Home of the Year viewers disagree with judges during first episode

Be still our beating hearts – Home of the Year is back.

The beloved series returned this Valentine’s Day with judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and Sara Cosgrove all back on our screens.

And arguing with each other, of course.

The panel headed for Dublin, Armagh, and Meath this week to check out three beautiful properties.

They stepped into a quirky home in Dublin dating back from the 1950s to kick off the show.

“It’s the perfect blend between practicality and prettiness,” Sara noted as they inspected the home that was a little slice of paradise for the owners.

The trio of judges checked out the stunning pantry, followed by a red-tiled Marrakech-inspired bathroom and then the reading nook.

All three judges scored the home a score of nine.

They then travelled to Armagh to check out a beautiful cottage that had viewers at home falling in love.

However, the judges weren’t as taken with the property.

“Why not build from the present- take aspects of the old build but adapt for a contemporary way?“ Amanda questioned as they examined the beautiful house.

It ended up scoring just 24 out of 30 with viewers at home sharing their disappointment.

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They then headed to Meath to visit a barn-like home that definitely divided viewers and judges alike.

Both Amanda and Sara were less than impressed with the home but Hugh was impressed with the unique home.

He stated that the house was “a great example of how to build a house in the countryside”.

“It’s a marvellous bespoke family home,” he added.

It ended up scoring 25 points, meaning that the Dublin home made it through to the final.

Home of the Year continues on RTÉ One every Tuesday at 8.30pm