Jules Hudson helps a couple say adios to Spain and hello to a creative life in the Shropshire countryside. With a whopping £1 million budget, they want a magical property that will inspire their creativity. On a more practical level, the house must have five bedrooms, a large kitchen-diner where the family can congregate, and a library, or space to create one.

As they want an organic smallholding, the property must also come with up to 30 acres of land. Finding a house that fits the bill won't be difficult - finding a house that feels right may be trickier.

Alistair Appleton heads for the Lake District, where he lends his expertise to a couple hoping to buy a property suitable for turning into a B&B within their budget of £650,000.