Nicki Chapman Stunned by Unexpected Village Gem onEscape to the Country
So, on the latest episode of Escape to the Country , something genuinely surprising happened – and even Nicki Chapman, who’s seen it all in her many years on the show, admitted “this is a first.” I caught the episode and honestly, I was just as charmed as she was. The whole thing unfolded during a house-hunting journey that took us to the beautiful village of Maiden Bradley, where a hopeful mover named Polly was on the search for a new life in Wiltshire with her young daughter.
Polly had a solid budget of £450,000 and was after a minimum of three bedrooms and a garden – nothing too extravagant, but certainly enough to find a cozy new family base. She was accompanied by her mum, Mary, who was there to support and share in the excitement. The first property they viewed had all the charm and warmth you'd expect from a picturesque countryside cottage – and it hit Polly right in the heart. She even said she didn’t think she could afford something that pretty. Mary echoed her thoughts, picturing sunny afternoons in the garden with the family. It was just that kind of place.
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But here’s where the surprise came in – while Polly and Mary were admiring the house, Nicki wandered off and discovered something pretty unique in the village. A fresh-milk vending machine. Yes, really. A vending machine that dispenses local, fresh milk into your own bottle. And Nicki was floored . She popped in her glass bottle, paid, and watched as it filled up with cold, creamy milk. Her reaction? Pure joy. She even said, “Who knew you could get so excited getting fresh milk?” I kind of felt the same just watching her. It wasn’t just the novelty – it symbolised the tight-knit, sustainable vibe of the village. Nicki called it a lifeline for the locals, and highlighted you could also get cheese and butter from it too. It was a lovely, wholesome moment.
As for the house hunt, things were a bit of a rollercoaster. The second property, in Ludwell, was too small. The third, in Trowbridge, didn’t quite feel right either. Polly was clearly feeling the pressure – she admitted she didn’t want to move repeatedly and needed a “future-proof” home. But the first house? That had something special. It wasn’t just the charm or layout – the current owners were even renting out garden space for extra income, making it financially attractive too.
By the end of the episode, we learned Polly had returned for a second viewing and made an offer. She’s now in that frustrating limbo phase, waiting to sell her London flat before moving forward. Fingers crossed it all works out for her.
Episodes like this remind us that it's not just the properties that win people over – it's the little surprises, the local flavour, the unexpected joys like a milk vending machine, that make a place feel like home. And for Nicki Chapman? Even after all these years, she’s still finding firsts.
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