Brand new series in which property hunters search for their dream home on the coast or in the country. This time, Wendy and Christopher have retired, and plan to move to Northumberland, making it a base to explore the UK in their campervan. Should they spend their £175,000 budget on the coast or in the country?
Patricia, Mark and their dog Troy have £200,000 to spend on a holiday home in Somerset. But should Troy's walkies be along the beach or through the countryside?
University lecturer Paul wants to leave the city for a more peaceful life. Can Kerr Drummond convince him to buy by the beach, or will he choose one of Sara Damergi's countryside options?
Pauline and Graham are retiring to Devon or Cornwall. But while she wants to paint in the countryside, he wants to buy a yacht and take to the sea. Where should they buy their new home?
Andrea wants to live the beach life in Northumberland but Les wants countryside solitude.
Brian and Marjory were born in Scotland but for the last 40 years they have lived in Bedfordshire; now they are approaching retirement it is time to return home. But while Marjory envisages sea views, Brian wants an expanse of Scottish landscape he can call his own. Coastal fan Kerr Drummond embraces the chance to showcase the beautiful coast of his homeland, competing against country property finder Sara Damergi to find them the perfect home for their budget of ú400,000.
Elaine lives in Derbyshire but is finally ready to take the leap and move to Kent where she hopes to start a whole new life as an alternative therapist. Her dilemma is that while she knows and loves the countryside, she has always wanted to live by the sea. For her ideal budget of ú240k, country expert Sara Damergi battles against coastal property finder Kerr Drummond to find her the perfect home.
With their children all grown up, Rob and Wendy are finally free to move to Devon and find the house they both have always dreamed of. They are open to all styles of property but Rob loves the country while Wendy has always wanted to walk out her door and stroll on the beach. For their budget of ú600,000 coastal fan Kerr Drummond and country property finder Sara Damergi compete to find them the perfect property - but will it be on the coast or in the country?
Andrew and Elizabeth have fallen in love with the Isle of Wight and dream of starting a whole new life on the island but can't agree on where to look. Sculptor Elizabeth is easily swept off her feet by a sea view but practical plumber Andrew is keen to keep her feet firmly on the ground and believes the house they want with the land they need, will be found in the countryside. Coastal fan Kerr Drummond and country girl Sara Damergi do battle to find them their perfect home for a budget of ú300,000.
Retired architect Libby is finally hoping to fulfil a lifelong dream - to open her own stud eventing yard. She would love to live by the sea in North Devon or Somerset but believes the land she needs will only be found in the countryside. Coastal property finder Kerr Drummond and country expert Sara Damergi battle it out to make Libby's dream come true for her budget of ú1.3 million.
Marika lives in Germany, while her two sons live in the UK. With the arrival of her first grandson, she now feels it is time to make a more permanent base here to be closer to her family, but she is torn between a love for Kent's glorious beaches and its green rolling hills. Country expert Sara Damergi takes on coastal property finder Kerr Drummond in the hunt to find Marika her dream home for her ú400k budget.
Life coach Daniel and stay-at-home mum Nicolette both want to move from the suburbs of Peterborough to the wide open space of East Anglia, but while Nicolette loves a vibrant coastal community, Daniel wants a peaceful rural retreat. With The Broads at her disposal Sara Damergi tries to find a house that will please them both, while her coastal rival Kerr Drummond hunts for the quieter side of seaside living, but who will deliver that dream home for Daniel and Nicolette's ú200K budget?
IT Manager Ben dreams of spending his spare time surfing the waves of north Devon, but his partner Gemma wants to find a picture postcard cottage nestled in rolling countryside with lots of space for their daughter Isla. Kerr Drummond takes up the challenge to find them a perfect coastal home, while Sara Damergi heads inland determined to secure their perfect property in Devon's rolling hills for a budget of ú400,000.
Clare has recently sold her business and now wants to buy a holiday home in North Wales. She loves long walks in the country with her dogs but also wants to enjoy everything coastal living has to offer, so she has enlisted the help of coastal property finder Kerr Drummond and country expert Sara Damergi to help solve her dilemma. Sara and Kerr compete to find Clare the perfect property for her ideal budget of ú170,000.
Andrew and Lesley have been looking for a new home for over a year but have found nothing that matches their very clear needs. The challenge is that while they both agree that Somerset is the ideal county, Andrew wants a plot of land in the country while Lesley would happily compromise for a place along the coast. Country expert Sara Damergi and coastal property finder Kerr Drummond battle it out to find Andrew and Lesley a home they both will love for their budget of ú600k.
Having divided their time for the last 19 years between their cottage in Scotland and their home in Spain, Ian and Ann want to settle down near their children in Sunderland. However Ann is a keen nature lover and wants to live in the country, while Ian was born along this coast and dreams of living by the seaside. Can Kerr persuade Ann that seaside living is best or will Sara manage to find a rural retreat that Ian will love? They both compete to find the perfect home for a budget of ú175,000.
Anna and her husband Wolde have very different dreams for their holiday home on the Hampshire/Dorset border. Anna loves the sound of the sea and would like a place on the coast. Wolde loves uninterrupted countryside views and the peace and quiet of rural life. Countryside expert Sara Damergi and coastal fan Kerr Drummond compete to find them a home that will please them both. With three chances each, which location will deliver the perfect home for their ú900,000 budget?
Renee and Matt met 18 months ago and are now excited at the prospect of finding their very first home together. They both love the beauty of North Devon, but while Matt believes nothing beats a vibrant coastal town, Renee dreams of a picturesque market town surrounded by rolling fields. For their ú150k budget Kerr Drummond is determined to find them that perfect place by the seaside, while Sara Damergi believes they would be far happier in the countryside.
Godelieve wants to buy a dream home in West Sussex, but she also wants to help her daughter Sally-Anne with a deposit for her first home in London; can she do both? Coastal expert Kerr and country fan Sara compete to make Godelieve's dream come true for her budget of ú450k, but it swiftly becomes clear she may need to make some compromises if she hopes to move to this expensive part of the country.
Sandy and Andy are eager to find their perfect holiday home in Dorset, but with Andy away working in China it has been left to Sandy to make the big decision on their dream home. With their great friend Jules along to fight Andy's country corner, coastal loving Sandy struggles to find a location she loves with the space she needs. Undaunted country girl Sara and coastal expert Kerr compete to deliver on that dream home for their budget of ú250,000.
John and Sue live in Kent but want to move up to Lincolnshire where they can be closer to their family. But Sue wants a rural retreat surrounded by country views, while John has always dreamed of living near the water. Sara Damergi embraces the challenge in the country, delivering lakes and private swimming pools to tempt John to her team, but Kerr Drummond feels confident that the coast will deliver everything they both want for their budget of ú400,000.
Roger and Anne have both now retired and want to move from the commuter town of Swanscombe to somewhere more peaceful - but this is a daunting step as they have lived in the same house for the last 42 years. It is left up to coastal property finder Kerr Drummond to battle it out with country expert Sara Damergi to find them their dream new home for a budget of ú310,000.
Sue and Roy set Kerr Drummond and Sara Damergi one of their biggest challenges: to find them a dream home in the hot property market of Dorset for their budget of ú90,000. Sue dreams of taking up sea fishing and would love a view of the ocean, while keen marathon runner Roy wants nothing more than the wide open countryside. With six properties to show them, will Sara find them a country house or will Kerr beat the odds and deliver them a coastal dream?
Tony and Debbie have very clear ideas of what their final home should be like, but they don't know where it should be. Debbie loves the peace and quiet of country life, while Tony prefers the buzz of coastal living. Country expert Sara Damergi and coastal fan Kerr Drummond compete to find a perfect home for their budget of ú350,000.
Tree surgeon Toby and his wife Marika are eager to buy their dream home in Cornwall, but while Toby wants to be within walking distance of a Cornish beach, Marika wants land for a vegetable patch. Hunting in one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in Britain, country girl Sara Damergi and coastal fan Kerr Drummond have their work cut out competing to find everything Toby and Marika want for a budget of ú180,000.
Shirley reconnected with her childhood sweetheart David a few years ago, and now they want to buy their first home together in Cornwall. The challenge is David wants to live by the beach while Shirley loves the countryside. As a busy builder, Dave can't spare the time to join the hunt so has asked his best friend Dawn to help Shirley make the right choice and fight his coastal corner. Coastal expert Kerr Drummond and country fan Sara Damergi compete to find them their perfect property for a budget of ú300,000.
Colin and Jane have lived in the same house in Cheltenham for 25 years, but now with their children all grown up they are free to make their dream move to Dorset. However, Jane dreams of living on the coast to inspire her painting, while Colin wants to ride his motorbike through the hills and valleys of the countryside. It is left to country property finder Sara Damergi and coastal expert Kerr Drummond to battle it out and find them their ideal home for their budget of ú500,000.
Carla lives with her mother Doreen in Middlesex. She has a busy life in fashion, but dreams of escaping to a holiday home in the countryside. However, Doreen has recently had a hip operation and believes that a coastal home would be the perfect place to get fighting fit. Coastal property finder Kerr Drummond competes with country fan Sara Damergi to find them a relaxing holiday home in Essex for their budget of ú350,000.
After living their whole married life in the town of Stevenage, Ian and Steph want to retire to Norfolk, but while Ian wants the peace and quiet of country life, Steph wants to embrace the buzz of a coastal community. Coastal property finder Kerr Drummond and country expert Sara Damergi battle it out to find them their dream home for their budget of ú300,000.
David and Anne are now semi-retired and spend half the year in Costa Rica, but the rest of the time they want to live in David's childhood home of east Scotland. Anne loves the beach and is relying on coastal property finder Kerr Drummond to make her dream come true. But David is certain the space they want for the budget they have can only be found in the countryside, and it's up to Sara Damergi to prove her country credentials and deliver. Sara and Kerr compete to find the perfect property for a budget of ú150,000.
Katrina and Nigel are keen to relocate to Cornwall after 27 years in London. Katrina has fond memories of being by the sea as a child, while Nigel's got his heart set on long country walks.
John and Karen live in Cheshire and have £400,000 to spend in North Wales. John would love to have the sea close by, while Karen loves the changing colours of the countryside.
Simon and Caroline are hoping to find their forever home in the Isle of Wight. Caroline wants a change of lifestyle by moving to the country, but Simon wants to continue living by the sea.
Mary and Gary have £130,000 to spend on their forever home on the Cumbria/Lancashire borders. While Mary would love to have the sea close by, Gary is drawn to the energy of the countryside.
Boarding school teachers Alex and Emma want to buy their first home together on the Isle of Wight. But while Alex has happy memories of coastal living, Emma prefers the countryside.
andy and Keith are making the big move to Cornwall with a budget of £220,000. They are after the perfect forever home to retire in, which includes a decent garden for their beloved dog Peggy, and space for their motorhome. Their only struggle is the location, as Mandy wants to be beside the seaside, while Keith is after a rural retreat. They are joined by countryside expert Kirsty Duffy, while property developer David Bull is keen to show them the benefits of living by the coast.
John and Carolyn are looking for their dream property in Devon with a budget of £700,000. With their current home being in the countryside, Carolyn loves the lifestyle and wants to enjoy the tranquillity it offers, while John is keen for a change and wants to enjoy the buzz of the coast. The couple are joined by countryside fan Kirsty Duffy who is keen to convince them that a rural setting will be the perfect location for them whereas coastal expert David Bull plans to present them properties near breath-taking beaches.
Tony and Sheila share a mutual love of Norfolk, and after years of visiting together and with family and friends, they are finally taking the plunge and planning a move there, with a budget of £300,000. They just face one problem: Tony wants to live in the country while Sheila's heart is by the coast. They are joined by presenter and countryside enthusiast Sara Damergi who is keen to appeal to Sheila's love for characterful and cosy cottage, while coastal expert Kerr Drummond hopes to lure Tony towards the coast with houses that have a period seaside charm.
Retiring plumber Paul and his partner Mandy have been together for four years, but haven't lived with each other yet. Moving from Surrey, they're looking for their first home together in Sussex. They need a family house big enough for Mandy's teenagers, and to entertain family and friends. While Mandy is keen on the countryside, Paul feels the pull of the coast. For their £600,000 budget, Kirsty Duffy is determined to find them an ideal country property, while David Bull is angling for the coast.
Rachel and Charman married two years ago, but faced tough obstacles when Rachel was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Now healthy and eager for a new start, they are looking to relocate and buy their first home together in Devon - but while Charman wants to be able to walk to the coast, Rachel has always enjoyed her country roots. For their budget of £320,000, property expert David Bull plans to entice them to the coast, while ex-estate agent Kirsty Duffy is all about the countryside.
Obsessive West Ham supporters Ann and David have been together for 18 years. As their three daughters between them have flown the nest, they are eager to move back to David's homeland of Essex and be closer to their team's stadium with a max budget of £350,000. However, while Ann wants to be near the hustle and bustle of the coast, David would prefer the quiet life offered by the countryside. Coastal expert David Bull is keen to sway David towards the coast, while countryside fan Kirsty Duffy plans to win over Ann to the country.
Retired engineer Barry and his Maltese-born partner Pauline have been a couple for seven years. They're now ready to set up home together and have chosen Suffolk as their dream destination. For their budget of £425,000, David Bull is determined to woo country-loving Pauline over to the coast - whilst Kirsty Duffy is working on Barry and trying to win him over to the countryside.
Louisa and Julian are looking to move from their one bedroom home in Middlesex for more space in south Devon. With their budget of £260,000, Kerr Drummond is determined to fulfil Louisa's dream of living by the sea, while Sara Damergi is fighting for the countryside.
Jane and Gordon have been together for over a year. They currently live in Essex and have £300,000 to spend in East Sussex, on their first property purchase together. As they near retirement, Gordon would love to have the sea close by, whilst Jane loves all that the countryside has to offer. Coastal enthusiast David Bull is keen to sway Jane towards the coast, while countryside fan Kirsty Duffy plans to win over Gordon to the country.
Swedish born Ann and vintage car enthusiast Keith have been together for six years. Now they want to retire to Suffolk so they can still be in easy reach of their families. For their budget of £400,000 they ideally want three bedrooms, a sizeable garden and space for Keith to do up his old car. But will former estate agent Kirsty Duffy persuade sea-loving Ann to live in the country or will property expert David Bull persuade Keith to embrace the Suffolk coast?
Lesley and Ian are planning a move to Dorset with a £500,000 budget. They want a holiday house that they will eventually settle in for good once they retire. While Ian wants to enjoy the pleasant pastures of the countryside, Leslie would love to have the sound of the sea close by. Coastal enthusiast Kerr Drummond is keen to sway Ian towards the coast, while Countryside fan Sara Damergi plans to win over Leslie to the country.
Leanne and Ricky live together in Chipping Norton, where Leanne has lived all her life. Having holidayed together in Ricky's homeland of Scotland many times, they have fallen in love with the place, but while Leanne is keen to finally be close to the sea, Ricky prefers rural landscapes. For their budget of £220,000, coastal fan Kerr Drummond is keen to sway Ricky towards the coast, while countryside expert Sara Damergi plans to win Leanne over to the countryside.
Retired couple Tim and Sue recently met through a charity where Tim volunteered. They've decided they should move into their forever home together in Somerset, but while Tim hopes to move away from the coast and into the countryside, Sue has other ideas. For their budget of £390,000, coastal fan David Bull is keen to recruit Tim to team coast, while ex estate agent Kirsty Duffy plans to win Sue over to the countryside.
Hypnotherapist David and wildlife enthusiast Carolynne have fallen in love with Northumberland after many holidays there, and are now looking for their forever home in the region. For their budget of £375,000, David Bull is determined to find David the coastal home he hankers after and to win Carolynne over. Meanwhile, country-loving Kirsty is trying to persuade him to settle in the peace and tranquillity of his wife's favourite - the countryside.
House hunters Geunor and Ian have left their home in Cheltenham in search of the perfect property in Cornwall. Ian spent much of his youth in Cornwall and hopes to return and revive his passion for surfing, while Geunor wants to immerse herself in community life by volunteering. For their budget of £850,000 coastal fan Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the sea, but country property expert Sara Damergi thinks they would be much happier in a rural location.
House hunters Michelle and Peter are hoping to make the big move from their family home in Berkshire to Devon, where they currently own a holiday home. For their budget of £450,000 coastal expert Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the sea, but country fan Sara Damergi thinks they would be far happier moving to the countryside.
Retired Doctor Dilip and wife Jostyna are planning to move from their apartment in London to a larger family home in Hampshire. Dilip yearns for a life by the seaside while Jostyna loves the English countryside. For their budget of £700,000 coastal expert Kerr Drummond is keen to convince them to buy a home by the sea, but country property expert Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to a more rural lifestyle.
Kieran and Maryna are looking for their perfect home in Kent. Having lived overseas since 1985, they now want to lay down some roots with their beloved dog Bran. But while Maryna loves the countryside, Kieran has his heart set on the coast. For their budget of £1.1 million, coastal expert Kerr Drummond is keen to showcase a life beside the seaside, while country property expert Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to a more rural lifestyle.
HR Manager Rose and her daughter Caitlan are planning to move from Buckinghamshire to Devon. Rose grew up on the coast of Devon and has fond memories of life by the seaside, while Caitlan has spent much of her childhood in the country. For their budget of £600,000 coastal expert Kerr Drummond is keen to convince them to buy a home by the seaside, but country property expert Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to a more rural lifestyle.
Craig and Jacqueline are moving back to the UK after 14 years of living in the South of France. They both want to settle in Cornwall but can't decide on where. Jacqueline is in love with the British countryside, while Craig is drawn to a life by the sea. For their budget of ú450,000, coastal expert Kerr Drummond is determined to find them the perfect place by the sea, but Sara Damergi thinks they'd be happier living in a rural setting.
Newlyweds Kanagasingham and Lesley are looking for a love nest in East Sussex after they visited the Seven Sisters cliffs and fell for the area's charms. Being quite a spiritual person, Kanagasingham wants the relaxed and peaceful surroundings the countryside has to offer, while Lesley loves the coastal lifestyle. For their budget of £375,000, property expert Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the sea, but countryside property finder Sara Damergi thinks they'd suit a more rural lifestyle.
Retired couple Keith and Sharon are planning to move from Essex after 35 years in search of a quieter life in Devon. They are keen animal lovers and will be taking their beloved dog and four chickens with them, and also hope to adopt some donkeys. So they want a house with plenty of land, but they can't decide where, as Keith loves the coast, while Sharon is all for country living. For their budget of ú675,000 Kerr is keen to convince them to buy a home by the sea, but Sara hopes to sell the merits of rural living.
Mother and daughter Jane and Georgia are looking the perfect family home for them and their partners in the Gower Peninsula. But while Georgia and her fiancÚ Simon pine for a life in the country, mum Jane and husband Ed are longing for a house by the sea. For their budget of ú650,000, our property experts guide their decision: Kerr is determined to find them the ideal coastal home, but Sara is keen to sway them to country life.
Richard, Janine and their two young children are planning to move from the outskirts of London to Dorset/Hampshire in search of a larger family home. Richard is desperate to live by the seaside, while Janine is passionate about country life. For their budget of ú525,000 coastal expert Kerr is keen to convince them to buy a home by the coast, but country property expert Sara believes they would be much happier in a rural home.
Sara Damergi and Kerr Drummond help Tony and Michelle, who have lived in Oxfordshire for 10 years and are keen to sample a more relaxed pace of life in Dorset.
Retired couple Stephen and Eithne have £450,000 for their forever home in Wales. Eithne wants to live by the sea, while Stephen is a country boy at heart. Sara and Kerr help them decide.
Semi-retired couple Rob and Christine are looking to downsize from Yorkshire to Norfolk. Christine loves the hustle and bustle of the sea front, while Rob wants a peaceful rural setting.
Music-loving surveyor Diepiri and fashion designer Ethel are looking for a holiday home in Dorset. Ethel wants a life by the coast while Diepiri loves the calm of the country.
Retired couple Philip and Susan are on the hunt for their first home together. With £270,000 they hope to make the move from Northampton to the borders of Dorset, Devon and Somerset.
Jane and Jim are hoping to find their dream home in Devon for £400,000. But the twist is they have already made an offer on a country house - can Kerr or Sara find them somewhere better?
Yeoman of the Guards David and his wife Judith have lived in the Tower of London for the past 12 years and are now looking for a quieter pace of life in South Wales. Judith longs for a life in the country, while David is keen to be beside the seaside. For their budget of £300,000, property experts Sara and Kerr help solve their dilemma.
Joanne and Ernest are looking to move from the outskirts of London to the perfect family home in Kent, with a budget of £450,000. But while Joanne thinks their family will benefit from the clean air and calming influence of the countryside, Ernest thinks they will be happier and healthier on the coast. Kerr shows them what is available on the coast while Sara shows off the best countryside properties.
After living in Lancashire for 30 years, maths teacher Sheila and her civil servant husband Billa are now in search of the perfect property in North Yorkshire. Having holidayed in the area, Billa has fallen for the countryside while Sheila has a soft spot for the shoreline. For their budget of £250,000 coastal property expert Kerr is adamant he'll convince them both to live by the seaside, but country fan Sara has other intentions.
House hunters Polly and Dave have moved back to the UK from America, with their dog Sprout. They are on the search for their dream home in Kent near Dave's family. For their budget of £325,000, coastal expert Kerr is determined to find them a home by the sea, but country property finder Sara thinks they would be far happier staying inland.
Liz and Andrew have sold their motorcycle business in Watford, ready to take early retirement. They've chosen Devon as the place to search for their dream home, which must include land for a smallholding for Liz and plenty of outbuildings for Andrew's beloved cars and motorbikes. Liz dreams of a property with a coastal view, while Andrew believes they'll find more land in the countryside. For their budget of £650,000, interior designer Kerr Drummond impresses them with some stunning properties on the coast, while property expert Kirsty Duffy wows them with how far their budget will stretch in the country. So will it be a victory for Coast or Country?
Debbie and Paul are selling their home in Warrington and are planning a move to north Wales. Debbie, who works from home as a PR manager, wants to find a property within walking distance of the coast, whereas painter and decorator Paul prefers a country backdrop with a garage for his beloved bike. Kirsty Duffy searches the Welsh countryside to find Debbie and Paul the best properties for their budget of £350,000, while Kerr Drummond scours the north Wales coast to find them their dream home. But which one of them will find the winning house?
Miles and Carolyne are leaving Berkshire for a new life in Cumbria. Carolyne wants to find a property in the countryside with enough land to raise animals, but Miles is hankering for a property close to the sea, where he spent many a happy childhood holiday. Kerr Drummond shows them what their budget of £450,000 will get them on the coast, while Kirsty Duffy delivers some imposing properties in the countryside. So will it be a victory for Coast or Country?
Expats Andrew and Anouchka are currently living in Sweden, but with their second child on the way, they're planning a move back to east Scotland to be nearer to family. Having lived in coastal cities in Australia for a large part of her life, Anouchka would love to move back by the sea. However, Scottish-born Andrew prefers the Fife countryside, where he spent many a happy childhood holiday with his grandparents. Coastal property expert Kerr Drummond will be trying to convince them that their budget of £500,000 will be better spent by the sea, while country advocate Kirsty Duffy wants to prove they'll get much more for their money further inland.
Expats Mags and Murray are moving back from Dubai to start a glamping business in Somerset. They're looking for a property with plenty of land, which Murray believes they are more likely to find in the countryside. But coast-loving Mags thinks their business will be far more successful if they're based by the sea. Kirsty Duffy wows them with some characterful countryside properties for their £600,000 budget, while Kerr Drummonds attempts to convince them that the Somerset coast is a far better place to live and work.
Best friends and neighbours Malika and Steven are leaving west London for a new life in Cumbria. They've decided to pool their budgets and buy a property together, but they're torn on where it should be. Steven longs to live in a traditional seaside town, but Moroccan-born Malika desperately wants to experience the quintessential British countryside. Property expert Kirsty Duffy impresses them with some picturesque country properties in the Lake District, while coastal lover Kerr Drummond fights back with some jaw-dropping houses by the sea. So will it be a victory for Coast or Country?
Lee and Heulwen are relocating from south Wales to south Devon and are hoping to find their forever home. The trouble is, Heulwen wants a characterful property in the countryside while Lee would prefer a modern build by the coast. Kirsty Duffy shows them the best of what their £375,000 budget can get them in the countryside while Kerr Drummond takes them to some impressive properties on the South Devon coast. But can they help them resolve their dilemma?
Interior designer Kerrie is planning a move to the Wirral Peninsula, and she's enlisted her friend Tim to help her make the right decision. Kerrie's heart is fixed on a move to the coast, where she's always dreamed of living. But her head is telling her to settle in the country, close to where her daughter is at boarding school. Coastal property expert Kerr Drummond takes Kerrie to some property hot spots on the Wirral coast, while former estate agent Kirsty Duffy shows her how far her £600,000 budget will stretch in the countryside. But will it be heart or head that wins out?
Craig and Estelle are planning to move their family from Dewsbury to east Yorkshire for a quieter pace of life. Craig wants to find a countryside property within commuting distance of Leeds, whereas Estelle longs to live on the coast. Former estate agent Kirsty Duffy shows them three impressive countryside properties, while interior designer Kerr Drummond shows them what their budget of £425,000 can get them on the coast. So will it be a victory for Coast or Country?
Gill and Paul are retiring to Dorset and they're looking for a home they can futureproof. Gill would like to live near to the Jurassic Coast with its stunning sea views, whereas Paul would prefer to be further inland within walking distance of a quaint country pub. Kirsty Duffy entices them to the country with three properties within their budget of £630,000, while Kerr Drummond tries to turn the tide with three stunning coastal properties for them to view. But which one of them will come out on top?
Tom and Colette are leaving Buckinghamshire to find their forever home in Dorset. Colette has her sights set on a glamorous lifestyle in the sought-after locations of Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs, while Tom would prefer a quieter life in the countryside, near to a traditional village pub. Kerr Drummond shows them the very best of what their £1,200,000 budget can get them on the coast, while Kirsty Duffy takes them to view some impressive properties in the countryside. But which will come out on top?
Recently-retired police officers Sian and Alan are leaving Greater Manchester for a quieter life in Pembrokeshire. Sian longs to return to her roots with a home in a quiet country village, but triathlete Alan would rather live by the coast so he can train every day in the sea. Kerr Drummond navigates the Pembrokeshire coastline in a bid to find them their dream home within their budget of £350,000, while Kirsty Duffy ploughs through the south Wales countryside as she tries her best to source their forever home.
Kerr Drummond and Kirsty Duffy face one of their toughest challenges to date when they're asked to find three properties for three families on one plot of land! Mark and his oldest daughter Vicky are searching on behalf of their entire extended family, as they would all like to live as neighbours. To make matters even more complicated, half the family would like to move to the coast whereas the other half wants to live in the country. Former estate agent Kirsty shows them what their £1,000,000 budget can offer them in the Devon and Dorset countryside, while property expert Kerr makes a splash with some stunning properties on the coast.
First time buyers Tom and Ashley are looking for a property in Suffolk. Teacher Tom would like to find a house in the countryside close to the school where he works. However Ashley, who has a job at Felixstowe Port, would prefer their new home to be closer to the stunning Suffolk coastline. Kirsty Duffy pulls out all the stops to find them three country properties within their budget of £270,000, while Kerr Drummond tries his best to find them their dream home by the coast.
Nurses Paul and Denise are searching for the perfect home in which to enjoy their retirement. Having worked in Greater Manchester for most of their lives, they're hoping for a quieter pace of life in Conwy County, north Wales. Paul desperately wants to move to the coast, where he has fond memories of family holidays, but wildlife-lover Denise would rather settle in the country, where she hopes to feel more at home with nature. For their budget of £650,000, interior designer Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the coast, whereas country property expert Kirsty Duffy thinks she can wow them with their dream house in the countryside.
Boarding school teachers Alex and Emma want to buy their first home together on the Isle of Wight. Working in Eastbourne and with their first baby on the way, they want a family home to use at weekends and in school holidays. But while Alex's coastal memories are pushing him to move beside the sea, Emma prefers the countryside. For their budget of £450,000, Kerr Drummond plans to entice them to the coast while former estate agent Kirsty Duffy is all about the countryside.
Katrina and Nigel are keen to move to Cornwall after 27 years in London. Katrina is originally from Boston, USA and has fond memories of being by the sea as a child, while Nigel's got his heart set on getting a dog and having long country walks followed by a visit to the local pub.
HR manager Rose and her daughter Caitlan are planning to move from Buckinghamshire to Devon. Rose grew up on the Devon coast and has fond memories of life by the seaside, while Caitlan has spent much of her childhood in the countryside. They have a budget of £600,000. Kerr Drummond is keen to convince them to buy a home by the seaside, but Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to adopt a more rural lifestyle.
Yeoman of the Guards David and his wife Judith have lived in the Tower of London for 12 years and are now looking for a quieter life in south Wales, where they have £300,000 to spend. But while Judith longs for a life in the country, David likes to be beside the seaside.
HR officer Debbie and retired firefighter Simon are leaving Newmarket for a new life in south Devon. Debbie has always dreamed of living by the coast in a property with a sea view, whereas Simon would prefer to find a home in a quiet country village with a pub nearby. Property expert Kerr Drummond wows them with some impressive properties near the coast, while former estate agent Kirsty Duffy shows them how far their budget of £380,000 will stretch in the Devon countryside. But which will they choose in the end, coast or country?
Jen and Damien have been living near the French Alps for over 10 years but are now planning a move back to South Wales, where Jen grew up. Jen desperately wants to find a home in the countryside, close to her family and friends, but Damien, who grew up in the Midlands, longs to live by the sea for the first time in his life. Property expert Kirsty Duffy tries to convince them that the country is the best place to spend their budget of £350,000, whilst interior designer Kerr Drummond attempts to turn the tide on the coast with some stunning sea view properties. Which will win in the end - Coast or Country?
Gary and Faye are planning a move from Essex to north Devon with their two children. Personal trainer Faye would like to move to the Devon countryside where she hopes to find her dream home big enough to accommodate a fitness studio. Gary prefers to be by the coast where he spent many happy childhood holidays. Kerr Drummond shows them three fantastic properties by the sea, while Kirsty Duffy delivers three family homes in the Devon countryside. But which one will they choose?
Kerr Drummond and Kirsty Duffy face one of their toughest challenges to date as they attempt to find a home for a couple who have already viewed over 30 properties and rejected them all. Andrea and Stephen are moving back to Norfolk after seven years living in Kent, but they're struggling to find the perfect place. Andrea would like a secluded spot in the countryside, whereas Stephen would prefer a home by the sea with stunning views. Kirsty Duffy kicks off the search in the country by showing them three properties within their ?ú475,000 budget and Kerr Drummond fights back by taking them to see some impressive coastal homes. But which will win out in the end - Coast or Country?
Kerr Drummond and Kirsty Duffy find properties by the coast and in rural villages for a tennis-loving couple planning to move from Hertfordshire to Dorset.
Kerr Drummond and Kirsty Duffy help a couple look for their first home together in Kent, despite both wanting an area similar to the different places where they grew up.
Kirsty Duffy and Kerr Drummond help a family from Southampton find a new house, looking for rural properties in Salisbury and coastal homes in Bournemouth.
Kirsty Duffy and Kerr Drummond help a couple find a new home in Devon that includes a large garden for keeping bees, and provide them with rural and coastal options.
Kirsty Duffy and Kerr Drummond help a couple moving from barracks in Oxfordshire to Cornwall to find a new home, coming up with suggestions by the sea and in the countryside.
After ten years in Dubai, Chris and Marie are ready for one final move to Dorset. Marie is on the hunt for a slice of coastal life, but Chris hopes for the perfect rural retreat.