‘s Alistair Appleton was quick to highlight a dilemma, declaring the house hunt a ‘lost cause’.
In the Friday (September 27) episode of the celebrity edition, Alistair embarked on a quest to assist Bucks Fizz icon and television host Cheryl Baker alongside her musician spouse Steve in their long-standing struggle to locate the ideal abode.
Cheryl expressed her frustration: “We still haven’t found the house we want to live in. We’re quite different when we are looking at a house because I like to be kind and Steve’s quiet..”
Steve interjected with his practical perspective: “I like to be practical.”
The pair, who first crossed paths while touring in the 1970s, disclosed their desire to downsize from their expansive Kent residence following their twin daughters’ departure, reports .
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Alistair Appleton had a tough challenge on his hands on Celebrity Escape to the Country (Image: BBC)
With a budget of £900,000, they sought a property featuring at least three to four bedrooms to accommodate family visits, a spacious kitchen, and a garden that was easy to maintain, yet ample enough for a vegetable patch and their dog’s exercise needs.
Alistair arranged several viewings tailored to the couple’s specifications, but one snag persisted. Despite their intention to downsize, Cheryl and Steve found many properties “too small”, voicing concerns over entertaining space and where Cheryl could keep her “stage clothes”.
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Alistair Appleton helped singer Cheryl Baker and her musician husband Steve look for their dream home (Image: BBC)
Alister quickly spotlighted the pair’s classic downsizer conundrum: “They’re on the horns of that classic downsizer dilemma. On paper you want to downsize but then when you see a house that is actually smaller and a kitchen that’s smaller, it’s like it’s too small.”
As they toured the property’s outdoor space, Cheryl was captivated: “The garden is absolutely stunning, it’s beautiful.”
Alister didn’t miss a beat, showing off the practical additions: “Look, there’s even a vegetable patch.”
Cheryl acknowledged the charm but expressed her reservations: “Yes it’s beautiful but it’s too small really for both of us.” Observing Steves body language, Alister remarked: “Steve has folded his arms. It’s a lost cause.”
However, against all odds, the final mystery home in the quaint village of Herstmonceux stole their hearts.
Alister revealed to the audience: “I thought we might have lost them with the houses being too small despite wanting to downsize but then the mystery house came through with flying colours and this could be the one for them.”