0:00:02 > 0:00:05Welcome to the programme that boldly goes
0:00:05 > 0:00:08where only a few other house-hunting programmes have gone before.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10Where space, or lack thereof,
0:00:10 > 0:00:15is never the final frontier in our quest for the perfect properties.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17How do we do that?
0:00:17 > 0:00:22By showing them three of the most kissable properties known to man.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26One of which they get to fly... sorry, try before they buy.
0:00:35 > 0:00:41We're in Yorkshire, God's county, home to the famed and delicious
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- Yorkshire pudding. - There's more to Yorkshire than food.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47They have Michael Parkinson,
0:00:47 > 0:00:51the man who put the fedora into cricket, Geoffrey Boycott,
0:00:51 > 0:00:54the Bronte sisters and, of course, JB Priestley -
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- not to be confused with JR Hartley. - The fly fishing guy.
0:00:58 > 0:01:03We're here to find three properties, one of which our buyers
0:01:03 > 0:01:06will get to fly... sorry, try before they buy.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11'Today's buyers are Kate and Matt Holiday.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14'Kate is from Yorkshire, and Matt's from everywhere.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17'His dad was in the RAF, so he's used to moving around.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22'They live with Kate's parents and both work in Leeds,
0:01:22 > 0:01:25'Kate for the NHS and Matt for the Environmental Agency.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29'Living with the in-laws. Not everyone's cup of tea.'
0:01:29 > 0:01:31Kate, Matt, good morning.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36It won't be too personal if I let viewers know you're in your 30s.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40They will be surprised that you live with your mum.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- I know!- What's going on?
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- Only since January though.- OK.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49We lived in London and met in London.
0:01:49 > 0:01:55Then we quit our jobs, went travelling for five months and moved up to Yorkshire.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59What made you decide to seek a new life?
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Just fancied a change, didn't we?
0:02:01 > 0:02:04Houses in London are expensive.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09We thought if we're going to start a family I'd like to be near family.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- Is this a first-time buy? - No. We bought a flat in London.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18In Wimbledon. We've still got it. The idea was to get rid of it.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- Obviously, with the... - Market took a bit of a turn.
0:02:22 > 0:02:29- We're renting that out until things pick up.- What sort of property are you looking for?
0:02:29 > 0:02:33Hopefully, three bedrooms, nice garden.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37In Wimbledon, we had a shared garden with the lady upstairs.
0:02:37 > 0:02:42You want stairs as well, presumably? It's hard to get stairs in London!
0:02:42 > 0:02:47- It is!- You can have shared stairs. We're in Harrogate, which is nice.
0:02:47 > 0:02:54Which part of the...up here in the Harrogate environs do we want?
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- We really like Knaresborough.- Yeah.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01We moved up to Yorkshire and didn't know anywhere.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06We spent the first few months, checking different places out.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- Knaresborough was the first one that jumped out.- We've got the area.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17We've got the stairs and garden. What will the house look like?
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- Character...- Everyone wants character. What kind of character?
0:03:21 > 0:03:27We said we don't like new-builds, but then we looked at a couple that were OK.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30I think we kind of know.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34In London, we both kind of knew as soon as we walked in,
0:03:34 > 0:03:39the ones that we bought and rented, we said, "This is the one."
0:03:39 > 0:03:44- So you act on your feelings?- Yeah. I always say not keen on open plan.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- But then I looked at ours... - And you liked it.
0:03:48 > 0:03:54All of this is irrelevant. We should just show you pictures, "Yes. No."
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Have you looked at a lot of houses?
0:03:57 > 0:04:01Have you thought, "We definitely don't want this in our property"?
0:04:01 > 0:04:06We went to one and it was about five bedrooms, but just like box rooms.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11You think they should have knocked through and made bigger rooms.
0:04:11 > 0:04:16That's the next question. Would you be prepared to do any work?
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Matt, I'm looking at you!
0:04:18 > 0:04:24- Would that be something...?- No. I struggle putting a picture on the wall.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- That would be a disaster.- We could get your dad up.- That's true!
0:04:29 > 0:04:33If you were let loose, describe your ultimate house.
0:04:33 > 0:04:40Ideally, it would have a kitchen that you could eat in, have breakfast in,
0:04:40 > 0:04:42and a separate dining room.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- A nice lounge.- A garden that isn't just all concrete.- Yeah, lawn.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50Our niece loves running around.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54So a lawned garden, but with a patio area for barbecues.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57I knew you had a vision. What else?
0:04:57 > 0:05:03- A bath that I can fit in. - A massive bath.- OK. What else?
0:05:03 > 0:05:06Nice big master bedroom, en suite.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Getting a bit carried away! - Doesn't matter.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12A nice guest room.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15And then, like, features...
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- Maybe a nice fireplace.- Right.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21You want a good balanced house.
0:05:21 > 0:05:26The living space is as important as upstairs bedroom sizes.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30It's not just about you but, long-term, having children.
0:05:30 > 0:05:35Is this a house you want to bring children into, or a stepping stone?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38How long do you envisage living here?
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- Ideally, for a while.- Yeah.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45We're not thinking of it as a year or two.
0:05:45 > 0:05:50- We're looking at it with family eyes.- Right, I like "family eyes".
0:05:50 > 0:05:53It seems like a lovely dream.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57The question is, how much money have you got to spend on it?
0:05:57 > 0:06:00About 200,000.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- To actually spend?- Yeah.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- But we've looked at properties a bit more.- Yeah.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- About 220.- OK, up to that.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- That's your haggle zone of 20.- Yeah. - Which is fair enough.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18The market, the way it is, you've got a 10% swing.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22You could legitimately look at properties up to that point,
0:06:22 > 0:06:24hoping to negotiate down.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- That seems fair enough. - Wish us luck.- Good luck.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29Bye.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32Have you've heard of Old Mother Shipton?
0:06:32 > 0:06:37She lived in a cave in Knaresborough and predicted the future.
0:06:37 > 0:06:43She predicted the Great Fire of London, although was seen in Pudding Lane with a box of matches.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47Suspicious. She also predicted carriageless horses.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51That's just horses. You mean horseless carriages, cars.
0:06:51 > 0:06:58- Will she predict the mighty Arsenal winning the Premiership?- No. They need to sort out the mid-field.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- Shall we do what we're supposed to? - Find houses?- Yes.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06Mother Shipton isn't this part of Yorkshire's only claim to fame.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09It's an area celebrated for its H2O.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14Yes, Harrogate was built on its spring waters. Not literally.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- Jonny, do you know what Dickens said about this place?- Enlighten me.
0:07:19 > 0:07:25Harrogate was the "queerest place with the strangest people leading honest lives".
0:07:25 > 0:07:31If spring water isn't your cup of tea, what about a trip to the salty stuff?
0:07:31 > 0:07:35A 45-minute journey will take you to Whitby and Scarborough.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39Fish and chips and kiss-me-quick hats! Can't beat the seaside.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43Anyway, Harrogate is an expensive place,
0:07:43 > 0:07:46but not too far from here is Knaresborough,
0:07:46 > 0:07:498% cheaper and worth considering.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53But what could you get elsewhere for 220k?
0:07:53 > 0:07:55In Bath is this two-bedroom terrace
0:07:55 > 0:07:59with separate reception rooms and area to the rear.
0:08:02 > 0:08:07In Kent is this town centre flat in a double-fronted villa.
0:08:07 > 0:08:13It has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen area and a reception room.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22In Buxton, you can have this gorgeous three-bedroom conversion.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26Downstairs there's a lounge and a large kitchen.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Upstairs, there's a bathroom and three bedrooms.
0:08:33 > 0:08:38Harrogate, spa town, home to the greatest water in the world.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Or is it?
0:08:45 > 0:08:48On the tray of decision, I have two waters.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53One is Harrogate water and one is from somewhere else.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57Simon, what sort of buyers are coming into the area?
0:08:57 > 0:09:01Leeds keeps us very strong, with regards to sales.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04People relocating from London and the Midlands.
0:09:04 > 0:09:11People want to bring the children up in Harrogate and commute in to Leeds.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Ladies, I have two types of water.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16One from Harrogate. One from somewhere else.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23Maybe do a bit of slooshing round the mouth.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- This one?- Very wonderful.- Really?
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- What do you think? - Tastes a bit dull.- A bit dull?
0:09:33 > 0:09:36The second one was better, more flavour.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- This is the good one.- You're right. Congratulations.
0:09:39 > 0:09:44The first one you drank, which means Harrogate water's winning.
0:09:44 > 0:09:50Knaresborough is an area that our buyers are interested in. Not quite as big.
0:09:50 > 0:09:55- Is that still quite sought-after? - Yeah. Knaresborough's more quaint.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58You get a little more value for money.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01Pick your weapon.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Can we look at some of these?
0:10:03 > 0:10:09Yeah. Knaresborough. A three-bedroom cottage near the church.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12If you were going to drink only one water?
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- That one. - It would be Harrogate water.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20We've learned one thing. Harrogate water is the greatest water ever.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24Even the Americans love it. No-one didn't like it.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- They can tell the difference?- They all could.- This place is buzzing.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34- Houses coming onto the market. - Beautiful.- Sales being achieved.
0:10:34 > 0:10:39- Lovely.- If Matt and Kate want a decent place they have to act fast.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43My choice is this family home in Harrogate,
0:10:43 > 0:10:45an area they're looking in.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49It's a modest property. I've not been too adventurous.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52I think they'll be satisfied with it.
0:10:52 > 0:10:59Guess the compromise that the mysterious property-hunting team and I have gone for.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04What have we compromised on? It's the back garden.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09Everything else they want, not the garden. Will that be a problem?
0:11:09 > 0:11:13What we find out from that will help us cos this is the wild card.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16It's in Knaresborough.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20It's gorgeous, a Georgian property steeped in history.
0:11:20 > 0:11:24It's incredibly spacious, but there's zero garden.
0:11:24 > 0:11:29It will challenge them on just how important these gardens are.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- But we're surrounded by them anyway. - They need to use the public spaces.
0:11:33 > 0:11:39- Where shall we start the journey? - Let's go to property 1.- Property 1.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44My choice in Harrogate is like me -
0:11:44 > 0:11:48modern, and offering more than what meets the eye.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50- That's not how I'd describe you.- No.
0:11:50 > 0:11:56- Modern, and offers more than what meets the eye.- If you say so.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00Here we are at my choice, property 1,
0:12:00 > 0:12:02a few moments outside of Harrogate.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07Harrogate's an affluent part of the country.
0:12:07 > 0:12:12A characterful property, you'll find difficult with your budget.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14But this a very nice family home.
0:12:14 > 0:12:20It does tick all your boxes, it's detached, it's yours, it has stairs!
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- Yay!- What do you think? First impressions?- I like it.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30I like the cul-de-sac, and the fact that it's detached is a bonus.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- You didn't specify semi or detached. - No.- No.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36And the fields and stuff round.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40Don't go too far and fall in, but there's a stream.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Oh, nice.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- Is that all right for flooding? - KATE LAUGHS
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- Good question, though. - The honest answer is I don't know.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53There's no tide mark in there.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56The other thing is, they've test driven it for children.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01- You were looking with family eyes. - Family eyes.- A lovely description.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05They've got two boys in there, so it's fine.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07Set you up for a few years.
0:13:07 > 0:13:13- Plus, a family-friendly cul-de-sac. - Yeah.- Nice and quiet. No traffic.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- Ready to get inside?- Definitely.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- See you in a bit.- Cheers.- Thanks.
0:13:19 > 0:13:24- "Looking through family eyes." - It's their phrase, a lovely phrase.
0:13:31 > 0:13:37Property 1, nervous for the contributors, not sure what to say. These two are going to be fine.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41The lounge. I like that we didn't walk straight into it.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43There's a hallway.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46Nice big bright window.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50That is nice. Be nice and bright in the summer.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53Good shaped room.
0:13:53 > 0:13:54I like it.
0:13:54 > 0:14:00- The lounge is very purple, isn't it? - Yes, but purple can be changed.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02Kate's adorned in purple.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- Purple shouldn't be changed. - The perfect room!
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- So this is your... - Dining room.- This is nice.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12Separate from the kitchen.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15You could fit in a six-seater table.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19It's actually a fairly big room.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22There's this big piece of furniture.
0:14:22 > 0:14:29There's the separate reception room, plus the bonus of a conservatory.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33I didn't think we'd get a conservatory. This is nice.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- It's big.- This is a really big size.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- Nice little garden out there. - Lawn as well, like we said.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46You're not over-looked either. Well, not really.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- You could fit a little table in here.- Yeah.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- For sunny Sunday mornings. - You could even eat out here.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58This is the first piece of their own furniture.
0:14:58 > 0:15:05They're imagining some kind of furniture that doesn't belong to the house in that conservatory there.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10So, into the kitchen.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14It's not that big.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19It's quite small, but you've got the separate dining room.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- Don't know that I'd be spending much time in here.- It'll be me!
0:15:24 > 0:15:29They've got separate reception rooms, a bonus in the conservatory.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33It is detached. I hope the kitchen won't let them down.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37Nice window at the top of the landing.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40So this must be the little bedroom.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45You can get a cot in. I don't think you'd get a full bed.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48There's a wardrobe and chest of drawers
0:15:48 > 0:15:50so it'll be all right for a cot.
0:15:50 > 0:15:57Fortunately, Kate said as long as the third bedroom can squeeze a cot in she'd be satisfied.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00Into the master bedroom.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- This is a nice big room.- It is.
0:16:03 > 0:16:08- You could turn it round a little bit.- I guess.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- Get a king size.- Yeah.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14It's nice and light, not too dark.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- Exactly what I wanted to hear. - It hasn't got the en suite.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23This style wasn't built with en suites, they weren't in vogue.
0:16:23 > 0:16:29Late '70s, early '80s, you rarely get them in this style of property.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- Nice.- Yeah. Good size.
0:16:36 > 0:16:42- Is that bath big enough?- I reckon. Probably need to try it out.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44Get in there.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48Matt was concerned about a bath for his 6ft 9 frame.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51He's 6ft 3, I believe.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- But during the summer he does rise to 6ft 9.- Wow!
0:16:54 > 0:16:59- The third bedroom. - You could fit a double bed in.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- Is it?- Do you not think? - I'd want...- Bigger?- Yeah.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06We've got the box room.
0:17:06 > 0:17:11I'd want it bigger than this. You wouldn't get a double bed in.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14Oh. Ooh. It's the double bed debate.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18I have not measured it. I apologise.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- Have you?- Yeah.- Will it fit a double bed?- Absolutely.- No problem.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- I like the location.- Yeah.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29I just don't know if the second bedroom's too small.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- Bathroom's nice.- Shall we speak to Ed and Jonny?- Yeah. Let's go.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39First viewing of the day.
0:17:39 > 0:17:45I played it very safe with this property. It's not wow factor.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50It is a very solid family home in a good area. How was it for you?
0:17:50 > 0:17:56Really like the location. A ten, 15 minute walk into Harrogate.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00It seems really central. It's at the end of a cul-de-sac.
0:18:00 > 0:18:06- It's a great position.- Yeah. The land is really nice as well.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10And the conservatory is really big as well.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12That's going to benefit you.
0:18:12 > 0:18:17- The main room that put you off was the kitchen.- Yes. Bit small.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21You said you wanted two reception rooms plus a kitchen.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25Your conservatory doubles up as a reception room.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29Which gives you the option of taking down the wall
0:18:29 > 0:18:34between the kitchen and dining room for a fantastic social room.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36Great lounge at the front.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41If you wanted a formal dining room, you could use the conservatory,
0:18:41 > 0:18:43or it could be a second sitting room.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46Upstairs wasn't too problematic.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49There are two double bedrooms, Matt.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53If you're unsure, do what Ed Hall does,
0:18:53 > 0:18:56lie on the floor, spread your arms out...
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- What are you talking about? - Your double bedroom.- Just do that.
0:19:01 > 0:19:06- Did you know your wingspan is as tall as you are?- Yeah, I did know.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- Why weren't you doing it up there? - Next time.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- In MY one!- We'll do that.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17- You've listened to some lovely tips. You've liked them.- Yeah.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22How much do you think it costs? We are very near to Harrogate.
0:19:22 > 0:19:27- A detached property. Who'll go first?- I'll go first.- Confidence!
0:19:27 > 0:19:31Maximum budget £220,000 but you want to haggle back from that.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35I think it's on the market for 209,950.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37OK.
0:19:37 > 0:19:44- I think...199,950.- Right. OK.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- But being close to Harrogate, if I'm wrong...- Be confident!
0:19:48 > 0:19:53- I was making excuses. - You've got to make no excuses.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- 199,950.- Congratulations. You're bang-on.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00Absolutely bang-on. On the market for 199,950.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05It has been reduced to under the 200k you'll commit to spending.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07You'd like to take a bit more off
0:20:07 > 0:20:11for the work that Matt's dad's going to be doing.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15A great location, fantastic family home.
0:20:15 > 0:20:20- A little bit of work to do, but under budget.- Yeah.- Good start.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23Let's gaze our family eyes towards property 2.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26And our family wingspan. It's this way.
0:20:29 > 0:20:34My property is also a three-bedroom house and also in Harrogate.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37And, like you Ed, it's slightly older.
0:20:37 > 0:20:42Character and quality are the words you're searching for.
0:20:42 > 0:20:47Kate and Matt, we're in the kind of amusingly titled part of Harrogate
0:20:47 > 0:20:51by the name of Hornbeam, a beautiful name.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55I've gone old style, with the mystery property hunting team.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59I want, instantly, your thoughts on this style of property.
0:20:59 > 0:21:05- Really nice.- You like it? - Very characterful.- What you wanted.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- Can you sniff a fireplace? - Hopefully.- There's a couple.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14Matt, you're billed as a guy who needs to commute places.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18Sadly, that's the tedious bit. The train station's down there.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22You could hold your breath and get there.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- And it's Hornbeam station. - I'll be trying that out.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28These terraced streets,
0:21:28 > 0:21:30there is no driveway.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Are you OK with on-street parking?
0:21:33 > 0:21:35Not concerned for me.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- LAUGHING:- Kate might have...
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- It's quite empty.- I'll be fine.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44There's no parking permits around here.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48Other benefits to living here, fish and chip shop.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52The house itself is lovely. There is one compromise.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- There is no garden. It's a yard, Nora Batty...- Courtyard garden.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- Are you ready to go in?- Yeah. - Go in with your family eyes.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04And check all the bedrooms out.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07Maybe not Matt. That's too big a bed!
0:22:07 > 0:22:12You're more of a double bed. He's a super king size.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- Three, two, one, go!- Thank you.
0:22:14 > 0:22:20This is the height of British summertime. It's chucking it down. That's England for you.
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- Ed knows this. His house is better on the inside.- Much better.
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- But outside, I win. So it's about compromise.- Does he?
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- Nice square room.- It's really nice.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- Bright again.- Big bay window.
0:22:46 > 0:22:51- What do you think to the fireplace? - Yeah. I like it.
0:22:51 > 0:22:56It's a good start. Shall we go and see something else?
0:22:56 > 0:23:00They are spending over £200,000 on a house.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04They looked in that room for not even three minutes.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- 15 seconds?- At best.- If that.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09Oh.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Oh, this is nice.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14- I really like this. - It's a really big room.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17You can see the kitchen as well.
0:23:17 > 0:23:22That's surprising. I was expecting to walk straight into the kitchen.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25That's really good.
0:23:25 > 0:23:31- This is a really nice size kitchen. - Much bigger than the last one.
0:23:31 > 0:23:38Loads of work surfaces and cupboard space. I really like this.
0:23:38 > 0:23:43- And that looks out on to the little courtyard.- Oh, yeah?
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Let's have a look.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50There is some kind of outside space.
0:23:50 > 0:23:58- This is true. Compared to what they had in London, at least this is all theirs.- This is palatial.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02This straight away feels...
0:24:02 > 0:24:07- Feels a good size.- It does. - This will be the second bedroom?
0:24:07 > 0:24:11It must be the kiddies' one with two beds.
0:24:11 > 0:24:13You'd fit a double bed there.
0:24:13 > 0:24:19Of course! Knock two single beds together, they become a double bed.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23Yes but, Mr Funny Pants, they're children's little beds.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27Have you seen a single bed recently? They're all that size.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30- This is the...- The box room.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- It's perfectly adequate. - It is bigger.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38- Did Kate say it's bigger? - Yes. Get your arms out woman!
0:24:38 > 0:24:41Stick your arms out and do the test!
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- How big's a baby? - LAUGHS
0:24:44 > 0:24:47Is that the same size as a cot?
0:24:47 > 0:24:52Thank you! Thank you. Here we go. Obviously, we can't see.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54About that big.
0:24:54 > 0:24:59- It feels a lot bigger. - It's ideal for a nursery.- Yeah.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- Let's look at the master.- OK.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08You've got loft access here, as well.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11Some of the houses on the street had a window.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14I think they've done a bedroom up there.
0:25:14 > 0:25:19Ladies and gentlemen, we have got two genuine house hunters!
0:25:19 > 0:25:24It's taken a while, but they've done some tips from this show.
0:25:24 > 0:25:29They've looked at the lights in the roofs, so this house can get bigger.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34- Nice big bath!- Yeah!
0:25:34 > 0:25:37No outside window, though.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39With the hot shower,
0:25:39 > 0:25:42- might get a bit mouldy?- Maybe.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44This is a concern for people.
0:25:44 > 0:25:48As nice as that bathroom is, it's a big issue.
0:25:48 > 0:25:54- Doesn't matter.- But...- Wander around with nothing on! Deal with it.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56Master bedroom.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58That's more like it.
0:25:58 > 0:26:01Wow. That's a nice big room.
0:26:01 > 0:26:05Plenty of room for wardrobes and your dressing table.
0:26:05 > 0:26:11- I could have a dressing table! - Exactly.- And a fireplace.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14Little feature! I really like it.
0:26:14 > 0:26:20- That would do the job, wouldn't it? - It just depends on the garden.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23Whether we're willing to compromise.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29Kate and Matt, inside, you like.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32We're outside and that was the debate.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34You left us on tenterhooks.
0:26:34 > 0:26:39- We're outside. What do you think? - Well...
0:26:39 > 0:26:42We could have a grown-up evening
0:26:42 > 0:26:47around a table, drinking, but I don't know that it's child-friendly.
0:26:47 > 0:26:52Is the inside enough... I know there are parks around and about.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56..to make you compromise on the outside?
0:26:56 > 0:26:58- Possibly?- We might have to.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02I think, Jonny's choice, the previous property,
0:27:02 > 0:27:04it's an overall package.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07You've got the parking as well.
0:27:07 > 0:27:12- I do love the kitchen-dining area. - There are lots of thoughts here.
0:27:12 > 0:27:17We've got one more property but we don't know the price yet.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20We're in lovely Hornbeam. Factor that in.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22I can't remember who won what.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26Kate was bang-on. Who's going to go first?
0:27:26 > 0:27:30You go first because you lost. Losers first.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33I think it's £195,000.
0:27:33 > 0:27:38- OK. So you think this character property is less than the...?- Yes.
0:27:38 > 0:27:42- I think it's more. I think it's 205.- Really?- Yeah.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46- 205.- Well, I'll tell you what you've done.
0:27:46 > 0:27:51You've ruined Guess The Price cos you've won it. It's £220,000!
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- 220?- Yes.- Oh, right.
0:27:53 > 0:27:57- It's maximum budget.- Yeah. - More expensive than the last one.
0:27:57 > 0:28:01If you're, kind of, thinking about... You see?
0:28:01 > 0:28:04For the price, I'd go for the other one.
0:28:04 > 0:28:08- Don't spoil the bit at the end! - But the wild card...
0:28:08 > 0:28:15The thing is, the two properties you have seen are lived in by families.
0:28:15 > 0:28:19Three children live here. Two live at the first property.
0:28:19 > 0:28:25So it's just whether they're appropriate for your requirements.
0:28:25 > 0:28:30There is one more to see. It is the wild card. Will it work? Follow me.
0:28:33 > 0:28:35The wild card, the wild card.
0:28:35 > 0:28:39How shall I begin to describe the wild card?
0:28:39 > 0:28:43- You can say it's not in Harrogate. - It's not in Harrogate.
0:28:43 > 0:28:46It's in Knaresborough, five miles east.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50A period property with four bedrooms. Lovely.
0:28:50 > 0:28:55Come on through and feast your eyes on today's wild card.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59We've brought you to your preferred location, which is Knaresborough.
0:28:59 > 0:29:04- Yeah.- Before you get inside, here's some history about this property.
0:29:04 > 0:29:09Local legend has it that, when Oliver Cromwell came to the area,
0:29:09 > 0:29:13he knocked down Knaresborough castle and these houses were a factory
0:29:13 > 0:29:17built from the stone of the castle.
0:29:17 > 0:29:21Around 1930, they split them into these houses.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25- Matt, what do you reckon? - Yeah, it's quite grand.
0:29:25 > 0:29:30Living in London, how much is that? Which is where you're moving from.
0:29:30 > 0:29:34- That's nearly a million quid's worth!- Definitely.
0:29:34 > 0:29:39These are London style homes, Georgian townhouses.
0:29:39 > 0:29:42They do have loads of character.
0:29:42 > 0:29:47- Once again, we've got to be honest, you are sacrificing a garden.- OK.
0:29:47 > 0:29:51This is really testing you. Is this a medium-term move?
0:29:51 > 0:29:55Is it about a family home? Is it to get you on the ladder here?
0:29:55 > 0:30:00- Maybe look to move on in a few years? So do bear that in mind.- OK.
0:30:00 > 0:30:06What you lose in a garden, you gain in the Knaresborough bed race.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08- Have you heard about it?- Yeah.
0:30:08 > 0:30:13They go nuts with beds, pushing them through moats and ditches!
0:30:13 > 0:30:15You could be part of that!
0:30:15 > 0:30:20There's the property. Get in there, and we'll stand in the rain.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27Oh, wow.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30- Look at that.- Oh. This is different.
0:30:30 > 0:30:33- Open plan.- I like it, though.
0:30:33 > 0:30:38- It's a huge room. - Good for entertaining.
0:30:38 > 0:30:42- The ceilings are high. - Yeah, they are.
0:30:42 > 0:30:47- You look quite small, actually, in here.- Do I?
0:30:47 > 0:30:51It is like a separate dining room, though?
0:30:51 > 0:30:56- Is it?- It feels like a separate dining room.
0:30:56 > 0:31:01I like the big open space, to be honest. I like the big room.
0:31:01 > 0:31:06- They asked for two reception rooms. - It's wild card.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09They'll barely get anything they want.
0:31:09 > 0:31:13There's more room to sit again.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15I'm loving it so far.
0:31:15 > 0:31:17BOTH LAUGH
0:31:17 > 0:31:22They seem satisfied with the kitchen. It's got space for a table.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25I don't know why, but she likes that.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30She had an issue with it at the last place. Everything was so close.
0:31:30 > 0:31:33We missed this storage.
0:31:36 > 0:31:40With these stairs down to a cellar.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42Oh, wow!
0:31:45 > 0:31:47Watch your step.
0:31:49 > 0:31:51Oh, blimey.
0:31:51 > 0:31:55- It's a big old space. - It's a whole extra room.
0:31:55 > 0:31:58- Unexpected surprise.- It is!
0:31:58 > 0:32:03There's no back garden. How's about an indoor underneath garden?
0:32:03 > 0:32:07Put a bit of Astro Turf in. See where I'm going?
0:32:07 > 0:32:13Paint the walls blue and the ceilings a dappled cloud with a bit of sponging.
0:32:13 > 0:32:18I don't know what else you'd do, but then it's a garden under your house.
0:32:18 > 0:32:21The bathroom.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24Separate shower, that's good.
0:32:24 > 0:32:30- Yeah. It's a big bathroom, isn't it? - The biggest one we've seen.
0:32:30 > 0:32:34- I could probably fit in that bath. - Yeah. That's big.
0:32:34 > 0:32:39- There we go! Matt.- Biggest bathroom. - And a bath big enough for him.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43Technically, my bath was better and bigger.
0:32:43 > 0:32:48- But not as big as the bathroom.- No. This has got a separate shower.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50The first bedroom.
0:32:50 > 0:32:56- Next door have put a roof terrace on.- That's a cool idea.
0:32:56 > 0:32:59A bit of outside space.
0:32:59 > 0:33:04- You'd definitely get a bed in.- Easy. - Plenty of room.
0:33:06 > 0:33:11Yet another bedroom. Oh. Gosh!
0:33:11 > 0:33:16- I didn't expect another one like this.- Another double bedroom.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19There's another staircase here, look.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28Here you are, look.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- Another roof terrace opportunity! - LAUGHS
0:33:32 > 0:33:36- Here we go.- Top floor. - Greeted with a giggle.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38A roof terrace opportunity!
0:33:38 > 0:33:42They have no back garden, but they do have a roof terrace.
0:33:42 > 0:33:46I'll be honest, for children in the future, isn't much use.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49Another good size room.
0:33:49 > 0:33:53- What's that? Number three? - And there's another one.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56I'm not sure about the wallpaper.
0:33:56 > 0:34:02- We might have to do a bit of decorating.- Yeah. Different carpets.
0:34:02 > 0:34:06Carpets and paint - a reason for Matt's dad to stay.
0:34:06 > 0:34:10You don't have to fall in love with everybody else's decor.
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- Biggest room yet! - Bigger than the one downstairs?- Yes.
0:34:17 > 0:34:21Would you have it as your master bedroom?
0:34:21 > 0:34:26- I don't know I'd be bothered going up three storeys.- A nice guest room.
0:34:26 > 0:34:32They wanted an en suite. They've got four bedrooms. There's one bathroom.
0:34:32 > 0:34:38They could possibly sacrifice one of those bedrooms and make a posh bathroom.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41- It's a big house.- It's massive.
0:34:41 > 0:34:46I'm bothered by the lack of outdoor space. There's a roof terrace.
0:34:46 > 0:34:50- Shall we go speak to the boys? - Go on, then.
0:34:53 > 0:34:56You've had a good look around.
0:34:56 > 0:35:01Before I get much of a reaction, let's clear up a few things.
0:35:01 > 0:35:06Parking is something you need. There is a garage at £40 a month.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09Garden, there isn't one. We'll be honest.
0:35:09 > 0:35:14There's potential for a roof terrace but that's not child-friendly.
0:35:14 > 0:35:18I'm really confused because I love this house.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21It's massive and I love the location.
0:35:21 > 0:35:26- But it's the outside space. What do you think?- Location is ideal.
0:35:26 > 0:35:31- It's a lot to think about.- We don't know the other area that well.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35- Also, you don't know the price of this place.- No.
0:35:35 > 0:35:37It could be astronomical.
0:35:37 > 0:35:42Do you want to begin the potential for a hat-trick of Guess The Price?
0:35:42 > 0:35:48You've blown it already. You've won. Who wants to go first?
0:35:48 > 0:35:52I'd go for...215.
0:35:52 > 0:35:58In which case, I'll say 2...
0:35:58 > 0:36:01- 210.- 210?- 210.
0:36:01 > 0:36:05- 210.- 210? Disparaging at 210. Do you think that's a good guess?
0:36:05 > 0:36:08Well, I think it might be more.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12Matt, congratulations, cos you have nailed it at the end.
0:36:12 > 0:36:16- It's £210,000.- Consolation goal.
0:36:16 > 0:36:20That is a great price for a Georgian house. It does need work.
0:36:20 > 0:36:26Your dad would have to get on board, as you're incapable of anything!
0:36:26 > 0:36:28Anything you do will add value.
0:36:28 > 0:36:32It is spacious, but the outside thing is a concern.
0:36:32 > 0:36:37- You've now seen all three properties and you have not got a clue.- No.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40You've got to decide quickly.
0:36:40 > 0:36:44You have to make the biggest decision of your adult lives.
0:36:44 > 0:36:48Disappear to stage left or stage right, whichever you want to go.
0:36:48 > 0:36:53A test drive is an important thing. Good luck with choosing.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55Really is important.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59We know which one they're not going to test drive.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02Here's a recap of all three properties.
0:37:02 > 0:37:07My pick is a modern three-bedroom detached house in Harrogate,
0:37:07 > 0:37:10and it's affordable for Kate and Matt.
0:37:13 > 0:37:18Or my house. Again, it's got three bedrooms. It's a terrace.
0:37:18 > 0:37:22It's also in Harrogate, a short walk to the station.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25At £220,000, it's at the top end.
0:37:27 > 0:37:31What about the wild card in historic Knaresborough?
0:37:31 > 0:37:37The price of this four-bedroom Georgian townhouse without a garden?
0:37:45 > 0:37:50This is good news. You've come to my property to test drive.
0:37:50 > 0:37:55- I can't believe it.- This property seemed to strike a chord with you.
0:37:55 > 0:38:01It's practical. It's got potential to develop into the home you want.
0:38:01 > 0:38:06You could move straight in and have a home to grow your new family.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09- Is that fair?- I think so.
0:38:09 > 0:38:15We can move straight in, and being a mile away from the centre of Harrogate.
0:38:15 > 0:38:22- Just the whole package seemed the best.- It's a detached house. It's a great location.
0:38:22 > 0:38:27You like the idea of knocking that wall down to make a social space.
0:38:27 > 0:38:31We have had the mysterious man of mystery,
0:38:31 > 0:38:36the To Buy Or Not To Buy surveyor, have a look round it.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39It is not legally binding but it's a good heads-up.
0:38:39 > 0:38:43The soffits, they are a bit rotten.
0:38:43 > 0:38:48You could get different wildlife in there. They're only wood.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53They're easily replaceable, and it was built in the '60, early '70s.
0:38:53 > 0:38:57- I'm guessing they haven't replaced it.- OK.
0:38:57 > 0:39:02The floor, did you notice a bounce? That might be the floorboards.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04They're made of wood.
0:39:04 > 0:39:09If you see the air bricks, that means you've got wooden floors.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12Potentially, damp may have got into there.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15You are near a stream. Potential for flooding.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19They should disclose if that has happened.
0:39:19 > 0:39:23You're about to test drive it, but I must give you this information.
0:39:23 > 0:39:29If you like this house, you have to act quickly. I spoke to the agent.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33An offer has come in from a couple that are proceedable.
0:39:33 > 0:39:37They've sold to a first time buyer and in a bit of a chain.
0:39:37 > 0:39:42So you are in a commanding position, but there is competition.
0:39:42 > 0:39:46- If you like it, time is not on your side.- Are you ready?
0:39:46 > 0:39:50- Get in there and find out if you do love it! Now!- Bye.
0:39:50 > 0:39:55I'm excited. To buy or not to buy? Finally, we'll get a definitive.
0:39:55 > 0:40:01- Do you want to go to the Harrogate tea room?- Have a scone?- Nice idea.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06'And so the test drive begins.
0:40:06 > 0:40:10'Making themselves at home, Matt and Kate.'
0:40:13 > 0:40:18This was the one I didn't think you could get a double bed in!
0:40:18 > 0:40:21'Stretch those arms out wide.'
0:40:23 > 0:40:26That's 6ft 3. So that's a king size bed.
0:40:26 > 0:40:29- That's the length then, is it?- Yeah.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32'What about the bath?
0:40:32 > 0:40:35'Is it big enough for our Matt?'
0:40:35 > 0:40:37So let's see.
0:40:37 > 0:40:40That's quite a big bath, actually.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50- 'Everything's looking rosy. - Who's she?- Very funny.
0:40:50 > 0:40:55'Look at them walking hand-in-hand. Isn't it sweet?'
0:40:55 > 0:41:00- I really like it.- So do I. - I like it more second time round.
0:41:02 > 0:41:07'Anyway, how long does it take to walk to the town centre?'
0:41:09 > 0:41:14Matt and Kate, here we are in the centre of Harrogate.
0:41:14 > 0:41:18- You've done the walk. Is it all right?- Yeah.- Not too bad.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22- How long did it take? - 15, 20 minutes.- Perfect.
0:41:22 > 0:41:27- And Harrogate, compared to London, is there enough here to enjoy?- Yeah.
0:41:27 > 0:41:30- I think, definitely. - It's got everything.
0:41:30 > 0:41:33Theatre, restaurants, bars.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36- It's very green. - You preferred Knaresborough.
0:41:36 > 0:41:41- Has Harrogate wormed its way into your hearts?- I think it has.
0:41:41 > 0:41:44Cos we haven't got kids at the moment.
0:41:44 > 0:41:50- We can walk into town, go to restaurants.- Make the most of it!
0:41:50 > 0:41:53One guy said there's 300 restaurants in Harrogate.
0:41:53 > 0:41:58You could go to a different place once a week for six years!
0:41:58 > 0:42:04Some of those will be fast food restaurants, but that's your own problem!
0:42:04 > 0:42:09Let's not forget this. Jonny said, how long ago in TV time?
0:42:09 > 0:42:1445 seconds to a minute ago, that an offer has gone in on the property.
0:42:14 > 0:42:18Which makes this one of the most important times in our lives.
0:42:18 > 0:42:23- I'm nervous.- I'm pretty nervous. This is quite serious, OK?
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- Ready?- Yeah.- To buy or not to buy?
0:42:27 > 0:42:29- Yeah...- To buy!
0:42:29 > 0:42:34- You're going to?- Yeah. - You need to...- Get on the phone.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- Have you got your phones?- Yes.
0:42:36 > 0:42:40They're going to make the call. What a brilliant episode!
0:42:40 > 0:42:44- Do you want to go now?- Yeah. - Let us know if it works.- We will.
0:42:44 > 0:42:48'They did make that phone call and their offer was accepted.
0:42:48 > 0:42:50'Brilliant news or what?'
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