Escape to the Country Season 17 Episode 12: South Devon (2016) | FULL EPISODE 

Did this episode freeze for a moment for anyone else when they revealed the price of the first house?! I didn't get to see their reaction.

Margherita is always so enthusiastic and friendly. The mystery house with those hard to beat views was stunning.

What a wonderful episode. I find it hard to believe that out of those 3 beautiful homes they couldn't find one to suite them. Love Margareta

I can't believe they didn't take the first house, it was everything Janet asked for. Which IMO was a pretty big stack of requests. Plus it was beautiful and hugely under-budget. Jeff not being able to manage the garden is the only downside I could see, but you can pay someone for that esp with 100k in the bank...

I loved the 1st house. The bathrooms weren't as updated as those in the others but it had a lovely kitchen, more space, detached and was the cheapest.

I think you did an EXCELLENT job finding these properties.

I've been noticing with series 17 how many beautiful properties were available then. After Covid hit in 2020, they went very quickly and few really exceptional ones are left.

House one was lovely. I would have removed the modern kitchen and make that the lubrary. House 2, had it been the original house only, was gorgeous. Being attached on both sides took it out of the running. The Mystery House was, to me, perfection. Location, views, garden, and the annex for her library and workshops, plus 2 bedtooms for guests. Ideal. The bungalow itself was beautiful, and could easily have been made into my dream home. Adding the garage, possibly with studio above, would be the icing on the cake for me.

Margherita is delightful! With their list of requirements I can't believe how fantastic each property was. Well done ETTC! Of course, it's the luck of the market, but they surely hit the jackpot this time. Hope all turned out well for this charming couple.

What a lovely husband. I hope that the husband had some influence on the decision.

Devon episode - 2015. First one was great - annoying to have to remove the other kitchen but with the price they'd have the budget. Loved house 2, right up my alley, love a Georgian - no back garden though but the garden they DO have was great. Mystery house the location was outstanding. Liked the bungalow.

I love the host, Margherita, who was ever-so professional, positive and personable to the mediocre househunters. I especially liked the commentary, and was wondering if the hosts write their own scripts? And, the videography is sublime!

What a lovely couple hope they have found a property worth there ❤️ love for life❤❤❤❤😊😊

The setting of the mystery house was magical. And fit what they said they needed. The hotel across the way on the island was on the market last year.

Nice to do follows and see how the buyers went

Wonderful episode . Thank you Margherita. So much maintenance and so much beauty. .. Valerie .

Loved the flax lesson!

I've enjoyed this episode very much! Thank you so much for sharing it.

Great to revisit the area. My Uncle had a lovely house upon the hill in Dawlish. Great yard with apple and pear trees. Sigh.... oh if only one could go back eh?

Like all your hosts - Nikki, Jules, Sonali, Jonny, more - but this one (whose name I know not) is especially lovely.

Uploading glitches after 15 and 32 minutes marred this otherwise episode of good audio, visual and editing quality.

That was lovely. Thank you.

I wonder if they found something? An endless list of wants: 1. Minimum of 4 bedrooms, one of them to be ensuite and on the ground floor 2. A photography room for hubby 3. A writing room for her 4. A library or other space to house thousands of books 5. A low maintenance flat garden, but big enough to put tents for guests 6. A place to receive guests for storytelling workshops 7. In walking distance to a community, but on land that must be flat as she can't walk uphill Did I forget anything? I'd have gone for house number 2, but in the gorgeous setting of the mystery house! 😉

and who knew linen is SO BEAUTIFUL !

The seashore air adds 10 years to your life. The mystery house 🏠 is the only choice.

You could rent out one half of the mystery house and that would pay for your lifestyle by the sea

😊😊lovely program a pity we do not know their final choices..abit limited

loved them all

Why show a two story house whent they didnt one?

What a gorgeous purpose built house and cottages (no:1) for Janet and her hubby I do so hope they get to buy it.... said before watching the rest of the show.... I do wonder though why nearly every episode freezes in the middle and we miss the most vital parts of the show its becoming very annoying... 2nd house...2 storey...she didn't want stairs with her back.... I liked the mystery house too, especially being near the beach for views and her guests....I cant understand why they would choose either the 2nd - 2 storey one as well as the mystery house as contenders...I bet they don't choose either. I think number one was made just for them...oh well... QUESTION: When presenters say "let us know what you bought" do they ever let us know eg do they do revisits??? I cant find any... Gosh Britain has some stunning countryside...maybe in my next life... After watching shows like Border security etc I can a understand why folk are moving away from cities and heading to the country...cheers from Western Australia

Beautiful 💗

What great Houses the Host was able to show this lovely couple. And so interesting to see where Agatha Christie wrote her stories! what was it that bothered Margherita? She seemed a bit artificial in this episode. Never the less, Great entertaining.

I like the mystery house view but it was so new. I liked house two the best but having two attached houses other people live in is a no. House one wasn’t bad either. For them probably the mystery house.

sweet couple : )

They didn't want to get in a car to get to a shop or pub and all of these weren't walking distance to a village. Lovely houses but it's annoying when they don't seem to listen to what the people want.

Another comment..first house did t have a village close by.....walkable. Not showing what they wanted.

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Sorry but don't like this episode. This woman might as well move in by herself because everything is about her and her wants

Let me guess...her favorite colour is purple.

"I've been packing books in boxes for months" (That's why there's 46 boxes in the garage, bless the dear Man) "I'VE GIVEN AWAY A THOUSAND BOOKS" ... I often get a bad back... twice in one sentence.. can't do steps, stairs nor slopes.. handy that ME, ME.. What at best were they shown..! #1 was reasonable. #2 had along walk down and all the aforementioned.. #3 had no issues, she'd get plenty of Sea Air.. the butt was.... That Man is a quiet Martyr.. Yes Dear.