130-Year-Old House Tour! 1890s House Renovation Australia | Circa 1890: Episode 1

[@Janmification]

Lovely project. The cast iron fireplace inserts are really unusual in their design. I have never seen that circular foliate design before. I look forward to watching the Reno. Best of luck.

[@OurPastAu]

Yes they are very unusual - I’ve looked around online and haven’t been able to find anything similar. Thank you

[@Janmification]

@@OurPastAu good morning. The style is more reminiscent of Nouveau, than Victorian. If you end up removing them for refurbishment, maybe there will be a makers mark. Still catching up on the vids.

[@ronalddelong2190]

Jacob, coming from someone who's restored two older houses completely by myself, I would consider starting and completely finishing one half before beginning the other. And take your time. This is going to be your future home so you want to make sure you give yourself the time and energy to do it correctly and to your liking. With some research and shopping around it doesn't take too long to find items that you'll need to fit with the time period of the house. Looking forward to follow up videos. Best of wishes to you and congrats on the new place.

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks so much for the advice Ronald. Once the general structural/plumbing/electrical work is complete I was planning on completing one side, moving in, then commencing work on the other. Glad to hear that's the best was to go. Once again I appreciate the advice.

[@mickellis8747]

Hay Jacob, I love old houses, they have so much character. I recently visited a guy who has a house in the southern suburbs of Sydney originally built by convicts and owned by the Gannon family. It was built in 1821. that's 200 years old! That's a lot of history. Anywway good luck with the reno and don't forget to ask lots of questions to anybody you think has the knowledge you need. Most of the time they will only be glad to help.

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks Mick, that sounds amazing. I'm certainly looking forward to it and I'm lucky to have a few contacts with plenty of knowledge in this area. Thanks again

[@cointector]

Jacob mate room number 1 would be a awesome relic / display room 👍😆🦠🍺

[@OurPastAu]

It sure would, thanks Paul

[@aliceswonders104]

I'm almost a year late to this party, but I'm so excited for you at this stage! What a gorgeous piece of Australian history you have. Thank goodness you're like me and want to see the duplex restored to it's original state, rather than a 'The Block' makeover (eye roll). Thanks for inviting us along on your renovation...I can't wait to binge watch the rest. All the best, Fiona (Brisbane)

[@Haydenthun]

Honestly good for you 😁👍

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks Hayden 😁

[@Haydenthun]

@@OurPastAu all goods

[@richardcikursch977]

Looking forward to seeing this project take shape.

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks Richard

[@davidberriman5903]

Congratulations Jacob. Rim locks were quite common even in the fifties. The body was normally painted black. I really love the old fuel stoves. They add a lot of character. The place certainly has a lot of potential.I really hope you enjoy the project.

[@OurPastAu]

Thank you David, it’s going well so far.

[@timareskog2418]

What a great house to renovate !

[@OurPastAu]

A lot of work but it'll get there! Thanks Tim

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Hope your well brother what amazing house

[@OurPastAu]

Thank you, you too.

[@b3autifullife]

Congratulations! I cant wait to see what you do with the place.

[@OurPastAu]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to the process.

[@oges74]

Lucky man, great potential to be a lovely house

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks Brett, it'll take a bit of work but it'll get there!

[@korayhamit7851]

i think you should strip the paint from the fireplace because it would suit the rest of house

[@OurPastAu]

Agreed! Thanks

[@glennstevenson6242]

Congratulations Jacob! Your house will come up beautiful. If I may offer some advice mate, take your time with it, and enjoy the process.

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks Glenn! Will do. A bit overwhelming at the beginning but slowly taking shape.

[@aceofspades7886]

wooohoo congrats to you on the purchase of your historic house let the jouney bigin what a lovley old place with all the original featutes and fire places a few nice places to fill ip and display a collection ive just painted a brick and timber house all white well semi gloss white on the frames it toook the house to show quality and look sterile it was grubby before i finished with my big fingerprints all over everthing BUT i really like original timer it may put the house in dullness but the mess is looked over and forgoodness sake dont get a white floor covering { all i do is mop} MAKE IT YOUR PLACe stick bottles and relics everwhere and looks like you have enough room for a vintage rusty tractor in the yard well done look forward to you resoration may you find a James Bros gingerbeer underneathcheers Paul

[@OurPastAu]

Thanks Paul! Haha yeah, a few bottles on the mantle would look good. I'll certainly have a look around when the kitchen floor comes up. All the best

[@TheOutbackFisherman]

Looks really cool Jacob. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Also if that’s in the Hunter Valley region I’m not to far from ya. Very cool

[@OurPastAu]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to the process!

[@cointector]

To grow or store Haaa

[@disgruntledunicorn007]

While clean white paint is nice, it needs to go! Bring back the beautiful old timbers and door locks where you can 😊

[@OurPastAu]

I agree! Thanks Downunder TH!

[@cointector]

👍

[@siciliaussieguy]

Strip matlepieve. I demolish houses and salvage

[@johnnyskates5160]

First haha