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A couple on BBC's Escape To The Country went through a rollercoaster of emotion after they put an offer in on a "dream come true" property - only to then be outbid by another interested buyer. Sue and Rich took part in the daytime television real estate programme to help turn their dream of relocating from Northamptonshire to Wales, and start up a business to invite other people to stay at their new property, into a reality. The couple admitted to host Steve Brown that they had had a tough couple of years, with Sue losing both her parents within the last two years, while Rich's sister passed away just last month.

Reflecting on the impact of these events, Rich said: "It just highlighted the fact that life's too short really, not doing what you really feel like you should be doing. So, now is the time we want to make the move and live the rest of our lives." Their search began with Steve Brown leading the couple through a series of beautiful homes that matched their needs and fell within their £650,000 budget.



But it was the mystery house that truly captivated Sue and Rich, according to the Mirror . Situated in Marton village, this impressive dwelling boasted over six acres of land, including two paddocks, an expansive front garden, an orchard, and woodland. And while exploring the grounds, Sue was moved to tears upon being shown the walled garden, stating: "It's my walled garden that I've always, always said that I wanted.

I'm getting quite choked up. It's gorgeous, isn't it?.

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