Alistair Appleton is in North Devon with buyers James Youens and Monica Lopez Gomez. James and Monica live in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire and are keen to trade in city life for the wilds of North Devon. James wants to live on the coast, while Monica prefers village life inland. Alistair has to find a house that will appeal to them both.

Melissa Porter is house hunting for Jacqueline and Geoff Hughes from Camberley who are keen to start a new life in east Devon with their three young daughters. Melissa finds four properties that fit the bill, but are they really ready to escape to the country?