Escape to the Country

Two years in London has been plenty for Tim, Donna, and their young son James. Now a new job sends them to the Peak District. Tim wants a DIY project but Donna’s not so sure. Melissa Porter finds out how adventurous they are with their £600k budget.

Arun is a bit of a property expert, and he and his wife Rita want to move to Herefordshire where Arun plans to raise pet pigs! So he needs outbuildings and land as well as a house which is full of character.

Artist Julia seeks Dorset inspiration, trading her London flat for a family home. Can £200k meet her dreams?

When Kay and Paul’s young son fell dangerously ill last year, they decided to get out of Cannock and head for North Shropshire. They boy’s grandmother is coming too, so it means the hunt is on for a large house with an annex and land to keep horses.