0:00:02 > 0:00:03HE SPEAKS CORNISH:
0:00:03 > 0:00:04I beg your pardon?!
0:00:05 > 0:00:09OK. I can only apologise. I haven't got a clue what Simon's saying.
0:00:09 > 0:00:14All I can do is hope that he's welcomed you to today's episode of To Buy Or Not To Buy.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26That wasn't what I was saying, Rani, but you did a fine job, anyway.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28I was talking about the weather.
0:00:28 > 0:00:32- Who were you talking to, then? - The small number of people who still speak Cornish,
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- us being in that lovely part of the world.- Ah, very nice.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39OK, I think you might need to extend your vocabulary for the show.
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- How are you gonna say, "We'll find three houses"?- No idea.
0:00:43 > 0:00:49OK. Can you actually say, "We'll give you the unique opportunity to test-drive your house"?
0:00:49 > 0:00:52No. Hopefully today's buyers will be able to speak Cornish,
0:00:52 > 0:00:55otherwise it might be back to the drawing board!
0:00:55 > 0:00:59Unfortunately, today's lovely couple don't speak Cornish.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01They live in Devon at the moment.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04"Fore..." facts you didn't know about them.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07Russell Dibble is really into his golf.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12His new house has got to be a near a golf course and he would like a lawn that is suitable for putting.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15Sue Dibble, on the other hand, is not into golf.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19She whiles away the hours fantasising about a new dream cottage in the countryside.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24This is a big life change for Russell, as they're upping sticks and moving to Cornwall
0:01:24 > 0:01:27to be nearer to Sue's family, especially nephews Tom and Sam.
0:01:27 > 0:01:32They have very different opinions on the style of their next property, so this could be interesting.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Russell, describe for us your perfect home.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39Perfect home? It would be low maintenance -
0:01:39 > 0:01:43I don't like DIY, although my father-in-law is very, very good at it
0:01:43 > 0:01:45so I can always ask him to come round!
0:01:45 > 0:01:48It would be with a modern sort of twist,
0:01:48 > 0:01:51but I do like character pieces...
0:01:51 > 0:01:56Er, some traditional sort of looks, maybe,
0:01:56 > 0:02:01but mainly it would be a modern place, really.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- OK.- Anything else in this home?
0:02:04 > 0:02:07For the perfect home, remember... this is your dream home.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11Dream home, dream home. Perhaps room for an indoor gym.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14Oooh! Do you wanna flex your muscles for us?
0:02:14 > 0:02:16- Do you work out?- I try to, I try to.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19I wouldn't say I was muscle-bound or anything like that
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- but I do like my sport and I do like to keep fit.- OK. Perfect.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26Sue, describe your perfect home for us?
0:02:26 > 0:02:30I'd go for an older property, I'd draw it with a door in the middle,
0:02:30 > 0:02:34windows either side, chimney either end, you know,
0:02:34 > 0:02:38ducks, chickens, a few goats, little vegetable patch.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40You know, that would be mine, yeah.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43We're talking roses round the front door, white picket fence?
0:02:43 > 0:02:47Yeah. View of the sea. Maybe a field and then the sea. That would be perfect.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52So if you're gonna be spending a lot of time in the garden, you're gonna want some sunshine, are we?
0:02:52 > 0:02:57Yeah. We've never had a south-facing garden, and I would really like one.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- Yeah, that would be nice.- We did say if we were in a good position,
0:03:00 > 0:03:03I would like a south-facing garden, yes.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08And where would the modern twist fit into your home? The indoor gym -
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- that would be perfect!- There's a little bit of, how shall we say,
0:03:12 > 0:03:15a difference in what you're looking for ideally here.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- I think so.- You rein me back in, don't you? I go off on a tangent.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Sue's at one end and I'm at the other but we meet in the middle.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24What about the house itself? How many rooms are we looking for?
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- What else does the house need to have?- Sort of three bedrooms. - Three bedrooms, minimum.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33But if there were extra rooms for the money that we've got to spend
0:03:33 > 0:03:35then ideal, because then I could get the gym!
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- Perfect.- So that's a bit about the house, a bit about the location.
0:03:39 > 0:03:40Let's focus on location.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Whereabouts near the sea? There's a lot of coastline in Cornwall.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47Sort of down near St Ives, because my parents are down Carbis Bay.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50You want to move here to be close to your folks?
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- We're homeless on Friday. - No pressure, no pressure!
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- Why are you homeless on Friday? - We've sold the house.- Oh, brilliant!
0:03:56 > 0:04:00So we're coming down to live with my parents on Friday and that's it, so...
0:04:00 > 0:04:03So you really are in a position to buy as soon as possible...
0:04:03 > 0:04:05We're in a good position, yeah.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10- So you're in a good position and the pressure's on us?- Yes, please! - OK, so you've sold your house.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13You must have a very clear idea on budget. Spill the beans.
0:04:13 > 0:04:18We think 350, 350 tops because we think people might be able to take an offer.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21OK. So that's the absolute maximum on your budget?
0:04:21 > 0:04:25Yeah, yeah, hopefully to pay about 320.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29Ah yeah - "350's great, but I wouldn't mind going for 320!"
0:04:29 > 0:04:33I'd like to still be able to buy the chickens and my goats!
0:04:33 > 0:04:35We can negotiate them, don't worry about that!
0:04:35 > 0:04:38Fair point because at the moment, with the market as it is,
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- you being cash buyers, you're not in a chain...- No.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45All right, guys. We know your budget, we know what you want.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47We know that they're about to be homeless!
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- Shall we go and do our work?- We'd better have. We'll see you later.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53Right then, Rani. Maximum budget of £350,000
0:04:53 > 0:04:55in this very desirable part of the world -
0:04:55 > 0:04:59I think we've got our work cut out. How are we gonna do this?
0:04:59 > 0:05:02I think we're looking for two different houses. I like Russell's -
0:05:02 > 0:05:06clean-living, modern, no need for DIY, so he can just get on and play the sport.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10This modern house, does it have roses round the front door?
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- Oh, that would be lovely! Place for the goat...- You are a romantic, through and through.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- Go and find a nice cottage for Sue. Go on.- I think you're right there!
0:05:17 > 0:05:19'Of course I am. OK.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22'Beautiful Cornwall. With a coastline of over 300 miles
0:05:22 > 0:05:25'and with over 150 beaches to choose from,
0:05:25 > 0:05:28'there's a lot of seaside for your money here.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31'It's a popular tourist destination in summer,
0:05:31 > 0:05:34'with its population doubling as people flock to enjoy the local scenery.'
0:05:34 > 0:05:36'And of course the local fare.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41'Cornwall is probably best known for its pasties and clotted cream. Mmm!
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- 'This is making me hungry!' - 'Come on, focus, Rani!
0:05:44 > 0:05:47'Truro is the bustling city at the heart of the county
0:05:47 > 0:05:49'and is the only Cornish city,
0:05:49 > 0:05:52'with a stunning gothic cathedral dominating the central streets.'
0:05:52 > 0:05:57'So, Simon, how many of these local folks do you think are likely to be speaking Cornish?'
0:05:57 > 0:06:03'Well, a study in the year 2000 suggested there are only around 300 people left who speak it fluently.'
0:06:03 > 0:06:04'You'd better get practising then!
0:06:04 > 0:06:10'And I suppose you also know all about properties in other towns for about our £350,000 budget?'
0:06:10 > 0:06:13'Funny you should say that. Blackpool may not have its own language,
0:06:13 > 0:06:15'but it does have its own tower and it's also home to
0:06:15 > 0:06:20'this lovely three-bedroom double-fronted bungalow
0:06:20 > 0:06:21'which costs £325,000.'
0:06:21 > 0:06:23'Whitley Bay has neither of those,
0:06:23 > 0:06:26'but does have its own local speciality - fish and chips -
0:06:26 > 0:06:30'and also presents this Dutch-style detached bungalow
0:06:30 > 0:06:33'with four bedrooms for the price of 350 grand.'
0:06:33 > 0:06:36'And Leek in Staffordshire has its very own vegetable, sort of,
0:06:36 > 0:06:40'despite not having its own language tower or a local dish that I know,
0:06:40 > 0:06:45'and it also has this beautiful four-bedroom detached house
0:06:45 > 0:06:47'for the unusual price of £329,750.'
0:06:50 > 0:06:54'Right, well, straight back to Cornwall for us - we've got work to do.'
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- 'Hi, Andrew?- Hi, nice to meet you. - Thank you for seeing me.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- It's obviously lunchtime?- Nearly.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- Nearly lunchtime? Will you be having a pasty for lunch?- Not today.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- Are you Cornish?- I'm not, no. I've been here 18 years and I love it.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10I think you've got your citizenship sorted out after 18 years!
0:07:10 > 0:07:15Is there a technique? Because I'm a crust-eater, or do you just go straight for it?
0:07:15 > 0:07:19No, you don't eat the crust because it's a bit indigestible really.
0:07:19 > 0:07:20It's basically just a handle.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- Really?- Yeah, that's what the miners used to use it for.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- They used to use that as the handle. - Is that true?!
0:07:25 > 0:07:30- The budget is £350,000. Is that kind of realistic?- Yeah. I mean there's a few that we have.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33There are limitations on the sea view, perhaps.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37The miners used to have the meat in one end and they had the sweet bit in the other end
0:07:37 > 0:07:40so they'd just use that, because their hands were dirty.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Say you had two cottages...- Yes.
0:07:42 > 0:07:47And they're next door to each other, but one of them has the sea views, what premium do you put on?
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Somewhere between 20 and 30%, depending on the view.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53Right, this house-hunting is hungry work.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55Time for a pasty.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59One half of the couple wants a traditional stone-build cottage,
0:07:59 > 0:08:03house with a bit of history, but then the maintenance problems that go with that.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07The vegetable is like the traditional Cornish but without steak in it.
0:08:07 > 0:08:08- That's the one I want.- Yep.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11And then I'm gonna be a miner!
0:08:11 > 0:08:14And the other half of the couple wants a modern, new-build,
0:08:14 > 0:08:17move straight in and just get on with the rest of your life.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19Here we go. Pasty time!
0:08:19 > 0:08:22How do you help people compromise?
0:08:22 > 0:08:25The lady always wins, normally!
0:08:25 > 0:08:27Check me, I've got a pie!
0:08:27 > 0:08:30Do you want me to tell you an interesting fact about this?
0:08:30 > 0:08:32The miners used to use that like a handle.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Did they? Amazing(!)
0:08:34 > 0:08:37Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside. How have you got on?
0:08:37 > 0:08:41I've been enjoying the local pasties, and they were great!
0:08:41 > 0:08:45Whilst you were sampling the local fare, I was busy at work
0:08:45 > 0:08:48and my choice today, property one, I absolutely love this place.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53It's brand-new, it's got loads of incorporated environmental features, which is right up my street,
0:08:53 > 0:08:59and I also know it's in a place that Sue and Russell would not normally look for a property.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03It's away from all the touristy places, so you'll get more for your money.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05There it is, property one. It's beautiful.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09I think Russell will love that, but this one is definitely for Sue.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12It's very romantic and all it needs is goats and chickens,
0:09:12 > 0:09:15but she does have to provide them herself.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- Oh, well, that's not too much to ask, is it?- No.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19Now, for the wild card today we decided...
0:09:19 > 0:09:23we're gonna take away that bickering between Sue and Russell
0:09:23 > 0:09:27about whether they want the old cottage or the new place, and we've compromised for them.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32It's neither old nor new, it's got a little bit of character about it, but it's in fabulous condition.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35And it's got a perfect garden for Sue as well.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39Indeed, so, let's start the tours now with my choice, property one.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45It's big, it's brand-new and I will go as far as to say it's a little bit space-age.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48This property has been described as "innovative"
0:09:48 > 0:09:52by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, and I agree with them.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57I reckon it's right up Russell's street, so there's just Sue to convince.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00Right, Sue and Russell, property one today is my choice.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Now when you think of Cornwall, the beauty spots down here,
0:10:03 > 0:10:09you think of perhaps Mousehole, St Ives, Perranporth, all those gorgeous places.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13- You wouldn't normally think of Camborne, would you? - Not necessarily, no.- No.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16So why have I brought you to Camborne?
0:10:16 > 0:10:20I will explain a little bit, but first of all you wanted those gorgeous country views.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24Well, if you buy on the edge of anywhere, you might just get them.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29Sue, I also have to admit, with this property, I had you in mind, Russell.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- I thought you did.- Because this, we're not talking modern, we are talking brand-new,
0:10:33 > 0:10:36nothing to do here, so you can spend all your time out on the court!
0:10:36 > 0:10:39Superb, sounds good to me! Beautiful views as well, though!
0:10:39 > 0:10:41Exactly. I think you'll find that.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44First impressions, come on, Sue, be honest with me!
0:10:44 > 0:10:48I think the location put me off as we came in,
0:10:48 > 0:10:52but it's big and it's new and I can see that it would probably suit you,
0:10:52 > 0:10:55but I can't see where the chickens would be.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59There's a flash of greenery round the back!
0:10:59 > 0:11:02You'll have to wait to see how much there actually is.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- What are you thinking, Russell?- I'm thinking exactly what you said -
0:11:06 > 0:11:10low maintenance, not a lot to do, which obviously is good in my eyes,
0:11:10 > 0:11:12not sure about the location.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13There's only one way to find out.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18Get yourselves in and enjoy it, and, by the way, this house also holds a few ecological secrets,
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- but we'll divulge those later. In you go and enjoy.- OK.- Thank you.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26I am confident, I am confident, Russell will love it.
0:11:28 > 0:11:29Right...
0:11:29 > 0:11:33Aah, there we go. Lovely and peaceful and quiet in the Cornish countryside.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36Yeah, peaceful for a building site!
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- Oh, my word!- That's nice.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- You like a luxury shower, don't you? - Yeah, I like the shower. Would I fit in it OK?
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- Oh, probably not, actually. - No, I think I'd be OK.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Straight in, downstairs shower room.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50Practical, useful for those who like a bit of country living.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54Get out there in your wellies, straight in and get cleaned up before you make a mess.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- I like the high...- This is definitely more you, isn't it?
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- Yeah, yeah.- Nice and modern? - Yeah, nice and modern.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04I like Sue! "Nice and modern, just what you wanted, dear!
0:12:04 > 0:12:07"Just what you wanted, modern for you."
0:12:07 > 0:12:08"Not what I wanted at all."
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- Oh, right!- Oh, yes.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- Nice big kitchen. It's probably got a built-in fridge and everything.- Yeah.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19Yes, all the appliances are built-in and fitting in with the specifications of this property,
0:12:19 > 0:12:23all the appliances are absolutely top energy rated.
0:12:23 > 0:12:24- Is that right?- It certainly is.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- This is a nice big room. - Yeah, it's nice.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29I like that feature.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32Would you want an open fireplace?
0:12:32 > 0:12:38Well, you could put some kind of low maintenance fire, would be my idea.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42Now there's another energy-efficient feature of this property
0:12:42 > 0:12:44which you wouldn't ordinarily spot, Rani. What is it?
0:12:44 > 0:12:48On the ground floor...don't know.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Wow me with it.- Underfloor heating.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53You've got little bits of garden sort of all over the place, haven't you?
0:12:53 > 0:12:56Yeah, perhaps a little putting green somewhere.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00Now come on, Russell, you're hardly giving Sue much of a garden here,
0:13:00 > 0:13:03and you already want to change it to a putting green!
0:13:03 > 0:13:06I agree. I think, no, I'm sorry, the golf's gone.
0:13:06 > 0:13:12- If Sue's gonna compromise and live in this modern house, that's the chicken run.- It definitely is.
0:13:12 > 0:13:13Look at that, Russell!
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Look at that, it's so unusual.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- Yeah.- It's so light.- Yeah, it's got a bit of character to it as well.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23You know with that balcony and those great views, it's got character.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26Even though it's a modern property. That's why I like it.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29I'm really liking this one. I think Simon's made a good choice here.
0:13:29 > 0:13:33- It's just, perhaps, the location, but...- Oh, right!
0:13:33 > 0:13:35Oh, look, you're above the lounge!
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- Um, yeah.- That is, that is a lovely view, actually.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41So what would you do with this space?
0:13:41 > 0:13:43It depends on how many bedrooms you've got.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47I think I would just have books there, and a nice little chair.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50I think it's the office space, isn't it? I agree with...
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- I wouldn't have an office space! - Oh, just a reading space?
0:13:53 > 0:13:58Just a reading space, and maybe I'd have a little telescope as well.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00- What, just for being nosey?- Yeah!
0:14:00 > 0:14:02It's a good size room.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05Your mum could come, when she comes to visit, could stay in here.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07Yeah, Mum can stay here, can't she?
0:14:07 > 0:14:10Oh, Mum's got her bedroom! Hey, that's a good sign!
0:14:10 > 0:14:12How many bedrooms is it, then?
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- I'm losing track now.- We only really need, we only wanted three, didn't we, so we've got two already.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- It's not a bad size room, is it? - No, it's not bad.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22There are quite a few rooms to this place.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25There are indeed and I think what Sue is picking up on here is,
0:14:25 > 0:14:29OK, it's a modern build, but it is kind of quirky. It's not just a box.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- Cor, it's a good size bathroom.- Yeah, it's the same detail as downstairs.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- And another sort of skylight, as well.- Yeah.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- That is integral to the environmental design of this property.- And why is that?
0:14:40 > 0:14:44Every single room has natural daylight, so basically it kind of
0:14:44 > 0:14:48reduces your energy usage because you don't have to have the light on!
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- Wow, look at that! Look at that for a view, actually! - That's a lovely view, isn't it?
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- That's not bad, is it! You see that - little thatched cottage over there?
0:14:56 > 0:14:58Oh, yeah. Is that your dream?
0:14:58 > 0:15:03- Oh, look at her! - Sue's spotted her dream home and it's not the one she's in!
0:15:03 > 0:15:06Is this the master bedroom? It must be, because there's an en-suite.
0:15:06 > 0:15:11- Oh, you've got your shower again. - Oh, yes. That's a big one! - You'd fit in that one.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12I'd definitely fit in there.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15It's not that big for a master bedroom, is it?
0:15:15 > 0:15:18No it's not, so...
0:15:18 > 0:15:20Is it the master bedroom? Ha ha ha...
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- It's got another bedroom.- Yeah.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26You could have this as a study, because it's a smaller room.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28You would still get a single bed in.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32For someone who wanted a gym, they haven't actually mentioned yet
0:15:32 > 0:15:35where the gym's gonna be considering they have their choice of rooms!
0:15:35 > 0:15:38Good point! I think that's the one they're in now!
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- You'd have to...- It will keep you fit coming up the stairs, won't it?
0:15:42 > 0:15:44Look at that, looking down over the two levels.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47Yeah, you could be down there, and I could wave to you, couldn't I?
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- Yeah. Oh, my word!- This is massive!
0:15:51 > 0:15:54Huge! Look at the size of this!
0:15:54 > 0:15:55What has she spotted?
0:15:55 > 0:16:00She just found one of the other two massive bedrooms on the top floor.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02Perhaps this is the master bedroom.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- I'd have to stand here, though, because if I went too far...- What on earth would you do with all this?
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- Could be a bit of an issue with the head height, but that's a fantastic view, isn't it?!- Yeah!
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- Six bedrooms? - Six bedrooms, that's right.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17There are so many, it is difficult to keep count.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21This is another...same sort of shape as the other room, isn't it?
0:16:21 > 0:16:23Yeah, yeah. It's just amazing.
0:16:23 > 0:16:28There's little places, you know, cubby-holes and things going on.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33It's a shame that neither of these are en-suite, that the en-suite's is the smallest bedroom.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36Yeah. And you could sketch here. You could get a little seat.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- You'd have to find out that that wasn't gonna be built on.- Yeah.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42You could actually draw that, couldn't you?
0:16:42 > 0:16:44- I think that went very well. - Yeah, but...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48That reminds me. Did I mention the roof empties into rainwater butts,
0:16:48 > 0:16:52and it kind of saves on water usage and other environmental...
0:16:52 > 0:16:54Well, I think it's interesting.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- Now Russell, I know you like this place.- I think I do.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03So, now you just stand there quietly. I've got to convince Sue.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Come on, Sue, what did you think?
0:17:05 > 0:17:08I thought for a new house, it is, it's lovely. I mean it's huge.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12I can't believe that we would be able to afford anything like this.
0:17:12 > 0:17:13We'll get there in a minute.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- Very interesting spaces.- Yeah. - It's not just your standard box.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20No, it certainly isn't, but where am I gonna put the...?
0:17:20 > 0:17:23There's enough room for a vegetable patch here.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26Chicken run round the side, goats the far end, and you've got more spare rooms -
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- keep the alpacas in the house! - We could.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- I don't know what the neighbours would say!- Never mind them!
0:17:31 > 0:17:35A couple of other things to talk about which aren't that obvious.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38It has a very high environmental specification.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42It has passive solar power, so that means all your hot water,
0:17:42 > 0:17:46or a massive proportion of your hot water at the right time of year, comes directly off your roof.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49It also has something called passive solar gain.
0:17:49 > 0:17:54- You'll notice as you went round that every single room had natural light coming into it?- Yes, yes.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57That is not just so that you don't have to use light bulbs,
0:17:57 > 0:18:02it also means that you get all the heat off the sun during the day and then it has a heat exchange system
0:18:02 > 0:18:06which re-circulates that air round and really keeps your heating bills down.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- Dad would be impressed with that. - Yeah, very impressed.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- Why? Heating engineer. - He's a heating engineer.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Oh, I think I've found the place for him!- He'd love it!
0:18:15 > 0:18:20- Plenty of stuff to think about, but it must cost a fortune!- It does! - All those energy-efficient systems!
0:18:20 > 0:18:23I'm glad to see Russell's holding on to Sue,
0:18:23 > 0:18:27she hasn't run away just yet! So, how much does this property cost?
0:18:27 > 0:18:31Now we're saying maximum budget 350, that's right, isn't it?
0:18:31 > 0:18:36- Sue, hopefully around the 320 mark, that's what you were hoping for, isn't it?- I think we've blown that!
0:18:36 > 0:18:38OK. Who wants to go first on this?
0:18:38 > 0:18:42I think that my beautiful wife should go first. Ladies first.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- I'll go, because she's not here! - Oh, you gentleman, you!
0:18:45 > 0:18:48This is... I think it's way too much.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51- I'd go 380.- 380.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55Well, I'm going to take an educated guess at 325.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59Listen, it if was an educated guess, it's a first with honours.
0:18:59 > 0:19:05- Is it?- Because this place is on the market for £325,000.- No way!
0:19:05 > 0:19:07No way! You talked to him about it!
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- No, no, there was no cheating! No, no!- I don't believe it!
0:19:10 > 0:19:14I'm afraid so. It is one-nil, and it's very one-nil.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- What do you think about that, Sue? - I'm amazed, actually.
0:19:18 > 0:19:23- So you haven't completely disregarded this new-build then? - Not completely, no.- Good.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26Good, OK. Don't make any decisions yet -
0:19:26 > 0:19:29we've got two more properties for you to see and property number two,
0:19:29 > 0:19:34Sue, I might have taken you into consideration a little bit more!
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Let's go and have a look!
0:19:40 > 0:19:46Oh, forget big, brand new and innovative - I'm talking tradition, character and the great outdoors.
0:19:46 > 0:19:51Sue might have been nearly won over by Simon, but that's because she hasn't been here yet.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54This will remind Sue of her true property love
0:19:54 > 0:19:56and hopefully bring Russell round to her way of thinking.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00All right then, Sue and Russell, welcome to property number two.
0:20:00 > 0:20:06This one is my choice and hopefully, Sue, it will also be your choice.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10Now, we're about 15 minutes away from Truro, so not too far.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12We're also five miles away from the beach.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- That's good.- Yeah, that put a little smile to your face, didn't it?- Yep.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- OK, not quite as modern as Simon's...- No.
0:20:19 > 0:20:25In fact nowhere near as modern as Simon's, but it's only five years old. It's a converted barn.
0:20:25 > 0:20:30No, no, no, it's not! Come on, be honest! It's a converted piggery!
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- Welcome to the piggery! What do you think? - I like the sound of that.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38I think it's lovely. I mean, it's in a much quieter location.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40I like it. I like it.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42What do you think?
0:20:42 > 0:20:47I like it. I think if it's only five years old as well,
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- it's enticing me to come in.- Yeah? - And have a look round, yeah.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53It comes with a garage, so you've got somewhere to park.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- I want you to take a look at the views.- Yeah! - I'm giving you views...- You are.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01I'm also giving you space out at the back which Simon may have forgotten about earlier.
0:21:01 > 0:21:06- And you're also going on now. Get on in there and enjoy it. In you go.- Thank you. Bye.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08I'm just trying to sell it to them!
0:21:08 > 0:21:11Never mind converted barn. No more porkies, thank you!
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- The front door's a bit low. I'd have to... - It's not quite your size, is it?
0:21:14 > 0:21:18No, no. As long as I can duck when I come in I should be OK.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22Right, Rani, let's see if this property saves your bacon, or was it a rash choice?
0:21:22 > 0:21:25Sorry, Simon, I can't hear anything. I've just got crackling!
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- Oh, look!- That's nice. - Look at these windows...
0:21:29 > 0:21:31You see, this is more me, Russell.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- Yeah, but it's got that modern twist.- It's been done out lovely.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- Which agrees with me. Yeah, nice high ceilings.- I like the fireplace.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41Yeah. I like the wood burner. I bet you'd like that.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43That is really lovely. I do like that.
0:21:43 > 0:21:49Now, there you go. That's what you love about a cottage in the countryside - a great fireplace.
0:21:49 > 0:21:50Ooh, wood-burning stove, lovely!
0:21:50 > 0:21:52It's a nice size room as well.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- Yes, it is. - Is it in your sort of taste?
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- I think it is.- It is?- Yeah, yeah.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- I like it, and the wooden floors. - Yes. That's good quality flooring.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05There is a real feeling of quality on this piggery conversion.
0:22:05 > 0:22:06GIGGLES AND SNORTS
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- You've got a skylight as well, look!- Oh, yeah.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- No actually, folks, that's not a skylight.- Is that not a skylight?
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- That is a solar light tube. See out here, Rani?- Mm-hmm. - See the little round things?
0:22:18 > 0:22:22It just bounces light into the room so if you've got a dark cottage like this, it lifts it a little bit.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Absolutely brilliant!
0:22:24 > 0:22:26You've got a separate dining room, as well!
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- We could put our dining table in here, couldn't we?- Yeah. There's a bit more garden.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- This has definitely got more character.- Yes, a lot more. - Definitely.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38Now I have to say, Simon, yours was a new-build, very environmentally-friendly.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40This is not far off.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44Well, no, but with this, just because of the thickness of the granite walls,
0:22:44 > 0:22:46it's well-insulated to start with.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49Step in and have a look at the kitchen.
0:22:49 > 0:22:54It's not the biggest kitchen in the world,
0:22:54 > 0:22:55but it's nicely done, nice units.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58Compact and bijou, but everything you need.
0:22:58 > 0:23:02- Yeah, it is nice.- Where would we put...?- Built-in cooker. - What about dishwasher?
0:23:02 > 0:23:05I don't know. I don't want to start going through the cupboards.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07Oh, it has got a built-in dishwasher!
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- Dishwasher, yep!- Oh, wow!
0:23:10 > 0:23:12I like all the curves in it.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14And it fits in very well with the style of the property.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17It makes me feel like I wanna bake!
0:23:17 > 0:23:19Pasties, Cornish pasties.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- Oh, it's not as big as you imagine. - No, no.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27- If this is the only bathroom? - Yeah, but it's got the shower.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- And the tiles are nice. - I'd probably change the tiles.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- Would you? I think they're perfect. - But these are quite dark.
0:23:34 > 0:23:39I mean it's all nicely done, but I think I'd prefer smaller tiles.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- Right.- On here as well, just to make it a bit lighter.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45But it's quirky, isn't it, with the way the wall's rounded?
0:23:45 > 0:23:47You see, more rounded walls?
0:23:47 > 0:23:50Yes, very softly done, very softly plastered, this place.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53You could just run your fingers along them.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- It's quite a small bedroom.- Yeah, but it's got the built-in wardrobes.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01- That's a good point.- Well, I don't know if those would stay.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03Oh, I think so. Oh, yes, definitely.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05I think so. I think this is just a single room, but...
0:24:05 > 0:24:08I like the colour of the walls and the stone showing.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10Mum could have this room when she comes and stays.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- She could.- She'd like the fitted... She wouldn't want that much space.
0:24:13 > 0:24:18They're getting the feeling that this place is a lot smaller. Do you know why?
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- Because it's a lot smaller!- Yes.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22This is the second one. Oh, this is a nice room, this.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25- Yeah, this is a nice double bed. - Yeah.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28They're not massive bedrooms. They're not like the first house.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32- No.- But they're nice and cosy. It's got a nice feel about it.- Yep.
0:24:32 > 0:24:37This will keep you happy. A little bit of a modern twist this place - they're double glazed, the windows.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41And wooden-framed, so sympathetic with the architecture, as well.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44And that beautiful granite still showing as well.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- So the last bedroom, the third bedroom.- Yeah.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48See that's all built-in, as well.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50Yeah, yeah. This would be ours.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- It's quite dark in here. - Yeah, not too much...
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- That's because it's all the little windows, isn't it?- Yeah, yeah.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57- I can imagine that's easier to heat. - It's got another...
0:24:57 > 0:24:59It feels nice as well, doesn't it?
0:24:59 > 0:25:01- It feels welcoming.- Yeah.
0:25:01 > 0:25:05- It's got the en-suite on this one. - Do you think it's an en-suite?- Yes.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Oh, and your shower!
0:25:07 > 0:25:10- Oh, brilliant! Yeah.- You'd fit in the shower.
0:25:10 > 0:25:13- Yeah, that would be fine. - Oh, it is lovely.- Yeah, it's nice.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17The master bedroom they like, but they did say it was a bit dark.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19Perhaps they need another solar light tube in.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22Yeah, that could help...or a lamp!
0:25:22 > 0:25:26But a lot smaller than the last one.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29Yeah, but we didn't need six bedrooms, did we, really?
0:25:29 > 0:25:31No, no. I don't think we do.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33This is more what we need.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37I'd have to get up there dusting, cos you wouldn't be able to reach!
0:25:37 > 0:25:39Right, Sue really led that tour, she did all the talking.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42OK. Well, let's find out what Russell's got to say.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48Right then, Sue, you were doing a lot of chat around this place.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51- Did you like it?- I did like it, I did. I'm sounding a bit doubtful.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55I think it's just because coming from the other place, which is so big...
0:25:55 > 0:25:59- It was very big, the other place, wasn't it? Massive!- Very spacious.
0:25:59 > 0:26:06But this is in a lovely location. I mean, this view is just amazing, isn't it, and it's so nicely done.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08- Yeah, very nice. - Inside. No, I did like it.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10It's very peaceful here.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13More my sort of idea of what we'd live in in Cornwall.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15Yeah, you've got everything here.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17But it's got more space, much more space.
0:26:17 > 0:26:24For your vegetable plot and chickens, and a sun shed that's also got electric in it. Russell?
0:26:24 > 0:26:27It's got a nice feel to it and it's done up quite nicely as well.
0:26:27 > 0:26:32It's got that sort of modern feel that I like, so I was pleasantly surprised.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34- The heating situation, it's oil. - Yeah, yeah.
0:26:34 > 0:26:38The good thing is that it isn't anything to be scared of, actually.
0:26:38 > 0:26:44Over 1.5 million homes in the UK are actually heated by oil, so you won't be alone!
0:26:44 > 0:26:51And you can control the cost of your heating because when the price is lower, you're able to buy in bulk,
0:26:51 > 0:26:58and when it's not too good, you can just, you know, hold off and you can actually control
0:26:58 > 0:27:03your bills a little bit better and of course you've got that fantastic wood-burning stove.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06- We both like that.- You mentioned you liked the space out here.
0:27:06 > 0:27:09- Yes.- You'd like a bit more if it was available?
0:27:09 > 0:27:11Well, ideally, yeah, yeah.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15Well, you may have noticed on the way up there, this plot here, it just says "land for sale".
0:27:15 > 0:27:19That could be available for between £20-£25,000
0:27:19 > 0:27:23with a bit of negotiation, so that could give you...
0:27:23 > 0:27:27If you want chickens, goats and everything, it's almost a smallholding with that attached.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30We'd have to take that into account on the price of the property.
0:27:30 > 0:27:34Which leads us very nicely into that point, doesn't it?
0:27:34 > 0:27:36It's guess the price time.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39Yes, but I'm thinking the lady should go first again.
0:27:39 > 0:27:41It's one-nil to you. You got it spot-on last time,
0:27:41 > 0:27:45- so I'm putting the pressure right on you, Russell.- Right.
0:27:45 > 0:27:50I'm gonna go for the figure of 325.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- 325.- Lucky for you last time!
0:27:55 > 0:27:57- What do you think, Sue? - I think it's more than that.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00I think this would be 345.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04Right then. Well, I can tell you it is now one-all.
0:28:04 > 0:28:08- The actual cost of this property is 350.- 350?
0:28:08 > 0:28:13So you're not far out, but I can tell you it has been on the market for six months,
0:28:13 > 0:28:17so it could be negotiable, you could get it for 345, and then you would be spot on!
0:28:17 > 0:28:19- That would be perfect, wouldn't it? - One-all, one-all!
0:28:19 > 0:28:23Now listen, you know you're in a fantastic negotiating position.
0:28:23 > 0:28:28You have the money, you are not in a chain and it is a buyers' market.
0:28:28 > 0:28:32Who knows, a bit of negotiation here and there? Shall we give you something else to think about?
0:28:32 > 0:28:34- Yeah, go on.- The wild card.
0:28:34 > 0:28:36It's this way, come on.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42Now if Sue wants old and Russell wants new,
0:28:42 > 0:28:45then this property will hopefully strike a chord with both of them.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48Neither old nor new, nor borrowed nor blue, for that matter!
0:28:48 > 0:28:51This dormer bungalow on the outskirts of Truro
0:28:51 > 0:28:55is very different to the other two and will hopefully drive them wild!
0:28:55 > 0:28:58Sue and Russell, our ultimate property today...
0:28:58 > 0:28:59it's the wild card...
0:28:59 > 0:29:03and we've brought you for a bit of fun and games to Playing Place.
0:29:03 > 0:29:07The reason it's called Playing Place is because in medieval times
0:29:07 > 0:29:13- people used to come here to play out their theatre, but we don't want any drama today, OK?- OK.
0:29:13 > 0:29:17Why is it the wild card? You've been to and fro about a modern property or an old property.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20Well, this one sits somewhere in between the two.
0:29:20 > 0:29:24It is an older property, but we think, Russell, you'll be happy...
0:29:24 > 0:29:25there's not much to do in here.
0:29:25 > 0:29:27- Right.- First impressions?
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- It's quiet and peaceful. - I like the size of the driveway.
0:29:30 > 0:29:35I can see lots of people coming to stay and lots of room for the cars to be parked, initially.
0:29:35 > 0:29:37It looks quite small.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41OK, OK, that could be a bit misleading. We don't know, though.
0:29:41 > 0:29:45As Simon mentioned, it doesn't need a lot of work done in this place,
0:29:45 > 0:29:50which is fantastic news, because just a mile down the road you've got a golf course.
0:29:50 > 0:29:55So, lovely location, but is it too small in there?
0:29:55 > 0:29:58Only one way to find out, isn't there? Get yourselves in there.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00Thank you.
0:30:02 > 0:30:04Whoops!
0:30:04 > 0:30:09Forsooth, will this be a medieval epic, or a tragedy of comedic proportions?
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- I don't know! I'm just wondering if they'll like it or not!- Verily.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15I like it so far. Right.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18Instantly positive.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21- "I like it so far," and she's only walked through the door!- Absolutely!
0:30:21 > 0:30:23You come into the lounge.
0:30:23 > 0:30:26- Oh, I like the fireplace, Russell. - Yeah, it's a nice feature.
0:30:26 > 0:30:28It's bigger than you imagine from the outside, isn't it?
0:30:28 > 0:30:30- It's quite long, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:30:30 > 0:30:32Could we get the furniture in?
0:30:32 > 0:30:35I think we would. It's a nice colour, isn't it, as well?
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- You wouldn't have to do anything. - No, no, no.- Which would be good.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42Now, Sue's trying to be optimistic.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45Russell isn't saying much at all.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48- Mmm.- It's a children's room...
0:30:48 > 0:30:49- It's not a bad size, though.- No.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- Is it...? - Could you get a double bed?
0:30:52 > 0:30:55- You probably could even get a double bed, or...- Double bed in here.
0:30:55 > 0:30:58Depending on how many rooms there are, you could use it as a study.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00- Yep. - Could you get a double bed in there?
0:31:00 > 0:31:01You can't get anything else in then!
0:31:01 > 0:31:04Possibly if you just open the door and just fell onto it!
0:31:04 > 0:31:07It's not bad though, after all the sea air!
0:31:07 > 0:31:09What have we got in there?
0:31:09 > 0:31:12- Oh, bathroom. - Quite a big bathroom.- Yeah, yeah.
0:31:12 > 0:31:15- You haven't got your shower. - But it's nicely tiled, isn't it?
0:31:15 > 0:31:19- It's all nice and clean.- It looks like it's been done quite recently.
0:31:19 > 0:31:22- I like the floor tiles. - Yeah, and it's quite spacious.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25- Yeah...- But you could put a shower in, couldn't you? Put a shower door?
0:31:25 > 0:31:29- Oh, yes... well Dad could. - Yeah, yeah.
0:31:29 > 0:31:34Very well-appointed, the bathroom, but it does lack a shower, Rani. Can we do anything about that?
0:31:34 > 0:31:38- Oh, I don't know. Let's see if we can work that out before they get to the end of the house.- OK.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41I like the fact that I get to go first.
0:31:41 > 0:31:42It's bigger than you imagine.
0:31:42 > 0:31:48- Yeah, it's a big room.- It just goes on and on. Second bedroom.
0:31:48 > 0:31:52We haven't got much of a view, but it's a good size, though.
0:31:52 > 0:31:54Yeah, this is a big bedroom, isn't it?
0:31:54 > 0:31:58Yeah. It's a nice size room, and doesn't need anything doing to it.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01No. That sort of feature there must have been...
0:32:01 > 0:32:04Perhaps it's an extension beyond there, because it does look like it.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06- That was an old window. - Used to be a window.
0:32:06 > 0:32:11I get the feeling they're going through the motions, here.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13I think they could be playing out a drama.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16- This is a nice big room.- Yeah. This looks like the master bedroom.
0:32:16 > 0:32:22The garden's quite big, considering you've got a lot out the front, you wouldn't think...
0:32:22 > 0:32:25Oh, yeah! It is a big garden!
0:32:25 > 0:32:27It's a nice and light room, isn't it?
0:32:27 > 0:32:31- Your mother could stay here.- No, I think this is the master bedroom.
0:32:31 > 0:32:33You could have chickens at the end.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37- Right.- And a little vegetable bit. - I'm not sure...- Yeah, you could.
0:32:37 > 0:32:38Aah, there you go!
0:32:38 > 0:32:40The chickens in the garden.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43Yes. Sue has started clucking about this place.
0:32:43 > 0:32:45Going into the kitchen...
0:32:45 > 0:32:49- Aw! I like the kitchen. I like this, Russ.- I like the worktops.
0:32:49 > 0:32:51- Isn't this a nice room!- Yeah, it's...
0:32:51 > 0:32:54This has definitely been added on, hasn't it?
0:32:54 > 0:32:58It's not massive, but big enough for us. You could be cooking here.
0:32:58 > 0:32:59I could sit... Oh, yes.
0:32:59 > 0:33:03And then I could be... I was gonna say waiting for our dinner, but...
0:33:03 > 0:33:09It's obviously Sue doing the cooking, cos Russell just had to stop himself from saying,
0:33:09 > 0:33:13"You do the cooking while I sit over there and wait for it!" Russell!
0:33:13 > 0:33:18- The worktops are nice.- The units are nice.- Yeah, very chunky.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21They're more upbeat about this kitchen than property two's kitchen.
0:33:21 > 0:33:24Well, you've got a bit more space around you here.
0:33:24 > 0:33:29You can entertain in the kitchen, chat to your guests whilst you were cooking away.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32They've got a shower as well!
0:33:32 > 0:33:35I just thought it was going to be a downstairs toilet.
0:33:35 > 0:33:37Yay, a shower room!
0:33:37 > 0:33:40Yes, you see! Ooh, you got very excited there!
0:33:40 > 0:33:44I got excited for Sue, cos she doubted us! She thought we'd just given her a bath.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46And we've given you a separate shower room.
0:33:46 > 0:33:50I like this little area here, look.
0:33:50 > 0:33:56Now for me that loft conversion is a workable space, but I think that is just about as tight as it can be.
0:33:56 > 0:33:58- Right.- Any smaller, it wouldn't work as a room for me.
0:33:58 > 0:34:01Oh, you've just got one bedroom upstairs.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- It's a nice, light room, isn't it? - Yes, there's plenty of light.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06So it's four bedrooms. It's good use of the space, isn't it?
0:34:06 > 0:34:12- Well, you know, would you make it a study, would you make into a spare bedroom?- Could be a gym!
0:34:12 > 0:34:14Ooh! I think Russell's too tall for up there!
0:34:14 > 0:34:16- Do you think?- Yeah, probably.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20- It's nice and quiet.- You can't see the sea, though, can you?
0:34:20 > 0:34:21You can't see a golf course, either!
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- You can't see the golf course. - I think we'll get over that, Russell.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28- Yeah.- I knew the garden wouldn't fail to impress Sue.
0:34:28 > 0:34:31- Everything she needs out here. - Yep, exactly.
0:34:31 > 0:34:34Lovely for the chickens, but there's no gym for Russell.
0:34:34 > 0:34:36Maybe we can help. Come on.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41What did you think?
0:34:41 > 0:34:43- Deceptive.- Pleasantly surprised.
0:34:43 > 0:34:47You warmed to this place as you made your way through the house?
0:34:47 > 0:34:50I think the kitchen, and then seeing the garden, the size of the garden.
0:34:50 > 0:34:54- Yeah, the size of the garden was... it's a big plot. - So very positive, then?
0:34:54 > 0:34:58- Lacking something, perhaps, for you, Russell?- Um...
0:34:58 > 0:35:01- Your gym?- The gym.- You've got plenty of space for the chickens.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- Yeah.- Is there a gym nearby?
0:35:03 > 0:35:07Well, no. We've got these two outbuildings. It's the old garage.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10They're very small, so you're not gonna use it for a car.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13I could fit an exercise bike and a cross-trainer in there, perhaps.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16And a utility and all the other stuff in there.
0:35:16 > 0:35:19You seem quite positive about this place, but how much will it cost?
0:35:19 > 0:35:23Now, so far it's one-all, that is correct, isn't it?
0:35:23 > 0:35:30Your maximum budget is £350,000, so how much is this property worth?
0:35:30 > 0:35:34- I keep changing my mind, because it is quite close to Truro.- Yeah.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37I would go 315.
0:35:37 > 0:35:39315 you're saying?
0:35:39 > 0:35:41I'm gonna go 335.
0:35:41 > 0:35:47335? Sue, you're on the right lines, because we are so close to Truro, a very desirable area to live.
0:35:47 > 0:35:52It is gonna come at a premium and then surprisingly you then went low.
0:35:52 > 0:35:55So you know where I'm going with this, don't you? Russell wins!
0:35:55 > 0:35:58Two-one!
0:35:58 > 0:36:01Because actually, because we are so local to Truro
0:36:01 > 0:36:05and it's a lovely quiet area, it's at the top end of your budget.
0:36:05 > 0:36:07It's 50 quid short of £350,000.
0:36:07 > 0:36:12- £349,950.- Yeah, yeah. It's got a lot of space, hasn't it?
0:36:12 > 0:36:14Yeah, something to think about.
0:36:14 > 0:36:17- Yes, we've given you plenty to think about now, haven't we?- Definitely.
0:36:17 > 0:36:19Three very different properties.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21Which one are you going to test-drive, though?
0:36:21 > 0:36:26Well, guys, why don't you take a moment, go and think about it, and join us very shortly.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28- Thank you.- See you later.
0:36:28 > 0:36:31- And while they do that...- Here's a quick reminder for you at home.
0:36:31 > 0:36:36My environmentally-friendly house was property one -
0:36:36 > 0:36:41an obvious choice for Russell with no work to do and a putting green/chicken run for a lawn.
0:36:41 > 0:36:44Even romantic Sue was swayed by the design and finish on this place,
0:36:44 > 0:36:47and it was under budget at 325.
0:36:47 > 0:36:50Sue was swayed until she saw the piggery, Simon.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53Not necessarily romantic by name, but definitely by nature.
0:36:53 > 0:36:56This is country living at its best.
0:36:56 > 0:37:01The thick stone walls and beautiful log burner make it a cosy little haven from the great outdoors.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04It's top end of their budget, though, at 350 grand.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08If they can't decide, maybe they'll plump for the wild card -
0:37:08 > 0:37:12a lovely, clean and very spacious compromise for them both.
0:37:12 > 0:37:16The garden is big enough for chickens, the outhouses will fit the treadmill,
0:37:16 > 0:37:20and it's just under budget at 349,950.
0:37:22 > 0:37:30So, Sue, Russell, you decided to choose property one - my choice -
0:37:30 > 0:37:34for the test-drive and a very wise choice it is, too. Why this place?
0:37:34 > 0:37:37What was it about this place that really kind of stuck out?
0:37:37 > 0:37:40It was just so different, this huge space out the back.
0:37:40 > 0:37:43Well, for me, it's got to be there's nothing to do.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46I'm gonna have loads of time for the golf course.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- Perfect.- And also I like the environmental aspects of it.
0:37:49 > 0:37:53- They do strike a chord with me, especially in the world that we live in.- Yeah.
0:37:53 > 0:37:56- So that's what did it for me, as well.- How about you, Sue?
0:37:56 > 0:38:01The kitchen and the way it goes up out of the lounge is just beautiful.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05- It hasn't got the space outside, but...- But the building itself...
0:38:05 > 0:38:08The building, the house itself is a lovely house.
0:38:08 > 0:38:11You mentioned, Russell, that there's nothing for you to do here.
0:38:11 > 0:38:13Well, we'll be the judge of that,
0:38:13 > 0:38:16because as you know, just before you test-drive the place,
0:38:16 > 0:38:19we've had our eagle-eyed surveyor give this place the once-over.
0:38:19 > 0:38:25It's not a legally binding survey, and always get your own surveys done if you proceed with this property,
0:38:25 > 0:38:30or any other property, but he's come up with some pretty interesting points. Rani?
0:38:30 > 0:38:33Right, OK. Now the first point he has mentioned.
0:38:33 > 0:38:38Right on the top landing as you walk up the stairs you may have a noticed a large glass panel.
0:38:38 > 0:38:42- Yes, yeah.- You need to get that double-checked to make sure it is actually safety glass.
0:38:42 > 0:38:44Safety glass, right.
0:38:44 > 0:38:51If not, you'll have to get that changed, and then it will also need manifestation, which means
0:38:51 > 0:38:56just something to catch your eye. A lot of people have little dots across the bottom.
0:38:56 > 0:39:03- You've got nephews that are gonna come and visit.- Yeah.- They're probably tearing round the house.
0:39:03 > 0:39:07Now our surveyor, they see an awful lot of houses and an awful lot of new-builds,
0:39:07 > 0:39:10and it's very hard to get them to enthuse.
0:39:10 > 0:39:13They're a pernickety, picky bunch.
0:39:13 > 0:39:16- He absolutely loves this place. - Great!- He really does.
0:39:16 > 0:39:22He thinks the environmental specifications are not only fabulous cutting-edge technology,
0:39:22 > 0:39:26they're also very well integrated into the building, and he really likes the interior design.
0:39:26 > 0:39:29The lovely spaces, and all the solar heating
0:39:29 > 0:39:32and the solar gain you're getting in there, so, really good stuff.
0:39:32 > 0:39:36Even better for you, Russell - you said you didn't want anything to do?
0:39:36 > 0:39:38Well, all this coating on the outside looks like paint,
0:39:38 > 0:39:44but it's called microporous coating, and that means if it ever does need painting again,
0:39:44 > 0:39:48you just put another layer on. You don't need to sand it back.
0:39:48 > 0:39:52- Superb!- You just keep adding to it and it allows the wood to breathe. Get in there and enjoy it, go on!
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- Thank you.- Eh?
0:39:55 > 0:39:57- Microporous coating!- Manifestation!
0:39:57 > 0:40:00Ooh, we're very clever today, aren't we?
0:40:02 > 0:40:06Well, we may think we've been very clever, but, do the family agree?
0:40:06 > 0:40:09Do you like it?
0:40:09 > 0:40:12- It's amazing!- A bit scary, though, with the height, isn't it?
0:40:12 > 0:40:14No, it's gorgeous!
0:40:14 > 0:40:19Don't forget the views! What about the views!
0:40:19 > 0:40:22Mum, have you seen the window up there?
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Oh, crumbs!
0:40:24 > 0:40:26Ooh, Leonard's found the boiler!
0:40:26 > 0:40:28What do you think, Dad?
0:40:28 > 0:40:32Yeah, it's a sealed system, so you'll never have problems with pressure,
0:40:32 > 0:40:34and that's the underfloor heating.
0:40:34 > 0:40:36Really? I didn't realise it had underfloor heating.
0:40:36 > 0:40:40There's underfloor heating on both floors, on upstairs and downstairs.
0:40:40 > 0:40:42- Really? - So, Leonard is in his element.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44- And so is Russell!- A hole in one?
0:40:44 > 0:40:46That's tricky.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50I know it's a modern house, but you could have like a period fireplace would look nice, you know.
0:40:50 > 0:40:54- Sue's trying to get some traditional features in somewhere.- Mantelpiece.
0:40:54 > 0:40:57- I think I'd go for a wood burner. - It would look lovely, wouldn't it!
0:41:01 > 0:41:03A hole in one!
0:41:03 > 0:41:05Easy when you know how!
0:41:05 > 0:41:09Sue, how did it feel to spend more time in this property?
0:41:09 > 0:41:13I like it even more, I think, actually now. Yeah, yeah, I do.
0:41:13 > 0:41:16- What about you, Russell? - Yeah, I do like it a lot.
0:41:16 > 0:41:23What made me know that this was the place to come to also was our Leonard...father-in-law,
0:41:23 > 0:41:28was so excited to look at the boilers and heating. You could see that he was excited, couldn't you?
0:41:28 > 0:41:32So it got the seal of approval from the family as well?
0:41:32 > 0:41:34- Yeah.- Definitely!- And Tom and Sam. - Tom and Sam loved it as well.
0:41:34 > 0:41:36OK, then.
0:41:36 > 0:41:38You seem to love the property. We know its limitations -
0:41:38 > 0:41:40that's the outside space.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43- The family have given it a seal of approval.- You have the cash.
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- Yeah.- So...how have we done?
0:41:46 > 0:41:48To Buy Or Not To Buy?
0:41:48 > 0:41:51Well, we both think that it's a definite maybe.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- Yes.- We're gonna take a bit more time. We're not sure of the area,
0:41:55 > 0:42:00- but we love the environmental aspects of the house.- And the space.
0:42:00 > 0:42:01And so definite maybe.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03OK. A definite maybe - hmm.
0:42:03 > 0:42:07- I think we can push them on this, don't you?- OK, let's try.- Let's try.
0:42:07 > 0:42:09Camborne's absolutely gorgeous.
0:42:09 > 0:42:15You wouldn't normally have thought of it and you won't get a bargain like this! Look at the space here!
0:42:15 > 0:42:16Has he pushed you hard enough?
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- Um...- No, a bit more!
0:42:19 > 0:42:22- Well, listen, we sincerely hope it's the top of your list.- Yeah.
0:42:22 > 0:42:26And bear in mind, you know, you are homeless by the end of the week.
0:42:26 > 0:42:28This is true. Thank you.
0:42:28 > 0:42:33- It is available right now.- Yes, that's a plus.- I'm not gonna push them all the way, am I?- No.
0:42:33 > 0:42:34We need a bit more time.
0:42:34 > 0:42:37- We hope you've enjoyed the day. - It's been great.
0:42:37 > 0:42:41- And given you plenty to think about before you move here.- Definitely!
0:42:41 > 0:42:42- Shall we make our way?- We shall.
0:42:42 > 0:42:45- Thanks very much.- Thank you.- Bye.
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