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Idea for the master bedroom: Make a floating wall in front of the future ensuite to place the bed against so it faces the fire and the wall disguises the ensuite from direct eyeline. Granted that depends on how much space there is but, its an idea. You guys are living my dream! I am living vicariously through you as I am too disabled to ever be able to do something like this. Keep up the good work.
I’ve managed to confuse myself. Where is the building with the roof that you partially did and the fireplace that you rebuilt and redoing the pointing or whatever you call it between the stones and the door doorways is that building connected or is that building the one you just showed us.
As a recipient of the vacant homes grant I know that it can be challenging to find the money first and then be reimbursed however I appreciate that it is tax payers money and that there have to be checks and balances to ensure that the scheme is achieving its aim which is to return derelict property to the housing stock. Its an amazing grant and quite unique to our country. I agree with someone else on here, get an architect now, mine had a vision that I never would have come up with, its amazing what they can imagine which can save you time and money in the long run and make the absolute best of your lovely home.
The vision you have now may not be the vision you end up with. After you get the neccesary prep work done and the concrete flooring installed and actually start living inside it, you might change your mind about certain aspects. I think you're smart to concentrate on doing what you need to complete the criteria for the grant funding and the rest will come as you go along. Seeing how the natural light fills the rooms and plays up certain features seasonally will make keeping the appendages or removing them an easier decision. Loved the tour, your positivity and the ability to see the humor in situations always shines through.
It took us 4 years living in our last house, and going through 4 different designs before we settled on the final outcome. The final result was magnificent, the best we could do with the space. So you are absolutely right, taking time to experience a space before making changes is the best way to do it. Thanks for following along
Councils in ireland & government bodies are NOTORIOUS for moving goal posts id REALLY nail down further what habitable is bc unless theyre satisfied with level of work/finish you wont get your grant money AND youll have done YOUR reno in a manner youd not planned.....id also (and this is just me) I'd have an architect draw up your DREAM plans so youre not doubling up on any work for phase 2! Best of luck guys loving the homestead updates
Just a suggestion - I would look at creating a powder room so you have a toilet for guests on the ground floor. Clearly this would be in phase xx but at this stage where you are trying to figure out the best plan particularly with the unusual components of the building.
If memory serves (I can't remember where I read this) but I think the appendages may have been added to provide better visibility around the property/house and adds more natural light. A friend doing a full rehab had very similar little appendages and turned a couple of them as indoor greenhouses and grew herbs and some vegetables during winter months.
Just a suggestion. THe sooner you get an architect the easier it will be. They can help with so many more things than just drawing up plans. Like getting things approved and knowing what will and wont be. Also they can come up with ideas on how to use the space. Also it always takes longer than you think it will to draw up plans and get them approved
You’re both young and you have plenty of time. I love your stone cottage. I have no doubt it will be beautiful when it’s finished. But I agree being outside with your animals and your beautiful garden is priceless. By the way I loved the wooded cabin that you put up for your office. I looked for one on line, but not available in the US. It would have been perfect for an art studio in my backyard.
Fabulous as usual , cannot wait to watch the build phase . I am watching 3 other couples building and renovating Irish properties and hoping that the war will end here so that I can buy and renovate a property here in Ukraine with my partner . Take care of yourselves and look forward to more viewing . And thanks for the entertainment
You may be interested to look at architect Gemma Wheeler who has a number of derelict cottage plans posted on UA-cam. She has a wonderful feel for old buildings. Love watching all your work and congratulate you for your enthusiasm and commitment.
I've watched her videos too 👎 She takes gorgeous charming homes with original features, then turns them into mod squad ,Scandinavian no style design. All white/black / greys...
Just a suggestion there are two bedrooms and reno bath upstairs. Why not make them habitable for yourselves to live while renovations continue downstairs?
I thought that, too (but don’t let anyone change your mind if you’re committed to a plan - we don’t know what the nuances are). It wouldn’t be viable if you’re going to change the layout around up there…
Plus one on that idea. Also, that vaulted room with two solariums that’s already wired and has a huge fireplace is SUCH a lovely kitchen space. IMO Reno the upstairs bathroom and two bedrooms, continue with the kitchen and pantry /laundry room with lovely outside door already installed, and then in Phase Next build a dream master suite where the gym add-on is currently.
This is exactly what i wanted to say. That vaulted ceiling is a kitchen dream... especially for a family that likes to cook. And make the attached utility room a back entrance with a big sink for washing produce and/or a meat prep area- close to the kitchen, but can get dirty. This is such s big project, you don't want to redo too many areas... @@michelanglais3282
Not on your side of the pond so I can't add anything to advising you on cottage plans. BUT that 1930's toilet tank would be an awesome wash station for cleaning veg or washing hands after farm chires. Fed by a rain barrel perhaps? Off grid luxury and what a conversation piece!😁
Thanks for sharing your house plans with us. Despite the weather not being great this year you guys are well on the way to becoming fully fledged homesteaders. Love your videos and your sense of humour makes me smile every Sunday evening.❤ Never thought heat pumps and Kayvan’s appendages could be so entertaining!😂🎉❤
Don’t worry about showing us instant progress. I work on my own projects, so I understand the real work that goes into getting things done. It’s always interesting to see what you guys are up to.
So glad to hear you are going to keep/reuse the 1930s pull chain toilet! I have fond memories of a similar one in my grandmother’s house when I was little (back in the 1960s). I was always sorry she upgraded to a regular old boring modern one. 👍😄
It is an absolute beauty. The ceramic toilet itself was a great old manufacturer too, unfortunately the brutes which did the demolition prior to our ownership, left it in an unusable state.
I think everything sounds very exciting. I certainly don't know where I'd start if given the opportunity. It's challenging, which speaks to me in one way, but it's also a bit intimidating. You have my admiration in any case. Having replaced my roof twice in 30 odd years, I'd probably start with the roof (probably because I know it would require someone else to come and make it happen, and our changeable weather would demand it). A couple of feet of snow on the roof usually talks me into having a good roof with insulation. Anyway, wherever you begin, I'll be cheering for you and supporting you in spirit.
You are right in every way, it is exciting and intimidating. I like to remind our daughter, nothing worth doing is ever easy. The challenge is part of what makes it special. Would love to replace the roof, plan to do a complete overhaul, with a new structure, a good chunk of insulation, likely overlaid, as a warm roof construction and real slate to top it off. This isn't taking place in the first phase as the time / spend ratio wouldn't work for our grant timeline. It would take too long and not spend enough money to make it worthwhile. So will wait until phase 2 or beyond. It is watertight for the moment, so no pressing immediate need.
Hi guys... don't take this the wrong way, it's only an observation, but i think your planned bedroom would be a waste there. That room, which is full of character already, should be redesigned as your kitchen for you to really appreciate that beautiful lofted ceiling, fireplace and stonework....as a bedroom, your eyes are shut, i believe....soooo? You have plenty of sunlight pouring through that, sticky outy, bit, thingy.....french doors onto a seating area outside from the kitchen...morning cuppa....bliss! Utility already in place. Your new extension could be bedrooms perhaps.
I’m sure C & K plan to make the new kitchen/dining extension just as stunning as where the new main bedroom and en-suite is going. I agree with putting the main bedroom on the ground floor for future-proofing!
I'm sure there is a budget, why spend loads of extra money on creating character that is already there in the cottage?? A bedroom / ensuite would be much cheaper to add
uhmm....maybe architect first??--past experience here as you never want to redo basic, foundational work. It doesn't have to be the final plans w/ everything that you would use w/ contractors & file w/ area authorities, etc.---but certainly get 3 basic alternatives (just in case). Dig, tear-down, do foundations/rebuild walls only once...I blew a bunch of cash--just invest in a good architect who will work w/ you. (**Oh, and make sure a detailed staircase is formalized in each version--not sure why that is sometimes left out, can be a headache later if rebuilding one from scratch. It impacted 3 areas and cost twice as much to include in plans later.) Good luck--have enjoyed your channel!!
💕You should get an architect now who will help you through all of the building laws in Ireland plus they’ll help you get planning for your kitchen extension💕It might be a cost upfront but it could save you heartache down the line💕A bed in the middle of the room is A great idea if planned right you could either build a half wall as your headboard OR make a full wall out of the back of wardrobes bit like having a walk-in wardrobes without it having a room of its own💕You could also make one of those pop outs into a home office for work on & off the land💕
Just came across your channel and can’t get enough of it! Such an exciting journey, lots of hard work ahead, but so nice to see your keeping your spirits up. I’m taking inspiration would love to take the leap one day! 😊🌱
Excited to see progress. Up till now has been amazing! One bed idea - floating bed without floating. Build a partial wall for headboard with cabinets or drawers behind.
That's the great part, it's your forever home, so time is relatively flexible after you get past the grant. The other things like the outside part are just as important to enjoy as well. ❤️
It was finally nice to see the plans emerge and your vision. Completely understand doing it in phases, it's a huge project and would be crazy to do it any other way. At least you have grant funds waiting for you and the initial phase; which will be the most difficult. I think, it sounds like a good plan and nice planning of the space. What....no weekly comment? Sort of got used to having one!
🍂I absolutely Love Y’all exciting Too see it all come together!!!!!!! You both crack me up hilarious adorable a joy & pleasure to watch Thank you for allowing us all into your life……. I really hope too see more of the horses and your daughters care for them Much Love My Funny & Wonderful friends🍁
My husband is a central heating engineer and plumber, he says he’d never recommend a ground source heat pump system - he doesn’t know anyone in his trade that would … even our local Wolseley Merchant, has confirmed they never have anyone buying them despite our local area being very rural and wealthy. They are known to be a huge expense in both time and money and it takes decades to see any return on cost - the biggest concern is the heat loss calculation, which you can’t meet unless you insulate the heck out of the building … which you already stated here you don’t want. He suggests a big wood burner for an old stone property, underfloor heating - normal propane or gas run boiler …. which is good to go if the grid ever goes down. Hope this info helps - really enjoying your videos and the passion you both have to create your dream life … wishing you all the very best 🍀💚🍀
Hello, we have a neighbour with a newly fitted heat pump in their similarly poorly insulated old cottage, and their house is always toasty. Ground source heat pumps are a proven form of efficient heating, used in climates much colder than IRL. Not to mention they be fed with renewable sourced electricity from our own solar PV installation. We will of course have a wood burning stove for when the temperatures really drop as a backup. We also have decades to recoup the investment, as this is a life long solution for us. Appreciate the comment, and thanks for following along.
There are always what we call, Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda, scenarios, so you know your budget, priorities and abilities, and I’m sure that you plan for contingency options.
@@bordersw1239 Funny, he’s been a central heating engineer for 25 years and trained with British Gas, was then offered a job with top competitor based on his high level of experience. He’s run his own company for last 10 years and in doing so has seen lots of these initiatives come and go - reliance on electricity and solar could well be an issue in the future as our climate is in fact getting colder. We have a friend who installed a ground source heart pump and he’s been very unhappy with heat generated and cost to run as solar underperformed during winter…. they returned to using their wood burning stove!! Renewable energy is a con - leaving people out of pocket and under heated! 👍
@@offgridirishhomestead Hi, clearly you’ve already invested in this system and this is the path you’re taking. Just bear in mind that without further insulating your building, the system will be working flat out in the grey Irish winters, solar output will be limited … so yes, you will be needing your wood burner. Best of luck to you guys - we enjoy your videos and will watch with interest 😊👍
So excited to see all the possibilities inside that house. I loved what you said about keeping the house breathable. Also it is so funny how every time you film inside there are noises. All the best🎉
Every blog on U tube has a different scenario story and unique in itself. Can't wait to see how your journey progresses. Laugh and light and fun and the whole homestead appeals especially in the beautIrish countryside. Keep going folks enjoy my time with you all 🙏❤️
Thanks for sharing your plans ... I've always loved looking at floor plans and dreaming of possibilities! My son's just started an A level in 3D design with a plan to be an architect. Thankfully we have family friends who are architects so he got work experience from one to help him understand if it was what he thought Someone mentioned a floating wall to help provide a wall for your bed ... I was wondering if you opened up a doorway in the wall diagonally across from the bedroom door (in the corner) to access a dressing room, them had the en-suite wet room off that with its door to the outside. That will allow the existing doorway to be closed up, providing a longer wall for your bed head. It will also provide direct access to a sink / toilet from outside, which could be useful when 'coming in from the fields after a hard day's farming', giving you somewhere to change / shower without getting the house dirty (and avoiding having the outside door and bedroom door opening into the same space) Just a thought, good luck!
I enjoy watching your channel but feel you should keep to the original kitchen plans. It would be so light and also cozy with the fireplace, and perhaps have room for washer/dryer and lavatory in the far end. Your bedroom/on suite could be on the side of the great room that you plan to tear down. People don't need such a huge bedroom as they think as they are mostly sleeping there. Also, you mention that this will be your forever home. I have found that it rarely happens that families stay in one home forever, my family included.
All that thinking, planning, etc will all of a sudden come together and be worth the wait ... speaking from experience! As you said, you're already living your dream. 😊👏
It may be quirky but it has wonderful potential. I love the fireplace and wood areas. The " appendages" look like small sun rooms. Might look good with plants hanging in. Are you planning to keep them on the house? Thanks for the tour.
Just like our house north of you, we will leave the stone walls, super insulate the floors (with heating) and super insulate the attic space, as well as install triple glass windows. There is a lime-crete interior wall plaster we will be using that has insulating properties.
it's a beautiful old cottage so keeping it simple, i think is better than going extravagant & fancy which wouldn't suit the building anyway plus simple is easier to keep clean you have fairly good ideas, it's a big project renovating an old building simple living is the best & slowing down & enjoying what you're getting into is what it's all about those little appendixes could be used as mini green houses, i think they are cute & would make nice cozy nooks thanx for sharing
I just run across your videos on your Irish house fixing up you bought. I love watching your videos and you two are awesome, adorable and funny. I see all the hard work you are going through. I know when you're through with it you will have a beautiful home. Have a Blessed Day. From Texas
Great to see your plans guys. Might be worth adding insulation to your north wall, maybe this could be in the form of a long conservatory at a later date, as i think you have the paving there already.
thanks for sharing guys, we are also planning on 'phasing' our work to ensure the grant requirements are met and we don't run out of time! Was great to confirm we also have to do very much the same works you do, we really appreciate it :) Paddy.
Omg love watching your videos, you two are so interesting. What a big step you've taken too move to Ireland .O sorry hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
Great plans and can't wait to see it come together, did i miss comment of the week 🤣 going to watch it again just in case , fair play to the whole family getting stuck in, be amazing once completed
Was thinking, the sticky outy bits. The one in the kitchen/dining room. A diner table and padded benches on either side. That way you have views from no matter where you sit. Just speaking my thoughts.
A thought on your en-suite bathroom door to outside. Consider building a rustic fully enclosed courtyard off the bathroom with an open-air shower and hot tub when weather permits. Perhaps it will be stone walled, rustic.
I think I agree with some of your commenters that you should keep your kitchen/diner right where it is, and when you do the extension (Phase 2), make that room your large Living Room (Lounge). You can always put in a Hide-a-bed sofa or have a Murphy Bed in a closet (for over night guests, or short stay guests). It makes the most sense not to move your kitchen around (added expense). Also budget into your big lounge plan to have a larger TV for movie nights or watching football (soccer) games. Manchester United Yea!
Hi. We put underfloor heating in our house when we built in 2004. One mistake I made was that we went wall to wall with the underfloor pipework and then put in our fitted kitchen. This meant that we had heat under our food and utilities presses which I then had to insulate under the presses to stop the foods from going off. Basically decide your kitchen design and don't put heating pipes under the presses. In the video you also mentioned carpets. Carpets are an insulator and will reduce the efficiency of your underfloor heating. We put in a timber floor in the hall and left room under the skirting for expansion but actually the heating shrank the timber and now we have gaps by the skirting. Make sure you have heating under your shower tray as well. A lot nicer to walk onto a warm tray. I hope I'm not too late with this comment. P.s. we live within 5 km of Clonakilty if you want to call and see what mistakes I made which you might avoid. Best of luck with your future endeavours. Kevin
Hi Kevin, thanks for the comment. Appreciate highlighting the mistakes, always good to learn from others. Appreciate the offer of a visit. Stay in touch
We are wishing you well with all the projects and look forward to sharing all with you so kind of you to share tc now till next time love to all from the oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍
My father was an architect based in Dublin. I cannot stress this enough so I'll repeat it a few times in the hope you read it and take it on board. Hire an Architect! Hire an Architect! Hire an Architect! ;-)
Hello from Mallow, County Cork guys. I am originally from Malta but moved to Ireland a few months ago. I'm really enjoying your videos and following your renovation journey. What you're doing has been a dream of mine for some time, but now in my late 40s, I don't know if I'll be able to take on such a massive undertaking. I'm hoping one day I can afford to buy a quasi finished project which would only require some internal works. Oh by the way, have you considered calcium silicate panels for the interior walls? Been working with that product for a few years and can't recommend it enough! They're highly breathable both ways (lets stone breathe but is also able to absorb excess moisture from the air), made with minerals such as lime and silicate therefore eco-friendly, also has strong anti-mould properties, reduces condensation, fire-resistant, insulator...goodness I could go on :). Wishing you best of luck guys. Keep the videos coming.
Interesting, calcium silicate panels are a new building material to me - thank you! Also rather random, one of the neighbours on our lane also moved from Malta to Ireland. Thanks for following along!
Hi guys, thanks for the tour, you certainly have got a lot of work to organize and do, I hope you do give yourselves plenty of down time, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
I Love it, it's beautiful, I especially Love the high ceilings, the fire place, the cute little blue edged windows, the so pretty thick stone outer walls and I even think the appendages would be great to start veggie seedlings, good luck, wow the grant is amazing they don't do that here in Australia PS always keep copies as Government authorities seem to loose everything
Fun to hear what you’re thinking with such a big project ahead! Does the grant require that you build a barn etc. along with your cottage for the homesteading part, or are they more interested in strengthening their tax base with livable homes first? Lastly, will Kayvan’s office remain in your van, or will you eventually add on to the other office space? I’m super pleased for you all and hope that you’re enjoying your new way of life as well and it’s building plans!
The objective of the government scheme forms one avenue to resolve the housing shortage in Ireland. Kayvan will likely use the cottage when it is habitable for his office. Although the van is very convenient to keep him lock up and out of trouble. Thanks for following along!
The grant is part of the approach of the Government to alleviate the housing shortage here in IRL. Kayvan will likely use the cottage as his office when it is habitable. Although it is convenient to keep him locked up in the van and out of trouble. Thanks for following along.
Thanks for that! I’d somehow got it in my head that the reinvestment in rural farming might be a goal. I was unaware of the housing shortage there. Glad that your sustainability goals fit right in with government interests… Good timing!
Since you each have outside employment, you might consider creating a shared workspace in the master bedroom ‘appendage’. ( you know your lifestyle best, so it is just an idea you may not have thought of yet.
Move the doorway to the ensuite to the far left of that wall. This will give you a big enough wall space to place a bed opposite the fireplace, and if you’re keeping the external door for phase 1 it will actually give you more bathroom space. Eventually I would rip the external door out and turn that area into your wardrobe, so you walk through it to the ensuite. The larger bedroom appendage is screaming out to be turned into a little seating area overlooking your beautiful views, and the smaller appendage would be great for a desk/vanity area. You’ve got the right idea - focus on the expensive, hard, time consuming parts, and then the rest can be done as and when you have the time and funds.
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Idea for the master bedroom: Make a floating wall in front of the future ensuite to place the bed against so it faces the fire and the wall disguises the ensuite from direct eyeline. Granted that depends on how much space there is but, its an idea. You guys are living my dream! I am living vicariously through you as I am too disabled to ever be able to do something like this. Keep up the good work.
I’ve managed to confuse myself. Where is the building with the roof that you partially did and the fireplace that you rebuilt and redoing the pointing or whatever you call it between the stones and the door doorways is that building connected or is that building the one you just showed us.
As a recipient of the vacant homes grant I know that it can be challenging to find the money first and then be reimbursed however I appreciate that it is tax payers money and that there have to be checks and balances to ensure that the scheme is achieving its aim which is to return derelict property to the housing stock. Its an amazing grant and quite unique to our country. I agree with someone else on here, get an architect now, mine had a vision that
I never would have come up with, its amazing what they can imagine which can save you time and money in the long run and make the absolute best of your lovely home.
Thank you!
Getting in is definitely more important than HGTV style to start, so understand! Love the logic behind the reno. Very Practical!
The vision you have now may not be the vision you end up with. After you get the neccesary prep work done and the concrete flooring installed and actually start living inside it, you might change your mind about certain aspects. I think you're smart to concentrate on doing what you need to complete the criteria for the grant funding and the rest will come as you go along. Seeing how the natural light fills the rooms and plays up certain features seasonally will make keeping the appendages or removing them an easier decision. Loved the tour, your positivity and the ability to see the humor in situations always shines through.
It took us 4 years living in our last house, and going through 4 different designs before we settled on the final outcome. The final result was magnificent, the best we could do with the space. So you are absolutely right, taking time to experience a space before making changes is the best way to do it. Thanks for following along
You guys’s are cute & hysterically funny! Love your channel🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
Councils in ireland & government bodies are NOTORIOUS for moving goal posts id REALLY nail down further what habitable is bc unless theyre satisfied with level of work/finish you wont get your grant money AND youll have done YOUR reno in a manner youd not planned.....id also (and this is just me) I'd have an architect draw up your DREAM plans so youre not doubling up on any work for phase 2! Best of luck guys loving the homestead updates
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Seems inspired aw ha moments take their own time.
Nick naming the " appendages" is adorable.
Just a suggestion - I would look at creating a powder room so you have a toilet for guests on the ground floor. Clearly this would be in phase xx but at this stage where you are trying to figure out the best plan particularly with the unusual components of the building.
You two make me smile 😊.
Slow and steady wins the race - I love your cheerful, optimistic approach! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
If memory serves (I can't remember where I read this) but I think the appendages may have been added to provide better visibility around the property/house and adds more natural light. A friend doing a full rehab had very similar little appendages and turned a couple of them as indoor greenhouses and grew herbs and some vegetables during winter months.
We have been using them as such already, they work great for the plants!
Just a suggestion. THe sooner you get an architect the easier it will be. They can help with so many more things than just drawing up plans. Like getting things approved and knowing what will and wont be. Also they can come up with ideas on how to use the space. Also it always takes longer than you think it will to draw up plans and get them approved
You’re both young and you have plenty of time. I love your stone cottage. I have no doubt it will be beautiful when it’s finished. But I agree being outside with your animals and your beautiful garden is priceless. By the way I loved the wooded cabin that you put up for your office. I looked for one on line, but not available in the US. It would have been perfect for an art studio in my backyard.
Yeah, they have them in Canada - so close, but...
Fabulous as usual , cannot wait to watch the build phase . I am watching 3 other couples building and renovating Irish properties and hoping that the war will end here so that I can buy and renovate a property here in Ukraine with my partner . Take care of yourselves and look forward to more viewing . And thanks for the entertainment
Wishing you well in your endeavours re a real, peaceful and happy home.
You may be interested to look at architect Gemma Wheeler who has a number of derelict cottage plans posted on UA-cam. She has a wonderful feel for old buildings.
Love watching all your work and congratulate you for your enthusiasm and commitment.
I love Gemma Wheeler's work! She would be awesome as architect on this project.
Thank you, will go seek her content.
I've watched her videos too 👎 She takes gorgeous charming homes with original features, then turns them into mod squad ,Scandinavian no style design. All white/black / greys...
@Kim-J312 it's her brilliant organization of interior space that would behoove them.
Just a suggestion there are two bedrooms and reno bath upstairs. Why not make them habitable for yourselves to live while renovations continue downstairs?
I thought that, too (but don’t let anyone change your mind if you’re committed to a plan - we don’t know what the nuances are). It wouldn’t be viable if you’re going to change the layout around up there…
Plus one on that idea. Also, that vaulted room with two solariums that’s already wired and has a huge fireplace is SUCH a lovely kitchen space. IMO Reno the upstairs bathroom and two bedrooms, continue with the kitchen and pantry /laundry room with lovely outside door already installed, and then in Phase Next build a dream master suite where the gym add-on is currently.
This is exactly what i wanted to say. That vaulted ceiling is a kitchen dream... especially for a family that likes to cook. And make the attached utility room a back entrance with a big sink for washing produce and/or a meat prep area- close to the kitchen, but can get dirty. This is such s big project, you don't want to redo too many areas... @@michelanglais3282
Not on your side of the pond so I can't add anything to advising you on cottage plans. BUT that 1930's toilet tank would be an awesome wash station for cleaning veg or washing hands after farm chires. Fed by a rain barrel perhaps? Off grid luxury and what a conversation piece!😁
The cottage is full of character I love it!
Thanks for sharing your house plans with us. Despite the weather not being great this year you guys are well on the way to becoming fully fledged homesteaders. Love your videos and your sense of humour makes me smile every Sunday evening.❤ Never thought heat pumps and Kayvan’s appendages could be so entertaining!😂🎉❤
Hehe, hot appendages indeed! Thanks for following along
Don’t worry about showing us instant progress. I work on my own projects, so I understand the real work that goes into getting things done. It’s always interesting to see what you guys are up to.
Thank you!
So glad to hear you are going to keep/reuse the 1930s pull chain toilet! I have fond memories of a similar one in my grandmother’s house when I was little (back in the 1960s). I was always sorry she upgraded to a regular old boring modern one. 👍😄
It is an absolute beauty. The ceramic toilet itself was a great old manufacturer too, unfortunately the brutes which did the demolition prior to our ownership, left it in an unusable state.
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I think everything sounds very exciting. I certainly don't know where I'd start if given the opportunity. It's challenging, which speaks to me in one way, but it's also a bit intimidating. You have my admiration in any case. Having replaced my roof twice in 30 odd years, I'd probably start with the roof (probably because I know it would require someone else to come and make it happen, and our changeable weather would demand it). A couple of feet of snow on the roof usually talks me into having a good roof with insulation.
Anyway, wherever you begin, I'll be cheering for you and supporting you in spirit.
You are right in every way, it is exciting and intimidating. I like to remind our daughter, nothing worth doing is ever easy. The challenge is part of what makes it special. Would love to replace the roof, plan to do a complete overhaul, with a new structure, a good chunk of insulation, likely overlaid, as a warm roof construction and real slate to top it off. This isn't taking place in the first phase as the time / spend ratio wouldn't work for our grant timeline. It would take too long and not spend enough money to make it worthwhile. So will wait until phase 2 or beyond. It is watertight for the moment, so no pressing immediate need.
Yaye let me grab my coffee ❤your channel
The appendage near the planned kitchen extension - enlarge it, join it to the wall of the new kitchen and make an orangery?
Every Sunday I look forward to seeing your videos, thank you for the entertainment and making my boring life come to life, I really appreciate.
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Hi guys... don't take this the wrong way, it's only an observation, but i think your planned bedroom would be a waste there. That room, which is full of character already, should be redesigned as your kitchen for you to really appreciate that beautiful lofted ceiling, fireplace and stonework....as a bedroom, your eyes are shut, i believe....soooo? You have plenty of sunlight pouring through that, sticky outy, bit, thingy.....french doors onto a seating area outside from the kitchen...morning cuppa....bliss! Utility already in place. Your new extension could be bedrooms perhaps.
I’m sure C & K plan to make the new kitchen/dining extension just as stunning as where the new main bedroom and en-suite is going. I agree with putting the main bedroom on the ground floor for future-proofing!
I'm sure there is a budget, why spend loads of extra money on creating character that is already there in the cottage?? A bedroom / ensuite would be much cheaper to add
uhmm....maybe architect first??--past experience here as you never want to redo basic, foundational work. It doesn't have to be the final plans w/ everything that you would use w/ contractors & file w/ area authorities, etc.---but certainly get 3 basic alternatives (just in case). Dig, tear-down, do foundations/rebuild walls only once...I blew a bunch of cash--just invest in a good architect who will work w/ you. (**Oh, and make sure a detailed staircase is formalized in each version--not sure why that is sometimes left out, can be a headache later if rebuilding one from scratch. It impacted 3 areas and cost twice as much to include in plans later.)
Good luck--have enjoyed your channel!!
This a serious vlog
Yay! Love this channel! 😊
Fantastic video big respect for the two of you.
💕You should get an architect now who will help you through all of the building laws in Ireland plus they’ll help you get planning for your kitchen extension💕It might be a cost upfront but it could save you heartache down the line💕A bed in the middle of the room is A great idea if planned right you could either build a half wall as your headboard OR make a full wall out of the back of wardrobes bit like having a walk-in wardrobes without it having a room of its own💕You could also make one of those pop outs into a home office for work on & off the land💕
Like the idea about a wardrobe headboard, interesting! Thanks for following along
love the end snippets 😂
you both have become so chilled since coming to Ireland 😎
Just came across your channel and can’t get enough of it! Such an exciting journey, lots of hard work ahead, but so nice to see your keeping your spirits up. I’m taking inspiration would love to take the leap one day! 😊🌱
Thanks for following along. We are glad we can provide some inspiration and entertainment while you follow your own dream !
Excited to see progress. Up till now has been amazing! One bed idea - floating bed without floating. Build a partial wall for headboard with cabinets or drawers behind.
Great idea thank you.
That's the great part, it's your forever home, so time is relatively flexible after you get past the grant. The other things like the outside part are just as important to enjoy as well. ❤️
You got it 100%
It was finally nice to see the plans emerge and your vision. Completely understand doing it in phases, it's a huge project and would be crazy to do it any other way. At least you have grant funds waiting for you and the initial phase; which will be the most difficult. I think, it sounds like a good plan and nice planning of the space. What....no weekly comment? Sort of got used to having one!
Have no fear, comment of the week will return!
😊 Looking forward to watching it all!! And I'm sure that no matter what your end plans are...just getting into the cottage at last will be wonderful!
Love you guys so much, and your daughter is such a hard worker you have raised her well.❤😊
Gotta love the appendages, so stylish
🍂I absolutely Love Y’all exciting Too see it all come together!!!!!!! You both crack me up hilarious adorable a joy & pleasure to watch Thank you for allowing us all into your life……. I really hope too see more of the horses and your daughters care for them Much Love My Funny & Wonderful friends🍁
Thank you for your kind words. Appreciate you
My husband is a central heating engineer and plumber, he says he’d never recommend a ground source heat pump system - he doesn’t know anyone in his trade that would … even our local Wolseley Merchant, has confirmed they never have anyone buying them despite our local area being very rural and wealthy. They are known to be a huge expense in both time and money and it takes decades to see any return on cost - the biggest concern is the heat loss calculation, which you can’t meet unless you insulate the heck out of the building … which you already stated here you don’t want.
He suggests a big wood burner for an old stone property, underfloor heating - normal propane or gas run boiler …. which is good to go if the grid ever goes down.
Hope this info helps - really enjoying your videos and the passion you both have to create your dream life … wishing you all the very best 🍀💚🍀
Hello, we have a neighbour with a newly fitted heat pump in their similarly poorly insulated old cottage, and their house is always toasty.
Ground source heat pumps are a proven form of efficient heating, used in climates much colder than IRL. Not to mention they be fed with renewable sourced electricity from our own solar PV installation. We will of course have a wood burning stove for when the temperatures really drop as a backup.
We also have decades to recoup the investment, as this is a life long solution for us.
Appreciate the comment, and thanks for following along.
There are always what we call, Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda, scenarios, so you know your budget, priorities and abilities, and I’m sure that you plan for contingency options.
Husband hasn’t a clue.
@@bordersw1239 Funny, he’s been a central heating engineer for 25 years and trained with British Gas, was then offered a job with top competitor based on his high level of experience.
He’s run his own company for last 10 years and in doing so has seen lots of these initiatives come and go - reliance on electricity and solar could well be an issue in the future as our climate is in fact getting colder.
We have a friend who installed a ground source heart pump and he’s been very unhappy with heat generated and cost to run as solar underperformed during winter…. they returned to using their wood burning stove!!
Renewable energy is a con - leaving people out of pocket and under heated! 👍
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Hi, clearly you’ve already invested in this system and this is the path you’re taking.
Just bear in mind that without further insulating your building, the system will be working flat out in the grey Irish winters, solar output will be limited … so yes, you will be needing your wood burner.
Best of luck to you guys - we enjoy your videos and will watch with interest 😊👍
Love your channel guys x
So excited to see all the possibilities inside that house. I loved what you said about keeping the house breathable. Also it is so funny how every time you film inside there are noises. All the best🎉
Lot of history and many a few ghosts in old cottages like these.
No comment of the week. Love your work.
Delightful. I always smile watching you two. That’ll keep you off the streets and out of trouble. What a massive project! Great attitude, ❤
You guys are The Dynamic Duo! Those turnips are awesome! Inch by inch….
Every blog on U tube has a different scenario story and unique in itself. Can't wait to see how your journey progresses. Laugh and light and fun and the whole homestead appeals especially in the beautIrish countryside. Keep going folks enjoy my time with you all 🙏❤️
I love that you can laugh with each other. Keep doing that....
Thanks for sharing your plans ... I've always loved looking at floor plans and dreaming of possibilities!
My son's just started an A level in 3D design with a plan to be an architect. Thankfully we have family friends who are architects so he got work experience from one to help him understand if it was what he thought
Someone mentioned a floating wall to help provide a wall for your bed ... I was wondering if you opened up a doorway in the wall diagonally across from the bedroom door (in the corner) to access a dressing room, them had the en-suite wet room off that with its door to the outside. That will allow the existing doorway to be closed up, providing a longer wall for your bed head. It will also provide direct access to a sink / toilet from outside, which could be useful when 'coming in from the fields after a hard day's farming', giving you somewhere to change / shower without getting the house dirty (and avoiding having the outside door and bedroom door opening into the same space)
Just a thought, good luck!
Interesting suggestion, will give it some consideration. Thanks for the comment.
❤❤ Thanks for sharing
I enjoy watching your channel but feel you should keep to the original kitchen plans. It would be so light and also cozy with the fireplace, and perhaps have room for washer/dryer and lavatory in the far end. Your bedroom/on suite could be on the side of the great room that you plan to tear down. People don't need such a huge bedroom as they think as they are mostly sleeping there. Also, you mention that this will be your forever home. I have found that it rarely happens that families stay in one home forever, my family included.
Keep the bumble....... coming, it just makes me smile hearing you say it. 😄❤️
What a wonderful explanation of yours plans and it’s great to see you living your dream!
Thanks a mil!
All that thinking, planning, etc will all of a sudden come together and be worth the wait ... speaking from experience! As you said, you're already living your dream. 😊👏
Another great vidio, plenty of planning and enthusiasm, keep up the great work❤
Thank you!
Love you guys!
Love the out takes
The old farmhouse is in good hands. 😊
Yup, definitely would close up that en-suite door and extend the left appendage to the outside door, to use as the actual bathroom door.
Interesting - thank you
It may be quirky but it has wonderful potential. I love the fireplace and wood areas. The " appendages" look like small sun rooms. Might look good with plants hanging in. Are you planning to keep them on the house? Thanks for the tour.
Well done guys! Excited to see how it all turns out!!
Just like our house north of you, we will leave the stone walls, super insulate the floors (with heating) and super insulate the attic space, as well as install triple glass windows. There is a lime-crete interior wall plaster we will be using that has insulating properties.
Great plan, sounds perfect!
it's a beautiful old cottage so keeping it simple, i think is better than going extravagant & fancy which wouldn't suit the building anyway plus simple is easier to keep clean
you have fairly good ideas, it's a big project renovating an old building
simple living is the best & slowing down & enjoying what you're getting into is what it's all about
those little appendixes could be used as mini green houses, i think they are cute & would make nice cozy nooks
thanx for sharing
Thanks for following along
So many exciting things ahead. A lot of work and money, but definitely worth it.
Woot!
Thanks for the update, sounds so exciting!!!
It will be more so, when things finally start to get underway for sure. Feeling a bit pent up at the minute!
Nice! Good luck!💪
Love ur Tube Great u got Grant!! Good luck Kit Cork West Cork
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I just run across your videos on your Irish house fixing up you bought. I love watching your videos and you two are awesome, adorable and funny. I see all the hard work you are going through. I know when you're through with it you will have a beautiful home. Have a Blessed Day. From Texas
Thank you for your lovely comment and for following along.
Nice explanation!😊
Sunroom/Florida room could be an indoor small green house, maybe??? ❤
Ooo stick some green plant in thise sunroom nooks in the bedroom and turn them into reading nooks??? Just an idea. ❤😊
The glossy purple tile along side the bubble gum pink.... O my.
Lovely! :)
Ah you're doing great, take your time. Love those fire places and the fact that you appreciate them too. Best of luck with it all. Adrian.
Hi Adrian, thanks a mil!
Suggestion: use one of the appendages in the master bedroom as a wardrobe.
You are a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing your live with us!
Great to see your plans guys. Might be worth adding insulation to your north wall, maybe this could be in the form of a long conservatory at a later date, as i think you have the paving there already.
thanks for sharing guys, we are also planning on 'phasing' our work to ensure the grant requirements are met and we don't run out of time! Was great to confirm we also have to do very much the same works you do, we really appreciate it :) Paddy.
Hey Paddy, glad to hear it helped solidify you plans. Thanks for following along, let us know how you get on with your reno.
I would get the frig and washer drier going asap priority #1 since you have a solid space work it !
Wow! Lots again, to look forward to with all the work ….
Omg love watching your videos, you two are so interesting. What a big step you've taken too move to Ireland .O sorry hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
British Columbia - woot! Thanks for following along 🇨🇦
Love seeing you guys having fun with the bloopers ❣️❣️❣️
Great plans and can't wait to see it come together, did i miss comment of the week 🤣 going to watch it again just in case , fair play to the whole family getting stuck in, be amazing once completed
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Was thinking, the sticky outy bits. The one in the kitchen/dining room. A diner table and padded benches on either side. That way you have views from no matter where you sit. Just speaking my thoughts.
Nice suggestion, thank you!
A thought on your en-suite bathroom door to outside.
Consider building a rustic fully enclosed courtyard off the bathroom with an open-air shower and hot tub when weather permits. Perhaps it will be stone walled, rustic.
Love the suggestion - thanks
Great video love your house and good luck 👍 😀 👏
I think I agree with some of your commenters that you should keep your kitchen/diner right where it is, and when you do the extension (Phase 2), make that room your large Living Room (Lounge).
You can always put in a Hide-a-bed sofa or have a Murphy Bed in a closet (for over night guests, or short stay guests). It makes the most sense not to move your kitchen around (added expense). Also budget into your big lounge plan to have a larger TV for movie nights or watching football (soccer) games. Manchester United Yea!
Hi. We put underfloor heating in our house when we built in 2004. One mistake I made was that we went wall to wall with the underfloor pipework and then put in our fitted kitchen. This meant that we had heat under our food and utilities presses which I then had to insulate under the presses to stop the foods from going off. Basically decide your kitchen design and don't put heating pipes under the presses.
In the video you also mentioned carpets. Carpets are an insulator and will reduce the efficiency of your underfloor heating. We put in a timber floor in the hall and left room under the skirting for expansion but actually the heating shrank the timber and now we have gaps by the skirting.
Make sure you have heating under your shower tray as well. A lot nicer to walk onto a warm tray.
I hope I'm not too late with this comment.
P.s. we live within 5 km of Clonakilty if you want to call and see what mistakes I made which you might avoid.
Best of luck with your future endeavours. Kevin
Hi Kevin, thanks for the comment. Appreciate highlighting the mistakes, always good to learn from others.
Appreciate the offer of a visit. Stay in touch
We are wishing you well with all the projects and look forward to sharing all with you so kind of you to share tc now till next time love to all from the oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍
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I am so enjoying your journey. Thanks.
Thank you!
You are doing a great job. Love watching your videos ❤
Thank you!
I think you’re doing amazing already & love to watch.x
My father was an architect based in Dublin. I cannot stress this enough so I'll repeat it a few times in the hope you read it and take it on board. Hire an Architect! Hire an Architect! Hire an Architect! ;-)
Absolutely
Hello from Mallow, County Cork guys. I am originally from Malta but moved to Ireland a few months ago. I'm really enjoying your videos and following your renovation journey. What you're doing has been a dream of mine for some time, but now in my late 40s, I don't know if I'll be able to take on such a massive undertaking. I'm hoping one day I can afford to buy a quasi finished project which would only require some internal works.
Oh by the way, have you considered calcium silicate panels for the interior walls? Been working with that product for a few years and can't recommend it enough! They're highly breathable both ways (lets stone breathe but is also able to absorb excess moisture from the air), made with minerals such as lime and silicate therefore eco-friendly, also has strong anti-mould properties, reduces condensation, fire-resistant, insulator...goodness I could go on :).
Wishing you best of luck guys. Keep the videos coming.
Interesting, calcium silicate panels are a new building material to me - thank you!
Also rather random, one of the neighbours on our lane also moved from Malta to Ireland.
Thanks for following along!
Hi guys, thanks for the tour, you certainly have got a lot of work to organize and do, I hope you do give yourselves plenty of down time, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
Hi Les, thank you for your comment.
I Love it, it's beautiful, I especially Love the high ceilings, the fire place, the cute little blue edged windows, the so pretty thick stone outer walls and I even think the appendages would be great to start veggie seedlings, good luck, wow the grant is amazing they don't do that here in Australia PS always keep copies as Government authorities seem to loose everything
Fun to hear what you’re thinking with such a big project ahead! Does the grant require that you build a barn etc. along with your cottage for the homesteading part, or are they more interested in strengthening their tax base with livable homes first? Lastly, will Kayvan’s office remain in your van, or will you eventually add on to the other office space? I’m super pleased for you all and hope that you’re enjoying your new way of life as well and it’s building plans!
The objective of the government scheme forms one avenue to resolve the housing shortage in Ireland.
Kayvan will likely use the cottage when it is habitable for his office. Although the van is very convenient to keep him lock up and out of trouble.
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The grant is part of the approach of the Government to alleviate the housing shortage here in IRL.
Kayvan will likely use the cottage as his office when it is habitable. Although it is convenient to keep him locked up in the van and out of trouble.
Thanks for following along.
Thanks for that! I’d somehow got it in my head that the reinvestment in rural farming might be a goal. I was unaware of the housing shortage there. Glad that your sustainability goals fit right in with government interests… Good timing!
Since you each have outside employment, you might consider creating a shared workspace in the master bedroom ‘appendage’. ( you know your lifestyle best, so it is just an idea you may not have thought of yet.
Its a good use of the space for sure, thanks for the comment.
Best of luck with the renovation
Thanks a mil!
Love watching you all
You two are amazing.👏👍😊xx
Thanks a mil!
Move the doorway to the ensuite to the far left of that wall. This will give you a big enough wall space to place a bed opposite the fireplace, and if you’re keeping the external door for phase 1 it will actually give you more bathroom space. Eventually I would rip the external door out and turn that area into your wardrobe, so you walk through it to the ensuite.
The larger bedroom appendage is screaming out to be turned into a little seating area overlooking your beautiful views, and the smaller appendage would be great for a desk/vanity area.
You’ve got the right idea - focus on the expensive, hard, time consuming parts, and then the rest can be done as and when you have the time and funds.
Interesting suggestions thank you.
Hi from Colorado Springs 😀good luck with your homestead.
Colorado Spring woot! Thanks for following along.