One couple on Escape to the Country found themselves in a predicament during Wednesday’s show.
Wanting to relocate from London, couple Craig and Ye Soe wanted to find somewhere more rural in the Essex countryside.
With a generous budget of £1 million, the duo gave BBC host Ginny Buckley a list of requirements.
They wanted a four-bedroom property with an annexe for Craig’s mum and outbuildings for work.
As their search began, they were taken to their second property, a large Georgian farmhouse set within seven acres.
Initially, the pair were thrilled with the large home as Ye Soe said: “Let’s go, I can’t wait to see inside.”
However, the traditional features throughout didn’t seem to go down as well as Ginny had planned.
Admitting the building was listed, the BBC star said: “You will be limited to what you can do, but you do still have scope …