Coast vs Country

Katrina and Nigel are keen to relocate to Cornwall after 27 years in London. Katrina has fond memories of being by the sea as a child, while Nigel's got his heart set on long country walks.

John and Karen live in Cheshire and have £400,000 to spend in North Wales. John would love to have the sea close by, while Karen loves the changing colours of the countryside.

Simon and Caroline are hoping to find their forever home in the Isle of Wight. Caroline wants a change of lifestyle by moving to the country, but Simon wants to continue living by the sea.

Mary and Gary have £130,000 to spend on their forever home on the Cumbria/Lancashire borders. While Mary would love to have the sea close by, Gary is drawn to the energy of the countryside.

Boarding school teachers Alex and Emma want to buy their first home together on the Isle of Wight. But while Alex has happy memories of coastal living, Emma prefers the countryside.

andy and Keith are making the big move to Cornwall with a budget of £220,000. They are after the perfect forever home to retire in, which includes a decent garden for their beloved dog Peggy, and space for their motorhome. Their only struggle is the location, as Mandy wants to be beside the seaside, while Keith is after a rural retreat. They are joined by countryside expert Kirsty Duffy, while property developer David Bull is keen to show them the benefits of living by the coast.

John and Carolyn are looking for their dream property in Devon with a budget of £700,000. With their current home being in the countryside, Carolyn loves the lifestyle and wants to enjoy the tranquillity it offers, while John is keen for a change and wants to enjoy the buzz of the coast. The couple are joined by countryside fan Kirsty Duffy who is keen to convince them that a rural setting will be the perfect location for them whereas coastal expert David Bull plans to present them properties near breath-taking beaches.

Tony and Sheila share a mutual love of Norfolk, and after years of visiting together and with family and friends, they are finally taking the plunge and planning a move there, with a budget of £300,000. They just face one problem: Tony wants to live in the country while Sheila's heart is by the coast. They are joined by presenter and countryside enthusiast Sara Damergi who is keen to appeal to Sheila's love for characterful and cosy cottage, while coastal expert Kerr Drummond hopes to lure Tony towards the coast with houses that have a period seaside charm.

Retiring plumber Paul and his partner Mandy have been together for four years, but haven't lived with each other yet. Moving from Surrey, they're looking for their first home together in Sussex. They need a family house big enough for Mandy's teenagers, and to entertain family and friends. While Mandy is keen on the countryside, Paul feels the pull of the coast. For their £600,000 budget, Kirsty Duffy is determined to find them an ideal country property, while David Bull is angling for the coast.

Rachel and Charman married two years ago, but faced tough obstacles when Rachel was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Now healthy and eager for a new start, they are looking to relocate and buy their first home together in Devon - but while Charman wants to be able to walk to the coast, Rachel has always enjoyed her country roots. For their budget of £320,000, property expert David Bull plans to entice them to the coast, while ex-estate agent Kirsty Duffy is all about the countryside.

Obsessive West Ham supporters Ann and David have been together for 18 years. As their three daughters between them have flown the nest, they are eager to move back to David's homeland of Essex and be closer to their team's stadium with a max budget of £350,000. However, while Ann wants to be near the hustle and bustle of the coast, David would prefer the quiet life offered by the countryside. Coastal expert David Bull is keen to sway David towards the coast, while countryside fan Kirsty Duffy plans to win over Ann to the country.

With a budget of £1.25 million, Amanda and Clive want to leave Bromley and the rat race of London for some peace and quiet in West Sussex, with their dog Lulu, but they can't agree on exactly where. Kerr Drummond is flying the flag for the coast while Sara Damergi is determined that the countryside will win.

Retired engineer Barry and his Maltese-born partner Pauline have been a couple for seven years. They're now ready to set up home together and have chosen Suffolk as their dream destination. For their budget of £425,000, David Bull is determined to woo country-loving Pauline over to the coast - whilst Kirsty Duffy is working on Barry and trying to win him over to the countryside.

Louisa and Julian are looking to move from their one bedroom home in Middlesex for more space in south Devon. With their budget of £260,000, Kerr Drummond is determined to fulfil Louisa's dream of living by the sea, while Sara Damergi is fighting for the countryside.

Jane and Gordon have been together for over a year. They currently live in Essex and have £300,000 to spend in East Sussex, on their first property purchase together. As they near retirement, Gordon would love to have the sea close by, whilst Jane loves all that the countryside has to offer. Coastal enthusiast David Bull is keen to sway Jane towards the coast, while countryside fan Kirsty Duffy plans to win over Gordon to the country.

Swedish born Ann and vintage car enthusiast Keith have been together for six years. Now they want to retire to Suffolk so they can still be in easy reach of their families. For their budget of £400,000 they ideally want three bedrooms, a sizeable garden and space for Keith to do up his old car. But will former estate agent Kirsty Duffy persuade sea-loving Ann to live in the country or will property expert David Bull persuade Keith to embrace the Suffolk coast?

Lesley and Ian are planning a move to Dorset with a £500,000 budget. They want a holiday house that they will eventually settle in for good once they retire. While Ian wants to enjoy the pleasant pastures of the countryside, Leslie would love to have the sound of the sea close by. Coastal enthusiast Kerr Drummond is keen to sway Ian towards the coast, while Countryside fan Sara Damergi plans to win over Leslie to the country.

Leanne and Ricky live together in Chipping Norton, where Leanne has lived all her life. Having holidayed together in Ricky's homeland of Scotland many times, they have fallen in love with the place, but while Leanne is keen to finally be close to the sea, Ricky prefers rural landscapes. For their budget of £220,000, coastal fan Kerr Drummond is keen to sway Ricky towards the coast, while countryside expert Sara Damergi plans to win Leanne over to the countryside.

Retired couple Tim and Sue recently met through a charity where Tim volunteered. They've decided they should move into their forever home together in Somerset, but while Tim hopes to move away from the coast and into the countryside, Sue has other ideas. For their budget of £390,000, coastal fan David Bull is keen to recruit Tim to team coast, while ex estate agent Kirsty Duffy plans to win Sue over to the countryside.

Hypnotherapist David and wildlife enthusiast Carolynne have fallen in love with Northumberland after many holidays there, and are now looking for their forever home in the region. For their budget of £375,000, David Bull is determined to find David the coastal home he hankers after and to win Carolynne over. Meanwhile, country-loving Kirsty is trying to persuade him to settle in the peace and tranquillity of his wife's favourite - the countryside.

House hunters Geunor and Ian have left their home in Cheltenham in search of the perfect property in Cornwall. Ian spent much of his youth in Cornwall and hopes to return and revive his passion for surfing, while Geunor wants to immerse herself in community life by volunteering. For their budget of £850,000 coastal fan Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the sea, but country property expert Sara Damergi thinks they would be much happier in a rural location.

House hunters Michelle and Peter are hoping to make the big move from their family home in Berkshire to Devon, where they currently own a holiday home. For their budget of £450,000 coastal expert Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the sea, but country fan Sara Damergi thinks they would be far happier moving to the countryside.

Retired Doctor Dilip and wife Jostyna are planning to move from their apartment in London to a larger family home in Hampshire. Dilip yearns for a life by the seaside while Jostyna loves the English countryside. For their budget of £700,000 coastal expert Kerr Drummond is keen to convince them to buy a home by the sea, but country property expert Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to a more rural lifestyle.

Kieran and Maryna are looking for their perfect home in Kent. Having lived overseas since 1985, they now want to lay down some roots with their beloved dog Bran. But while Maryna loves the countryside, Kieran has his heart set on the coast. For their budget of £1.1 million, coastal expert Kerr Drummond is keen to showcase a life beside the seaside, while country property expert Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to a more rural lifestyle.

HR Manager Rose and her daughter Caitlan are planning to move from Buckinghamshire to Devon. Rose grew up on the coast of Devon and has fond memories of life by the seaside, while Caitlan has spent much of her childhood in the country. For their budget of £600,000 coastal expert Kerr Drummond is keen to convince them to buy a home by the seaside, but country property expert Sara Damergi hopes to entice them to a more rural lifestyle.

Craig and Jacqueline are moving back to the UK after 14 years of living in the South of France. They both want to settle in Cornwall but can't decide on where. Jacqueline is in love with the British countryside, while Craig is drawn to a life by the sea. For their budget of ú450,000, coastal expert Kerr Drummond is determined to find them the perfect place by the sea, but Sara Damergi thinks they'd be happier living in a rural setting.

Newlyweds Kanagasingham and Lesley are looking for a love nest in East Sussex after they visited the Seven Sisters cliffs and fell for the area's charms. Being quite a spiritual person, Kanagasingham wants the relaxed and peaceful surroundings the countryside has to offer, while Lesley loves the coastal lifestyle. For their budget of £375,000, property expert Kerr Drummond is determined to find them a home by the sea, but countryside property finder Sara Damergi thinks they'd suit a more rural lifestyle.

Retired couple Keith and Sharon are planning to move from Essex after 35 years in search of a quieter life in Devon. They are keen animal lovers and will be taking their beloved dog and four chickens with them, and also hope to adopt some donkeys. So they want a house with plenty of land, but they can't decide where, as Keith loves the coast, while Sharon is all for country living. For their budget of ú675,000 Kerr is keen to convince them to buy a home by the sea, but Sara hopes to sell the merits of rural living.

Mother and daughter Jane and Georgia are looking the perfect family home for them and their partners in the Gower Peninsula. But while Georgia and her fiancÚ Simon pine for a life in the country, mum Jane and husband Ed are longing for a house by the sea. For their budget of ú650,000, our property experts guide their decision: Kerr is determined to find them the ideal coastal home, but Sara is keen to sway them to country life.

Richard, Janine and their two young children are planning to move from the outskirts of London to Dorset/Hampshire in search of a larger family home. Richard is desperate to live by the seaside, while Janine is passionate about country life. For their budget of ú525,000 coastal expert Kerr is keen to convince them to buy a home by the coast, but country property expert Sara believes they would be much happier in a rural home.

Sara Damergi and Kerr Drummond help Tony and Michelle, who have lived in Oxfordshire for 10 years and are keen to sample a more relaxed pace of life in Dorset.

Retired couple Stephen and Eithne have £450,000 for their forever home in Wales. Eithne wants to live by the sea, while Stephen is a country boy at heart. Sara and Kerr help them decide.

Semi-retired couple Rob and Christine are looking to downsize from Yorkshire to Norfolk. Christine loves the hustle and bustle of the sea front, while Rob wants a peaceful rural setting.

Music-loving surveyor Diepiri and fashion designer Ethel are looking for a holiday home in Dorset. Ethel wants a life by the coast while Diepiri loves the calm of the country.

Retired couple Philip and Susan are on the hunt for their first home together. With £270,000 they hope to make the move from Northampton to the borders of Dorset, Devon and Somerset.

Jane and Jim are hoping to find their dream home in Devon for £400,000. But the twist is they have already made an offer on a country house - can Kerr or Sara find them somewhere better?

Yeoman of the Guards David and his wife Judith have lived in the Tower of London for the past 12 years and are now looking for a quieter pace of life in South Wales. Judith longs for a life in the country, while David is keen to be beside the seaside. For their budget of £300,000, property experts Sara and Kerr help solve their dilemma.

Joanne and Ernest are looking to move from the outskirts of London to the perfect family home in Kent, with a budget of £450,000. But while Joanne thinks their family will benefit from the clean air and calming influence of the countryside, Ernest thinks they will be happier and healthier on the coast. Kerr shows them what is available on the coast while Sara shows off the best countryside properties.

After living in Lancashire for 30 years, maths teacher Sheila and her civil servant husband Billa are now in search of the perfect property in North Yorkshire. Having holidayed in the area, Billa has fallen for the countryside while Sheila has a soft spot for the shoreline. For their budget of £250,000 coastal property expert Kerr is adamant he'll convince them both to live by the seaside, but country fan Sara has other intentions.

House hunters Polly and Dave have moved back to the UK from America, with their dog Sprout. They are on the search for their dream home in Kent near Dave's family. For their budget of £325,000, coastal expert Kerr is determined to find them a home by the sea, but country property finder Sara thinks they would be far happier staying inland.