0:00:02 > 0:00:05House hunting - just when you think you've backed the right horse,
0:00:05 > 0:00:07you can find yourself back on the merry-go-round.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10It's exciting, but it can be full of ups and downs.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14Without the help of two handsome chaps, you can go around in circles.
0:00:14 > 0:00:16- Who are they, then?- Us two.- What?
0:00:16 > 0:00:17We're the...!
0:00:27 > 0:00:30We pride ourselves on our professional approach,
0:00:30 > 0:00:34as we try to match beautiful buyers with perfect properties.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- We're not feeling too professional just now.- All work and no play!
0:00:37 > 0:00:42But when it comes to house-hunting, we are very serious when we put our heads together.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- Whilst also giving our buyers the unique chance to... - Try before they buy.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48So let's meet them. Julie and Mark Edwards.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52They've been married a few months and have lived in a rented property
0:00:52 > 0:00:54until they find something more permanent.
0:00:54 > 0:01:00Mark is mad about motorbikes and Julie is crazy about cookbooks. They both love going to the theatre.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04Mark proposed during a performance of Cinderella.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08OK, the properties we find them have to have that va-va-voom of high speed travel
0:01:08 > 0:01:12and the taste and perfect-ingredient combination of a good meal.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17Yeah. And hopefully our search for that fantasy home won't be a right pantomime.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- Since they're a fun-loving couple... - Oh, no they're not! - Oh, yes they are!
0:01:20 > 0:01:23..let's meet up with them at their local theme park.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30Julie and Mark, we are about to embark on the rollercoaster ride of the property hunt.
0:01:30 > 0:01:35- What is it you are looking for today? - Ideally, something with at least four bedrooms.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38Easy access for my mum as she's in a wheelchair.
0:01:38 > 0:01:43- And more importantly, a parking space and a garage space for my bike.- You can't say that!
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- It can't be more important than Mum, can it, Julie?- It is for him.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50I bet this is a bit of a bone of contention.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54It is, because his bike is going to take priority over the garage to my car.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- So, a place with two garages, possibly.- Two would be fantastic. - Two would be ideal.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01All right. What else? How many bedrooms?
0:02:01 > 0:02:04We need four because we have two teenage boys.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07We'd like Lichfield, but it may be out of our budget a little bit,
0:02:07 > 0:02:10so anywhere within a ten mile radius of there.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14OK. What style of property? Obviously, we want a family home, but what design?
0:02:14 > 0:02:17We would like detached, we don't mind if it's old or new
0:02:17 > 0:02:21but we would like detached, as I think we're a bit noisy.
0:02:21 > 0:02:22We make a lot of noise.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25Anything else you could think of while we're here?
0:02:25 > 0:02:28We'd like a nice kitchen because we both enjoy cooking.
0:02:28 > 0:02:34- We're not particularly good at it but we enjoy it! - We enjoy eating, as you can tell!
0:02:34 > 0:02:38We're not fussed about a garden because we're a bit too lazy to do too much gardening.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- A small garden because we have a little dog as well.- A pet as well?- Yes.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47If not Lichfield, any other areas spring to mind?
0:02:47 > 0:02:52Burntwood, borders of Tamworth, Fradley, Longdon, Longdon Green.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- Basically in a radius out from Lichfield?- Yeah.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58A ten-mile radius around Lichfield.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- How are you at doing work, a bit of DIY renovation?- I enjoy DIY.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- That wasn't the question. Do you enjoy doing it?- Can we do it?
0:03:07 > 0:03:13- I try, yes.- That makes it fun. That brings us now to the all-important question, your budget.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- How much money have you got to look for today?- It's around £330,000.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19That's OK. That didn't get us screaming, did it?
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- No.- Like everyone else here. But Lichfield is a very desirable area.- It is.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- Shall we get going? Right, I'm going on the log flume. - No, we're not.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29We're going to be here all day!
0:03:31 > 0:03:37- I want to go on the pirate ship. I want to go on it!- Simon, you're embarrassing yourself, and me.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40I want to go on the pirate ship! I hate you!
0:03:40 > 0:03:44Well, I love you. Look, you go speak to the estate agent, then you can have a go.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- I'm going to meet the people. - Promise?- Of course I do.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51You'd better let me now, you promised. Right, nestling in the heart of the countryside,
0:03:51 > 0:03:56Lichfield is a super city in Staffordshire, 14 miles north of Birmingham.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58It's got so much on its doorstep.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01If you want thrills and spills, you can do as we did and visit
0:04:01 > 0:04:05the 280 acres of the pleasure that makes up Drayton Manor.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12But if that's not your bag, Lichfield itself is steeped with heritage and history,
0:04:12 > 0:04:16and simply oozes charm. Some of its medieval street plan still remains.
0:04:16 > 0:04:22And Lichfield boasts the country's only medieval cathedral with three spires.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- A cathedral that is over 800 years old is quite something, huh?- Gosh, you're good with numbers.
0:04:27 > 0:04:32But are you good with words? Famous Lichfieldian Samuel Johnson was.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35He was the author of the first English dictionary.
0:04:35 > 0:04:41The modern day wordsmiths of Lichfield now come in the form of Eurovision hopefuls/wannabes Scooch.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45Or Natalie Powers, to be precise, their lead vocalist.
0:04:45 > 0:04:52I'm flying the flag for Lichfield. What would a £330k budget get you around the rest of the UK?
0:04:52 > 0:04:56Well, set in a fifth of an acre in Cottingham, East Yorkshire,
0:04:56 > 0:04:59it could get you this unique, four-bedroomed detached lovely.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04Set over three storeys, it's got a conservatory too, and beautiful views
0:05:04 > 0:05:07to open countryside to both the front and back.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11On the market for £325,000.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15You may have charm and character, Jonny, but I have quality and size.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17With this church conversion in Elgin, Scotland.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20Made of stone and slate and sympathetically restored,
0:05:20 > 0:05:24this superb specimen comes complete with four double bedrooms
0:05:24 > 0:05:27and a drum room, apparently. It can be yours
0:05:27 > 0:05:30for offers over £325,000.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39No need to drum up interest for this thatched cottage in Porlock, Somerset though.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43Grade II listed, it has two en suites, a new kitchen, four double bedrooms
0:05:43 > 0:05:46and it has the potential to make an excellent B&B,
0:05:46 > 0:05:51all for the fantastic price of 315 grand.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55Listen here, matey, I didn't get to go on the pirate ships, so you don't get to be a pirate.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58Now get on with some real work.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04They need something bigger than this, so perhaps you can help me, Phil.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- Thanks for joining us.- Lovely to see you.- What is fun about living here?
0:06:08 > 0:06:12It's lovely here, There's lots to do for people of all ages.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16Lichfield is a wonderful city. It combines the medieval heritage,
0:06:16 > 0:06:20symbolised by Lichfield Cathedral, of course, with a modern, vibrant city.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24If you were looking for a house in this area, what kind of places should we be looking at?
0:06:24 > 0:06:29I would say something that's a lovely colour with lots of flowers.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- I've got a lovely couple, in the throes of romance, just married.- Lovely.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35They're want to move to a detached property.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37Aim for the rebound, the letters.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39Aim for the front, so you spin it.
0:06:39 > 0:06:40It should just land in.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45Three properties they may be interested in with varying different types.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49This is a classic 1960s-built house in a wonderful position.
0:06:49 > 0:06:50Here we go, then.
0:06:51 > 0:06:56- Oh, unlucky. Never mind. Have another go. - A little bit above their budget...
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- "A little bit above their budget"?! - I am an estate agent,
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- we have to push it a bit! - No consolation prizes?
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- I'm sorry, no.- Listen, you've been a brilliant help.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09I will take these with me. Shall we have a quick go on the roller coaster?
0:07:09 > 0:07:10- Why not?- Come on, let's go.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16- Come on, Si, stop sulking. - This is rubbish. This isn't the log flume, it's boring.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Look how pretty it is. How did you get on?
0:07:19 > 0:07:23Talking about that, I did very well indeed. My choice, property number one.
0:07:23 > 0:07:29Even better - double garage! Property one, I am very happy about.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33Nice work. With my property, we're on the fringes of Lichfield as such.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35But, loads of parking.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39I've got the double garage Mark's after and the superb kitchen for our budding chefs.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41It's a contender as well.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43This is boring. Anyway, the Wild Card.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47There's nothing boring about the Wild Card. Why is it the Wild Card?
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Because we think Mark might be livid when he sees this place. Why?
0:07:50 > 0:07:54We're not going to tell you. Let's start with my choice, property one.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Seeing as we are in Samuel Johnson's neck of the woods,
0:07:59 > 0:08:02I feel only right to put my literary head on.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05My property is perfect because it's so close to "voil" -
0:08:05 > 0:08:08that's "town" to you and me - and there's a great "libken" -
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- that's a place to sleep - upstairs too.- You're so clever, Simon(!)
0:08:20 > 0:08:24Mark and Julie, I'm afraid I must disagree with you as we start to look around my choice,
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- property number one. You said you want four bedrooms.- Yes.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- And a double garage?- We did. - A low maintenance garden?- Yeah.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- With good communication links, there they are in the background.- The train.- That's the train to London.
0:08:35 > 0:08:41You didn't think you could afford to live in Lichfield on your budget, you are wrong.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45Location-wise, couldn't be better. But what do you think of the property?
0:08:45 > 0:08:50- It looks really nice. It's got a double garage, plenty of parking.- It's really quiet. Yeah.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53I'm just wondering where I'm going put the bike.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- How about in one of the double garages?- ONE of the garages!
0:08:56 > 0:09:02Don't start a domestic, come on. You're still in the throes of newlywed love, surely.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- It looks OK. It looks nice. - "OK? OK?"
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Look at that poor man! He was so excited about this place.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12We've even got a lovely low-level approach there, easy ramp access.
0:09:12 > 0:09:19- That's true. - I'm thinking of your mother! - See, bike, first thing in his head.
0:09:19 > 0:09:24It was! You were quite right. Your bike is not going inside the house, but you are.
0:09:24 > 0:09:25- Enjoy.- OK. Thank you.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- You know what that is?- What?
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- It's clutching at straws. - You are so wrong. So wrong.
0:09:33 > 0:09:39- Get ready, my friend, for a house full of "adlubescence." - Adu-what?- Ask Samuel Johnson.
0:09:39 > 0:09:45"Adlubescence" to you, my learned friends, means pleasure, delight.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- Oh, that's a nice hallway.- It is. - Nice and light.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- Julie, like Jonny, are you an estate agent? "Light and airy". - Excellent terminology.
0:09:53 > 0:09:58- It's nice.- It's quite a big room.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00It is big. I like the fireplace.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04The wallpaper's a bit...'70s.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- It's retro, Mark, it's retro. - It's funky.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11I like this, it's nice access, it's wide door frames.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- It is. Mum would be all right with the wheelchair. - It's nice through there, look.
0:10:15 > 0:10:19Don't you worry about the access, I measured every doorway
0:10:19 > 0:10:21to make sure there was plenty of room for a chair.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- This is quite a big room, isn't it? - That's a nice dining room, isn't it?
0:10:25 > 0:10:29- It is nice.- I can just imagine us having a nice big meal with our friends.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33They're imagining enjoying a meal there already, I hope we are invited to dinner.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37It's got a conservatory, I wasn't expecting that.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- That's a nice one, isn't it? - It's huge, isn't it?
0:10:40 > 0:10:43Did I mention the conservatory was just a little surprise of mine?
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- Always giving.- We would be able to put more furniture in here.
0:10:46 > 0:10:51We wouldn't have to get rid of anything. I like this, it's nice. A nice practical floor as well.
0:10:51 > 0:10:56That's one of the great things about tile and wooden floors, easy to clear up any spillages.
0:10:56 > 0:10:57This garden is a nice size too.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- It is, easy to maintain. - Quite well, Julie? I think I did very well with the back garden.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- Low maintenance is what you asked for, and it's what you were given. - Simon O'Brien - modest.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- Downstairs loo. That's a nice size. - That's a good size, isn't it?
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- Your mum would be able to use that easily.- Yeah.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- She could walk that far into here. What is that door? - I wonder what that one is.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- Oh, a cupboard.- That's useful. Hide all the junk in there.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26Yeah. I was gonna say something then, but...!
0:11:26 > 0:11:29THEY LAUGH
0:11:29 > 0:11:32Harry Potter under the stairs for one of the boys.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- The kitchen. Oh, I like this. - That's huge, isn't it?
0:11:35 > 0:11:37I like the floor as well.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40More dining space.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- TV in the kitchen as well. - That will be good for when I watch you cook the dinner!
0:11:44 > 0:11:47In your defence, the kitchen is lovely. They've done a good job.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- Very modern and contemporary. - I don't need you to help me defend myself.
0:11:51 > 0:11:56This is a fabulous house that ticks all the boxes they wanted ticked.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00I like these units. Ooh, I wasn't expecting that!
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- That's different, isn't it? - A huge fridge-freezer.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09Yeah, you wanted one of those, but we haven't seen anything that would be big enough.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- That's nice, isn't it? I do like this kitchen. - Is there room for a dishwasher?
0:12:14 > 0:12:16Shall we open a cupboard door and have a look?
0:12:16 > 0:12:20Open as many as you want, the dishwasher is on the left below the sink.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- A built-in dishwasher. - That's nice, isn't it?- I like that.
0:12:24 > 0:12:29- Save my hands.- Another really important thing with this property, is that the decor is superb.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32That makes such a difference when people first walk in.
0:12:32 > 0:12:37- A nice staircase, you'll get a stair lift on there.- Yeah.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- Nice and bright again, isn't it? - It's nice being a straight run for the stairlift as well.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- A boy's bedroom. - Definitely a boy's bedroom.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- Yeah. Football trophies. - I like the bike though.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55This would do either one of the boys.
0:12:55 > 0:13:00As we explore the rockery, we find the rare and unique Scouse gnome.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03And the Northampton goblin.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05That's a nice little room.
0:13:06 > 0:13:13- It is little.- You can use it as an office, though. Useful for me working from home.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- I like the little bed. - Nice view of the garden.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- A nice bathroom.- That's nice. That's nicely done, isn't it?
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- There's not a shower. - No shower.- No shower.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- There is, there's one on the taps. - But it's not a proper shower.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- It is very nicely decorated though. - If they like the bathroom, they'll love the en suite.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36This is my property, don't forget.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- I can get involved. - Don't be gegging in!
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- This is a nice bedroom. - It's nice and bright, isn't it?
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- I like this. The second biggest, do you think? - It must be, I think, yeah.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50Executive detached properties are very generous with the sizes.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52At least three double bedrooms up there.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56If you have teenagers, it cuts out the arguing over who's getting the biggest room.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59I love that about you - "executive detached properties".
0:13:59 > 0:14:02I didn't realise I'd found an "executive detached property".
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- I'm even more pleased with myself. - Bringing the magic.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- That could be your Mum's room, couldn't it?- It could, really.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- She'd like that. - Overlooking the garden.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14Yeah, and you get the view of the neighbourhood a bit.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18That would make a gorgeous room for Mum at the back of the house. You know what?
0:14:18 > 0:14:20I might have something else in mind.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- I like this one, Mark.- That's definitely our room, this one.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28That's really nice. I like the lights. King size bed.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- Yeah.- Plenty of space. - Wardrobes again.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- Loads of wardrobes.- You'll be able to get all of your clothes in there.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38We could put yours in the garage with your motorbike(!)
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- En suite, that's got a proper shower.- Ah, that's better.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45That's a really nice size en suite, isn't it?
0:14:45 > 0:14:50You've got a gorgeous double shower cubicle in your en suite. You really have done well.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Give me a hug.- No.- Hug me!
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- Don't touch me.- I'm going for it!
0:14:55 > 0:14:58And more wardrobe space.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- You could put your shoes in that one.- Yeah.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04She's won't use that entire wardrobe for shoes, unless she's Imelda Marcos!
0:15:04 > 0:15:08I think possibly you understand women very little obviously, Jonny.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- That's what the second garage is for!- Simon hasn't done too badly on this.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- Shall we go and have a chat? - Yeah. Tell him what we think. - Okey-dokey.- OK.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- Jonny, I though that went very well indeed, don't you?- Yeah, brilliant.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23The very embodiment of "adlubescence".
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- So, I guess you're kind of looking for a bit more space for Mum, really?- Yes.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33We've got a radical idea for you, mate. Don't faint when I say this.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- OK?- Right.- We've got two garages out here, don't we?
0:15:36 > 0:15:42- Yes.- OK, we can let you have the bikes in one, but I do have another suggestion.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44This space here...
0:15:47 > 0:15:51..right next to the house, I think is crying out to be a granny flat.
0:15:51 > 0:15:57There's plenty of room in here, there's no issues with the plumbing, and it's quite a deep space.
0:15:57 > 0:16:04- Oh.- So if you just saved one garage for your beloved bikes, you've got adequate parking out here.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09For easy access for Mum into her own private space on the ground floor.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12It will cost you between five and ten grand.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- It will add to the value of the property. What do you think? - Would make a nice room.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- It's a good idea. - Put a nice window in for her.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22This garage is underneath the upstairs of the house.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25The architecture would balance quite nicely.
0:16:25 > 0:16:31You could probably use that cupboard in the hallway as a doorway through to this garage.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33Exactly where I was going.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- Yeah.- What are you thinking? - I like the idea.- It's a nice idea.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41Which brings us to guess the price? Shall we find Jonny? He's weeping in the conservatory.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- We certainly will. - So you've been bored to tears by Simon's hints and tips outside.
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- It wasn't boring, it was interesting.- Thank you!
0:16:49 > 0:16:54- Quite educational. - Really? OK, guess the price time. We know your budget is £330,000.
0:16:54 > 0:16:58It's only fair that you go first, Julie. What do you think?
0:16:58 > 0:17:04- I would think with the location on the outskirts of town, it's around 320.- OK. Not bad. Mark?
0:17:04 > 0:17:06I'd say about 300,000.
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- 300,000?- I like a bargain. - That's taken the wind out of my sails a bit.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13Look, we're actually in Lichfield.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16You didn't think you could afford here, so properties do come at a premium.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20It's a four-bedroom house, it's detached, double garage.
0:17:20 > 0:17:26It's actually on the market for £334,950. It's one-nil to Julie.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- You were the closest. In fact, Mark?- Way out!
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- You're just mean! - THEY LAUGH
0:17:31 > 0:17:34Or optimistic, perhaps, is a better word.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37What do you think of that price for the house?
0:17:37 > 0:17:40It's probably fair but as it's over budget, we couldn't do the garage.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- We'd struggle.- We wouldn't have the money to convert it.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45Ah. Look at that face.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49I know what will put a smile on yours. I have a real winner at property two.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- Let's go and check mine out. - OK. Let's go.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58Simon's not only one who has a way with words. I reckon there will be
0:17:58 > 0:18:00a huge "odso" when they see what my property has to offer.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04"Odso" - exclamation of surprise, of course!
0:18:04 > 0:18:08It's in the picturesque village of Fradley. It boasts
0:18:08 > 0:18:12a spacious reception hall, gorgeous gardens and a beautiful fireplace.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14Don't boast too much, it gets you into trouble!
0:18:23 > 0:18:27Well, Julie and Mark, I've brought you to the lovely suburb of Fradley
0:18:27 > 0:18:30for my choice, property number two. Let's get straight into it,
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- what are your initial impressions?- Love it.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35It's amazing. The size of it is brilliant.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38Especially if this is the driveway and that is the house. It looks fantastic.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41We love you guys. That's the enthusiasm I'm looking for.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- I'm nearly ready to move in. - Brilliant! It is a lovely location.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47It's nice and quiet, that we can hear.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50A beautiful open aspect to the front, which is fantastic.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- You're won't be disappointed on the inside either.- It looks good.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58I don't want to say too much. I want you to experience it first hand yourselves.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01Get yourselves in there. Have a look around.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- Go on. Go on.- Come on now, buddy. - I'm going off them now.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- I really like them. - I'm going off them.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09Big fans. Big fans.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16I have to admit, this place looks fairly stuggy, but will it have the required "eedness?"
0:19:16 > 0:19:18I've no idea what he is talking about.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22Ooh, that's nice.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- What a big entrance. - Downstairs toilet there.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31That's a big downstairs toilet, actually.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- It's huge.- Wet room size.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Yeah.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- I like the entrance. - It's huge, isn't it?
0:19:38 > 0:19:42That's so important when you have a lovely reception hall like that,
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- it sets the standard for the rest of the property.- Yada, yada.
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- The utility room as well.- That's excellent, isn't it?- It's massive.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- That's really huge, the kitchen. - The kitchen there,
0:19:54 > 0:19:57I never spotted the kitchen. That's nice, isn't it?
0:19:57 > 0:20:01It's nice and bright. I like the way it's got two windows, on either side,
0:20:01 > 0:20:04and the utility room is nicely lit up in there.
0:20:04 > 0:20:09That's something else with properties, if they are naturally light, they're immediately appealing.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- Nice and bright?- Yeah. Unlike you. - The dining room as well. Look.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- It's wonderful.- I wasn't expecting having a table in there.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- That's a really nice size, isn't it? - It's a lovely big dining room.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23They said they wanted space for entertaining, they've got it.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- Yada, yada.- Our furniture should fit in here nicely.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29I like this, it's really bright and airy.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32Double doors there, leading into the other room.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35I love that you've got French doors leading into the lounge.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- From an entertaining point of view, it's superb.- Wow.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- Wow, look at this! - I like that fireplace.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45- It's huge.- That is what is great about this lounge, it's a lovely size.
0:20:45 > 0:20:50That inglenook fireplace is superb. Sometimes they can be overbearing but this one fits in nicely.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53It's also got a solid fuel-burning fire as well.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57I like the room again. Two lots of windows, you've got your patio doors there.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- Nice bright window there. It's lovely and bright in here, isn't it? - It's incredible.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06Thinking of the shape of the sofa we've got, it would go either way.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08Wow, there's another room.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- Wow, your mum's room.- This would be ideal for Mum.- Yeah.
0:21:12 > 0:21:18Two rooms. She could have one as a bedroom, and one has a sitting room.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- "Wow, another room!" There's rooms everywhere!- It's a house.
0:21:23 > 0:21:30- This would make a nice sitting room area for her, wouldn't it? - It would.- It's a nice size.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Get a settee in here and a TV.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35It would be absolutely ideal for her, wouldn't it?
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- It's nice being spoilt for choice. - Oh, stop it.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- That's a nice landing. - Nice size again.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- That's a nice size bedroom, isn't it?- It's nice.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56You would easily get a double bed or a single for one of the boys.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- Look at that view.- It's incredible. The field.- That's lovely.
0:22:00 > 0:22:07- Ah!- A pink room. It's very pink. Built in wardrobes again.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- It's got a double bed in.- The bedrooms are huge, aren't they? - Yeah,
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- I think that's a nice view. You're not overlooked either. - No, not at all.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18That's nice, because the garden's well established.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20This is the smaller room.
0:22:20 > 0:22:25- Even then, it's a good size. - It's very quiet.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27Do you think they will cope with us?
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- All of the noise we make! - All the bikes. I like this.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- It's double-glazed everywhere. - You're not having the bike in the house.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- They've liked the bedrooms so far. They'll love this master bedroom. It's a superb size.- I like this.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42It's just incredible, isn't it?
0:22:42 > 0:22:44This is really bright.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- Lo and behold, they do.- Oh! - En suite as well.
0:22:47 > 0:22:52- You've even got room for your chaise there.- Have you seen the size of this en suite?
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- Isn't that lovely? - I love the shower.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57This is big for an en suite, isn't it?
0:22:57 > 0:23:01Yeah, that en suite is a great size as well. This whole property is fab.
0:23:01 > 0:23:06- I like this bedroom. I could have my chaise and put it there.- You could.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- And that new bed we've just ordered.- Yeah.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13About the same size as this. That would fit in lovely.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17- Still plenty of room, still got built-in wardrobes.- A huge window to overlook the garden.
0:23:17 > 0:23:22Yeah. This has got to be over budget, hasn't it?
0:23:22 > 0:23:24It's got to be more than what we have said.
0:23:24 > 0:23:30- I think Jonny is giving us a fishing line with a bit of bait on the end. - Would I do that to you guys?
0:23:30 > 0:23:34Would I give you this and take it all away with an overpriced property?
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- No, that's Simon's job.- Let's go and have a look at the bathroom.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41I forgot about that. Everything has overwhelmed me.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45Julie is now overwhelmed and I too am overwhelmed with jealousy.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47We're a team, remember?
0:23:47 > 0:23:49Come on, buddy, smile for me.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- That's a big bathroom, isn't it? - And a shower as well. - That would suit the boys.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Yeah. At least it's white, we can make sure they keep it clean.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02It's a really big size for a bathroom with everything else so big.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- I'm amazed at the size of the house. - I think they built it for us.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07I think so.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10Shall we see the boys then?
0:24:10 > 0:24:14- Yeah, shall we tell Jonny what a good job he's done?- Come on, then.
0:24:14 > 0:24:15I think Simon's sacked.
0:24:15 > 0:24:20- Oh! Oh!- I'm going to bathe in glory, my friend.
0:24:20 > 0:24:24Sacked am I? Sacked, that's it, then. I'm off home.
0:24:26 > 0:24:32OK, Julie and Mark, follow me. You've done the tour and you are very impressed with the place, aren't you?
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- Very impressed.- Extremely.- It's easy to see why, it's fantastic.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40- It's just wonderful. It ticks all our boxes. - And more.- That's great news.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- We want to talk about the fact that we've got to look after Mum. - Definitely.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47That downstairs extension lends itself to an annexe for her.
0:24:47 > 0:24:52- It's the right size. - With those two rooms, we could divide one into a bedsit/lounge
0:24:52 > 0:24:56and the other one could be a main bedroom. But what about washing facilities?
0:24:56 > 0:25:00We've a downstairs toilet which isn't quite big enough to be a wet room.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02The utility room could be transformed into one.
0:25:02 > 0:25:07But we have planning permission in place here, so you could add a two-storey extension.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10That might be overkill, you don't need an extra bedroom upstairs.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14A single-storey extension would let you make your kitchen bigger,
0:25:14 > 0:25:18replace the utility room which is important, as you would devalue a property
0:25:18 > 0:25:20by losing a utility room for a wet room.
0:25:20 > 0:25:24That would provide you with everything you needed downstairs.
0:25:24 > 0:25:30- And more.- Due to the size of the property, you could live in it while the work was being done.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33- Very easily.- Like I say, it just ticks all our boxes.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37I've got that warm, fuzzy feeling inside. There is more. Follow me out front.
0:25:37 > 0:25:43Now, not only have you got all this fantastic parking available to you, which is easily going to accommodate
0:25:43 > 0:25:47your three cars, we've also got a double garage for you.
0:25:47 > 0:25:52- Absolutely ideal. Somewhere to park the bike as well!- Obviously, we've got this superb view out the front.
0:25:52 > 0:25:57- Where's Simon? He's not gone off sulking, has he?- Yeah. We had a bit of an issue with Si.
0:25:57 > 0:26:03- He was kind of gutted about you saying he didn't do a very good job. He's done one.- It was a bit rude.
0:26:03 > 0:26:06We will press on. It's fine. With all of these boxes ticked,
0:26:06 > 0:26:12with it being perfect, it's guess the price time. Mark, you were dreadful last time around.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- That's true.- We're going to let you gain a bit of pride back.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19Your budget is £330,000, what do you reckon this place is on for?
0:26:19 > 0:26:24Simon says I'm stingy, I've got to admit this has to be way over our budget.
0:26:24 > 0:26:29- I'd say at least 340,000. - Fair enough. Julie?
0:26:29 > 0:26:33Although it's a big house, I'm going go for the budget, I'm going to go for £330,000.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36Julie, you are so savvy.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38But, it's even better than that.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43- I aim to please. Price wise, this is on the market for £315,000.- Really?
0:26:43 > 0:26:45- That's amazing.- It can't be.
0:26:45 > 0:26:49- That's superb.- It's wonderful. I can't believe it.- It's fantastic.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51I'm gonna give Simon a call.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54- ANSWERPHONE:- The person you are calling has not answered.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56He's not answering. I really wanted to gloat.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58We'll go and meet him at The Wild Card. Hands in.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02- Yes.- Follow me.- Oh, yes.
0:27:05 > 0:27:11Right, our joint choice today is in Armitage. Home of that well known manufacturer of bathroom ware.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15Lichfield Cathedral may have three spires but this architectural delight
0:27:15 > 0:27:17has three storeys and bags of original features.
0:27:17 > 0:27:22Lets hope our hard work doesn't go down the pan. Pan, get it?
0:27:22 > 0:27:24'Trust you to rely on cheap toilet humour.'
0:27:30 > 0:27:31All right, smiler?
0:27:31 > 0:27:36Hiya. Um, Mark, Julie, Jonny, I'd like to apologise really.
0:27:36 > 0:27:40My behaviour was completely out of order. It's only because I care.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42Some of the things you said, they hurt.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46- I'm sorry.- No, I am sorry. You have nothing to apologise about.
0:27:46 > 0:27:47Can we put it behind us?
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- Yes.- Yes.- OK. Great. The Wild Card.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53Now, why is it The Wild Card, our third choice?
0:27:53 > 0:27:56First of all, it's not in Lichfield, we're in Armitage.
0:27:56 > 0:27:59- That is still in the radius you gave us?- It is.
0:27:59 > 0:28:00The other reason it's The Wild Card -
0:28:00 > 0:28:04Mark, there's something you love that hasn't been thought of here.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07- There's no garage.- I know that, but we love this place, Jonny.
0:28:07 > 0:28:10Yeah, we love this property. It's gorgeous inside.
0:28:10 > 0:28:14You're going to be big fans of the decor. But there's going to be a compromise on your behalf.
0:28:14 > 0:28:16What do you think about the outside?
0:28:16 > 0:28:19- It looks nice.- Yeah. - We can see it has a third floor.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21You're very observant.
0:28:21 > 0:28:24- Nice windows.- Smashing windows.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26Yeah, and that is just the outside.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29- Get inside. You are going to love it.- Can't wait.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33You let me down, you let Mark and Julie down,
0:28:33 > 0:28:36but worst of all, you let yourself down.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39- I'm sorry.- It's fine.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45Look, come on, I'm sorry. To prove it, I've got you something.
0:28:45 > 0:28:47- Just a little something.- Yeah?
0:28:49 > 0:28:52There you go. Sorry.
0:28:56 > 0:29:01- This is different.- Love all the wood.- I love the radiator.
0:29:01 > 0:29:03- Incredible.- That's fantastic.
0:29:03 > 0:29:04They love the wood and the radiator.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06The details in this place are fabulous.
0:29:06 > 0:29:09The guys have done a superb job with this place.
0:29:09 > 0:29:12- It's very different to what we've seen so far.- It is.
0:29:12 > 0:29:13That's why it's The Wild Card.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15That's a nice fireplace.
0:29:15 > 0:29:19- It's an incredible fireplace. Is it stone?- It looks like it.
0:29:21 > 0:29:23Yeah. That's nice, isn't it?
0:29:23 > 0:29:28I like the floor. It's traditional proper wood flooring.
0:29:29 > 0:29:32High ceilings, nice cornices around the ceilings.
0:29:32 > 0:29:36- Cornicing. Nice, Julie. - I'm a big fan of cornicing myself. - I like coving.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38That's a lovely size, isn't it?
0:29:38 > 0:29:42- That is a good size dining room. - Wood flooring everywhere.
0:29:42 > 0:29:46This could actually be, if you put doors on here, a downstairs room for your mum.
0:29:46 > 0:29:50- It could.- Because it's big, isn't it? It would be a nice bedsitting room.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53There you go. Thinking ahead already. Mum's happy.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- You've got your view of the entire garden.- It's huge, isn't it?
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- This is most different to the other two, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:30:00 > 0:30:03It's completely, completely different.
0:30:03 > 0:30:07You'd like the skirting boards, look. Big proper skirting boards. That's what you like.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09We've gone crazy with our Wild Card today.
0:30:09 > 0:30:15We've gone from two modern, detached properties to a beautiful character, three-storey period home.
0:30:15 > 0:30:17Yeah. Full of quirky little details.
0:30:17 > 0:30:19Look at the floor.
0:30:19 > 0:30:22Parquet flooring.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24That's really, really pleasant, isn't it?
0:30:24 > 0:30:28That parquet flooring is a real feature in that reception hall.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31Yep. Solid floors throughout, but all individual and different.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34Gosh, this is a big kitchen. Have you seen the TV?
0:30:34 > 0:30:37This is while you're cooking the dinner!
0:30:37 > 0:30:40- It's ideal for you, that. - I wouldn't get much cooking done.
0:30:40 > 0:30:45- The kitchen's huge! - Mark, look at the cooker.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48- Oh.- Look at the sink! Is this not two things we always said we wanted?
0:30:48 > 0:30:50- You wanted a big cooker. - And a Belfast sink!
0:30:50 > 0:30:54- A washing up sink each! - No, they're both yours!
0:30:54 > 0:30:56No, one for you and one for me in the back garden.
0:30:56 > 0:31:01That kitchen is stunning, isn't it? I love those big kitchen breakfast rooms.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03I'm a big fan of a Belfast sink myself.
0:31:03 > 0:31:09- This kitchen's amazing. Again, it's that granite work surface.- Yeah.
0:31:09 > 0:31:13Look at the window sill. It's proper stone.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15That kitchen is a chef's delight.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19Loads of work surface space, beautiful work surfaces and a fantastic cooker.
0:31:19 > 0:31:21It follows the theme right through this house - quality.
0:31:21 > 0:31:25They've surpassed themselves with this one. I wasn't expecting this.
0:31:25 > 0:31:28- They've thrown us a curve ball with this.- They have a bit.
0:31:28 > 0:31:32This is not a curve ball, mate, this is a straight strike.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36- Look!- Downstairs shower and toilet! - That's easy access for your mum,
0:31:36 > 0:31:39- straight from that other room, - This is brilliant.
0:31:39 > 0:31:43That's your mum completely sorted out - her own little wet room.
0:31:43 > 0:31:45This is the first property we've shown them
0:31:45 > 0:31:48- where that facility is in place for the mother.- Yeah.
0:31:48 > 0:31:49We could be on to a winner here.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53What an unusual staircase. What are the spindles made out of?
0:31:53 > 0:31:56- They look like they're metal. - They're really unusual.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58- They've been cast. - Wooden stairs again.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01The thought that's gone into this house is superb.
0:32:01 > 0:32:04Those cast iron spindles on the staircase are beautiful.
0:32:04 > 0:32:05Detail, mate, detail.
0:32:05 > 0:32:09- A good tartan theme here.- I'm not sure about the tartan flooring. - It's a bit bright.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12There we go - crazy staircase for a crazy house.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15And crazy carpet. I love that tartan carpet.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19That looks like a king size bed, so there's plenty of room in there.
0:32:19 > 0:32:23- It's a huge bed.- You could get a nice double wardrobe in easily.
0:32:23 > 0:32:25They've got all the cornicing up everywhere.
0:32:25 > 0:32:28That's what I like - nice features around the entire house.
0:32:28 > 0:32:33This property is one of those fantastic blends of contemporary and classical design.
0:32:33 > 0:32:35Ooh! That's very intelligent for you.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- It's another large bedroom. - I like the fireplace.
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- That's a lovely fireplace. - Very traditional.
0:32:39 > 0:32:44- And a window seat! I just said a window seat in the hall and there's one there.- That's right.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- And another double bed. This would be a nice room for one of the boys. - It would.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51- They say every house has to have a wow factor.- Yeah.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54This is packed with wow factors. It has wow factors to spare.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57Oh, that's the bathroom. Wow! Look at that.
0:32:57 > 0:33:02- This is as big as our bedroom. - I always wanted a bath in the middle of the floor just like that.
0:33:02 > 0:33:04Everything is in keeping with the period of this property
0:33:04 > 0:33:07and that roll-top, claw-foot bath is a real feature.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.
0:33:09 > 0:33:13And it's got a foot wash! That's what the boys are going to think! And another fireplace.
0:33:13 > 0:33:17- That shower's amazing.- And a shower! - I can't believe this bathroom.
0:33:17 > 0:33:19What an amazing bathroom.
0:33:19 > 0:33:23That's the great thing about these old houses - they are more unique
0:33:23 > 0:33:26than the generic, modern properties that can be like for like.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30- That's a nice little room, isn't it? - It is little.- Look at the roof.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32It's got a single bed in it, though.
0:33:32 > 0:33:37But you cannot imagine two boys the same age, one room double size than the other.
0:33:37 > 0:33:41- You could have this as the naughty boy room, couldn't you? - This is yours, then!
0:33:42 > 0:33:46A big bedroom. So there is a bedroom equal size each for the boys.
0:33:46 > 0:33:51- Yeah.- Cos that's two double. Is this the fourth bedroom now?
0:33:51 > 0:33:53How many have we got? One, two...
0:33:53 > 0:33:57- This is the fourth bedroom.- It's so big, we're losing the plot a bit.
0:33:57 > 0:34:01Yes. four bedrooms, plenty of space for the boys and we haven't finished yet.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- Crikey.- This is very unusual.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06- It's like a gallery. - I forgot there was three floors.
0:34:06 > 0:34:09This is gorgeous!
0:34:09 > 0:34:12That is possibly one of the finest attic conversions I have ever seen.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15It's been so well thought out, beautifully executed
0:34:15 > 0:34:18and the character quirkiness of it is sublime.
0:34:18 > 0:34:19That is so different.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- I love the window.- Yeah. - It's like Play School.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28The arch window, the round window...
0:34:28 > 0:34:31Quite a romantic little place, isn't it?
0:34:31 > 0:34:33We even provide the walk-in wardrobe.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36Oh! Look at the size of that!
0:34:36 > 0:34:41That's huge. That's like a proper walk-in, dressing-room area.
0:34:41 > 0:34:44It's a proper walk-in wardrobe space.
0:34:44 > 0:34:48- That attic room is a suite, isn't it? - It is it's sweet!
0:34:48 > 0:34:52- Oh, look at that! - Another roll top bath for you.
0:34:52 > 0:34:53That is beautiful.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57- Quite a compact space, but it's very nice.- Mm-hm.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00It needs a little bit of finishing though.
0:35:00 > 0:35:03That en suite's not quite finished, is it?
0:35:03 > 0:35:06But you can see the quality and the style they're going for.
0:35:06 > 0:35:08If it matches the rest of the house, it will be fantastic.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11I wasn't expecting this floor to look like this.
0:35:11 > 0:35:16I thought it might be like a loft, like that little bit of space you get to put a bit of junk upstairs.
0:35:16 > 0:35:19They loved my house, but this one may have mixed it up a bit.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22- I think you're right. Shall we find out?- Yeah.
0:35:24 > 0:35:29Mark and Julie, talk about ticking boxes, I think the Wild Card did the trick, didn't it?
0:35:29 > 0:35:31- It certainly did. - It's thrown us now.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33- Bedrooms for the boys?- Yes.
0:35:33 > 0:35:34- Plenty of space for Mum?- Yes.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37- Washroom downstairs already in? - Yeah.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40- Gorgeous low-maintenance garden? - Yeah. Fantastic kitchen.
0:35:40 > 0:35:43There's just one beloved thing that was forgotten.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- No garage. - We know that. We understand that.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49But the To Buy team has been busy on your behalf, mate.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- There's room to bring the bikes down the side.- Yeah.
0:35:52 > 0:35:54But nowhere secure to keep them, perhaps.
0:35:54 > 0:36:01There are these options, of course. Secure boxes that you can put your bikes in, weatherproof. Yeah?
0:36:01 > 0:36:04There's some options for you. Not very pricey either.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06- Right.- Just a few options you could do.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08- That's one way of doing it.- True.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12However, we like to provide. You need somewhere for your bikes.
0:36:12 > 0:36:17And, as we peer around this corner here, you'll see already in place
0:36:17 > 0:36:22is an absolutely superb concealed garden shed down there that's huge.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25- Gee whiz! - We thought this was the end.
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- Ah, you see!- We like to surprise! That's why it's The Wild Card.
0:36:28 > 0:36:32- You can't see that from the house. - It's incredible.- There you go.
0:36:32 > 0:36:35That's thrown a bit more of a spanner in the works.
0:36:35 > 0:36:39Indeed it has. So is the price going to throw a spanner in the works?
0:36:39 > 0:36:41- That is the question. Did you like that?- I did.- Thanks.
0:36:41 > 0:36:46Guess the price time. Mark, as we know, you've been embarrassingly poor at this whole game!
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- I'll let Julie go first. - So, Jules, go on.
0:36:48 > 0:36:52We know the budget is 330. What is this fantastic property on the market for?
0:36:52 > 0:36:59I'm thinking of the area, the lack of garage, but then I'm also thinking of the floors, the rooms.
0:36:59 > 0:37:00I'm going to be a bit mean.
0:37:00 > 0:37:03I'm going to go for 310.
0:37:03 > 0:37:08- Mark?- I would have said it was more expensive cos it's been really well done.
0:37:08 > 0:37:10I'd say 320.
0:37:10 > 0:37:14320? You've salvaged a bit of pride, mate.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18Because you are the closest, but it is actually slightly over budget, this place.
0:37:18 > 0:37:23I think it's the quality of the finish and that beautiful loft conversion. It's gorgeous!
0:37:23 > 0:37:25335.
0:37:25 > 0:37:30Hmm. That's almost the same price as the first one, but a lot more scope.
0:37:30 > 0:37:34- Please stop mentioning the first one!- Sorry, sorry!- I've chinned up!
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- The first one was a beautiful house. - Thanks very much.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40I hope so. You've loved all three houses in their own way.
0:37:40 > 0:37:44You now have to make that big decision - which one do you test drive? Or as we say...
0:37:44 > 0:37:46- Try before you buy.- Indeed.
0:37:46 > 0:37:48You don't have to make that decision right now.
0:37:48 > 0:37:51Go away, have a little think about it, and come back and tell us.
0:37:51 > 0:37:55- Off you go. Put your heads together. - See you later.- Thank you.
0:37:55 > 0:37:57While they're doing that, here's a recap for you.
0:37:57 > 0:38:00First up today was the beautifully presented,
0:38:00 > 0:38:03double-garage delight with its great cul-de-sac location,
0:38:03 > 0:38:06spacious conservatory and modern, chic kitchen.
0:38:06 > 0:38:10This family home could be easily adapted to accommodate Mother, too.
0:38:11 > 0:38:15All that for a realistic £334,950.
0:38:18 > 0:38:24Property two is mine and I wish it was, with that great green space out front, mature garden out back,
0:38:24 > 0:38:30detached double garage to the side, not to mention the masses of rooms in between.
0:38:30 > 0:38:35Available for an amazingly low £315,000.
0:38:35 > 0:38:40Finally, our joint choice, the one with the huge drive, the two kitchen sinks,
0:38:40 > 0:38:45- the three floors...- Or the three toilets!- The four downstairs rooms... - And the five bedrooms!
0:38:45 > 0:38:48All for the nice round figure of 335 grand.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00Julie and Mark, thank you for choosing my house to go and spend some time in.
0:39:00 > 0:39:04Before you go in, we've sent our surveyor to have a look around our prize property.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06As you'd expect with a property this age,
0:39:06 > 0:39:08there's nothing wrong with it structurally, it's fine.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11This isn't a legally binding survey.
0:39:11 > 0:39:16We would always advise anyone who's going to buy a house to get a full survey done before proceeding.
0:39:16 > 0:39:18We've got this wonderful parking for you.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20This driveway that is shared with next door.
0:39:20 > 0:39:24Normally that would be seen as a shared driveway. You'd both be expected to maintain it.
0:39:24 > 0:39:28But this driveway is owned entirely by yourselves.
0:39:28 > 0:39:33The neighbours have a deed of easement - a right of access to go over it.
0:39:33 > 0:39:36You're responsible for the upkeep of this entire driveway,
0:39:36 > 0:39:38which is not going to be an issue, as it's in sound order.
0:39:38 > 0:39:42But once weeds start coming through, you'll have your work cut out.
0:39:42 > 0:39:46He did pick up on one serious structural point - this roof isn't finished!
0:39:46 > 0:39:50- I said that!- Don't be like that! It's a lovely feature, isn't it?
0:39:50 > 0:39:52- It's lovely!- It is.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55Don't tile that cos you might think it will look nice,
0:39:55 > 0:39:58but inside it will make those rooms into caves.
0:39:58 > 0:39:59A bit of wisteria.
0:39:59 > 0:40:01That will do, to soften those lines a bit.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04Inside the house he did pick up on one point.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06You've got that lovely stove in there.
0:40:06 > 0:40:11It's actually a multi-fuel burner. It is capable of using coal, wood and it's even fitted to burn on gas.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14It's a nice job, he thinks. The cowling on top is spot on.
0:40:14 > 0:40:17However, he didn't find any evidence of an air brick.
0:40:17 > 0:40:21That is his one piece of serious advice - get that checked.
0:40:21 > 0:40:25If there isn't one, get one put in. They are quite air hungry if you've got a real fire. All right?
0:40:25 > 0:40:28- Fine.- Apart from that, this is a gorgeous property.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30That's all of the boring factual stuff.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33- Get in there and test drive it! - I can't wait.
0:40:33 > 0:40:34- Cup of tea?- Yeah.
0:40:37 > 0:40:41Well, Mark wastes no time getting the most important member of the family to the new house.
0:40:41 > 0:40:45OK, are we talking about the motorbike or the dog, Amos?
0:40:45 > 0:40:50- No! His son Richard, of course!- OK.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53So that's Richard, Mark and Amos. Where's Julie? Has she arrived yet?
0:40:53 > 0:40:59I don't know. Oh yes, there she is, reading up on how to furnish the new house. What a good idea.
0:41:03 > 0:41:05Mark tries out the new office for size.
0:41:10 > 0:41:15It's all food for thought for Julie and Mark. I think this house has really whetted their appetite.
0:41:15 > 0:41:16We'd best find out for sure.
0:41:19 > 0:41:23- It's an absolutely wonderful house. - I love it.- I think my mum will like it.
0:41:23 > 0:41:24There they are! Our newly weds!
0:41:24 > 0:41:28We'd offer you a glass but I've drunk it all and Mark had the last glass.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31Thanks very much. We're still working anyway, Jonny.
0:41:31 > 0:41:35Focus, focus. You really, really, it seemed to me, love Jonny's house.
0:41:35 > 0:41:39- We do.- Ticks all the boxes.
0:41:39 > 0:41:41I'm sorry if I've been in a mood and been sulky.
0:41:41 > 0:41:44- I'm thrilled, that you enjoyed this place.- We have.
0:41:44 > 0:41:49- That was two thrilleds! - It's down to both of you, though, cos you both put the input in.
0:41:49 > 0:41:54- I know you found the house, Jonny, but you both pointed out the good features to us.- That's true.
0:41:54 > 0:41:57Thanks, guys! I really appreciate that.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59That brings us to the ultimate question, then.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01To buy or not to buy?
0:42:01 > 0:42:05I think we've got to get my mum to look over the house, but definitely very interested.
0:42:05 > 0:42:11I think we would. And then we would like you all to come back and see what we've done when we've had it.
0:42:11 > 0:42:15OK, but before that, get off the fence. We want some commitment!
0:42:15 > 0:42:18Mum casts her eye over it, but you are the buyers as such.
0:42:18 > 0:42:21- If Mum's happy with it, are we going to be a goer?- Yes.
0:42:21 > 0:42:25- It's a To Buy, my friend!- Knuckles. - Well done, Jonny.- Thanks, mate.
0:42:25 > 0:42:27- Cheers, guys. - You didn't give us any wine.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29- Mark drunk it all. - Another cup of tea.
0:42:29 > 0:42:33Enjoy the place. We're going to dash before the rain gets heavier.
0:42:33 > 0:42:35- See you later, guys!- See you, guys.
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