When they were growing up identical twins Stella Laird and Jodi McSherry idolised Sarah Beeny and longed to one day run their own property business – and now that dream has come true.
They have been the proud owners of a tired outdoor activity centre and hostel in rural County Durham for just a few weeks and, together with a team of local contractors, will spend the next few months renovating, painting and transforming it into a luxury holiday home and celebration space Blackton Grange.
Their enthusiasm and determination to succeed is palpable - and is all the more deserved when you hear how they arrived at this stage.
