Lucy Alexander's Best of Both Worlds
Is it possible to have the best of both worlds? Property expert Lucy Alexander helps couples find new homes that offer the tranquility of country living - and the buzz of city life.
Sarah Robinson/Kirsty and Richard
Property expert Lucy Alexander helps two sets of house hunters. Kirsty and Richard want country charm near his jet-setting job in Suffolk, and Sarah seeks a secluded hideaway close to Edinburgh.
Adam and Jody/Sufia and Muj
Lucy Alexander helps two sets of house hunters who love city and countryside. Will Muj and Sufia and Adam and Jody find their Best of Both Worlds in Essex and Buckinghamshire?
Janine and Matthew/Sue and Richard
Lucy Alexander helps two sets of house hunters find the best of city and country. Matt and Janine need a family home on the Kent coast, and Sue and Richard are looking in West Sussex.
Ayden and Pete/Gina and Joe
Lucy Alexander helps two sets of house hunters. Ayden and Pete are looking to get away from the bright lights of Glasgow, while Gina and Joe are looking for a family home in Kent.
Debbie and Daniel /Rebecca and Gerhard
Debbie, Daniel and daughter Dilly want to embrace a simpler, greener life in the Forest of Dean. In Bedfordshire Rebecca and Gerhard want the great outdoors but with easy access to town.
Bernie O'Bierne/Jemma and James
Property expert Lucy Alexander helps two sets of house hunters. Bernie is looking for a home in the Cotswolds; childhood sweethearts Jemma and James seek a family home on the south coast.
Charlotte and Sam/Lisa and Fiona
In Edinburgh, Lisa and Fiona are searching for a home near to open spaces and parks for their young family to play in, but also close enough to the city centre for work and to socialise.
Sophie Harvey/Janet and Ron
In Hampshire, Sophie is hoping to find a perfectly formed home in the country, but with city connections. Having bought off-plan before, with a less than happy outcome, Sophie is understandably anxious about getting her purchase right this time.
Kal and Simon/Philip and Dennis
In West Yorkshire Kal and Simon are searching for a family home that's surrounded by cows rather than cars, but without being too far from work. But, they do still want cafes and community close by.
Nick and Maddie/Sue and Alistair
In Hampshire, Maddie & Nick are looking to find a home that feels rural while offering a bit of café culture. They are ready for the next stage of their lives together, and need a family home that also gives both of them office space.
Julia and Martin/Karen and Zoe
In the southern coastal county of East Sussex, Julia and Martin are searching for a house that's far away from neighbours, but without being remote. Rooms for a hydrotherapy pool, Julia's dad and their dogs are all on the list, along with a large garden.
Karon Gilbey/Anita and Andrew
In the Home Counties, air stewardess Karon is hoping to find a new home that mixes urban fun with country sparkle.
Sharn and Steve/Alison and Andre
In Staffordshire, Sharn and Steve were brought together by their love of music, but there's not much else they agree on when it comes to buying a new home.
Gill and Allan/Laura and Alex
In Kent, Gill and Alan are on the downsizing trail hoping to move a little closer to the capital and their grandchildren while striking the right balance of country living and town convenience.
Fiona and Jonathan/Marianne and Chris
In the Hampshire/Berkshire borders, Marianne and Chris want to follow their dream of living the good life in the country, while keeping their high powered jobs in town.
Lynley and Peter/Ross and Emma
In South Wales, retired teachers Lynley and Peter need an accessible home with gorgeous views, close to town. Having recently found out that Lynley needs to use a wheelchair, Peter and she are embracing the positive, getting married and moving house.
Louisa and Paul /Diana and Matthew
In Surrey, Louisa and Paul are searching for a home that lets them and their two kids spend more family time together in the country and less time rushing to and from work in the city.
Caroline and Brad/Clive and Faye
Caroline and Brad want to leave London behind. But Brad will be commuting back to London during the week for work, so he wants Caroline and their two girls to have a supportive community around them while he's gone.
Jane and Rhys/Olly and Jeff
In Leicestershire, Jane and fiancée Rhys, are hoping to move closer to big city bustle, whilst still being near green open spaces and in Tunbridge Wells.
Libby Culbert/Jenny and Jonny
Londoner Libby loves the capital, but wants a more grown up home in a leafier corner of the world. Lucy's first offering is a hit, though its front window opening right onto the street is a worry.
