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Neglected House Rescue, Restoration, and Renovation, part 1- Journey to the Château, Ep. 13
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- Опубліковано 25 січ 2022
- See how Patrick and Stuart rescue this neglected and crumbling house. With lots of DIY and hard work, they transform this building into a beautiful and amazing home. They share the "before" and "after" images, along with demolition photos and all of the details of this mid-century modern (MCM) style rambler ranch construction. This is another restoration and renovation project that they did together while learning new skills and experiences along the way in preparation for their future chateau in France.
Join Patrick and Stuart on their journey to find a neglected, forgotten, or crumbling château in France, and then continue to follow them as they work on its restoration, rénovation, decoration, and furnishing. Along the way, they will also create and share videos on their preparation for having gîtes for guests, and an event venue in their chateau (wedding, birthday, anniversary, organization or club meetings, retreats, etc.).
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You were not crazy........you saved it, the entire house was salvaged and saved. Kudos.
When house hunting I am correct in saying never expect too much. We all have different levels of lifestyles. If you feel attracted to a house, do your homework thoroughly. There will always be changes, you are now the owner, you will make paint colour changes, flooring, the list is endless. It just doesn't happen overnight, in a fortnight maybe a year if you are very disciplined and you wish to be done as soon as possible. A home building is like baking a cake, the end result is in the icing, elaborate , and the finale the cake stand. I think the house is lovely, so much can be done, added, changed and the end result, the polished gem. I was visiting related family and I thought if this was my house I would do this and that and suddenly I stopped and realised I am a guest here, complete your own first before you wish to make changes to their property. It is so good to have before and after photos, changes will be more appreciated. It was a super talk on the pro's and cons of a home. We all can do with good advice especially from people with experience. Life is amazing, a journey that seems forever as there are always challenges and victories. Go well until next time.
What a deep and true comment. I can relate to all and have to admit to somethings you said. I have stop myself sometimes thinking about what I would do differently. I got quite good at that and instead seeing other homes as an inspiration. I am happy that we are very handy and can do many things ourselves. We are ready for a new chapter and to let this home go to a new family to make it their own. Be safe and blessed. 🌹
Great job on the renovation work you've both done in the past, all good practice for the Chateau. And just letting you know you're never boring, you always make me smile. Xxx
Thank you so much Cherie. Glad you like our results. I agree, it was good practice for our future chateau. Now, it makes me very happy, that we don’t come across as boring. That was very kind of you to let us know. Be safe and I hope you like the rest of the renovations. Be safe. 😘🥰😘
You guys are very special people to invite us in to share your private life and home. As I watched and listened to you both It felt warm and intimate. I know you are going to be wonderful hosts in your new home in France too. You must know you have a lot of people very excited for you, and your future life at the Chateau! ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much, Susan! 💕
"Are you crazy?" Ha! More like You are Creative crazy as any artists would do. Thank goodness there are people like you two to save these homes. The renovations really took this mild midcentury to elegance. I can just see Neil Armstrong pulling up in his beautiful new 1967 Corvette for a visit. Ah, beautiful cocktail parties beside the pool. Hope you hang on to this beauty.
Thank you, Debra!
Thank you so very much Debra! I love the image that you conjured with Neil Armstrong..... We had wonderful parties here - pre Covid! I remember one with 70+ people. It was a Mad Men party. Really fun. Next project is a 17th or 18th century chateau in France. Completely different but who wants to do the same thing? Be safe and thank you again.
There is no drama which is more dramatic than a new old house. But that plumber! A reasonable person who could not locate a door, would wait until he could reach the house owner and ask about how he should get in, before cutting a hole in the wall! Tradesmen!
Thank you for the video! Have a gala weekend! Loving your channel!
Thank you, daniel! Have a great weekend! 😀
When we moved, my then 10 year old daughter asked what kind of house we were going to buy. I told her that the right House would talk to me. As we viewed many candidates, she kept asking: Is it talking to you? That’s what you two do and that’s why your renos come out so well. BTW, those intercom systems were awesome!
Thank you for sharing that! We think it is important to know when something "speaks" to you and it just feels right. It has worked for us many times on some important decisions, and we always had a wonderful result. Thanks for watching! 😀
That is an awesome story. So true. Thank you for sharing and what a memory you created. Now there will be the second part and hopefully a trip to France to view a few serious candidates. Your comment really made me smile. 😘🥰😘
Enjoyed all the before/after photos that showcased the many smart floor plan improvements. Your nice design choices have really given this place a much needed breath of fresh air.
Thank you very much, Glenn! 😃
Thank you so much for your very kind comment! The house was in bad shape but had so much potential. A lot of work and sweat equity later, we love this house. Guess we are a bit nuts, since we want to move on. 😉.
I've favored colonial and victorian styles with commanding staircases my entire life. Now my heart yearns for MCM, which is a radical change for me. The before pics of your home brought back memories of my childhood. You did exactly what I would do, tearing down walls, opening up spaces, and elegant lighting, which is like jewelry for a home. So beautiful! ❤
Hi Arlene. Thank you for your comment. It is too funny that we have the same experience. We lived in Victorian or early 1900 homes. The we bought our first home together. Contemporary. Pretty but not enough character. Then we were all excited to renovate this MCM. It needed real work and as you said, jewels like light fixtures. Once we were finished, who knows why, we had the idea to go for 17th century……. Life is fun when we engage and follow the flow. Glad you like our renovation. 😘🥰😘
My mouth is still opened, OMG. You will be able to handle dream any Home or Château! 🥂To both of you
Thank you, Janet! 😀
Hey Janet. 🥰❤️🥰. Thank you. We have done a lot of research for 17th to 18th century from furniture, upholstery to wallpaper…. Just to be prepared. 🥂🥰🥂. Right back at you.
Love how you both opened up the great room, it really did draw the eye to the stone. Whilst opening up the home. Your flooring guy is a genius. Cannot say that about your plumber 🤣🤣😩.
Hi James. That was an eye sore, those mismatched sides of the stone wall. That is a solid stone wall with its own foundation. The house has now the flow that it originally had. We are hoping to bring the same passion to a chateau. Our flooring wizard is amazing. He has done floors for neighbors here too. They had these astronomical estimates and he did the job for half. And perfectly too. I know a few "plumbers" myself. So sorry we know exactly how you feel. Thanks for the great comment.
You really are a couple of hard working, clever guys. Gordious renovation
Hi Juliane. We like to work hard. Can’t wait to get away from the brutal winters here and get to France. All new challenges and completely new decoration ideas to contemplate. Happy you liked what we did there. Hope you will like what we will do in France. 😘
Two crazy guys yeah.......love your attention to detail, your desire to preserve wherever possible and your taste sense....I love mid century and you have well and truly done this neglected lady a great service.....bon fait mes amis:)))
Thank you, Gloria!😀
Hi Gloria. Mercy beaucoup. This old lady was believed to be gone (that’s what the neighbors feared). It is a one of a kind home and we do love it a lot. Glad you like our style. I know when it comes to taste, one cannot argue. But disagree 😉. It will be a bit bitter sweet leaving here but our new adventure is going to be amazing. Thank you for commenting! These crazy guys very much appreciate your input. 🥰😘🥰
You two are crazy but anyone who buys a property for their animal is number one in my books. (I installed air conditioning for my pug.) If I didn’t like your vlogs before, I am now definitely in love with both of you. What a lovely renovation. I especially love the kitchen. Take care
Thank you, Rosanne! We do love our dogs. 🥰
Thank you Roseanne. What a wonderful comment. I love pugs. There is nothing we will not do for our animals. I slept on a hardwood floor next to one of our girls when we wasn’t well and was not allowed to jump for 3 nights. I walked like I was 120 years old but it’s what one does when we love our fur babies. The air conditioning you put in - well I’m in love with you! The kitchen is fabulous. Large, food flow and against the advice of professional planners. We are happy here but we needed another big adventure with our dogs. Huge hug and be safe. 💖😘💖
I can only imagine how you'd beautify a chateau for modern living, while preserving and conserving judiciously. I look forward to your finding a place that suits your needs, hopefully this year. I suspect we're in the same generation, born in the 60s therabouts. I'm certainly not expecting to live another fully productive 40 years, but hey, fingeres crossed. It could happen.
Hello fellow generational world citizen! Spot on. We have to believe it will happen this year. It is exactly what we want to do. Restoring while making it comfortable for our century. The three of us may have another 40 years to be mischievous! 😉. We can’t wait to find our new chapter. Love your comment. Thank you. 🌹😘🌹
Oh my goodness! Your “before” photos nearly gave me the hives! I grew up in a mid century modern ranch house in Florida in the 1950’s-60’s, which was tres’ chic at the time. Years later, I’m still trying to forget the lime green naugahyde sectional sofa, lamps that resembled spaceships, and coppertone appliances! 😆😆😆. Great job on the renovation…..So fun to watch! Love you guys! 🥰
Too funny, Ginny! 😂 There were definitely some unique designs and furnishings going on in the 50s and 60s. Thank you, and thanks for watching! 🥰
Darling Ginny. I agree. Had a bad reaction to the state of the house. Thank goodness we saw the potential. I know what you mean…. Exactly. That 50’s and 60’s style was for the most part awful. We might book some therapy sessions together to get that out of our system. I was thinking Brocante therapy. 😉. We both like the rambling ranches because they were often a combination between modern and antique interiors. Was always my favorite. Glad you liked the vlog. It was a bit shocking how much of the ugly I had already forgotten. Much love and please be safe 😘🥰😘. And as always , thank you for a wonderful comment. 🌹
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 I totally agree….the rambling ranches are usually a wonderful design with good flow and large windows that afford great views. You both are so talented with your transformations and I am on pins and needles until you find your chateau. I know you are too. P.S. Brocante Therapy with you? Oh yes! 🥰
@@ginny736 we will do that at some point. I know it and it’s going to be fabulous. Brocante, lunch and more Brocante. We’ll forget the 60s design mistakes. 😂
Such fun your videos are. Thanks for sharing 💕😊👍🏻
Sarah, thank you for such a sweet comment. Be safe and hope to see you next week! 💕😘💕
Beautifully done. I can’t believe the plumber hacked through a wall. So crazy.
Love a mid century modern. Wonderful renovation. 🇨🇦
This was a fun (mostly) renovation. Mid century is very special and I hope we did right by this older lady. Hope you are well and safe.
No guys, you are not crazy! We all live ones and we should follow the path that we consider is right for us. If that's what you want to do, then do it not to suffer regrets of the lost opportunity in a future. You have an experience and you know what you want so you are well equipped. This house is amazing, the grounds are stunning. With all its potential it was neglected asking for some TLC. You have returned that property to its former style and glory as it was intended to be. Bravo! Hard work but what a result. Wow! 👍
Thank you, Ludmila! Yes, life is too short not to follow your dreams. There are several times in our younger lives where we have regretted a lost opportunity. We don't want that to happen again, so we know that now is the time for us to move on to our next great adventure! Thank you for watching! 🥰
Thank you so very much Ludmila! I have had my regrets in life and you are absolutely correct, we need to follow that path that our heart wants. We feel we are equipped with the experience of two major renovations behind us a d the knowledge that everything takes twice as long and costs twice as much as we thought. Very grateful that you are on this journey with us. Be safe a d great comment again🥰🌹🥰
This property was really unloved you done a marvellous job of clearing and cleaning inside and out. You really have put your own stamp on it for the better.
What a beautiful property! I can’t help myself but laugh at Patrick’s tongue in cheek humor. “The previous owners weren’t really into doing…. anything”. 🙃 😂
🤣. I tried to be neutral-ish…… 😂🤣😂. Love that you picked that up. Thank you for a comment that made me smile big time. Be safe. 🥰😘🥰
Your ranch rambler reminds me of the homes I grew up with in Southern California. They were everywhere. But it wasn't until I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area that I saw true Mid Century Modern: the homes built by Joseph Eichler. Construction was post and beam, walls of glass, open plans, and concrete floors, often paved with terrazzo. One of his most iconic models included an interior atrium. And during the same period, fifties and sixties, Alexander homes were being built in the Palm Springs area. They shared many of the same traits as Eichler homes. But often with flat roofs. Today, Palm Springs has become the mecca for MCM with many vintage furniture stores and a festival celebrating this particular style. All that said, I love ramblers and have reworked a few of them myself. What I particularly like is that you can make them as eclectic as you like. I adore a mix of antique and modern. And with MCM you're almost obliged to furnish with the iconic furniture of Knoll, Herman Miller, Eames, and Bertoia. And rambl,ers can take wallpaper where as in MCM it's almost taboo. I loved the blue wallpaper you used in the entry, I believe it was. Just perfect. And the kitchen redo is a tour de force. Patrick and Stuart, well done. I look forward to part 2.
Hey there Ralph. Hope all is well. The Eichler MCM are sometimes too restrictive for my taste. Love to visit but am happy it’s not mine. I have the same reaction to many chateaux that are too big or too ornate. I have been to Palm Springs many times and loved the MCM architecture there a lot. For me, ramblers are so livable because they are not too restrictive. Like you said perfectly , an eclectic mix can achieve a great home. Many chateaux that are in one family for many centuries, one finds that eclectic mix. We hope to do that in France. I’m curious what Stuart shows next week. The rest of the rambler. 🥰😘🥰 love your comment. 💖🌹💖
Wow, Patrick and Stewart. That is a lot of work. Hats off to you both. I know this barely scratched the surface of the stories you could tell. It’s interesting to me that you chose a house outside your experience, and you plan to go further still.
Hey there Doug. Thank you for the comment. Love that you are so insightful! I think we are prepared for another adventure. We love the research and chasing down fabrics and furniture that fit. The chateau will clearly be the most interesting in terms of research. We can’t wait. Be safe. 😘🥰😘
What an adventure indeed. You two are very well experienced in demo and renovation. I see you two like a challenge. A chateau is waiting for you somewhere. Looking forward to seeing what you two can do to it. When the picture of the original kitchen oven popped up... I said, YES! I have an ancient General Electric Hotpoint double oven too. It's black as well and looks very similar. It is a few years younger and smaller though (our ranch house in Dallas, TX was built in 1977 - I have lived here for the last 23 years). I love it so much. I refuse to change it until it breaks down completely which has not happened at all. I occasional have to buy new elements, but it works like a trooper. I prefer the old nobs anyway. No crazy buttons and electrical mother boards that burn out in 5 years. Funny, our house also had an intercom system wired throughout the rooms. But it did not work either. We kept it on the wall for a few years before we decided to take it out when we renovated the kitchen. Wonderful video. Looking forward to part 2! ... by the way, your front entrance wall is stunning.
Thank you, Maria! I know what you mean about your oven. It seems like a waste to get rid of something that keeps working for you, and we have had many new appliances that fail just right after the warranty runs out. Coincidence?? Hmmm.... 🤨 Thank you so much for watching!!
Hi there Maria. Hope all is well. This house was a bit of a nightmare and exactly what we wanted. I think you are right, we are ready for a 5+ year chateau renovation. The oven would have been great but it was truly burned out completely. Prior owners didn’t clean it at all for 12 years 🤮 sorry…. I almost threw up opening it and I grew up on a farm part of the week….. completely agree with you and Stuart. Older appliances, if they work, are a treasure. Not built with an expiration date. Great that you live in a gorgeous home. I can only imagine, with your eye for details. Part 2 will be fun too I guess. But we can’t wait to get to France. We had -7 F this morning……. 🥶🥶🥶. Be safe and again, thank you for a fabulous comment! 😘
Ohhhh I forgot, the wall in the entrance is a 3 D MDF board. We glued and screwed on the boards. Speckled and sanded a lot and then Stuart used airbrush metallic blue to spray the wall. It is really fun to walk by because of how the light plays with the ridges and the metallic paint. 🥰
This segment featuring your mid century home was extremely enjoyable. No matter what style of architecture, it just goes to show that if it is well orchestrated and the quality of material is there and pleasing to the eye, then you have it made. Well done Gentlemen!
Thank you Louis for the very kind comment. I agree with you completely. And happy that you like what we did. 🌹👍🏻🌹
Wow, I am seeing your lovely home in a completely new light now. You couldn't have gifted this house to me (yuck!!), let alone made me pay for it, yet you had this amazing vision of what this place could become - with no small amount of brains, brawn, and Bargeld involved, I would wager. Fantastic job! We have a neglected and crumbling master bathroom, by the way. In case you are looking for a new outlet for all your creativity. Would be a shame to let it lie dormant while you are waiting to go back on the château hunt 😉
Thank you, Sabine! 🥰
Well hello there Gorgeous! Your master suite is indeed a challenge. It was quite a distance we had to cross to get here. Lass much wisen, wan Du Zeit hast. Dann trinket wireframes bride linen und quatchen! Ha! Vielen Dank fuel den Kommentar.
Patrict & Stuart this house has great bones & you have put in great accents for it! It is beautiful! plz know I luv your intro cause am military brat yes lived in your homeland for 3 yrs during cold war years & luv to hear it spoken. Have a transplant here who married two husbands & outlived bothof them she speaks German to me! Danke! 🤗
Thank you so much. So kind of you! Happy you liked what we did. Great bones, absolutely. No one wanted to buy this house. Glad we did. Let’s see what we find in France and can do there. Always a challenge - keeps us alive. Say hello to your transplant👍🏻. Be safe you two.
Patrick and Stuart, I love you videos. You both are amazing. I am interested in everything that you are doing. Keep up the wonderful work.
Absolutely love all your videos. Mid century modern is my least favorite form of house but because it was you two I watched it anyway and enjoyed it immensely. You guys are humorous and very likable. Can’t wait till you find your château at least until you can look some more when Covid allows. Keep it up.
Awesome! Thank you, Pat!
Hi Pat. Thank you for your wonderful comment!!!
Glad you like our sense of humor! We are pins and needles to get back over to France. As far as Mid century modern, I completely agree with you. My least favorite at least here in the Midwest. I have been to a few in Palm Springs and they somehow had a different feeling to them. But certainly not inviting or comfy! The rambling ranches are more fun because they were always less strict as far as decorations went. The one thing that is outstanding in the huge ranch homes like our besides the space are all the windows and the light is fantastic. In any case, very much enjoyed reading your comment. Be safe! 👍🏻
Never boring! I love your stories. Great to see the before and after photos, what an enormous amount of work you put into the house it’s beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the next part of this episode 😊
Thank you, Alison!😊😊
Hi Allison. Thank you. I do find myself rather odd 😳. Honestly, the before photos surprised me because over the years, I had forgotten quite a bit. 😂. It was a lot of work and well worth it. Very glad you like what we did. On to the next part and we are actively trying to make appointments in France. Be safe and sorry for going on…. 🥰😘🥰
You have renovated your House to Such a High Standard!
It’s a Credit to both of you!
I’m excited to see what you purchase is France!
Blessings to you both!
Jenny from Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦🐘🦏🐆🌸🦁
Thank you, Jenny!
Hi Jenny. Thank you for your compliment. How kind of you. We are so ready to move forward and are waiting to be able to travel. I lived in Cape Town for a year and just fell in love with ZA. Be safe and be blessed and thank you for being our companion on our crazy journey. 😘🌹😘
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 How wonderful to have lived in Cape Town, it’s a melting pot of Soo many Cultures and beauty!
I’ve not been their a lot, But Find it Truly Monumental when I’ve been there.. !
Covids settled right down here, so we living more “ Normal” Lives! FOR the First time in 2 yrs. we don’t have THE new strain as yet of Omicron!
I’m a RN, not nursing presently..
Will go back, once we’ve Downscaled our Home!
Will keep watching, I can’t send you a Coffee coz of our exchange rate,! …
Bless you both ! 🐆🇿🇦🐘🇿🇦🐆🌸🙏🏻
@@mystrength5640 you are so very kind. And nursing is truly gods work. So hard and lots of responsibilities and so needed. I worked in elderly home care for a while way back. That’s like the tip of the iceberg of what you do in your profession. Bless you! I loved Cape Town. Camps Bay and the 12 apostles are just delightful. And Table Mountain. Monumental is a great description. I remember sitting on Lions Head watching a firework with my landlady Great memories. I volunteered in an aids hospice. Thank you for watching and commenting. Good luck downsizing. I find that difficult. 😂🤣😂. That’s why we buy an even bigger space I guess. 😳 I am glad your restrictions are a bit less strict. Denmark, Spain and the UK are going to basically no restrictions. Maybe the middle ground would be a good idea. Oh well. Enjoy summer and thank you again from my heart!
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Wow., You a very caring person., Great to hear your memories!
Take the two of you! 🌸🐆🦁🇿🇦
Wonderful selections! Based on the two properties you’ve shown, a regency period Château will be quite a departure 🤓
I just discovered your channel yesterday and now I'm binge watching your videos. You two have done some amazing renovations. Wow.
Thank you ! 😀
Hi Patrick and Stuart,
You both have done a wonderful job renovating your home... We're fairly new subscribers so we look forward to all of your new content in the future!
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Thank you so much! 😊
Hi there. First, thank you for commenting and watching! Love the frog emojis. Made me smile. Rey happy you liked our choices and how it turned out. Looking forward to more comments in the future. Be safe. 🌹
wauw wat een prachtige renovatie en ja jullie zijn prettig gestoord in de positieve zin die humor zalig jullie als koppel zo lieve heren met zo een doorzettingsvermogen ik word nu nog benieuwder hoe de renovatie van het kasteel gaat verlopen echt ik ben grote fan van jullie ik geniet van elke video krijg er niet genoeg van, jullie vullen elkaar ook perfect aan ik wens jullie veel moed en doorzetingsvermogen veel lieve groetjes uit Belgié katia en knuffel voor de hondjes
Another fantastic video ❤️ What an amazing renovation ❤️ You have such imagination and style that you poured into this property. It’s a dream inside and out ❤️ Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you so much, Irene! 🥰
Hello Darling. Very happy you like what we did. Took us 5 years (not every day and not all day since we still had real jobs- long story that we’ll tell you in France🥰). But the result is a home we love. And we are happy to leave it to the next chapter. So excited to plan the next trip to France….. once we have a bit of a lower Covid rate. I wish I could say: get ready to visit. 😉. But we will get there. 😘🥰😘. Huge hug, best regards to your husband and thank you for being wonderful.
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Things are opening up again here in Denmark. No more restrictions as of Feb. 1st. They say we have reached herd immunity. Maybe things will soon open up more in France too, so you can start your next chapter ❤️
@@IreneSonni yes please! 🥰. Thank you. You made us feel so much better. 💖💕💖
What a journey, its obvious that both your minds work as one in a very positive and creative way, what an exciting way to live. I love all your videos they so interesting, and good viewing 😊😊
What a lovely, lovely home, looking forward to part two.x😊
Thank you! 😀
Hi Treena. I’m with you, waiting for the next one. It’s all Stuart and I only see the vlog when it is on YoTube. 🥰. Thank you so much and be safe. 😘😘😘
Finally got a chance to watch, the house is beautiful, hope you can begin to have your parties and entertain again soon!
I love the way you think! 🥰. I’d really like that too. I miss having people around and to cook for 20 people. Now in France, entertaining depends on what state the chateau is, at least for the first year. There are so many lovely people who watch the vlog who want to stop by. I love that. Be safe and thank you! 👍🏻🌹👍🏻
Now I really want to see what you did with the chateau. Your home looks awesome. Love it.
Wow! What a transformation! You created a very beautiful and welcoming home!
Hi Lawrence. How is life? Way too cold here…. So nothing new since last week. 😫🤣. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Glad you like what we have done. Pre Covid we had many dinner parties and some great get together. Hope we sell to people who love to entertain. Be safe my friend. 🥰
Thank you, Lawrence!😀
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 We are above freezing now, so hopefully, warmer weather is headed your way! Nothing new here... just sick and tired of this isolation!
@@lawrencebaker2318 Covid is getting to most people. Two years and counting. We always wear our masks, that has worked great so far. We will get another round of horrible cold temperatures. We were at 9 degrees this morning. 🥶🤬🥶. Hang in there. We do believe that things will change this year. It’s the best we can do I guess. 👍🏻
I hope you find your perfect chateau. I watch 2 blogs (Explomo and Bros of Decay) where they explore abandoned homes mostly in Europe. It is a shame of the condition of some of these homes and the furniture etc left behind. So many are chateaux left to decay because of inheritance taxes or family members fighting.
Hi Cindy. Thank you. We are actively looking for about 1 year again. We have some good leads! 👍🏻. We watched some of their vlogs too. Fascinating and I, like you, cannot understand what people are thinking. So many beautiful buildings decaying. We enjoyed the renovation (mostly) a d are looking forward to step back in time much further back with a property in France. Very much appreciate your input. 😍💖😍
Labor of love. You guys are awesome. Mid mod is my favorite era. Beautiful job on your Illinois “chateau”. Can’t wait for the next one.
You darling, are just wonderful! We loved this renovation. Exhausting but really a great challenge. Mid mod is , for me, either great or awful. There are small suburban mid mod homes that are so depressing (like today I suppose). And then there are the ranch homes that are sprawling. Love! 😜😉😜. Looking forward to your thoughts on rest of the home. Be safe. 😘🥰😘
Thanks guys that was great . What a fabulous house . The plumber went thru the wall ...... OMG !!!!
It was unbelievable that the plumber did that! Who just decides to rip holes in someone else's house and not just call or text to ask about the location to access the utilities? 😳 Thank you for watching, Leigh! 😀
Hi Leigh. 🌹. We do love this house. Maybe we are crazy to leave but it’s what our heart tells us to do. Now…. We arrived here and you’d have cracked up laughing seeing our faces….. I am still at a loss why anyone who cannot find a door on 3 sides wouldn’t go to the 4th wall……. No, let’s just go through the wall…. 🤣😳🤣. I’m sitting here smiling. Thanks for making me giggle. 😘🥰😘
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 you aren’t crazy Patrick . It’s no good having regrets later in life they tell me . I had a mid life crisis at 49 and went to the UK to work . I had the best time for 2.5 years . I worked on Jersey which was an absolute bucket for me. :)
@@leighevans1394 that is awesome. Totally agree. We realized that 3 years ago when Traveling in France and realized that we wanted to buy a smaller chateau. Crazy? Yup! A huge adventure? 200%. We have to do it now because I think in 10 years we might be too settled to start all over again. Love that you followed your inner voice and Jersey…. That is really cool. 🥂💖🥂
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 thank you. :)
This was a very enjoable video, thank you. Really looking forward to Part 2. 💖
Thank you. Appreciate your comment! So glad you liked it. I’m curious how part 2 will be. Be safe. 🌹🥰🌹
Great vedio.
Love the house and land can see why you fell in love with it. Amazing space and FABULOUS renovation..
You BOTH have extraordinary taste.
Hopefully you'll find a chateau that won't need that much work.
LOVE you guy's! ❤
Thank you so much, John! 😊
Thank you so much for your absolutely wonderful comment. Made me so happy! Really glad you liked what we did and your kind compliment makes the vlog all worth it. We are searching and I think we have 2-3 that are really what we want. Lower Covid rates and we’ll be on a plane. Huge hugs from me and stay the way you are. 😘💖😘
I've never liked Mid\Mod (I lived it)BUT U Realy Did That Nicely‼ & I see u brought your carousel horse from Chicago! Were the bedrooms & bathrooms in need of massive or just superficial makeovers? Y'all seem to be a perfect match, "funny story, or not" hehe! Y'all complement each other very well! I 💕going on this journey with u!💞
Hi there Marsha. It’s really funny, I was never a fan of that time either. What I fell in love with was the outside and the possibilities. The bedrooms needed floor repairs and carpet out, hardwood in. Now all the bathrooms needed to be redone. We compliment each other well. No fights, just slight differences! 😜. We are so glad you’ll be on this crazy journey with us. Thank you. 💖😘💖
Wow - a lot of hard work - yet amazing results. Well done. Thanks for sharing. From Brisbane Australia.
Hello to Brisbane! Veronica, thank you for your great comment. It was so much work and we loved it. Not always but mostly. Glad you liked the results. Be safe! 🥰😘🥰
You guys are amazing! I can hardly wait to see the building of the kennel!
Hi Jeannette. Thank you for watching fellow IT lover! Our dogs have a huge room all to themselves with access to the dog yard all day if they want to. But they run in the 1.5 acres in the back every day too. Rochelle and Bob and Gloria Geddes know it well. Can’t wait to get our hands dirty in France. Please know you are welcome to visit us once we are settled. Big hug. 😘
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 that’s so kind of you! I’m enjoying your journey almost as much as you are!😘
What a production! Well dun most entertaining. I can see why you bought it, but what you did with it.... stunning style and taste boys. You are going to make some French old (old old) lady absolutely sing! I could have sat with you both for hours hearing about what you changed and why. Xx
Thanks so much! We have many other stories that didn't make it into the vlog that are just about these rooms of the house. But plenty more stories for next weeks episode when we talk about all of the bedroom and bathroom renovations. Thank you for watching! 🥰
Hi Handsome. Thank you for your high praise! It was fun, exhausting and at times frustrating. But we always laughed. We are so ready to meet that very old French lady and breeze life into her. There are so many stories about this renovation. Maybe one day we get a chance to chat. Be safe and thank you again. 😘🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 well tetts hope she is wairing appropriate foundation garments because I jus know there will be jigging and duin high kicks
@@lyonspainter you got that right! 😘🥰😘
so much work and so much fun to watch - thanks for sharing
What a transformation guys! You have a keen eye for design & style .. looking forward to part two 🥰
Thanks so much, Helen! 😊
Thank you so very much Helen! We like what we did and thank you for liking our designs. We almost always agree and if we don’t it takes a few days of thinking about it and then we come up with a compromise. Always such a joy to see you in the chats too. Huge thank you and 😘🥰😘
Excellent point about house hunting in the rain allowing one to see leaks (and flooding)! am totally with you about fake shutters. Snowdrifts in the screened-in porch=mid-century mod version of the house in Dr. Zhivago. Love the cobalt blue wall--is it glass? Acrylic? Other? I play a game called Design Home (not a cartoon). In addition to the puzzles, players are given houses in various styles to decorate. My virtual reality chateau is in progress and I completed a mid-century modern house as well as other residences. There was an option for turquoise wavy glass walls in the tropical house. It is a lot of fun.
Thank you, Beth! The blue wall is a 3D wall panel made from PVC material. I airbrushed it with a metallic blue paint.
Absolutely stunning renovation! I can imagine that everything that wasn't shown is just as amazing as what you've chosen to share. Beautifully done Patrick and Stuart!!!
Thank you so much!
@@JourneytotheChateau You are most welcome. 💕💕
That is such a nice and very kind comment. Thank you! Stuart will do the next vlog with some of the other rooms. Thank you for watching and for making us smile. 🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Patrick, it was my absolute pleasure, you're welcome. I'm looking forward in anticipation for your next video! Warm hugs 🥰
Really enjoyed this guys! Thank you
Hi Janice. Thank you for your kind comment. 🥰🥰🥰
You were brave - but what a beautiful job! I can’t wait fro the next one!
Thank you, Emily.
Thank you Emily. Maybe we were not as brave but more crazy 😳🤣. So happy you joined our journey. 🌹❤️
Your house is beautifully renovated - thankyou so much for sharing it x
Thanks so much, Amanda! 😊
Thank you for leaving such a kind comment. Really glad you like it. 💖😘💖
Your home is amazing thank you for letting us see your home really enjoyed this video 😃😃xx
Thanks so much! 😊
Hey Lorna. Thank you so much and we are glad you like what we did. It was quite eye opening to see the photos….. One forgets! We hope this will be bought by a family who likes it but makes it their own. Be safe. 🌹🥰🌹
I can't wait to see the rest of the renovation! The kitchen is to die for! Love the changes y'all made to the floor plan. Astounding what "we" thought was the "gold standard" of living way back when..lol I have to admit that mid-century is not my love, but I admire the simplistic clean lines and loads of windows. (I loved watching y'all laugh and be less formal) Stay warm and dry!
Thank you so much Melissa. I do love this kitchen so much. And that it is open to the dining room is great. I like both separate in historic buildings and open concept in newer homes. We had a vision but honestly, the changes we made had a much bigger impact than we imagined. Mid a century is also not my big love. But I enjoy this bo e a lot. But off to new horizons and 17th century. So a little secret, we lit the fire and had to move the chairs and table because it was soooo hot. We were laughing at ourselves even before we started filming. Good to know that it was enjoyable. Great comment and very much appreciated. Hugs and be safe. 🌹😘🌹
Great result! You really transformed this neglected house and its terrain.
The floorplan brings up some questions.You have a laundry room and a utility room. Is the utility room what we in the UK call a plant room (with all the technical equipement for water and heating etcetera)? Because of the position of the doors, it doesn't look to be a mud room.
You also mention that the wall at the side of the utility room is south facing. Then you wonder why that bonus room has been closed off by the utility room. It's now more or less a hall you cross to get to the garage or utility room. I don't know how the weather is where you live, but in the UK we love to have south facing rooms. If you could move the utility room more to the middle of the house to where the closet is, you can create a nice sunny room with garden views . Of course now it's just the two of you living there, and a change of lay out is not really needed. But perhaps a suggestion for the new owners to give that part of the house more light and a better flow?
Hi Marlene. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Indeed, the room is the plant room. Learned a new British term! 🥰. You are completely right. The whole house is basically 90 degrees wrong. Clock wise turned the entire East side would be South. All those windows and sliders from the family room to the master bedroom would then face South. Now, we do have gorgeous sunrises that we watch every morning. But we often wondered why they chose this orientation. Your idea is great and we might have started planning, if we wouldn’t search for our chateau in France. Glad you liked the results. Be safe and big hug. 🥰
Thank you Patrick for your reply and explanation. Interesting you mention the position of house on the plot should have been 90 degrees different in order to benefit the most of the sunlight. In fact I had written that same remark but decided to retract that comment as it sounded really negative. Also I wasn't sure I had interpreted the plan correctly. When you buy a house already built, you have to work with what is there. You can improve and optimise and that you surely did. How nice it all turned out! Morning sun is definitely wonderful and certainly pleasant to enjoy. Can't wait to see where you will end up in France and how you will transform your chateau.
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I love what you both did to your beautiful home! The before and after photos are amazing!
Thank you so much! Very kind of you. Love it. 😘🌹😘
The location looks fabulous. The mid century modern home is well suited! The intercom system was in many homes of that age. My sister had one in her home. Lovely reno!
Hi P V. Hope all is well. Thanks for another great comment. The location is indeed great. No immediate neighbors. We have many 100+ year old trees. 38 oaks, 34 cherry trees, 8 hickory and one massive black walnut and that is only in the back 1/3 of the property. We loved the intercom system but it was corroded and dead. Glad you liked the outcome. We are ready for a chateau. 🥰
Well. All I can say is you guys are truly an amazing team. Aything you put your minds to you can do.🥰
Hello sweetie. Isn’t it amazing how it looked. How many lunches did we enjoy here together in the dining room or porch. Thank you and we love you to bits! 🥰😘🥰
Hello sweetie. Isn’t it amazing how it looked. How many lunches did we enjoy here together in the dining room or porch. Thank you and we love you to bits! 🥰😘🥰
Wow, that was just a wonderful video, you have a beautiful home.
Thank you!😀
Thank you so much. What a kind and wonderful comment. You,made me smile. 🌹🌹🌹
Fabulous! ❤️ Love, love, love the kitchen. I’ll bet y’all throw an amazing dinner party. I come to Chicago fairly often on business (wink, wink). The lush green woods almost makes me miss living in the Midwest. No woods around Denver to speak of.
Hi Jayson. Glad you like the kitchen. We had some fantastic dinner parties here and in Chicago. Our housewarming party here was 70+ people. And the house was not overly full. I’d miss woods/trees and can relate. Lived in Cape Town and missed the trees as well. However, Denver has its own beauty. Well, if we are still here late spring, we’ll make sure to have you over for dinner! 😍. Be safe and thank you so very much for your comment. Loved it. 🥰
So……..unless there’s another picture, the water heater you show is electric. Haha. Are you sure you want to refurbish an ancient chateau. Just kidding. Exciting journey and you guys are so fun. Can’t wait to see what you do
I really like you two!! So personable and fun to listen to!! I only found your channel this morning, subscribed and I'm really excited about your upcoming chateau project!! I'm now watching as many of your previous blogs as I can!! Blessings going forward!!!
Awesome! Thank you, Jane! ❤️
Hi Jane. Thank you so much. How lucky are we! Hopefully, the vlogs are to your liking. If you have any input, please let us know. Hugs. 💕💖💕
Only just found this old vlog!!! Really enjoyed it, what a wonderful job you both did. You work so hard, have such a good eye for interior design. Well done. 😊
Thanks so much! 😊😊
You could never bore me, I love this kind of video. It's very interesting how people have their own unique tastes and design plans. What did you do with the pool area? hope you cover that in your next video.
Thank you so much! It’s true that the different styles and designs make life and vlogs interesting. We will definitely talk about the pool. That was quite some work and a lot of laughter. Great comment. Made me smile. 🌹😍🌹
Very cool! I love what I've seen so far. How great that this house could be restored with your experience.
Hi Cathy. Happy you like what we showed so far and of course that you like part 2 two. The chateau is going to be a new challenge that we are looking forward to. Be safe and thank you for commenting. 😘
Awesome!
Such a lovely home! You both have wonderful taste and vision. This makes me excited for your next adventure.
Thanks so much, Lisa! 😊
Hello gorgeous. Thank you so very much. It’s so bitterly cold here at -25 C this morning, that I cannot tell you how badly we want to leave. 😳😂😳. Glad you like what we did. Hope all is well with you and your family. Huge hugs. 🥰😘🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Huge hugs back - hopefully we are getting back on track here and I can join in on live chats again. 😊Until next time, keep warm.
Sounds like our search for an RV.
So many high-end, disasters.
We fortunately found a 2006 Damon Tuscany class A-4 that is top of the line.
Those travel trailers called Chateau are so NOT, and everything new is shoddy craftsmanship & cheap materials.
I have a heated "basement" holding tanks, in floor heat travertine tile, Corian countertops, leather sofa and captain chairs, couch and dining slide-out, huge bedroom suite with 2 slides,and a double wide shower.
1st class.
Omigosh, so many shacks to find the castle.
Live MCM, but our house burned down & we are at retirement & not rebuilding.
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Ur both looking v fresh faced and spry!...
You know, that is so funny. Stuart had the idea to film the vlog in front of the fireplace in the great room. So I lit the fire and when we started to film, we had to move the chairs and table as far away from the fire as was possible. It was so hot. 😂🤣😂. I’m more flushed than fresh faced. There are not many people I would admit that too. 🤣😜🤣. Hugs.
Patrick, ich brauche Deine Hilfe. Was ist bitte ein „Three-Season-Room“? Heißt das, dass man das Zimmer im Winter nicht nutzen kann? Ich dachte, Ihr hätte extra die von Euren Nachbarn empfohlenen Fenster eingebaut, damit die Schneeverwehungen kein Problem darstellen. Oder heißt es, dass man den Raum im Sommer nicht nutzt? I‘m at a loss! Ihr habt das Haus wirklich schön renoviert. Allerdings wundert es mich, dass Ihr bei Eurem guten Geschmack solche Küchengeräte gewählt habt…da gibt es doch tatsächlich schönere Designs. Z. B. Von Miele….ok, wahrscheinlich viel teurer, aber dafür so edel und auch von bester Qualität und Funktion!
Der 3 Jahreszeiten Raum kann hier im Winter nicht genutzt werden. Wir hatten heute Morgen -24C. In milderen Gegenden wuerden wir den das ganze Jahr nutzen also als Wintergarten. Die Fenster helfen den Schnee draussen zu lassen. Wir nutzen den bis es zu kalt ist. Im Sommer ist der klasse da keine Muecken reinkommen. Freut und, dass Dir die Renovierung gefaellt. Die Kuechengeraete: Der Gasherd ist von der US Firma Bluestar. Alles Handarbeit. Geschirspueler ist Bosch. KichenAid Kuehlschrank war nicht billing aber ist nicht die best qualitaet. Es ist sehr der Amerikanische Geschmack. Fuer das Schloss werden voellig andere Geraete genommen. Bulthaupt Kuechen befallen mir sehr. Miele ist sehr Schoenberg. Stimme Dir voll zu. Guter Gott, jetzt hoehre ich aber auf. Vielen Dank! 🥰💖💖
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Ich meinte eigentlich vor allen Dingen den Backofen…aber ist jetzt sowieso egal, wo das Schloss ansteht…danke für die Erläuterungen zum 3-Season-Room. Jetzt gehe ich gescheiter ins Bett als ich aufgestanden bin 🤣Bin so gespannt, wann Ihr endlich Euer Traumschloss findet….könnt Ihr noch mehr von den Dingen zeigen, die Stuart so macht? Er scheint ja wirklich künstlerisch begabt zu sein…vielleicht könnt Ihr ja ein bisschen etwas zu Eurem Hintergrund preisgeben…..sorry, ich weiß ich bin neugierig aber hoffentlich nicht zu dreist. Alles Liebe und zieht Euch warm an!🥶
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Wir haben eine bulthaup Küche. Die sind wirklich schön, keine Frage. Aber die Preise sind extrem hoch. Ich würde eher eine Häcker Küche nehmen. Da stimmt das Preis-/Leistungsverhätnis. Sehr gute Qualität, gute Designs und sehr gute Innenraumlösungen, sehr praktisch, effizient. Check it out!
@@johannabaumgartner Bulthaup ist sehr schön. Meine Eltern haben eine Bulthaupt Küche. Die ist ca. 26 Jahre alt und sieht neu aus und ist hoch modern. Die Küchengeräte sind natürlich erneuert worden. Die beiden haben Miele und sind sehr zufrieden. Fuer das Schloss ist das Küchendesign eine ganz andere Herausforderung. Als wir bei Philipp und Anna in Le Fleur waren, haben wir darüber lange gesprochen. Eine Einbauküche ist weniger geeignet, wobei es auf das Alter auch ankommt. Mal sehen welches Schloss zu uns "spricht". Ich glaube, dass wir eher ein wohnbares als ein bombastisches Anwesen kaufen werden. Heizkosten sind dann nicht Astronomisch. Bleib gesund und vielen Dank.
@@johannabaumgartner Neugier ist immer wichtig! Wir werden in der Zukunft mehr von Stuarts Designs zeigen und unsere Ölbilder werden in Schloss dann hoffentlich auch besprochen. 🥰 Ich bin begabt, aber Stuart is ein Künstler. Kann auch singen und hat Bühnendesign für kleinere Theater gemacht. Unglaublich, was manche Leute so alles können 🤣😂🤣 Gute Idee, etwas von unseren Hintergründen zu erzählen. Kann ein gutes Segment werden, wenn wir dann endlich ein Schloss besitzen. Danke für die Idee. Jetzt bin ich neugierig..... Was machst Du beruflich? Mit Deinem Sinn für Einrichtung und Design..... Falls das indiskret ist, bitte ignorieren! 👍🏻 Bleib gesund und nochmals vielen Dank 😘😘😘
I see you slipped an ornate chandelier into your MCM. A little chateau practice? I can see why a chateau isn't going to faze you. That house was a daunting project with beautiful results.
Thank you Elisabeth! 😀
Hi Elizabeth. Yes we did sneak that in. We did a lot of research and in the true MCM that would be a huge no but in the rambling ranches people often combined MCM with antiques. We loved that. I had to leave a smaller chandelier in Chicago that brought from Paris myself, so I wanted a replacement..... Now we have this huge monster (I adore that chandelier) and have to get to overseas at some point.... Great comment. Thank you
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 It is things like that that give a place personality and make it a home rather than a house. It is one thing to remain true to a house or period architecturally but another to let the house rule you. I never understood, for example, Frank Lloyd Wright houses where he designed everything down to the dishware. What kind of person allows themself to live within someone else's vision down to the cutlery?? I don't care how "brilliant" he was thought to be! A home should be an exuberant reflection of the history and personality of whoever lives there. The chandelier qualifies! Look forward to seeing it in its future home.
@@elisabeth6108 good lord you just made laugh out loud. I couldn’t agree with you more! Who lets any designer or architect dictate their home? I have met people who buy a move in ready home….. And they don’t change a thing… 😳 I can’t wait to get that chandelier to a setting where it fits. I found it on Craigslist. It was in a house only 2 minutes drive from here. Kind of meant to be. I lived in Oak Park and as much as I appreciate architecture but those houses are too unapproachable for my taste. Thank you again, love you comment. 🥰
Imagine! Somebody actually cut chunks out of (obviously newly )installed walls in Someone else’s house!
Ok, I'm only two minutes in to this video and I'm laughing 'with' you....'it's....it's a dog...'
I mean this in the nicest way, you two are funny...I mean you're serious but, you're funny.
Ok, I've stopped laughing, let's resume the video...
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Mariya
Hello darling Mariya. Hope Canada is not completely frozen where you are. We have horrible freezing temperatures. So glad we made you laugh. I actually love your comment so much. 🥰. We need more laughter. Big hugs. 😍💖😍
I scared the cat, I laughed so loud at that! 🤣
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 I do so love the banter both you and Stuart have....
....that said,I was hooked on all the steps you took to bring your home to it's potential and omigosh, the setting, the yard for your doggos, heaven for them!
Such a peaceful setting and beautiful home and it's funny many would say you're set...you sound like you have wonderful neighbours...etc
Perhaps the call of the next challenge...and well, we are talking France and history and another journey....
.....to the Chateau.
Your subtle humour will be such a good combo to Chateau life. Can't wait.
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P.S. the subject I loved best in school was 'class clown'.
Shy, withdrawn, troubled as a young person....the laughter always came to my rescue...always did, always will.
Just remember Patrick I'm laughing 'with' you
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Mariya
so much work and so much fun to watch - thanks for sharing