Gordon said: "I think we clearly didn't have a clear enough view of what we were looking for.
The couple decided to embark on their own house hunting journey after re-evaluating their wishlist of what they desired in a property. While Jane and Gordon weren't convinced by the homes that property expert Jules found for them, they were sold on Dorset's charm and beauty by the end of the episode. The priciest area within Dorset was Sandbanks (£1,332,337) and the least expensive was Portland (£220,080).Ĭomparing the latest data from Rightmove with that from the BBC show highlights that detached property prices have risen by 31.5 per cent since 2018. Flats sold for an average price of £235,729, while terraced properties fetched £291,995.ĭorset, with an overall average price of £376,546, was similar in terms of sold prices to nearby Bristol (County) (£367,048) but was more expensive than Somerset (£337,978) and Wiltshire (£325,081). According to data from Rightmove, most property sales in Dorset involved detached properties which sold for on average £565,401 in 2021. The reality now is that £475,000 won't quite cut it for a detached property in the Dorset countryside. "Dear thank you for showing Escape To The Country from 2018, the house prices have made me very nostalgic." One viewer said the rerun of the old episode left her feeling 'nostalgic', highlighting how much house prices have risen since the episode was made in the summer of 2018. They had a budget of £475,000 to snap up their dream home and viewed homes in Toller Porcorum, Yetminster and Hartgrove. The couple was searching for a detached house with a minimum of three bedrooms and an en-suite, with a modern interior with a garage or workshop with space to keep hens. We want some new challenges in a new place," said Jane. "We want to have a fresh start, we feel like we've got into a rut. Gordon, a former director and Jane, an administrator wanted to move to Dorset to find a rural property with good walks in the area. Read more: Best Dorset areas to buy a house include seaside beauties and glorious market towns That was £90,000 above the national figure at the time of filming. He also detailed how house prices had risen around 20 per cent between 2015 to 2018, equating to an average of £430,000. Former presenters include Catherine Gee, Aled Jones, Denise Nurse, Nick Page, and. The current presenting team is Alistair Appleton, Nicki Chapman, Jules Hudson, Sonali Shah, Jonnie Irwin, Margherita Taylor, Ginny Buckley, and Steve Brown.
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The viewers heard how 40 per cent of the land in Dorset is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a cottage industry past meaning that pretty villages are in abundance. A series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. Presenter Jules Hudson praised the county for its history, architecture and landscapes. The BBC show charted one couple's journey in moving to Dorset back in 2018 on a mission for a detached house in the countryside. A viewer of Escape to the Country was left feeling 'nostalgic' after an old episode highlighted how much house prices have risen in recent years.
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