0:00:02 > 0:00:04Welcome to To Buy or Not To Buy -
0:00:04 > 0:00:06a picture of property harmony.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Today we're in the land of my fathers.- Don't you mean father?
0:00:09 > 0:00:11Conwy, in beautiful North Wales.
0:00:11 > 0:00:16We've the mountains in the distance, the sea lapping at our feet, a medieval castle over yonder.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19And Jonny at my side. You can't have everything.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Hey! We're here to help a couple realise their dream
0:00:21 > 0:00:25of a quieter life, as we head to the hills in the Welsh countryside.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37Will you stand still? I'm nearly finished.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40Come on! I've been stood here for hours and we've stuff to do.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43Patience is a virtue, my friend. Of which you are not a paragon.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- Also, you cannot hurry genius. - We've got a dream house to find.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51But art is synergy. You've got to be at one with your surroundings.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54We've got to sort three houses. One of which they'll love so much,
0:00:54 > 0:00:58they're gonna live there forever. And the best bit? They get to...
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Try before they buy.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Is that it?- What do you mean, is that it? That's a piece of genius.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06No, it certainly is not.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09Anyway, today we're on the hunt for a new home for Jackie Moore,
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- ably assisted by her sister Alex. - Jackie is married to David.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16They've just celebrated their 30th anniversary.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Due to ill health, both have taken early retirement.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22As David's poorly at the moment, Alex has stepped into the breach.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24A former maths teacher and consultant,
0:01:24 > 0:01:28Jackie's keen for a change of scene from their home in the West Midlands
0:01:28 > 0:01:32and fancies a slower pace of life in the Welsh countryside.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36Like me, she's a budding artist, and wants to be inspired by her surroundings.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40With friends and Jackie's mum living nearby, they've chosen Conwy for their future.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45Unlike you though, Jonny, Jackie's not deluded, as this is a beautiful part of the world.
0:01:45 > 0:01:46Hey, that painting was good.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50Jackie and Alex, it's gorgeous here in North Wales. But why are we here?
0:01:50 > 0:01:54Well, we've decided we want to move from Wednesbury in the West Midlands,
0:01:54 > 0:01:58come up to Wales. Somewhere beautiful, somewhere we can relax,
0:01:58 > 0:02:01somewhere that's not got the noise and the traffic.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05And just somewhere to retire, really. I know we sound young for retiring, but...
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- Who's we?- That's David and myself.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10David's my husband. He's not here today.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- I'm glad you've said that, cos you don't look like a David.- No.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16No, this is my sister. That's not David.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20David's just had a tooth taken out, and his face is swollen.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- He's not talking at the moment. - Enough said.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26Normally we ask the budget at the end. But it's an interesting story,
0:02:26 > 0:02:29getting to the point of how much you've got. Tell us about that.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33About five years ago, my husband was in a syndicate for the lottery,
0:02:33 > 0:02:36and they actually won the lottery. It was 1.9 million.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40There was 10 of them. We've spent it all though, now.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- And we had £190,000.- Wow.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46So we paid off the mortgage. So, now we've got no mortgage.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48We bought a few cars, as well.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52So, obviously we've got about £180,000 at the moment.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55I'm so excited! I've never met a lottery winner before.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58This is brilliant. Sorry, sorry, I'm digressing there.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01OK, so with this £180,000 we have, what are we looking for?
0:03:01 > 0:03:03I'm looking for...
0:03:03 > 0:03:07I'd like a character property, but I don't mind if it's a more modern property.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11But what we do need is at least two bedrooms, preferably two double bedrooms.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- So I can come and stay. - That's right.
0:03:13 > 0:03:19And then I'd like, at least, a kitchen with a dining area, if possible.
0:03:19 > 0:03:25I want a room where there's some good natural light, for my watercolour painting, cos I like doing that.
0:03:25 > 0:03:26Are you quite the artiste?
0:03:26 > 0:03:32- I like to think I am.- So does he. - You're more enthusiastic than talented, is that about right?
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- That's about it, yes. - Yeah, I know that feeling. - Yeah, so do I.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- We have to have them on the walls at home.- You do, yes.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- Just get them out when she comes round.- Yes, don't tell her though.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46And we want off-road parking, if possible. If not, on the road. I don't want double yellow lines,
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- cos I don't want a parking ticket. - You can afford a parking ticket, lottery winner!
0:03:51 > 0:03:54So, Jackie doesn't mind if it's not a period property. Is that true?
0:03:54 > 0:04:00No, I don't think so. In the end, I think actually, she really does want the proper, quintessential...
0:04:00 > 0:04:02Sort of traditional Welsh cottage.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- That's it. Fireplace.- Stone built. - Open fire.- Yeah, wooden floors.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11It'd be nice to have somewhere that you hadn't got to walk straight in from the front door
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- into the living room.- OK. - Nice to have a hallway.- Yep.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17But, other than that, I'm fine.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21Because most of the cottages have low ceilings, I'm only 5"1', so, that's no problem.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24It's only Jonny in trouble here.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27What about outside? Is a garden important?
0:04:27 > 0:04:29Want a reasonable-sized garden.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Somewhere that's enclosed, cos we've got two dogs.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35But I'd like somewhere where we can grow a few vegetables.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38Not something that we want to sell, not a market garden.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40Somewhere we can grow our own vegetables.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42And, also, we want some ducks and some chickens.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- Nice. Going to build a little pen? - Yeah, to keep the dogs away. I've got a Jack Russell.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49I won't have ducks and chickens if I let them out.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- I understand. Vicious. - The Labrador will just fetch them in, so...
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- Right.- I got you a duck. Here you are.- That's it.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- You're sister's quackers, isn't she?- Yep.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Just one last thing, I said we're in North Wales.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Why this part of North Wales?
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Beautiful area, yes. But I have got family living here.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Our mum lives about 15 miles from Conwy.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12Did you spend time here before?
0:05:12 > 0:05:15From when we were children, we've been coming to North Wales.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- It's somewhere we know well. - Family holidays.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- There's a nice bit of nostalgia for you, buying here. - Yes. It feels...home.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Brilliant.- Right, OK.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- Trouble for us though, they know the area.- Yep.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- They know exactly what they want. We've got £180,000.- Yah.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- We'd better go.- Yes. See you later.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- We'll see you later.- See ya. Bye!
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- HE SPEAKS WELSH - You what?
0:05:37 > 0:05:39It's Welsh for, "I like coffee".
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- HE SPEAKS WELSH - Time is against us, let's...
0:05:42 > 0:05:45Jackie and David, with Alex's help, are looking for a Welsh cottage.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49Two bedrooms, room for an artist's studio, kitchen diner and a garden.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53Right. And they want all of that for £180,000? Not a penny over.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56OK, we've got our work cut out today, then.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- HE SPEAKS UNCONVINCING WELSH - Come on.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- And you say I'm annoying. - Touche. Now, say Wales and what do you think of?
0:06:05 > 0:06:10Snowdonia National Park, stunning mountains, the coast line, green, lush valleys...
0:06:10 > 0:06:12- and leeks.- Leeks? - The national emblem.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16When I think of Wales, I think of voice of an angel, Charlotte Church,
0:06:16 > 0:06:18the Gavin and Stacey sitcom,
0:06:18 > 0:06:21Tom Jones, the actor Ioan Gruffudd. Tell you what, Wales is so cool.
0:06:21 > 0:06:26And, in this particular part of Wales, you've got Conwy Castle, a world heritage site
0:06:26 > 0:06:29and one of the finest medieval fortresses in Europe.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34It was built by Edward I, in the 13th century, to help bring Wales under the English crown.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39In the shadow of the castle is Conwy Suspension Bridge, one of the first of its kind in the world.
0:06:39 > 0:06:44Designed by Thomas Telford in 1826, it was built to improve links to London.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49So, we're searching for a home with at least two bedrooms and a garden.
0:06:49 > 0:06:50This one is out, then.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53It's Britain's smallest house, with just one up, one down.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56And you might have to duck to get through the front door.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Jackie'd be all right with that. She's only little.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01Jonny Benarr, enough of your cheek!
0:07:01 > 0:07:05So, Jackie and David have £180,000 to spend.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09What would that kind of money buy elsewhere in the country?
0:07:09 > 0:07:12Well, you can pack up your paints and palette knife
0:07:12 > 0:07:15and head for this apartment with room for an artist's studio.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18It's in a stunning sandstone property in Carlisle.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23There are three double bedrooms, one en suite, a light and spacious lounge
0:07:23 > 0:07:27and a modern kitchen with a separate dining area. A housing masterpiece, I'd say.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30It could be yours for £179,950.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36If you want something a bit more modern,
0:07:36 > 0:07:38perhaps for a still life or an abstract,
0:07:38 > 0:07:41how about this split-level maisonette in Southampton?
0:07:41 > 0:07:44It's got two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen,
0:07:44 > 0:07:45and open-plan lounge/dining area.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48It's well decorated with gardens to the front and back.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52All this for not a brush stroke over £180,000.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55And if Jackie, or you, Renoir Benaar,
0:07:55 > 0:07:59want to paint the perfect seascape, then head to the coastal town of Hunstanton.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02And snap up this beautiful two-bedroom apartment.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05On the ground floor it has a stunning kitchen/breakfast room,
0:08:05 > 0:08:07with Shaker-style units and a window seat.
0:08:07 > 0:08:14There are huge bay windows in the 18-foot lounge, which also has a Victorian-style fireplace.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19All this for a palatable £168,000.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22While Simon checks out the Conwy property scene,
0:08:22 > 0:08:25I get to soak up a of bit of Welsh hospitality, and hang out with the locals.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- Hi, Alex? Hello!- Nice to meet you. - Thanks for seeing me.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- You're welcome. - Here's what I'm looking for...
0:08:35 > 0:08:39These look like these friendly locals I keep hearing about. How are you?
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- Hello.- Morning. - Morning. Are you local to the area? - Yes, we're all born and bred.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48May be a little bit optimistic, I think, if you want the traditional Welsh cottage.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50But we do have a few to offer you.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54What is it about this place, that everyone is just so happy to be here?
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- Look around you, it's lovely. - Stunning.- A lovely place to live. - Beautiful place.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01Got one here. Gorgeous village of Rowen.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04Picturesque, really is ideal.
0:09:04 > 0:09:10Three bedrooms, detached, gorgeous garden, stream at the bottom, little annexe.
0:09:10 > 0:09:15- But you're looking 325, I'm afraid. - This is living the dream, isn't it? How much?- 325.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18We like going in the castle, on the town walls.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Going on surrounding mountains,
0:09:20 > 0:09:23in the countryside, and the lakes. We love it.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25The lesson I've learned, looking through these,
0:09:25 > 0:09:29is if you want the traditional, gorgeous Welsh slate property
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- with all the other requirements, this budget isn't quite there, is it?- Not quite, no.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36Well, it's a very relaxed place to live in.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38There's no rat race, as such.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41And there's everything to hand here.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44I mean, there's beautiful scenery and good shops.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- Alex, pleasure. - Good luck with the search.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- Argh!- Ha, ha, ha! How have you got on?
0:09:54 > 0:09:57That was horrible! OK, I've done pretty well, I think.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00Couldn't quite get that quintessential cottage they're after.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04I have got a lovely house in a pretty village called Trefriw,
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- with a beautiful view. I like it a lot.- Ah, right.
0:10:07 > 0:10:12Well, my choice, property two, has a beautiful view, in a gorgeous village called Trefriw.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16However, I've gone for a slightly more traditional-looking property.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20Very quirky this one. I might have topped you here. That's my choice, property two.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25- Always got to better me. - That's the idea.- Ah, the wild card, our joint choice.
0:10:25 > 0:10:26We like this place a lot.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29Our other two houses both have beautiful views to the front.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- But, this place... - 360, absolutely gorgeous, out to the sea and the mountains.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37That's the wild card. It's also the wild card for another reason,
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- which we're not going to tell you just yet.- Ah.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- It's in the beautiful village of... - Just outside Conwy, it's gorgeous.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45Let's start the viewings at my house, property one.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51So, first up today is my choice, AKA property one.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- It's located in the village of Trefriw.- Bless you!- Thanks.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57Which has stunning views across Conwy Valley
0:10:57 > 0:10:59and would provide a perfect setting for Jackie's artwork.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02With three bedrooms, a large open-plan lounge/dining room,
0:11:02 > 0:11:07it has bags of potential for them to put their mark on it, and make it their own.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10It also has a garage, and makes clever use of space behind the house,
0:11:10 > 0:11:12with a lovely tiered garden.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16OK then, Jackie, my little friend.
0:11:16 > 0:11:21Here we are at property number one. I know it's not quite the stone cottage you envisioned.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23But, it has got absolutely beautiful views.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26It looks really nice from the front.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Really clean. I like the garden, no maintenance.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32I saw the garage, as well. Somewhere to put the car, which is good.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34I aim to please. Alex, what do you think?
0:11:34 > 0:11:37It's nice that you can sit outside at the front,
0:11:37 > 0:11:39and look at the views. There's views both ways.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- That's one of the key factors. - Definitely.- Ominous, my friend.
0:11:42 > 0:11:47They could be ominous. As the thunder rolls in the background. About this house...
0:11:47 > 0:11:49at least it's got a Welsh slate roof.
0:11:49 > 0:11:54Don't start on me, O'Brien! Look, get yourselves in there. A storm is brewing.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- And I'm about to strike. - Don't be like that.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- Your Welsh accent was rubbish. - I thought it was all right, that was, boy.
0:12:03 > 0:12:04Oh, it's a nice floor.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06Nice spacious hallway.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09I'm not sure about the light. I think you'd have to change that.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13I think I might need doors on the hallway, before you go into the stairs.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15That's quite a draught going up the stairs.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17It's nice. It's nice and spacious.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19They wanted an entrance hall.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23You've given them an entrance hall. You're a special guy. It's like winning the lottery twice.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26It's got a nice big, really spacious feeling.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- It's warm, as well. - Yeah, and there's no heating on.- No.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Fantastic views outside, though.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34It's beautiful. It would be really nice sat out there.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38It'd be nice to have a window seat underneath the window, so you could sit outside.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42The great thing about that bay window is it maximises those valley views.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- You know what the selling point of this house is. - It is all about the views.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- I do like the fireplace. - That's nice.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50And I like a gas fire,
0:12:50 > 0:12:52cos it looks like an open fire, but it's not.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55Yeah, that's true. That's fine.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58That comment about the fireplace is what I heard a lot.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02Though people like open fireplaces, it's all romantic,
0:13:02 > 0:13:04it's a pain building it up and cleaning it out.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07As you come in here, look, there's an area for the computer,
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- out the way.- That's good, if there's only two bedrooms.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13I think our table would fit in this dining room.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- It's quite big.- Yeah, you could fit a six...- A six-seater in here.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20It's a nice view out to the garden, as well, isn't it?
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Gosh, yeah.- It's quite a big garden. - Really high. Tiers.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26I quite like this. I think Jonny's done a good job with this.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30Yeah, I think myself and the property team have done well.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34Smaller kitchen than...I mean, it's adequate. I suppose there's space
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- to extend out if you wanted to. That way.- Maybe.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42If there's that shed there, there's potential to move out, make it a bit bigger.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- You'd want to change these doors - something more modern. - There's not enough work space.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- No.- Cos David likes that he can do a lot of cooking.
0:13:49 > 0:13:55- He does most of the cooking.- Yep. That's true.- Really we need to have a bit more work space.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59But maybe you could extend. Well, this is your utility room.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04Oh. Yeah, well, that's the only space for the fridge or the freezer, anyway, isn't it?
0:14:04 > 0:14:05Maybe you could knock through.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07I don't know. I think that's the under stairs.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10You could maybe make it a little bit bigger.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- You could probably fit a table in.- So far, so good.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17All they want to do is change the fireplace, knock a wall down, put a new door up in the hallway.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- Brilliant.- Yeah, exactly, yeah.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22Or even knock through into the dining room.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26You could actually close off the dining room, and make that your living room.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30And then have the dining room and the kitchen together.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- That would be better.- Yeah.- Have a kitchen/diner going through, then and knock the wall out.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37You've got room for the computer.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- You've got room for your dining table, which is quite big.- Yeah.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43And would your sofas fit in there?
0:14:43 > 0:14:49- No, cos there's a three-seater and a two-seater sofa, so...- Yeah, so it might be a bit tight.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- Don't make that classic mistake of buying a house around your furniture.- Why not?
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- Because it means I'll maybe lose. - Exactly!
0:14:56 > 0:14:59I'm not sure about this. I think you'd have to change the banister.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02It's a bit 70s, really, isn't it?
0:15:02 > 0:15:05Yeah. I think the wooden pillars are a lot nicer.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- Yeah. So, I wonder what's in... - That room.- This one, here.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- Ah! - Gosh, that's small, though, isn't it?
0:15:12 > 0:15:14But this would be great for the computer room.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17Yeah, it's a big storage room but you've got a light.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20Yeah. Wouldn't it be any good, though, for the art.
0:15:20 > 0:15:25- For my watercolours, because there's not enough light, either.- So, Jonny.- Yeah.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27Is that a single bedroom?
0:15:27 > 0:15:30Jackie's tiny, so technically, yes.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- Wouldn't it be fantastic for my shoes?- Yeah, walk-in wardrobe.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37Or even if you knock this wall down, you could make the bathroom even bigger.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- Couldn't you?- That's a tricky call though, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42OK, if you did knock that wall down and open it up
0:15:42 > 0:15:45and used it as a lovely big family bathroom,
0:15:45 > 0:15:49you would then unfortunately lose your walk-in shoe cupboard.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- What would you do, Jonny?- Well, I keep my slingbacks in their boxes, so they'd be fine.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- Right, the bathroom. - Here's the bathroom.
0:15:56 > 0:15:57- See, it is small, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- Thought so.- There's no separate shower cubicle.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- If you did knock that down.- You could have a shower cubicle in there.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07You could probably fit a free-standing bath in here then, which'd look really nice.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- We are singing from the same hymn sheets. Make your bathroom bigger.- It was my idea.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17- It's my house, though. - This hallway's really nice. How these stairs turn, just here.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20It's new carpet as well, so you wouldn't have to replace any of that.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- Ah, and it's got wooden floors, which is really good with the dogs.- Yeah.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26Fitted wardrobes, which is really good.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- That's handy. Just change the doors. - Yeah, I don't like the handles on them, at all.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33Modern them up a bit more. There's lovely views outside.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36It's quite dark though, isn't it? Or maybe that's the colour.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38Well, there's quite a lot of furniture in here, isn't there?
0:16:38 > 0:16:42So, it'd probably look bigger if you took some of the furniture out.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46Yeah. Perhaps even if you got rid of the fitted wardrobes,
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- you could have the double bed this way.- That would be better.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- And then, have fitted wardrobes, maybe, over on that wall.- Yeah.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54OK, the fitted wardrobes are going, mate.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57But good news, seems all the walls might be staying in this room.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- It's another double bedroom. It's really good.- Oh, that's this.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- So, Jonny's got it really right this time.- Yup.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Two bedrooms, two double bedrooms. - And it's really bright and airy. I like this.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10Light and airy, two double bedrooms, superb views.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13Inspirational for an artist of her calibre, I'd say.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16One, two, three,
0:17:16 > 0:17:21four, five. I reckon we got through five rooms before they said you got something right.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23The views are fantastic from there.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27I can imagine sitting in here, getting David to bring my breakfast up.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- Yes.- And having breakfast in bed, looking over that view.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32I think this would be my room, actually.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- When I came to stay with you.- OK. - Yeah, yeah, I think this would be the guest room.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40Two double bedrooms so far, and I've still got a little treat for them.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42Oh, third bedroom.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- Third bedroom.- This'd be good for Anderson.- Who?
0:17:44 > 0:17:49- Who?- You can't make people up?! - Who's Anderson?
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- He'd love that. Coming to visit his auntie Jackie. - That's it. Views of the mountains.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57Yes, especially if there was another storm.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- He'd love that.- He'd get great views of that.- And while he's not here, I could use this as my art room.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06Because it's got lots of natural light, and you can see the colours properly.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- Yeah.- They finally found the room they like, mate.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- Wahoo!- The third bedroom. - Great.- Any walls coming down?
0:18:11 > 0:18:14Shall we go and see the boys? Jonny's done really well.
0:18:14 > 0:18:20- I think he's done fantastic here. - Only two rooms they didn't want to knock anything down in, mate.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26OK, Jackie, you've done the tour. First things first, who's Anderson?
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- Anderson! Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't tell you about him.- No.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33He's my nephew. He's my sister's son.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- Right.- He's seven, he loves to stay with his auntie Jackie.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39That would be a perfect room for him. So, I'd have to share it, as a studio.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41That's going to be your studio?
0:18:41 > 0:18:43But we've got this superb view.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45So, it makes sense to make the most of it.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48So, you've obviously got the garage here.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52If you could reinforce that roof, you'd have a superb working terrace.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54And that could be your outdoor art studio.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- Marvellous idea. - It doesn't stop there.- Ah!
0:18:56 > 0:19:00What we could do, is get reinforced glass slabs to go in the roof,
0:19:00 > 0:19:03allowing plenty of natural light to flood into the room downstairs.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- Then you'd have a second studio downstairs.- And it's quite big down there.
0:19:06 > 0:19:12But also, it's all about money, of course. You could go to town on as far as £10,000.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15If you wanted to restrict your costs a little bit,
0:19:15 > 0:19:18you get some transparent plastic corrugated roofing.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22Would still allow the light in downstairs, but you couldn't walk on that stuff.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- No.- But it would be an awesome outdoor studio.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- I think having it terraced is a better idea.- Ah, a sun terrace.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31I think having them both. Fantastic, that would be, especially with these views.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- Should inspire your watercolours. - It would.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- It is a gorgeous spot though. - Really lovely views, yes.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38Hello, hello. We're here to play guess the price.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40OK, then. Let's get straight to this.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43Your budget is £180,000, thanks to the lottery.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- Who's going to go first?- Alex.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- Oh, OK.- Alex?
0:19:48 > 0:19:53I think around...170,000.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- OK, Jackie? - I think a little bit more.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57172, maybe?
0:19:57 > 0:20:00There you go. One, nil. High five.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- Yes.- This place is on the market for £165,000.- Wow, that's really good.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- That's really good.- That leaves me quite a bit left over then,
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- to do the changes to the kitchen, the bathroom, and even that sun terrace.- I tell you what...
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- That makes a difference, then. - You do paint a good picture of somewhere.- Yes.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- Lot of changes here needed, isn't there?- Lot of walls to knock down.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- Yes.- There is. But a gorgeous view. - It is. I think that makes the house.
0:20:23 > 0:20:29But maybe I can show you a better viewing? Come with me. Property number two...
0:20:31 > 0:20:35Yes, stop two on our house hunt today is my offering.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39And I'm pretty sure Jackie and Alex will love it. A semi, on the edge of Trefriw
0:20:39 > 0:20:42has more of the character they wanted.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46It has a Welsh slate roof, three bedrooms and a modern kitchen/diner
0:20:46 > 0:20:49which lets in plenty of natural light and a magnificent view.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52And there's not much for either Jackie or David to do here.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55Certainly no walls to knock down, Jonny.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58Just before we talk about my property, one thing to bear in mind.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- You know why Wales is so green, don't you?- Rain.- Yes.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04Yes. OK, so bear that in mind, as you move here.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- OK.- But, onto my property. Here it is, this gorgeous place here.
0:21:08 > 0:21:09First impressions?
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- I really like it.- It's really nice.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14Double frontage, that's really good cos you've got lots of light.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- It's quite traditional-looking, I think.- Really?- Yeah.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- Odd shape.- Ah, ah, ah!
0:21:19 > 0:21:22Quiet. Just stand pretty and hold the brolly, thank you.
0:21:22 > 0:21:28- That's an odd shape at the end. - Yeah. You know why that is? This all used to be a hotel.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30It was the Hydro Hotel.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34Years ago, steamships used to sail up from Conwy, people would stay here overnight
0:21:34 > 0:21:38and then sail back down again. Hence the odd shape.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41I mean, it is suitable for artists, would be the next question?
0:21:41 > 0:21:42Well, I can tell you this much, Jackie.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44An artist lives there,
0:21:44 > 0:21:47and a lady who owns a gallery lives just round the corner.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Ah.- So, I can paint my pictures and sell them all in one place?
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- Oh, yes, indeed.- Sounds good. - Yeah. There you go. So, there's the place.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- Enough said? - Yup.- Get in there and enjoy.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- Thank you.- Brilliant. Come on.
0:22:01 > 0:22:07Right then, Jonny, let's see if they'll decide to stay permanently in my old hotel.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10Oh, yeah, it walks in straight from the front door.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- You said you didn't want that. - I suppose you could always add...
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- You could add a little porch on the front there, really.- Yeah.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- I like this room, though, Jackie. - Oh, that's a nice room.
0:22:20 > 0:22:25- And there's enough room in here for the settee.- And there's an area there, for the computer.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28So, you could fit your desk there.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- Nice place for the television. - Yeah. It's about the same size as yours.- Yeah.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- Views are still really stunning. - Beautiful views.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38And you haven't really got houses in front of you.
0:22:38 > 0:22:43- Oh!- Yeah, the views aren't as obstructed, are they, here?- Strike against me, that.- I'm afraid so.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45Don't like the ceiling.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48Oh, no, Artex. I'd have to have that skimmed.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51Yeah, I've got a bit of an issue with textured ceilings, as well.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- How come?- I just like clean lines.
0:22:54 > 0:22:59I'm like the only person of my generation that thinks Artex ceilings are cool.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- I love that seashell effect.- The only person left in the world!
0:23:02 > 0:23:06- It's a lot more traditional than the house Jonny chose.- Yeah.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- I like the feel of it better, definitely.- More homely.- Yes.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15So, did I hear that, that right? Did they just say it's got more character than your house?
0:23:15 > 0:23:18Just feels more homely... is that right?
0:23:18 > 0:23:22- Sorry, I can't hear anything. No. - No?- No.- This is really nice.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- Now, that's a diner/kitchen, isn't it?- Yes, it's really nice.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30Great views. Got two windows, lots of light.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33- You could actually make that a window seat.- You could.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37I like the fact though, that they've got a table that you can open out double.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41So, you can get the six people round that easy.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43So, your table would fit it here. New units?
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- New units, so wouldn't have to replace anything in here. And the tiles are nice.- Yes.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51- They don't seem to have found any walls they want to knock down yet. - Yeah.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53Because you're property is so much smaller than mine downstairs!
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- I think this is better than property one's kitchen.- That's it.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59It's got more character. There's a more homely feeling.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03And having the kitchen diner, as well, that's a nice feeling.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06I could live here, definitely.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08- Wow, it looks big up here. - Oh, it's a nice landing.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Much bigger. You know what, I think this is the bathroom.
0:24:11 > 0:24:16- Oh, this is much bigger as well. - Oh, that's bigger than I expected.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18Yeah, and it's really nicely decorated.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21It's amazing though, with bathrooms.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25The quality of the finish can make a huge difference to a small room.
0:24:25 > 0:24:30- Also the arrangements of the suite itself.- Yeah.- Lovely great big windows, lots of light.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32- Yeah, lots of light. - And I like the showers over the bath.
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- Yes, it's very nice.- Brand new taps. Brand new suite, really.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38Yeah, it's lovely.
0:24:39 > 0:24:43- There's a door leading outside. - To the garden.- You know what I love about this?
0:24:43 > 0:24:46It's the first house I've ever seen with an upstairs back door.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48That's wonderful. It goes right to the top.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51That would be really good to keep ducks and chickens.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54That keeps them away from where we could have the dogs down there.
0:24:54 > 0:24:57And that would keep them away from them,
0:24:57 > 0:24:59but they've got somewhere to run out.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02Yeah. And I think there's some more decking further up.
0:25:02 > 0:25:06That might be nice, if you've views from up there, for doing the art?
0:25:06 > 0:25:11This is a nice bedroom. I think this must be the smaller one, I would think.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16But... See, this would be all right, because this would be a small room for a studio, to do my painting.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20But the only thing is, there's not enough light coming from there.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22There's very little natural light coming through.
0:25:22 > 0:25:25- It would be good for Anderson. - Yeah.- It is a nice room.
0:25:25 > 0:25:29But we still reckon you could get a double bed in there.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33I do agree with the estate agent. That is a proper double bedroom, that one.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37- Oh, now, this is a nice room, Jackie.- This is a lot bigger.
0:25:37 > 0:25:38And it's got lovely views.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42I mean, if this is the main room, it's a bit small for a double room.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45Yeah. It's got a double bed in, though.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48Yeah, I think I'd have to get rid of all these wardrobes, though and...
0:25:48 > 0:25:50I don't think you need all these wardrobes.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52Even I don't need that many.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56What? Have I just heard a lady say she doesn't need any more wardrobes?
0:25:56 > 0:26:01- Oh, I don't know.- Good space for a computer, though, again.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04We've got the computer sorted. We now have Anderson sorted.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07- Yup.- David's still not had much of a mention.- And this is a lot like...
0:26:07 > 0:26:10that's what I meant about the bed, actually looking out at the view.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14So, that's how I'd like that room looking. But this is lovely...
0:26:14 > 0:26:17It's a bit strange, that door behind the bed, though.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19- It's like cupboards, isn't it? - Yes, but...
0:26:19 > 0:26:21And they go right down to the floor.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- Yes. So, maybe that's an airing cupboard, or something.- Yeah.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26And there's nice fitted wardrobes.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28I'd change those doors. They're a bit '70s.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32I don't think I like looking at myself in the mirror, as I get up.
0:26:32 > 0:26:36No, no, definitely. But, just what you said, beautiful views and...
0:26:36 > 0:26:40- That's exactly where you'd want the bed, isn't it?- Three really good size bedrooms.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44- Central heating.- Central heating. - Nothing to do. Bathroom's good.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- Yeah. Great views.- Overhead shower.
0:26:46 > 0:26:52- Good views. Just perfect.- Shall we go and find the boys in the garden?
0:26:52 > 0:26:56- Yup.- Well, ladies, that seemed to go rather well.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59I really like this one. Perfect.
0:26:59 > 0:27:03This has really hit the mark for me. This is everything I was thinking of.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06- And more in some things.- Is it? - Yeah, really good. Sorry.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10Don't worry about Jonny. That's what we're here for.
0:27:10 > 0:27:14There are a couple of issues. First of all, your artist's studio.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17We were thinking, perhaps, the kitchen/diner,
0:27:17 > 0:27:21and there's a lot of light coming in there. So, I could use the table-top easel there.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24Could be. But, you know, you've got an artist's imagination.
0:27:24 > 0:27:27If you just look behind you here, what looks like a shed.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- Is, in fact a shed.- No, it does have full electrics to it.
0:27:31 > 0:27:36- Oh, right.- So, get your little heater in there. Views across. - Our dad's an electrician.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38- I'll see if he can get me a heater up there.- See?
0:27:38 > 0:27:42- So, we could do that.- Oh, it's just perfect.- It is perfect.
0:27:42 > 0:27:44And just one other thing as well,
0:27:44 > 0:27:47- you know, you did mention you like ducks, chickens, perhaps.- Yes.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50Well, the garden goes right up to the trees there.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- Oh, right up to the back. - Yeah. So, it's a big garden.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56Plenty of scope to put in all those bits and pieces.
0:27:56 > 0:28:00Yeah, so, not a bad property. I'm feeling quietly confident about this place.
0:28:00 > 0:28:01There was only one problem.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04- What was that? - My husband's got vertigo.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07He gets vertigo on the end of a carpet. And this garden's steep.
0:28:07 > 0:28:09Whoa, whoa, whoa!
0:28:09 > 0:28:12You are moving to Snowdonia.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14It's true.
0:28:14 > 0:28:18But if I like it, he will, because it'll keep me happy.
0:28:18 > 0:28:24- And if he doesn't like it, start looking in Norfolk.- Yeah, very flat. - It is guess-the-price time.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26So, Alex, you're one-nil up.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29Budget's 180,000. Jackie, you go first.
0:28:29 > 0:28:34I think it's right on, right around the budget, maybe a little bit more... 182,950?
0:28:34 > 0:28:37- OK.- I think just a little bit under.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40About 179?
0:28:40 > 0:28:42I'm afraid, Jackie, there's no way back from here.
0:28:42 > 0:28:44- It's two-nil to Alex.- Yes!
0:28:44 > 0:28:49And, in fact, you are very good at this. It's actually on for 179,950.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51Just £50 short of your budget.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54- What do you think? - I think that's really good.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- There's nothing to do in there. - No.- That's what you asked for.
0:28:57 > 0:29:04- That's it, so it doesn't matter that it hits the top of the budget.- Yeah. - You're good at this game.- Yeah.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06Well, she was an estate agent.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- You were? - I knew I could smell something.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11- Ssh, ssh.- Says you?- Oh, yeah.
0:29:11 > 0:29:16Anyway, there is one more property to see, ladies - the wild card.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19- I'm looking forward to this. - Can't wait for that one.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24The wild card today is our joint choice.
0:29:24 > 0:29:27We think it's perfect to retire to, because it's a bungalow.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30Imagine a couple of rocking chairs on the deck outside.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32Little nephew Anderson playing in the garden.
0:29:32 > 0:29:37- Jackie and Alex will love it, and let's hope David will too. - But, even if they don't, we do.
0:29:37 > 0:29:40It's got two bedrooms, a good size garden, modern family bathroom.
0:29:40 > 0:29:45And views of the mountains to the back, and the coast to the rear. What more could they wish for?
0:29:45 > 0:29:49Tom Jones dancing in the garden? Right then, ladies, here we are.
0:29:49 > 0:29:51It's the wild card.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54We've brought you to the lovely coastal town of Dwygyfylchi.
0:29:54 > 0:29:58All right? I pronounced that correctly!
0:29:58 > 0:30:02It hurt a little bit. And this is it, what do you think?
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- Is it a bungalow?- It's a dormer bungalow.- Oh.- OK.- That's good.
0:30:05 > 0:30:10That's part of the reason it's the wild card. First impressions?
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- The views look fantastic.- Now you're getting it.- Right out to sea.
0:30:13 > 0:30:18You're looking down to the Bay of Conwy there, over the sea.
0:30:18 > 0:30:23So, if you like landscapes, you can look that way. But you also then just turn round.
0:30:23 > 0:30:25Because Snowdonia starts here.
0:30:25 > 0:30:28- Keep walking that way, you get to Snowdon, eventually.- Yeah.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31But that's all you'd have to do, just turn your easel round.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35- I'll do the sea today. I'll do the mountains.- Yes. - That looks very nice.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37- It's really nice.- Yeah?- Yeah. - Yeah?- Definitely.
0:30:37 > 0:30:41- Nice front garden, as well.- So, you're looking very positive.
0:30:41 > 0:30:44- Yeah, I quite like it. - Off-road parking, as well.- Yes.
0:30:44 > 0:30:48- Oh, and a garage.- Jackie, we've ticked so many boxes, haven't we?
0:30:48 > 0:30:52- You have.- There are more to be ticked inside. Get yourselves in there. - Enjoy.- OK.- What's it called again?
0:30:52 > 0:30:55Dwygyfylchi?
0:31:00 > 0:31:06- Come on then, say the name of the village.- Dwyg...da...fy...
0:31:06 > 0:31:08- You say it.- Concentrate.
0:31:08 > 0:31:11Oh, it's a nice hall.
0:31:11 > 0:31:16- Oh, it's nice and bright. - Really open. There's watercolours. - Oh, yeah. That's local.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19Very nice. Those are local pictures, yeah.
0:31:19 > 0:31:21They wanted a hallway. It breaks itself up nicely.
0:31:21 > 0:31:25- See the artist there. Focus straight in on the watercolours.- Lovely.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27- Oh, first bedroom. - Downstairs bedroom.
0:31:27 > 0:31:29It's really nicely decorated.
0:31:29 > 0:31:31I never usually like pink, but that's not over-the-top.
0:31:31 > 0:31:36- No, I do. I like that wall paper. - That is the perfect guest bedroom, downstairs.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38It's a double bedroom, it's a lovely size.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42- Bit feminine.- Yeah.- Suit Alex. - Yeah. And I like it.
0:31:42 > 0:31:44And you're not close to the road, either.
0:31:44 > 0:31:47And because the house comes downwards, you're not sort of...
0:31:47 > 0:31:49People walking past, they can't see in the bedroom.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53You can't really see the view of the mountains, though, doesn't it?
0:31:53 > 0:31:55- You've got to look up to see that, so...- That's true.
0:31:55 > 0:31:57- Apart from that, it is quite a nice room.- Yeah.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- Nice and airy. Spacious. - Shall we look next door?
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- You been giving these two lessons? - We spent some time together.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05Nice and airy, spacious.
0:32:05 > 0:32:08- Oh, this is a nice spacious room. - Yes.
0:32:08 > 0:32:12- Now there's a better view here. - You can see it from this window.
0:32:12 > 0:32:16- Not from the bedroom. - You can see the mountain. Lovely view, except the boys!
0:32:16 > 0:32:19Just wave.
0:32:19 > 0:32:21- Hi.- Oh, here we are... still life, still life.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29No, I really like this room. You could fit your dining table in here.
0:32:29 > 0:32:33- Yeah, you'd get the six chairs round here.- Perfect, yes.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37- So, we could fit that in here. - And the living room. I like the fact it's got doors.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40- So, you can close it off.- Yes.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43- Then you haven't got to have the dining room.- Hide the mess.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46But then you can open it up. We can put Anderson in there.
0:32:46 > 0:32:50That's the beauty of a lounge/ dining room, with glazed doors.
0:32:50 > 0:32:55You get plenty of light coming through. But you can open them up, to make the room even airier.
0:32:55 > 0:33:01- Ah, now, look at that view!- Yeah. That's beautiful.- That is wonderful. Now, David would love that view.
0:33:01 > 0:33:04David would want this house, cos we've got the view.
0:33:04 > 0:33:10Hang on, David just got a mention. David, you like the view.
0:33:10 > 0:33:13Oh, now, this is nice. It's not as big as house number two.
0:33:13 > 0:33:17No, but they've got a table in, at least. You could just about get in.
0:33:17 > 0:33:21- I think that would get in my way. - Yeah, it's a bit of a squash.
0:33:21 > 0:33:24- Yeah. That's it. - And it's in front of the radiator.
0:33:24 > 0:33:28- Which would block the heat.- This is one of the nicer kitchens of the three properties.
0:33:28 > 0:33:34This has got its own dining room. But as a kitchen/breakfast room, it's lovely, that is.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37The tiles are nice as well. They're that clay kind of tile.
0:33:37 > 0:33:43- Ah! Here's your washing machine, and dishwasher...tumble dryer. - Oh, that's better. And tumble dryer.
0:33:43 > 0:33:47- And that's a nice view of the garden from that.- That's even better views.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51- No, I like this.- I do. It's really got a nice feel about it. - It has.- It flows, doesn't it?
0:33:51 > 0:33:55Yeah. It's very homely feeling. I definitely like that.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59And even though the other house, the second one we went to see, of Simon's, it's a lovely house.
0:33:59 > 0:34:04- But this has got a nicer feel to it. - Yeah. And I like the views better here.- Much better.
0:34:04 > 0:34:09- The views are really nice.- Sure you haven't been teaching them?- They're sounding very estate agent-esque.
0:34:09 > 0:34:14- Although, Alex used to be an estate agent.- Right. That's what I can hear.- Small landing.
0:34:14 > 0:34:18- It is very small, compared to house two, isn't it?- This must be the
0:34:18 > 0:34:22- dormer extension.- Yeah. But I do like the very nice view from the top of the landing.
0:34:22 > 0:34:25- Nice bathroom, though. - Oh, now it is. This is lovely.
0:34:25 > 0:34:29Really laid out well. Nice, clean-cut lines.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32Yeah. I like the colours. I like the tiles.
0:34:32 > 0:34:34Not much I don't like about it!
0:34:34 > 0:34:38Nice modern white suite. Shower over the bath. Plenty of storage.
0:34:38 > 0:34:40Spacious. Clean lines.
0:34:40 > 0:34:44It's a gorgeous little property, in the lovely village of...
0:34:45 > 0:34:47Near Conwy.
0:34:47 > 0:34:49And this feels really open.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53It's tiled to the ceiling, which is really good, for having a shower.
0:34:53 > 0:34:58And I'm not that keen on wallpaper. But the wallpapers here really matches everything.
0:34:58 > 0:35:03- Yes.- Really co-ordinated.- Ah, this is the second bedroom, then.
0:35:03 > 0:35:06- So, there is only two.- Yeah. So, where are you going to do your art?
0:35:06 > 0:35:11- That's going to be difficult. - Don't you worry about where you're going to do your art.
0:35:11 > 0:35:14But the trouble is, David will just die for this view.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16And this would be the house he'd like the best.
0:35:16 > 0:35:21- And for painting, you've got the best of both worlds for views. - And it's beautiful light.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23So, you get really good light, when it comes to painting.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26I mean, this is quite a big bedroom.
0:35:26 > 0:35:27Lots of storage here.
0:35:27 > 0:35:31- I'm presuming this is going under the eaves.- Yeah, built in. Can we not?
0:35:31 > 0:35:33- Oh, it's very tidy, as well. - Yeah, nothing like my wardrobe.
0:35:33 > 0:35:37- No.- That's the great thing about these bungalow conversions -
0:35:37 > 0:35:41you get superb sized bedrooms upstairs, and loads of eaves storage. Very handy.
0:35:41 > 0:35:46- And waking up in the morning to a sea view.- It's very good.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49In fact, you can have the downstairs room, and this can be my guest room.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- Ha, ha! Don't think so. - No, I don't think so either.
0:35:52 > 0:35:56We better go and see the boys. It's going to be a difficult choice.
0:35:56 > 0:36:02- We've done well with the wild card. - Yeah, we started off wanting a traditional little cottage.
0:36:02 > 0:36:06- And we've got a modern bungalow. They've fallen in love. - Thinking outside the box.
0:36:09 > 0:36:14Now, Jackie, there is one area you haven't seen yet...
0:36:14 > 0:36:16- the garage.- Very small garage.
0:36:16 > 0:36:18It is a small garage. You'd never get a car in here, you know.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21Perhaps a little Smart cars or something. But useful storage area.
0:36:21 > 0:36:23- Useful for storing, yeah.- But...
0:36:23 > 0:36:25But why is it so small?
0:36:25 > 0:36:27Come with me.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29- This...- Wow.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32- ..is why it's so small. - That's got a wow factor.
0:36:32 > 0:36:34- Hasn't it just? - It has. That's great.
0:36:34 > 0:36:36You wanted your artist's studio.
0:36:36 > 0:36:42- How does this grab you? - Fantastic. I can see it's been used as an artist's studio.
0:36:42 > 0:36:46And there's somewhere for the computer, if I need it in here.
0:36:46 > 0:36:47Natural light coming in.
0:36:47 > 0:36:51Actually, I could maybe even put a roof light in, to let some more in.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55I would go one step further. You've got this gorgeous view across the sea.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59- Let's open that window, right out. - Have a bigger window.- Yes.
0:36:59 > 0:37:04- A lot more natural light coming in. - And you could be inspired by the sea, and the views across to Conwy.
0:37:04 > 0:37:06- Fantastic house.- Yeah. - And this is really...
0:37:06 > 0:37:11So with David liking the view, and me getting a studio as well. What more could I ask for?
0:37:11 > 0:37:16Yeah, well, perhaps you could ask for a lower price. It's guess-the-price time.
0:37:16 > 0:37:19- Oh, let's hope.- All right, guys.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21OK, we've just found the studio, haven't we, yes?
0:37:21 > 0:37:24- We have.- Nice and clean, isn't it? - Oh, fantastic. It's sold to me now.
0:37:24 > 0:37:28Never mind sold to you. We're not there yet, because...
0:37:28 > 0:37:31- Could be too expensive.- Correct. - It could all go horribly wrong now.
0:37:31 > 0:37:35- It's true. Oh, no.- Alex is right. It's guess-the-price time.
0:37:35 > 0:37:39- It's two-nil, you've had it. - Oh, well, I've had it, anyway.- This is for pride, this one, Jackie.
0:37:39 > 0:37:44- Right-o.- We'll get Alex to go first.- OK, that's a good idea.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48OK. I think this is going to be over budget, because of the sea views.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50So, I'd say, 189.
0:37:50 > 0:37:56Right, I think over budget, but not as much as that. About 184,950?
0:37:58 > 0:38:01Jacks, you're back in the game. You've got some pride.
0:38:01 > 0:38:06- Brill!- Good work. This place is on the market for just over your budget, for 182,500.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09- Brilliant.- That's a really good price.- Very reasonable.
0:38:09 > 0:38:13With the sea views for David, and the studio for me, it's perfect.
0:38:13 > 0:38:16- Not to mention the mountain views at the back.- The sea view's better.
0:38:16 > 0:38:19- Is that the one that's selling it to you?- That's it selling it to me.
0:38:19 > 0:38:25- But, this one is not sold to you yet.- Not yet.- Because we've shown you three gorgeous properties.- Yes.
0:38:25 > 0:38:27You've now got to go and decide
0:38:27 > 0:38:32- which one you would like to test drive.- Or, as we say...
0:38:32 > 0:38:35- Try before you buy.- Off you go.- All right.- Go and give it some thought.
0:38:35 > 0:38:38- OK. That went pretty well.- It did.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40And here's a little recap.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43The first of our property masterpieces today was my choice...
0:38:43 > 0:38:44the super semi in Trefriw.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48With a lovely view. Three bedrooms, an open-plan lounge/diner...
0:38:48 > 0:38:50this house has got bags of potential.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54And all for well under budget at £165,000.
0:38:55 > 0:38:59Next up was my choice...the double-fronted character property,
0:38:59 > 0:39:02which had the kitchen/diner and the master bedroom,
0:39:02 > 0:39:07with views across the Conwy Valley, that Jackie could capture on canvas, every day of the week.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11And all for just £50 short of £180,000.
0:39:11 > 0:39:16And last, but certainly not least, our joint choice...
0:39:16 > 0:39:19the delightful dormer bungalow in the village of Dwygyfylchi.
0:39:19 > 0:39:23With mountain and sea views all around, it is all about location.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26Oh, and the artist's studio in the garage too, of course.
0:39:26 > 0:39:30- All for a very reasonable £182,500. - Where was it, again?
0:39:33 > 0:39:36Well, ladies, you have chosen our joint choice, the wild card.
0:39:36 > 0:39:39Surprise, surprise. And what a lovely property it is.
0:39:39 > 0:39:42Now, before you go in and have a bit of a try-before-you-buy,
0:39:42 > 0:39:46we've had our eagle-eyed assessor peruse the property for you.
0:39:46 > 0:39:51It's in great condition, this place really is. So, you could enter into it without too many concerns.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54But he mentioned that the damp proof course
0:39:54 > 0:39:59should normally be a little bit deeper than it currently is. But it's not a major concern.
0:39:59 > 0:40:03It's nothing to worry about. It's not a legally binding survey,
0:40:03 > 0:40:06so if you did proceed, make sure you get an official survey done.
0:40:06 > 0:40:09One thing he pointed out. Now, Jonny and I, we have a good
0:40:09 > 0:40:12scour round these places. But we missed this completely.
0:40:12 > 0:40:17Our furtive ferret has found a lovely little storage area,
0:40:17 > 0:40:20underneath the floor, at the back of the property. There's a little door.
0:40:20 > 0:40:24- Open that up, you've got a four-foot void room, right under the floor.- Ah, that's good.
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- One thing you're short of in bungalows?- Storage.
0:40:27 > 0:40:31- Well, this place has got bags of it. - That's absolutely fantastic.
0:40:31 > 0:40:35- Jacks, you won't even have to duck to get in that door.- Hey! Cheek.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39Anyway, see if you can find that, and enjoy your test drive.
0:40:39 > 0:40:42- Thank you very much.- See you later.
0:40:42 > 0:40:46- I might have another go at painting you.- We've only got a day.
0:40:47 > 0:40:52No, surprises to see Jackie getting her paints out at the earliest possible opportunity.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54And Alex putting the garden to the test.
0:40:54 > 0:40:58Now, look and learn, Jonny.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00You can't teach a master.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03So, what is this, seascape or landscape?
0:41:03 > 0:41:05You wouldn't know.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09Alex knows how to enjoy a bit of R&R, out in the front garden,
0:41:09 > 0:41:13whilst taking in some of that gorgeous Welsh country air.
0:41:13 > 0:41:16- You finished yet? - Yeah, just finished.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18- Wow, that's brilliant.- Brilliant?
0:41:18 > 0:41:21Ha! It's nothing compared to a Renoir Benaar.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25They're sizing up where they're going to put the pictures.
0:41:25 > 0:41:30- Now, Jonny, all the number fours are green, number two is red, and stay inside the lines.- All right.
0:41:30 > 0:41:36- You could have a whole gallery. - Have a lot of seascapes.- Yeah. - Because this is the house.
0:41:36 > 0:41:41You've now spent a bit more time in this lovely property. How did it feel?
0:41:41 > 0:41:43Really at home, we felt here.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47Studio's wonderful. Make the window a bit bigger.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50That'll be perfect. And it feels really homely.
0:41:50 > 0:41:53Even though it's smaller than the home we're moving from,
0:41:53 > 0:41:58there's only David and myself going to be here now, it's just a real good size.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01And downstairs, the downstairs bedroom,
0:42:01 > 0:42:06I was sort of a bit, oh, you know, downstairs bedroom. But that's a really good place now.
0:42:06 > 0:42:10Mum can stay, children can stay. They've got their own toilet there, and everything's there.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14- Is she forgetting someone, Alex? - I know. I never get invited.
0:42:14 > 0:42:16No, she just turns up.
0:42:16 > 0:42:20- Come on, Alex, what a place to visit?- It was wonderful. I sat out in the back garden.
0:42:20 > 0:42:23It's lovely and peaceful. Perfect place to relax. I think you're going
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- to really like living here.- Yeah. - Ah!- Ah!
0:42:26 > 0:42:30Do we need to ask the question?
0:42:30 > 0:42:34- Well, I think we should ask it anyway.- Just out of manners? - To Buy, Or Not To Buy?
0:42:34 > 0:42:39- We're going to have a go at putting an offer in, and seeing how things go. Yup.- Oh, fantastic.
0:42:39 > 0:42:41- Brilliant.- So, that's a To Buy?
0:42:41 > 0:42:43- It is To Buy.- Result.
0:42:43 > 0:42:45Ah, brilliant. Ladies, it's been fabulous.
0:42:45 > 0:42:50- And, of course, we hope that David loves it as much as you do. - He will, cos it'll make me happy.
0:42:50 > 0:42:53Do you get the idea that David's just going to buy it?
0:42:53 > 0:42:57- Pretty much.- Just before we finish, Jonny, Jackie did paint a picture while we were here today.
0:42:57 > 0:43:02- And we'd like to give it to you.- You see, Jonny, that's called painting.
0:43:02 > 0:43:05- Thank you very much.- The difference between this and what and you do,
0:43:05 > 0:43:09- Jonny, is that there's no numbers that you have to colour in. - It's a different technique.- It is.
0:43:09 > 0:43:12- It is.- He's got a lot to learn.
0:43:12 > 0:43:15- Ladies, enjoy, and do let us know how you settle in.- We will.
0:43:15 > 0:43:17- And hope everything goes brilliant.- Bye!
0:43:17 > 0:43:21Another fabulous result for the To Buy Or Not To Buy team, Jonny.
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