On a recent heart-tugging episode of Escape To The Country, Essex couple Victoria and Barry shared their deep-seated desire for a proud family home in Scotland's scenic Perth and Kinross. With aspirations for a large garden, accessible transport, and a nearby rugby club and a budget of £420,000, they embarked on a journey to find serenity away from bustling roads. Opening up to the audience, Victoria confided: "We want somewhere to be proud of when we invite people over and at the moment we just don't feel like we can do that."
Presenter Steve Brown was determined to find them their dream home, and it was a historic 'mystery house' in Monikie, Angus, with an asking price of £349,000 that stole their hearts. This picturesque 19th century gate house boasted four sizable bedrooms, expansive garden space and ample areas for hosting. Victoria couldn't hide her excitement about the property, sharing: "It's definitely somewhere that we would feel proud for people to come to us."
In an endearing twist, Wales Online reported that the show concluded with news of Victoria and Barry saying goodbye to their Essex home and getting closer to calling the enchanting mystery house their own, reports the Mirror. Presenter Steve shared the exciting update: "Victoria and Barry took the children back to see the house the very next day. I'm happy to report, they've had their offer accepted. I know they're going to love living there and we wish them every success for their new lives in Scotland."
Meanwhile, The Chase's Jenny Ryan has revealed she's still on the hunt for her dream home despite falling head over heels for a cottage on BBC's Escape to the Country. Keen to move "back home" to the countryside near Bolton, Jenny and her boyfriend Thom enlisted the help of presenter Jules Hudson to find their perfect rural retreat on Celebrity Escape to the Country.
After relocating to London to pursue her TV career and joining the team of The Chase, the quiz genius made the city her home base. However, it was a quaint Lancashire cottage with stunning woodland views and convenient transport links for filming The Chase that really stole the couple's hearts. Unfortunately, Jenny later informed her Instagram followers that she didn't manage to secure the stone cottage after all. When she requested another viewing, the house was snapped up by another buyer, leading Jenny to joke "the search continues".
