ETTC: Guests reveals which house they liked the most Escape to the Country 's Jules Hudson issued a devastating update when a couple missed out on their dream home. In an emotional episode of the popular BBC programme on Tuesday, Jules assisted a couple in their transition from urban Hove to rural Devon. Chris, who had worked for an accountancy firm, along with his wife Sarah, an educational consultant, were looking forward to embarking on a rural lifestyle.
Sarah shared her anticipation, remarking: "The thing that excites me about a move to the countryside is the space we are going to have. We'd Ideally like to have a bit of land that's got a cottage on it or an annex for my mum." The pair, who married in 2016, had a budget of £1.
4m to secure a property brimming with charm and ample space. Their criteria included no fewer than four to five bedrooms, expansive kitchen and living areas, and additional room to welcome guests. A big requirement for them was securing three to four acres of land, an independent annex, and enough seclusion for comfortable living, ideally at the edge of a village yet conveniently within 40 minutes of a railway station, reports WalesOnline .
Escape to the Country's Chris and Sarah lost their dream home (Image: BBC) Recognising the magnitude of the task before him, Jules noted: "Now this move isn't just about Chris and Sarah. There are two generations hoping to make the move with them. "Toni, Sarah's mum, who's looking for a genuine sense of independ.