Homes by the Sea Season 3 Episode 4 Series 3 Episode 4

Series Three Episode Four of Homes by the Sea follows the journey of a couple in their search for the perfect seafront home. The episode begins with presenter Charlie Luxton meeting David and Liz, a couple looking for a property in the popular seaside town of St. Ives in Cornwall.

Luxton takes the couple to view a range of properties which all offer stunning sea views. From renovated fisherman's cottages to modernist homes, the couple are shown a variety of options which all appear to appeal to their different tastes. The properties are also all at different budgets, which makes for an interesting range of choices.

As the couple weighs up the pros and cons of each property, it becomes clear that David and Liz are looking for a cottage with plenty of character that has been renovated with a modern touch. Despite this, they are struggling to find something that ticks all their boxes within their budget.

Throughout the episode, Luxton provides historical context to the range of properties they view giving insight into the history of the buildings and the area. This gives the couple a better understanding of the area they are looking to buy in – something which is particularly important for those looking to be near the sea.

With their budget stretched thin, David and Liz agree to take another look at a spacious cottage they initially rejected due to its lack of sea view. Luxton highlights that this property is still an excellent option with its close proximity to the beach and its impressive size - coming in at over 2,000 square feet.

As the couple are shown through the property, they warm to the bigger space on offer and begin to see how they could transform the property into a dream home. The renovated cottage now boasts lots of natural light and a spacious open plan living area which is perfect for David's artistic mind to take over.

This episode of Homes by the Sea shows the pitfalls and triumphs of property hunting; from the initial worries of not finding something perfect to the excitement of finding a space that could be just right after all. Despite the challenges along the way, David and Liz get the keys to their very own seafront home – a beautiful cottage in the heart of St Ives offering a wonderful view of the sea.

Luxton leaves the couple to get stuck in with their renovations, highlighting how important it is to be near the sea if you have a passion for life outdoors and the ocean itself. With a delightful mix of history, property hunting and sea views, this episode is sure to inspire those looking to make a move to a seaside location.