0:00:02 > 0:00:04Hello and welcome to To Buy Or Not To Buy,
0:00:04 > 0:00:07where we work really, really, really, really, really hard.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- That's right. We put in a lot of overtime, don't we?- We do.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14Going that extra mile, to ensure we get only the very best properties for our buyers.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- In fact, my middle name is Property. - But I thought it was Cedric.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32It's extraordinary, Ed. Very rarely do we get to spend time
0:00:32 > 0:00:34in something that represents the place we're in.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38We're in the Swiss town of Jacuzzi, are we? Is that where we are?
0:00:38 > 0:00:40No. We're in Bath, obviously.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43Surrounded by thermal spas, water, all that jazz.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47Eventually, we'll have to leave this bath to go to the actual Bath that is Bath.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- And then begin the search?- Yeah.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53Finding three properties and giving our buyers the opportunity to try before they buy.
0:00:53 > 0:00:54- Sounds a brilliant idea.- Yep.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57Oh, it is, Edward. Now here is today's buyer, Maria.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59A pretty chilled senora, too.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03Currently renting in Litchfield, she wants to return to the Bath area,
0:01:03 > 0:01:08to be closer to her family and in memory of her husband, Christopher.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13Maria's got a very cosmopolitan background. Her mother's Columbian, her father's Spanish.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- She lived and got married in Africa and she teaches Spanish and Italian at the local college.- Tres bien!
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Maria will be joined on her property voyage by Sue,
0:01:21 > 0:01:24a retired school teacher and friend for over 20 years.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26Tres bien? Voyage?
0:01:26 > 0:01:28That's French, Jonny.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31Now, viewers at home, you are probably not aware
0:01:31 > 0:01:34that To Buy Or Not To Buy is a massive global brand.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36And today, we are reaching our arms across Europe,
0:01:36 > 0:01:43- because, Maria, I believe you have many language skills.- I do, indeed.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48Now, how many ways can you say "I would like to buy a house in Bath today," how many languages?
0:01:48 > 0:01:55- Right. Vorrei comprare una casa qui in... a Bath.- That's one.
0:01:55 > 0:02:02- Quiero comprar una casa aqui en Bath.- Two. I like it.
0:02:02 > 0:02:09Jai vouloir, um, acheter, um, une maison, um, in Bath.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12I like it. Three different languages. Here we go.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17If you are from any of those countries, you'll know exactly what Maria is looking for.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20Why Bath? Why do you want this house in Bath?
0:02:20 > 0:02:24Well, my husband died a few years, erm, from cancer.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28And he was from the area. And when I came to the UK,
0:02:28 > 0:02:30I lived for a few months here in the area.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33And one of my boys, the middle one, was born in Bath.
0:02:33 > 0:02:40I think I like to say that I am honouring my husband's memory
0:02:40 > 0:02:42and come back to where his roots were.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46And I always thought it's a beautiful city,
0:02:46 > 0:02:49full of British traditions,
0:02:49 > 0:02:51and yet so cosmopolitan.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54And of course, you'll be assisted by your friend Sue, here.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57Sue, are you in tune with Maria and what she's looking for?
0:02:57 > 0:03:02Yes, I hope so. I've been round quite a few properties with Maria.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05And I've known her for about 20 years.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07We've been very close friends.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09She's gone through an awful lot in life.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11And I want to see her really happily settled
0:03:11 > 0:03:13in a wonderful house in Bath.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- So, you've looked at quite a few houses?- I have.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17Is Maria difficult? Be honest.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- Oh, absolutely, yes.- She's fussy?
0:03:19 > 0:03:21She just wants the perfect house, which we all do.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24Maria, you are temporarily living where you are.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Does this mean that you have sold your property?
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- I have.- This is fantastic news.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33Currently you're sitting as pretty as it gets in the property market, aren't you?
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- They say so, yes.- It's true. - I would like to think it is.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39You'll be able to negotiate some good deals, as well.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44Because Bath is a quintessentially English city and you're very much a Latin lady,
0:03:44 > 0:03:48give us an idea of the sort of property we're going to be looking for down here?
0:03:48 > 0:03:52I'd like to find a property with a degree of character.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54It could be a new property, as well.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56I'm not against new properties,
0:03:56 > 0:03:59providing that's it's not in a very large new development.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01Is it a house, an apartment?
0:04:01 > 0:04:04I think I would prefer a house, yes.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06How many bedrooms do we need?
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- Three minimum.- Three minimum. - What else are you looking for?
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- Gardens, driveways, any specifics? - Yes, a little bit of garden.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17I like to keep my traditions. Having breakfast in the garden.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- Al fresco?- In the summer,
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- when this beautiful British summer...- Yeah. I bet, I bet.- What?
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- Um, so, OK. - And she doesn't want too much work.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30Because she's taken on houses in the past with so much renovation,
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- haven't you?- For me the location is important, as well as the house.
0:04:35 > 0:04:36- OK.- Yeah.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40If I have to travel a little bit out of Bath, it's not a problem, really,
0:04:40 > 0:04:43providing that it's the right house and the right location.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46A mini flat over there is about half a million quid.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48How much money have you got to spend, Maria?
0:04:48 > 0:04:50Can we get a mini flat over there?
0:04:50 > 0:04:54Oh, I would like to say that, if you could get me a mini flat
0:04:54 > 0:04:57in the Royal Crescent for 350...
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Ah, that's the budget. Sadly we can't, then, can we?
0:04:59 > 0:05:03Erm, I think that is going to be my limit.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06Wish us luck. Can you wish us luck in a different language?
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- Buena suerte, buona sorte. - I like it.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- Sue, can you do it in a different language?- Er, just find us a house.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- Thank you very much. We'll see you later.- See you later.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- Ed, you're going to like this. - Go on, then.- Mi casa es su casa.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24What does that mean translated?
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- My house is your house. - Is your house in Bath?- No.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31Because I was going to say, if you could make your house Maria's house,
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- show ended. Not a problem.- Done.
0:05:33 > 0:05:34- But it isn't it, is it?- No.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39Mi casa es...somewhere else. I tell you what. I feel this will be quite tough.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43So, I am going to go and really, really, really, really put a lot of effort in now.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46I suggest you do the same. What are you thinking?
0:05:46 > 0:05:50I'm thinking, she wants three bedrooms, a traditional character house in Bath,
0:05:50 > 0:05:54she wants parking and we've only got £350,000 to spend. Yikes.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- I tell you where's a good place to go. Estate agents.- All right. - You do that and I'm going to go...
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- I'm going to go and really work hard. - Au revoir.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04Ah, Bath. Literary inspiration.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07World Heritage site. Film backdrop.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10Hang on, is that a Bath bun you're eating?
0:06:10 > 0:06:14No, it's a Bath Oliver, Jonny. If you were a true Bathonian you'd know that.
0:06:14 > 0:06:15Or if you were of a certain age.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20Like you'd also know that 5,000 of Bath's striking Georgian buildings are listed.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22I may not be Bathonian.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25But I did try some of the spa water earlier on.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27Did you know it's full of minerals?
0:06:27 > 0:06:29That's right. Over 42 of them,
0:06:29 > 0:06:31as well as trace elements and iron.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35Now, you can tell from the general gorgeousness of Bath
0:06:35 > 0:06:39that spending Maria's 350K here won't be remotely problematic.
0:06:39 > 0:06:44But how far would that stretch in other spa towns around the UK?
0:06:44 > 0:06:45Let's start with Cheltenham.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48There, it would get you this three-bedroom flat
0:06:48 > 0:06:50simply screaming style and luxury.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53Available for 350K on the nose.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57Just up the road you can get this Georgian townhouse in Leamington.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01Again three bedrooms and again, the last word in opulence.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04But for less money. A mere £335,000.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07But Matlock takes the biscuit, if not the Bath bun.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11A charming three-bed cottage, with period features and fabulous views.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15And on the market for just shy of £350,000.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18Right, time for a property-based rub down.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20You're enjoying that, aren't you?
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- Hi, Justin.- Hello. How you doing? Nice to see you.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26Likewise. Thanks for speaking to me.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- No problem. - I'm hoping you can help me out.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31Brad, by your accent, you're probably not going to
0:07:31 > 0:07:34be able to help me on the property hunt of Bath.
0:07:34 > 0:07:35No, probably not.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- Whereabouts are you from?- Canada.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40OK. All right. The thing is, I've got a lady who's from...
0:07:40 > 0:07:43from Spain, originally, but she wants to move back to Bath.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45You've been here, you've got the, er,
0:07:45 > 0:07:47you can view Bath as a true professional.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49What do you like the best?
0:07:49 > 0:07:51She's got a budget of £350,000 to spend.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- Now, she is looking for three bedrooms.- Right.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56Ideally, wants a, sort of, a period house,
0:07:56 > 0:07:59traditional Bath-style property in the Bath stone.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- I know Bath comes at quite a premium.- It does, it does.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05So I appreciate that £350,000 may not get us far,
0:08:05 > 0:08:06but does it sound realistic?
0:08:06 > 0:08:08There are houses that would suit her.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12Area-wise, definitely, sort of, downtown.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- Um, sort of, high street-ish.- Uh-uh.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16Got a good culture in there.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19And just this whole entire area.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22Doing this job, you must be in a fancy penthouse, or something?
0:08:22 > 0:08:25Yeah? Not quite. I do live in a three-bedroom flat, though.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- Oh, really.- Yeah, yeah. Just Kingsmead Square.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31Are you prepared to sell it?
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- No, no, no. I just got it. So, not a chance.- Ah.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36It's a three-bed Edwardian.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38Lots of features, pleasant garden.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41And this is all the Bath stone, is it? The original Bath stone?
0:08:41 > 0:08:42- Yeah.- Great.
0:08:42 > 0:08:47Have you ever head massaged any estate agents, Brad?
0:08:47 > 0:08:49Yes. I'm pretty sure I have.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- Are they a different breed? - They're a little more stressed,
0:08:52 > 0:08:54especially at this time of year.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56Very good point, Brad. Very well tied in.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59How are you finding things down here, in the market?
0:08:59 > 0:09:03Are your finding your vendors are quite open and acceptable to offers?
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Get the price right, it will sell.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09There are still buyers there. Less buyers, therefore, you must be more aggressive on pricing.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12Brad, if you're OK with this, can I call Steven,
0:09:12 > 0:09:17- my estate agent contact, whilst this is going on? - Yeah, of course. Go ahead.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20Hello, is that... Oh, hold on a second. Is that Steven?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- 'It is, yeah.'- Steven, Steven.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- It's Ed here. How are you? - 'Yeah, good thanks, Ed.'
0:09:25 > 0:09:28Now, Steven, I'm receiving a head massage, as we speak,
0:09:28 > 0:09:31but I figure I might as well multitask.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35Steven, what is the area of Bath like for a lady coming back, who used to lived here?
0:09:35 > 0:09:39She wants the full experience of Bath in its glory. Where should she be?
0:09:39 > 0:09:42When the market is difficult, you must have vendors
0:09:42 > 0:09:44that have been on the market approaching a year?
0:09:44 > 0:09:48We're now weeding them out, saying, "Got to be realistic.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50- "We're not magicians. We're estate agents."- Yeah.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53And people are realising there is a recession.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56It's here, whatever the banks or the government like to say.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58Things are slow. You have to be realistic to sell.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01OK, Steven, thank you. I've got to rush now,
0:10:01 > 0:10:04because I've got to carry on house hunting. I'll see you later.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- Cheers for that.- 'Bye.'
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- Let's give it another five minutes, eh, Brad, shall we?- Yeah, course.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- So, this is how it goes down, is it, Ed?- I beg your pardon?
0:10:15 > 0:10:18I've actually been working. I've actually been working.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20I've called Steven up, who is an estate agent.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24And I've had the mystery property hunting team bike my details round.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28So, what I've done is I've... yes, had a massage on my head
0:10:28 > 0:10:30with Brad, who's a lovely guy. And I've got this.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33So, done everything lying down. What have you done?
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Can I close my eyes through this and relax?
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Yeah, make yourself comfortable.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40Property one. It's something special as far as apartments go.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43And I'm quietly confident that she'll be interested.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- That is good news.- I've also plumped for the joint choice.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- Really? And you're putting my name to it?- I am.- Is it a good one?
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- I'll run through it and you let me know if you're happy with that.- OK.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- It's a period property.- Yep. - It's double bay fronted.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- Like it.- Made of Bath stone.- Nice.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01It's got three bedrooms, a big kitchen, outside space
0:11:01 > 0:11:04for the al fresco dining that she was interested in.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- And it's within budget. - I'll put my name to that.
0:11:07 > 0:11:08Great. That's two properties.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12I've gone for the wild card. Mine and the viewers' favourite part of the show.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16I'm not going to show it you. Have a look at that?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- I like that.- It's a cracker.- Yeah.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21It's a good end to the show. It's a 45 minute journey, um,
0:11:21 > 0:11:23and that's a worthy, worthy end to it.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25I'm just going to pop it there, Do you want...
0:11:25 > 0:11:27I'm just going to relax. Too relaxed.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30While Ed relaxes, let's start the journey. Property one.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35Picture the scene, Ed, you ready?
0:11:35 > 0:11:38A bijou pied-a-terre in the centre of Bath. Full of character.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43Three bedrooms and the River Avon at the bottom of the garden. Ding, ding. Jackpot, baby!
0:11:43 > 0:11:46But it's not actually a house, is it, Jonny?
0:11:46 > 0:11:50Wasn't that quite far up Maria's list? As in, the top of it?
0:11:50 > 0:11:54List, schmist. It's got two floors. And it's pretty special.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56There are two major schools of thought
0:11:56 > 0:11:59in the cliche-packed world of property. And they are as follows -
0:11:59 > 0:12:03first impressions count and never judge a book by its cover.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06Now, this property settles into the latter one.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08Doesn't look like much. What do you think?
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- Yeah. It's a bit on the plain side. - A bit disappointing.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- It's quite noisy, as well. - Yeah, the traffic.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16Yes, it is. It is a fact, yes.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19Don't judge a book by its cover. Because inside it's delightful.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22It won't blow your mind, but I think you'll be impressed.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- We'll take your word for it. - I hope so.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28And, without saying too much, the garden is lovely.
0:12:28 > 0:12:29It's really, really nice.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32It is. So, what we can work with though - location.
0:12:32 > 0:12:37We are obviously fairly central here, aren't we, Maria? What do you think?
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Is this a good location for you?
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Well, yes. I will say it is, yes.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44Because it's accessible to all the main places. Yes.
0:12:44 > 0:12:45OK. Sue, is Maria being honest?
0:12:45 > 0:12:50- Is this the right place? - Bit noisy for me. But, we'll see.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- OK.- It'll have to be good inside to warrant this.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55Remember, this is Jonny's choice.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- Please be kind to him.- Right.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- So, let's see.- OK. In three, two, one. Get in that house.- Right.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- Woo-hoo.- Straight in there.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09All right, this is interesting. Hmm, bicycles.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11I think it's back to student days, here.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15Right. Viva Maria, this place is going to rule.
0:13:15 > 0:13:16- Yeah?- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19I wonder who does the decoration of this entrance.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- Think it's communal living, isn't it?- Yep.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23And, um...
0:13:26 > 0:13:28..OK.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- Communal living? - Don't judge a book by its cover.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- There's so much more. - They're inside the cover now and they're kind of seeing...
0:13:34 > 0:13:36they've realised, oh, it's communal living.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38Oh, look. There's a room in here.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42But the question is, is it a bedroom or is it a living room?
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- I don't know. It's not very big, is it?- No, no, it isn't.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47It's not the lounge. It's one of the potential bedrooms.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- Good news.- It's a versatile room.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51Nice and bright but, er...
0:13:51 > 0:13:54Does it have double glazing?
0:13:54 > 0:13:55- I wouldn't think so, Maria.- No?
0:13:55 > 0:13:58Can I have a little look through the window.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00Oh, no, the windows need replacing, by the look of it.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02That's it, yes.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06I like the way they're picking up on all the positives so far.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Right, yes. Another room here. Yeah.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10This is nice and bright.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- Well, it is. Yes.- Sunny room.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- Natural light, people love it. - They certainly do.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17I've been told in the area that a lot of houses in Bath
0:14:17 > 0:14:19are quite dark when you get inside.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- Then this one is bucking the trend. - It really is. That's quite a rarity.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25It is a nicer room than the front room.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27And you can't hear the traffic as much.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31No, no. The big difference is the noise that you get from the outside.
0:14:31 > 0:14:32- Yes.- This has, er, nothing else.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35Doesn't seem to have many power points, I've noticed.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- No.- One there. That's very poor. And in the other room only one.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43Right, Jonny. It would seem it is time to play that age old game,
0:14:43 > 0:14:45how do you solve a problem for Maria?
0:14:45 > 0:14:47The power points, yeah?
0:14:47 > 0:14:48- Love that.- How do you solve that?
0:14:48 > 0:14:50I would call a local electrician.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- OK.- And ask him to come and fit some new points.- Brilliant.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57Right. So, well, this is a bit different.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- Some stairs going down. - Like a landing with stairs. - Very mysterious.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05When Maria says, "Different," it's like being damned by faint praise.
0:15:05 > 0:15:09Yeah, it is. And I don't even think there's any praise there.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- It's kind of like a massive negative point.- Yeah.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- Oh, I never thought we were stepping in the bathroom.- Bathroom.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19So, that room at the front must be a bedroom, mustn't it?
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- You think so? - I think so. There's a bathroom here.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26You wouldn't have a living room, a bathroom, a bedroom and a bathroom.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28What about a kitchen? I was expecting to see it somewhere here.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- Sue.- There you go. Sue's just got it.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33Sue has put the old property Sherlock Holmes hat on.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35She's now worked out the rooms.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37But it is a good size.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- Nice tile floor.- Yes.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- Slate on the floor.- Yes.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45Nothing very special, is it though?
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- No, no, no.- But it's a nice space.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- You could do a lot with it, couldn't you?- Yes, I think so. Yes.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55Lots of potential in that bathroom. If it didn't have anything in it.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57- Which, I guess, is praise in a way.- Hmm.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59Oh, so this is the living room.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Well, this is full of surprises.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03Yes it is, isn't it?
0:16:03 > 0:16:05Quite a nice size.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06This must be a living room
0:16:06 > 0:16:08because the fireplace is there.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10Looks on to the garden.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11Oh, yes. This area's a nice patio
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- to put my terracotta pots. - Yes, lovely.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- Good, good, good, so far. - Not a bad size as well.
0:16:19 > 0:16:20Yeah, I actually like this.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22It has sort of character.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25Dare I say Mediterranean, Jonny?
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- It's full of surprises this house, isn't it?- Definitely.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Storage cupboards.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34Oh, plenty of storage. Well, that's good because there's always...
0:16:34 > 0:16:37A work bench there for you to do your woodwork on, Maria.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39SHE LAUGHS
0:16:39 > 0:16:40Woodwork? Woodwork?
0:16:40 > 0:16:43Not only are they electricians. They're carpenters to boot.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46What do you think here, with this entrance?
0:16:46 > 0:16:47Let's see what we've got.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- Oh, my God. - Oh, my goodness me!
0:16:51 > 0:16:54Look at it? It's a coal cellar, is it?
0:16:54 > 0:16:59Well, that is... I can apply the Spanish Inquisition here.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- Who lives within the...- A-a-a-ah!
0:17:01 > 0:17:03I think you'd think there was a ghost lurking in here.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- Quite a frightening looking room. - The whole vault-y thing?- Yeah.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09I wouldn't go in there if you paid me.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11Let's have a look in here. Come on, Maria.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13All right, so which room?
0:17:13 > 0:17:14Oh, this is a dining room.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16I like the little fireplace.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Yes. That's pretty, isn't it?
0:17:18 > 0:17:20So, what period it is, this house?
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- It is the...- I would think it's Georgian, wouldn't you?- Yes.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27I don't think it's Victorian.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29What period? It's a Georgian house this, in fact.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- Made from traditional stone. - Was it?- Yeah, it's lovely.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- Oh, well, it's a pink kitchen.- Wow.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- Ideal for a girl.- That's different.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40I think the bathroom is bigger, isn't it?
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- I'd say it's very similar size to the bathroom.- Right.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- You know what, Ed? I'm not going to pretend any more.- What?
0:17:46 > 0:17:50They really don't like it. They just don't seem to really like it at all.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52No. That is the problem with this.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54What do you think? I think it's great.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56I like it. I mean, the people at home, um...
0:17:56 > 0:18:01if you can force the cameraman through power of thought, right, to vote with yourselves.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03Do you think they like the house?
0:18:03 > 0:18:06No, they don't. That's impressive, they managed to do that.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09Right. So, shall we ask the boys to see, find out.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11Yes. We've got a lot of questions here, haven't we?
0:18:11 > 0:18:13Definitely, yes. Absolutely, yes.
0:18:13 > 0:18:19We must remember all the questions that we have. Yes.
0:18:19 > 0:18:20But it is an interesting property.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22- Very.- So, let's find out.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28Come this way, girls. How was that for you?
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- Well, we're surprised.- Yeah?
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- Full of surprises. - Follow me down the garden path.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36When you say surprise, were you talking good or bad surprises?
0:18:36 > 0:18:39Well, mixed I will say, yes.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- Because I notice that it is only two bedrooms.- Right.
0:18:42 > 0:18:47- Although there's a possibility that maybe the dining room to be used as a bedroom.- Exactly, it's versatile.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51But listen, out here, this is one of the major selling points of this property.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- Lovely garden.- The fact you've got this superb garden.- It is, yes.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58It is a lovely atmosphere with all this trees and all that.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01And yet it's in the centre of Bath.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05And I've just spotted at the bottom of the garden... Is that water?
0:19:05 > 0:19:07Absolutely correct, Sue. That is a river.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10It's the River Avon. If you wanted to buy a boat,
0:19:10 > 0:19:12you could keep it right down there.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15If you didn't want a boat, you could rent it out. Which would be nice.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17You've got mooring rights down there.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- I can see myself there sitting there doing my fishing. - Yeah, like that?- Yeah.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- I don't think you'll catch anything, But you have fun.- You never know.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- Ed, come in here.- That's all the questions answered, bar one.
0:19:29 > 0:19:30Which is how much does it cost?
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Sue, you've not really spent any time in Bath, have you?
0:19:33 > 0:19:37No, I haven't. I'd guess, a wild guess, 325?
0:19:37 > 0:19:40Maria's the one who's going to be buying it. What do you think?
0:19:40 > 0:19:42I will say 300.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44Maria...you're bang on.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47This is £300,000. You got it absolutely perfect.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- Ah, amazing. Yeah. Wow, the winner. - Exactly. One-nil to you.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54Ladies, as much as you've been bullied by Jonny into liking this property.
0:19:54 > 0:19:59I think property two, the joint choice that Jonny and I have thrown together today,
0:19:59 > 0:20:00might just tickle your fancy.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03It's a short swim and a walk this way. You coming?
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- Ah, well, are we swimming?- Yes?
0:20:05 > 0:20:07That's how you fish.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09Oh, sorry. I'm so used to driving.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11Let's swim this way. It'll take us a while.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13Yeah, let's have a fish.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18We're going all modern for the joint choice.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21Well, for Bath anyway. Which isn't very modern at all.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23And neither is this Edwardian place.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26No, but I think we've done really well. Three double bedrooms,
0:20:26 > 0:20:30gorgeous garden, nicely decorated. What more could Maria want?
0:20:30 > 0:20:34And it's a proper house too. None of this two-floor apartment business.
0:20:34 > 0:20:35She'll love it.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39Now, Maria and Sue, after the first property we visited,
0:20:39 > 0:20:41I have got an inkling, a feeling,
0:20:41 > 0:20:44a sensation that the joint choice today
0:20:44 > 0:20:46is going to be a little bit more up your street.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48Have a look at that.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51Maria, what do you think? Is this kind of more what you're after?
0:20:51 > 0:20:54Um... Sort of.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59I'd be interested in seeing what it is like inside.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02OK. What's holding you back? There's a hesitation.
0:21:02 > 0:21:08I think it's mainly having a school at the end of the road.
0:21:08 > 0:21:14- Well.- Yes.- Here's a question. What time are you at work from and till?
0:21:14 > 0:21:18Difficult to tell. Sometimes I am at home and sometimes I am at work.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23I hoped you'd say you get back at five so I could say you'll never see the schoolchildren.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26You could turn that round. From a resale view,
0:21:26 > 0:21:29having a school in the neighbourhood is going to be really beneficial.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33Yeah, it could be. Thinking about it in long term, yeah maybe, yes.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35It's a nice house. It's Edwardian.
0:21:35 > 0:21:36- It's made of Bath stone. - It looks nice.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39Believe it or not, despite my earlier efforts,
0:21:39 > 0:21:41this has got everything you want.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44Bath stone. What famous building is made out of Bath stone?
0:21:44 > 0:21:47Hmm, this is a question.
0:21:47 > 0:21:48Buckingham Palace!
0:21:48 > 0:21:52If it's good enough for the Queen, is it good enough for you, Maria?
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- Sue, what do you think? - Stylish.- Good.- Clean.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58Thank you. In three, two, one. Be that house. Go on.
0:21:58 > 0:21:59Get yourselves in there, girls.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01Buckingham Palace, remember?
0:22:07 > 0:22:09An interesting fact about Buckingham Palace,
0:22:09 > 0:22:13obviously this house being built of the same material, it's built back to front.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- Oh.- Built back to front.- Right.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17- I had no idea... - Let the tour commence.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19It's quite narrow here, isn't it?
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- It is, yes. It is.- Narrow staircase.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Of course it's cramped. It's a corridor.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Oh, well. So, this goes through...
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- It's a lounge-cum-dining room. - That's it, yes.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- Nice bay window.- Um-hmm.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- Plenty of light.- That's it.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38With the joint choice we have stuck with the - hard to find in Bath -
0:22:38 > 0:22:40light and airy house. We've found another one.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42But I like the character of the room.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44- They kept it...- Nice features.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48..I imagine it's the original colouring in here.
0:22:48 > 0:22:54So, quite strange to have two different periods of fireplaces.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56Well, they don't match, do they?
0:22:56 > 0:23:00Yes, the fireplaces don't match, Sue. But you could replace them.
0:23:00 > 0:23:05The fireplace that you think doesn't match the one that you think is original, is actually Victorian.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07- When this is from where? - Edwardian.- Yes.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11So, you could just go and get two Edwardian fireplaces and they'd be... Sue!
0:23:11 > 0:23:13Argh! She's got me annoyed.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16Well, we'll see the rest of the house.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20So far, so good.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- Got a nice stone floor here.- Yeah, like the flooring. It's good, yes.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27And a nice size kitchen.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29Yes, with the breakfast area.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32It's handy, isn't it? Yes.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36What I'm hoping they're going to like is the lounge diners, the great living area,
0:23:36 > 0:23:39the kitchen diner means you've got an informal dining choice
0:23:39 > 0:23:41as well as a formal one in the main room.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44Units look new though, Maria, don't they?
0:23:44 > 0:23:46Yes, yes, yeah. It is a nice kitchen.
0:23:46 > 0:23:51It is. And it overlooks the garden, which is another asset, isn't it?
0:23:51 > 0:23:57Oh, yes. And it has an apple tree. I always have liked apple trees.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00Lovely kitchen. Shaker style units. Fully integrated as well.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03We've got washer-dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- Wow.- And a lovely big stainless steel six-ring type range cooker thing.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- I like them. I do like them. - Yeah. It's a chef's kitchen.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12Right. So, now upstairs.
0:24:12 > 0:24:14A bit narrow, don't you think?
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- Yes, rather narrow.- Definitely.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19But it's a narrow house, it's a terraced house.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22And I think also the colours being dark, it makes it narrow.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25- Yes, they do. If they were lighter...- Where shall we go? Forward?
0:24:25 > 0:24:28Then, let's go this way, shall we?
0:24:28 > 0:24:30Ah, a blue room.
0:24:30 > 0:24:31- Very blue.- Ah.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34Quite a nice size room, anyways.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38- Yes, yes, because it does fits a double.- It's a boy's room, isn't it?
0:24:38 > 0:24:40- Yes, it is.- Overlooking the garden.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42- This is nice.- They've kept the original fireplaces.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Which is nice, isn't it?
0:24:44 > 0:24:45Let's see if it's got power points.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47Oh, she's done it!
0:24:47 > 0:24:50Sue's done it again. She's done it again.
0:24:50 > 0:24:51Can't find any.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54Power points... Argh! Sue!
0:24:54 > 0:24:57Right, into the bathroom, Maria. An avocado suite.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59Oh right. Yes, an electric shower.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01That's cream, not avocado.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03- OK.- That's cleared that up.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05And cream was only out of fashion ten years.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Avocado was 20. So...
0:25:07 > 0:25:10Like, very plain.
0:25:10 > 0:25:12I think it's probably old-fashioned, don't you think?
0:25:12 > 0:25:14Because the sink doesn't match the bath.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17It's probably quite an old suite, isn't it?
0:25:17 > 0:25:21Because this avocado was fashionable about 20 years ago, wasn't it?
0:25:21 > 0:25:23Oh, right. Oh, interesting.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25What is fashion?
0:25:25 > 0:25:27(Not that. It's not that.
0:25:27 > 0:25:29(It's that. It is that.)
0:25:29 > 0:25:31MOUTHS
0:25:31 > 0:25:32It is that.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36Another nice big bedroom or study.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39Good size. Yeah. If I use it as a study,
0:25:39 > 0:25:44- probably will be a problem... - You'd have to have a sofa bed.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46Who wouldn't want a sofa in the study?
0:25:46 > 0:25:49Do a bit of study then have a little snooze. Study, snooze.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51So, a futon or something like that.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54- Definitely.- But it is quite a big room to do that.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56It is a good size and I like the fireplace.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58- Yes. It's cosy, isn't it?- It's nice.
0:25:58 > 0:26:01You could even have a little fire in there, you know?
0:26:01 > 0:26:04A little stove or something. Electric one or gas.
0:26:04 > 0:26:06I love where Sue's coming from.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08The optimism's flowing back in.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11Let's go and have a look at the third bedroom, Maria.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15- All right. Yes, yes. - Oh, a nice light room. Quite large.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17Yeah, I like this. Yes, because this...
0:26:17 > 0:26:21- I have always liked rooms with plenty of light.- Absolutely.
0:26:21 > 0:26:27- Yes. And also it can fit a king bed size bed.- Yes.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29Yes, I like this room. Definitely.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31- It's a pleasant room. - It's nice in white.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34In fact, I've been told that painting a house white
0:26:34 > 0:26:36gives you this sense of tranquillity.
0:26:36 > 0:26:41Difficult in my case because I never feel that relaxed.
0:26:41 > 0:26:42- You might do in Bath.- Right.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44OK. So, the kitchen's great.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47The living space is fine. The bedrooms are spot-on.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50Apart from the hall, which is pointless as no-one even lives in a hall.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56OK, Maria and Sue, follow us through.
0:26:56 > 0:27:01Now, is it fair to say that this viewing went a little bit better than the first one?
0:27:01 > 0:27:06Well, this house is... It's in a better condition. Yes, definitely.
0:27:06 > 0:27:09It doesn't need as much work done on it as the previous one.
0:27:09 > 0:27:15- That was a real concern, wasn't it? - Yes, that's it. Yes. It has three bedrooms and I like the garden.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19- Seems to have an apple tree, which are my favourite ones.- Which is good.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22Sue, what is your obsession with power points, right?
0:27:22 > 0:27:25It seems to go so well and then it's like, where are the power points?
0:27:25 > 0:27:28- Where's this come from? - Isn't that important?- Well, it is.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30It's so annoying when you go into a house
0:27:30 > 0:27:34and you need extensions because there's not enough power points.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36We discussed a solution for this.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38- Get an electrician round. - Well, exactly.
0:27:38 > 0:27:41I must admit, when I, when I see Sue say it, it makes sense.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44Now, do you remember what I was saying about the Bath stone...
0:27:44 > 0:27:48this being built from that. And also Buckingham Palace?
0:27:48 > 0:27:50Do you want a Bath stone fact to impress your friends?
0:27:50 > 0:27:53Did you know that it's an oolitic limestone?
0:27:53 > 0:27:55Very soft and crumbly in the ground.
0:27:55 > 0:27:57But when you expose it to air, it becomes rock solid.
0:27:57 > 0:27:59- I didn't know that. - Didn't, did you?
0:27:59 > 0:28:03- No, we didn't.- Interesting. - Get out there and tell your friends. - Great asset.
0:28:03 > 0:28:06Listen, it's guess the price time. Maria, you are one-nil up.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10Very well done. Your top budget is £350,000.
0:28:10 > 0:28:12You can go first. How much do you think?
0:28:12 > 0:28:15Erm... 320?
0:28:15 > 0:28:18- OK.- OK. Not bad guess. Sue, what do you think?
0:28:18 > 0:28:20300?
0:28:20 > 0:28:26It's £310,000. So, that makes guess the price officially a tie.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29I don't think we've tickled your taste buds enough so far.
0:28:29 > 0:28:31- No.- You know, number one didn't float your boat.
0:28:31 > 0:28:35This one, we've had to extract the joy. There is one more property.
0:28:35 > 0:28:39It is my pleasure today, to do the wild card. I don't often get this,
0:28:39 > 0:28:41so please be kind to it.
0:28:41 > 0:28:43- Try to be. - And I think it's this way.
0:28:43 > 0:28:46Sue, you better be kind to it, otherwise you'll be in trouble.
0:28:46 > 0:28:47- I'll try.- All right?
0:28:54 > 0:28:57OK. I know today's wild card is very wild,
0:28:57 > 0:29:00but I reckon it'll appeal to Maria's wild Mediterranean side.
0:29:00 > 0:29:05She'll be wild when she sees that there's no access by car down to the house.
0:29:05 > 0:29:07Don't let mere access problems
0:29:07 > 0:29:10quench the spark of imagination in this place.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13It's a moment captured in time.
0:29:13 > 0:29:18The wild card, the wild card. Everyone's favourite part of the show is the wild card.
0:29:18 > 0:29:22And what a cracker we have for you in this beautiful part of Bath.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24Are you ready? Is everyone ready?
0:29:24 > 0:29:26Are we all steady, and so? Let's get to this position.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28So as we can see it perfectly.
0:29:28 > 0:29:29Viewers at home you can now...
0:29:29 > 0:29:34- Can we look?- ..open your eyes with Maria and Sue and Jonny, and look.
0:29:34 > 0:29:36Oh. Oh, wow!
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Wow. Oh, yes!- There you go.
0:29:38 > 0:29:39That's all right, isn't it?
0:29:39 > 0:29:41Let's have the first thoughts, Sue.
0:29:41 > 0:29:44- Cos you have been the harshest one so far.- Have I?
0:29:44 > 0:29:45You have, Sue. Don't pretend.
0:29:45 > 0:29:48- What do you think?- I think it's fantastic.- Brilliant.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51Maria, you're the one buying the house. Hopefully this one.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53Exactly. I like the balcony.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- Looks very continental.- Yes.
0:29:55 > 0:29:58- Which is what we were going for. - Absolutely. Yes. Mmm.
0:29:58 > 0:30:01Ladies, we're in the very desirable area of Bath Eastern.
0:30:01 > 0:30:05Have you heard of Bath Eastern? This is quite hot.
0:30:05 > 0:30:07This house is nothing short of beautiful.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10- And we're really tucked away down here.- Yes.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12- Look at that. - It sounds very much like me.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15- Short and beautiful.- Oh, Maria!
0:30:15 > 0:30:18What's it like on the inside? Find out in a second.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21- The entrance is this way.- Can we go? - Be on your best behaviour, Sue.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- I'll try. - They seem to really like it.
0:30:24 > 0:30:25- I think they love it.- Yeah. Croquet?
0:30:25 > 0:30:29- I love the idea. With headphones? - I love where you're at.
0:30:33 > 0:30:361,001, 1,002, 1,003... Ah! 1,003.
0:30:36 > 0:30:38- I got to 12. - It's not bad though, is it?
0:30:38 > 0:30:40We're going in this room first.
0:30:40 > 0:30:41This looks like a study.
0:30:41 > 0:30:46Yeah. Very sunny with, um... with, um, the patio there.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- The view is absolutely fantastic. - Wow!
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- Yes, definitely.- Yeah, very nice.
0:30:52 > 0:30:57We have three bedrooms. They're currently in the one that overlooks this beautiful view.
0:30:57 > 0:30:59You're not overlooked in any way.
0:30:59 > 0:31:01There's a room there. Let's look.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03I think it's more of a wardrobe.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06Oh, right. Let's see whether there's any light in there.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08Is this the one? Oh, yeah.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10Oh, yes, this a very deep wardrobe.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12It's a walk in wardrobe, isn't it?
0:31:12 > 0:31:15Plenty of space inside, yes.
0:31:15 > 0:31:16Maria's loving it, isn't she?
0:31:16 > 0:31:18Rightly so. It's genuinely awesome.
0:31:18 > 0:31:20- You've done fantastic. - I really have.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23Oh, wow. Look at this room.
0:31:23 > 0:31:26- Lovely big space, isn't it? Living space.- Oh, excellent.
0:31:26 > 0:31:31Now, Jonny, this house has probably not got the same amount of character as property two,
0:31:31 > 0:31:34but it has the stove. Hopefully they won't miss that.
0:31:34 > 0:31:36It has, um...
0:31:36 > 0:31:39- wooden burner. - A wood-burning stove, yes.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41- Oh, fantastic. I like that. - Very nice.- Yes.
0:31:41 > 0:31:45- This is a very cosy sitting area. - Yeah. And I like the open space.
0:31:45 > 0:31:49Yes, it gives a feeling of room and space, doesn't it?
0:31:49 > 0:31:51- Definitely, yes.- No, I like that.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53- Really nice.- Yeah. I do.
0:31:53 > 0:31:54Ah, this is great.
0:31:54 > 0:31:58They're working as a team now. Sue is mopping up the housing terminology -
0:31:58 > 0:32:00spacious. And Maria's doing the fine details there.
0:32:00 > 0:32:03Oh, what is this?
0:32:03 > 0:32:05- Very nice.- Wow, a Jacuzzi.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07What a lovely, lovely bathroom.
0:32:07 > 0:32:09This is possibly one of the...
0:32:09 > 0:32:11sexiest bathrooms we have come across.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13It is absolutely awesome in there.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16Wonderful. Bit of imagination, isn't it?
0:32:16 > 0:32:17That's it, yes.
0:32:17 > 0:32:19Is this slate, do you think?
0:32:19 > 0:32:22I think so, yes. Definitely, yes.
0:32:22 > 0:32:26And I like the towel rail because that's really good for...yeah.
0:32:26 > 0:32:291,003, 4, 1,005, oh!
0:32:29 > 0:32:311,005. I'm getting very close.
0:32:31 > 0:32:33- How many have you got?- Erm...
0:32:34 > 0:32:36One, two, three, four.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39Only four? I got 1,005.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41Let's go in here, Marie.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- Lovely, small bedroom here.- Oh, yes.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- Isn't it?- Luckily I'm not very tall because look at the ceiling.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50Yeah, the ceilings are very low.
0:32:50 > 0:32:52First time I can touch a ceiling.
0:32:52 > 0:32:54She says luckily, it's not luck.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58It's myself and the property hunting team and Brad the masseur that have organised this.
0:32:58 > 0:33:02Did you remember me in the buyer's chat sneaking behind Maria measuring her?
0:33:02 > 0:33:05- Do you not remember? - Is that what you were doing?- Yeah.
0:33:05 > 0:33:09- I thought it was weird. - Worked it all out for that. It's all tailor made.
0:33:09 > 0:33:11These are the bedrooms.
0:33:11 > 0:33:14Oh, right. Another bedroom. And I thought this was the kitchen.
0:33:14 > 0:33:16Oh, that's a nice room.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19- Very nice.- Like it.- Oh, gosh. Look at the view over the garden.
0:33:19 > 0:33:23- Oh, God. This is the... beautiful view. Yes.- Very nice.
0:33:23 > 0:33:26They're in the biggest bedroom now. The master bedroom.
0:33:26 > 0:33:31Lovely wooden floors, bright decor with those French doors opening out onto the terrace/veranda.
0:33:31 > 0:33:32It's lovely.
0:33:32 > 0:33:34Do you think these are 1930s' doors?
0:33:34 > 0:33:36I wonder what the age of this house is.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38I would say sort of '60s.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41Wasn't it '60s, '70s when they, sort of, used to...
0:33:41 > 0:33:43board up everything and it was flat.
0:33:43 > 0:33:46They look quite, quite solid.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- Do you know the age of the property? - I'm going to throw out '50s?
0:33:49 > 0:33:51Yeah, it is. About mid-'50s.
0:33:51 > 0:33:53I think 1956.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56Oh, wow! How lovely.
0:33:56 > 0:33:58Isn't it a fantastic kitchen?
0:33:58 > 0:34:02- It is. Superb.- Yes. Oh, I love it. Yes. It is really nice.
0:34:02 > 0:34:04And look at the view, Maria.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07What I love is all the glass around.
0:34:07 > 0:34:10- You can see.- And the wood. The wood is just superb.
0:34:10 > 0:34:11It is nice.
0:34:11 > 0:34:12The best room in the house.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14This room.
0:34:14 > 0:34:18It is very, very, very deceiving
0:34:18 > 0:34:21because from outside you don't imagine that it's so modern inside.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24Somebody's had a lot of imagination, haven't they?
0:34:24 > 0:34:26That's it, yes. Yeah, definite.
0:34:26 > 0:34:30- Very nice.- I like the cooker there and the oven. Everything is nice.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33This is a good worktop, isn't it?
0:34:33 > 0:34:35- Good work surface here. - That's it, yes.
0:34:35 > 0:34:38Yeah. I like the split level idea. That's good.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41Yes, yes. I like wooden floors.
0:34:41 > 0:34:43Well thought out.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46This is just fantastic. It's like being on holiday!
0:34:46 > 0:34:48Absolutely stunning view.
0:34:48 > 0:34:53Come on, Maria. Let's sit down and enjoy the sunshine and the view.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55Yes, yes.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- Oh, this is glorious. - Oh, lovely. Hello, boys.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00- Hello. You having a lovely time? - Oh, yes.
0:35:00 > 0:35:03Yes, it is absolutely stunning to be here, yes.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07- I love this decking.- I think this is an extension.- Do you think so?
0:35:07 > 0:35:09It's had an extension. It is an extension.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12I'm no, I'm no property Poirot, but look at that.
0:35:12 > 0:35:14Of course it's an extension.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16And it looks all newly done, doesn't it?
0:35:16 > 0:35:18I don't think it's been done very long.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21Yeah, but definitely the garden is absolutely beautiful.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23I think he's still in the middle of doing it.
0:35:23 > 0:35:25He's facing it with this wood.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27Want to play guess the price?
0:35:27 > 0:35:30- Oh, yeah.- Yeah, let's play that. Let's play guess the price.
0:35:30 > 0:35:32I do really, really want to know the price, yes.
0:35:35 > 0:35:37- Hello.- Hello.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- Hello, hello, hello, hello. OK, if you could.- Can we sit down?
0:35:41 > 0:35:43Yes, come on. Let's make it like the '60s.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47Right, now, Sue, you were on your best behaviour in there.
0:35:47 > 0:35:51- Was I? - Well... or did you genuinely love it? - No. It is a super house inside.
0:35:51 > 0:35:53- It is, isn't it?- Really good, yeah.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56- Maria, what did you think? - I think it's fantastic.
0:35:56 > 0:36:02Yes, I love... Particularly I like the sunny kitchen and the balcony.
0:36:02 > 0:36:04The focal point of the property, isn't it?
0:36:04 > 0:36:08- Exactly.- It's interesting because at the beginning of the show,
0:36:08 > 0:36:11you were saying that you wanted a traditional Bath stone property,
0:36:11 > 0:36:13but this is completely different.
0:36:13 > 0:36:16It's as far removed from that as you could possibly get.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19It is, yes. It is. The bathroom is absolutely fantastic.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21- Stunning.- Absolutely, yes.
0:36:21 > 0:36:23So, you can see yourself having parties?
0:36:23 > 0:36:26Oh, absolutely. Look at this, all this grounds.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29Was that you dancing for a second?
0:36:29 > 0:36:31Ideal for a, for, um, parties.
0:36:31 > 0:36:34- Yeah. Even a barbecue's down in the garden there.- Exactly.
0:36:34 > 0:36:38What are you thinking? Ed's brought you to this fantastic property,
0:36:38 > 0:36:40but has he got you a bargain?
0:36:40 > 0:36:42Is it within budget or has he sailed beyond it?
0:36:42 > 0:36:45- Well, that is a big question. - So, it's guess the price time.
0:36:45 > 0:36:49- It is, it is. - Who wants to go first?- You go first.
0:36:49 > 0:36:53- Yeah, me? Um...- Let's just remind ourselves of your budget.
0:36:53 > 0:36:57- It's £350,000.- Right.- What do you think this place is on for?
0:36:57 > 0:37:01Because of the grounds and because I would need to buy
0:37:01 > 0:37:04a couple of donkeys to carry my shopping.
0:37:04 > 0:37:10Um, I will say that is 325?
0:37:10 > 0:37:12OK.
0:37:12 > 0:37:13310.
0:37:13 > 0:37:14HE EXHALES
0:37:14 > 0:37:17Maria, it's £340,000.
0:37:17 > 0:37:20- Oh, right.- So, it's right near the top of your budget.
0:37:20 > 0:37:23Now, there is room for negotiation, considering your position
0:37:23 > 0:37:25that you are a cash buyer.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27You're ready to go. You're as good as it gets.
0:37:27 > 0:37:29Right. Well, that's good to know that.
0:37:29 > 0:37:33Ladies, you now have to go away
0:37:33 > 0:37:36and make the biggest decision of your adult lives.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38About which one you wish to test drive.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40Jonny and I cannot help you.
0:37:40 > 0:37:43- Are you up for this?- Absolutely. - Good stuff. Wander down there.
0:37:43 > 0:37:47Maybe take a cappuccino in Bath and just think about it for a while.
0:37:47 > 0:37:49- And we'll see you later. - That's a good idea.
0:37:49 > 0:37:51Yes, we know where to go, don't we?
0:37:51 > 0:37:54All right. Well, head off that way and we'll see you later.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57- Fantastic.- Thank you. - Good luck.- See you, boys.- See you.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59- Oh, dear. Right. There we are. - See you later.
0:37:59 > 0:38:01While they're off doing that, here's a recap.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05Right then, will my bijou duplex apartment
0:38:05 > 0:38:09with the Mediterranean garden and mooring rights float Maria's boat? Bang in Bath proper
0:38:09 > 0:38:12and affordable at £300,000.
0:38:12 > 0:38:13I reckon our joint choice.
0:38:13 > 0:38:17The Bath stone beauty with three bedrooms and an apple tree,
0:38:17 > 0:38:19but not quite enough power points might do it.
0:38:19 > 0:38:22A tad dearer at £310,000.
0:38:22 > 0:38:25You know, Ed, maybe the charms of the croquet lawn,
0:38:25 > 0:38:28al fresco lifestyle and balcony at your wild card will swing it.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31That bathroom could tip the balance all by itself.
0:38:31 > 0:38:33Still under the budget at 340K.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39Things are looking good in the kitchen. But which kitchen?
0:38:39 > 0:38:44Ah, no wonder Sue's going all wild. She's in the wild card kitchen.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50Sue's obviously a lady of taste.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54I can't wait to eat all that. Sue's invited us along later, you know.
0:38:54 > 0:38:56Hang on! Who's arrived to eat our tea?
0:38:57 > 0:39:02I tell you what, though, Maria's really going for the al fresco dining experience.
0:39:02 > 0:39:05No, don't bring all the food out. Just bring the wine.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07It's not looking hopeful for us.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10Maybe there'll be an olive left. Or some scraps of patatas bravas.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24Hello.
0:39:24 > 0:39:27- Hello there, boys.- Did no-one say that we'd be turning up for the food?
0:39:27 > 0:39:29Well, you've come a bit late.
0:39:29 > 0:39:31- Where have you been? - I don't know!
0:39:31 > 0:39:33We were so hungry we had to start.
0:39:33 > 0:39:35- We heard that you invited us for this time.- You're late.
0:39:35 > 0:39:38No, we didn't, we said half an hour ago.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40- Anyway, have a drink. - All right. This is awful.
0:39:40 > 0:39:42It's still far too early.
0:39:42 > 0:39:44Now, what I want to know.
0:39:44 > 0:39:47- Yeah.- What I want to know, you've had the friends round.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50What do they think about this property?
0:39:50 > 0:39:55Well, they thought it is... that it is a fantastic place, yes.
0:39:55 > 0:39:58Lovely, especially for these type of occasions.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01Entertaining friends, the decking, fantastic.
0:40:01 > 0:40:05And the property has a cosy feeling as well.
0:40:05 > 0:40:11Umm... So, in and out we are pleasantly happy. Yeah, yeah.
0:40:11 > 0:40:13Good stuff. Sue, how's it gone for you?
0:40:13 > 0:40:17- Yes. Well, this property is a little jewel.- I like it. I like it.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19Especially on a day like today.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21Entertaining, cooking, wonderful.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23Gorgeous kitchen.
0:40:23 > 0:40:25No, it is superb. But...
0:40:25 > 0:40:27there's always got to be a but, hasn't it?
0:40:27 > 0:40:29There's always a but with you, Sue.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32The access is very difficult.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35Can't get a car down to the property.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37So, is your glass half full or half empty at the moment?
0:40:37 > 0:40:41- Well, I'm a half full person. - Yeah?- All the way.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44From a property point of view, you can see yourself here
0:40:44 > 0:40:46enjoying the space you've got around you.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49Yes. Yeah, from that point of view, yes.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52But I definitely have to get a better job.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56So that I can get a helicopter that lands right on there. Yeah.
0:40:56 > 0:40:59We can't end the show without the important question.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02I think we've kind of danced round it already.
0:41:02 > 0:41:05And I think I know what the answer's going to be. But, but here we go.
0:41:05 > 0:41:08To buy or not to buy, Maria? That is the question.
0:41:08 > 0:41:11Big question.
0:41:11 > 0:41:16I will say, at this moment in time, I will say I love the property.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18I love the garden.
0:41:18 > 0:41:23But I have to give a good thought to that question before I commit myself to say to buy.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25It's all about the access, isn't it?
0:41:25 > 0:41:27That's it, yes. That's the main worry for me.
0:41:27 > 0:41:29Maybe if we at night time just chop
0:41:29 > 0:41:32some of the hedges down and build a road.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35That might sway you towards a positive. Do you think?
0:41:35 > 0:41:37- Yes.- Good.- A big possibility.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40Good. I like it. Sue, let's get the hedge trimmers later.
0:41:40 > 0:41:42- Yeah.- We've had a lovely time.
0:41:42 > 0:41:43- All the very best. - Thank you, boys.
0:41:43 > 0:41:45Thank you very much.
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