A couple turned to Escape to the Country for a huge move across the pond.
Alistair Appleton was tasked with helped Joe and Grace on the BBC One show. Grace is originally from Manchester and moved to Miami 25 years ago, expecting to stay for three years.
She met photographer husband Joe, from New York, more than 15 years ago through work.
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Grace said: "It's a place that I live but it's never felt like home in my heart. I'm finally getting homesick; I miss my family, I miss my friend, I miss the English countryside, I miss the four seasons and I miss the weather."
The first property was close to Chester and was a detached chalet-style property with four bedrooms and impressive gardens. It was on the market for offers over £800,000, at the top end of Grace and Joe's "healthy" budget.
The couple were a little taken aback by the size. Joe said: "We might have to re-evaluate our expectations coming from America. Everything there is supersized."
The second home was a "rather handsome" former lodge house dating back to 1860. Alistair said: "It's much bigger than it looks from the outside."
Joe loved the character and Grace was charmed by the vaulted ceilings and open kitchen.
The mystery house was a substantial red brick home with stained-glass windows from the 1800s. It had a massive six bedrooms and three bathrooms. Joe said: "It just keeps on going. It's a lot of house."
He added to Alistair: "You've definitely blown our minds and opened up the possibility of changing our criteria."
Joe optimistically guessed £701,000 for the asking price, while Grace guessed £760,000. It was priced as offers over £800,000.
Grace added: "It's got great bones, the inside was spectacular. It wasn't what we asked for but it really took us by surprise. It's really got us thinking."
The couple said they would leave the UK to take stock, but would definitely be looking at more Victorian homes after their Escape to the Country experience.
Grace said: "I love being back home. I'm ready for it. I'm looking forward to it. We've worked so hard but we're ready to slow down and this is the perfect place to slow down."
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