Build a New Life in the Country
This is the series about a new breed of British adventurers - people who decide to go for their dream home and lifestyle in their dream location in the British countryside. Their war-cry: "You only live once.
Nottinghamshire
Michael and Lisa and their two children, Thomas (4) and Lucy (3) have bought Bankwood Barn in Nottinghamshire. Built-in the 1600s, they want to convert this derelict building into a contemporary home with eco features.
Eastbourne
David and Barbara are determined not to have a boring retirement! They have bought the Belle Tout Lighthouse near Eastbourne which they plan to convert into a luxury B and B.
Essex
The Body family has always had a passion for boats so when David and Hilary Body got fed up with working long hours and spending little time with their two teenage daughters.
France
Since meeting six years ago, have always had the ambition of moving their young family to France. The couple has bought an 1800’s chateau-style house in the picturesque thermal spa village.
Barbados
Dawn and Marcus Hardie want to give their three daughters an amazing childhood in the Caribbean. They are fed up with their busy stressful lives in London and want a more relaxed pace of life.
Wales
Hugh and Jude are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives. They have given up Surrey life to create a more sustainable way of living in North Wales.
Shropshire
Mark Norman used to spend 70 hours a week working as a car salesman and missed out on his children's toddler years. He’s now retrained as a teacher and during the school holidays plans to build his own home with his wife Patsy.
Buckinghamshire
Rebecca and James lived in south London until 2003 when they moved to Buckinghamshire to stay with Rebecca’s mother following the death of her father.
Canterbury
The Kennedy family has decided to leave behind their city lives to renovate and restore a “once in a lifetime” property in Canterbury, Kent. They have bought a 500-year-old grade 2 listed building on the banks of a river.
