Escape to the Country buyer threatens to end search in Scotland saying 'give up now'
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Escape to the Country almost came to an early end during the episode that aired on Thursday, May 22. During the programme, BBC viewers were introduced to civil partners Emma and Anja.
The pair were looking to relocate from their flat in Brighton to the rural countryside of Scotland with their two cats. With a budget of £400,000, the cash buyers wanted a place with at least two bedrooms and a large kitchen.
They also required a large plot, which was near water and a place they could turn into their tea room.
Kicking off the search, Briony showed them the first property, an old school house in Fordell. Instantly the pair were thrilled as Emma said: "I'm very excited! It looks quite big!"
The pair were quick to notice the home was near a field containing sheep, which was a bonus for them.
Briony said: "First house you're viewing together, a very special moment. Let's see if I can make it one for one on this one."
When they were inside the property, the praise continued as they highlighted how spacious the home was. While sitting in the sunroom, Emma could envision themselves living there.
She said to Anja: "This is really an amazing space. I'd want bird feeders there, then we can sit back and watch the birds." Anja added: "I could definitely imagine living here."
Catching up with Briony after looking around the property, it was time for them to learn the price of the home.
Emma said to Briony: "I wonder if you can beat this with the other two properties, should we just give up now?"
The BBC star was thrilled by their excitement before sharing the home was on the market for offers over £410,000, the top of their budget.
Although it seemed as though it was the second property, in Carpow, which blew them away as they revealed the Briony at the end of the episode they were keen to have another booking.
Despite the mystery home ticking off all that they had asked for, including a sea view, it was out of their budget with an asking price of £475,000.
As the episode drew to a close, Briony informed viewers: "In the end, Emma and Anja decided against the converted barn by the river. Instead, they had an offer accepted on a six-and-a-half acre small holdings in rural Ayrshire in Southwest Scotland. We wish them all the very best."
Escape to the Country is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
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