100+ Year Old Renovated Farmhouse Tour I Cracker House I Perennial Garden

Step back in time with us as we explore Georgia Cracker architecture and tour our cherished 100-year-old homestead right here on the blueberry farm in southeast Georgia.
Join Allen and his mom as they guide you through every nook and cranny of this historic, Cracker farmhouse, sharing stories and showcasing the restoration process that brought this family heirloom back to life.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
0:00 Intro
0:13 Welcome to The Chesteen Wildes Homestead
2:45 Why do they call them Cracker houses?
5:29 Kitchen tour
6:12 1930s refrigerator
13:00 Hallway tour
15:05 Living room tour
17:36 What is a cat face on a pine tree?
23:29 Bathroom tour
24:28 Bedroom tour
27:40 Back porch
30:40 Front porch
Discover a bygone era as we unveil the antique farm treasures that adorn our home, each with a story to tell. From vintage furniture and antiques to catfaces carved in pine, every piece reflects the love and dedication poured into preserving the authenticity of Allen's great-grandfather's legacy.
Hear the restoration journey as Allen and his mom recount the challenges and triumphs of reviving this house to its former glory.
Learn about the attention to detail, and the preservation techniques employed to ensure the homestead stands tall for generations to come.
This video is not just a tour; it's a celebration of family history, resilience, and the joy of bringing heritage back to life. Whether you're an antique enthusiast, history buff, or simply appreciate the beauty of a lovingly restored home, this video promises to transport you to a world where the past meets the present.
If you're captivated by history and restoration tales, don't forget to give this video a thumbs up, share it with fellow enthusiasts, and subscribe for more.
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Here's the link to my mom's store:
The Blueberry Barn - theblueberrybarn.com/
Thank you for being a part of our journey through time, where every creaky floorboard and weathered wall tells a story!
#homestead #antiques #familyhistory #restoration journey #heritagepreservation #hometour #farmhousedecor

[@perennial-garden]

➡Here's the house on Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/851655348527542689?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=4e4e328e-a66f-457c-9db2-26b55a334e9d Hope to see you there!🥰

[@ThePawsomeRescues]

Wow! What a beautiful old house. We love how you have created so many family memories while you restored it. Ps: your Mum is such a sweetheart. We loved watching you two interacting and reminiscing. ❤

[@perennial-garden]

Thank you so much! We're so thankful and blessed that we got to be a part of bringing it back to life.

[@mmcelroy8084]

What a charming woman. I see where you get your charm and ease on camera. I love the home preservation story.

[@perennial-garden]

Ahhhh! Thank you ❤️. I’d be happy to have any of her qualities - she’s a great mom. Thanks so much for watching!

[@bewoodford2807]

Totally fascinating. I so enjoyed this video. An amazing building and the hisytory is something else. Thank you so much for sharing your home, Allen's mum x

[@perennial-garden]

Super glad that you watched it! We’re both very proud of the work we all put into the house. Very thankful that we got to help with the project. And we agree! My mother-in-law is the best ❤️

[@khayescobar1819]

Thank you for sharing beautiful farm house love the farm. 👍❤️😊🙏

[@perennial-garden]

Thank you for joining the tour ❤️. Big hello from South Georgia right now.

[@janettebox3571]

Just found your channel and really enjoying, this was such an interesting episode. The house is gorgeous, full of character, and well done to you all for restoring it. Love your mum too!

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks, Janette! We are so proud of this old house (and the work we got to put into it). And we agree... Allen's mom is the best ❤

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

I love the rustic theme! It's very texas. Your Mom is a jewel! ❤❤😊😊

[@perennial-garden]

I thought you’d like it! And she is a jewel indeed… I’ll pass along the compliment 🥰. Happy new year!

[@carolyngaumer9093]

Thanks so much for a great video.Mama you should be soooo proud❤❤❤❤❤

[@perennial-garden]

She is so proud :) And so are we for getting to be a part of this whole project! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@suzywollaston4681]

Agree with other comments, absolutely fascinating, what a fab place to grow up. Love Allen's mum, such a sweetie 🥰

[@perennial-garden]

Ahhhh 😘 thanks, Suzy! She is a wonderful mom and person. Hope you’re having a great start to 2024!

[@bloomsbyamelie]

This was a great video- what an amazing family treasure and your mom is the cutest! Great job on the restoration. (and the word you were looking for- baseboards 🙂)

[@perennial-garden]

Baseboards 🤓 Yes, we figured it out afterwards. I was only thinking of the Danish word - foot boards. Ha ha Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@e.manshreck9850]

Beautiful home ! Love your mom

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! We love her, too 🥰

[@tialuciani4955]

Looking forward to our stay now more than ever! I think I found the best place in Alma ❤ I love antiques, rustic decor and farming background! I so enjoyed this video and history of the remodel and antiques. 😊

[@perennial-garden]

So excited that you'll stay there! Tell Allen's parents that we send a big hello and can't wait to see them soon 🥰 And hopefully there are still a few blueberries on the bushes 💙

[@tialuciani4955]

Sorry don’t know Allen’s parents 😊

[@perennial-garden]

​@@tialuciani4955 Of course! haha. sorry for that! But you'll meet them when you stay at the property. Allen is the one in the video with his mom, Mrs. Wildes. I should have made that clearer 😅 (this is Lars by the way!). Hope you really enjoy your stay there 💙

[@lindylou3519]

Well my goodness. I live in central GA…about 2 hrs northwest of Alma. Glad you saved that little house. So many fall to ruin…drive by several every year all over the state.

[@perennial-garden]

You should come by and see it!... especially when blueberry season is in. They have a U-Pick there in May... so you can see the house AND get fresh Georgia blueberries at the same time :). Thanks so much for watching.

[@tialuciani4955]

Thanks for clarifying Lars ! Great job on the place btw

[@perennial-garden]

It was a true labor of love. We're so glad to have been a part of the 'new' history 🥰

[@1pandroid]

Great video. Lots of interesting history, nice presentation, and impressive woodworking skills😎 Definitely deserves a lot more views, as does the video of the blueberries. Countryside to die for. You're not in Fredericia anymore!!

[@perennial-garden]

We’re just in Alma for the holiday - back to Fredericia next week. Thanks for watching, commenting and praising the work. It was a lot of fun (and a lot of work for several years). ❤️ If you’re ever in South Georgia, stop by and see the old house 🤩

[@loppyloo106]

Fabulous house, very interesting, really enjoyed this video 🙂

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks so much! We’re really proud of it (and very glad we got to help bring it back to life along with Allen’s parents, sister and family) 💙

[@debbiealleva5959]

❤❤❤❤ Love this momma!

[@perennial-garden]

We love her, toooooooo ❤️❤️. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@rn2020]

Absolutely fascinating, from beginning to end. Loved the history and all the details. You’ve all done a marvellous job. Happy New Year to you. Greetings from England.

[@perennial-garden]

Thank you so much for watching! We're really proud of this old place... and very thankful that we got to be a part of the process to bring it back to life.

[@janetlaplaca1060]

Love the house and tour and your mom!

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks, Janet. We love it all too (especially Allen’s mom 🤩)

[@jitkadevaux3958]

Absolutely lovely! Shame it is so far away, but one newer knows…

[@perennial-garden]

Totally worth the trip 😜.

[@mauricewright5279]

Wow, this was such a nice tour. My mom moved to Athens 20 years ago. I haven’t spent a lot of time in south ga. However, some of the prettiest countryside I have seen in the south has been in ga, sc and nc !

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks so much for commenting! Athens is a pretty place, too. The University of Georgia campus is a nice one just to walk around and explore. As for the prettiest countryside... we have to agree :) Altho Denmark does have a lot of pretty countryside, too... you still can't beat those southern winter temperatures!

[@wendybartlett6717]

How amazing was that? Lots of hard work that's really paid off. The place is stunning. You're all really talented and it's so nice that you have all those childhood memories. Happy New Year to everyone.

[@perennial-garden]

Thank you for joining our little tour ❤️. This place has been special to us for years - Lars and I are very glad we got to help bring it back to life.

[@alecwildes2840]

Great video and great tour!!

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks for watching 🤩

[@RaduChira]

🥰

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks for watching, Radu ❤️

[@Straightmore]

On repeating and the heirolgy is

[@perennial-garden]

Sorry… I don’t quite understand what you mean 🤓