What a lovely couple. Very wise with their selling and also very careful about their buying. They were kind to one another and so caring. If that continues they will have a very happy life together and when children come they will make excellent parents. Godspeed to them.
The couple was so great with the whole process. He was concerned with what would make her happy, and was willing to try for the more expensive option. Glad how it turned out!
@@andreanittel2240 that is true ... she is not married, they have been together for 19 years & Kirstie does not need anyone to pay part of her mortgage ... as of 2023 Kirstie has a reported net worth of around £16million. Her TV presenting and property interests are believed to pay her about £500,000 a year.
There were two bedrooms on the ground floor, for the first child they could be next door, and only move up to the attic when the kid or kids are older.
I don't know what the colly wobbles were about. I would have snapped up the manor house in a heartbeat, and thanked my lucky stars every day thereafter!
Personally, that Grand old house would suit me to a tee. That is beautiful. The other one has three very major downfalls that would rule it out. The first is the living area on the first floor. That means that every bit of shopping has to be carried up stairs to the kitchen. Not convenient. Also, while the kitchen area is large, it is not well laid out for cooking a large meal, and the rest of that space would fill very quickly with furniture. The second issue follows the first, in that there is no direct access from the living areas to the garden. The third no go is that for a young family the layout does not work. Having the two secondary bedrooms two floors below the master is impracticable with two children under 6 or 7 years old.
I agree 100%. People with any idea of children would not, in good conscience, buy a house where their future children would not be on the same floor as the parents.
The 2 kids could share a room at first, then parents use the second one. As they get older, parents go upstairs and kids get own room, if desired. I could understand the reluctance. What he said about getting a different class of friends was very telling. He would feel like the Beverly Hillbillies moving into such a posh house. Lovely island and lovely couple. Hope they are parents now with a lovely life.
Foolish choice as they want to start a family. The larger house was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The traditional lay-out was elegant & perfect for a future family.
In the historical listed house: the builder obviously didn't know the purpose of a bidet, otherwise it would have been located next to the toilet...lol!
I'm so relieved they didn't push their luck. The big house was way too much of a leap in setting up costs and ongoing maintenance etc. It might well have bankrupted them. The house they got is gorgeous and I'm sure they will have lots of equity in it by now. Kristy and Phil should stop dangling carrots like that. Naughty naughty.
With additional plumbing, the house they chose can easily be let out to a ground floor lodger and converted into a 1 bed-kitchen-bathroom for rental income while the family chooses to live on the upper two floors.
Sadly awful music in the background. But it's intrusive and unpleasant. This has got to be an old episode. Extremely interesting episode with a lovely couple.
"I would have to get a different class of mates." That says it all. Why purchase a large house with more space than you need and more grandeur than you feel comfortable with, just because you can? They were wise to buy what suits them, even if more modest...and let's face it, it's not all that modest!
@@neojng Given that it was almost 20 years ago, that would make sense but at the time, it would have been a stretch for them and the market wouldn't have recovered until at least five to seven years after they bought it. And what if they had to move out before the market recovered? They've been a number of couples on the show who bought right before the market crashed and they had to sell after it crashed and they lost thousands of pounds.
The larger house was a bit too grand for them, and the listing restrictions would prevent them from making it fit their lifestyle. Their choice will have its challenges if they have children, but I think they'll work them out.
It is like finding your "forever dream home" and get scared to love it🏡❤️! They dismissed all their right signs of their only one life opportunity to buy it and decided to live broken hearted 💔🏠 from now on...!
It would stretch them financially, and it was honestly not what they wanted or needed at the time. I think they made the right choice. You don't want to regret your choice when you open the door to your new house. Go for what you're comfortable with.
I agree Helen, always step outside your comfort zone, it very easily becomes normality. I feel they will regret this the moment babies come along, plus having to walk downstairs with glasses, dishes etc for a garden bbq. It’s a no from me.
@@alliejones9864 No, because they did an update on this couple, and at the time they had one child and was perfectly happy with their decision. I think both of you are forgetting that the house was significantly over their budget and the guy was clearly uncomfortable with such a big house and of the idea of being financially strapped. Especially because this was right before the housing crisis. They would've been in a very bad situation.
He was a fool. The one that got away was one of the nicest properties I've seen on this programme and could have made sense from every angle if they'd agreed a deal.
It was considerable over their budget and there was no guarantee that they could have gotten the house on budget. And keep in mind that this was right before the credit crunch. They were smart to not overextend themselves.
The last property was stunning,however why has it been on the market for 2 years? Maybe something wrong with it? So the property developer answered my question. This property is for a family, the couple chose the right one for them.
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This show verges on the creepy side folks .. definitely not like ETTC. The two presenters are like escaped actors from a crime show, and their residential offerings are just boooring! 🙁
The Really sweet couple in this episode is destined for eternal happiness, due to the fact they actually talk with each other instead of to.
A wonderful and true observation. And point for us all. We can only have richer relationships for it.
What a lovely couple. Very wise with their selling and also very careful about their buying. They were kind to one another and so caring. If that continues they will have a very happy life together and when children come they will make excellent parents. Godspeed to them.
Kind to one another and so caring. That is a lovely take-away from this episode.
The couple was so great with the whole process. He was concerned with what would make her happy, and was willing to try for the more expensive option. Glad how it turned out!
What a difficult decision. Loved this episode where the options were larger than the couple dreamed.
That mansion was amazing. It’s a house that one dreams of but never expects to be able to buy.
Exactly.
Kirsty!!! My advice is to get married. !!!! Yes!!!!
she's not married herself...................
@@andreanittel2240 that is true ... she is not married, they have been together for 19 years & Kirstie does not need anyone to pay part of her mortgage ... as of 2023 Kirstie has a reported net worth of around £16million. Her TV presenting and property interests are believed to pay her about £500,000 a year.
LOVE THE STONE COTTAGE!!
Child friendly garden but the child's bedroom would be on the ground floor and the parents would sleep two floors up? That's crazy.
We had a house like that with kids and it worked
There were two bedrooms on the ground floor, for the first child they could be next door, and only move up to the attic when the kid or kids are older.
I don't know what the colly wobbles were about. I would have snapped up the manor house in a heartbeat, and thanked my lucky stars every day thereafter!
The rustic second house was perfect, they didnt just see the potential.
I wouldn't choose rustic either. Too dark for me.
Personally, that Grand old house would suit me to a tee. That is beautiful. The other one has three very major downfalls that would rule it out. The first is the living area on the first floor. That means that every bit of shopping has to be carried up stairs to the kitchen. Not convenient. Also, while the kitchen area is large, it is not well laid out for cooking a large meal, and the rest of that space would fill very quickly with furniture. The second issue follows the first, in that there is no direct access from the living areas to the garden. The third no go is that for a young family the layout does not work. Having the two secondary bedrooms two floors below the master is impracticable with two children under 6 or 7 years old.
But would you have spent $100,000 more though?
I agree 100%. People with any idea of children would not, in good conscience, buy a house where their future children would not be on the same floor as the parents.
The 2 kids could share a room at first, then parents use the second one. As they get older, parents go upstairs and kids get own room, if desired. I could understand the reluctance. What he said about getting a different class of friends was very telling. He would feel like the Beverly Hillbillies moving into such a posh house. Lovely island and lovely couple. Hope they are parents now with a lovely life.
@Kevin-sm8pn for a house whose price has already been reduced with potential to be reduced a bit further, I would have tried
Foolish choice as they want to start a family. The larger house was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The traditional lay-out was elegant & perfect for a future family.
In the historical listed house: the builder obviously didn't know the purpose of a bidet, otherwise it
would have been located next to the toilet...lol!
Exactly! LMAO I noticed that too
I'm so relieved they didn't push their luck. The big house was way too much of a leap in setting up costs and ongoing maintenance etc. It might well have bankrupted them. The house they got is gorgeous and I'm sure they will have lots of equity in it by now. Kristy and Phil should stop dangling carrots like that. Naughty naughty.
I loved both places and the couple was so nice to each other will make lovely parents I feel one day
That is a huge house to clean and maintain
With additional plumbing, the house they chose can easily be let out to a ground floor lodger and converted into a 1 bed-kitchen-bathroom for rental income while the family chooses to live on the upper two floors.
Sadly awful music in the background. But it's intrusive and unpleasant. This has got to be an old episode. Extremely interesting episode with a lovely couple.
"I would have to get a different class of mates." That says it all. Why purchase a large house with more space than you need and more grandeur than you feel comfortable with, just because you can? They were wise to buy what suits them, even if more modest...and let's face it, it's not all that modest!
That bathroom in the last house is weird! The bidet is at the other end. How do you go from the toilet, past the lavatory, to the bidet LOL
Oh no! They passed a chance never come again. What a treasure they could have had.😮😢
You’re forgetting that it was significantly over their budget and it was right before the housing crashed.
@@thehungrygoldfish and is now worth more than double...
@@neojng Given that it was almost 20 years ago, that would make sense but at the time, it would have been a stretch for them and the market wouldn't have recovered until at least five to seven years after they bought it. And what if they had to move out before the market recovered? They've been a number of couples on the show who bought right before the market crashed and they had to sell after it crashed and they lost thousands of pounds.
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The larger house was a bit too grand for them, and the listing restrictions would prevent them from making it fit their lifestyle. Their choice will have its challenges if they have children, but I think they'll work them out.
Too grand for them ? Ok …🙄
If you're buying a home that's not a small starter home and you plan to have children one day get married and then start looking at property
It is like finding your "forever dream home" and get scared to love it🏡❤️! They dismissed all their right signs of their only one life opportunity to buy it and decided to live broken hearted 💔🏠 from now on...!
You’re forgetting that it was significantly over their budget and the housing crash happened a few years after.
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On one hand a mansion the other hand a cottage.I guess it's fear of success.
It would stretch them financially, and it was honestly not what they wanted or needed at the time. I think they made the right choice. You don't want to regret your choice when you open the door to your new house. Go for what you're comfortable with.
I agree Helen, always step outside your comfort zone, it very easily becomes normality. I feel they will regret this the moment babies come along, plus having to walk downstairs with glasses, dishes etc for a garden bbq. It’s a no from me.
@@alliejones9864 No, because they did an update on this couple, and at the time they had one child and was perfectly happy with their decision. I think both of you are forgetting that the house was significantly over their budget and the guy was clearly uncomfortable with such a big house and of the idea of being financially strapped. Especially because this was right before the housing crisis. They would've been in a very bad situation.
He was a fool. The one that got away was one of the nicest properties I've seen on this programme and could have made sense from every angle if they'd agreed a deal.
It was considerable over their budget and there was no guarantee that they could have gotten the house on budget. And keep in mind that this was right before the credit crunch. They were smart to not overextend themselves.
I'm surprised they were so pleased with that kitchen at the coach house. It didn't seem to fit the space properly. A bit makeshift.
I think they made the right choice.
I would NEVER make a purchase of that magnitude with a boyfriend. Keep it real and marry first!
OK, Grandma, lol.
@@Kevin-sm8pn you dang skippy.
@@kimturner9309 Ok Karen
Living room could have been staged A LOT better. Dining table belongs where couch is and couch and chair go in front of fireplace.
The last property was stunning,however why has it been on the market for 2 years? Maybe something wrong with it? So the property developer answered my question. This property is for a family, the couple chose the right one for them.
I'm GLAD that he chose the house that felt right for him, because the last house was too pretentious and not the style of either of them.
The grand heritage home did not have the look, or feel of a home on the inside. It looked and felt like a museum.
I haven't finished but I hope to God they didn't buy the second house which was very old, charming and they were going to gut it.
Ther show spoilt by UA-cam adds and switched off
I must say I am disappointed
Whoever edited this program with the screaming music cutting over the narration of the video should definitely be fired
Her yeah at the end was very unconvincing. She couldn't even look at the camera.
well, Kirstie, u aren't married either......................
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SEEN. I HATE the last house!!! Ridiculously huge. Horrible.
This show verges on the creepy side folks .. definitely not like ETTC. The two presenters are like escaped actors from a crime show, and their residential offerings are just boooring! 🙁
This is an extremely old shows.
it's been on for decades..............so it must be doing something right.................