Escape to the Country stars reject all property choices | UK News

Escape to the Country returned with a new episode on Thursday, sixth March, as presenter Steve Brown ventured to the Welsh Borders to support Jo and Martin to find their good countryside retreat.

The couple, from Reading, expressed their need to relocate to a more rural setting and begin anew.

With a funds of £550,000, they sought a property with up to 4 bedrooms, an outbuilding or enough space to assemble one, up to two acres of land, and proximity to a city within 5 miles.

Steve offered the duo with three distinct properties in numerous areas on the well-liked BBC programme.

The first property, located in Six Bells, Blaenau Gwent, was a indifferent farmhouse that includes three reception areas, 4 bedrooms, an outbuilding, and 1.7 acres of land, all for £550,000. It appeared to be the superb alternative for Martin and Jo.

However, Jo, regardless of describing it as “homely and warm,” expressed reservations about the outdoors space, stating, “I’m not sure how that would be for us, for animals, and what we want to do. It’s quite steep and treacherous.”

The second property, positioned in Ganarew, Herefordshire, was additionally a indifferent farmhouse. This home boasted a conservatory, a spacious lounge and eating space, and three bedrooms, with an asking price of presents over £535,000, reviews Wales Online.

Jo and Martin have been initially awestruck by Steve’s second option, labelling it “a dream” and “stunning”, with Jo changing into visibly emotional.

While they have been charmed by the property, the couple in the end determined towards it as the garden did not meet their expectations. Martin confessed to feeling a “buzz” upon getting into the home, however the garden measurement was a important “stumbling block.”

The final home they seen was a charming semi-detached cottage boasting 5 bedrooms, two reception rooms, and twin gardens, all for £550,000.

Although the property gave Martin and Jo a lot to ponder, it fell short of their superb. Jo admired the garden, describing it as “really, really nice” however in the end “too pretty” for conserving animals.

In a concluding dialogue with host Steve, the pair disclosed that none of the properties had ticked all the packing containers. However, they remained upbeat about their countryside home hunt, affirming that their journey had not been in useless.

Escape to the Country airs on weekdays at 3pm on BBC One