0:00:02 > 0:00:04Today, land lovers, I'm in a seafaring part of the country
0:00:04 > 0:00:07famed these for sturdy 32-foot rowing boats,
0:00:07 > 0:00:12a defining sight on this county's coastline for over 300 years.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16Come on, girls, put your backs into it. Blimey!
0:00:28 > 0:00:32'On today's show, we'll be coming to the aid of a mother and daughter twosome
0:00:32 > 0:00:37'looking to swap their urban life in the north for some seclusion in the south.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- 'And we've got a rather colourful selection of properties.' - It's beautiful.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43Purple. One of my favourite colours.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- 'Though some aren't quite bright enough.'- Seems very dark.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49'But will the lights go out altogether?'
0:00:49 > 0:00:54- Look at all the spotlights. - That's all right.- I hate spotlights.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59Today, I'm in Cornwall and these are pilot gigs.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04Ever since the late 17th century, the gigs were the boat of choice on Cornish waters
0:01:04 > 0:01:06for everyone from smugglers to lifesavers.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11They were left to rot when the engine came about, but thankfully, they are making a revival.
0:01:11 > 0:01:17Not surprising, really, in a county where the sense of local heritage runs as deep as the sea itself.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21'Down in the extreme southwest corner of England,
0:01:21 > 0:01:24'edging up to Devon, Cornwall boasts the longest coastline
0:01:24 > 0:01:29'of any other county in the UK, which stretches over 300 miles.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32'The north coast faces the Atlantic Ocean
0:01:32 > 0:01:36'and brings with it a wild and exposed shore, making ideal conditions for surfing.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39'In fact, no matter where you are in the county,
0:01:39 > 0:01:44'you're never more than 16 miles from some of the most pristine beaches in the country.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49'Further inland, Cornwall has many beautiful landscapes, including lush, green countryside,
0:01:49 > 0:01:53'dotted with landmarks and monuments of times gone by.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59'Historically, both fishing and mining have been principal occupations of the Cornish people.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02'But today, Cornwall relies heavily on tourism,
0:02:02 > 0:02:05'attracting more than four million visitors every year.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08'With a breathtaking coastline, stunning scenery
0:02:08 > 0:02:10'and a milder climate than the rest of the mainland,
0:02:10 > 0:02:15'it's little wonder that Cornwall really feels a world away.'
0:02:15 > 0:02:20The price of an average detached property here in Cornwall is £271,000.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22That's five percent above national average.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25But that simple figure belies a much more intricate story.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29Eight percent of all residential homes are second ones
0:02:29 > 0:02:32and, controversially, prices have inflated so much
0:02:32 > 0:02:37that the coastline now boasts five of the most expensive seaside towns in the country.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40Head inland a few miles and prices can drop.
0:02:40 > 0:02:46So if you're willing to forego the sea views and the seagull squawks, you get a lot more for your money.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50'Amongst the selection of beautiful homes currently for the taking
0:02:50 > 0:02:54'is this 400-year-old two-bed detached cottage in Mullion,
0:02:54 > 0:02:57'on the market for £350,000.
0:02:57 > 0:03:03'Housed under the charming thatched roof, there's a handcrafted country kitchen and a cosy lounge.
0:03:04 > 0:03:10'Or, situated further up the coast near St Austell, this former mill house has a price tag of £650,000.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15'It comes with four bedrooms, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room
0:03:15 > 0:03:18'and an attached two-bed cottage.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21'What's more, the original mill wheel is still in working order.
0:03:23 > 0:03:28'Finally, if your budget stretches to the tune of £1,250,000,
0:03:28 > 0:03:33'your home could sit on its very own island. Yes, this remarkable four-bedroom residence in Newquay
0:03:33 > 0:03:38'is approached by a private suspension bridge. There are two reception rooms and two sun terraces
0:03:38 > 0:03:46'and its unique elevated position is the perfect place to enjoy magnificent 360-degree views.'
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Whether it's the clotted cream or the wonderful properties,
0:03:52 > 0:03:55there's so much here is Cornwall to make the mouth water.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59Let's meet today's buyers, who are hoping to have their appetites whetted.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04'Retired teacher Carol lives with her daughter Elizabeth, a music promoter,
0:04:04 > 0:04:07'in this three-bed property in Chesterfield.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09'Carol inherited the house from her father last year.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13'But this mother-daughter duo have grown tired of their urban life
0:04:13 > 0:04:20'in Derbyshire's largest town and they've both set their sights on some sun, sea, sand and surf.'
0:04:20 > 0:04:26Oh, I'd love to go to the countryside because it's away from the main road. I don't like having all the traffic.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30It's a good time to move, because I'm coming up to that age
0:04:30 > 0:04:33where I can get my free bus pass
0:04:33 > 0:04:39and also I'd like to get a better climate and I'd like to move nearer the seaside.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43For me, I'm currently commuting an hour and a half to Leeds every day
0:04:43 > 0:04:47and with my job, I'm really looking to progress more
0:04:47 > 0:04:50and look for some new inspiration, really.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54'And a more inspiring environment is right at the top of their wish list.'
0:04:54 > 0:04:59The sort of location that we're looking would be somewhere that's really rural.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04It'd be nice if it was coastal, as well, the best of both worlds.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09For me, it's the tranquillity of the countryside. Everything is so much more laidback.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12'So, what is it about the Cornish coast and countryside
0:05:12 > 0:05:15'that has tempted these northern lasses down south?'
0:05:15 > 0:05:19We just love it there. We've spent a lot of holidays there
0:05:19 > 0:05:23and we enjoyed the seaside and the sand.
0:05:23 > 0:05:29- The atmosphere, people, activities, everything.- Surfing. - It's great.- Yeah.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34'Well, that's the destination decided. But what kind of house are they hoping for?'
0:05:34 > 0:05:39An ideal property in the country would be a stone-built little cottage
0:05:39 > 0:05:43with coastal views and some outside space
0:05:43 > 0:05:46so that I can look down across a paddock and see the sea.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49I'd be happy if we had a bedroom each.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52I'd quite like somewhere to have a music studio.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56I'd quite like a nice kitchen. A nice bathroom.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01The most important element of the next house is going to be the outside space.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06I could live in a hovel, but I think I would like somewhere nice for my animals.
0:06:06 > 0:06:12'With a dog and two cats at home, Carol also has five sheep and a pony in a rented paddock
0:06:12 > 0:06:15'two and a half hours away in Yorkshire.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19'When they move, she hopes to add to her farmyard friends,
0:06:19 > 0:06:21'but wants to bring them right to her back door.'
0:06:21 > 0:06:25I would like to have some chickens, cos I like to have the eggs.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30And I really would quite like to have a cow and have the milk.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33But I think that might be a little bit too much.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38So I thought perhaps we could have goats instead. I've got all sorts of ideas.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41This is the garden that I've got at present
0:06:41 > 0:06:46and you can see that there's not really enough room here to keep any animals at all.
0:06:46 > 0:06:54So I'm hoping that in Cornwall, I can get something between two and eight acres so I have room for everything.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57'Aside from all the animals, how else will they spend their time?'
0:06:57 > 0:07:01Taking the dog for a walk. I'd like to go down on the beach and go for country walks.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06I'd like to keep up with my dancing, because I enjoy doing the belly dancing.
0:07:06 > 0:07:11And I also have been learning to play the drums for belly dancing.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16Also, something I'd be interested in getting to grips more with would be surfing,
0:07:16 > 0:07:19cos I've only been a few times, but I think I could be better.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24'Well, before we catch a wave, we need to find out what their house is worth.'
0:07:24 > 0:07:26The property is a three-bedroom detached house
0:07:26 > 0:07:29a short distance from Chesterfield town centre,
0:07:29 > 0:07:31actually within walking distance.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35I would value this property, in its current condition, at £175,000.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40'So, how much money do they have for their dream home in Cornwall?'
0:07:40 > 0:07:44The budget for the new property is £250,000.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52Carol and Elizabeth's vision of a humble rural retreat with a garden
0:07:52 > 0:07:55is just about achievable here for their budget.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57But add to that the acres of land that they want
0:07:57 > 0:08:00and it's going to be almost impossible to find it here,
0:08:00 > 0:08:03because we're in a county where an average detached property
0:08:03 > 0:08:08costs £21,000 above their maximum budget.
0:08:08 > 0:08:13I see some tough decisions being made this week as we find out exactly what the priority is.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18'In today's show, we'll be focussing our search to the north of the county,
0:08:18 > 0:08:21'along the Cornwall and Devon border.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25'We've got a variety of options for Carol and Elizabeth
0:08:25 > 0:08:28'which should suit both them and their potential menagerie.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32'But, as ever, I won't be revealing the prices straight away.
0:08:32 > 0:08:38'And, of course, there's the mystery house, where we've got an alternative country dream.'
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- Lovely ladies, welcome to Cornwall. How are you?- Fine, thank you.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- This is second home for you, really, isn't it? - Well, we just love Cornwall.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52We think it's a magical place. We've come on our holidays for years and years
0:08:52 > 0:08:55and we would really like to stop here, cos it's grand.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- Even in this weather? - Well...- It gets warmer.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- Does it really?- And less rainy.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05I hope so. We could be in North Wales with this sort of weather.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08What are you looking for here? What's your dream?
0:09:08 > 0:09:11Well, we'd like to have somewhere to keep all our animals.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14We'd like somewhere with a bit of land
0:09:14 > 0:09:17and somewhere that's not overlooked.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20It's a big ask for your budget. It's a very expensive part of the world.
0:09:20 > 0:09:25- This is why we've asked you to help us.- It's not the property so much, it's the land you want.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- Are you adaptable at all?- Yeah, we can do a compromise if necessary.
0:09:29 > 0:09:37- Where's the compromise?- We'd look for something smaller and needs more doing to it or something like that.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41Hopefully, we'll show you something that you like. Let's go and see the first property.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46'For a maximum budget of £250,000,
0:09:46 > 0:09:49'Carol and Elizabeth need a two-bed family home
0:09:49 > 0:09:52'with a comfortable kitchen and a decent bathroom.
0:09:52 > 0:09:58'Elizabeth would like a music room and Carol really wants to get away from traffic noise and neighbours,
0:09:58 > 0:10:02'so she's after a remote location with lots of space around her.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04'Like most of us, they'd love to have sea views,
0:10:04 > 0:10:08'but realistically, that won't be achievable on their budget.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10'However, the thing that can't be compromised on
0:10:10 > 0:10:14'is the land for their animals, between two and eight acres.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17'I think we've really got our work cut out.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21'For our first property, we're starting inland,
0:10:21 > 0:10:24'seven miles north of Launceston, in the village of Coad's Green.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27'With gently rolling hills and sheep grazing,
0:10:27 > 0:10:30'Coad's Green is set in beautiful unspoilt countryside.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34'Just perfect for Carol, who's desperate for some peace and quiet.
0:10:34 > 0:10:39'But there are a few shops and amenities just three miles away in Lewannick.'
0:10:39 > 0:10:43So, if it's an idyllic country lane you're after, will this do you?
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- It's super, yeah! - It's very quiet, isn't it?
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- Yeah. That's how I like it. - Really?- Yeah.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- The more remote, the better?- Indeed.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57Well, this one is pretty remote. You've got sheep in the field there. Apparently, they're tame.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- You can pat them.- Very good. - If you like that sort of thing. - I do indeed.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03The reason I've stopped you here is because this is it.
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- This one here?- Yeah. - With the purple?- The purple door and the purple garage.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- It's beautiful, purple. One of my favourite colours.- That's a start.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16Away from the purpleness of the property, what do you make of it?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18It looks a lovely little cottage.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- Nice, small, cosy cottage.- Yeah.
0:11:22 > 0:11:28'Looks can be deceptive. Although this traditional stone-built farmer's cottage is cosy,
0:11:28 > 0:11:30'it's certainly not small.'
0:11:30 > 0:11:35- I just love those wellingtons. - You do, don't you? - I think they're great.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- Cosy on the outside, deceptively spacious on the inside. - Oh, I like that.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- Lovely wood burner. - Oh, lovely tiles, as well.- Beams.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- 400 years old, this property.- You can see how old it is, can't you?
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- I love the thick walls. Is that a bread oven by the side?- It is.
0:11:52 > 0:11:57- A-ha! Right!- Lovely little features everywhere you look.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00The big question is, can you imagine living here?
0:12:00 > 0:12:04Well, I can, because I can just see my table fitting across there.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- Yeah, your table would fit. - Just there.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- I've got a seven-foot long farmhouse table.- OK.- It would go there nicely.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- Perfect.- Mm.- So you're already moving in, more or less.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17You've only seen one room. Brilliant.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22'Well, we're off to a great start in the living room. Let's see if the kitchen delivers, as well.'
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- This is an eighties extension, OK? - Oh, right.
0:12:26 > 0:12:32They've got nice new kitchen equipment and this work surface.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- It's a reasonable size. - It's a good size, isn't it?- Mm.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- So far, so good.- I think so, yeah.
0:12:38 > 0:12:44'Off the kitchen, there's a back door leading to the garden, as well as the family bathroom.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47'Next, we're heading upstairs, and despite its cottage status,
0:12:47 > 0:12:50'there are four bedrooms up on the first floor.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53'Let's head off to the master.'
0:12:55 > 0:12:57This is the main bedroom.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02Oh, right. And there are built-in wardrobes.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04I quite like the exposed beam and the exposed stone.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07I think it's a nice, cosy little room.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12It looks to me as if it's not level, because looking above the wardrobe,
0:13:12 > 0:13:15you can see how it widens out from that side.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- It's 400 years old.- It's great. - You'd probably have a bit of a slope if you were 400 years old.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22I have a slope now!
0:13:22 > 0:13:25This is the main bedroom. It's the largest room.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- So who'd have this one?- Me.- OK.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30'Glad we sorted that out. No arguments there.
0:13:30 > 0:13:36'Mum's sorted in the biggest room. But there are also some good options for Elizabeth up here, too.
0:13:36 > 0:13:41'There's another good-size double bedroom and also a single, that's being used as a music room,
0:13:41 > 0:13:45'which is just what Elizabeth asked for. So, that's somewhere for her to play.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47'Next, we're going to see somewhere she could rest.'
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- OK, another pink room.- Yes.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52You're not smiling as much.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- Me?- Yeah.- It's not my room. HE LAUGHS
0:13:55 > 0:13:58I love your attitude, I really do. Do you like it?
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- Yeah. It's got a beam.- All the rooms are quite bright, aren't they? - Indeed, yeah.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- I get the impression you really like this house wholeheartedly.- Yeah.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- There's something stopping you. What is it?- I love downstairs. I love it.
0:14:11 > 0:14:17And I come up here, and I think it's cos I've got used to having a bigger room,
0:14:17 > 0:14:20so looking at these two rooms, neither of them would be...
0:14:20 > 0:14:23But, you could knock these walls out,
0:14:23 > 0:14:27make one big room, have two windows looking down the garden.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Hey presto!- Job's a good 'un!- You've then got a nicer room than your mum.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33Then I would want to come and move in here!
0:14:33 > 0:14:36Oh, no. I like what you're thinking, though.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- As you say, these walls will come down. Yeah. - SHE KNOCKS ON WALL
0:14:40 > 0:14:43And then you'd have a big, open space up here and downstairs.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- And it would start about here.- Mm.
0:14:46 > 0:14:52'Great to see Elizabeth imagining how best to make the inside of this property work for them.
0:14:52 > 0:14:58'But what about the outside? To the rear of the house, there's a lawned garden with a shed and greenhouse.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02'It's not a huge plot, but there's just about enough space for a few chickens.
0:15:02 > 0:15:09'But, for a flock of sheep, a goat and a pony, I may have to come up with something else.'
0:15:09 > 0:15:12I loved the living room. It was absolutely amazing.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15It had so many features that we were looking for.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19But then the upstairs, I suppose the bedrooms were a bit small.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23The only problem with this place is there's no land for the pony.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- We couldn't fit him in the garage, could we?- No.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32Ah, here you are. You took your time, which is a good sign. And you're smiling. Get in the car.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36I'm taking you somewhere guaranteed to put an even bigger smile on your face.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40'At the moment, Carol and Elizabeth make a mammoth five-hour round trip
0:15:40 > 0:15:43'to visit their animals on rented land.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47'However, I've got something up my sleeve which would be a separate purchase to this house.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49'It's only 15 minutes away.'
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- I love teasing you. You haven't got a clue where we're going, have you? - No idea at all!
0:15:53 > 0:15:59- What do you hope it to be? - A five-acre field with a shelter and some water.- OK.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03'Well, Carol, we'd hate to disappoint you. So we won't.'
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- So, girls, can you guess why I've brought you here?- That's grazing!
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- Yay!- Look at the smile on your face!
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- You've got 4.2 acres here.- Mm-hm.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18A little stream down the bottom, so natural water.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22A dry store, as well, which the current owners put in.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- Everything you need, really, isn't it?- Well, yes, it looks good.
0:16:25 > 0:16:31- About a 15-minute drive from the property you saw, so much quicker than the commute you do now.- Yes.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36So, you've seen the house. Now you've seen the 4.2-acre land.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- Different owners. How much do you think it's all worth? - Adding it all together, £270,000.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- What do you think? - Yeah, I'd say that's fair.
0:16:44 > 0:16:50Well, you're in for a little bit of a pleasant surprise, because this land is £45,000
0:16:50 > 0:16:56and the house, which you really liked, £220,000. So 265 in all.
0:16:56 > 0:17:02But both owners will take offers, so probably you're looking at maximum budget.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- So it's doable.- Yes! - Are you excited about that?- Yes!
0:17:05 > 0:17:07All this could be yours!
0:17:07 > 0:17:11Go and check out the land and I'll catch up with you later.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Brilliant.- Go on.- Thank you!
0:17:15 > 0:17:18Well, we thought it was going to be mission impossible.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20Maybe it's mission possible.
0:17:20 > 0:17:25We've got a lovely bit of land to keep the animals happy and a lovely home to keep the humans happy.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29'For a combined total of £265,000,
0:17:29 > 0:17:32'our first selection consists of two separate purchases,
0:17:32 > 0:17:37'a 4.2-acre plot of land and a charming semi-detached character cottage
0:17:37 > 0:17:39'in a peaceful, rural location.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42'For a small property, it packs a punch, with four bedrooms.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45'It also has spacious ground-floor accommodation,
0:17:45 > 0:17:50'which includes an open-plan lounge-diner and a modern kitchen.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54'The price of both the land and the property is £15,000 over-budget,
0:17:54 > 0:17:57'and their locations are 15 minutes apart.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02'But will they forego that short distance to realise their Cornish country dream?'
0:18:02 > 0:18:08Stream at the bottom, decent fencing, as it's been used for horses before.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11The only thing is, it's four miles from the house, not attached.
0:18:11 > 0:18:17I think the land's a nice field, a nice size, and the shelter's good.
0:18:24 > 0:18:29'Carol and Elizabeth hope to turn their holiday memories into an everyday reality
0:18:29 > 0:18:33'and it's the enchanting Cornish coast that's driving the move.
0:18:33 > 0:18:38'In fact, the dramatic, rugged coastline attracts millions of visitors every year
0:18:38 > 0:18:41'who come to experience the beaches, secluded coves
0:18:41 > 0:18:43'and picturesque fishing harbours.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47'Tucked into the Cornish cliffs to the south,
0:18:47 > 0:18:50'the pretty 13th century village of Polperro is one such place.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56'The narrow streets are tightly packed with old fishermen's cottages and gift shops.
0:18:56 > 0:19:01'During the house-hunting week, we sent our buyers to meet up with Polperro-born Tim Courtis
0:19:01 > 0:19:05'to find out more about the history of this delightful location.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09'The bay has been home to fishermen for some 800 years,
0:19:09 > 0:19:14'but in the 18th century, seafarers brought a very different type of catch back to the harbour.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19'For Polperro's ideal isolated position was once infamous for smuggling.'
0:19:19 > 0:19:22It was highly organised. All sorts of goods were smuggled.
0:19:22 > 0:19:28Anything, really, that had a high rate of tax, much like today.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31Tobacco and alcohol.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34Different things were important then, lace, some ceramics.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39All sorts were brought in by sea, hidden away in houses,
0:19:39 > 0:19:44caves, anywhere along the cliffs where it could be concealed from the revenue men.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- Who would be involved with that? - Everyone. Everyone.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51The entire village, basically, was involved.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53It was an actual industry.
0:19:53 > 0:19:59- Even the vicar was involved.- Really? - Yeah. It wasn't seen as a crime.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02'Back then, smuggling was an essential way of life.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07'High taxes and heavy duty were placed on both luxury goods and basic commodities,
0:20:07 > 0:20:12'compelling fishermen to supplement their lowly income by getting involved.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16'This illegal trade reached its peak in the latter half of the 1700s,
0:20:16 > 0:20:18'led by Zephaniah Job.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21'Job organised the distribution of smuggled goods
0:20:21 > 0:20:24'and also looked after the welfare of the local people,
0:20:24 > 0:20:27'advising and managing their finances.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29'He became known as the smuggler's banker,
0:20:29 > 0:20:33'operating from a cottage on the quayside called Jew's Bank,
0:20:33 > 0:20:35'a building which still survives today.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39'When the government introduced stiffer penalties for smuggling,
0:20:39 > 0:20:43'Job turned his energies to the prosperous pilchard fishing industry
0:20:43 > 0:20:47'and he took charge of exports between Polperro and Italy.'
0:20:48 > 0:20:51There were three pilchard packing factories around the harbour here.
0:20:51 > 0:20:56The Three Pilchards Pub here was the coaching inn at the time
0:20:56 > 0:21:00and the merchants from Italy would be staying there
0:21:00 > 0:21:03and the pub got its name because they would have three pilchards,
0:21:03 > 0:21:06one from each factory, for breakfast,
0:21:06 > 0:21:12and that was how they decided which of the factories they would use for their supply that season.
0:21:12 > 0:21:18'Much like the merchants, we're also giving our buyers a choice of three in our property quest.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22'So it's time to savour what we're serving up with our second house.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31'We've scoured Cornwall for a property to match our buyers' dream,
0:21:31 > 0:21:35'but it's been tough to find somewhere with enough adjoining land.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38'We may have the answer to their prayers with our second property.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41'But to get here, we're crossing the county border.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45'We're travelling just over ten miles from Cornwall to Venn Green in Devon.
0:21:45 > 0:21:51'This is a seriously rural location offering all the peace and tranquillity of the countryside.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55'Other than a very handy farm shop, there's little else in Venn Green.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59'But they wouldn't be too isolated, as Holsworthy is only six miles away.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02'It's the nearest town and has a large range of shops.
0:22:02 > 0:22:08'The property itself is a lovely detached bungalow and has only just come onto the market.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10'We're the first people to look around it.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14'The outside space means so much to them, so we're going to start there.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19'And this property should really test their commitment to running a smallholding,
0:22:19 > 0:22:22'as it would be paradise for all their animals.'
0:22:26 > 0:22:31- So, what we've got here, this is your own little courtyard, if you like.- Yeah. Good yard.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- You've got what could be stables in there.- Mm.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- You've got pigsties in there at the moment.- Oh, right!
0:22:37 > 0:22:43- Six outbuildings in all.- This is great! Super stable yard is this!
0:22:43 > 0:22:47'Not only is there plenty of room to keep all the animals warm and dry,
0:22:47 > 0:22:52'there's also over an acre of land, including lawned gardens and a paddock.'
0:22:52 > 0:22:56Great access for your animals onto this, your land.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- So, how big is the land? - 1.2 acres.- Right.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04You don't look too happy. I thought you'd come out here kind of doing a bit of that,
0:23:04 > 0:23:07or maybe, in your case, a bit of that.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10No, I'm just having an assess at it.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- Would this work for you? - I think it would work.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17- Yes.- Yeah, it would work.- But we'd have to manage it very carefully.
0:23:17 > 0:23:22- But, with the stables, you could do it.- Yeah, that's what I thought. - Yeah, it would work.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- Shall we have a look in the house? - Certainly, yeah.- Come on, then.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30'I really did think the outside space would win them over.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33'Perhaps their spirits have been dampened by the weather,
0:23:33 > 0:23:38'because when the skies are clearer, it's a great spot, with spectacular views over the Devon countryside.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41'But there's lots more to see inside the property.'
0:23:44 > 0:23:47What you've got is a detached bungalow, three bedrooms.
0:23:47 > 0:23:52The current owner uses this as a living room, but it could be a bedroom.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56- Lovely views.- It's foggy outside. - Yeah, not the best of days.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- Yeah. Seems very dark. - Good size, though.
0:23:59 > 0:24:04- Good size.- Yes!- And, yeah, you'd be right with the regen.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07Would you use this as a bedroom or keep it as a living room?
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- We'd have to see what the other rooms are like.- You would, miss.
0:24:11 > 0:24:15- Shall we do that now?- Indeed. - She's getting very stern with me. I'm frightened.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17- Actually, no, I like it.- Ooh!
0:24:17 > 0:24:21'Down the hallway, there's a large double bedroom, a single,
0:24:21 > 0:24:26'as well as the family shower room. But we're going to check out the largest bedroom.'
0:24:26 > 0:24:29- Much brighter.- Yes, this is a lot brighter, isn't it?
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- Much bigger window.- You could have your living room here.- Yes.
0:24:32 > 0:24:38- This is much better as a living room. - And then look out across the fields and see the horses and sheep.- Yeah.
0:24:38 > 0:24:43I can imagine, on a really sunny day, this room would be amazing, especially with that view.
0:24:43 > 0:24:47And maybe, at some point, you could build a conservatory or something.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51- Conservatory was the first thing that I thought of. - It's got that feel, hasn't it?- Yeah.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54'Do I sense they're finally feeling the potential here?
0:24:54 > 0:24:58'Let's see if the kitchen/breakfast room will seal the deal.'
0:24:58 > 0:25:03- And here it is.- Oh, right. It's got some more modern units.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05- Yeah.- It's been done up a couple of years ago.
0:25:05 > 0:25:11This is a great space, because not only have you got the kitchen, you've got a good size utility room
0:25:11 > 0:25:15and a door leading out into the garden. Do you like this?
0:25:15 > 0:25:19Erm, it's doable. It's workable round.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23'This bungalow has good potential for accommodation inside
0:25:23 > 0:25:27'and the outside space offers a great starting point to develop their flock.
0:25:27 > 0:25:32'But how much is it going to cost them to get the perfect set-up for all their animals?'
0:25:32 > 0:25:36OK, go on, then. How much do you think it's on the market for?
0:25:36 > 0:25:41I'm going to hazard a round figure just as a guess and say £200,000.
0:25:41 > 0:25:43£200,000. OK. How about you?
0:25:43 > 0:25:46I might go 210, but that would be for the outbuildings,
0:25:46 > 0:25:48taking more of that into consideration.
0:25:48 > 0:25:54- £210,000.- Yeah.- Ooh. It's on the market for £270,000.
0:25:57 > 0:26:03- Right, let's go home.- Basically, the stamp duty barrier is at 250,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06so I think offers around 250 would probably be sensible.
0:26:06 > 0:26:11- So it's the top end of your budget, really.- Mm. - Go and have another look around.- OK.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14Something in there may change your opinion.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18Although, I don't think it will.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21I honestly thought this had everything they wanted. It ticked all the boxes.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25It didn't have a sea view, but we've ascertained you won't get a sea view.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29But it's got three bedrooms, it's got amazing land, amazing outbuildings.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33I thought it was going to be a definite cert.
0:26:33 > 0:26:38But it's not. It's not a belly dance. More of a belly flop.
0:26:40 > 0:26:45'At £270,000, this bungalow is in a peaceful rural Devonshire location.
0:26:45 > 0:26:50'It sits in over an acre of land, which already has the facilities for a smallholding,
0:26:50 > 0:26:52'including a range of outbuildings.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55'Inside, there are three bedrooms, a living room
0:26:55 > 0:26:59'and a recently modernised kitchen adjoining a huge utility room.
0:26:59 > 0:27:03'But, ultimately, this property is all about the animals.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06'The style of the property may not be what they had in mind,
0:27:06 > 0:27:09'but the land and outbuildings give them everything they asked for.
0:27:09 > 0:27:14'So, the question is, can they see beyond the modern bungalow?'
0:27:14 > 0:27:18All the yard is all absolutely perfect. Absolutely what we need.
0:27:18 > 0:27:22Stables in here, it's got electric, got water, got places for sheep.
0:27:22 > 0:27:28- Hay barn, garages, land right at the back of the house.- Yeah.
0:27:28 > 0:27:32- It's just a shame that the house isn't quite right. - Just not for us, is it?
0:27:32 > 0:27:37Well, I just think that we're never going to be able to afford something that's just right.
0:27:37 > 0:27:41It's going to be a real compromise to get something spot on.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45I suppose there's got to be something out there that we will just fall in love with,
0:27:45 > 0:27:47so I suppose we just keep looking.
0:27:47 > 0:27:51- So, did you enjoy that second look? - Yeah.
0:27:52 > 0:27:56- Yeah.- I think it's time to take you girls back to Cornwall. Come on.
0:28:04 > 0:28:09'With the sun setting on the horizon, the first day of house-hunting comes to an end.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17'With a budget of £250,000,
0:28:17 > 0:28:20'retired teacher Carol and her music-loving daughter Elizabeth
0:28:20 > 0:28:23'want to leave their native Derbyshire
0:28:23 > 0:28:27'and head south to live with their animals in the Cornish countryside.
0:28:27 > 0:28:32'Our tour so far has taken them to two properties where their pets would be well catered for.
0:28:32 > 0:28:37'The houses haven't got them moving.' I thought you'd come out here kind of...
0:28:37 > 0:28:42'But coming up, we've got something to really make a song and dance about.'
0:28:42 > 0:28:45ALL: # Two mermaids they came after me
0:28:46 > 0:28:49It's a brand new day in our search to find belly-dancing Carol
0:28:49 > 0:28:53and her daughter Elizabeth a brand new property here in Cornwall.
0:28:53 > 0:28:57What they were after was never going to be easy to find. Nigh on impossible, I'd say.
0:28:57 > 0:29:01But yesterday, we did show them two good properties with the option of land.
0:29:01 > 0:29:08Today, I think we should concentrate on the property and forget the land altogether. Wish me luck.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11'For the mystery package, we've come back to Cornwall,
0:29:11 > 0:29:14'closer to the coast and into the quiet village of Week St Mary,
0:29:14 > 0:29:18'just seven miles south of the popular seaside resort of Bude.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21'Week St Mary is an immaculate place in the countryside
0:29:21 > 0:29:27'full of well-kept cottages, and the village square has a range of shops, including a post office.
0:29:27 > 0:29:33'There's also a frequent bus service for Carol and Elizabeth can practice her board skills at Widemouth Bay,
0:29:33 > 0:29:36'which has a fantastic reputation for surfing.
0:29:36 > 0:29:40'The mystery property doesn't have the land they wanted for the animals
0:29:40 > 0:29:43'but the house itself more than delivers.
0:29:43 > 0:29:46'Let's just hope it wins them over.'
0:29:48 > 0:29:52- Welcome to the mystery property. - Right.- Right.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56- Why is it a mystery?- Well, because it's not what we asked for.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59Well, maybe it is, maybe it isn't.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03So far, we've had to compromise quite a lot because of land issues.
0:30:03 > 0:30:07- Here, there's no compromise at all, OK? This is all about the house. - Yes.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10But it's a house in an amazing development,
0:30:10 > 0:30:14two and a half years old, won loads of design awards. What do you think of it?
0:30:14 > 0:30:17It looks a nice little property.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20- You rent land at the moment as well, don't you?- Yeah.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23So this is an option where you'd continue to rent land.
0:30:23 > 0:30:27- Fine.- What you've got here is a really lovely house. - Yes, it looks smashing.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30- Let's have a look.- OK. Come on.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35'The mystery property is a modern, stylish detached family home
0:30:35 > 0:30:42'and really demonstrates that their budget can afford them a top-quality house much closer to the coast.'
0:30:43 > 0:30:47This is modern living, OK, in the countryside.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50- You like it?- Yeah.- No sloping lines.
0:30:52 > 0:30:54Come on into the living room.
0:30:55 > 0:30:59- What do you think?- Well, it's nice and bright and airy, isn't it?
0:30:59 > 0:31:03- Nice doors out into the garden. - Will your furniture fit in here?
0:31:03 > 0:31:05Yeah, there's plenty of room for the table.
0:31:05 > 0:31:10- So you could imagine yourself in here? - Oh, I could imagine myself in here.
0:31:11 > 0:31:17- Whether I could afford it or not is another matter.- We'll get to that. Let's go through to the kitchen.
0:31:18 > 0:31:20- It's a huge move.- Oh, right, yes.
0:31:20 > 0:31:27- You've got a lovely utility there and another door out to your garage. - To put your washing out.
0:31:27 > 0:31:30- OK.- It's quite a small kitchen.
0:31:30 > 0:31:35- Look at all the spotlights. - That's all right.- I hate spotlights.
0:31:35 > 0:31:38- You can take them out.- Yeah, they can be taken out.- All cosmetic.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42So it's not too small for you? You don't look very happy.
0:31:42 > 0:31:44There's not a chip in the paintwork, nothing.
0:31:44 > 0:31:47It's absolutely pristine condition.
0:31:47 > 0:31:50- I'm scared!- Why are you scared?
0:31:50 > 0:31:53It's so nice and clean and...
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- It's not homely. It's like a show house.- OK.
0:31:57 > 0:32:03'There's really nothing to fear here and I have no doubts that, with their own possessions in situ,
0:32:03 > 0:32:08'they could really make it their own. On this floor, there's also a modern, fully-tiled family bathroom
0:32:08 > 0:32:12'and two double bedrooms, one of which is being used as a large study
0:32:12 > 0:32:17'but could also make a great space for practising music or even belly dancing.'
0:32:17 > 0:32:21- This is one of the bedrooms.- Oh, right. Ground-floor bedroom.- Yeah.
0:32:21 > 0:32:26- OK. Yes.- Lovely, isn't it? - It's grand. I like this room.
0:32:26 > 0:32:30- Nice and light and airy.- Yeah.- I'm not sure I'd have it as a bedroom.
0:32:30 > 0:32:36- A dining room, maybe? - Maybe, or even somewhere where I could do some sewing, costumes.
0:32:36 > 0:32:41I'm looking forward to taking you upstairs, cos there's one really big bedroom and you can fight over it!
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- Oh, I'll win.- Come on.
0:32:45 > 0:32:48'There are a total of three bedrooms in this property
0:32:48 > 0:32:52'and upstairs, the first floor has been completely given over to the master suites.'
0:32:53 > 0:32:58Before I show you the bedroom, let me show you what is, in essence, your own en suite.
0:32:58 > 0:33:04- Oh, right.- Good size, isn't it? - Yeah.- Shower there. A good size ceiling, as well.- Yes.
0:33:04 > 0:33:07- You don't feel trapped or claustrophobic at all.- No.
0:33:07 > 0:33:14- It's much better than the new houses where you've got low ceilings. It like that.- Good.- Yeah.
0:33:15 > 0:33:18- Now, this is a good size bedroom. - This is nice, yes.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- This is mine.- There we go!
0:33:21 > 0:33:25- Looks like you've got the downstairs one.- So much for the dining room.
0:33:25 > 0:33:30Yeah. Again, it's very quiet. You're not overlooked anywhere.
0:33:30 > 0:33:33- You can hear the birdsong.- Yeah.
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- You're in the country, but also within a community.- Yep.
0:33:37 > 0:33:42Let's go outside. What little there is of the garden is absolutely perfect, I think.
0:33:42 > 0:33:46'Yes, that's the house tour done and dusted and although they're making the right noises,
0:33:46 > 0:33:50'I sense they aren't feeling this house as much as I hoped they would.
0:33:50 > 0:33:55'The outside space is compact, but has been really well maintained,
0:33:55 > 0:33:58'making a pleasant suntrap that's not overlooked.'
0:33:58 > 0:34:03I think this garden's beautiful, I really do. It's probably the most private garden we've shown you.
0:34:03 > 0:34:08- It's most pleasant.- Can you imagine yourself out here?- Yeah. - It's really nice on a sunny day.
0:34:08 > 0:34:13- It means you'd have to go the rented route as far as your land is concerned, but you do that now.- Yes.
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- How much do you think this is worth? - I think it's out of our budget.
0:34:17 > 0:34:24- Do you?- Yeah. I think it'll be over our budget by quite a bit. I'd say £280,000.
0:34:24 > 0:34:26I was going to go 270.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29Would you be happy if I told you it was less than that?
0:34:29 > 0:34:32- Please do tell us it's less than that.- OK, it's less than that.
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- It's £250,000.- Exactly? - Yeah.- Oh, wow!
0:34:35 > 0:34:38- Spot on.- So that could be yours. - Fantastic!
0:34:38 > 0:34:42- Do you want to go and have another look round?- Yes, please.
0:34:42 > 0:34:46Yeah, you carry on looking around and don't be scared, cos this could be yours.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50- Yeah?- Yeah, right.- Go on.
0:34:50 > 0:34:53- Shall we go and have a look up here? - I'll come and find you.
0:34:55 > 0:34:59'The mystery house is a modern detached property bang on budget,
0:34:59 > 0:35:03'on the market for £250,000. It's very well presented throughout
0:35:03 > 0:35:07'and comes with three double bedrooms, two bathrooms,
0:35:07 > 0:35:11a smart kitchen with utility room and a sunny living room,
0:35:11 > 0:35:15'featuring doors out onto the delightful landscaped rear garden.
0:35:15 > 0:35:18'This is a beautiful home, back in their preferred county,
0:35:18 > 0:35:20'and being only five miles from the beach,
0:35:20 > 0:35:24'they can really immerse themselves in true Cornish lifestyle.
0:35:24 > 0:35:27'However, they may have to rent land again.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30'But can they do without acres of turf in their back yard
0:35:30 > 0:35:33'to get that bit closer to the sea and the surf?'
0:35:33 > 0:35:37I liked it here. I thought it was grand when we walked up.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41Wasn't what I expected at all. I love it.
0:35:41 > 0:35:45It's a nice house, nice size, nice space.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48It's got everything we need inside
0:35:48 > 0:35:53and if I could commandeer the study for my music room, with all the storage, it's great.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56Well, the house has got mostly what we need.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59Music room for me. I'll have the bedroom next door.
0:35:59 > 0:36:03- You can have the rest. What do you reckon?- Do I get the kitchen for the cooking?
0:36:03 > 0:36:06Well, I usually cook, but yeah, if you like.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09All right, then. Done deal.
0:36:09 > 0:36:12This is the life. Don't know about them, but I can imagine living here.
0:36:12 > 0:36:15Take your time, I'm having the time of my life!
0:36:15 > 0:36:18You've seen three properties. Go away, have a think.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21No rash decisions. And let's meet up a little bit later, shall we?
0:36:21 > 0:36:25- I've got just the location. You're going to love it!- Oh, right!
0:36:31 > 0:36:35'Cornwall's history is intrinsically linked to the sea.
0:36:35 > 0:36:39'One feature on the Cornish waters has long been the pilot gig boats.
0:36:39 > 0:36:41'An oar-powered vessel for six people,
0:36:41 > 0:36:46'the gig was once used for ferrying pilots to ships in distress
0:36:46 > 0:36:49'and is recognised as one of the earliest lifeboats.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52'Recorded rescues of this type date back to the 1700s,
0:36:52 > 0:36:57'but the practice virtually died out as engines replaced oars in the 19th century.
0:36:57 > 0:37:02'However, the gig boats are still making waves today as they're now used for sports.
0:37:02 > 0:37:07'During our house-hunting week, I met up with veteran gigsman John Cuthill,
0:37:07 > 0:37:11'who is the chairman of Newquay Rowing Club, the oldest gig club in the country.'
0:37:11 > 0:37:14Tell me a bit about the history of the pilot gig.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18Well, they were in their heyday when the merchant sailing vessels
0:37:18 > 0:37:22were ploughing around the coasts of the UK and further afield.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25There were no ways of communicating, only semaphore,
0:37:25 > 0:37:28and the gig would go out and meet the oncoming sailing vessel
0:37:28 > 0:37:31and find out what they wanted
0:37:31 > 0:37:35and the result was that it developed into a bit of a competition,
0:37:35 > 0:37:38because the one that got there first sometimes had the job.
0:37:38 > 0:37:44- Hence the racing.- Ah, so that's how the gig racing started.- Yes, it was a natural thing, you see?
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- And what do you get out of it personally?- Well, there is the thrill of the competition
0:37:48 > 0:37:54and the togetherness of the crew, it's very much a team job and you're all part of it.
0:37:54 > 0:37:59And the conditions are never the same. They're always changing, it's never exactly the same.
0:37:59 > 0:38:04'Well, there's a race scheduled later today, but before the competition kicks off,
0:38:04 > 0:38:08'I've been invited to take my maiden voyage in the oldest surviving pilot gig in Newquay.
0:38:08 > 0:38:14'Boats are traditionally 32-foot long, 5-foot wide and made from Cornish elm,
0:38:14 > 0:38:17'and this one was built back in 1812,
0:38:17 > 0:38:22'but thankfully, it's still in ship-shape condition, having recently been restored.
0:38:22 > 0:38:26'Though true seaworthiness depends on the ability of the rowers.
0:38:26 > 0:38:29'Uh-oh. I guess it's up to me to ensure we don't capsize.
0:38:29 > 0:38:34'I'm taking to the waters alongside the women's crew and they're putting me right up the front,
0:38:34 > 0:38:39'so with both feet on the stretcher and both hands on the oar, here we go.'
0:38:39 > 0:38:41- Stand by, then. Go. - And then you just pull.
0:38:41 > 0:38:47- Push with your legs.- Slowly. - And pull with your outer arm.
0:38:52 > 0:38:56- And then it should go!- Yep. - Yeah, she's going.- She is going!
0:38:57 > 0:39:01'I may make it look like a breeze, but this is seriously hard work.
0:39:01 > 0:39:07'So before my arms drop off, we're heading back to shore where the teams are preparing for competition.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11'The race takes place over a triangular course in Newquay Bay
0:39:11 > 0:39:14'and today, the men are competing.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19'It may be a modern-day sport, but the roots are very much anchored in the past,
0:39:19 > 0:39:24'as all racing gigs are based on a boat that was designed and built back in 1838.
0:39:24 > 0:39:27'Throughout the world, there are only about 100 clubs,
0:39:27 > 0:39:30'mainly concentrated within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly,
0:39:30 > 0:39:34'and the sport is governed by the Cornish Pilot Gig Association.
0:39:34 > 0:39:38'It's possible for good crews to reach speeds of up to nine knots.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41'After all that exertion, it's only fitting to celebrate
0:39:41 > 0:39:47'at the clubhouse with a well-earned drink or two and to sing traditional sea shanties, like sailors.'
0:39:47 > 0:39:52# One little mermaid, two little mermaids, they came after me
0:39:52 > 0:39:56# I love Jemima
0:39:56 > 0:39:59'Who said only the Welsh could sing?
0:39:59 > 0:40:03'With a great history and tradition, pilot gig racing is a home-grown sport
0:40:03 > 0:40:06'which Cornish people are proud of, and long may it continue.'
0:40:06 > 0:40:12# They came after me
0:40:13 > 0:40:18'The house tour is now over, and we've shown Carol and Elizabeth three very different options,
0:40:18 > 0:40:20'so there's plenty to consider.
0:40:20 > 0:40:24'Let's find out exactly what decisions they've made.'
0:40:25 > 0:40:30I have to say that you two look totally at ease here. Is this what it's all about?
0:40:30 > 0:40:35- Yeah! This is the life! - Big smile on your face! Biggest we've seen, I think.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39- Have you enjoyed the property search?- Do you know, we've had a lovely few days
0:40:39 > 0:40:43and I'd just like to say thank you to everybody for going to so much trouble
0:40:43 > 0:40:48- to find places for us to look at. - We need to find out whether we have found somewhere you can move into.
0:40:48 > 0:40:53Let's talk about the first property, the purple wellie cottage.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55We absolutely loved that house. We think it's great.
0:40:55 > 0:40:59There would have to be a few changes made with the bedrooms
0:40:59 > 0:41:02that we talked about at the house.
0:41:02 > 0:41:06The price of it was great and well within budget.
0:41:06 > 0:41:09One thing that we thought we might be able to do
0:41:09 > 0:41:11if we bought that house,
0:41:11 > 0:41:14instead of buy the land, which took us over-budget,
0:41:14 > 0:41:21we could maybe look for some land that we could just rent, maybe, that's nearby.
0:41:21 > 0:41:27- So that's an option. - Let's talk about the bungalow with loads of land.
0:41:27 > 0:41:31Realistically, that was the one that ticked most of our boxes.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34However, it was still over-budget.
0:41:34 > 0:41:40We didn't really like the bungalow itself very much, but the land and the yard were super.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43They were literally perfect. Exactly what you wanted.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47But the problem is that it is over-budget and in Devon.
0:41:47 > 0:41:49Let's talk about the mystery property.
0:41:49 > 0:41:54- The very clean, very shiny, very new mystery property.- We really liked the mystery property.
0:41:54 > 0:41:59I think that's in probably the best location, as well.
0:41:59 > 0:42:02- So that's the real reason you're moving to Cornwall is it, girls? - Yeah.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- HE LAUGHS - Thanks for your honesty.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08Do you think you'll move to any of those properties?
0:42:08 > 0:42:15I'd quite like to go back to the bungalow and just have another look and see how far it is from here.
0:42:15 > 0:42:18Well, I really do hope that you find your dream home,
0:42:18 > 0:42:22be it in Cornwall or slightly in Devon.
0:42:22 > 0:42:25You've been fantastic. I've really enjoyed meeting you
0:42:25 > 0:42:28and you both do seem to come alive when you're near the sea,
0:42:28 > 0:42:32- so let's hope it's close to the water.- Thanks very much.- Pleasure.
0:42:34 > 0:42:38The house hunt here in Cornwall has really posed a dilemma.
0:42:38 > 0:42:40It's aspirations versus reality.
0:42:40 > 0:42:44We all know what Carol and Lizzie want, but they simply ain't going to get it.
0:42:44 > 0:42:47They're going to have to re-evaluate their wishes.
0:42:47 > 0:42:50Who said buying a house was easy? Till next time, goodbye.
0:42:51 > 0:42:57'Firmly focussed on their animals, Carol and Elizabeth went back to our second property for another viewing,
0:42:57 > 0:42:59'but decided against making an offer.
0:42:59 > 0:43:04'Carol has since moved down to Cornwall and is renting a property, waiting to sell her house.
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