A couple seeking a move from a two-bed bungalow to a country pile with four to five acres of land shared their "crazy" reason for the move.
Alistair Appleton was in Norfolk for the BBC One show, searching for a home for horse enthusiasts Nick and Kay, who were seeking a move from their two-bed bungalow in Essex.
The couple met while working at the same stable and now want a rural home for their dogs, Kay's horse and their eight chickens.
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Kay recently qualified as an equine massage therapist and the couple are seeking more land for their passion with a budget of £750,000.
Nick said: "We're looking to expand horse-wise and we haven't got enough land currently where we are at the moment." He added that "four to five acres" would be ideal as they look to expand into horse breeding while Kay takes on more show jumpers.
Kay also told Alistair she wanted more animals: "I'd like a pig and I'd also like a cow. I know it sounds crazy but I just really love animals."
The first property was a former farmhouse extended in the 1990s on the market for £750,000. Kay and Nick were impressed with its size. However, she said the décor "would need some looking at".
Alistair was hoping the five acres of land would sway them. The sprawling ground included paddocks backing onto an orchard, a workshop and a quadruple garage. Despite this, Kay felt "separated". She added: "I like to see my horses from the house."
Kay was quick to turn the property down. She said: "For someone else it would be perfect but for us, not at this moment."
The search continued with a "charming" new build in the village of Shouldham on the market for £685,000. Kay said: "It's very nice. It's very quaint. It's got more of a farmhouse feel."
The interior was more compact than the couple were expecting. However, it sits on seven acres with paddocks, a stable block, a washdown area, a tack room and an annexe that's currently used as a holiday let.
The mystery house was in Upwell, a picturesque corner of Norfolk. Kay liked the ground of the secluded property "a lot". Nick added: "I think this is much more our style of house."
It was well within budget at £700,000. Alistair said: "It's the first one that's made you smile!"
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