Escape to the Country turns emotional as guest breaks down in tears
Escape to the Country turns emotional as guest breaks down in tears
Escape to the Country host Steve Brown was quick to comfort one emotional guest on the BBC show
Escape to the Country presenter Steve Brown was on hand to offer comfort to an emotional participant in Monday's episode.
The latest show saw Steve, age 43, meet with mother and daughter duo Jane and Bella.
Jane, who has fond memories of growing up in South Devon until she turned 18, was looking to move back to the area.
With a budget set at £425,000, her wishlist for the new home included two bedrooms minimum, an office space, a compact garden, off-street parking, proximity to an active local church, and a location within walking stride of a large village or small town.
The show documented their journey as they viewed various properties, and during discussions about what this momentous change signified, notably since Jane was embarking on it alone, sentiments ran high.
Escape to the Country's Steve Brown was quick to comfort one emotional guest on Monday's show
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Bella heaped accolades on her mother, cheekily remarking: "I think having the painful slog of raising me and my sister probably made her strong enough that moving down here it's a quick one! The main thing is packing, that's the worst bit! Hate packing!", reports Devon Live.
Steve probed if Jane considered the move a "big leap", resulting in Jane being visibly moved to tears. Reacting with sensitivity, Steve comforted her by saying: "Sorry, I don't mean to upset you!" to which Jane reassured him by replying: "No, no, you haven't!"
Jane, touched by Bella's words, said: "It's hearing what Bella's saying!" which prompted a humorous response from Bella: "Sorry, I'll say horrible things now!"
Reflecting on her decision to relocate, Jane spoke about seeking a fresh start and excitement for the next phase of her life: "It's a fresh start, I'm looking for something new and a new adventure and a new chapter. I just turned 60, now's the time to do it!"
Later in the show, both Jane and Bella were blown away by the mystery house
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Later, both were captivated by the enigmatic mystery house, charmed by its exquisite stained glass windows and classic architectural features.
Jane was moved to tears by the property, confessing: "I'll suck it in! It just looks beautiful and it's different and it's got parking!"
Upon discovering the asking price was £400,000, well within her budget, Jane's excitement grew as she envisioned the extra funds for personal touches.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Jane couldn't hold back: "Here come the tears, tears of happiness!"
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When it came time to deliberate over the options, Jane placed the mystery house at the top of her list, intending to get to know the area better before putting forward an offer.
She expressed her potential love for the town, saying if it suited her, she would "really love it", and shared her vision of a joyful life there, prompting Steve to respond warmly: "That is music to my ears!"
Escape to the Country continues on weekdays at 3pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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