0:00:02 > 0:00:04Despite the appalling weather, spring is in the air.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06How do I know?
0:00:06 > 0:00:10Because on farms all across the UK, lambs are arriving.
0:00:10 > 0:00:1316.5 million of them, give or take.
0:00:13 > 0:00:19So, where exactly was this little one born? Find out in just a moment.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51'In today's show, I'll be helping a straight-talking couple
0:00:51 > 0:00:55'with a flexible budget find their dream home in the country.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58'There's certainly a rocky start.'
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Well, I'm speechless!
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Speechless in a good or a bad way? - Not very good.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07'But as ever, we've got the mystery house up our sleeves.'
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- It's the best you've shown us, definitely.- Oh-ho-ho!
0:01:14 > 0:01:18Today, I'm in Devon, where the lambing season has just begun.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21When it finishes in a month or so,
0:01:21 > 0:01:26this little girl will be one of over 650,000 newborn lambs
0:01:26 > 0:01:29scattered across the county's countryside.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33'Right in the centre of the south-west corner of England,
0:01:33 > 0:01:36'Devon's landscape is rooted in its farming tradition,
0:01:36 > 0:01:39'dating back to the Neolithic era.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41'It has helped shape its two national parks.
0:01:41 > 0:01:47'The heather moorlands of Exmoor spanning nearly 270 square miles
0:01:47 > 0:01:49'and the wild expanses of Dartmoor's hills.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53'The region offers a varied mix of properties,
0:01:53 > 0:01:58'with thatched cottages a running theme throughout its villages.'
0:02:02 > 0:02:07We've got 48 hours to show today's couple three super properties.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10But first, let's go and meet them.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15'Today's escapees are retired teachers Ed and Jane,
0:02:15 > 0:02:19'who share their four-bedroomed detached house on the outskirts of Derby
0:02:19 > 0:02:21'with their beloved prize-winning dogs.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25'After 11 years together, they want to swap the city suburbs
0:02:25 > 0:02:28'for a slice of village life in south-east Devon
0:02:28 > 0:02:32'and are after a property which gives them more space outdoors.'
0:02:34 > 0:02:35I really love my garden,
0:02:35 > 0:02:38but unfortunately, the dogs are ruining the lawn.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42And not only that, they're ruining my beautiful flowerbeds.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44So, what we really need when we move is a garden for Jane
0:02:44 > 0:02:47and a separate garden for the dogs to run in, but also,
0:02:47 > 0:02:50we want to adopt two donkeys, so we need a paddock for them.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54'Along with housing donkeys, they'd like an annexe
0:02:54 > 0:02:57'which they plan to rent out as a holiday let.
0:02:57 > 0:02:58'They also have a clear vision
0:02:58 > 0:03:02'of what they want their property to deliver.'
0:03:02 > 0:03:05My dream house would be somewhere with lots of character,
0:03:05 > 0:03:07a period property, nice high ceilings,
0:03:07 > 0:03:10lots of original features that haven't been ripped out.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13With three or four bedrooms, a large kitchen
0:03:13 > 0:03:17or the potential to extend the kitchen to make a large kitchen.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19But not an oldie-worldie cottage.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21We don't want the beams and the thatched roof.
0:03:21 > 0:03:26'Ed and Jane have some challenging demands for our house search,
0:03:26 > 0:03:29'but they are in a fortunate position.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32'They're not only selling a nearby rental property that they own,
0:03:32 > 0:03:34'they've also had offers made on their house.
0:03:34 > 0:03:39'All this means they can be flexible about how much they have to spend.'
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Our budget for this move is £450,000.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46But if you could find us a property with an annexe to let out,
0:03:46 > 0:03:49then we could go up to £600,000.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57It's been said many times that buying and selling houses
0:03:57 > 0:04:00is about as stressful as it gets.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03Well, put yourself in Ed and Jane's shoes.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08They're trying to sell not one, but two homes, and at the same time.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11Now, they seem pretty relaxed and optimistic with their budget
0:04:11 > 0:04:15of £450,000 - £600,000
0:04:15 > 0:04:17for this move here to Devon.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20They want to mimic the setup they currently have in Derby.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23A home for them and the dogs, and, if we can find it,
0:04:23 > 0:04:27an annexe or something similar for them to rent out.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31But with this move, they want land. At least an acre.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34Will we be able to find them everything they want
0:04:34 > 0:04:36on the money they have to spend,
0:04:36 > 0:04:40or will their stress levels and mine go through the proverbial roof?
0:04:40 > 0:04:41Let's find out.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49'Ed and Jane have asked us to focus their house search in south-east Devon,
0:04:49 > 0:04:52'but they're also happy to nudge over the Somerset border,
0:04:52 > 0:04:55'which still give them easy access to the coast.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58'We've got some fantastic houses to show them,
0:04:58 > 0:05:01'but, as ever, they'll have to guess the price of each property
0:05:01 > 0:05:03'before I reveal it to them.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06'And then, of course, there's our mystery house,
0:05:06 > 0:05:10'designed to challenge what they think they want as their new home.'
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- Well, Ed and Jane, welcome to Devon. - Thank you.- Good morning.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- Are you looking forward to the next two days?- We certainly are.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- We love Devon, even on a day like today.- The weather can only get better.- Yes, I'm sure.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26So we have a huge challenge on our hands,
0:05:26 > 0:05:30but sounds like you could be quite flexible. Shall we get started?
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Yes. We're really looking forward to it.- Let's go.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40'With an initial budget of £450,000,
0:05:40 > 0:05:43'Ed and Jane want a light, airy, detached house
0:05:43 > 0:05:45'with lots of character features.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48'Also on the wish list is a spacious kitchen
0:05:48 > 0:05:51'and a minimum of three bedrooms.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53'Outside, they need at least an acre of garden
0:05:53 > 0:05:55'for the dogs to let off steam
0:05:55 > 0:05:58'and space to house a couple of donkeys.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01'They're also prepared to increase the budget to £600,000
0:06:01 > 0:06:04'if there's an outbuilding with holiday-let potential.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12'We're starting our property search with location top of the agenda
0:06:12 > 0:06:15'and heading to the village of Dalwood.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18'Set in the Blackdown Hills conservation area,
0:06:18 > 0:06:22'we couldn't ask for more stunning countryside views.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25'What's more, the village has a thriving community spirit
0:06:25 > 0:06:26'centred on its church,
0:06:26 > 0:06:31'local pub and post office with a shop that's run by volunteers.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35'Our first property lies at the end of a no-through track
0:06:35 > 0:06:38'and comes in the form of an extended thatched cottage.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40'A common trademark of this county,
0:06:40 > 0:06:43'it's designed to test Ed and Jane's style preference.'
0:06:45 > 0:06:49So, Ed and Jane, this is our very first property.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52What do you think?
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- It's a country cottage.- It is. It's a thatched country cottage.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57It certainly has thatch.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00The good news is the thatch is only three years old.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03The house has been completely refurbished.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07The property itself is actually was a two-up, two-down cottage
0:07:07 > 0:07:10originally, a farmer's cottage. As you can see, it's been extended.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12It's about 200 years old.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Do you like the look of it? It's attractive.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19It's a very attractive cottage. Ideal country cottage if you want...
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Well, I'm speechless!
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- Speechless in a good or a bad way? - Not very good.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27What are your reservations when you first see it?
0:07:27 > 0:07:30I like the colour of the door and the window frames.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33It's time to see if I can convince you about this house.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37You've gone very quiet. Come on, let's have a look.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40'Ed and Jane may not be fans of thatch,
0:07:40 > 0:07:42'but inside, it's been beautifully modernised.'
0:07:46 > 0:07:48I want to lead you straight into the kitchen,
0:07:48 > 0:07:51the heart of every country home.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- You love your present kitchen, don't you?- I certainly do. I love it.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58It's big, spacious and airy.
0:07:58 > 0:08:03- This is a little different. - It is. It's not quite as big as I would like.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07So, having a look around, when you get used to a big kitchen,
0:08:07 > 0:08:10it's difficult to adapt. Is this workable for you?
0:08:10 > 0:08:14I think storage would be a big issue for me.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18OK. Let's keep going. There's more to see. If you want to follow me.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24So, through here, you've got your little sitting room.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- Again, it certainly has a cottage feel to it.- It does.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30A nice window seat there to sit and look at the view.
0:08:30 > 0:08:36Again, it's been done throughout in a really, really good condition.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- But each time, it comes down to room size, doesn't it?- It is.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- Well, let's keep going.- Yes.- OK.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48'Leading off the hallway is a handy utility room and cloakroom.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53'And tucked away off the sitting room is a small study which could make a good snug for the dogs.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56'Next door, a staircase leads up to where they'd sleep.'
0:08:58 > 0:09:01Here's your master bedroom.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03That's unexpected.
0:09:03 > 0:09:08Actually, below us is your bathroom. And it's a generous bathroom.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11It's got a bath, a shower, it's also got its own sauna.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15So, how is this? Cos this is a fair size.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18It's a nice cottage bedroom.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Yes. It is.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Polite reservations, I'm feeling.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- You like the cottage. - I love the cottage.
0:09:24 > 0:09:29It's a pretty cottage, but it's down to storage again.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33There are other bedrooms. Ed, if you wouldn't mind leading the way,
0:09:33 > 0:09:36we're going to go back through the house and up the other staircase.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42'The central stairs lead up to the two remaining bedrooms.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46'One a light, bright, cosy double with a Jack-and-Jill shower room
0:09:46 > 0:09:49'which leads through to the third bedroom.'
0:09:50 > 0:09:52This cottage has three bedrooms
0:09:52 > 0:09:55because we've come up the second set of stairs.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- This is a nice room.- Yes.- It is nice.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- And what's behind me? - Yes, storage. Lovely.- Your storage.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04I'm going to take you outside now.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- So, Ed, if you want to lead the way. - Right.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11'Although they seem to have reservations
0:10:11 > 0:10:15'about whether this Devon cottage is spacious enough internally,
0:10:15 > 0:10:19'outside provides a very generous proposition.'
0:10:21 > 0:10:25So perhaps with this move, the most important bit, the land.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28Now, it's not all yours.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32I'd like to say it is, but you do have two acres.
0:10:32 > 0:10:37And plenty of areas for a vegetable patch, for the dogs.
0:10:37 > 0:10:38Even for the donkeys.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42I think the actual land...
0:10:42 > 0:10:45It's got too much of a slope, I think.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- Certainly for the dogs.- I don't think we've quite hit the mark,
0:10:49 > 0:10:53but I'm still going to ask you what you think this cottage, with all this land, is actually worth.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55Because it is Guess The Price time.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59I'm probably undervaluing it, but I'd say £300,000.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01OK. Ed?
0:11:01 > 0:11:06I think that, for the right person who wanted something like this,
0:11:06 > 0:11:09I think they'd probably pay about 400 for it.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12The current asking price is £450,000.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15But the owner would take offers in the region of.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18Have another look around? I know what the answer is.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20I'm not going to try and convince you.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22Check out that little hobby house, as well.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- I'll catch up with you in a little while.- OK.- Thank you.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32'Well, despite the glorious location and land,
0:11:32 > 0:11:36'overall, they clearly haven't been persuaded by this style of property.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38'Even though it falls within budget.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42'For £450,000, it delivers many of the elements
0:11:42 > 0:11:44'they want from their life in the country.
0:11:44 > 0:11:49'As a listed historic cottage, it offers lots of character features.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52'Three bedrooms and two acres of south-facing land
0:11:52 > 0:11:57'with fabulous views over an area of outstanding natural beauty.'
0:11:58 > 0:12:02Seeing this property has confirmed what I thought - that we really
0:12:02 > 0:12:07wouldn't want to buy and live in a thatched stone cottage.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10I want somewhere nearer civilisation.
0:12:10 > 0:12:14In fact, I just couldn't spend the day talking to sheep,
0:12:14 > 0:12:16so I do want more neighbours.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26'Hopefully, this time, we can get nearer
0:12:26 > 0:12:28'to the right combination of house and land
0:12:28 > 0:12:32'as we continue our property search over the Somerset border,
0:12:32 > 0:12:35'close to the village of Donyatt,
0:12:35 > 0:12:37'a few minutes' drive from Ilminster.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40'It's a peaceful place with a population of nearly 400,
0:12:40 > 0:12:44'where many of the buildings feature the local stone,
0:12:44 > 0:12:47'including the 15th century Grade II listed church.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51'Just a mile down the road in the middle of open countryside
0:12:51 > 0:12:53'is our next property.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55'A brand-new stone barn conversion.
0:12:55 > 0:13:00'It's a style of property which should offer the open living spaces they're after.'
0:13:00 > 0:13:02Now, you two, we didn't get it quite right
0:13:02 > 0:13:04with the very first property,
0:13:04 > 0:13:08hopefully, we're going to do better with the second.
0:13:08 > 0:13:09It's an 18th-century barn.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13It used to store grain for the barley mill next door.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16It's got a huge watermill. So, what are your first impressions?
0:13:16 > 0:13:20Because I know this is important, Jane!
0:13:20 > 0:13:24Um...it's interesting. It's not something I would've looked at.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28Yes. I don't know. We'll have to get inside and see.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32Shall we take a look inside? Let's see if I can convince you.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37'The good news is that all the main renovation work
0:13:37 > 0:13:39'has already been carried out.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43'It would just need Ed and Jane to add their personal touches to the interior.'
0:13:46 > 0:13:50So, this front door leads straight into the kitchen.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- It's a much better kitchen, isn't it?- It certainly is.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59It's interesting. The units look very similar to those in house one.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- It looks more practical for cooking and...- Yeah.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- Right. Let's proceed.- Right. - Down the stairs.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12So the barn has not one, but two reception rooms.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15And this is the smaller of the two.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17Yep. It's a nice space.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19It's light and bright.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- I'm presuming you can see the stream down there.- You can. You can.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24Through here.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27This is the second reception room,
0:14:27 > 0:14:30which I think is enormous.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- There's a cosier feel to it, though.- Yeah?
0:14:33 > 0:14:36It's got a nice feature window over there, as well.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38Well, let's keep going.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45'Fantastic! The light and generous size of the reception areas
0:14:45 > 0:14:46'seem to be hitting the mark.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49'Let's hope they're as impressed by the bedrooms,
0:14:49 > 0:14:51'which lie at the other end of the property.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55'Three of the four being serviced by a bright, modern family bathroom.'
0:14:57 > 0:15:02The barn has actually four bedrooms in total.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05But there are three of them which are around this size,
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- and it's just literally... - Stud.- Yeah, stud wall between.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14What you could do, and the developer said he's happy to do it, is knock through.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18The one next door to this, that could make a fantastic large bedroom
0:15:18 > 0:15:21if you didn't need the four and wanted to make it three.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22- We don't need four.- No.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26'Time to take a look at where they would sleep.'
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- This would be, in theory, the master bedroom.- Right.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33So, it gives you lots of options.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37You could either knock through or you could use this as it is.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40It's got its own shower room there, a little en suite.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43Jane, you've still been quite quiet here.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- Are you getting a good feel for this property?- I much prefer this one.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51Much more me and our furniture would fit in here far better than the cottage.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- Shall we go and see if there's any room for your donkeys?- Yes.- Yes.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01'Outside, the lawned areas and borders give Jane
0:16:01 > 0:16:04'the gardening project she wanted with a huge double garage
0:16:04 > 0:16:10'offering ample space for storage, but that's just for starters.'
0:16:13 > 0:16:17- So, through your five bar gate. - Right.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20Take a look at the land that comes with this barn.
0:16:20 > 0:16:27- 2.3 acres in total.- Right. - I'm thinking donkeys.- Definitely.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29Plenty of room for donkeys.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32If you see the fence going down to the gate at the bottom,
0:16:32 > 0:16:36then all the way around, plus the stream running through your property,
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- that all comes with the barn. - Right.- What's your gut feel?
0:16:40 > 0:16:43There are things that need doing to the house, a few tweaks here and there.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- I'm sure we can do that. - Yes.- Sounding good.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- Can you do it on the price they're asking?- Now there's the thing.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53That's the question! Who wants to go first?
0:16:53 > 0:16:57It's my turn, I think, isn't it? I would say that's on for 500,000.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00I was going to say 475.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03The current asking price...
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- ..is £395,000.- Really?
0:17:06 > 0:17:10And it's really just gone on the market.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15So any changes we wanted to make, we'd have the money to do it.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17That's the best news, isn't it?
0:17:17 > 0:17:20It gives you a lot left over to do what you need to do
0:17:20 > 0:17:21to make it your own.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25I think I should send you, not in that direction, but in that direction,
0:17:25 > 0:17:29over the little bridge and have a look at some of those acres of land.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- See if we can find a donkey in the undergrowth!- Off you go.
0:17:36 > 0:17:42'Under budget at £395,000, our barn conversion not only leaves them
0:17:42 > 0:17:46'a healthy £55,000 spare but also answers the many demands
0:17:46 > 0:17:50'on their wish list including a large kitchen/diner,
0:17:50 > 0:17:54'two bright spacious reception rooms,
0:17:54 > 0:17:59'four bedrooms and 2.3 acres of grounds for the dogs and donkeys,
0:17:59 > 0:18:04'all within reach of a village and Ilminster's amenities.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07'The Devon coast is just half an hour's drive away.'
0:18:07 > 0:18:10There's more than enough room for the donkeys here.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13Plus the fact the donkeys have got fresh water.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- Which is perfect.- You could have the shelter here at this end.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- It would be absolutely amazing. - Yeah, it's lovely.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24There's not much I don't like about the property.
0:18:24 > 0:18:29The only problem would be the land is in a poor condition and would need a lot of work on it.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31But because it's only 395, I would have the money available
0:18:31 > 0:18:33to improve the land.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35I can see myself living here.
0:18:35 > 0:18:41It's perfect for the dogs, Ed and me, and if we happen to get any donkeys,
0:18:41 > 0:18:45once Ed's sorted out the meadow, then it would be absolutely perfect.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55As evening falls over the Devon countryside,
0:18:55 > 0:18:59the first day of our property search draws to a close.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09Out of the two properties we showed Ed and Jane yesterday
0:19:09 > 0:19:12I think it's fair to say there was a clear winner.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15But we've got another one up our sleeve.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18It is of course the mystery house.
0:19:18 > 0:19:25They're either going to love it or loathe it. Let's find out.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33'Our mystery property takes us to the village of Plymtree in east Devon,
0:19:33 > 0:19:36'a sure bet in terms of location with its beautiful church
0:19:36 > 0:19:40'dating back to the 14th century, along with a pub
0:19:40 > 0:19:44'and community shop, giving them a chance to meet the locals.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48'Surrounded by idyllic countryside, our mystery farmhouse
0:19:48 > 0:19:53'is a mile outside the village and is crying out for some attention.'
0:19:55 > 0:19:59So, Ed and Jane, let me introduce you to your mystery house.
0:19:59 > 0:20:05- Lots of potential. Yes, it's much nicer.- A house and a barn.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- With lots of outbuildings.- Yes.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- It's the best you've shown us, definitely.- Oh, whoa-ho!
0:20:12 > 0:20:13We're starting on a high.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17It is a mystery house so it's got to be different, hasn't it?
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- Shall we take a step inside?- Yes.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26Well, perhaps this gamble might pay off, as they don't seem too fazed
0:20:26 > 0:20:28by the idea of a project at the moment.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31But will inside fit their creative vision?
0:20:33 > 0:20:34So...
0:20:35 > 0:20:36Step inside.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- It's a pretty substantial room. - It is.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44There's something about it, the proportions.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- It's just a lovely-shaped room. - It's very big, I like the size of it.
0:20:48 > 0:20:52My only concern is the height of the ceiling.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56Behind us, you've got a little snug in there with a wood burner.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- That's lovely. - Could be a good office.- Beautiful.
0:20:59 > 0:21:04It could make a great office. I don't think you'll have any problem with space in this property.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08There might be quite a few options. Let's keep on going through.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- So here is your sitting room.- OK.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17It's still a nice room, but I don't think it's as nice as that one.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- It's not as light and airy, is it? - It seems to be darker.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24You've got the most beautiful bay window here with the window seat.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26That is beautiful.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28But let me show you a part with a higher ceiling,
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- a Victorian extension. - We're looking forward to that.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35'Well, Jane will need to see past the current decor.'
0:21:35 > 0:21:40Through here is your kitchen.
0:21:41 > 0:21:48- Right, OK. Yeah, nice size but... - Ceiling's high.- It certainly is.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- It needs ripping out and replacing. - Yes, it does.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- The house needs love... - A bit of TLC.- Yeah.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01Through that door there's a study, it's currently used as a study.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- I've got a choice now.- You have.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06Exactly, and I haven't even shown you what's outside.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- We're going to head upstairs now. - OK.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12The second set of staircases in this property.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17'The ground floor has a host of other rooms tucked away
0:22:17 > 0:22:20'including a downstairs bathroom, a utility room
0:22:20 > 0:22:23'and a storeroom which the dogs could make their own.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26'The dining room stairs lead up to the bedrooms
0:22:26 > 0:22:28'and a separate family bathroom.'
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- This farmhouse has six bedrooms. - Wow.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38You walk through one bedroom into this one, you've got another one set up like this
0:22:38 > 0:22:41and you've got two bedrooms together linked.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- You've got a large double, and then you've got the master.- Right.
0:22:45 > 0:22:46You could rip it out, convert it,
0:22:46 > 0:22:49make dressing rooms or an office, perhaps.
0:22:49 > 0:22:54- At the moment I'm just thinking it's a lot to take on.- It all adds up.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- Do you have enough money in the kitty?- That's an interesting point.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02'Doubts about the scale of the work needed on the house
0:23:02 > 0:23:04'seem to be setting in.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07'But our mystery property does give them great scope
0:23:07 > 0:23:10'to develop holiday lets in the old dairy outbuilding
0:23:10 > 0:23:13and the new dairy if they get the right planning consent.'
0:23:13 > 0:23:16'Along with the lawned gardens,
0:23:16 > 0:23:19'there's plenty of land for the donkeys to roam.'
0:23:19 > 0:23:23In total you've got about 2.3 acres with this farmhouse.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- That includes the ground at the front?- Yes.
0:23:25 > 0:23:30- It's quite a substantial plot. - That's perfect for donkeys.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32Especially with the open barn just there.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34But what's the asking price?
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- I think it's got to be about 500,000.- OK.
0:23:38 > 0:23:43I think I'd go less, because of the work involved, so I'll go with 475.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44OK.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48The current asking price, well,
0:23:48 > 0:23:55the owners are taking offers in excess of £450,000.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58- That's a good price.- It is. - We think that is...
0:23:58 > 0:24:01- That is a brilliant price.- Do you want to have another wander around?
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- Yes.- We'll have a look at the new dairy.- Please do.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07I'll catch up with you later.
0:24:08 > 0:24:13'It looks like this historic farmhouse may be a project too far for them
0:24:13 > 0:24:16'but it's certainly a great development opportunity
0:24:16 > 0:24:19'which could give them everything they've asked for.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23'On the market for offers over £450,000,
0:24:23 > 0:24:25'leaving £150,000 for renovation work,
0:24:25 > 0:24:29'it gives them two light reception rooms with character features,
0:24:29 > 0:24:33'a large kitchen, six bedrooms, an array of outbuildings
0:24:33 > 0:24:38'with holiday let potential subject to planning consent,
0:24:38 > 0:24:42'all set on over two acres of land. Perfect for donkeys.'
0:24:42 > 0:24:45Overall, I think this is a wonderful mystery house
0:24:45 > 0:24:48because different people would look on it in different ways.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51Somebody wanting a fabulous house could turn it into a fabulous house.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55The thing I like the most about this house is the location.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57It's in a beautiful setting.
0:24:57 > 0:25:01The size of the plot is perfect for our needs, for the dogs,
0:25:01 > 0:25:03the donkeys and for Ed and me.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07But unfortunately the house itself is far too big.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17Well, that's it for Ed and Jane.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21They've seen three very different properties.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25But have any of them hit the mark? Let's go and ask them.
0:25:30 > 0:25:35- Hello, you two.- Hello.- I hope you've enjoyed yourselves.- We have.
0:25:35 > 0:25:39- We've had a really good time, thank you.- It's been lovely, it really has.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41Let's start off with that first property we saw.
0:25:41 > 0:25:47- Your first impressions were a little muted.- To say the least, yes!
0:25:47 > 0:25:49I think I was speechless at one point, wasn't I?
0:25:49 > 0:25:52It really wasn't what we were looking for.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56It was thatched, the rooms were very small and it was dark as well.
0:25:56 > 0:26:01Plus the fact the land wasn't suitable for the dogs or the donkeys.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04It's a sort of place we would choose for a holiday.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08Now for our second home we crossed the border into Somerset,
0:26:08 > 0:26:13- Would it be fair to say we got a little closer with that one? - I think, definitely.
0:26:13 > 0:26:18From the outside, it didn't look terribly impressive
0:26:18 > 0:26:22but once you got inside, the space and the layout,
0:26:22 > 0:26:25it was quite an interesting property.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29The land was far more suitable for the dogs and the donkeys,
0:26:29 > 0:26:34because it had running water, which would have been ideal for donkeys.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37I think you could have developed a vegetable plot eventually
0:26:37 > 0:26:39but it would have needed an awful lot of work.
0:26:39 > 0:26:43Number three, the mystery house, very, very different in east Devon.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47Location was perfect. Land, perfect.
0:26:47 > 0:26:52But unfortunately the property itself was far too big a project for us two.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55It would be a really good one for a developer.
0:26:55 > 0:26:56It was a lovely house.
0:26:56 > 0:27:01Really comfortable, the room sizes. You walked into them and felt comfortable.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04But the work needed to develop the dairy into a holiday let,
0:27:04 > 0:27:07it would be a mammoth building task.
0:27:07 > 0:27:11You gave us quite a broad budget from 450-600 -
0:27:11 > 0:27:15even going to the top of it, and that is a healthy budget,
0:27:15 > 0:27:19we still struggled to find what you wanted.
0:27:19 > 0:27:23Has that made you reconsider what your next move's going to be?
0:27:23 > 0:27:25The style of property we're looking for,
0:27:25 > 0:27:29you can't find in the countryside around here for our price.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31I think we're going to have to go nearer a town.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34- You'll let us know how you get on, won't you?- We will.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36We wish you all the luck and thank you very much.
0:27:36 > 0:27:40- I've really enjoyed the last couple of days.- Thank you very much. - We have as well.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50We tried our very hardest to find Ed and Jane
0:27:50 > 0:27:54the house of their dreams, but their extensive wish list
0:27:54 > 0:27:57proved too much on their budget in Devon.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00I think they would be the first to agree.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04What's clear is their enthusiasm for this area hasn't diminished.
0:28:04 > 0:28:08We're going to wish them the very best of luck with their future
0:28:08 > 0:28:14house-hunting in this glorious part of the country. See you next time.
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