Country House Hunters Australia Season 7 Episode 2

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00:00From its barren beauty to lush landscapes.

00:07The Australian countryside is as beautiful as it is breathtaking.

00:14Many Australians are discovering rural life and making the move.

00:20So I'm on the hunt to help everyday Australians find their perfect country house.

00:30Welcome to Armidale and the New England region.

00:35I used to visit here as a child when I would watch my brother play footy here.

00:39Cut to today and I'm visiting friends, children who are at uni here.

00:43This is a wonderful community and that's what draws today's buyers here.

00:49They are teachers, they are gardeners, they are creative spirits.

00:53And the three homes I'm about to show them will appeal to all of those three different things.

00:58Let's go meet our buyers.

01:08Hello there.

01:09Hello.

01:10So it's Emma and Chris and you're an art teacher.

01:13Yes.

01:14And are you teaching as well or you're involved with schools?

01:18I work at primary schools and a secondary school in gardening.

01:21So I'm a garden groundsman.

01:22Right.

01:23Okay.

01:24You're a surgeon.

01:25For horticulture.

01:26Love it.

01:27Love it.

01:28Love it.

01:29I'm from Ireland originally.

01:30Yep.

01:31I had met Chris's brother.

01:33Chris turned up on my doorstep in Newcastle to go to a concert that he had prepared to go to with his brother who couldn't go.

01:40So I attended this concert with Chris who I hadn't met.

01:43We drove to Sydney.

01:45It was my father's birthday.

01:47He came along and said happy birthday to my dad even though we'd only known each other for about three hours I think at the time.

01:53That was 2009.

01:552009.

01:56If somebody had have said to me look you'll end up in the country and marry a country man and have three children I would have gone no probably not.

02:05But I haven't looked back.

02:06We've got Audrey who is 13 Charlie who's 11 and Freda who is 10.

02:14We absolutely love where we live but I think it would be lovely to have more land around our house to come to Armadale which is not far away.

02:24There's something about living here that for bringing up children it's you can't ask for anything better.

02:31Yeah.

02:32I would love to have a place with an art studio that I can continue that having a garden like I think that's still super important for us.

02:39Yeah.

02:40We curse the winter because it is a bit cold but the four seasons like summers are good here.

02:45To see what Armadale has out there would be fantastic and exciting for the kids who have always only ever lived in the one space.

02:53So I think to see what else is available would be wonderful.

02:58Tucked into the Northern Tablelands Armadale sits around about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.

03:04With its strong sense of community, vibrant cultural scene and fantastic schooling options it proudly lives up to its name as the Education City.

03:14For Emma and Chris Armadale may just be the fresh style that they are looking for.

03:19I know that you wouldn't mind either an investment, a reno or something that's moving ready.

03:25But could you please give me an idea of your budget?

03:27Maybe up to around the two million dollar mark.

03:30Around two.

03:31I'm going to show you three houses that are quite different but all have something that meets a little bit of your wish list.

03:38But you are going to love this first house because it's on eight acres and the garden is in development in a sense.

03:44I think you could really whip it into shape but I think you'll love the fact that the current owner is an artist.

03:50This home is infused with art. Follow me.

03:57I think you'll love it.

03:58Come on through to the heart of the home.

04:14Tell me how you really feel.

04:16Love it.

04:17Brilliant.

04:18You're already wowing.

04:19What a great space.

04:20I mean being an art teacher you must be loving the colour, the light.

04:24It's the second living area just there.

04:27It is like an art gallery.

04:29I think it's just the space.

04:31Walking in having a great big space with this amazing view out there.

04:36There are five bedrooms.

04:39Wow.

04:40That's good.

04:41And in the garden there's an artist studio.

04:44Tick.

04:45Big tick.

04:46It's on the check right now.

04:47Let me tell you also.

04:49This area you've got the kitchen around here looking straight out on the view.

04:53This goes all the way around to that beautiful dining space and second living area.

04:59There's sort of multiple rooms and I think for a family with five of us that could just potentially work really well.

05:05And I love that the art varies.

05:07There's some really colourful pieces and then there's some that are more monochromatic.

05:11But it's just wonderful to see actual art.

05:13It's real art.

05:14It's not just prints.

05:16So it's fantastic.

05:18The main bedroom is at the end of the hall.

05:21When you're ready I'll meet you on the veranda and have a chat about the price.

05:25That's alright.

05:26Take it to me.

05:28I'll see you soon.

05:29Wow.

05:30Oh wow.

05:31Fantastic.

05:32Walk-in wardrobe.

05:33That's perfect.

05:34I've actually never had a walk-in robe before.

05:35That's brilliant.

05:36I always think you don't live in your bedroom so I don't need a really large bedroom but this

05:48to me was a really comfortable size.

05:50And the fact that you've got your own ensuite and walk-in robe, it's everything at one end.

05:55So I think it's really comfortable.

05:58I know this is house number one but I could see ourselves somewhere like this.

06:03Yep.

06:04Definitely.

06:05Let's see how much this place is.

06:07Yep.

06:12Wow.

06:13Wow, what a deck.

06:14Come and join me.

06:15Everything seems to have a view.

06:16Yeah, that's fantastic.

06:17Everything looks out onto this gorgeous garden.

06:19And I'm not sure if you noticed but we have a study.

06:22Wow.

06:23Here amongst all those different bedrooms.

06:25It'll be a refreshing change from doing homework at our kitchen bench.

06:28Yes.

06:29I think we're in love with this place.

06:32No!

06:33It's a house number one!

06:34I've spoken to a house to show you.

06:37What are you loving?

06:38I should ask.

06:39What are you loving?

06:40I love the open garden.

06:41Eight acres.

06:42Eight acres.

06:43Yeah, it's just inviting.

06:44It's warm.

06:45It's, you know, every window's got a view.

06:47Okay.

06:48Well, we've definitely peaked too early.

06:50How much do you think it's on the market for?

06:52Oh, maybe 1.9?

06:561.850.

06:57How much do you think it's on the market for?

07:12Oh, maybe 1.9?

07:151.850.

07:17It's, it's actually 1.7.

07:19Oh, wow.

07:202.1.9.

07:21Open to offers.

07:23Yeah.

07:24Well, it's a stretch.

07:26I think it's achievable.

07:27You get a lot of house and a lot of garden and a lot of land.

07:30Like the package overall, I think it's, I think it's certainly a fair price.

07:35I think it'd be nice to see the other two houses as well and see what they have to offer.

07:40The first home that I showed Emma and Chris made a really strong impression.

07:44But there are still more options to see.

07:47So next up, I'm showing them a home that is a little closer to town with some really lovely

07:52heritage features that might just charm its way into their hearts.

07:57Come on through into the heart of town.

08:01The current owner has been here for over 60 years.

08:05So when you talk about homes with a soul, beautiful energy, we are literally white picket fence,

08:11fairytale stuff here.

08:12Yeah, it's, it's, it's quaint.

08:14Like it's very well done.

08:16We're so close to town and I just thought maybe you could almost by now rent out,

08:21have it as a future place like where you could retire to because it's just walking distance to everything.

08:27I like the idea of being close to town.

08:30Our current home, we're on a large block.

08:32Yes.

08:33The neighbours is a little new to us, like having close neighbours.

08:36Well come and have a look at the house and just think of it as this could be a future investment possibility.

08:41Perfect.

08:42Come on through.

08:43Come on into the sunken lounge room.

08:56What do you think of this space?

08:57I think it's really sweet.

08:58I do too.

08:59It's really light.

09:00And I do, I know it's a, a seventies thing maybe is it?

09:03But I love it.

09:04It's a sunken lounge room but I do too.

09:06Yeah.

09:07I've never lived in a house with a sunken lounge before.

09:09I have visited houses with them.

09:11In this instance it was done really tastefully.

09:14The combustion fire, I think it's been done so well that it, it didn't have a dated feel.

09:19I suppose I should ask how would your children handle a place like this?

09:24From where we're coming from to something like this they would probably notice the limitations

09:29of less, less space around.

09:31Yeah.

09:32I think it presents really well.

09:33There's garden, there's lots of natural light, lots of windows.

09:36I think you could put your own touch if you were renting a space like this.

09:40Absolutely.

09:41Well I tell you what, have a look around the house and I'm going to go and check out what

09:44that garden's like and when you're ready I'll meet you out amongst the hedges.

09:48Excellent.

09:49Perfect.

09:52See you soon.

09:53This just reminds me of going to my grandma's as a kid.

09:58Yeah.

09:59There's something really nice about it.

10:01It's fantastic.

10:02I was actually surprised because it's not as dated as I thought it would be.

10:07Color wise, like it's...

10:08The palette's very good.

10:10Yeah, she's...

10:11Accentuating the blue and the whites, it was certainly not offensive.

10:14The way Armidile's going with the property demand and stuff, I think you wouldn't lose

10:18out on it.

10:19And it's so close.

10:20Yep.

10:21Literally, so close to town.

10:22Yep.

10:23I'm sure this is going to be well under what we're...

10:25I imagine.

10:26...our budget is.

10:27Okay.

10:28Come and join me out in this lovely garden.

10:36I love these colours, just gorgeous.

10:39Yeah.

10:40What you don't see from the street is all the hedging carried through, but it just keeps

10:44going.

10:45Like you've got another shed here in the corner and just, yeah, it's great.

10:48Could you envision alterations that you might make into the future?

10:52I think so, yeah.

10:53It's got some potential, I think, yeah.

10:55But I can feel in your voice...

10:57Oh, look, it is small.

10:59I knew this would happen.

11:00That first place, that really bowled you away, didn't it?

11:04It did.

11:05It did, yeah.

11:06I don't think it's something that we would move into with our kids.

11:08So, yes, it's small, but it's down the track possibly just for two people.

11:12Right, so what do you think it is?

11:14I'm at $5.95.

11:19I'm going to go $5.80.

11:21It's going to auction, so I'm letting you have a little look pre-auction, and it's around

11:26$6.00 to $6.50 at this point.

11:28Okay, okay.

11:29It's going to auction for a four-bedroom house in the heart of Armadale on such a wonderful

11:35land size with this beautiful garden.

11:37I reckon that's pretty good.

11:38Yeah.

11:39I think to establish an investment in the market in town at that price is fair.

11:44We would probably look into maybe knocking out a wall or two and just...

11:48Giving a little bit more elbow room.

11:50Yeah.

11:51Okay, on that note, I have one more house to show you.

11:54Let's go.

11:55Let's go.

11:56Well, house number two didn't quite measure up for their whole family.

12:08Emma and Chris could see the potential as a future retreat for just the two of them.

12:13But not to worry, I've saved something really special for last.

12:16A spacious home on two acres with beautifully tendered grounds and more than enough room

12:22for everyone to stretch out and settle in.

12:25Well, I don't know about you, but I'm so glad I wore my summer dress and sandals.

12:29Have to dress for all seasons here.

12:31And as gardeners, this is beautiful as well, so I'm not knocking it.

12:36And where I've brought you to is over two acres of already established gardens.

12:42I suppose that'll be just my life then, won't it?

12:44Well, this place does fit the bill in regards to your wish list.

12:47We have five bedrooms, two bathrooms here, beautiful established gardens

12:52and a house that is move-in ready.

12:54Shall we head in out of the rain?

12:55Yes.

12:56Let me take you inside.

12:57The house plants here are amazing.

13:07Come on through to the first of many living areas.

13:10It's not often that I say this, but I'm in awe of the house plants.

13:14Yeah.

13:15You love your greenery.

13:16You love your garden spaces.

13:17But I'm thinking, well done.

13:20How do you feel about the house itself?

13:25It's pretty unique.

13:26It's funny seeing the kitchen where it was in the front foyer.

13:30I suppose it makes sense now with the wings that it's still central.

13:33So it still becomes the hub of the home.

13:35Yeah.

13:36And it's silent.

13:37It's so peaceful, so quiet and yet maybe two, three minutes from town.

13:43The main bedroom is off in that direction.

13:46Would you like to have a wander down there?

13:47Certainly.

13:48Have a look and when you're ready I'll see you outside in the garden.

13:51Okay.

13:59Wow.

14:00It's just like a living artwork isn't it?

14:03Every window has got a different part of the garden.

14:06I am so surprised by the extent of garden that you see.

14:11It just keeps going.

14:12And so many different little garden rooms that just are really spectacular.

14:16I really enjoyed being able to walk down from that kitchen area and see that parents retreat.

14:22So I really like that idea of having two separate living spaces without having to live in your bedroom or anything.

14:29I think that was a really nice part.

14:31Do you want to have a look outside?

14:33Absolutely.

14:34Let's go.

14:35Come and join me by the pond.

14:47Apparently only a handful of years ago this two acres was a bare paddock.

14:52Credit where credit's due.

14:54Whoever's doing the gardens here.

14:56Full on.

14:57I'm in awe.

14:58Fire pit as a barbecue area.

15:00The veggie patch up the side.

15:02There's play areas.

15:04There's pond.

15:05There's so much to explore.

15:07And again really close to town.

15:10So definitely a surprise.

15:12I didn't expect to see this here.

15:14I think a lot of it is just maintaining.

15:16It's not ripping things out and trying to plant new things.

15:19It's just maintaining what's there.

15:21We've shown you three very different houses.

15:23What do you think this one is on the market for?

15:25Oh look.

15:27Go first.

15:28Oh look I'd say yeah 1.8.

15:32I mean.

15:33Yeah I would have said probably similar.

15:37Maybe slightly more.

15:39It's actually under.

15:40Okay.

15:41It's actually under.

15:42It's around 1.5.

15:43Oh.

15:44Yeah okay.

15:45Pretty nice spot for your two mil budget.

15:48Yep.

15:49I thought the price would have been higher than it is.

15:51So that's a pleasant surprise.

15:53That's a pleasant surprise.

15:54Yep.

15:55I think this is definitely just a move straight in house.

15:58And it's just maintaining what there already is.

16:01I certainly don't think there's any need to rush in or do it.

16:04Get a few more Indale plants to fill up the voids.

16:07It's going to be tough to work out which way we'll go.

16:11And when you're ready.

16:12I've got a really lovely spot for us to catch up.

16:14And have a chat.

16:15And let me know what you'd like to do.

16:17Perfect.

16:18Excellent.

16:20Once again though.

16:21All three houses are now on the table.

16:35And while Emma and Chris take a little moment to picture their future.

16:38I am off to explore something truly special.

16:42The New England Regional Art Museum.

16:45And today I'm getting a peek into their latest exhibition.

16:49I feel bad saying I just had no idea about the creative force of Armadale.

16:55But it's such a hub, isn't it?

16:57Absolutely.

16:58I think culture is one of the fundamental things that make Armadale a really special place to live and to visit.

17:04I mean, if you can't find something cultural to do here, you're not trying at all.

17:09Tell me a little bit about Mr Hinton.

17:12Howard Hinton, he was Sydney based.

17:15He was always a great collector and a great lover of art.

17:18At one point after he retired, he was looking to donate some work.

17:22And because he had a good relationship with the then Minister for Education,

17:26he asked whether or not there was an educational institution that might benefit from having access to these amazing artworks.

17:33The Armadale Teachers College was just finished its construction.

17:38So it was the new shiny educational institution.

17:41And so they said, maybe you could send some artwork here.

17:44So he sent an initial consignment of a few dozen works, which were greatly received.

17:49And later when Hinton visited the Teachers College and saw the expanse of empty walls,

17:54he essentially dedicated the rest of his life to building this collection for Armadale.

17:59It's not necessarily a well-known story, but for those of us who do know it, it is so unique and so amazing.

18:05And it has had a huge impact on the entire region.

18:09It was seeing this collection and the opportunity to work with the artworks here that made me go,

18:15yeah, of course I can move to Armadale. I can move to a regional town.

18:18It's a fantastic place to live. It's the first time I've lived in a regional place.

18:22There is so much to do here. There's such a fantastic cultural creative community.

18:27That's, you know, what I'm all about.

18:29I love my job here at Miram working with this collection, but then also with local and regional artists,

18:34getting in touring exhibitions, go see some music at NEECOM, go catch a film.

18:40All you need to do is find one good cafe, one good bar, a cool rental to stay in.

18:46And once you've got those things, you know, that's all you need to have a great life here.

18:51Surrounded by brushstrokes of inspiration and stories on every wall,

18:56I thought what better place for Emma and Chris to reveal their decision.

19:00So I've invited them here to find out which home they've chosen

19:04to potentially turn into their own masterpiece.

19:07May I join you for a cheeky shardy?

19:10Absolutely.

19:12I'm really grateful that you opened me up to this other side of your beloved region.

19:18Before I was more the agricultural and sort of sporting side,

19:21but geez, it's beautiful, isn't it?

19:23Oh, it really is.

19:24So let's have a chat about the three homes that we saw.

19:27I thought all of them were beautiful.

19:29Number one, you just walked straight in the front door and went, I love it.

19:33Yeah.

19:34And I love the separation, because I think to just have the kitchen just there,

19:39it's still within reach, but just a separate space.

19:41It's an entertainer's house, like, you know, you can have friends around

19:44and you've got multiple places to sit, whether it's outside or, you know, in the formal part

19:49or just around the table in the front, like it's, yeah.

19:54I think number two would be a rule out for us.

19:59Why plan for what's going to happen in the future when we can just live in the now

20:03and enjoy what the other two houses are.

20:06Because the kids are only young for a certain period of time and then they're gone.

20:09That's true.

20:10So, you know, I think we embrace the living together while they've got them and, yeah.

20:15Maybe when you have the hip replacements, you could have this further down the track.

20:19It's all one level.

20:20But I could tell your energy was, eh, I'm not sure.

20:23I'm not sure about this one.

20:25The third house that we had a look at, that one had the garden completely set up.

20:30Bang on with the budget.

20:32Two acres.

20:33How did you feel about number three?

20:35Oh, what?

20:38I think the garden's probably more the favourite than the house.

20:41I think the house is unique.

20:43It's so hard because number three really was amazing.

20:46I know.

20:47And you don't want to be rude, do you?

20:48No, definitely not.

20:49Probably not.

20:50Disrespectful.

20:51But, let's face it, you just were really in love with the first place that we showed

20:55you.

20:56Yep.

20:57It was house number one.

20:58Yep.

20:59From the get-go.

21:00Yeah, the studio.

21:02The office.

21:03The office.

21:04The office.

21:05Because normally an office is in a dead-end part of the house but you've got the view of

21:09just the same as everyone else.

21:10And I liked the privacy from the street.

21:13Yes.

21:14I think it's, I don't know, there's just a feeling that I got there.

21:17Straight away.

21:18It's so close to town but you feel like you're miles away.

21:21Yeah.

21:22I'm so excited for you.

21:23What do you think you'll do?

21:24Definitely going to have another look at number one.

21:26Okay.

21:27And see where that goes.

21:28Have a conversation.

21:29Yeah.

21:30Well that is absolutely wonderful and I wish you all the very best of luck.

21:34And I'd really like to sneak some gardening tips as well.

21:37Yeah.

21:38Although house number one was the clear favourite on the day, Emma and Chris have decided to

21:44not move forward on this one and continue their search.

21:47With a clearer vision of what they're after and a town like Armadale to call home, I have

21:52absolutely no doubt that they will find their perfect country home for their next chapter

21:56right here.

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