Escape To The Country couple make heartbreaking remark as they find stunning home

Escape to the Country: House hunter wants house to be 'proud of'

On Monday's episode of Escape To The Country, the show delved into the journey of a couple from Essex searching for their dream home in Scotland's Perth and Kinross.

Victoria and Barry, parents to three children with a dog in tow, revealed they were seeking a tranquil life away from busy roads, highlighting their need for a spacious garden, accessible transport routes, and a local rugby club no more than 30 minutes away, all within their £420,000 budget.

In an emotional moment early in the episode, Victoria confessed: "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."

Host Steve Brown was given the challenge to scout out appealing homes in the stunning region, but it was the final 'mystery house' in Monikie, Angus, that ultimately captured their hearts. Dating back to 1896 and originally serving as a gatehouse to a country park, the home priced at £349,000 featured four huge double bedrooms, liberal reception areas, and a generous garden surrounded by charming scenery.

A couple on Escape To The Country made a heartbreaking admission at the start of Monday's show (Image: BBC)

Victoria couldn't hide her excitement about the discovery, as the property's historic charm, expansive spaces, and awe-inspiring views clearly met the family's aspirations. With sheer joy, she expressed: "It's definitely somewhere that we would feel proud for people to come to us."

In a delightful conclusion to the programme, viewers were informed that Victoria and Barry had successfully sold their Essex abode and secured their dream property.

Presenter Steve shared the heartwarming 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", reports Wales Online.

It was the final 'mystery house' that stole the family's heart (Image: BBC) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

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It comes as The Chase star Jenny Ryan has confirmed she is still searching for a new house despite falling in love with a cottage on BBC's Escape to the Country. Eager to move "back home" to the country near Bolton, Jenny and her boyfriend Thom got help from presenter Jules Hudson to find their dream rural escape on Celebrity Escape to the Country.

After moving to London to chase TV stardom and joining the ranks of The Chase, the quiz whizz made the capital her base. But it was a charming Lancashire cottage featuring stunning woodland, good transport and travel connections for shooting The Chase, that caught the couple's eye.

Jenny later told her Instagram followers she didn't manage to snap up the stone cottage after all. As she asked for another look, the house was snapped up by another buyer, leaving Jenny to quip "the search continues".

Escape To The Country continues on weekdays at 3pm on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Escape To The Country couple make heartbreaking remark as they find stunning home

Escape To The Country couple make heartbreaking remark as they find stunning home

Escape To The Country couple make heartbreaking remark as they find stunning home

Escape To The Country couple make heartbreaking remark as they find stunning home

Escape To The Country couple make heartbreaking remark as they find stunning home