A Place in the Sun host Leah Charles-King admitted she didn't think it was possible to find a property for a mother and daughter from Birmingham after a challenging search.
In a repeat episode airing on Friday, June 12, Eileen and her daughter Kaia joined Leah in Spain's Mar Menor to search for their dream holiday home. The pair had a budget of £43,000 and wanted a two-bedroom apartment near the beach.
Specific Requirements
Leah lined up five options, but Eileen had very specific requirements, including no stairs. The social care worker and mother of three from Birmingham had been dreaming of a holiday home for a decade and said it was 'now or never,' despite never having visited Spain before.
Eileen said: 'It's a beautiful part of Spain. I feel it's now or never, I've had this dream for about ten years, I've been saving towards it and I feel I'm now in a position to be able to realise my dream.'
Tough Search
Finding the right property proved difficult. Leah quipped: 'If you don't like it I'm going for a lie down, I'm telling you straight.' She admitted it was one of her 'toughest searches yet.'
Eventually, Eileen was impressed with the fifth property. She put in an offer of £39,000 and accepted a counteroffer of £42,150. Eileen said: 'It just feels amazing, I'm here at last.'
Happy Ending
Leah replied: 'I'm so happy for you and your family. Congratulations to Eileen, Kaia and your new lives in the sun!' She added: 'Wow what an extraordinary search. To be honest, I didn't think it was possible. But Eileen kept using the word optimism and I must say, it was infectious. Well done ladies, you finally got your home from home and I wish you all the best!'
Leah returned to A Place in the Sun after being left out of two series, having first joined the show in 2021. She had expressed frustration when a fan asked if she was returning, replying on social media: 'Unfortunately not. And I won't appear in this current new run either, I'm afraid, Placers! But hopefully the next one.' She added: 'Feel free to kick up a stink about it.'
A Place in the Sun is available to watch on Channel 4.
