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Does this market town of 400 inhabitants look familiar to you? | 0:00:02 | 0:00:05 | |
You may know it better by its fictional name of Darrowby. | 0:00:05 | 0:00:09 | |
If that doesn't ring any bells, stay tuned. All will be revealed on today's Escape To The Country. | 0:00:09 | 0:00:15 | |
'On today's show, I'll be helping an intrepid couple put their best foot forward | 0:00:26 | 0:00:32 | |
'to start a new life in the country and it looks like we're on the right track.' | 0:00:32 | 0:00:37 | |
-That's perfect. -Perfect. | 0:00:37 | 0:00:39 | |
-Was that a tear you were wiping away? -Yes. -Really? Do you really like it that much? -It's lovely. -Aw! | 0:00:39 | 0:00:46 | |
-Oh, I love it when... That's wonderful. -Oh, don't! | 0:00:46 | 0:00:50 | |
'But will the mystery house have them running for the hills?' | 0:00:50 | 0:00:54 | |
Today, we're in North Yorkshire and this is Askrigg, made famous by the televised James Herriot novels, | 0:00:56 | 0:01:02 | |
written by James Alfred Wight, Yorkshire's most famous vet. | 0:01:02 | 0:01:06 | |
But in these parts, being a vet is not just a fictional business. | 0:01:06 | 0:01:10 | |
In some parts of Yorkshire, in the rural uplands, 50% of the workforce are agricultural | 0:01:10 | 0:01:16 | |
and that means the vet is a vital link for these rural communities. | 0:01:16 | 0:01:20 | |
Spanning some 3,000 square miles, North Yorkshire is the largest county in England, | 0:01:20 | 0:01:25 | |
40% of which is covered by its two national parks - | 0:01:25 | 0:01:28 | |
the rugged North York Moors and the lush, green valleys of the Yorkshire Dales | 0:01:28 | 0:01:33 | |
which, although predominantly a working landscape, attracts over eight million visitors a year. | 0:01:33 | 0:01:39 | |
The county is home to wonderful architecture from the Ribblehead Viaduct, | 0:01:39 | 0:01:44 | |
a triumph of Victorian engineering, | 0:01:44 | 0:01:47 | |
to the medieval twin towers of Skipton Castle. | 0:01:47 | 0:01:50 | |
And its robust Yorkstone buildings stand proud throughout its towns and villages | 0:01:50 | 0:01:55 | |
with places like Skipton holding on to their strong sense of identity. | 0:01:55 | 0:01:59 | |
So, whether you're seeking out rural solitude or want to be in the hub of a community, | 0:01:59 | 0:02:05 | |
this magnificent county has it all. | 0:02:05 | 0:02:08 | |
Take a look at that. Not a house to be seen for miles! | 0:02:10 | 0:02:13 | |
In fact, 1,762 square miles of North Yorkshire is national park. | 0:02:13 | 0:02:18 | |
As you can imagine, planning restrictions are pretty stringent - not too many new builds round here. | 0:02:18 | 0:02:25 | |
And that brings us back to the old economic law of supply and demand. | 0:02:25 | 0:02:29 | |
Everybody wants a beautiful, idyllic house framed by this countryside, | 0:02:29 | 0:02:33 | |
but not many come up for sale and when they do, they're expensive. | 0:02:33 | 0:02:37 | |
The average detached house here costs 7% above the national average, | 0:02:37 | 0:02:41 | |
but when they do hit the market, wow, they're beautiful! | 0:02:41 | 0:02:46 | |
For top-notch grandeur, | 0:02:46 | 0:02:48 | |
this five-bedroom barn conversion in Mayfield Valley | 0:02:48 | 0:02:52 | |
could be yours for £1.35 million. | 0:02:52 | 0:02:55 | |
Its reception rooms offer up original features and light, contemporary spaces. | 0:02:55 | 0:03:00 | |
Outside, the five acres of fields give way to beautiful countryside views. | 0:03:00 | 0:03:05 | |
On the market at £700,000, this six-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in Roche Abbey | 0:03:05 | 0:03:10 | |
has a raft of quirky reception areas to relax in from a below ground, vaulted cinema room | 0:03:10 | 0:03:17 | |
to a beautiful conservatory which overlooks the extensive lawned gardens. | 0:03:17 | 0:03:22 | |
If a rustic barn conversion is more your style, | 0:03:22 | 0:03:25 | |
£450,000 gets you this three-bedroom property near Hood Green | 0:03:25 | 0:03:30 | |
with an exposed stone wall offsetting the living room | 0:03:30 | 0:03:33 | |
and a slate-tiled country kitchen with original beams, all set in three-quarters of an acre of garden. | 0:03:33 | 0:03:39 | |
You see, when God's Own County comes up with property, it comes up trumps | 0:03:39 | 0:03:45 | |
and we have a couple who, wisely, are hotfooting it up north to buy. | 0:03:45 | 0:03:50 | |
Alan and Linda have lived in their four-bedroom, detached family home in Taunton, Somerset, for 27 years. | 0:03:51 | 0:03:58 | |
Their grown-up children have flown the nest, so they want to downsize | 0:03:58 | 0:04:03 | |
and head north to the Yorkshire Dales. | 0:04:03 | 0:04:06 | |
We're both energetic, active people. We may be retired from our work, but we're still young | 0:04:06 | 0:04:12 | |
and I hope we could get a good 10 to 15 years of good, active involvement | 0:04:12 | 0:04:17 | |
in an area that we really love and feel passionate about. | 0:04:17 | 0:04:21 | |
Here we are walking around a very large house which is really a family home | 0:04:21 | 0:04:27 | |
and I think we'd both like something a bit more cosy and a little bit more rural than we have at the moment. | 0:04:27 | 0:04:33 | |
They already know the Dales will allow them to indulge their passion for the outdoors. | 0:04:33 | 0:04:39 | |
We fell in love with the Yorkshire Dales the first time we went there. | 0:04:39 | 0:04:43 | |
It's the only place that we've had a holiday three years running. | 0:04:43 | 0:04:47 | |
One of our favourite pastimes is walking, just enjoying the views and the countryside. | 0:04:47 | 0:04:53 | |
We would like to be able to look out of the window | 0:04:53 | 0:04:56 | |
and to be able to walk from home almost, but not be too remote. | 0:04:56 | 0:05:01 | |
But also high on their agenda is contributing to community life. | 0:05:01 | 0:05:05 | |
If we move to an area near a national park, for example, | 0:05:05 | 0:05:09 | |
I know there are all sorts of opportunities for volunteering. | 0:05:09 | 0:05:14 | |
It would be great to support a local community, so we don't want to be in the middle of nowhere. | 0:05:14 | 0:05:19 | |
We want to be able to be part of that community. | 0:05:19 | 0:05:23 | |
They've got a clear idea what their Yorkshire home must give them. | 0:05:23 | 0:05:27 | |
I think the three must-haves for a new property in the country would be a large, square lounge, | 0:05:27 | 0:05:34 | |
a large kitchen with a dining area | 0:05:34 | 0:05:37 | |
and three bedrooms | 0:05:37 | 0:05:39 | |
and my shower cubicle, please. That would be great. | 0:05:39 | 0:05:43 | |
I love gardening and enjoy pruning the shrubs and landscaping it, | 0:05:43 | 0:05:47 | |
but I don't really want a large garden in a new property. I don't want to be a slave to the garden. | 0:05:47 | 0:05:54 | |
With the property search about to begin, Alan and Linda are keen to put their house on the market, | 0:05:54 | 0:06:00 | |
so we've asked a local estate agent to value their current property. | 0:06:00 | 0:06:05 | |
This house is in an ideal family location a mile from the town centre. | 0:06:05 | 0:06:09 | |
Excellent condition from top to bottom | 0:06:09 | 0:06:12 | |
and I would value the house for around £335,000. | 0:06:12 | 0:06:15 | |
So how much have they set aside for the move? | 0:06:17 | 0:06:21 | |
What we would like to actually spend in terms of our budget on a new property is around £350,000. | 0:06:21 | 0:06:27 | |
Even though they're downsizing, I'm hoping that Alan and Linda can keep flexible | 0:06:29 | 0:06:35 | |
because house prices in North Yorkshire are 5% higher than back home in Somerset for them, | 0:06:35 | 0:06:41 | |
so I'm hoping that their £350,000 is going to get them what they need. | 0:06:41 | 0:06:45 | |
Those houses aren't going to find themselves, so I've got my map, I've got my walking boots... Let's go. | 0:06:45 | 0:06:52 | |
As Alan and Linda want to walk from their front door, we've got to get the geography right, | 0:06:52 | 0:06:57 | |
so we'll focus our house search in the heart of Dales territory with Skipton to the south. | 0:06:57 | 0:07:03 | |
I'll show them some prime properties in the area, but I won't reveal the price until they've had a guess. | 0:07:03 | 0:07:09 | |
And let's hope our mystery house makes them feel on top of the world. | 0:07:09 | 0:07:13 | |
-Oh, I found you! -Hello. -Hi. | 0:07:15 | 0:07:17 | |
-Good morning. -Good morning. -Look at this - North Yorkshire laid out for your delectation. | 0:07:17 | 0:07:23 | |
-Fantastic view. -Absolutely stunning this morning. | 0:07:23 | 0:07:26 | |
-You're both big hikers, aren't you? -We do a lot of walking. That's our main hobby. | 0:07:26 | 0:07:32 | |
-We love walking. -It's a big move from Somerset up to Yorkshire. | 0:07:32 | 0:07:36 | |
-How long did it take you to drive up? -Five hours. -You've got family still there. | 0:07:36 | 0:07:41 | |
Yes, my parents live five minutes from where we live at the moment, so I'm reluctant to leave them. | 0:07:41 | 0:07:47 | |
We've got a daughter in Taunton, but she's pushing us this way | 0:07:47 | 0:07:51 | |
because she's looking forward to some nice holidays in this beautiful area. | 0:07:51 | 0:07:56 | |
-Talk about budget because North Yorkshire is not cheap. -No. -Especially near the national park. | 0:07:56 | 0:08:02 | |
What is your budget? You mentioned 350. Can you up that at all? | 0:08:02 | 0:08:06 | |
-Slightly. -350 would be ideal, but we could go up to £375,000. | 0:08:06 | 0:08:11 | |
I'll take £375,000. We love a little bit more to play with. | 0:08:11 | 0:08:15 | |
-All this natural beauty comes at a price, even if you are downsizing. -It can make a difference. | 0:08:15 | 0:08:20 | |
Rather unusually, but good for us because you're hikers and I've got my walking boots on, | 0:08:20 | 0:08:26 | |
-we can walk to the first property. -Brilliant. | 0:08:26 | 0:08:29 | |
We've got a footpath that takes us right to our first house. Let's go. | 0:08:29 | 0:08:33 | |
'We're setting off with their wish list firmly in mind. | 0:08:34 | 0:08:39 | |
'For £375,000, Alan and Linda want to downsize | 0:08:39 | 0:08:42 | |
'to a country home that will give them...' | 0:08:42 | 0:08:45 | |
You say you do a lot of walking. How often do you go walking? | 0:08:58 | 0:09:02 | |
When the weather's good, we'll try and go out two or three times a week. | 0:09:02 | 0:09:06 | |
-So it's not just holiday walking? -No, no. | 0:09:06 | 0:09:09 | |
It's very much our favourite pastime. | 0:09:09 | 0:09:12 | |
'We're gambolling across the open fields to our first house in Hardraw in Upper Wensleydale. | 0:09:12 | 0:09:19 | |
'Sitting on the Pennine Way and with a good pint on tap at the local pub, | 0:09:19 | 0:09:23 | |
'the village is renowned for its awesome waterfall - Hardraw Force, | 0:09:23 | 0:09:27 | |
'which, cascading over 100 feet, is England's longest unbroken waterfall. | 0:09:27 | 0:09:32 | |
'Back in the village, this cottage could be a great option for entry level downsizing.' | 0:09:32 | 0:09:37 | |
This is the property I want to show you, this one in front of us. | 0:09:37 | 0:09:41 | |
-It's a nice... -Yeah, looks like a typical... -Stone Dales cottage. | 0:09:41 | 0:09:46 | |
-It was built in the '70s. '79, it was finished. -Really? | 0:09:46 | 0:09:49 | |
It makes such a difference when they build in local Yorkshire stone. It is compact. | 0:09:49 | 0:09:55 | |
-OK. -It's not a sprawling house, but you wanted to downsize. -We wanted cosy. | 0:09:55 | 0:10:00 | |
And as you say, it's deceptively old-looking. | 0:10:00 | 0:10:04 | |
-I can't believe it's '70s. -No. | 0:10:04 | 0:10:06 | |
-It looks more modern inside. Shall we look? -Yeah, OK. -Lovely. | 0:10:06 | 0:10:11 | |
'Our traditional stone cottage gets a warm reception which I hope continues inside.' | 0:10:11 | 0:10:17 | |
Now, you wanted a cosy house, so it's not huge. | 0:10:18 | 0:10:21 | |
-This is lovely. -This is a good sized room. -Yeah. -Great. That's what I wanted to hear. | 0:10:21 | 0:10:27 | |
Our worst nightmare would be a really narrow lounge where you can't do anything with the room. | 0:10:27 | 0:10:33 | |
-It's got a lovely focal point as well. -And the window and the view. Look at that. It's incredible. | 0:10:33 | 0:10:39 | |
-Everything is about sitting down and going, "Oh!" -Yeah. | 0:10:39 | 0:10:42 | |
It's in two halves. You've got the downstairs sitting room, then... | 0:10:42 | 0:10:46 | |
And the kitchen/dining area is here. | 0:10:48 | 0:10:50 | |
This is nice. Lovely, modern kitchen in a nice sort of square format. | 0:10:50 | 0:10:55 | |
-It's very nice. -How much space do you need to create culinary delights? | 0:10:55 | 0:10:59 | |
-I don't think we need a huge area. -I think the kitchen area will be fine. -Yeah. | 0:10:59 | 0:11:04 | |
-If I look towards the dining room area, I'd probably say on the small side. -Yes. | 0:11:04 | 0:11:09 | |
OK for the two of us, but if we do have people staying, then it starts to get a little cramped. | 0:11:09 | 0:11:15 | |
With a full house, how many people have you got? | 0:11:15 | 0:11:19 | |
When the grandchildren come over from Mexico and other members of the family, it could be 10, 14. | 0:11:19 | 0:11:26 | |
-If everyone came to stay. -You'd be pushing your luck if I was going to show you a dining room that sat 14. | 0:11:26 | 0:11:32 | |
-It's a house for two people. -It is, yeah. | 0:11:32 | 0:11:36 | |
I'm not saying we want a huge kitchen/diner, but something a bit bigger than that would be ideal. | 0:11:36 | 0:11:42 | |
-Yeah. Let's take a look upstairs cos that's also quite snug. -OK. | 0:11:42 | 0:11:46 | |
'I'm pleased Alan and Linda are embracing its light, airy feel, | 0:11:46 | 0:11:50 | |
'but they're mulling over the considerable downsize they'd be making with this cottage. | 0:11:50 | 0:11:56 | |
'Let's see if the three bedrooms upstairs can help them cement their thoughts.' | 0:11:56 | 0:12:01 | |
-Let's take a look at this. This is the largest bedroom. -The largest, right. | 0:12:01 | 0:12:07 | |
-There's no wardrobes in here. -That'd be the first thing I would notice. | 0:12:07 | 0:12:11 | |
-There's a really nice feel about the room. -The whole house so far. | 0:12:11 | 0:12:15 | |
I just think a fundamental of a bedroom is to have some wardrobe space and there isn't any in here. | 0:12:15 | 0:12:21 | |
Yeah, space is an issue because it's a small house. | 0:12:21 | 0:12:25 | |
-There is quite a lot of loft space for storage. -Yeah. | 0:12:25 | 0:12:29 | |
-But it's definitely snug. -Mm-hm. -Yeah. | 0:12:29 | 0:12:32 | |
-Let's take a look at the bedroom with the view. -OK. | 0:12:32 | 0:12:36 | |
Wow, look at that view! | 0:12:40 | 0:12:42 | |
This one has the view, so you might want to make this your main bedroom. | 0:12:42 | 0:12:47 | |
-This also has storage. -Oh, right, yes. -It goes quite deep. It's double depth. | 0:12:47 | 0:12:53 | |
It's small, but I think I'd rather sleep in here than the front room. | 0:12:54 | 0:12:58 | |
-To see that every morning would be lovely. -Yeah. | 0:12:58 | 0:13:02 | |
-This is really why you're buying the house. -Yes. -To get to see that. | 0:13:02 | 0:13:06 | |
-It's beautiful. -It's glorious. It's what you've always wanted, isn't it? | 0:13:06 | 0:13:11 | |
I just think to wake up and look at a view like that, | 0:13:11 | 0:13:14 | |
-then to be able to walk out the house and just walk on to the Dales from here... -The footpaths. | 0:13:14 | 0:13:21 | |
-..is heaven, really. -Hmm. -Hmm. | 0:13:21 | 0:13:23 | |
-Wherever you go, you've got a view, even from the bathroom. -Right. | 0:13:23 | 0:13:27 | |
'Opposite is the third bedroom, a small double with built-in storage | 0:13:27 | 0:13:32 | |
'and next door, a small bathroom, which has no separate shower, | 0:13:32 | 0:13:36 | |
'but offers beautiful views to soak up from the bath. | 0:13:36 | 0:13:40 | |
'They seem to have given a thumbs-up to the ambience of this house, | 0:13:40 | 0:13:44 | |
'but how much space do they need to accommodate visiting family? | 0:13:44 | 0:13:48 | |
'Let's step into the sunshine and see if the garden and views can sway them.' | 0:13:48 | 0:13:53 | |
Throw open the patio doors and this is what you get to see. | 0:13:53 | 0:13:57 | |
-It's a fantastic view. -It's lovely. -This is where the view fell on the other side of the Dale. | 0:13:57 | 0:14:02 | |
Is this part of the property, this garden here? | 0:14:02 | 0:14:05 | |
-This is where it gets complicated. Step down and I'll show you. -OK. | 0:14:05 | 0:14:09 | |
-So, essentially, this is your garden. -Right. | 0:14:11 | 0:14:15 | |
-That is your neighbour's garden. -Oh. -Right. -Hmm. | 0:14:15 | 0:14:19 | |
-So it's very low maintenance, but also... -I've got no problem with the size of the garden. | 0:14:19 | 0:14:25 | |
-I may have an issue with somebody else being behind you. -Yeah. Yes. | 0:14:25 | 0:14:29 | |
-It's quite unusual. -It is unusual. | 0:14:29 | 0:14:31 | |
-OK, so what do you think it costs cos we haven't talked about budget? -Oh, heavens... | 0:14:31 | 0:14:37 | |
It's in a lovely, popular village. | 0:14:37 | 0:14:40 | |
-It's got amazing views. -It's very difficult. -I'd say £345,000. | 0:14:40 | 0:14:46 | |
-Right up at the top. What do you think, Linda? -Well, 320 maybe? | 0:14:46 | 0:14:51 | |
Well, the property is on the market for just a shade under 300,000. | 0:14:51 | 0:14:56 | |
-Right. -Right. -And it's been on for about eight months, so they've just reduced it to that price. | 0:14:56 | 0:15:02 | |
That is a good price for the type of property we want. | 0:15:02 | 0:15:06 | |
Have a look round inside and collect your private thoughts, then we'll meet outside and press on. | 0:15:06 | 0:15:12 | |
-OK. -Thank you. | 0:15:12 | 0:15:15 | |
Priced at just under £300,000, | 0:15:15 | 0:15:17 | |
this stone-built cottage leaves them £75,000 for their retirement pot | 0:15:17 | 0:15:22 | |
and would be a perfect, low-maintenance bolthole for an intrepid walking couple. | 0:15:22 | 0:15:27 | |
It has the spoils of Wensleydale right on their doorstep. | 0:15:35 | 0:15:39 | |
But is it a downsize too far? | 0:15:39 | 0:15:41 | |
This property ticks a lot of the boxes that we had, really. | 0:15:41 | 0:15:45 | |
It's beautiful outside. | 0:15:45 | 0:15:48 | |
And the stone finish gives the appearance of being an older house. | 0:15:48 | 0:15:52 | |
I never expected a newer house to look so good. | 0:15:52 | 0:15:56 | |
I have some concerns about the upstairs being a little bit small. | 0:15:56 | 0:16:00 | |
The garden is a big concern. | 0:16:00 | 0:16:02 | |
You really do want this part to be part of your garden. | 0:16:02 | 0:16:07 | |
It's such a shame to be sitting here, | 0:16:07 | 0:16:10 | |
then having somebody else gardening in front of you before you actually look at the view as well. | 0:16:10 | 0:16:16 | |
I really love this house. It feels so cosy. | 0:16:16 | 0:16:20 | |
This room is lovely and light and airy. | 0:16:20 | 0:16:23 | |
The kitchen is lovely. | 0:16:23 | 0:16:26 | |
The dining room, I feel happy with it. | 0:16:26 | 0:16:28 | |
Obviously, it would be a squeeze with friends and family staying, | 0:16:28 | 0:16:33 | |
but I think overall, most of the time we'd be on our own and we always wanted this cosy cottage. | 0:16:33 | 0:16:39 | |
It just feels really right. | 0:16:39 | 0:16:42 | |
The location of the property is in a smaller village than I probably hoped for. | 0:16:42 | 0:16:47 | |
I think, ideally, I would like to be able to walk to the local shops. | 0:16:47 | 0:16:52 | |
-All done? -Thank you. -Brilliant. | 0:16:53 | 0:16:55 | |
-I'm still looking at the view. -Yes. -Let's press on. | 0:16:55 | 0:16:59 | |
Over the centuries, sheep farming has shaped the distinctive Dales landscape | 0:17:03 | 0:17:09 | |
and been supported by important trading centres such as Masham in Lower Wensleydale | 0:17:09 | 0:17:15 | |
which dates back to medieval times. | 0:17:15 | 0:17:17 | |
Masham's prosperity is echoed in its architecture with over 60 Grade 2 listed buildings in the town, | 0:17:17 | 0:17:23 | |
many of which lie in the market square, the largest in Yorkshire. | 0:17:23 | 0:17:27 | |
Alan and Linda are meeting town guide Susan Cunliffe-Lister to find out more about its past. | 0:17:27 | 0:17:34 | |
We're really lucky. We've got this lovely, big square which has never been developed over the years. | 0:17:34 | 0:17:41 | |
We've still got the old houses. It's not turned into shop fronts. | 0:17:41 | 0:17:45 | |
And Masham really owes its size to sheep. | 0:17:45 | 0:17:48 | |
Every year in September, we still have a sheep fair in the town. | 0:17:48 | 0:17:52 | |
All this square gets filled up with sheep and we have a great time. | 0:17:52 | 0:17:57 | |
It dates back to the old days when they'd bring all the sheep down from the hills. | 0:17:57 | 0:18:02 | |
They had up to 80,000 sheep in the square and up and down the streets. | 0:18:02 | 0:18:06 | |
The farmers made a lot of money out of the sheep. The wool was very valuable, as well as the lambs. | 0:18:06 | 0:18:13 | |
The farmers had to pay a tithe to the church, which was a tenth of the money they made on their farms, | 0:18:13 | 0:18:19 | |
so Masham became a very rich church as well. | 0:18:19 | 0:18:22 | |
Still dominating the town today, Masham's Norman church fell on hard times during the Reformation | 0:18:22 | 0:18:28 | |
when Henry VIII seized the revenues from Masham Church | 0:18:28 | 0:18:32 | |
to finance his building of Trinity College, Cambridge, whose legacy resides in the name - College Lane. | 0:18:32 | 0:18:38 | |
Just over a mile's walk from Masham, Alan and Linda can put their walking boots to use in Hackfall Woods, | 0:18:38 | 0:18:45 | |
which, as well as being mentioned in William Wordsworth's tourist guide, | 0:18:45 | 0:18:49 | |
was an inspiration for Turner who sketched and painted here. | 0:18:49 | 0:18:53 | |
Now it's a Grade 1 listed garden. | 0:18:53 | 0:18:56 | |
If you live in Masham, you can walk along the River Ure. The river runs through the bottom there. | 0:18:56 | 0:19:02 | |
You can walk down here, then walk around the gardens, then walk back up to Masham. | 0:19:02 | 0:19:07 | |
Along with beautiful landscapes, Alan and Linda's move will mean | 0:19:07 | 0:19:11 | |
that they have thriving Dales towns like Masham right on their doorstep. | 0:19:11 | 0:19:16 | |
And they could find themselves living in the heart of one | 0:19:16 | 0:19:20 | |
if they go for our second property in the market town of Settle on the border of the Dales National Park. | 0:19:20 | 0:19:26 | |
It's already familiar holiday territory for them | 0:19:26 | 0:19:29 | |
and has tremendous appeal with its 17th century market square and listed buildings. | 0:19:29 | 0:19:35 | |
Upper Settle has a quieter, more villagey feel | 0:19:35 | 0:19:38 | |
and just a short walk from the green is where we find our next property. | 0:19:38 | 0:19:42 | |
There are several houses for sale around the village green. Which one am I going to show you? | 0:19:42 | 0:19:48 | |
-It's this one. -This looks nice. -That looks lovely. | 0:19:48 | 0:19:52 | |
-I like the colour of the stone. -It's a really interesting property. | 0:19:52 | 0:19:56 | |
Unlike the one that I showed you which looked old, but was actually from the '70s, this is old. | 0:19:56 | 0:20:02 | |
The main body of the building is from the 1840s. Do you like the house? | 0:20:02 | 0:20:07 | |
From the outside, it looks really nice. It's in a lovely position. | 0:20:07 | 0:20:12 | |
-It's a solid-looking building. -It won't fall down any time soon. | 0:20:12 | 0:20:16 | |
-I think you'll love the inside. -OK. -Let's hope so. | 0:20:16 | 0:20:20 | |
'Confident words indeed, but as we go inside, let's see if I'm right.' | 0:20:20 | 0:20:25 | |
Come on in. | 0:20:27 | 0:20:30 | |
-Oh, wow! -What do you think about this? -It's a fantastic kitchen. I absolutely love it. | 0:20:30 | 0:20:36 | |
-And the dining area... -Yeah. | 0:20:36 | 0:20:38 | |
-It's a nice size. -It's so light. | 0:20:38 | 0:20:40 | |
-It's a much more upmarket version of what we saw this morning. -Right. | 0:20:40 | 0:20:46 | |
There's a lot more space. It's finished to a much higher quality. You've got lovely kitchen units. | 0:20:46 | 0:20:52 | |
-Yes. -And it's light and bright and been beautifully done up. | 0:20:52 | 0:20:57 | |
-I love it. -Really nice. -You're speechless, Linda. -I am. | 0:20:57 | 0:21:01 | |
-And... Was that a tear you were wiping away? -Yes. -Really? | 0:21:01 | 0:21:05 | |
-Do you really like it that much? -It's lovely. -Aw! Aw! | 0:21:05 | 0:21:09 | |
-Oh, I love it when... That's wonderful. -Oh, don't! | 0:21:09 | 0:21:13 | |
'Great. Linda looks like she's smitten already. | 0:21:13 | 0:21:17 | |
'Just off the kitchen, there's a utility room to store those white goods and walking boots. | 0:21:17 | 0:21:22 | |
'On the other side of the kitchen is a very inviting living room.' | 0:21:22 | 0:21:27 | |
-This is the older half of the house. -Cosy. -Mm-hm. -Cosy feel. | 0:21:27 | 0:21:30 | |
This was the external wall of the old part and it goes out into the newer, Victorian part. | 0:21:30 | 0:21:36 | |
-What do you think? -Very nice. | 0:21:36 | 0:21:38 | |
-It's a lovely cosy feel. -A nice size room for two. | 0:21:38 | 0:21:42 | |
-This is the totality of your downstairs space. -I could live with that. -Yeah. | 0:21:42 | 0:21:48 | |
-Not crying in this room. -No, no. I'll contain myself. | 0:21:48 | 0:21:52 | |
-The combination of the two rooms is ideal. -What we wanted. | 0:21:52 | 0:21:56 | |
A light and airy modern space and a cosy, older style feel in the lounge. | 0:21:56 | 0:22:02 | |
-Upstairs? -Yeah. -Looking forward to it. | 0:22:02 | 0:22:06 | |
'All smiles so far, and a few tears, | 0:22:06 | 0:22:09 | |
'so hopefully the three bedrooms and bathroom will measure up.' | 0:22:09 | 0:22:14 | |
-Just take a little stop off at the bathroom. -This is lovely. | 0:22:14 | 0:22:19 | |
-You've got your... -Shower cubicle! -..shower cubicle. -Wow. | 0:22:19 | 0:22:23 | |
-This is a really good use of space. -It is. It's lovely. | 0:22:23 | 0:22:27 | |
-Brilliant. -That's perfect. -Perfect. | 0:22:27 | 0:22:30 | |
We've had perfect, we've had tear. It's very good. | 0:22:30 | 0:22:34 | |
-This is the master bedroom. -We've got the wardrobes as well. | 0:22:38 | 0:22:44 | |
-It's really made a good use of the space. -And the view. | 0:22:44 | 0:22:48 | |
The beginning of the Dales. | 0:22:48 | 0:22:51 | |
-It's lovely. -A really nice size. We don't want a massive bedroom. | 0:22:51 | 0:22:56 | |
-You want room for a bed and some wardrobes. -Yeah. It's got everything we'd want. | 0:22:56 | 0:23:02 | |
'Next door is another bright double bedroom. | 0:23:02 | 0:23:06 | |
'And then a single bedroom with light streaming in, but I want to see what they make of the garden.' | 0:23:06 | 0:23:13 | |
Come on in. | 0:23:13 | 0:23:15 | |
-So it's not massive. -No. -No. -It's not massive at all. | 0:23:18 | 0:23:22 | |
-But look at this open aspect. -And it is all yours. | 0:23:24 | 0:23:29 | |
-That's a bargain for this bit! -You don't have to negotiate. -It's not a private garden. | 0:23:29 | 0:23:36 | |
-But it is in a way because this open view seems like part of the garden to me. -Yes. | 0:23:36 | 0:23:43 | |
-It's a property with character. -Certainly is. -It is. | 0:23:43 | 0:23:48 | |
-It's got history, charm and been beautifully restored. -Modernised. It's got everything. | 0:23:48 | 0:23:53 | |
-You don't feel you're in an enclosed dark cottage in there. -No. | 0:23:53 | 0:23:58 | |
-But can you afford it? -I hope so! | 0:23:58 | 0:24:01 | |
Yes. | 0:24:01 | 0:24:02 | |
I vastly overestimated the last property, which was in a nice location. This is a lovely location. | 0:24:02 | 0:24:09 | |
Perhaps if I pitch this one at the value I had the last one - £340,000. | 0:24:09 | 0:24:14 | |
-I'm inclined to say about 340 as well. -You're both being very optimistic. It's on the market | 0:24:14 | 0:24:22 | |
-for £365,000. -Mm. -Right. -But have a look round. -Yeah, OK. | 0:24:22 | 0:24:27 | |
-Do you want a hankie? -No, I'm all right now. | 0:24:27 | 0:24:31 | |
-I'll meet you out front. -OK. | 0:24:31 | 0:24:33 | |
Judging from their overwhelming reaction, this Yorkshire stone house could be a real contender. | 0:24:34 | 0:24:40 | |
Under budget at £365,000, it would give them a cosy living room with character features, | 0:24:40 | 0:24:46 | |
a large, convivial kitchen/diner, three bedrooms | 0:24:46 | 0:24:50 | |
and a garden set in the quieter reaches of lively Settle | 0:24:50 | 0:24:54 | |
with a strong community and the Dales National Park on their doorstep. | 0:24:54 | 0:24:59 | |
We both love this house, don't we? It just feels right. This is what downsizing is about. | 0:24:59 | 0:25:05 | |
This is a really lovely property. | 0:25:05 | 0:25:08 | |
It's in a wonderful location. We do know Settle and this is the best bit of it, | 0:25:08 | 0:25:14 | |
on the upper village green. | 0:25:14 | 0:25:16 | |
The garden, I suppose, is unusual. It's almost like it's been stuck on and is part of the village green. | 0:25:16 | 0:25:23 | |
But I don't think it's a problem. | 0:25:23 | 0:25:26 | |
We've got the village green next to us, all the Dales next to us. | 0:25:26 | 0:25:31 | |
It's just an extension of the lovely environment in which we find ourselves. | 0:25:31 | 0:25:36 | |
I think this property is perfect for both of us. I feel so comfortable it's like it's home already. | 0:25:36 | 0:25:44 | |
The kitchen is beautiful, so modern and clean and airy. | 0:25:44 | 0:25:49 | |
And the views out of the windows are spectacular. And the bathroom was just perfect. | 0:25:49 | 0:25:56 | |
I've got my shower cubicle and a bath. It's just all we want. | 0:25:56 | 0:26:00 | |
I can smell an offer in the air! | 0:26:00 | 0:26:03 | |
So? | 0:26:03 | 0:26:05 | |
-This is fantastic. -Really? -Yeah, we've moved in. -You look like it! | 0:26:05 | 0:26:11 | |
-You have to come this side. You haven't bought it yet. -Lovely. -You like it? -It's perfect. | 0:26:11 | 0:26:17 | |
-Are you talking to the agents? -I think we will be. -I think so. | 0:26:17 | 0:26:21 | |
-Don't rush, though. We've still got the mystery house. -OK. | 0:26:21 | 0:26:25 | |
-Everything could change. Let's go and relax. -Right. | 0:26:25 | 0:26:30 | |
As the day draws to a close over the Yorkshire Dales, | 0:26:33 | 0:26:37 | |
it marks the end of the first day of our house search. | 0:26:37 | 0:26:41 | |
Alan and Linda want to shrug off life down south and make the Yorkshire Dales their new home. | 0:26:48 | 0:26:56 | |
They've been bowled over by one of the two properties. | 0:26:56 | 0:27:00 | |
-It's lovely. -A bit emotional? | 0:27:00 | 0:27:03 | |
And our mystery house will certainly expand their horizons. | 0:27:03 | 0:27:06 | |
-It's quite remarkable. -It is a remarkable mystery house. | 0:27:06 | 0:27:11 | |
I can really understand wanting to wake up to this every morning. | 0:27:14 | 0:27:19 | |
And it looks like the house yesterday really fit the bill. | 0:27:19 | 0:27:24 | |
They seemed completely in love. It's really hard to improve. | 0:27:24 | 0:27:29 | |
But one thing they might not like is being quite so overlooked, though they didn't seem to mind. | 0:27:29 | 0:27:36 | |
But the mystery house, one thing the mystery house is is not overlooked. | 0:27:36 | 0:27:42 | |
Our mystery property takes them into near solitude | 0:27:42 | 0:27:46 | |
as we head into the hills to the small hamlet of Chapel le Dale. | 0:27:46 | 0:27:49 | |
Close by, the Ribble Head Viaduct stretches across this glorious landscape | 0:27:49 | 0:27:55 | |
with the quiet pubs of Ingleton 7 miles away. | 0:27:55 | 0:27:59 | |
With no real community close by, the emphasis is on the fabulous entertaining space | 0:27:59 | 0:28:05 | |
for their visiting family. | 0:28:05 | 0:28:07 | |
This is the house. Not all of it. Just this front end, the big bit. | 0:28:07 | 0:28:13 | |
It's from about 1820. | 0:28:13 | 0:28:16 | |
It's a farmhouse. There are three dwellings. One of them could be yours. | 0:28:16 | 0:28:21 | |
-What do you think of the location? I know you weren't keen on being so isolated. -It's very remote. | 0:28:21 | 0:28:28 | |
-Beautiful on a day like this. It actually feels quite warm. -It's always like this here. Always. | 0:28:28 | 0:28:34 | |
-Every single day, 365 days a year. -I can rely on you for that. -We'll hold you to that! | 0:28:34 | 0:28:40 | |
-If you hear anything that contradicts that, don't believe it. Let's have a look inside. -Lovely. | 0:28:40 | 0:28:47 | |
'We're taking them out of their comfort zone, | 0:28:47 | 0:28:51 | |
'but as we'll see, it's the largest of the houses we're showing them.' | 0:28:51 | 0:28:56 | |
-Here's your living room. -Wow. Look at that cosy fire. -This is the old part. | 0:29:00 | 0:29:06 | |
It's the 1820s part. Incredibly thick walls. | 0:29:06 | 0:29:10 | |
-You can see they're a foot thick with window seats. -Lovely. | 0:29:10 | 0:29:14 | |
-And the hallway is the back wall of the house. The original stone. -Beautiful. | 0:29:14 | 0:29:20 | |
-It's got real character, hasn't it? -Yeah. -And yet it feels reasonably modern. -Lovely flooring. | 0:29:20 | 0:29:26 | |
-it's very nice. -Nice room. | 0:29:26 | 0:29:29 | |
Let's look at the kitchen. I think you'll really like that. | 0:29:29 | 0:29:33 | |
Oh, wow. Look at this. | 0:29:38 | 0:29:41 | |
A nice area for the table. And a fantastic view. | 0:29:41 | 0:29:45 | |
-Perfect size, isn't it? -It is. It's a really good size. | 0:29:45 | 0:29:50 | |
-Of all the kitchen/diners, this is the most generous. -Yes! | 0:29:50 | 0:29:55 | |
-And it's got these amazingly beautiful Victorian floorboards. It's nice and bright and sunny. -Yes. | 0:29:55 | 0:30:01 | |
-You're not shedding a tear. -I'm not, but I'm really surprised | 0:30:01 | 0:30:06 | |
-at how lovely it is. -So this is your downstairs. | 0:30:06 | 0:30:10 | |
There is a fantastic cellar so there's a lot of storage. | 0:30:10 | 0:30:14 | |
With an entrance in and out through the garden | 0:30:14 | 0:30:19 | |
-so you can put bikes in. -That's useful. -Upstairs we have not one, two, three, but four bedrooms. | 0:30:19 | 0:30:26 | |
-Four, wow! -On two levels. -OK. | 0:30:26 | 0:30:30 | |
'They seem quite surprised by the space the farmhouse offers, | 0:30:30 | 0:30:35 | |
'but upstairs things get curiouser and curiouser.' | 0:30:35 | 0:30:39 | |
So coming up here is a little bit Alice In Wonderland. | 0:30:39 | 0:30:43 | |
Oh! the ceilings are quite low! | 0:30:44 | 0:30:48 | |
-Did you manage? -Yes, I can just about fit under there. -I can just about graze my head. | 0:30:48 | 0:30:54 | |
-So this is one of the three bedrooms on this floor. -Quite a fantastic view. | 0:30:54 | 0:31:01 | |
-Yeah, it's all about this view. -For an old property, again, it's very light. | 0:31:01 | 0:31:07 | |
We've got three good-size bedrooms on this floor and a bathroom. | 0:31:07 | 0:31:11 | |
-Here they did something clever. They took out the attic space to give you some headroom. -Wow. | 0:31:16 | 0:31:22 | |
-It's a fantastic bathroom. -You'd spend all your time in the bath! -Exactly. -To get the view. | 0:31:22 | 0:31:28 | |
-It's beautiful, isn't it? -It's all you could want for a bathroom. | 0:31:28 | 0:31:33 | |
It hasn't got a separate shower, but it's integrated. | 0:31:33 | 0:31:36 | |
No separate shower, but... maybe somewhere else does have one? | 0:31:36 | 0:31:41 | |
'Of the other two bedrooms, one is large enough to be a a double | 0:31:43 | 0:31:47 | |
'and the other is currently a study, complete with window seat. | 0:31:47 | 0:31:52 | |
'But let's go up again and seek out Linda's shower.' | 0:31:52 | 0:31:56 | |
From the very small... | 0:31:56 | 0:31:58 | |
Ah, look at this. | 0:32:00 | 0:32:02 | |
Not a bedroom as such. | 0:32:02 | 0:32:05 | |
Wow! | 0:32:05 | 0:32:07 | |
-See? It goes from the very small to the very big. -That's amazing. | 0:32:07 | 0:32:12 | |
It's an amazing house. Very light and airy, isn't it? | 0:32:12 | 0:32:18 | |
-This would be the place to sleep. -Oh, yes. -And... | 0:32:18 | 0:32:22 | |
-Ta-ra! -A shower! -Your shower. | 0:32:24 | 0:32:27 | |
-Oh, look. -An en-suite. | 0:32:27 | 0:32:29 | |
-That would definitely make this our room. -Our space, yes. The bedroom with en-suite shower. | 0:32:29 | 0:32:35 | |
-A real good use of space. -It is. Lovely. | 0:32:35 | 0:32:38 | |
You were talking about your grandchildren coming from Mexico for a week or two. | 0:32:38 | 0:32:45 | |
I thought that second floor, which is low-ceilinged, could be the children's floor | 0:32:45 | 0:32:51 | |
-and you could retreat... -Up here. They've done a really good job. | 0:32:51 | 0:32:56 | |
For an old house, it has a really nice feel about it. | 0:32:56 | 0:33:01 | |
-It's quite remarkable. -It is a remarkable mystery house. | 0:33:01 | 0:33:06 | |
-And the views are best from the garden. -Right. -That's been a sticking point on some properties. | 0:33:06 | 0:33:12 | |
'The mystery house does seem to have impressed them. | 0:33:12 | 0:33:16 | |
'The garden seating areas are well-placed to soak up the scenery, | 0:33:16 | 0:33:21 | |
'but despite the generous size, would they contemplate such splendid isolation?' | 0:33:21 | 0:33:27 | |
I think in terms of garden, we've come up trumps here. | 0:33:31 | 0:33:35 | |
By far the largest of them all we have to show you. | 0:33:35 | 0:33:39 | |
-A definite boundary. -THIS is a private garden. -Not overlooked. | 0:33:39 | 0:33:44 | |
-Only by the sheep. -So obviously the mystery is | 0:33:46 | 0:33:50 | |
would you buy a house that is this remote? To know that, you need to know how much it costs. | 0:33:50 | 0:33:57 | |
-Which is also a mystery. -That's difficult. | 0:33:57 | 0:34:00 | |
We are inside the National Park. | 0:34:00 | 0:34:03 | |
Ah. | 0:34:03 | 0:34:05 | |
340? | 0:34:05 | 0:34:08 | |
I was going to say £350,000. | 0:34:08 | 0:34:11 | |
£350,000. | 0:34:11 | 0:34:13 | |
Again, you're slightly optimistic. | 0:34:13 | 0:34:15 | |
-It's at just under £370,000. -Is it? -Oh, wow. -Right. | 0:34:15 | 0:34:20 | |
If nothing else, it might focus your mind on how much you like the one that's not in a remote location. | 0:34:20 | 0:34:27 | |
This house in another location would be an even higher price. | 0:34:27 | 0:34:31 | |
I suppose a lot of people will pay because of where it is. | 0:34:31 | 0:34:35 | |
-They want to be isolate. -It's unique. -Have a wander inside. | 0:34:35 | 0:34:40 | |
-OK. -And share your private thoughts to one another and we'll meet at the front. -Right. | 0:34:40 | 0:34:47 | |
Sneaking in under budget at just shy of £370,000, | 0:34:48 | 0:34:52 | |
our mystery farmhouse could be a wonderful rural retreat for large family gatherings, | 0:34:52 | 0:34:58 | |
offering a beautiful large living room, an enormous light-filled kitchen/diner, | 0:34:58 | 0:35:03 | |
four bedrooms with a master en-suite and a generous garden with panoramic views over the Dales. | 0:35:03 | 0:35:10 | |
I think this is my favourite room in this house. | 0:35:10 | 0:35:14 | |
-It's just what we wanted in terms of size. -It is. A real square. | 0:35:14 | 0:35:19 | |
Lovely view. A central focal point with a fire. If you combine this lounge with the kitchen/diner, | 0:35:19 | 0:35:26 | |
-it exactly fits what we want. -It is, yes. | 0:35:26 | 0:35:30 | |
This is a really imposing house. In terms of meeting what we wanted from a property, | 0:35:30 | 0:35:36 | |
it does tick a lot of the boxes. | 0:35:36 | 0:35:39 | |
And it's got a nice private garden, probably the best one we have seen. | 0:35:39 | 0:35:44 | |
You could do a little bit with it. | 0:35:44 | 0:35:46 | |
This house has been quite an eye-opener for me. | 0:35:46 | 0:35:50 | |
The location, it's very remote, | 0:35:50 | 0:35:54 | |
but on the other hand the actual house is very spacious inside and quite modern. | 0:35:54 | 0:36:00 | |
On we go. | 0:36:00 | 0:36:02 | |
The great majority of the farms here are cattle or sheep. Some are pretty remote here in the Dales. | 0:36:16 | 0:36:22 | |
One of the key figures in keeping them all together and up-to-date with what's going on in the world | 0:36:22 | 0:36:28 | |
is the local vet, so I'm going to meet one of these modern-day James Herriots. | 0:36:28 | 0:36:34 | |
'Neil Roberts has lived in this area his entire life and devotes most of his working day to giving farmers | 0:36:38 | 0:36:44 | |
'up-to-date advice on disease prevention and administering vaccines. I met him on a TB check.' | 0:36:44 | 0:36:52 | |
Fortunately, this part of the world is still relatively clear of TB. | 0:36:52 | 0:36:56 | |
That is a very big plus point. | 0:36:56 | 0:36:59 | |
-The farms are on routine four-yearly testing and we get very few breakdowns. -Right. | 0:36:59 | 0:37:06 | |
The breakdowns we do have are invariably cattle brought from outside the area. | 0:37:06 | 0:37:12 | |
'But the life of a vet is never straightforward and, mid-job, a more urgent call comes in. | 0:37:12 | 0:37:18 | |
'Elsewhere on the farm, an injured pregnant cow is in distress.' | 0:37:18 | 0:37:22 | |
-How did you get to be a vet? Just because your dad was? -That was a big factor. | 0:37:22 | 0:37:28 | |
My father was a vet and I would go round with him quite a lot. | 0:37:28 | 0:37:32 | |
This particular part of the countryside, the land is suitable for livestock farming. | 0:37:32 | 0:37:39 | |
It isn't suitable for arable. | 0:37:39 | 0:37:41 | |
So the land will hopefully always be farmed. | 0:37:41 | 0:37:46 | |
As long as the land is farmed, there will be a need for vets. | 0:37:46 | 0:37:50 | |
'Neil's practice looks after about 400 sheep farms and 100 dairy farms, | 0:37:50 | 0:37:55 | |
'which adds up to 100,000 ewes and over 10,000 dairy cows. | 0:37:55 | 0:38:01 | |
'This 11-year-old cow has a back injury, which for an animal of this age has serious implications. | 0:38:01 | 0:38:07 | |
'She may not make it. | 0:38:07 | 0:38:09 | |
'The problem has been compounded by the weight of her unborn calf, | 0:38:09 | 0:38:13 | |
'so Neil will have to carry out an emergency Caesarean.' | 0:38:13 | 0:38:17 | |
-Just keep going with the calf. -Wow! | 0:38:21 | 0:38:24 | |
It's amazing. It just came out so fast. | 0:38:30 | 0:38:34 | |
A big burst of calf! Extraordinary. | 0:38:37 | 0:38:40 | |
That's pretty intense. | 0:38:40 | 0:38:43 | |
It's amazing. I've never seen an animal be born before. | 0:38:43 | 0:38:47 | |
'Unfortunately, even without the weight of the calf, Neil felt the mother wouldn't stand again | 0:38:48 | 0:38:54 | |
'and it was the kindest option to put her to sleep. | 0:38:54 | 0:38:58 | |
'But the calf has been saved and although he's a bit premature, Neil is pleased.' | 0:38:58 | 0:39:04 | |
It's an excellent sign for the calf to hold its own head up. | 0:39:04 | 0:39:08 | |
And if he blinks when you just touch onto the corner of the eye, | 0:39:08 | 0:39:12 | |
that is also a very good sign. | 0:39:12 | 0:39:15 | |
And some sort of suck reflex if you put the finger in the mouth is also a good thing. | 0:39:15 | 0:39:21 | |
-Has he got that? -He has. | 0:39:21 | 0:39:24 | |
That shows it isn't brain-damaged and hasn't been starved of oxygen. | 0:39:24 | 0:39:29 | |
It's healthy. | 0:39:29 | 0:39:31 | |
It's trying to get up. | 0:39:31 | 0:39:33 | |
-All in a day's work for you. -All in a day's work. -Covered with blood. It's a proper job. | 0:39:33 | 0:39:41 | |
Well done! | 0:39:41 | 0:39:43 | |
'Farming life is fraught with harsh realities and although, sadly, the mother couldn't be saved, | 0:39:45 | 0:39:51 | |
'the calf will go on to be bottle-fed and soon become a fully-fledged member of the herd.' | 0:39:51 | 0:39:57 | |
Not sure our mystery house really persuaded Linda and Alan to the solitary life on a fell, | 0:39:59 | 0:40:05 | |
but as far as I was concerned it was all settled in Settle. | 0:40:05 | 0:40:09 | |
When Linda saw that kitchen and started crying, it was all sewn up, | 0:40:09 | 0:40:13 | |
although I have been wrong before. Let's find out what their final decision is. | 0:40:13 | 0:40:19 | |
Ah, good. Genning up on the details. And you've made me my cream tea. | 0:40:19 | 0:40:25 | |
-It's a home from home. -Certainly is. | 0:40:25 | 0:40:28 | |
So spin back to the very first property we saw yesterday morning, | 0:40:28 | 0:40:32 | |
-which was the modern house. -Yes, that was a real surprise. | 0:40:32 | 0:40:37 | |
-I'd never have believed it was modern. -That first house made us realise we could downsize. -Yeah. | 0:40:37 | 0:40:45 | |
We felt quite cosy. There were a few issues about storage, | 0:40:45 | 0:40:49 | |
and it might have been a little small in retrospect. | 0:40:49 | 0:40:54 | |
The biggest letdown... It had this wonderful view, then you took us out to the garden | 0:40:54 | 0:41:00 | |
and we realised it was a back garden inside somebody else's garden! | 0:41:00 | 0:41:04 | |
-How did the house on the green feel? -Oh! -Hot flash, hot flash! -Yes. | 0:41:04 | 0:41:08 | |
It was just unbelievable. The position on the green was lovely. | 0:41:08 | 0:41:13 | |
When we walked inside, the downstairs... | 0:41:13 | 0:41:17 | |
-You saw Linda's reaction. -It was perfect. I don't know how you managed to conjure it up. | 0:41:17 | 0:41:24 | |
-It was obviously waiting for you. -It was. -It had been really well renovated, hadn't it? -Yes. | 0:41:24 | 0:41:30 | |
They'd made the best of the space, a nice mixture of old and new. | 0:41:30 | 0:41:35 | |
Let's talk about the mystery house. This was a wild card. | 0:41:35 | 0:41:39 | |
-A beautiful house, but in a very remote location. -Quite a surprise! | 0:41:39 | 0:41:45 | |
-It's a really imposing building. -It was lovely and so spacious. | 0:41:45 | 0:41:49 | |
-The most spacious out of the three. -And for the third property running, | 0:41:49 | 0:41:54 | |
it showed that a cottage could be light. | 0:41:54 | 0:41:59 | |
It's a different style of cottage up here to the south west, | 0:41:59 | 0:42:03 | |
which tend to be much more small, cosy, but very dark. But the location was a step too far. | 0:42:03 | 0:42:10 | |
-A long way to the shops. -Yeah. | 0:42:10 | 0:42:15 | |
-What happens next? Are you going to revisit the house on the green? -Definitely. -Definitely. | 0:42:15 | 0:42:21 | |
-And put an offer in? -Definitely! | 0:42:21 | 0:42:24 | |
Ah! I like that. "Definitely". | 0:42:24 | 0:42:26 | |
It's been wonderful. You really knew what you wanted, | 0:42:26 | 0:42:31 | |
-you were very amenable to getting what you wanted, even though it is a massive change for you. -It is. | 0:42:31 | 0:42:37 | |
-And you clearly love this area. Everything points to you moving soon. -I hope you'll come and visit! | 0:42:37 | 0:42:44 | |
I certainly will. I'm sure we'll be here again. Now let's get down to tea. | 0:42:44 | 0:42:50 | |
I have a sneaking feeling that Alan and Linda will be firmly ensconced, or should I say settled, | 0:42:53 | 0:43:01 | |
in North Yorkshire very soon. | 0:43:01 | 0:43:03 | |
If you've enjoyed the show and would like to see more, | 0:43:03 | 0:43:08 | |
tune in next time for more Escape To The Country. | 0:43:08 | 0:43:12 | |
After going back to view the house in Settle for a second time, Alan and Linda's offer was accepted. | 0:43:12 | 0:43:19 | |
So they should be moving in very soon. If you'd like to escape to the country and need our help, | 0:43:19 | 0:43:26 | |
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