Escape to the Country's latest episode saw emotions run high as a couple's hunt for their perfect abode came to an unexpected halt. On Friday's instalment of the beloved BBC programme, Alistair Appleton was on hand to assist Jon and his wife Jo in their quest to find a new home in Wiltshire. With the stakes high after selling their last house over two decades ago and spending six years globetrotting, the pair were eager to settle down.
Jon kicked things off by explaining: "We live a slightly different life and a bit more nomadic." Jo chimed in with: "We had a bit of a change in our lifestyle six years ago." READ MORE: BBC Escape to the Country star forced to halt show as couple 'can't control themselves' "We just decided it was time to shake things up a bit because our children had left home," Jon elaborated, adding, "So we decided to go out and see the rest of the world ," reports Wales Online .
Jo shared the reasons behind choosing Wiltshire for their fresh start: "We've done a few house visits in this area and we just love the countryside around here and it just feels comfortable for us." With £325,000 to spend, the couple were on the lookout for a property brimming with character, at least two bedrooms, and an open plan kitchen-diner, but they also wanted a manageable garden and proximity to a village. Alistair lined up several viewings, but it was a particular property at Devizes Marina that took the couple by surprise, presenting an option they hadn't previously consid.