A PLACE in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton was left lost for words when a couple brutally called her choice of property “ugly”.
The telly presenter, 38, was trying to find a holiday home for married couple Fiona and Joe on the idyllic Greek island of Kefalonia – but they definitely weren’t keen on one of her five options.
The pair told the property expert that they were willing to spend between £250k – £300k on their dream home.
They said that to win over their hearts the home needed a stunning sea view, enough land for a pool and lots of room for their first grandchild to run around in.
Laura managed to keep the couple happy with her first three choices, and she definitely thought she had it in the bag with her fourth as it ticked all their boxes.
But as soon as they arrived at property number four, the pair didn’t hold back on what they thought.
The three-bedroom detached house in the town of Sarlata, which was listed way within their budget at £286,000, didn’t leave the two feeling excited despite having an outdoor pool and its very own bar.
While Fiona said that the property didn’t quite have the “curb appeal” or the view for her, Joe went in on Laura and said: “I like the bar, and I like the pool, but it’s a no from me at this price I have to say.
As the pair looked inside the home they were pleasantly surprised, with Fiona saying to her husband: “The outside doesn’t do it justice.”
But as they stood out on the terrace, Joe said: “It’s not doing it for me. I’m not moved like I’ve been moved previously.”
After a good look around, the trio met back outside to discuss what their feelings were towards the three-bed house.
Joe told Laura: “They’ve done a beautiful job inside. But it’s got some fairly ugly aspects to the view in terms of construction sites right next door.”
He continued: “It’s not for us,” and his wife nodded in agreement.
A stunned Laura took the harsh words on her chin, gave them a friendly smile and replied: “Moving on…”
But in another twist, the expert was left stunned when the couple decided to make an offer for her final choice.
The pair fell in love with detached house in Zola, on the north west of the island, because of its gorgeous views of the sea and because it had enough space to build their own swimming pool.
They decided to put in an offer of £230,000, despite being listed for £267,000 – and it was rejected.
After a bit of persuasion they upped their offer to £255,000, but it was once again turned down.
After all Laura’s hard work to help the couple, Joe and Fiona left the Greek island empty-handed after failing to secure a holiday home.
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