First in the series, Clarke plans a woodland retreat for less than the price of a family holiday and visits a breath-taking property in Italy. Next, he meets a man trying to build a UFOstyled house; a woman making a garden room using material including earth, straw and human hair; and visits a floating swimming pool in Italy Clarke’s Italian road trip takes in possibly the world's coolest fire station and DIY enthusiasts Ben and Michelle want to build a summer house using disused shipping pallets.

Later, Clarke meets newlyweds investing their life savings in a dilapidated yacht. His Italian road trip takes in a stunning treehouse, and his wilderness lodge starts to take shape.

Catch George Clarke's Amazing Spaces from Sunday, 5 April at 18:00 on BBC Lifestyle, channel 174 on DStv.