Escape to the Country: House hunters overwhelmed by property An Escape to the Country couple were left reeling after their quest for a dream house was brought to an unexpected halt. During the Friday segment of the popular BBC show, Alistair Appleton was on a crusade to assist a duo in locating their ideal residence. Jon and his wife Jo had set their sights on commencing a fresh existence in Wiltshire.
The stakes were high for Appleton due to the fact that two decades ago, the couple sold their previous dwelling and spent an impressive six years globe-trotting. Starting the conversation, Jon revealed: "We live a slightly different life and a bit more nomadic." His wife continued: "We had a bit of a change in our lifestyle six years ago.
" "We have just decided it was time to shake things up a bit because our children had left home," reports Wales Online . Jon and wife Jo were hoping to start a new life in Wiltshire (Image: BBC) stated Jon, adding, "So we decided to go out and see the rest of the world." Explaining their decision to establish new roots in Wiltshire, Jo shed light on their reasoning with: "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.
" Poised with a budget of £325,000, they desired a property brimming with character, preferably featuring at least two bedrooms, an open plan kitchen-diner, a quaint garden, and within walking distance to a village. A series of property viewings were ar.