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00:01Tonight on House Hunters.
00:03It's getting a bit steep here.
00:04Do you think the car can make it?
00:06We're living the high life.
00:08The dreams of the mountain.
00:11But with such lofty dreams.
00:14Oh my goodness.
00:16Is their budget big enough to match?
00:192.5 for this.
00:22I believe that nothing is non-negotiable.
00:30Love is in the air on the beautiful New South Wales south coast.
00:38Because sometimes love is meant to be.
00:42We met at a party.
00:45I was having a dance on the dance floor with all my kids
00:48and I sat down at a table I thought was vacant
00:51and Stelio was sitting there.
00:54He had really lovely shiny eyes and was easy to talk to.
00:57We had less than 10 minutes before she was rescued by her kids.
01:03Against all odds, romance blossomed.
01:06After a few background checks, of course.
01:09What happened is everyone Googled my social media account
01:12to make sure I'm not a serial killer or something.
01:18Luckily, Stelios is better at growing things than killing them.
01:22You see, they bought an apple orchard in Canberra.
01:25But after six years, they got to the core of the problem.
01:29They run ragged.
01:31Apple growing is great but it's too much work.
01:34You have to prune a thousand trees, fertilise them, water them.
01:39It never stops.
01:40I've got family at the coast and I want to be closer to my grandson.
01:45Hello.
01:46That means a move to Bury on the New South Wales south coast.
01:53My wish list is a house with a view where I can really get a connection to nature close to my grandson.
02:02And I like the idea of a good-sized master bedroom.
02:07But for Greek-born Stelios, his wish list has a deep connection to his roots.
02:14I come from a country full of mountains and I would love to live up on a mountain.
02:19This is my dream.
02:21He dreams of a mountain.
02:23I would love a big house up on the hill.
02:29I love gardening.
02:30So a big, established garden and be close to the sea.
02:35However, this search has an Achilles heel.
02:38Money.
02:40My budget, ideally, it would be around the two.
02:44And I'll be trying to convince him that our budget is 2.3.
02:49Oh, his eyes have just gotten dark.
02:54OK.
02:55So Stelios does have one killer instinct.
02:58I'm Greek, so I like to negotiate.
03:02You say 100, I say 50.
03:04And then we'll get to somewhere around 75.
03:08Bargaining is an art.
03:12So it's goodbye apples.
03:14Hello berry for this pair.
03:17Get it?
03:18Yeah, yeah.
03:19You're right.
03:20You're right.
03:21Too much.
03:22I like the old buildings.
03:23It gives it good character.
03:26Got coffee.
03:28Wine.
03:29Wine.
03:30Oh, that's important.
03:31Got a pub.
03:33The first house is 25 minutes inland at Kangaroo Valley.
03:37It's about a 45 minute drive for us to get to Mark and Bo's house.
03:42But it's well within budget.
03:45Christine's at least.
03:46It's on the market for 2.2.
03:49So, you know, within our range.
03:51And it does have...
03:522.2.
03:53Yeah, it depends.
03:54It all depends.
03:56Did those eyes just flash dark again?
04:03Oh, it's really green.
04:05It's very pretty.
04:07House number one.
04:09The Valley Bungalow.
04:11Listed at 2.2 million.
04:13It's 200,000 over Stelios's budget, but a hundred K less than Christine's.
04:20I think this property would really appeal to them due to the established gardens and the views with the mountains.
04:27What a nice garden.
04:30And there are your hills.
04:32Wow.
04:33It's heaven.
04:34I like it.
04:36Welcome to the Kangaroo Valley house.
04:39It's very beautiful so far.
04:41We've got four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lot of character.
04:45So, come on in and have a look.
04:46Fantastic.
04:48Beautiful house, isn't it?
04:50Look at this.
04:52Oh, wow.
04:54Wow.
04:56Oh, my God.
04:57Look at that.
04:58Yes, stunning.
05:00And we're off to a good start.
05:03Let's see what the view's like.
05:05That's the way.
05:06Make yourself at home.
05:08Oh.
05:09Oh, nice coffee.
05:10So, it's always good to take it in, isn't it?
05:13Ah, a pew with a view.
05:16Yeah, the view's only obscured by the cars.
05:20Yes, you've got a road, but it's also Saturday, so it's going to be busier than it would normally be during the week.
05:27How about weekday views, Christine?
05:32So, this kitchen here, you're cooking with gas.
05:35Nice one, Jane.
05:36You certainly are.
05:38Lots and lots of storage.
05:39I like the timber.
05:41Look at the beautiful view.
05:43I can imagine myself washing dishes and you look at the view.
05:46I can imagine it too.
05:48It's lovely.
05:51The bedroom wing is chock full of character, though it is a bit cosy.
05:57Where is the big bedroom?
05:58The big bedroom?
05:59Yes.
06:00Here it is.
06:02Mmm.
06:03This room's a bit small.
06:06It's not very big for a master bedroom, it's more like a junior bedroom.
06:11The size of the bedroom's not going to work.
06:15I'm a big man, I need a big bedroom.
06:17My shoe collection is huge, like an elder.
06:24Okay, so the bedrooms have big shoes to fill, but the manicured gardens and stunning views should more than compensate.
06:34It's absolutely beautiful, these gardens are gorgeous.
06:37They certainly are.
06:39Heavenly, heavenly.
06:41And there's just about every type of rose you could imagine in these gardens.
06:45And I know how much you love gardening.
06:47I love gardening.
06:48And our grandson, he loves soccer, so this is a perfect field.
06:53A good side of it.
06:56This property is really kicking goals.
06:59A cracker house with established gardens, mountain views and at a great price.
07:05I like the house a lot.
07:06I love the gardens and it ticks a lot of boxes.
07:10The only concern being the noise.
07:14I think we can get used to the noise.
07:17You can see the mountains and I like that.
07:20I like mountains because they remind me of my country.
07:26But can the second house raise the stakes?
07:29Oh my God, this is amazing.
07:32Or just the price?
07:342.5 for this.
07:43Canberra apple growers Christine and Stelios are about to uproot, heading for the coast.
07:49Oh wow, look out there.
07:51There's a river.
07:53Christine wants a home with a knockout view, a big main bedroom and to be close to her grandson.
08:00Look at this side.
08:01It's a beautiful town.
08:02If I do, you can look into the valley.
08:05And Stelios dreams of a big garden.
08:08He dreams of a mountain.
08:11Oh, how can we forget that?
08:13And this Greek is keen to drive a hard bargain and haggle to get a house close to the sea.
08:22Gee, it's pretty up here.
08:23Look at this.
08:25Well, it's so different to the valley, isn't it?
08:27We're climbing up to Bellawongora in the stunning very hinterland, just 20 minutes inland from their grandson and the coast.
08:37I feel like we're up on a ridge and almost like you could see the sea from up here.
08:43Well, not quite, but our next house is very scenic.
08:49Get it?
08:50See?
08:51Nick?
08:52OK, I'll see myself out.
08:54That's where we are.
08:56Wow.
08:57Chris.
08:59House number two.
09:00The Garden Ridge.
09:02Four bedrooms, two bathrooms on a huge block.
09:06But at $2.5 million, it's $200,000 above Christine's budget and a whopping half a million above Stelios's budget.
09:16I think there's a chance we might see those dark eyes again.
09:20Hi, guys. Welcome.
09:21Hello.
09:23This property is situated on seven acres.
09:26And what's the price for seven acres?
09:29Uh-oh.
09:31This one comes in at $2.5.
09:34$2.5 for this?
09:37It's those dark eyes again.
09:40And now they're on the hunt for reasons to discount the price.
09:44I have nothing against brick, but I like it rendered.
09:49It's like unfinished symphony.
09:55Let's hope the inside is music to his ears.
10:01Oh, right.
10:03Wow.
10:05I love the way you just look out and the garden rolls down to the trees.
10:10I can see a water feature too.
10:13There's a couple.
10:15Two for the price of one.
10:16Two for the price of one.
10:18Gee, this guy's good.
10:20He's just walked in and already found a bargain.
10:27Look at this.
10:28What a lovely room.
10:30This room's so spacious.
10:33I like the brick inside.
10:34No.
10:35Okay.
10:36Why?
10:37It's too much brick.
10:38I'm not saying I'm against it.
10:39I'm saying we might just have to soften it a bit.
10:42What if we render halfway?
10:44Like...
10:46No amount of huffing and puffing will blow this house down.
10:50But luckily, the main bedroom is easier on the eye.
10:54Wow.
10:56Now this is a big bedroom.
10:58Bingo!
11:00The bed is for five people at least.
11:03It's huge.
11:05I really like the size of the bedroom.
11:08So spacious.
11:09I didn't expect it to be so spacious.
11:11That's nice.
11:13The picture window's great.
11:15This is a nice place to have a cup of tea.
11:18A big bedroom and beautiful view.
11:21That's two big ticks for Christine.
11:24And outside, there's a slice of paradise
11:26that should be just as appealing for Stelios.
11:30Have a look at this garden.
11:33Oh, my God.
11:35This is amazing.
11:37There are rolling hills and it's surrounded by forest.
11:40These are my gardens.
11:42I love it.
11:43It's lovely.
11:44It is very tranquil.
11:50Om.
11:52Om.
11:54It's got the views.
11:57It's got the garden.
11:59It's got the peaceful feel about the property.
12:02But the price tags half a million above Stelios' budget.
12:06And Christine wants to spend even more to make changes.
12:11I think it's a very beautiful property.
12:14The house is plenty big enough.
12:16But I would want to change some things about the house.
12:20And I see money here, you know, having to be spent.
12:23Sounds like a job for a master haggler.
12:26You have to go to Jane and make her a really low offer.
12:30Because I won't do it.
12:33Steady on.
12:35First, they better check out the last house.
12:39Magnificent.
12:41It's very grey.
12:43But can they agree on its merits?
12:46You couldn't possibly come in here and say that you liked it.
12:49Now, this is the landscape that my heart loves.
12:55Our house hunters are back on the road, hoping to find a country retreat under Christine's budget of $2.3 million.
13:04Or even better, under Stelios' much lower budget of $2 million.
13:11Wow.
13:12Well, this is just an incredible drive.
13:15They're climbing high above Bury to a township known as Broughton Vale.
13:19It's only 12 minutes from Stelios' beloved ocean and just six minutes to family.
13:26It's getting a bit steep here.
13:29Do you think the car can make it?
13:31I hope so.
13:33This next house is definitely worth the ascent.
13:36This is a three and a half acre, five bedroom, four bathroom home and the views are to die for.
13:44Here it is.
13:46I think I like it.
13:47Tucked amongst the trees, house number three is aptly named the Hilltop Hideaway and is listed for $2.4 million.
13:57What did you think driving up?
13:59Oh my goodness.
14:00Steep.
14:01What a hill.
14:02Steep.
14:03Very steep.
14:04And one thing we've learnt is that Stelios wants the price to be anything but steep.
14:09So this property comes in at $2.4.
14:13However, however, I do believe there's a bit of room for negotiation.
14:19Many rooms for negotiation.
14:21Not just one.
14:22Fingers crossed.
14:23Yeah.
14:24That mountain of money might be a hard one for Stelios to climb.
14:30So Jane's really got her work cut out for her.
14:33So this spot here is probably one of the most captivating in the house.
14:39That is...
14:40High ceilings!
14:41Gorgeous.
14:43And it's a grand fireplace.
14:46I like big things, you know, big bedrooms, big fireplaces.
14:50Big prices.
14:52We can negotiate on that.
14:55That's the only thing I don't like big.
14:57If big is his thing, then hopefully he likes this large kitchen.
15:02Look at this.
15:05Magnificent.
15:07It's very grey.
15:10Not my favourite colour.
15:12This kitchen for me, not going to work.
15:16And it's a shame because it's painted so well.
15:20You've got a big oven.
15:22Yes, I like cooking.
15:24I like to do my spanakopita and my moussaka.
15:27I think he's soothed like he's it.
15:30But when they're done eating that big fat Greek feast,
15:34they'll need somewhere large enough to sleep off the food coma.
15:39Is it going to be big enough?
15:41Well, this is a master bedroom.
15:43There must be small people.
15:46There are a lot of windows, a lot of light.
15:49Yeah, but the compromise is you've got nowhere for your furniture.
15:53You couldn't possibly come in here and say that you liked it.
15:56Hell hath no fury like a woman squished.
16:00But hopefully the expansive view from the deck will turn Christine around.
16:06Oh, my goodness.
16:09Phew!
16:11This is, I think, what you've been waiting to see.
16:15It most certainly is.
16:17Oh, I just love it.
16:19Is this enough mountain for you?
16:21I can't get enough of the view.
16:23Mountain, tick.
16:25View, tick.
16:27But will the grounds give Stelios his desired established gardens?
16:32The garden is beautiful, but it's a rainforest garden.
16:35It's not your dream garden.
16:38It's not your dream garden.
16:40In fact, it's hardly a garden at all.
16:41It's very natural.
16:43But it's even better because it's all just growing.
16:46So, less of a garden and more of an ecosystem
16:50and 400 grand over Stelios' budget.
16:54Will this make it too steep to scale?
16:57I'm not sure if we can grow anything here.
17:01Any vegetables or any fruit trees.
17:04Not enough sun, probably.
17:06But the big question is this, the price.
17:09It's above our budget.
17:11Look, given that it does actually tick a lot of boxes,
17:15maybe we need to think about if we could stretch that far.
17:19Whoa, whoa, whoa!
17:21That is the darkest I've seen his eyes go get.
17:24Stelios' philosophy is that, no, we've got to get it down to budget
17:29and probably below to feel like it's worth the money.
17:33It's a lot of money.
17:35It's a lot of money.
17:36We have to negotiate.
17:40It's crunch time for these apple farmers.
17:43I love that house.
17:45I think it's a bit expensive.
17:47Which one of these rural retreats will they pick?
17:49Can you see yourself living there?
17:50Can you see yourself living there?
17:58On the New South Wales south coast, serenity-seeking Christine
18:02and her bargain-hunting partner Stelios are wanting to get closer to the sea.
18:06Christine wants a big main bedroom, great views and to be close to her grandson.
18:10Stelios wants to be on a mountain while having a large established garden and close to the sea.
18:19A tricky wish list and anything that comes close comes at a cost.
18:25But if anyone can get what they want, it's haggler extraordinaire Stelios.
18:30I like to negotiate. We bargain all the time in Greece and I believe that nothing is non-negotiable.
18:38Me too!
18:40But I digress.
18:42It's time for these guys to consider their options.
18:44We've got some decisions to make.
18:46Yes.
18:47Three houses.
18:49Valley bungalow.
18:50I love that house.
18:51I think it's a great house.
18:53Very nicely renovated.
18:55I love the character of the bedrooms.
18:58The room size is actually quite small.
19:01Beautiful gardens, well landscaped.
19:04Can you see yourself living there?
19:06I can. It's just the noise from the road.
19:10However, the price is right.
19:13It's 2.2.
19:15The price is very attractive.
19:19The garden rich house.
19:21The garden was magnificent.
19:23I mean if I was to design a garden, it would be like that.
19:27And it was quiet and it had the tranquility that I'm looking for.
19:31But it's just too much brick.
19:34I did like the brick actually.
19:35I think it adds a bit of character to the house.
19:38The master bedroom was a great size.
19:41I love the floor to ceiling window.
19:44It's a house with a lot of possibility.
19:47But you'd have to bring the price down.
19:49I'd be sending you in to bargain for sure.
19:54Hilltop Hideaway, what are you thinking about that one?
19:56It's a beautiful house.
19:58But the gardens are a bit bare.
20:00There is nothing there.
20:02And the master bedroom is a tight room and it could be difficult.
20:06But it's location and views blew me away.
20:11It's quiet.
20:13It's close to our grandson.
20:16Close to the beach.
20:18However, I think it's a bit expensive.
20:20It's a big decision and there's lots to think about.
20:22So then we have to go back to our list and see exactly which of the properties tick the most boxes.
20:29Well, luckily I have those lists right here and can remind everyone what you want.
20:35Here we go.
20:37Will Christine put up with a small main bedroom to give her bargain hunter partner a beloved backyard?
20:44Will Stelios pry open his wallet for cracker views and his favourite garden?
20:50Or will he throw away his garden dreams to give Christine the proximity to her grandson and the killer views she so desires?
20:57It's Barty and Nani against Stelio.
21:04Yes!
21:06We got the hilltop hideaway!
21:09Yes!
21:11It's a beautiful house.
21:13It has a beautiful view and a lot of grass areas so we can play with our grandson.
21:19It's nice being nearby, I like this.
21:22It is.
21:23He loves it, you can tell.
21:25Oh!
21:27It's a great house.
21:29It's on top of the mountain, surrounded by rainforest.
21:32Close to the sea.
21:34It's almost noiseless.
21:36So tranquil.
21:38It was 2.4.
21:40He goes, don't worry I'll get them done.
21:42And he got it for 2275.
21:44I'm happy.
21:46Kudos to you babes, you were right.
21:47Always offer them less.
21:49It's all about negotiation, negotiation, negotiation.
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