Transforming a Crumbling Chapel into a Stunning Family Home | Building Historic Homes | Abode

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2024
  • Follow this family on the incredible journey of turning an abandoned chapel into a contemporary family residence. The church, neglected for over two decades, needs a full home renovation to restore it's interior into a beautiful home. From intricate craftsmanship to innovative design, witness the transformation of this historic structure into a modern living space.
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  • @kensteffes6712
    @kensteffes6712 5 місяців тому +16

    The house within a house is perfect.

  • @mattneillninasmom
    @mattneillninasmom 5 місяців тому +30

    Stunning. Would definitely recommend a coffee/tea station & mini fridge in the bedroom for those cold mornings, cozy evenings..

  • @dlebreton7888
    @dlebreton7888 5 місяців тому +10

    Grand to see people giving history new life.

  • @phyllisjasinski6622
    @phyllisjasinski6622 4 місяці тому +13

    I wanted to say at first glance why would you tear up a church. But then after watching how you enhance the beauty of the church. I am so happy that you were the ones to rehabilitate the building the old and mixed perfectly with modern architecture. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤❤

  • @user-po3ko9yb5w
    @user-po3ko9yb5w 5 місяців тому +21

    Truly the deepest of respect for this undertaking and the result. Hope they enjoy their labor of love

  • @pobrien864
    @pobrien864 4 місяці тому +6

    I admire your courage in taking on and sticking with this project as some of the structural issues I think would have scared me to death! Congratulations on a wonderful project completed!

  • @maricogan2903
    @maricogan2903 5 місяців тому +25

    Lovely final project. The respect this couple showed to the building was unusual for this time in history. Thousands of people have married, bene mourned, babies baptised, people of all ages worshiping...Hymns and Christmas Carols lifted to the rafters for over a century. This was beautiful.

    • @gertanckaert3023
      @gertanckaert3023 4 місяці тому

      yes, my feeling, in my 100 year old former chapel

  • @chrysantha9769
    @chrysantha9769 5 місяців тому +43

    at least the neighbors are quiet....😆

  • @lib556
    @lib556 3 місяці тому +2

    I've often dreamt of living in a renovated church. I was a bit disappointed not to see what was done in the tower.

  • @danielappell3484
    @danielappell3484 5 місяців тому +24

    Great work, beautifully done. I would cover the exposed wooden buttresses with metal flashing to keep the rain away from that wood for a while longer.

    • @kellygb9278
      @kellygb9278 3 місяці тому

      Copper sheeting would age so well here. The patina would enhance the look & preserve the stone walls and the wooden beams

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 Місяць тому

      People would have it in a flash ​@@kellygb9278

  • @zellavie21
    @zellavie21 3 місяці тому +2

    It inspires me tobuy old historical building with priceless stories...

  • @lorettajohnson5900
    @lorettajohnson5900 4 місяці тому +8

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @caseyflorida
    @caseyflorida 5 місяців тому +29

    The roof removed from that courtyard makes the wood buttresses exposed to rain. Those will rot away!

    • @kathymateer
      @kathymateer 5 місяців тому +4

      Eventually, wrapping in copper should do the trick.

    • @gonzalogonzalez4220
      @gonzalogonzalez4220 3 місяці тому

      @caseyflorida No more than any wooden structure exposed to the outdoors. They were originally painted and can be kept painted.

  • @gertanckaert3023
    @gertanckaert3023 4 місяці тому +2

    love the “ shoulds “ from all of you, who don’t own a church, and haven ‘t renovated one ( yes, i live in a small chapel...yes, even minor upgrades, and reno takes experts and $$$ )

  • @StevenSeven
    @StevenSeven 3 місяці тому +2

    What a beautiful makeover! Stunning.

  • @paulsheridan1
    @paulsheridan1 5 місяців тому +13

    Both Sean and Debs have really proven themselves capable, having handled such a magnificent renovation, effectively on time and on budget. I think this has to be one of Charlie Luxton's all-time favourites. 🎉

  • @jasonkane8200
    @jasonkane8200 5 місяців тому +6

    400,000 for this seems like a bargain and not pricey at all. I don't think you could touch twice the price to do that here in the states. This is terrific. I would commandeer the tower room for a small library and reading room.

  • @donnajenkins4721
    @donnajenkins4721 5 місяців тому +9

    Stunning

  • @lilliancruz1756
    @lilliancruz1756 3 місяці тому

    I love this home so much and the wonderful amazing couple who took this restoration on! WELL DONE to the craftsmen who did the work, and the architect who drew up the plans. All around beautiful. This couple deserves this home, after living in a caravan for 2 years. Bless their family.

  • @danielkoher1944
    @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому +3

    31:22 It surely does, the opened courtyard not only gives privacy.
    But, a Beautiful Serenity. A+ ⭐️

  • @KimSincox
    @KimSincox 5 місяців тому +9

    Brilliant! Stunning! Glorious...sumptuous...charming...cozy...incredibly tasteful without being stuffy. On time and on budget by a lovely couple who saved a treasure. Bravo! I'm going to have to rewatch the ending with pauses just to take it all in.

  • @danielkoher1944
    @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому +2

    36:09 It certainly is.
    I wish the Both of You many years of Health, Wealth, and Happiness.

  • @susannajones7203
    @susannajones7203 5 місяців тому +10

    Lovely family and story. Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @starveartist
    @starveartist 5 місяців тому +9

    Please do a part 2 when they work on the rest of it!!!!

  • @BlessedForever888
    @BlessedForever888 3 місяці тому

    I feel like the spirits of the people buried in the cemetery nearby helped this family out. The results are awesome.

  • @lasalleman6792
    @lasalleman6792 5 місяців тому +3

    Reminds me of a small castle, with its own chapel. Kind of Medieval/modern. Very nice.

  • @heatheryoung36
    @heatheryoung36 5 місяців тому +3

    What a beautiful building! Kudos to this couple and others who save precious buildings all over England. I really admire the work ethic to finish a lovely home for themselves. Cheers from Canada.

  • @TheTishy44
    @TheTishy44 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow…..nicely done….love the water feature area….so perfect.

  • @dreed1058
    @dreed1058 5 місяців тому +4

    Simply stunning! A work of love and creativity. I also love the courtyard & bedroom - it's all lovely. Everyone seems concerned about exposed buttresses - I'm sure they have a plan!! Best wishes🎉❤!!

  • @starveartist
    @starveartist 5 місяців тому +6

    Truly beautiful and unique!!!

  • @h3022
    @h3022 5 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely stunning! Love this so much.

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 Місяць тому

    Can people come up and see this place. It's astonishing

  • @julie4636
    @julie4636 5 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely amazing renovation. Love the stone still worn with age. Creative blend of old and new. Including the necessary red post!

  • @spider46531
    @spider46531 5 місяців тому +3

    GREAT!!! Another wonderful rebuilding of historic homes like Restoration Man!!!

  • @susanwarford4221
    @susanwarford4221 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautifully done. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

  • @22gtrotter
    @22gtrotter 5 місяців тому +6

    Impressive !!!! I love the way they kept some parts almost untouched, showing even the years of neglect.

  • @user-lw9pt8sj5m
    @user-lw9pt8sj5m 4 місяці тому +5

    It’s a pity that the state does not have enough money to maintain and restore historical architecture.

    • @pamelawing5747
      @pamelawing5747 3 місяці тому

      There is a ton of historical buildings supported by the state. There IS a limit. It is wonderful to see that there are people like this with the money and the vision to restore these lovely structures. It's happening in quite a few countries. France has a lot of chateau restorations going on and it's lovely.

  • @ellenmadsen7308
    @ellenmadsen7308 5 місяців тому +2

    Fascinating project. Would have liked to hear about plans for the tower and any other spaces left to work on.

  • @mryan22
    @mryan22 5 місяців тому +6

    I shudder at those wooden buttresses in the courtyard being exposed to the elements. If any of those fail after being exposed to the elements, the entire place would come down.

    • @danielkoher1944
      @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m quite sure as much attention they’ve paid to structural detail.
      They’ll continue to keep an eye on it.

  • @baseball4697
    @baseball4697 3 місяці тому

    As you were making the windows and I saw the forest green color, I thought, “I bet he’s going to shingle the upper part.”

  • @eh_bailey
    @eh_bailey 5 місяців тому +29

    I'm still stressed about those exposed timbers. This is an interesting build, but they should have kept the leaded glass windows and just put permanent insulated storms over it. You always want this kind of thing to be undone in a historic structure.

    • @jeffivany9532
      @jeffivany9532 4 місяці тому +3

      Disagree. The leaded glass would give too much religious overtones.

    • @marionchase-kleeves8311
      @marionchase-kleeves8311 4 місяці тому +1

      I disagree, what is more beautiful than God's good light? The leaded Glas was a necessity since glass was poured or spun and large panes were impossible. The amount of light is astounding!

    • @katecrossrhodes
      @katecrossrhodes 4 місяці тому +6

      Their house, their choice.

    • @danielkoher1944
      @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому +1

      Insulated windows over stained glass.
      Further deteriorates the original leaded stained glass.

    • @danielkoher1944
      @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому

      @@marionchase-kleeves8311🙄

  • @peggystein3745
    @peggystein3745 5 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely amazing accomplishments!!! So beautiful congradulations and enjoy! Thank you for sharing God bless i am sure their are good spirits there!

  • @zackdreamcast
    @zackdreamcast 3 місяці тому

    Those exposed timber flying buttresses hopefully has some nice flashing and marine grade sealant on them and have continued maintenance schedule attached to them

  • @stevendaniel8126
    @stevendaniel8126 3 місяці тому

    BRILLIANT!! Totally fascinating......

  • @laurensouthgate2458
    @laurensouthgate2458 5 місяців тому +1

    WOW!

  • @dixiechicken2643
    @dixiechicken2643 3 місяці тому

    Stunning and Brilliant. Without a doubt, one of the best I've seen! You should be so proud of yourselves.

  • @donaldcurlee9635
    @donaldcurlee9635 5 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely love this

  • @siobhanroberts8627
    @siobhanroberts8627 5 місяців тому +2

    Truly incredible feat you accomplished. Beautiful home.

  • @maryjones5710
    @maryjones5710 5 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations, your home is wonderful.

  • @loril.mangold8160
    @loril.mangold8160 5 місяців тому +1

    I think they should have a nice expresso machine upstairs in their bedroom

  • @jackiecarson859
    @jackiecarson859 5 місяців тому +1

    Lovely!

  • @marionchase-kleeves8311
    @marionchase-kleeves8311 4 місяці тому +1

    Needs to get window installers to REMOVE WINDOW TAGS! TACKY!
    I'm jealous, but Relieved I dont have to do the cleaning!

  • @dianafessenden7361
    @dianafessenden7361 3 місяці тому

    Truly amazing and I am pleased for them. My only thought was dealing with all of those stairs throughout....as they age it would seem impossible (perhaps an elevator is forthcoming.)

  • @CyrusTheGreat8791
    @CyrusTheGreat8791 5 місяців тому +2

    I wished they framed those.beautiful columns with glass.instead of encasing it within the glass wall frame but then the bedrooms size would become much smaller!❤

    • @danielkoher1944
      @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому +1

      At least they saved a building before it was lost. 😊

    • @danielkoher1944
      @danielkoher1944 3 місяці тому +1

      33:12 As the kitchen is the central location of celebrations and Holiday Memories.

  • @VoklstWestie
    @VoklstWestie 5 місяців тому +1

    Very Tartarian, Bellisemo!

  • @mauricepowers3804
    @mauricepowers3804 5 місяців тому +2

    You need a coffee machine in your bathroom❤ beautiful build❤

  • @user-vo5gb7tt7w
    @user-vo5gb7tt7w 5 місяців тому +3

    Leaving the wood buttress exposed 😮 they have to be iron now the walls of the main structure is in danger

  • @heathermcrobert9779
    @heathermcrobert9779 5 місяців тому +2

    How do you vacum the ceiling at that height!! What an atmosphere for a home!!

  • @truthserum5202
    @truthserum5202 5 місяців тому +4

    How terribly creepy to live in a home surrounded by the dead.

    • @epluribusunum1460
      @epluribusunum1460 5 місяців тому +2

      Billions of humans have lived and died; most of us live surrounded by the dead, cemeteries or no.

  • @stevenschwagel8029
    @stevenschwagel8029 5 місяців тому

    ❤this

  • @dicoakhmad9076
    @dicoakhmad9076 5 місяців тому

    Wow,the owners is totally extraordinary person,personally i do love the final building.its look beautiful but beside that they have collections of gravestones i their backyard

  • @erikseanwolff5341
    @erikseanwolff5341 4 місяці тому

    What a spectacular video of an amazing process I am now a subscriber to your channel and I am looking forward to so many more amazing episodes.

  • @flipjuicychic02
    @flipjuicychic02 3 місяці тому

    I'm curious if there were ghosts at the grave yard 😂

  • @kensteffes6712
    @kensteffes6712 5 місяців тому +1

    Would be ver easy to put a free standing elevator in this house.

  • @arielb5317
    @arielb5317 5 місяців тому +1

    That place is haunted or is going to be. That is absolutely mental. Nice work but MENTAL!!

  • @DoJoDiL
    @DoJoDiL 5 місяців тому +1

    Am I the only one who noticed the music playing around 36:00 was from The Sims?

  • @Myrnateatro
    @Myrnateatro 4 місяці тому

    Lovely! What about the outside, what did they do to the cemetery?

  • @r824077
    @r824077 5 місяців тому +3

    Image if the chappel was haunted lol

  • @VoklstWestie
    @VoklstWestie 5 місяців тому

    I knew I was meant to watch this show, when I saw the Westies!!!!
    Ive been jn search of a (worthy) church..

  • @Roses-lilac
    @Roses-lilac 3 місяці тому +1

    How do you heat it?

  • @christinahouldsworth6124
    @christinahouldsworth6124 3 місяці тому

    36:43 Isn't that the Sims Song for building?

  • @jozf8163
    @jozf8163 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting concept. Not sure if I could live in an old church. If you don't mind me asking - what software did you use in the 3D concepts?

  • @cynthia5304
    @cynthia5304 3 місяці тому

    How do you incorporate the tomb stones into you exterior living space?

  • @9aguirre
    @9aguirre 5 місяців тому +5

    Styles don’t match or fit. Looks a bit oogly upstairs.

  • @user-jv8ht9wg9r
    @user-jv8ht9wg9r 4 місяці тому

    love Sean's rusticated walls best. Sorry Debs!

  • @ernestomondragonromero3024
    @ernestomondragonromero3024 4 місяці тому

    I feel like the main part of the church with that amazing architecture was left like a space the nobody uses nobody goes there, I think it would be amazing the main living room there with a big chandelier as a main focus on that huge space, hanging from a metal support due to the delicate ceiling, and the other living room as a tv room that is more private or a garage/man cave, also the expose wood beams that are structural features is not good. Another thing is, how is it that a massive house the boys have to share bedroom in a bunk bed. And I think the outdoors are not even taken in consideration as part of the design. And what happened with the tower? That could be the most impressive feature of the project and was left out 😢

  • @ChiefWindyCheeks
    @ChiefWindyCheeks 4 місяці тому +2

    solar panels.... in England....🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @Nerdsplayingcards
    @Nerdsplayingcards 3 місяці тому

    I would design the interior with more rustic undertones huge oil paintings. Greek statues the who 9 yards

  • @timothyfortner4500
    @timothyfortner4500 5 місяців тому +1

    I appreciate the show! However, I would have really appreciated information about the historic church, such as the year(s) it was built.

    • @22gtrotter
      @22gtrotter 5 місяців тому +1

      Watch again, it was mentioned when it was build, i believe 1850 someting but not sure.

    • @jo4vt
      @jo4vt 5 місяців тому +1

      They gave the history at the beginning.

  • @zafjas
    @zafjas 5 місяців тому

    This renovation must have cost much more than 400K

  • @whitneylake2107
    @whitneylake2107 5 місяців тому

    Goerge did these already

  • @AFAskygoddess
    @AFAskygoddess 5 місяців тому +11

    The restoration of the church is magnificent. However, their taste in the interior decor boggles the mind, and NOT in a good way. I absolutely wept when I saw that hideous red post in the kitchen. Then I stopped watching. I couldn't take anymore. But hey, it's their house. None of my business how they want to live.

    • @jackiecarson859
      @jackiecarson859 5 місяців тому +3

      Well, it's a sure bet that no one will accidentally run into the red post and knock themselves silly.

  • @cratecruncher4974
    @cratecruncher4974 5 місяців тому +2

    Major changes to a religious site in the middle of 2000 graves of people that loved the church the most? Wasn't that a movie???

  • @sofiebribiesca6678
    @sofiebribiesca6678 3 місяці тому

    Well done. Bargain ;-)

  • @jamesedinger4956
    @jamesedinger4956 5 місяців тому +4

    I'm happy for them...but that place would be creepy to live in

    • @CarlaLR74
      @CarlaLR74 5 місяців тому +2

      Old creepy cemetery in the yard, that is a big no for me.

    • @wdwerker
      @wdwerker 5 місяців тому +1

      @@CarlaLR74But the neighbors are so quiet ! 😊

  • @raraszek
    @raraszek 4 місяці тому +2

    It's depressing that there is an abandoned chapel in the first place

  • @maaczarna1622
    @maaczarna1622 5 місяців тому

    poręcz na schodach i balustrada jest zupelnie nie pasująca do tego budynku zupelnie tak z dupy,powinna być piękna drewniana poręcz,kolor rożowy to totalna porażka i pustka malo przytulnie. No ale może się jeszcze urządzają wiem że wszystkiego na raz się nie da.

  • @---wu3qj
    @---wu3qj 4 місяці тому

    No offense intended, but this is a very weird building for a home. It is too massive to be cosy to me.

  • @scottygdaman
    @scottygdaman 2 місяці тому

    living in a graveyard ?
    weird

  • @DianaStuckert
    @DianaStuckert 3 місяці тому

    If you believe that water purification house looks Californian, you are delusional. I have lived in California my whole life. No one here lives in anything like that.

  • @willgame26
    @willgame26 4 місяці тому

    something about it i dont like.

  • @user-zj3cn4wt4u
    @user-zj3cn4wt4u 5 місяців тому +4

    It should illegal to change the internal design in the former churches!!! People just ruin its beauty!!!

    • @wdwerker
      @wdwerker 5 місяців тому +5

      That would limit buildings like this to demolition unless a congregation has very deep pockets !

  • @krystofsimek1134
    @krystofsimek1134 3 місяці тому

    Great idea very badly executed.

  • @23mlke
    @23mlke 5 місяців тому

    i’m sorry but they ruined it