposed sort of chimney breasts, if you like,
0:36:52 > 0:36:55with exposed brick, which makes a very attractive feature.
0:36:55 > 0:36:58Behind you is a bathroom.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00So your guests up here have their own bathroom.
0:37:00 > 0:37:03Yes, that's probably a very good thing, because those stairs
0:37:03 > 0:37:06during the night and things like that could be a bit dangerous.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10So shall we pop back outside, have a look around the ground, look at
0:37:10 > 0:37:12the house and perhaps have a bit more of a chat?
0:37:12 > 0:37:15- Sure, lovely, thank you. - Phil, you lead the way.- OK.
0:37:15 > 0:37:21'This is a beautifully presented house, but I wonder if they can forget about it being attached.
0:37:21 > 0:37:26'Outside there's three quarters of an acre, so plenty of space for Carol's chickens.
0:37:26 > 0:37:31'On top of that, I have a deal on the land up my sleeve.'
0:37:31 > 0:37:36Standing here, you can see all the garden, because it actually wraps itself around the cottage.
0:37:36 > 0:37:40It's beautiful, isn't it? Lovely, lovely garden.
0:37:40 > 0:37:42How much do you think this is worth?
0:37:42 > 0:37:44I think it's your turn first.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48It is my turn, and I'm going to go for 345,000.
0:37:48 > 0:37:52I think I'll go a bit less. I think it'll be about 339.
0:37:52 > 0:37:54Ooh, you're very close between you, aren't you?
0:37:54 > 0:38:01- The actual asking price for the cottage is £300,000.- 300?
0:38:01 > 0:38:03- My word!- OK.
0:38:03 > 0:38:05- I've got something else to show you. - Thank you.- OK.
0:38:10 > 0:38:15- So, I know your animals are very, very close to your heart.- Yes.
0:38:15 > 0:38:20This mystery property has the added bonus of being able to buy some land.
0:38:20 > 0:38:25- Really?- From here to that hedge and all the way around there,
0:38:25 > 0:38:30- all the way through, literally to where the trees are there, that's just under two acres...- Right.- OK.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33..that is for sale separately from the house.
0:38:33 > 0:38:40- So the house is 300,000, but you could buy all of that land for £30,000.- OK.
0:38:40 > 0:38:42- Oh, my word!- A lot to think about.
0:38:42 > 0:38:45- An awful lot to think about. - Options as well.- Lots of options.
0:38:45 > 0:38:48So, why don't you go and take another look around the cottage?
0:38:48 > 0:38:50- Love to, thank you very much. - Think about that land.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54- And I'll catch up with you in a little while.- Lovely.- OK.- Thank you.
0:38:55 > 0:38:59'It may be semi-detached, but our mystery proposition
0:38:59 > 0:39:03'would give them enough land for a couple of donkeys.
0:39:03 > 0:39:05'Under budget at £300,000,
0:39:05 > 0:39:08'it offers them three very versatile reception rooms
0:39:08 > 0:39:10'with lots of character,
0:39:10 > 0:39:13'a large country-style kitchen,
0:39:13 > 0:39:17'five well-decorated bedrooms, along with two bathrooms,
0:39:17 > 0:39:20'and three quarters of an acre of garden,
0:39:20 > 0:39:24'with the option of buying another two acres for £30,000
0:39:24 > 0:39:25'for Carol's donkeys,
0:39:25 > 0:39:28'and they'd still come in under budget.'
0:39:28 > 0:39:33Five bedrooms here. It's amazing how they've been able to do that, isn't it?
0:39:33 > 0:39:40- It is.- I definitely think that I could see myself living in this property, so it does make me think
0:39:40 > 0:39:45that there might be something that we could do with this property, even though it's semi-detached.
0:39:45 > 0:39:47Just under two acres is a lot of land.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51Yep, and it's beautiful land as well, and we could do so much with it.
0:39:51 > 0:39:58I can see myself in this house. I'd have to think about it a little bit longer,
0:39:58 > 0:40:00whether I'd want to take up that additional land.
0:40:00 > 0:40:05- You two have got a lot to think about, haven't you? - An awful lot, an awful lot.
0:40:05 > 0:40:10- Let's take you somewhere quiet and you can think what your next move could possibly be.- OK.
0:40:10 > 0:40:11Yeah, lovely, thank you.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17Well, our house hunt is at an end,
0:40:17 > 0:40:20and our properties have certainly given Carol and Phil
0:40:20 > 0:40:23lots of options to think through.
0:40:26 > 0:40:32It's been a real emotional couple of days for Phil and Carol, especially
0:40:32 > 0:40:36for Carol, but I suspect we may have found them their dream property.
0:40:36 > 0:40:41But there's only one way to be certain - let's go and ask them.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45Carol and Phil, it's been a great few days.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47I hope you've enjoyed yourselves.
0:40:47 > 0:40:50Absolutely wonderful, thank you very much. It's been a great time.
0:40:50 > 0:40:52Had a wonderful time, it's been very exciting, yes.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56So, let's talk properties, and start off with the barn conversion.
0:40:56 > 0:40:57What did you think about that?
0:40:57 > 0:41:03Barn conversions were something that I was very keen on and very keen to have a look at,
0:41:03 > 0:41:07and while the property was stunning inside, the garden wasn't very big.
0:41:07 > 0:41:10A new day, a new property.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13We saw that very old cottage,
0:41:13 > 0:41:18with the extensions either side, and the enormous kitchen.
0:41:18 > 0:41:21- Took my breath away, didn't it? - I think you should start, Carol.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24I went all overcome when I saw that!
0:41:24 > 0:41:27I just fell to pieces, I don't know.
0:41:27 > 0:41:32I got very emotional, and when we walked in, I saw all the land and I thought, "This looks perfect."
0:41:32 > 0:41:37As we moved from room to room, it just got better and better and more positive.
0:41:37 > 0:41:41Throughout the whole of the tour of the property
0:41:41 > 0:41:45and the grounds, there was pretty much no disappointment at all.
0:41:45 > 0:41:50- Our last property was our mystery house.- Yeah.
0:41:50 > 0:41:52That was a mystery as well, wasn't it?
0:41:52 > 0:41:57It was. It was stunning gardens and a beautiful looking house,
0:41:57 > 0:42:02and again, going through the rooms, they were spectacular.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06The disappointment was that it was semi-detached, and we're really sort of sticking by
0:42:06 > 0:42:10that we want a detached property, so that was a little disappointment.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14And it is a shame, because I'd have loved that extra land, and to have
0:42:14 > 0:42:16done something with that,
0:42:16 > 0:42:21but I think we've got enough land with the cottage anyway, haven't we?
0:42:21 > 0:42:26- Yes, and the garden that comes with it.- That sounds quite leading!
0:42:26 > 0:42:29I was going to ask you, what is the next step?
0:42:29 > 0:42:34- I think, almost certainly, a second visit is on the cards. - Definitely on the cards.
0:42:34 > 0:42:38And...I'm looking to see where the Christmas tree is going to go.
0:42:38 > 0:42:42Oh, that sounds very positive! And you will let us know
0:42:42 > 0:42:44- how you get on, won't you? - Oh, definitely, yes.
0:42:44 > 0:42:47- Thank you both so much, it's been a great few days.- Thank you.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49- It's been wonderful, thank you very much.- Thank you.
0:42:55 > 0:43:00For Carol and Phil, this house hunt wasn't just about finding a property for THEM,
0:43:00 > 0:43:06it was also about getting a property with enough land to support all their furry and feathered friends.
0:43:06 > 0:43:11With their flexibility on location and general open mindedness,
0:43:11 > 0:43:15I think we may have found them their perfect Norfolk home.
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