Escape to the Country host stunned by couple's unexpected move in 'show first'
Escape to the Country host Ginny Buckley recently highlighted a first-time moment in her decade-long run on the BBC series.
In Tuesday's episode (July 22), Ginny was tasked with assisting a couple in their significant relocation from Somerset to South West Wales.
Outdoor enthusiasts Paul and Michelle had a maximum budget of £400,000 for a traditional detached property with high ceilings, requiring at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
A substantial space for Paul to convert into a workshop for restoring his vintage bike was also on their wish list.
The property also needed to have a generous outdoor area as they intended to start a glamping business or a forest school, reports Wales Online.
Ginny arranged several property viewings that ticked all the boxes for the couple; however, it was evident that the mystery property left them astounded.
The property in question, located in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, was slightly under their budget, listed at £395,000. The 1930s bungalow boasted three bedrooms, a kitchen diner, and 2 acres of land with a stunning view.
Just before viewing the mystery property, Paul and Michelle did something Ginny had never witnessed in her ten years on Escape to the Country.
Clearly enamoured by the view and the garden space, they chose to explore the outdoors first before venturing inside.
Ginny was caught off guard by a unique request during her decade-long tenure on Escape to the Country, confessing: "This is the very first time, in 10 years of working on Escape to the Country, that I've had someone wanting to explore the garden first."
She noted the couple's affinity for the Welsh outdoors, saying: "It shows how much the outdoors here in Wales really appeals to these two. I hope the inside of the house matches up too."
Michelle was visibly impressed with the property, stating: "Completely astonished by it and it's everything we are looking for. The house does need some work done to it but it's doable and lots of it we can do ourselves."
However, despite their initial enthusiasm, the couple ultimately decided against making an offer, indicating they are still on the hunt for their perfect home.
Escape to the Country airs weekdays from 3pm on BBC One and iPlayer
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