Escape to the Country fans lash out after couple share budget for first home

08 February 2024 , 08:04

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Escape to the Country fans lash out after couple share budget for first home

BBC Escape to the Country viewers were left stunned when a young couple revealed their massive budget for their first shared home.

Civil servant Anna and consultant Jack, who are engaged and each own a flat in St Albans, confessed that they had a massive budget for their dream home in Buckinghamshire. The pair, who recently got a dog named Dexter, said they wanted a house with plenty of outdoor space, four bedrooms, a utility room, and a large kitchen. They also shared their hopes to live near a local pub, which they described as the heart of the community. Host Briony May Williams said: "A garden is important for Dexter and they want to be on the edge of the village community with a nearby pub." The couple's hefty budget sparked quite a reaction online after Anna and Jack admitted that they had a whopping of £850,000 to fork out on their first home.

Anna and Jack admitted that they had a whopping of £850,000 to fork out on their first home (BBC)

After being left shocked by the huge figure, unimpressed viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to complain. "Mums got escape to the country on and a couple younger than me have just rocked up with a budget of £850,000 for their first home and let me tell you, the deep guttural "oh f** right off" I just let out could be heard from space."

Another fumed: "Don't you hate it when 20 somethings have 850k at their disposal? Where's the life suffering before success? 800,000 average price in Buckinghamshire. UK housing prices are obscene. Half a mil for a terraced property. They need a 30% haircut. #escapetothecountry."

"A young couple probably in their 30s on escape to the country today have a budget of 800k. F*** off," someone else ranted. "OMG I literally have £8 in my bank account and these children have that much money. Honestly HOW? How do people have money like that in this day and age," another questioned.

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However, it wasn't all negative comments as another BBC praised the pair, writing: "Couple on #EscapeToTheCountry are so charming. How lovely it would be if all twenty-somethings were like this. They have such an appreciation of the countryside, lifestyle and architecture. Hope they live happily ever after."

BBC Escape to the Country couple's 'first home' budget leaves viewers gobsmacked (BBC)

"People are so jealous and cruel. These people clearly worked hard for their money, or inherited it which isn't always easy. They seem like a lovely couple," someone else insisted. Despite viewing several beautiful homes, the couple didn't make an offer on any. The show revealed that they decided to buy in Hertfordshire to be closer to their loved ones.

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Susan Knox