0:00:02 > 0:00:03I think it's fair to say
0:00:03 > 0:00:05the legend of Robin Hood is known the world over.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08But how many of his Merry Men could you name?
0:00:08 > 0:00:12The reason I ask is that apparently one of them is buried right here in
0:00:12 > 0:00:15the grounds of this very church.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19I will tell you who he was and where I am in just a moment.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40Today, I'm with a couple who are dreaming of a new life together,
0:00:40 > 0:00:45if they can get past the weather and a few character features.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47What did we think as we first walked in?
0:00:47 > 0:00:50I'm not very keen on dark beams.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54But a few hidden gems might brighten the outlook.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58Through here, in your dining room, you have a cupboard.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00But it's not just any old cupboard.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Today, I'm in the Peak District at the church of
0:01:06 > 0:01:07St Michael's And All Angels
0:01:07 > 0:01:09in the village of Hathersage.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12And this, according to the headstone,
0:01:12 > 0:01:14is the grave of Little John.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18Who, it seems, wasn't quite so little after all.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Now, the story goes that the grave was opened in 1780
0:01:21 > 0:01:23and the thigh bone found
0:01:23 > 0:01:26inside measured 30 inches long -
0:01:26 > 0:01:31which made the person to whom it belonged to over seven feet tall.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35Whether it was Little John or not, from way up here,
0:01:35 > 0:01:38whoever it was would have had the most terrific views
0:01:38 > 0:01:44of what was later to become Britain's very first National Park.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48The Peak District National Park sits in the centre of England,
0:01:48 > 0:01:51mostly falling within four counties,
0:01:51 > 0:01:54with the majority lying in Derbyshire.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56It was the very first area
0:01:56 > 0:01:59to be designated as a National Park in 1951,
0:01:59 > 0:02:04and every year millions of people escape here to enjoy its spectacular
0:02:04 > 0:02:06panoramas, challenging hikes
0:02:06 > 0:02:09which stretch across 1,800 miles of footpaths,
0:02:09 > 0:02:12and timeless stone villages.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15Bakewell is often called the heart of the Peak District.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20A prosperous country town, it's the biggest settlement in the park.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22Visitors are drawn by elegant stone architecture,
0:02:22 > 0:02:26specialist markets and the town's signature dish,
0:02:26 > 0:02:30the Bakewell pudding, created here in 1820.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34With sun-dappled vistas and unrivalled outdoor activities,
0:02:34 > 0:02:38the Peak District is a place that boasts magnificent natural beauty
0:02:38 > 0:02:42that can be appreciated year-round in all its glory.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47It may not surprise you to learn
0:02:47 > 0:02:50that houses in National Parks come at a premium.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53And the Peak District is no exception.
0:02:53 > 0:02:59A detached property here will set you back around £365,000.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03Now, that's about £32,000 above the national figure,
0:03:03 > 0:03:09and over £100,000 more than a similar Derbyshire property outside
0:03:09 > 0:03:10of the park boundaries.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14What's more, in a bid to protect local communities,
0:03:14 > 0:03:18some Peak properties have occupancy restrictions and can only be bought
0:03:18 > 0:03:21by those that have lived or worked
0:03:21 > 0:03:24in the Park for more than three years.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28But there are still plenty of terrific properties to be had,
0:03:28 > 0:03:32so let's meet today's couple who are hoping to buy one.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Builder Trevor and supply teacher Eunice
0:03:35 > 0:03:37began their romance six years ago,
0:03:37 > 0:03:39when he was living in Coventry
0:03:39 > 0:03:42and she was just north of Stoke-on-Trent.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45I met Trevor on the internet, and we were e-mailing,
0:03:45 > 0:03:47and then we decided to meet in a pub.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50We didn't think there would be anything come of it because
0:03:50 > 0:03:52of the distance between us and,
0:03:52 > 0:03:55hey, six years later, we have moved in together.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57We have both been sort of single for quite a while.
0:03:57 > 0:04:02Eunice just clicked. And we've got a little bit of chemistry, haven't we?
0:04:02 > 0:04:04After years of juggling a long-distance relationship,
0:04:04 > 0:04:07Trevor moved in with Eunice two months ago,
0:04:07 > 0:04:11but now they both feel they want to build a home together.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14This is Eunice's house, my house was mine,
0:04:14 > 0:04:16it's never quite the same, so...
0:04:17 > 0:04:20We're both at a different stage in our life, aren't we?
0:04:20 > 0:04:21It's the next phase.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25I've lived in this house for well over 30 years,
0:04:25 > 0:04:27and it's time now to start
0:04:27 > 0:04:30a new life, exciting life,
0:04:30 > 0:04:34exciting to move to a new area and a new house.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36While Trevor will be semi-retired,
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Eunice plans to continue working part-time.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43When we move, I would like to carry on supply teaching,
0:04:43 > 0:04:45perhaps one day, two days a week.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47I will probably want to still do a little bit of,
0:04:47 > 0:04:49perhaps, property development,
0:04:49 > 0:04:50just to keep something on the go,
0:04:50 > 0:04:54because I don't want to sit around and do nothing.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56When it comes to finding their home,
0:04:56 > 0:04:59they've decided to search in the Peak District.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Probably because I met Eunice, I have discovered this area.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04I have been to the Peak District before.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06I just love the area.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08I love the scenery and the hills,
0:05:08 > 0:05:11which you don't get in the sort of flat Midlands.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13Space to develop their hobbies
0:05:13 > 0:05:16is another reason for the move to the Peaks.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19I've got a little old classic car which I like to play around with
0:05:19 > 0:05:21and take to pieces,
0:05:21 > 0:05:24and I'm looking forward to going up in the Peak District and using it a
0:05:24 > 0:05:26bit more around here.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30Above all, Trevor and Eunice are looking forward to building a life
0:05:30 > 0:05:31together in their new property.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37And also buying a place, we'll put our own stamp on it,
0:05:37 > 0:05:40and then sharing our hobbies together and entertaining,
0:05:40 > 0:05:42once we've got it right.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46So really, that's...it's quite an exciting time for us, isn't it?
0:05:46 > 0:05:48Yeah, yeah.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54Trevor's Warwickshire house sale is funding their move,
0:05:54 > 0:05:57but Eunice is considering renting out her Staffordshire home,
0:05:57 > 0:05:59so ideally they are looking to buy
0:05:59 > 0:06:01in the southwest portion of the Peak District.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06I am meeting them to discover more about their requirements.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08Well, Trevor and Eunice, welcome to the Peak District...
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- Thank you.- ..and this exciting new move for the two of you.
0:06:12 > 0:06:13So, why have you decided,
0:06:13 > 0:06:15this first home together,
0:06:15 > 0:06:18you are going to settle in this part of the country?
0:06:18 > 0:06:21Well, from my point of view, I absolutely love walking.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25So the Peak District with its hills and valleys and countryside,
0:06:25 > 0:06:27the stone walls, the sheep really appeals to me.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30So, it would be my big hobby on my doorstep.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33And Trevor, you're happy to move this way, are you?
0:06:33 > 0:06:34- Yes.- Because you're a Coventry lad.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Yes.- How many years in Coventry?
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Whole life. Born and bred in Coventry.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41It's a big move, isn't it? Will you miss it, do you think?
0:06:41 > 0:06:42Certain parts of it, yes.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44And I've got family down there, of course, so...
0:06:44 > 0:06:47Well, you've sold your house, so there's no going back!
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- That's right.- But you do have family down there,
0:06:49 > 0:06:51because between you, you have got quite a lot of family, haven't you?
0:06:51 > 0:06:53How many children in total, grown-up children?
0:06:53 > 0:06:55We have five children between us.
0:06:55 > 0:06:56Any grandchildren?
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- Two. I've got two.- You've got two. - Have you?- I haven't got any.
0:06:59 > 0:07:00So ideally, then,
0:07:00 > 0:07:04how many bedrooms are you looking for with your next home together?
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- A three-bedroom house, maybe four. - Maybe four.- Yes.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09There's going to be lots of sofa beds everywhere.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13What style are you after with this next home?
0:07:13 > 0:07:14One with character.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18But I would like it light and airy.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22Probably semi-rural with the community quite close too.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24So you don't want to be too out in the sticks?
0:07:24 > 0:07:26We don't want to be too isolated.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- Preferably not, no.- Now, this is an interesting one,
0:07:28 > 0:07:31first time you've bought a home together, who is going to make,
0:07:31 > 0:07:33do you think, the final decision?
0:07:33 > 0:07:35Or will it be a 50-50 split?
0:07:35 > 0:07:36I think it's 50-50.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- I'm going to lead. - Well, there you are.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43I'm liking the honesty at the start of this house-hunt.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45Definitely.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49Let's remind ourselves how much we've got to spend with this move.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52We are looking up to 500,000,
0:07:52 > 0:07:55possibly a little more if it's something really...
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- Special.- ..on the dime.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Yeah. Well, let's get cracking.
0:07:59 > 0:08:00It isn't the best of days, sadly,
0:08:00 > 0:08:02but it's not going to put us off, is it?
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- No.- No.- Let's go. Right, OK.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08With a maximum budget of £500,000,
0:08:08 > 0:08:12Eunice and Trevor would like...
0:08:23 > 0:08:27We've got a wide range of beautiful houses to show Trevor and Eunice,
0:08:27 > 0:08:29and I will be asking them to guess
0:08:29 > 0:08:32the price of each property before I reveal it.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34When it comes to our Mystery House,
0:08:34 > 0:08:37it has much more than meets the eye.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46Now, Trevor, I want to talk about walking.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50Before you met Eunice, what would an average walk be for you?
0:08:50 > 0:08:53Probably an average walk, I don't know, five or six miles?
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- Oh, good. That's a long way. - Some decent walks.
0:08:55 > 0:08:56That's not a Eunice walk, is it?
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- That's not a Eunice walk, no. - Come on, Eunice, tell me,
0:08:58 > 0:09:01how many miles can you easily walk every day?
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Me and Trevor at the weekend,
0:09:03 > 0:09:06in the Peak District, could do up to ten,
0:09:06 > 0:09:09but the usual is seven or eight,
0:09:09 > 0:09:12because he starts moaning after that.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14You're both really fit, aren't you?
0:09:14 > 0:09:16Yes, yes, I suppose we are, really, yes.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18And in a way, that's helped focus
0:09:18 > 0:09:20the mind as to where you want to move to?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Yes, definitely. Definitely.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23Yes.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29Our first property is in the Staffordshire village of Warslow.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Surrounded by superb walking terrain,
0:09:33 > 0:09:36Warslow is filled with traditional stone homes.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39The 19th-century church of Saint Lawrence
0:09:39 > 0:09:40features stained glass windows
0:09:40 > 0:09:43by the distinguished designer William Morris.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45There is one pub in the village,
0:09:45 > 0:09:48which is within walking distance of our first house.
0:09:50 > 0:09:51It is pouring with rain,
0:09:51 > 0:09:53but hopefully our first property
0:09:53 > 0:09:56is going to be our shining light.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- Right.- Oh, that's lovely. - Yeah, it is.
0:09:58 > 0:09:59- It's nice.- It's got character.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03It is an unusual property because, in a way, it's two in one.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Right.- Oh, right.- Let's step inside and I'll show you some more.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08That's a good idea.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- Yes, it's different.- I'm encouraged by their favourable reactions.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15Originally built in 1800s,
0:10:15 > 0:10:20this house has previously been used as a post office and a blacksmiths.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23The home has been recently converted and modernised and is currently
0:10:23 > 0:10:27unfurnished, but definitely full of character.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32The good news is it's warm and it's dry.
0:10:32 > 0:10:38So let's start the tour. Welcome to your home.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Lovely. First impression is great.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43So, apart from the size and the spaciousness of it,
0:10:43 > 0:10:46what first hits you when you walk into this room?
0:10:46 > 0:10:49The open-plan, which I quite like, actually.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51It's a very small cottage from outside, but when you come in,
0:10:51 > 0:10:54it's nice and open and light. Definitely.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57This is the sort of kitchen and eating area that we are looking for.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59It's quite a nice entertaining room, isn't it?
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- Yeah, it's nice.- Yeah.- So you have your wood burner here.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- Yes, nice little wood burner as well.- Always very important.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06Oh, definitely.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09You've got your patio doors out onto your garden as you can see from
0:11:09 > 0:11:12here. It also has a utility room, Eunice.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- Oh, lovely.- With access outside.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- To put my boots in there. Dirty boots.- Absolutely.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20Very important to Eunice, that one.
0:11:20 > 0:11:21A positive start.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- Yes.- Let me lead you through and show you the sitting room.
0:11:24 > 0:11:29Featuring all the mod cons including underfloor heating,
0:11:29 > 0:11:33the ground floor also has a guest WC and a small study.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38So... I can imagine you two would spend a lot of time
0:11:38 > 0:11:40in that wonderful kitchen,
0:11:40 > 0:11:43but it's important to have a sitting room you're happy with as well.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45What do we think of this one?
0:11:45 > 0:11:47First impressions, a little bit tiny.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50It's hard to see it when you don't have any furniture as well.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- It is.- You've got to get that imagination going.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- Yes.- And the whole of the house is like this.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58But I am going to say, blank canvas, you can put your own mark on it.
0:11:58 > 0:11:59Yes. It is.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02Right, we will head upstairs and see what you make of that.
0:12:02 > 0:12:03OK.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07Moving onwards,
0:12:07 > 0:12:11off the first-storey landing are two oak floor bedrooms and a bathroom
0:12:11 > 0:12:14with walk-in shower and freestanding bath.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17And then we come to the master bedroom.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19This is a fair size, isn't it?
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- Big enough? - Yes, it looks the right size.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Just deciding where the bed is going to go.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28And then next door, a really good size en-suite.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- Right, that's good. - So, what is your first feeling?
0:12:31 > 0:12:33You don't have to be polite, your first feeling,
0:12:33 > 0:12:36it's the first house we've seen together.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39It's got character, which is what I want it to.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42Space wise, I mean there's only two of us at the moment, but of course
0:12:42 > 0:12:45when we have visitors to stay, that's important,
0:12:45 > 0:12:47the size of the bedrooms.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49But so far, so good, I think.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Yeah.- There is the important part about the garage to look at,
0:12:52 > 0:12:54so let's head back downstairs,
0:12:54 > 0:12:56Trevor, I am going to get you to lead the way.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58We are going to brave the elements and also talk money.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- OK.- OK.- Thank you.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02Thank you.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05Though the bedrooms give Trevor and Eunice the space they need,
0:13:05 > 0:13:10I'm sensing that initial enthusiasm for this conversion may have waned.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13Outside, the landscaped gardens are low-maintenance,
0:13:13 > 0:13:16and although there is off-road parking,
0:13:16 > 0:13:19there is presently no purpose-built garage.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21So here is our garden.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23Is this going to be enough for you, do you think?
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- I think it would be, wouldn't it? - I think so, yeah.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- I think so.- So, let's talk money, shall we?
0:13:29 > 0:13:33How much do we think our first cottage is on the market for?
0:13:34 > 0:13:36I would say...
0:13:36 > 0:13:39..£455,000.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- OK.- I will say a little bit more, £465,000.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46Well, you are close, both of you, aren't you?
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- Well, yes.- The actual asking price is offers
0:13:49 > 0:13:54between £450,000 and £485,000.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56How do you feel about that sort of price?
0:13:56 > 0:13:58I think the price is good.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03My only issue is the lack of outside space for cars and garages,
0:14:03 > 0:14:05that is a little bit of a problem for me.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- We like the house.- Yes, the house is very nice.- I like the location.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10You feel part of the village, you're not isolated.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13But it's that little issue for you, isn't it?
0:14:13 > 0:14:15I totally understand about the garage,
0:14:15 > 0:14:17that's something for you to weigh up.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19So why don't you go back into the house,
0:14:19 > 0:14:20just the two of you this time,
0:14:20 > 0:14:22have another look at it,
0:14:22 > 0:14:24imagine what it could look like with your own furniture,
0:14:24 > 0:14:27your own print on it, and I will come and find you when you're ready?
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- OK. Thank you.- Thank you.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33I think this cottage is a brilliant start.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36And although it's only three bedrooms, it is very spacious,
0:14:36 > 0:14:39it is in the Park, beautiful setting.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42When it comes to the garage and parking,
0:14:42 > 0:14:46that is a slight problem, but we are well under budget,
0:14:46 > 0:14:47so it's something we've got to think about.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50Is it worth the compromise?
0:14:50 > 0:14:52We'll just have to wait and see.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54Comfortably under budget,
0:14:54 > 0:14:56this 19th-century conversion
0:14:56 > 0:14:59offers a large and contemporary kitchen-diner
0:14:59 > 0:15:01as well as a living room and the three bedrooms
0:15:01 > 0:15:03that Trevor and Eunice were hoping for.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05There is an easy to maintain garden,
0:15:05 > 0:15:08and the Peaks are right on their doorstep.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11I could see ourselves living here.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14It's right in the village community.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16I could go walking every day.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19I only have to open the door and I'd be up on the hills.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21I wouldn't have to use a car.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23So it's a definite plus for me, yes.
0:15:23 > 0:15:25I think this fits the bill exactly.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28It's got the character. It's got the style.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32It has been very nicely modernised, so there's very little to do on it.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34So, yeah, ticks all those boxes.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38The biggest problem I've got is wanting somewhere with a garage,
0:15:38 > 0:15:41or a space to build a garage.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48Right, that's it, I think we are going to need these, aren't we?
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Yeah.- Ready to go?- Yeah. OK.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04Classic car enthusiast Trevor and his co-driver Eunice have chosen
0:16:04 > 0:16:06one of Britain's most idyllic regions
0:16:06 > 0:16:08to explore a winning move.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12But it was once rail, not road,
0:16:12 > 0:16:14that drove the economy of the Peak District.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19And in Staveley, near Chesterfield, that heritage is commemorated at the
0:16:19 > 0:16:21Barrow Hill Roundhouse.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24Keen to find out more about the region's transport history,
0:16:24 > 0:16:28Trevor and Eunice are meeting general manager Mervyn Allcock.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32So how important was the railway to this area?
0:16:32 > 0:16:35Well, originally there were a huge number of collieries around here,
0:16:35 > 0:16:38and obviously the coal needed carrying all over the country
0:16:38 > 0:16:39to power the country, to power the machines,
0:16:39 > 0:16:42because the railway network was virtually non-existent,
0:16:42 > 0:16:43certainly not as developed as it is now.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47And the trains in this depot itself took the coal around the country on
0:16:47 > 0:16:50wagons and took it into places where cars and trucks couldn't get to
0:16:50 > 0:16:53and fed the country the coal it needed.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56The Roundhouse opened in 1870 as part of the now defunct
0:16:56 > 0:16:59North Midland Railway from Derby to Leeds
0:16:59 > 0:17:02and was used to house and maintain engines.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06It is now home to Britain's second largest collection of locomotives as
0:17:06 > 0:17:08well as other equipment and memorabilia
0:17:08 > 0:17:10from the heyday of British Railways.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12You've got a vast collection of trains here, Mervyn,
0:17:12 > 0:17:15how did it get to this sort of size?
0:17:15 > 0:17:17I read an article in '89 which said they were going to flatten the last
0:17:17 > 0:17:19operational Roundhouse,
0:17:19 > 0:17:20so I started a campaign to save it
0:17:20 > 0:17:24and we managed to get a preservation order placed on it in 1991.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26Then, in '97, we started rebuilding,
0:17:26 > 0:17:28it took us a year to put the building back together
0:17:28 > 0:17:31after the dereliction of the roof, etc, and then we invited people
0:17:31 > 0:17:32to bring their locomotives here.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35And the collections have grown and grown and grown over the years.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38Why is it important to you to have this collection here?
0:17:38 > 0:17:40Well, as a young boy, I was a railway enthusiast.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43I'm very passionate about railways, passionate about locomotives.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46Particularly passionate about the Roundhouse.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48I feel that we need to keep these vehicles alive,
0:17:48 > 0:17:51we need to keep this building alive, for future generations.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53It's very important to me.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56The centrepiece of the Roundhouse was its turntable,
0:17:56 > 0:17:59which allowed locomotives to be efficiently stored
0:17:59 > 0:18:00and more easily accessed.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02So how did they used to store trains
0:18:02 > 0:18:04before the advent of these roundhouses?
0:18:04 > 0:18:06One of the ways was long buildings with lots of trains with
0:18:06 > 0:18:09the locomotive in the middle. So, if you had them in long rows,
0:18:09 > 0:18:11you would have to move the outer locomotives
0:18:11 > 0:18:12to collect the inner one.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15With this, if you look from above, it's like a clock face.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17So if you needed to fetch a locomotive from three o'clock,
0:18:17 > 0:18:19you just turn the turntable,
0:18:19 > 0:18:21pick it up, and of course also
0:18:21 > 0:18:23in steam locomotive days they had a cab at one end,
0:18:23 > 0:18:25so you brought the locomotive on,
0:18:25 > 0:18:28turned it and then it was able to go in a different direction.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31So the big question, Mervyn, is, can we see it in action?
0:18:31 > 0:18:32Absolutely. This is the last
0:18:32 > 0:18:34operational railway Roundhouse in Great Britain.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36There is a locomotive coming in at the moment.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39However, you guys thought you were here for a gentle tour, you're not.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- I need a hand with this. - Oh, right, OK.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51OK, guys, follow me around here.
0:18:51 > 0:18:52Go on, then. Give it a pull.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59OK, guys, I'm only kidding,
0:18:59 > 0:19:02that's how they used to do it in the old days.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04- Push of a button nowadays. - Thank goodness for that.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09Oh, yeah, that's better.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18OK, guys, we'll now go into the cab.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23We've still got more houses to show Trevor and Eunice,
0:19:23 > 0:19:27so all aboard for the rest of our Peak District tour.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Our second house is also in Staffordshire,
0:19:33 > 0:19:36in the moorland village of Butterton.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38Overlooking the beautiful Manifold Valley,
0:19:38 > 0:19:42Butterton is at the centre of an extensive network of footpaths.
0:19:43 > 0:19:48Facilities here include a 19th-century church, pub
0:19:48 > 0:19:49and a post office.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51The centre of this village provides
0:19:51 > 0:19:54a curious sight as the Hoo Brook briefly
0:19:54 > 0:19:56shares it path with the street.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02The house we've come to look at was built in the 18th century.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05It is a semidetached farm cottage that also features
0:20:05 > 0:20:08original agricultural buildings as outhouses.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11So, there is plenty for our couple to consider.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Right.- Oh, wow.- Quite substantial.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17It's totally different to the first house we looked at, isn't it?
0:20:17 > 0:20:20The actual house looks quite small.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23But it's got a lovely cottagey feel from the front.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- Excellent, excellent.- Well, let's see what you make of the inside.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- OK.- Yeah, let's go.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32Despite a somewhat mixed initial response to this property,
0:20:32 > 0:20:36I am optimistic that Eunice might be won over by the rustic interior.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40The living room is just to the right of the entrance hall.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43So let's start off, I think this time with the sitting-room.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47Dominated by a large fireplace there.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49It's probably a very cosy room.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53I'm not quite sure it's to my taste.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58It's a bit overpowering with the ceiling being a little bit low.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00And probably dark windows.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03Unfortunately, I'm not very keen on dark beams.
0:21:03 > 0:21:09- Yeah.- If I painted these beams white and I gave the walls a very light
0:21:09 > 0:21:13colour, I wonder if you might slightly change your mind?
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- That would help.- Yeah. OK.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17Right. You can tell I'm not giving up on this one, can't you?
0:21:17 > 0:21:19No, I can.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26Let's see how we fare with our country kitchen.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28There's enough room to eat and cook
0:21:28 > 0:21:30and it's quite a sizeable area, isn't it?
0:21:30 > 0:21:33But, to me, it's not light enough.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- That where you're struggling?- For a kitchen. It's not light enough.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38You might be able to get larger windows allowed at the back,
0:21:38 > 0:21:41I'm not quite sure whether you will at the front.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44With your knowledge and experience over the years working in
0:21:44 > 0:21:46the building trade, you will have
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- an eye as to what is achievable. - What you can do.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51And hopefully see the potential in my second property.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- Yeah. Well.- I'm hoping. I'm hoping, Trevor.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- Nothing is impossible.- Right, I'm going to squeeze past
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- and we're going to go upstairs.- OK.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01Adjacent to the kitchen, an old piggery has been converted
0:22:01 > 0:22:04and divided up to provide a utility room and snug,
0:22:04 > 0:22:08which could be utilised as an additional bedroom.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13On the first floor, a landing offers access to a family bathroom.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16Bedroom with magnificent views over the nearby valley
0:22:16 > 0:22:18and the master bedroom.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Now I can't offer you an en-suite.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24But I can offer you a nice master bedroom.
0:22:24 > 0:22:25Good size, I think.
0:22:25 > 0:22:26It is. It is a good size.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28Eunice, talk to me about the windows,
0:22:28 > 0:22:30how are we faring on this one?
0:22:30 > 0:22:33Well, to me it's still a little bit dark.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36To be honest, it's not really ticking the boxes for me.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39Is it not? I feel I've slightly lost you in the house.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43I'm wondering whether I can claw your attention back
0:22:43 > 0:22:44with the outside,
0:22:44 > 0:22:47because there are quite a few possibilities.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49Happy to venture back out into the rain?
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- Absolutely. Yeah. Sounds interesting.- Thank you.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54Unlike our first property,
0:22:54 > 0:22:58this one boasts a wealth of outbuildings including a large barn
0:22:58 > 0:22:59and a double stable block,
0:22:59 > 0:23:01both providing room for more than
0:23:01 > 0:23:05one classic car if Trevor should choose to expand his collection.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10As well as a large lawned private garden with vegetable plot,
0:23:10 > 0:23:13there is also a manege for horses and two paddocks
0:23:13 > 0:23:15which offer the opportunity for
0:23:15 > 0:23:19Eunice and Trevor to develop equestrian interests,
0:23:19 > 0:23:21or lease the space out.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Potential, that's the word I'm going to use.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28And I would agree with you, there's plenty of potential here.
0:23:28 > 0:23:33Well, I'm thinking this property, with the outbuildings and the land,
0:23:33 > 0:23:35is going to be quite difficult to price.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37Who wants to guess the price first?
0:23:37 > 0:23:39I think it's my turn, this one.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43I'm guessing it's at the lower end of ours, £450,000.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44OK.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46I would go more than that,
0:23:46 > 0:23:51because of the potential that it's actually got here,
0:23:51 > 0:23:53and I would go for £480,000.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56Interesting. Well, Eunice, you are the closest
0:23:56 > 0:24:01because the asking price is £475,000.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- Oh.- Oh, right.- I was really close, then.- Well, why don't you go
0:24:04 > 0:24:06and have another look around and have a nose around the barns,
0:24:06 > 0:24:08and I'll see you in a little while?
0:24:08 > 0:24:11- Thank you.- All right.- Thank you. - Thank you.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16It does have so much potential, as Eunice so rightly said.
0:24:16 > 0:24:21However, from the minute they saw this property, they had their
0:24:21 > 0:24:23reservations, and I can't put my finger on it.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26I don't know what it is because the location is first-class,
0:24:26 > 0:24:28the house is beautiful.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31But you never know, another look around, it might change things.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38£25,000 under budget, this characterful
0:24:38 > 0:24:40farm property has...
0:24:51 > 0:24:55The second property, I got lots of potential.
0:24:55 > 0:24:56Lots of character.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58Loads of outdoor space.
0:24:58 > 0:25:02This one is so different to the first property we looked at.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04It's in the right location.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07It's got a lot going for it in terms of potential.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11It would actually need a lot of work converting buildings
0:25:11 > 0:25:13and our stage of life, me and Trev,
0:25:13 > 0:25:16I think probably that would be too much for us.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18Yeah, there's definitely some potential here.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20We could convert the barns further down.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22Into living accommodation?
0:25:22 > 0:25:24Yeah, into living accommodation. Or even as holiday lets.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27Holiday let, yeah. It has got potential, yes.
0:25:27 > 0:25:29- Yeah. I can see that. - I'm liking the sound of this.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32- Whirring.- Possible plans.- Yeah.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36- Possible.- Yeah.- I wonder if it's changed your minds?
0:25:37 > 0:25:41I don't know, but things do tend to tick round in my mind a lot so...
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- It will grow.- Let you sleep on it, because that's it for today.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47Then, obviously, I've got one more to show you tomorrow.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49- OK.- OK.- Shall we hit the road?- Yeah.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51- Yes.- Ready to see the rain again?
0:25:51 > 0:25:52- Yes.- Come on.- All right.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08We are house-hunting in the Peak District
0:26:08 > 0:26:09with Trevor and Eunice,
0:26:09 > 0:26:14who have a budget of £500,000 to buy their first property together.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17So far, I've presented them with two homes.
0:26:17 > 0:26:22And coming up, we have an enchanting revelation at the Mystery House.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26This isn't the only little magic door that this property has.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- Oh, right.- Any idea why?
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- I don't know.- None at all. - I don't know. No.- Silence.
0:26:32 > 0:26:36And I act as midwife alongside some passionate farmers of the future.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38Take her to Mum.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40Here you go, Mum. There we are.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44How incredible was that?
0:26:47 > 0:26:50We had a tremendous start yesterday
0:26:50 > 0:26:53with our first property, with Trevor and Eunice,
0:26:53 > 0:26:58and if we could have conjured up a garage, I think we could have
0:26:58 > 0:27:04cracked it. However, today is all about the Mystery House, of course.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07Now, it dawned on me that between them they have five children,
0:27:07 > 0:27:09plus grandchildren.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11So where are they all going to stay?
0:27:11 > 0:27:13Well, this is where the Mystery House
0:27:13 > 0:27:14comes into its own,
0:27:14 > 0:27:17with a bonus on top.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26Our Mystery House is in the Staffordshire Peak District
0:27:26 > 0:27:27village of Wetton.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30Consisting mainly of stone built houses,
0:27:30 > 0:27:34the local pub for Wetton residents opened around 1760
0:27:34 > 0:27:37and retains much of its period character.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40The church of St Margaret was built in the 14th century.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43Only the tower survived a fire in 1820,
0:27:43 > 0:27:47but the rest of the building was quickly rebuilt.
0:27:47 > 0:27:51Our mystery property lies right in the centre of the village.
0:27:51 > 0:27:53So, our final house in the Peak District
0:27:53 > 0:27:56I want to show you is this one right in front of us.
0:27:56 > 0:27:58- Oh, wow.- Oh, a little cottage.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01It is the Mystery House, any idea why?
0:28:01 > 0:28:03I think it's quite deceptive,
0:28:03 > 0:28:06because it's small at the front and you're going to surprise us when we
0:28:06 > 0:28:09- walk round the back. - Interesting, interesting.
0:28:09 > 0:28:10Well, shall we start?
0:28:10 > 0:28:12- Yes.- OK.- Let's see how we get on.
0:28:12 > 0:28:13OK.
0:28:13 > 0:28:18Trevor and Eunice seem curious, which is usually a very good sign.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21There are two entrances to the Mystery House,
0:28:21 > 0:28:23and one of them takes us directly
0:28:23 > 0:28:27into a tastefully renovated and bright kitchen-diner.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30Right. Let's start off with our kitchen.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- Very nice.- It's a little bit small.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34Yeah, it is a little bit small.
0:28:34 > 0:28:36I think a little bit small is the mantra, isn't it,
0:28:36 > 0:28:37for this Peak District tour?
0:28:37 > 0:28:39We've managed to have it in every house,
0:28:39 > 0:28:44but we have a really large utility room next door.
0:28:44 > 0:28:46So that might help you a little bit.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49Is this functional, does this work for you?
0:28:49 > 0:28:51- Yes.- I think so.- I think so,
0:28:51 > 0:28:53because it's all around three sides, isn't it?
0:28:53 > 0:28:55Are you happy with the beams?
0:28:55 > 0:28:58Yes. Yes, well, there's always a coat of white paint!
0:28:58 > 0:29:00Yes.
0:29:00 > 0:29:01Not a bad start.
0:29:01 > 0:29:04Well, I'm excited to show you this house because it has
0:29:04 > 0:29:06fantastic potential.
0:29:06 > 0:29:07Great. OK.
0:29:09 > 0:29:12Here is our sitting room.
0:29:12 > 0:29:16Dominated by this enormous stone fireplace,
0:29:16 > 0:29:17with wood burner.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20- Yes. Yes.- That's nice.- Yes, it is. - That's very nice.- Isn't it, yes.
0:29:20 > 0:29:21I love the window.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24Yeah. The sun's coming in, lovely.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26That makes a big difference.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28It's lovely and light.
0:29:28 > 0:29:31I'm doing quite well with showing you properties with beams, aren't I?
0:29:31 > 0:29:33Trevor, how do you feel about these?
0:29:33 > 0:29:34These, these are good, because
0:29:34 > 0:29:36the ceiling is actually pretty high here,
0:29:36 > 0:29:39so, yeah, I'm quite happy with that.
0:29:39 > 0:29:41- Wouldn't need to paint them?- No.
0:29:41 > 0:29:44No. I wouldn't let him paint these.
0:29:44 > 0:29:45- These are staying. - Yes, these are staying.
0:29:45 > 0:29:49- Yeah, OK.- And along the hallway, you've actually also got a separate
0:29:49 > 0:29:51- dining room as well.- Right.- Oh.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54Or you could make that into a study, if you wanted to.
0:29:54 > 0:29:55- OK.- OK.
0:29:55 > 0:29:58- Some options for you there. - Yes.- Yeah.- Wonderful.
0:29:58 > 0:29:59So far, so good.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03- Yeah.- Let's go upstairs.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05A very enthusiastic and encouraging
0:30:05 > 0:30:07response from Trevor and Eunice so far.
0:30:07 > 0:30:12I'm on tenterhooks to see if it continues on the first floor.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15Upstairs, there is a shower and bathroom with a deep tub
0:30:15 > 0:30:17to soak in after long walks.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21Bedrooms include a small double with twin beds
0:30:21 > 0:30:24and another complete with a four-poster bed.
0:30:24 > 0:30:27We are showing our couple the largest bedroom.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29I love the size. Love the wardrobes.
0:30:29 > 0:30:30- Do you?- Love the wardrobes.
0:30:30 > 0:30:33- Caught your eye.- Wall-to-wall. - Just about enough for you then?
0:30:33 > 0:30:35Yes. Wall-to-wall wardrobes.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37And the light.
0:30:37 > 0:30:40I love the window, because it's a nice, light room.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42- Good.- Very nice. - It's light and airy.
0:30:42 > 0:30:43It's working for you both?
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- It is, yeah.- I'm so pleased you love the cupboards as well,
0:30:47 > 0:30:49because they hold a secret, Eunice.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- Look.- Really? - Your own little en-suite.
0:30:52 > 0:30:54- Great.- Oh, wow, yeah.
0:30:54 > 0:30:58But this isn't the only little magic door that this property has.
0:30:58 > 0:31:01- Oh, right.- Oh, no, any idea why?
0:31:01 > 0:31:02What else there might be?
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- I don't know.- None at all. - I don't know. No?
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- No idea.- Silence. Let's have a look.
0:31:08 > 0:31:09Up till now this has been
0:31:09 > 0:31:12a straightforward cottage in the Peaks.
0:31:12 > 0:31:15But being that it's the Mystery House,
0:31:15 > 0:31:17there's a huge surprise in store.
0:31:17 > 0:31:22So, through here, in your dining room, you have a cupboard.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24But it's not just any old cupboard.
0:31:24 > 0:31:26It's another magic door.
0:31:30 > 0:31:31- Oh, wow.- Oh, gosh.
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- It's another cottage.- It is.
0:31:35 > 0:31:37Attached to our Mystery House,
0:31:37 > 0:31:40this adjoining property could offer them two additional bedrooms,
0:31:40 > 0:31:43a kitchen-diner and a gloriously light sitting room
0:31:43 > 0:31:45with a stone feature fireplace.
0:31:47 > 0:31:48What a surprise.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50It's a complete surprise, yeah.
0:31:50 > 0:31:52- Yeah, wow.- So you didn't see this coming at all?
0:31:52 > 0:31:53- No.- Not at all, no.
0:31:53 > 0:31:56But I did say there is more to this house from the outside, didn't I?
0:31:56 > 0:31:59You did. And I thought you might have twigged, but no.
0:31:59 > 0:32:01- No.- No.- And with that door,
0:32:01 > 0:32:04you can lock it and you have two separate properties.
0:32:04 > 0:32:08- Yes.- Now I know you didn't ask for a holiday let,
0:32:08 > 0:32:11because we are thinking your family could come to stay,
0:32:11 > 0:32:12and there's a lot of them.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15However, should you decide to rent this out,
0:32:15 > 0:32:19the annual income is just under £17,000 a year.
0:32:19 > 0:32:20- Pretty good.- Is it really?- Yeah.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23We could live in this end and let the other end out.
0:32:23 > 0:32:24I was thinking that.
0:32:24 > 0:32:28We'd use this in the winter and the larger end in the summer.
0:32:28 > 0:32:30See, she's already planning.
0:32:30 > 0:32:33She has. But I'm going to bring you both back to reality, I'm afraid.
0:32:33 > 0:32:34- The price?- Yes.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38- Yes.- Let's head back outside and then talk about figures.
0:32:38 > 0:32:39- OK.- OK.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42- After you. Thank you.- Thank you.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46We certainly seem to be dangling two attractive propositions
0:32:46 > 0:32:47before Trevor and Eunice.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50In front of the Mystery House, there is a small lawn,
0:32:50 > 0:32:54while the enclosed rear garden offers privacy.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58The additional property has its own separate garden space.
0:32:59 > 0:33:01So, here we have our driveway.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03Now, we don't have a garage,
0:33:03 > 0:33:06but we do have enough land I think to put one in, don't you?
0:33:06 > 0:33:08Yes, I think so. I think there's plenty of room here, yeah.
0:33:08 > 0:33:12- Yeah.- Yes. Now, you don't have to buy both properties,
0:33:12 > 0:33:14and I really want to stress that.
0:33:14 > 0:33:15They can come separately.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19So let's start off with the Mystery House, on its own,
0:33:19 > 0:33:24how much do we think that is on the market for?
0:33:24 > 0:33:26Probably I would go for...
0:33:27 > 0:33:29..425,000.
0:33:29 > 0:33:31I was thinking a little bit less than that.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33I was thinking more 410,000.
0:33:33 > 0:33:39Interesting. This main house is on the market
0:33:39 > 0:33:41for £395,000.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43- Ooh!- Oh! You're closer this time.
0:33:43 > 0:33:46- That's good.- That's good. That's better than what we thought, yes.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49So not only is it better than you thought, but it's also,
0:33:49 > 0:33:53and most importantly, £105,000 under your top budget.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56- That's right.- I'm now going to open it up and say,
0:33:56 > 0:33:59if you chose to buy both properties, and you really don't need to,
0:33:59 > 0:34:06but if you did, the asking price for both properties - £675,000.
0:34:06 > 0:34:10Now, the reason we decided to show you this is because we know you were
0:34:10 > 0:34:12considering renting out your property, weren't you?
0:34:12 > 0:34:17- Yes, yes.- So there is the option perhaps of selling yours...
0:34:17 > 0:34:18Some food for thought there, yes.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20..and having it on your doorstep,
0:34:20 > 0:34:23so it's much easier to look after and you benefit from those extra
0:34:23 > 0:34:25bedrooms when the family come to stay.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- Definitely.- A lot to think about.
0:34:27 > 0:34:29Totally appreciate that.
0:34:29 > 0:34:31Why don't you have another look together on your own
0:34:31 > 0:34:32and I'll meet you when you're ready?
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- Thank you.- OK.- Thank you.
0:34:35 > 0:34:37It's an interesting one, isn't it?
0:34:37 > 0:34:42They were thinking of renting out Eunice's own home, however
0:34:42 > 0:34:43if they put all of that together
0:34:43 > 0:34:47and bought these two properties, they'd get an income,
0:34:47 > 0:34:50all their family could come to stay,
0:34:50 > 0:34:53and it is in the most beautiful setting.
0:34:55 > 0:34:56Well under budget,
0:34:56 > 0:35:01this charming stone cottage features three bedrooms with a possibility of
0:35:01 > 0:35:03a fourth. There is a spacious sitting room
0:35:03 > 0:35:04and separate dining room,
0:35:04 > 0:35:09while the rear garden provides privacy and space for Trevor's car.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12Also on offer is a two-bedroom annexe which could be purchased
0:35:12 > 0:35:16for an additional £280,000.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18I was really surprised when she led us through the door,
0:35:18 > 0:35:21it was so narrow. I thought maybe it was a cupboard.
0:35:21 > 0:35:26I could not believe it was a holiday let, so close to!
0:35:26 > 0:35:29We're certainly going to look at it because we've got other options with
0:35:29 > 0:35:33your house, which we weren't going to sell but that might come into the
0:35:33 > 0:35:38- picture now.- And we never thought of doing a holiday let, actually,
0:35:38 > 0:35:40it never came into...
0:35:40 > 0:35:44- No.- ..our heads, but it's just given us food for thought.
0:35:46 > 0:35:48Oh, the Mystery House.
0:35:48 > 0:35:50It's certainly put them in a quandary, hasn't it?
0:35:51 > 0:35:54There we are. You weren't expecting that one, were you?
0:35:54 > 0:35:56- Not at all.- Nope. That's a curveball, that one.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59- Certainly.- So that's it, you've seen all three of our properties.
0:35:59 > 0:36:01- Yeah.- Let's go and have a chat.
0:36:01 > 0:36:02OK.
0:36:09 > 0:36:12Daffodils in bloom and longer days means spring is here,
0:36:12 > 0:36:15and for sheep farmers that's lambing season,
0:36:15 > 0:36:19one of the most challenging times of the year. And as the average age of
0:36:19 > 0:36:22farmers in Britain is currently 59,
0:36:22 > 0:36:26the industry is in desperate need of some 60,000 new recruits within the
0:36:26 > 0:36:28next decade.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35Whilst in the area, I'm visiting Reaseheath agricultural college,
0:36:35 > 0:36:37just outside the Peaks, in Cheshire,
0:36:37 > 0:36:40to meet four farmers of the future.
0:36:40 > 0:36:44Rich, Jemima, Georgia and Rob.
0:36:44 > 0:36:47They're learning both time-honoured traditional farming methods and the
0:36:47 > 0:36:52modern techniques that will shape tomorrow's industry.
0:36:52 > 0:36:54So, thank you, it's great to meet you all today.
0:36:54 > 0:36:57So, tell me why did you decide to enrol here?
0:36:57 > 0:37:00Farming's my passion, I wanted to do that and further my knowledge.
0:37:00 > 0:37:04And did you know you always wanted to be a farmer, it's in your blood?
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- Yeah, pretty much, yes.- So literally on your course from start to finish
0:37:08 > 0:37:11you learn every aspect of modern-day farming?
0:37:11 > 0:37:13Obviously, it's learning on the job.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15If we were anywhere else where they didn't have this,
0:37:15 > 0:37:17we wouldn't have the experience behind it.
0:37:17 > 0:37:20I mean, is there things that you learn on this course
0:37:20 > 0:37:22that you take home and it's something your parents
0:37:22 > 0:37:24haven't implemented, they haven't done,
0:37:24 > 0:37:26- it's new to them? - I mean, yeah, absolutely,
0:37:26 > 0:37:27they're always interested to know
0:37:27 > 0:37:30what we've been learning and to actually take
0:37:30 > 0:37:31- an interest in it.- And, Georgie,
0:37:31 > 0:37:35are there farmers in the UK who are looking at you and this agricultural
0:37:35 > 0:37:38college and asking you to do research on their behalf?
0:37:38 > 0:37:43Currently, because it's lambing period and we have orphaned lambs,
0:37:43 > 0:37:44they are going onto
0:37:44 > 0:37:46an automatic feeder,
0:37:46 > 0:37:50so that's working with a company in the industry doing a trial for other
0:37:50 > 0:37:51farmers to see if it works.
0:37:51 > 0:37:54How incredible, to think in a couple of years' time they might be
0:37:54 > 0:37:57implementing things that you've helped to research here.
0:37:59 > 0:38:00Well, it is lambing season.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03Any jobs I can help you out with?
0:38:03 > 0:38:05I think we've still got some tagging to do,
0:38:05 > 0:38:07and there's also some bottle-feeding to do of lambs, so...
0:38:07 > 0:38:09I'd love to do that!
0:38:09 > 0:38:10Right. I'll follow you.
0:38:10 > 0:38:12Thank you.
0:38:12 > 0:38:16But before we get to postnatal duties, it's all hands on deck
0:38:16 > 0:38:18with some very expectant mothers.
0:38:18 > 0:38:22While the ewes are lambing at least one student is on hand around the
0:38:22 > 0:38:27clock. Hopefully Rob and Georgia can guide me through a smooth birth.
0:38:27 > 0:38:28I can see the legs already.
0:38:28 > 0:38:29- Is that the leg?- Yeah.
0:38:29 > 0:38:32So I'm going to put my hand in and see what we've got there.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35I can feel two front feet, and a nose.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- So that's a good sign, she's like that?- That's a good sign,
0:38:37 > 0:38:39that's how you want the lamb.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41I can see it's already beginning to come out.
0:38:41 > 0:38:42Is there anything I can do to help?
0:38:42 > 0:38:45Yeah. If you grab one foot, just pull that one out.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47- Yes.- Then you grab the other foot as well, and pull with.
0:38:47 > 0:38:49- Yeah.- You can feel when she pushes.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51Yes, and then when she pushes...
0:38:51 > 0:38:53- You do that.- I work with her. - Yes, that's it.- Here we go.
0:38:53 > 0:38:55I'm pulling.
0:38:55 > 0:38:57Here comes the head!
0:38:57 > 0:39:00And once you pull it out, just leave the lamb on the cord.
0:39:00 > 0:39:03Wipe the gunk from around its nose.
0:39:03 > 0:39:05Look at that, already!
0:39:05 > 0:39:07And grab the lamb by the two front feet.
0:39:07 > 0:39:09- Take her to Mum.- Yes.
0:39:09 > 0:39:11Oh, it's making little noises!
0:39:11 > 0:39:13Here you go, Mum. There we are.
0:39:15 > 0:39:17How incredible was that?!
0:39:20 > 0:39:23Within a couple of days of their birth, all lambs
0:39:23 > 0:39:27are electronically tagged for identification.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30And the purpose of this is for the traceability of the food chain, so
0:39:30 > 0:39:32you'll know that it's come off this farm
0:39:32 > 0:39:34when it goes into a supermarket and it
0:39:34 > 0:39:37can be traced right the way back to this moment.
0:39:37 > 0:39:39So this is just like piercing his ears.
0:39:39 > 0:39:41- Is it going to hurt him? - No, not at all.
0:39:41 > 0:39:43- A bit closer to the ear...- There?
0:39:43 > 0:39:45Yeah. Squeeze.
0:39:47 > 0:39:49- Was that all right?- Yeah, brilliant.
0:39:49 > 0:39:53Sorry about that. Ewes only have two teats,
0:39:53 > 0:39:56so when a mother delivers a large litter of lambs, feeding can be a
0:39:56 > 0:40:00challenge. That's when the human touch steps in.
0:40:00 > 0:40:04Jemima, I believe this is another little hungry fellow.
0:40:04 > 0:40:08- Yes.- So once they've had enough, and you've bottle fed them,
0:40:08 > 0:40:09can they go on an automated feeder?
0:40:09 > 0:40:12Yeah. With our automated feeder that we're doing a trial with,
0:40:12 > 0:40:15we put them onto that and...
0:40:15 > 0:40:16Look at that!
0:40:16 > 0:40:21A hungry little person but a healthy little person at the same time.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23- Good sign, isn't it?- Definitely.
0:40:24 > 0:40:25The lambs are in safe hands
0:40:25 > 0:40:28thanks to this group of dedicated young students.
0:40:28 > 0:40:32We wish them luck with their training as they acquire the skills
0:40:32 > 0:40:34to become the farmers of tomorrow.
0:40:41 > 0:40:43I think the Mystery House left
0:40:43 > 0:40:46Trevor and Eunice a little bewildered.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49It certainly was a lot to take in,
0:40:49 > 0:40:52but are they going to put an offer on it
0:40:52 > 0:40:54or indeed any of our houses?
0:40:54 > 0:40:55Let's go and find out.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00Well, Trevor and Eunice,
0:41:00 > 0:41:03you started your relationship commuting up and down the M6.
0:41:03 > 0:41:07I wonder, have you reached a final destination together?
0:41:07 > 0:41:10Yes, I think... I think we're a long way towards it.
0:41:10 > 0:41:12I wouldn't say we're quite there yet.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16Out of all the properties we showed you, is there a favourite?
0:41:16 > 0:41:18I think the favourite is probably the Mystery House.
0:41:18 > 0:41:21- Is it?- Yes.- Yes.- Yes.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25I mean, we did like the first house as well, but it just couldn't offer
0:41:25 > 0:41:26everything that we wanted.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29I think the Mystery House pretty much did, didn't it?
0:41:29 > 0:41:30It did, yes, yeah.
0:41:30 > 0:41:31So, when it comes to the Mystery,
0:41:31 > 0:41:34- because obviously you've got that lovely main house...- Yes.
0:41:34 > 0:41:38But you've also got the holiday let that is attached, so it's really the
0:41:38 > 0:41:39main house that you've got your eye on.
0:41:39 > 0:41:41- It is, really.- Yes, I think so, yes.
0:41:41 > 0:41:42Rather than the business.
0:41:42 > 0:41:44So a second viewing perhaps on the cards?
0:41:44 > 0:41:47Yes, we'll consider that, definitely.
0:41:47 > 0:41:51- Yes.- So, the last few days has been a positive process for you both?
0:41:51 > 0:41:52We've really enjoyed it.
0:41:52 > 0:41:54It has been, yeah, really good.
0:41:54 > 0:42:00It's really made us think about houses internal and areas and...
0:42:00 > 0:42:03- Definitely, yes.- Obviously, we really hope that you love
0:42:03 > 0:42:05the Mystery House the second time round
0:42:05 > 0:42:08and perhaps are in a position to take it a little bit further,
0:42:08 > 0:42:12but whatever happens, all the very best with your continued search.
0:42:12 > 0:42:15Your first home together here, in the Peak District.
0:42:15 > 0:42:16Exciting times ahead,
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- and we wish you both the very best of luck.- Thank you very much.
0:42:19 > 0:42:22- Thank you very much. It's been really good.- We've enjoyed it, yes.
0:42:26 > 0:42:29Although we managed to find three houses
0:42:29 > 0:42:34all under budget and within the Peak District National Park,
0:42:34 > 0:42:38I'm not sure Trevor and Eunice are going to be putting in an offer,
0:42:38 > 0:42:40sadly, on any of them,
0:42:40 > 0:42:42but what we have done is set them on their way,
0:42:42 > 0:42:47and we wish them all the very best because, let's face it,
0:42:47 > 0:42:52buying your first home together is a truly exciting time.
0:42:52 > 0:42:56So, that's it from me, from this beautiful part of the world,
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