Cornwall Escape to the Country

Back in the 1700s,

the family that once lived in this magnificent Tudor manor house,

but had long since moved out, decided to give it a new

lease of life and reinvent it as their ancestral show home.

But who were they and where are we?

Join me in just a moment and I'll tell you.

Today's property search has fairytale beginnings.

Goodness gracious.

This is something that's always been in picture books, in storybooks.

But will we find our home hunters a happy ever after?

-No!

-My goodness!

-No!

-Goodness.

THEY LAUGH

Well, today we are in Cornwall.

And this is Cotehele House,

just a stone's throw from the River Tamar.

The original Tudor mansion was built by a family called the Edgcumbes.

However, by the 1550s, they moved out,

having built a new family home just down the road.

But fast forward two centuries and the Edgcumbes had began to

exploit the growing romantic appeal of this place.

And it attracted some pretty high profile visitors. Amongst them,

George III and his wife, Queen Charlotte.

The most southerly county on the British mainland,

Cornwall is a peninsula surrounded by the Celtic Sea to the north

and west and the English Channel to the south,

with the county of Devon lying to its east.

Cornwall's coastline has seen the county prosper

both as an official trading post

and via the more illicit activities of smugglers and pirates.

With a nautical history dating back hundreds of years, the winding

character of the Fal is the result of it being a drowned river or ria.

Submerged by a rapid rise in sea level after the last ice age,

providing the third-largest natural harbour in the world.

On the rugged north coast,

the town of Newquay was home to a burial site during the Bronze Age.

These days, it's a popular holiday location

and generally considered to be the surfing capital of the UK,

with Fistral Beach hosting many international competitions.

Cornish scenery has been a backdrop for many film and television dramas.

The picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac provided

locations for Poldark and more recently, the series Doc Martin,

where it's known by the fictional name of Portwenn.

So, whether you are seeking maritime intrigue,

dramatic countryside or a surfers' paradise,

the Cornish peninsula is a very special place to plan an escape to.

Now, when it comes to property here in Cornwall,

no surprise that the coast is king.

Hot spots like Rock, Fowey and Padstow

can see properties running into the millions.

But for all that, the average price of a detached home here is

surprisingly affordable at £274,000.

That's £13,000 below the national average figure.

But what about today's buyers?

What's attracted them to a life in Cornwall?

Well, let's meet them and find out.

Today's house-hunters, Bill and Rosemary,

have been married 27 years and their paths first crossed in the late '80s

on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

1987, I had this fabulous teaching post on Ascension Island.

I joined the amateur dramatic society

and Bill turned up at a rehearsal.

-Brown legs, white shorts.

-Very short shorts.

And Rosemary was attracted to my brown, hairy legs.

Along came marriage and children, as well as decades of moving

from pillar to post due to Bill's job with the RAF.

Sometimes we were two or three years in a place.

But other times we moved three times in a year.

I never really felt that we had a proper home home.

Finally, Bill's military career came to an end

and he got a new job with the Metropolitan police.

The couple have settled on an estate in the commuter town

of Bracknell, Berkshire.

But both still yearn for greener pastures elsewhere.

Rush-hour times, in the morning,

it's all going on its way out to London.

And in the evenings, everything is returning from London.

When you look out, it's rooftops everywhere.

-And everywhere is overlooking everywhere.

-Yeah.

We are looking for a bit of solitude, rather than

there is another set of screaming children.

We are beyond estate living.

We just want a little bit of peace and quiet, own boundaries,

and my wish is for a five-bar gate at the end of the drive.

To find that solitude and serenity, Rosemary, who was born

and raised in the South West,

feels there is only one place she could ever truly call home.

My grandparents were from Cornwall.

I just love the moorland, the mossy stones, I love dry-stone walls.

To me, that is home.

That's where I grew up and that's where I want to be.

I think we always realised that Cornwall has been the goal.

Whilst Rosemary is ready to make the move now, at a decade her

junior, 54-year-old Bill is a few years away from retirement.

The plan is for Rosemary to move full-time and Bill to join her

on his days off between shifts.

Until he can organise a more permanent relocation.

I'm older than Bill and this is it. I have to go now.

I can't wait any longer. And I'm making the move.

I still have a few working years left

to make sure that we are funding the move.

I would like a garden where I can grow my own vegetables

and I can sit in the sunshine and read a book.

I've led such a busy, hectic life

and I want to have a bit of calm around me.

I just want time now to just watch the seasons go by.

I used to run marathons and half marathons

and I'm trying to get back into that frame of mind.

I very much like the idea of running in clean air

rather than having to dodge the cars.

But most of all, it's all about finally getting the life

they've strived for all these years.

It's about time that Rosemary was given the opportunity to go

back to where she wants to live.

-And wherever Rosemary is, I want to be.

-Yeah.

Having a place in the country, that's what I want.

In order to maximise their chance of finding that dream Cornish home,

Rosemary and Bill are open to living anywhere in the county.

But before I show them some of the choices on offer,

we are meeting on the Cornish coast to discuss the details.

-I thought I'd find you enjoying this.

-Hello, Jules.

Here we are, overlooking the beaches around Newquay on a beautiful day.

And all of Cornwall at our disposal to find you a new home.

Give us an idea of the sort of property that would really appeal.

I would really like something within my own boundaries.

Something with a bit of a drive.

A five-bar gate at the end of it, possibly, that's been my dream.

Somewhere quiet, somewhere pretty,

somewhere to look at the green grass.

Do you have any views on what sort of property you would

entertain looking at?

Two to three bedrooms, ideally.

We are not looking for a massive kitchen.

Something with two reception rooms

so that we can pursue our own interests and hobbies.

And maybe a conservatory or somewhere where we've got

the potential to actually put a conservatory.

Many buyers come here looking for these classic sea views.

But actually, you're not that bothered, are you?

We don't need to live by the coast.

We know that when you live in Cornwall,

-a short drive away you will reach the coast anyway.

-Absolutely.

-And you've got two coasts to choose from, let's face it.

-Yes.

-Yes.

So, no, somewhere inland where we can see green valleys,

green hills, and a pretty garden outside the back door.

How much do you want to spend?

Because Cornwall does have its hot spots, let's be honest.

The money that would be available for this project

-would be up to £450,000.

-Up to £450,000.

Look, the weather is with us.

We've got three very interesting properties to show you.

Great. Can't wait.

-Well, let's get going. Come on.

-Thank you.

Bill and Rosemary have up to £450,000 to spend to finally

find themselves that Cornish forever home.

They would like two to three bedrooms,

a couple of reception areas,

a conservatory or room to build one, and a pretty garden.

And Rosemary has a dream of a five-bar gate

at the end of a private drive.

We've got three wonderful properties to tempt them with.

And at each one, I'll be challenging them

to guess the price before I reveal it.

Our last option will be our Mystery House,

which could really offer a fresh outlook on their search.

But first to see is house number one.

Bill and Rosemary are seeking solitude.

And our first property is rurally located about three miles

from the town of St Austell.

And around a mile from the village of Sticker.

A former mining village, facilities at Sticker include a

Grade II listed inn, and post office and stores.

Under a mile away but a far cry from estate living,

our first offering nestles near paddocks.

And we are starting our tour at the rear side of the house.

That's property number one.

What do you think?

It's very traditional. It's very pretty.

I love the stonewalls on the outside.

This, to me, is a classic bit of Cornish architecture.

You don't get many of these in Bracknell, do you?

-LAUGHING:

-No.

-True.

Is this the sort of thing you've been dreaming about?

-It is. It is, yes. It is. And they had the five-bar gate.

-Yeah.

First impressions, you've set the bar very high.

-Shall we have a look inside?

-We will, yes.

-Yes, please.

Originally built in the 1830s,

this was once three granite stone farm workers' cottages.

Now extended and converted into a sizeable single home.

The porch covered stable door opens

onto a characterful country reception room.

Look what we've got for you.

Goodness gracious!

It's the traditional, old, original fireplace.

It's not something that's been added on in a new build property.

No, that is the real deal.

-And that has kept generations of people warm.

-Mm.

I like the welcoming feeling of walking in to that fireplace.

It's just got so many original, old, traditional features.

Everything, it's just great.

-If you like old and traditional, you are going to love the kitchen.

-OK.

I was really heartened

when you said you didn't want a massive kitchen-diner.

It's not small. You do have a dining end.

You've got a classic oil-fired range there, of course.

On a really hot day, you can

turn that off and use the gas top there.

You've got another oven.

It all flows rather nicely into your main living/dining area.

Bill has got to duck a bit. THEY LAUGH

I'm sure I'll learn quickly.

I think you would, yeah. Absolutely.

It's really traditional.

This is something that's always been in picture books, in storybooks.

It's something I've always really want to try and get back to,

a place in the country.

Wide walls, apples on the counter, everything about it is just great.

It couldn't be anything other than a country property.

-So we are liking this, aren't we?

-We are, yes.

Let's continue our tour then. Follow me.

A small flight of stairs leads down to an inner hallway, passing

a lower ground floor shower room and onto a second reception area.

This, I think, makes the ideal craft room.

It's great. Got a lot of light.

We might be competing for this space.

THEY LAUGH

No.

Above us is one of the three bedrooms.

Accessed by a separate staircase there.

-So you could have either this as a sort of guest end.

-Yes.

Or, you know, you could have a den up there.

You could do the ironing up there.

THEY LAUGH

I'm taking the domestic banter as a positive sign that Bill

and Rosemary are already imagining themselves living here.

The second staircase on the ground-floor leads to the

remainder of the sleeping quarters.

Above the kitchen,

a small double bedroom is currently used as a study.

Next to which is a family bathroom with a claw foot bath.

And opposite, sitting over the first reception room

and overlooking the south-facing garden

is the largest of the bedrooms.

It's not short of space.

It's probably the biggest room in the house.

You could happily put a sofa in here and create a suite, as it were.

It's definitely got possibilities, hasn't it?

It certainly has the right feel about it.

It certainly is drawing me in to life in the country.

There you go. There you go, look, you see, Rosemary?

Your plan is working.

-Yeah.

-There is one final bit we need to talk about, of course.

And that is the price.

Let's go out to the garden and see what you think it's worth.

-OK.

-Right.

-After you.

Well, let's see if Rosemary's plan to entice Bill to the

South West is given a further boost outside, where private

and enclosed grounds include paved seating areas, lawn,

mature borders,

and some versatile outbuildings.

-This is country living.

-Absolutely.

Hook, line and sinker.

And chickens and ducks as well thrown into the mix.

But what do you think property number one is on the market for?

-Rosemary.

-I'll hazard a guess at 410.

410. OK. Bill?

I think it's slightly higher than that. I reckon it's on for 425.

We are going to have to top those numbers up a bit.

-This is currently on the market for £450,000. BOTH:

-OK.

Go and explore it. Soak up the atmosphere.

-And I will catch up with you a little bit later on.

-Thank you.

Off you go.

With an asking price at the very top of their budget,

this detached period property has the two reception areas needed.

And one more bedroom than Bill and Rosemary have asked for.

And there is an enclosed garden surrounded by countryside.

-Again, another good-sized room.

-Yeah.

-Dual aspect as well.

An area to escape to watch my sport etc.

-You can have your television up here.

-Yes. I could.

This house has really inspired me.

It's beautiful. It's solid. It's got lovely, thick walls.

Just the right number of bedrooms.

It's got something special about it

and I think this could be ours quite easily.

It had an enveloping nature about it.

I liked the fact that I felt as if the home was cradling me.

It was cuddling me.

I like this house a lot.

-Really good start.

-Good.

Well, I'm going to tear you away because we've got two more to see.

What will this afternoon offer you, I wonder.

-Who knows?

-Off you go. Come on.

-I might even treat you to lunch.

-Ooh.

The second house on our tour is situated in the hamlet of Menadew,

under a mile from the village of Bugle

and five miles north-east of St Austell.

Located on the coast,

St Austell is one of the largest towns in the county.

There has been a Christian building of worship on the site of

Holy Trinity since at least the 12th century.

Although the current church is 15th century,

with niched sculptural groups including the 12 Apostles

on all four sides of the impressive bell-tower.

The nearby village of Bugle has a pub and post office,

with house number two just a five-minute drive away.

Accessed by something which promises to please Rosemary.

Come on in. There.

Wow. That's a wow.

-Goodness gracious me.

-That's beautiful.

Now this is an interesting proposition.

-It is at the end of its own drive...

-With a five-bar gate.

..with its own five-bar gate.

-With a view.

-Yep. You've got the views all over the place.

I am gobsmacked. I am stunned.

I just want the numbers to be right.

Ah, well, we'll get to the numbers later on,

don't you worry about the price now.

-Rosemary has, I think, already moved in, haven't you?

-I have.

Come on, let's see it inside.

Well, Bill is talking money before we've even stepped inside this

rather handsome late-Victorian detached property.

Formerly a dairy, it's been renovated from tip to toe

by the current owners over the last three years.

We are entering via the elegant central hallway.

I think we'll start with the living room.

That's lovely. That is lovely.

It's very, very, very well laid out. That's stunning.

-They've retained this fireplace.

-It's beautiful.

And really well finished. Everything is so well finished.

-I love the amount of light that is flooding in.

-Yes.

It's a lovely, light room.

And you've got these lovely high ceilings.

That's the joy of this sort of period, this sort of build.

I'm also loving the silence, the solitude.

It's very, very peaceful.

'On the other side of the hall

'is a large, well appointed kitchen-diner.'

-Now then...

-Oh, my goodness!

THEY LAUGH

The space is...fantastic.

Yeah? Wood burner in there, which is lovely.

That door over there leads back into the living room.

-Yes.

-OK. The other door goes out to a boot room and downstairs loo.

-Utility room through there.

-Right.

It's got everything, hasn't it?

-And, of course...

-Wow.

Next to the room is that. This huge conservatory.

-It looks like a sun trap.

-It's just absolutely fabulous.

And I love the way that the steps from the conservatory lead

-so well into...into the garden.

-Yeah.

I really get the sense, Rosemary,

that this one is stirring those emotions a little bit.

-Just a touch.

-THEY LAUGH

-Are you all right? Do you need a minute?

-No, I'm fine.

-I'll survive.

-Good, OK.

Well, let's get upstairs and have a look at what that offers you.

I know you only asked for two, possibly three bedrooms.

This one has four.

-Oh, goodness. Goodness.

-Come and have a look.

To the front of the property is the first of the double bedrooms

with a feature fireplace.

Next to this, a smaller bedroom is being used as a study.

And to the back of the house, another double room

and the family bathroom, with separate fixed-head shower

and roll-top bath, which just leaves the master.

And then finally, this, we think, would be yours.

-It does have the addition of a little shower en suite.

-Oh.

-And the view.

-Yeah. Not forgetting the view.

I could lie in bed all day. Look at the view.

-You have surpassed yourself.

-Oh!

Well, you know, and we haven't finished yet.

But so far, so good today.

This is impressive.

-The overtime, I'm going to have to do now.

-Might be just. Yeah.

You wanted to move, not keep working.

Come on, let's take a trip to the garden

-and we'll talk about the price, shall we?

-OK.

-Thank you.

With gardens surrounding the property on all sides

and that gated driveway, there is

even more reason to get Bill worried about affordability.

The paved patio overlooks well-stocked beds.

And a selection of outbuildings,

including a really useful garage, only adds to the potential here.

Cos I think, from this position,

you get a nice aspect of the front of the property.

There's some lovely views

as well from the end of the garden, over that wall.

The whole package has this feeling of rather splendid isolation,

but actually, we're only five miles

from popular spots that are around here.

Everything about it is exactly what we've asked for and more.

-But what do we think property number two is worth?

-Well, I don't think

that the money we brought out here will be enough for this property.

I think it's an asking price of £475,000.

475, yeah? Rosemary?

I would say between 460, 470.

It's very interesting, price guesses reveal quite a lot about how

much buyers want a property.

I'm afraid it's not 475. It's not 460.

It's five something.

There is a five in it.

-It's 395.

-No!

-My goodness!

-THEY LAUGH

-My goodness!

That's interesting.

My goodness! Goodness gracious me.

-Forget the Mystery House!

-THEY LAUGH

I couldn't have dreamed of a better house.

-But for you, this move is quite a big number.

-Yeah.

Giving up working in London early,

would you give it up sooner rather than later to move here?

With no hesitation at all.

BILL LAUGHS

I think you need some time alone.

Off you go. And I will find you a little bit later on.

Wow.

£55,000 below budget,

this late-Victorian former dairy

has everything Bill and Rosemary

have ever dreamed of.

With a large living room

and a spacious sunny conservatory,

plus four bedrooms,

including an en-suite,

there's more than enough space

for their sons to visit.

The secluded grounds provide

a private idyll. And of course,

there's that gate at the end

of their own gravel drive.

It's a fantastic property. It's a wow factor.

Not within my wildest dreams would I have imagined that we would be

looking at a property like this.

To walk into the kitchen and see the jewel in the crown,

which was the conservatory.

It's...it's phenomenal.

It's exactly the sort of thing that we were looking for.

Four bedrooms as well!

I just can't believe that this house is so ideal for us.

I feel as if it's mine already. But I daren't sort of hope yet.

I don't think this is a house that we can let escape from us.

-Have we done it?

-Very much so. Very much so.

Well, you need to sleep on it, but at this point in the day,

I normally suggest we go and find somewhere to have a drink.

Traditionally, I'm a real ale man. But I think today, maybe...

a bit of champers?

-I think so.

-I think... might be popping a cork.

-Come on.

-I think we need to.

Bill and Rosemary from Bracknell, in Berkshire,

have £450,000 to achieve

their lifelong goal of a move to Cornwall.

Our first day of house hunting was so successful,

they're convinced we need look no further.

But when they see our Mystery House,

there could well be a change of view.

-There you go.

-OK.

-Wow. I'm impressed with that.

Well, to say that yesterday finished on a high would be

a classic understatement.

And whilst we did allow Bill and

Rosemary a minor celebration last night, I have ignored her

assertion that we need look no further because, as you can see,

we are still here for our final day of house hunting in Cornwell.

And let's be honest,

any tour of properties in this part of the world would not be the

same without showing them something that made the very best of that.

The Mystery House is situated in the coastal village

of Holywell, a six-mile drive southwest from Newquay and a mile

and a half northwest of the village of Cubert.

Once known as St Cubert after a Welsh missionary,

Cubert offers fish and chips,

a bakery selling home-made Cornish pasties

and a post office and stores.

A two-minute drive away,

Holywell's shop also sells groceries and seaside goods.

There is also a 13th-century thatched inn rumoured to be

haunted by several ghosts,

and it's located just a minute's walk from our final proposition.

OK, here we are then. Our Mystery House.

In truth, this isn't the best way to really begin to appreciate

this property because its location means that its charm is all

predicated on what's beyond it.

Yes. I'd be interested to see the other side.

It's well worth the look.

But to do so, we need to get through that door

and soak up the views beyond. Come on.

I'm keen to get Rosemary and Bill inside this detached 1930s

build with its later additions as it's really only after

passing through the entrance hall and into the living room at the rear

of the property, that the reason

I've brought them here reveals itself.

There you go.

-OK.

-That is what it is all about -

-a magnificent view over Holywell Bay and the ocean beyond.

-Wow.

-That's lovely.

-I'm impressed with that.

This is your main living room. That enormous picture window.

I love the amount of light that's flooding into the room.

-Yes, it's a lovely big window.

-Yeah.

-Yes.

But it still has to compete with the second one.

And for me, it's not doing that right now. Even with that view.

We've spoilt you. But let's spoil you with more views, come on.

Turning right out of the living room,

we're heading into the kitchen/diner,

which features the first of the two conservatories spaces on offer.

Now, once again, the views are front

and centre of the way this room has been put together.

Well, that is a view!

So it's something of a kitchen/diner/living room.

Oil-fired range.

The island here with the sink, of course.

A utility space round the back there as well.

Yes, it's lovely. It's a very exciting property.

It's an impressive view. It very much is.

That is what you're going to be gazing at most of the day,

-I would think.

-The entrance does conceal the hidden treasure.

You really are reminded, I think, 24 hours a day,

-that you are living in Cornwall...

-Yes.

-..on the coast.

It's not bad to wake up to that view, is it?

Talking of waking up, let's get upstairs,

because the views get even better.

Perhaps this Mystery House is starting to offer some stiff

competition for Bill and Rosemary's affections.

On the ground floor, running alongside the kitchen,

is also a study.

And on the coastal frontage, an additional conservatory

really maximises this property's stunning aspect.

It also offers something of a potting shed for keen gardener

Rosemary plus a ground floor double bedroom and a separate shower room.

Meanwhile, up in the converted loft space,

it's all about the master en suite.

-There we go. Again...

-Yes.

-It's a wonderful view.

Well, you talked about waking up to the view.

-This is where it would happen, Bill...

-Absolutely.

..if you went for it. You've also got a bath en suite through there.

-Plenty of storage, as you can see.

-That's a good use of space.

You don't feel cramped in here.

You would feel as if you were on holiday.

-Wouldn't you?

-Yeah. Yeah.

Wouldn't that make a change from working in London?

-It certainly would.

-It certainly would!

I'm pleased to show it to you

because I think it sort of completes the set.

-Yes.

-All very strong properties.

But of course, the price of each of them is one of the guiding factors.

-It is.

-You can keep thinking about it while we pop down to the garden.

I sense this property really does have something to put

the cat among the pigeons.

Outside, as well as a driveway with parking for a couple of cars,

there are two detached garages.

But once again, it's the coastal side of our Mystery House,

featuring a decked seating area and panoramic sea views,

that really is something special.

Steps lead down to the enclosed landscaped garden,

combining lawn and well-stocked beds.

Look at that. I mean, it's just mesmerising, isn't it?

I think rather interesting,

certainly very well-positioned Mystery House.

It's rather surreal with these great big sand dunes. It's captivating.

The veranda itself does lend itself to want to spend some time out here.

Well, is this the sort of property you could see yourself living in?

For the right price, I would certainly want to live

-in this property, Jules, yes.

-OK, off you go then.

Give me your final estimate of the week on our Mystery House.

Well, I think... Because of the sea views, I think

this property would be on the market for £460,000.

-Yep. Bill?

-For a change, actually, I think it's below budget.

I think it will be £380,000.

Is that just wishful thinking

-and hopeful optimism?

-It is very wishful thinking, yeah.

Because I'm afraid your wife is much closer to it.

-This is on for offers in excess of £450,000.

-OK.

-So well done, you, Rosemary.

-Thank you.

This is a truly exceptional property and a real treat to see.

So have a wander around, and I will catch up with you a little later on.

OK, thank you.

While you take your time,

I think I'll spend my time taking in the views.

Right at the top of Bill and Rosemary's budget,

this detached 1930s two-bedroom coastal home

offers all the accommodation they're after.

There's a large living room and kitchen, with conservatory,

dining space. And it's all in a plot with amazing sea views.

It's impressive that they're growing their own wines.

-Yeah. It is a real sun trap.

-It is, yeah.

The big bonus, the big selling point

is definitely the fantastic views of the sea.

The rooms themselves have a fantastic amount of light,

and I did like that. It has a very, very fresh feeling to it.

It has an awful lot of pluses to it.

It's got a lovely situation. It's overlooking the bay.

You could be on holiday all year round in this house.

It has a lot to offer us.

It's certainly a contender in our search.

You know, there are days when this doesn't feel like a job.

-Hello, Jules.

-How are you?

-I think we've seen enough of

-this wonderful property, thank you.

-Happy, Bill?

Yes, I think it's time for us to go and have some serious thought.

I think so.

And some serious discussion, too. Right then, after you, mate.

Lead on.

Look at that, a Cornish beach bathed in sunshine.

On a day like today, it's easy to forget that we're not on holiday,

but we are of course engaged in the very serious business of

house hunting, as Bill and Rosemary know only too well.

They, I'm assured, are down there,

making sense of all that we've shown them this week.

So the burning question, as ever of course, is what happens next?

JULES LAUGHS Look at you two, living the dream.

Well, look at this, we really have spoiled you this week.

-Is that for me?

-It is, yes.

-Fabulous.

Well, look, I will look forward to drinking to your good health

in due course, but not before

we find out about your future plans.

I think there is clearly still one winner.

-Yes.

-Yes.

-I think...

I think we would like to go back and see number two,

with the owners, and have a chat with them

-and put in an offer.

-Wow!

I think with property two, I have completed my mission,

which was to bring Rosemary home

and to provide the ideal family home for our whole family.

Guys, it's been an awful lot of fun. We look forward to hearing,

I hope, that your purchase of property two has been successful.

-So in the meantime, here's to you.

-Cheers.

-Thank you very much.

-Cheers.

-Very much.

Well, whether it's the stories that surround Tintagel

and King Arthur or indeed the dark

and brooding romance of Poldark, for centuries,

writers and artists have rightly celebrated Cornwall

as a land of myth and legend.

But I don't think there is much that is fiction about this week's

tale of Bill and Rosemary's ambition to finally

realise their hopes of a life in the Cornish countryside.

And let's face it, with beaches like this on your doorstep,

who could blame them?

I'll see you next time.

Bill and Rosemary returned to house number two the very next morning

and put in an offer that was accepted.

We wish them every success with their Cornish future.

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