Sarah Beenys new life in the country

[TowandaForever]

Is it just me or is she really fake?

[LadyEloise]

Apparently there will be another series according to SB's Twitter account.
We might get an explanation re those awful side extensions.

[jamesfailedmarshmallows]

Yes I hope we get an inside view. Generally speaking I loved their London home, with the exception of Graham's 'royal' toilet that he decorated with permanent marker. They clearly have form for scrimping on the details.

[BowlerHatPowerHat]

I'm hoping there is another series so we can see the finished inside of the house.

[LadyEloise]

I totally agree @jamesfailedmarshmallows
Scrimping on the car port and ruining the look of the house.
Are they nuts ?????

[jamesfailedmarshmallows]

Spending all that money on natural stone but then scrimping on the car port and erecting a horrific wooden structure? Doesn't make any sense at all. Maybe they should have sold some of their honey for more natural stone

[Olinguito]

Sarah has answered questions about the wooden huts on Twitter - apparently they're clad in wet larch which uses less energy if it dries naturally and is more affordable than stone, but it can’t be treated until spring/summer. It seems one of them is a car port.

[billysboy]

Loads of people like her , move to the country , buy a cockerpoo ( mongrel) start watching countryfile and shop at waitrose and think they are country people , not a clue about what really goes on

[LadyEloise]

I found the "non house"' things interesting.
Getting the honey, the alpacas, foraging etc.
I really want to know are those wooden huts still there or were they removed ?
Anyone on here who lives locally who knows ?
I thought we'd get a glimpse of the finished house- interiors and all.

[louise4745]

I really enjoyed it. Even the kids and trying out all the different aspects to living in the country.

[AcornAutumn]

@jamesfailedmarshmallows

Acorn it's not about the children per se, but there are lots of twee family moments where they are building together or partaking in cheese/elderflower cordial making. You know, the sort of activities that most teen boys are up to of a weekend.

If there's lots of that, I won't bother. Thanks.

[jamesfailedmarshmallows]

Acorn it's not about the children per se, but there are lots of twee family moments where they are building together or partaking in cheese/elderflower cordial making. You know, the sort of activities that most teen boys are up to of a weekend.

[AcornAutumn]

I was planning to watch this but if it's about children I won't bother? I wanted a show about a country house!

[jamesfailedmarshmallows]

I felt we were owed an explanation as to what the wooden huts were, they certainly were not in the plans and I assume they are temporary as they look so odd and out of keeping with the property.

[LadyEloise]

I love the faux Georgian (?) mansion but what's with the wooden "huts" at the sides which look like they were there for the builders as an office/ eating area and were left behind by accident.
They ruin the symmetry.
I love Georgian symmetry.

[salsamummy]

when the children walked up the drive and said how lucky they were I thought yes you are!! I like the house and it's such a great area. I would love to move to Bruton but can't convince DH even though ds is at school there.

[cactusisblooming]

LadyTiredWinterBottom2 exactly what I thought, the "let's start a cider/cheese/honey/alpaca/chilli business" as a cottage sideline must have the locals who rely on these industries frothing at the mouth.

[ShimmyShimmyYa]

i really like thehouse and i didnt expect to- yes, even the wooden add-ons.
trouble is as a public figure you're expected to demonstrate such piety these days- you can't just do somethin because you like the idea or you're feeling frivolous. we all sit in judgement:- that's wasteful/that's not eco etc etc which it's easy when you're not as successful!!
so they have to pay lip service to current concerns- we've planted 1000 trees- and it comes off a little insincere.
but i'm loving watching the build, the family and the pure escapism of it all- good for them!

[Porridgeoat]

I usually like contemporary houses but I quite like the design of Sarah’s new house

[whaa]

As I understand it, and I may be wrong..new build so no vat to pay. Huge salary as tv presenter, using home as location so massive tax breaks. And we all get to watch her. Fun!

[Notjustanymum]

Just watched this on recording. Agree it’s a bit slow and don’t believe she is as dim as she appears to be trying to be.
Was worried about the air gap between the stone on the front of the house and the insulation capsules with concrete inside, though - couldn’t that be a fire risk?
I think it could be more interesting but figure they are probably having to cope with limitations of Covid as PP’s have mentioned...
I’d like to see the inside of the house when it’s finished!

[Ghislainedefeligonde]

I only discovered this programme tonight and can’t believe what an ugly house they have built! I really like SB but not sure about this tbh. Might watch some of the earlier episodes to see what it’s like.
What an ostentatious house though - and uPVC windows? The house I live in has windows 120 years old and they are still fine. Wooden windows will last a lot longer than uPVC and much better for the environment. I’m hoping they have at least included renewables to heat the house eg ground source pump and solar panels would provide all your heating and hot water from a completely renewable source

[Spittingchestnuts]

I admire SB (anyone who manages 4 DC and a career is worthy of admiration in my view) but that house is a faux period monstrosity! It doesn't fit in with the landscape at all. How the heck did it get planning permission? That field was so beautiful before they built on it!

[icanboogieboogiewoogie]

And if they want a stately home, why not buy a stately home? Building that feels so wasteful.

[ThePoetsWife]

Who thinks the house looks great? I hate it - it doesn't go with its surroundings, and the wooden bits are just