Jules Hudson shares insights about his charming Herefordshire cottage and its transformation from a tired farmhouse to a stunning family home
Herefordshire: Jules Hudson, the host of Escape to the Country, made a big move from London to Herefordshire and hasn’t looked back since. He joined the BBC show in 2012, and his home has become quite the topic of conversation.
Leaving behind his “claustrophobic” city life, Jules and his wife Tania bought a quaint two-up, two-down cottage in the West Midlands. They wanted a forever family home, and it seems they hit the jackpot, as they’ve turned it into a spacious five-bedroom house.
They invested around £100,000 to make their dream a reality, and it’s now a stunning property that’s really impressive. Although Jules doesn’t often share photos of the inside, he recently gave fans a peek online.
In a cozy Instagram post with his cat, he mentioned catching up on the show and shared a glimpse of his living room. Fans were quick to notice the lovely interiors.
Jules has always been open about his move from London, but he doesn’t usually dive into details about his home. He made sure to keep many original features during the renovation, like a centuries-old wood door with three keyholes but no lock.
He explained that locks used to be highly valued, and people would take them when they moved. Jules was looking for a place with space and outbuildings, and he found just that.
He shared that the house was saved from demolition in the 1970s by a couple who preserved it and laid out the gardens. When they bought it, it was liveable but definitely needed some love.
Escape to the Country is back on BBC One today at 3pm, and you can catch it on iPlayer too!
