I Inherited A $30,000,000 Mansion | Country House Rescue | Abode

Anselm inherits Elmore Court, costing $30,000,000, which has been in his family over 700 years. However, due to excessive mantaince cots, Anslem is at risk of losing it. He turns to businesswoman, Ruth Watson, in a final attempt to save his home? Can Ruth help him save his family legacy? Follow along to see if this mansion can be saved!
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[@ToriHalfon]

Incredible that this young man found his ‘voice’ and created a fantastic business success, now has a family, and saved the estate from ruin. Well done!

[@tatianaes3354]

So, he still owns it, even now, 15 years later?

[@doubleslit9513]

@@tatianaes3354I know right? I was thinking the same. Seems where most of these estates go wrong is when they start selling off the land. Once the land is gone, there just don’t seem to be a lot of options for sustaining the running costs.

[@55robinwood]

Look it up. He still owns it and has a wife and 2 children

[@LisKofod]

Yes he sounded like 15 in the first minutes 😮

[@chrystallkurts3914]

Anselm is one of the most likeable of the upper class twits that I've seen on these shows. Cheers to him.

[@artistinlederhosen]

after checking out the website, what he has accomplished is nothing short of STAGGERING. excellently conceived and executed. it’s undoubtedly an expensive place to book for an event but it is exquisite. good for him, that was an amazing transformation.

[@wixom01]

Staggering, well said! I went to elmorecourt website and I was blown away! The dude turned this old relic into a multi million dollar concern! To the young man all I can say is Bravo!

[@pauljames9393]

I would imagine Ruth Watson is in the background even today(2022). Anselm did marry & have kids and Elmore florished. He moved out to one of the farm houses on the estate ! Loads of renovations have taken place over the past few years, so good work Anselm.

[@sanookaus1334]

Good to hear.

[@basstrammel1322]

That is 99.9% fantastic! 0.1% I hoped he would take residence in the grand main house, but it's of course unrealistic. I applaude his accomplishments! What a blessing that there still was property, that no one before him sold off all the land. A tiny place in comparison, that's leaving my family any day now, shrunk quite a bit over the years. There was 4 smaller farms with tennants, a cabin up on the mountain, and a small house on a plot I assume was for a manager. The money that came in from selling those was spent on getting every building in tip-top shape, and everything is flawless now. So it can be a solution for some, but I think it's a HUGE risk in the long run.

[@gayleraven1559]

I like Anselm's humbleness. He was very charming to his guests and they seemed to be drawn in by him as well. I think he is going to grow into himself and do some magnificent improvements to his home. Good luck to you.

[@ivana_333]

Yes! Me too! I like him a lot.

[@englishrose4388]

It feels like this young man has had his ancestors held over him all his life. It was so refreshing to see him beginning to come into his own and make the house his own. Looking at his website he's made it a flying success and a brilliant event space interwoven with the cookery school, and great updates to the house. So cool to see.

[@Zeppelin2]

I’m an American. I enjoy watching these and seeing the cultural differences. It’s also very interesting to watch the episodes where the people who have inherited the estates are polished and upper-crust. Such a neat show!

[@mlblja]

I'm so glad the family tuened this around. I hate seeing old buildings like this go to anyone but the families! Such an amazing transformation.

[@MizzAugust7]

I really LOVE watching this guy getting on with his predicament. One of my favorite, maybe because he needed so much help from the beginning.

[@sonaterese799]

Ruth knows what she is doing so he was lucky to have her help!

[@rosegarden7256]

Agreed, I think Ruth helped him get out of his own prison of fearing messing up his history. I'm so happy and proud of all he and Sarah, his wife, have done to preserve this treasure. Their website is stunning!

[@christianayme7316]

@@rosegarden7256 Absolutely.

[@donnettevanwagoner7097]

I love it when they show the old portraits and you can see how the owners look so much like them.

[@adamben-shimon7513]

It’s so amazing that the same family has lived in the sam house for hundreds of years. It’s so cool!

[@TheFiown]

Good lord, I just visited their website and the change is astounding ! He looks all grown up and super confident and the renovations and decor and kitchens are amazing!

[@sararichardson737]

Thank Dog!

[@maboo736]

Haha was rolling my eyes when he said he wanted to turn it into a pub 😂 thank god he came around, and did very well in the transformation!

[@kenziej4301]

Link the website!!

[@Icetor01]

@@maboo736 The funny thing is that he's built an event space (for weddings) near the main house, and it has a bar. So he got his pub after all!

[@proconsumersafety]

Great video. Ruth is so right when she said, these historic country estates are in danger. As an Oxonian I studied historical architecture and would study the history of how individual estates evolve overtime. As these go through gentrification, as owners die out, these are at severe risk of someone coming in destroying history and making it all gold like a palace to replace their unresolved interpersonal issues. I thank Ruth for guiding Anselm as he discovered a new passion in life. Congratulations. Love seeing how these historic treasures are restored and rehabilitated and used to continue their history as it evolves for the next generation.

[@son9872-k8o]

Ruth has made all the difference, and help save this beautiful heritage structure.

[@gwencasados4741]

His parents didn’t seem very involved in whether he made it a success. Thank you Ruth for giving this young man the push and courage to move forward. It has turned out to be such a success. So proud of him and happy to see he now has an heir. ❤❤

[@charlesfrederick2]

Kudos to Ruth Watson and to Anselm and his family....and what a great looking wife and kids he has to share his success with and now they have their own accommodation on the estate. Fantastic!

[@glgardener4972]

Beautiful old estate....Ruth knows what she is doing.

[@JLgG2454]

Thank You, to Anselm Guise, to Ruth Watson, to the Guise family past and future, and that fortitude, charm and passion who transformed history to a new form of sustainability built on the greatest magic of all: Love!

[@SN-sz7kw]

The website is amazing. The place has been professionally transformed & appears to be doing really well.

[@mfredcourtney5876]

I so want this guy to make it! He seems like he was so ready to grow up! And those parents!......you can feel the tension.

[@skontheroad]

What an amazing house and estate! And it wasn't bought by a new family. Luckily, the current heir has married and produced more heirs! Thank goodness they saved the family cookbook, which I would hope they think about producing a cookbook with lovely pictures of the estate that they can sell from whatever store they have. Or hopefully will have! While it seems that Anselm just needed a push in the right direction and Ruth made a good start, I think they should lean into the historical aspect of it, with house and garden tours. One of the heirs will likely enjoy that and keep it going. The house has so many possibilities! The house, etc looks wonderful as one can see from the website. Although it does need an edit--it reads to me like Anselm wrote it, but when describing the accommodations, there should be more of "It is a beautiful room..." and less of "We thought it might be...". I love that it is a self sufficient, sustainable catering venue and most importantly, that it survived Covid! He could even go onto making a pub, or even a craft brewery, and serve food in conjunction with the cooking school! Or start out with pop-ups, as a trial. He already has a liquor license, I am sure. And I'll bet that his wife will even see this! I hope!!! And I hope that if she does (or Anselm, but I would bet she is the steam in his engine), they don't take offense but rather accept it as constructive criticism. Most importantly about the rewrite of the website! They should be very proud of what they've done! Sing it loud and proud--(From the pages of the website at least) 😆 Don't think. KNOW!!!

[@knitnkitten]

Anselm is a sweetheart.

[@kristiN1214]

I had no knowledge of this house or its owner before watching this, and after googling about it and him…wow, he’s done so incredibly well. He should be very proud…I love success stories with these grand homes.

[@thyslop1737]

Been in the family since 1200's? WOW!

[@createa.googleaccount713]

31:54 So great to see him coming alive & percolating!!! It's amazing what the power of money vibration can do for the vibe of a distraught human, like jumper cables

[@dovesolutions]

Well that women is very outspoken but in a good way I think. She doesn't sugar coat it she tells it like it is and that is what he needed.

[@asch5089]

great work ruth… and all the best to anselm.. what a wonderful guy.. seems to be the perfect host.

[@genevievedickman5910]

I really like Ruth, he would never have accomplished anything if she didn’t push him out of his comfort zone.

[@pgtrish]

Just looked at the website for this home now and all I can say is WOW!!

[@susanjane2498]

I am a new watcher here, and so far this place is the best video I've seen so far! I love what he is doing with place and he gets to eat good food at the same time! This is a fantastic idea to save this beautiful place! Bravo to him !

[@carenjoy8967]

The resemblance to the ancestors is uncanny!

[@angeleyes5362]

I think Ruth is great and hilarious. Thank god I’m not a prude. Great show.

[@CodingWithUnity]

Lol Homeowner: my uncle doesnt really like me. Uncle: Heres a 30mil house

[@vicj9256]

I think it is less about affinity and more about lineage.

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

Sir John didn’t seem to leave the estate in a great state so he needn’t look down his nose at Anslem.

[@buesevin4041]

Interesting his parents weren’t that happy to help this young man ,one would have thought they would be more involved. He’s done well and listened to his mentor.

[@patriciajamieson9020]

Great story from terrified to so comfortable in such an overwhelming house , Bravo

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

It's interesting to hear how his more traditional uncle allowed the estate to deteriorate, likely in hopes that no one would notice from the outside. Innovation is the key to keeping any endeavor afloat.

[@mariastellamelendez8670]

This beautiful property could be a stunning hotel with a restaraunt and cooking school, or a bed and breakfast. There are so many possibilities.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

It is all of that and more. Can't you read?

[@davidlynch9049]

@@busterbiloxi3833 Don't be rude.

[@skontheroad]

So funny that six months later, they are BOTH wearing the SAME clothes!!! Quelle coincidence! 😆 I love reality tv!

[@thyslop1737]

The sister in law you can tell is a solid woman

[@kristibrooks967]

Perhaps Uncle John was disapproving of Ansel's lifestyle but it seems the hall went to heck under his watch.

[@marilynproctor3485]

What a magnificent Estate! I hope Anselm makes a go of it. He is very charming. Ruth, I’m afraid is a bit of an old bat! Good luck in your future endeavours Anselm🌹

[@robinmccoy8755]

I’m afraid Anselm needed a good kick in the pants, I’m not sure he would have ever woke up without Ruth.

[@kli9005]

He has

[@kristibrooks967]

I'd suggest an Ecotourism camp for architectural students and craftspersons that could contribute labor for the experience of working on this project. Sign me up!!!

[@SoCalFreelance]

The house and grounds have so much potential. I would relish the opportunity and challenge to turn the situation around. He keeps saying he has no money, but we learned there is steady flow of income from land rents. And it looks like he will stand to inherit a nice sum when his elderly parents pass. I wish he took his schooling more seriously. It just means he will have to rely on others expertise to make good decisions about the business.

[@kyleanuar9090]

Probably goes for utilities as he said 40k and no more for other maintenance

[@itsmyparty4637]

He married someone called Ruth and the house is beautiful. Have a look at the website.

[@skontheroad]

His parents will likely be around for a while. But then he can live in the hideous house they built. The Tudor rooms were already so stunning. And while I hate to see him sell any of it, there are tons of lovely antiques in the house.

[@emnaparan]

If parents had money why did they not do anything for the upkeep of the place? I am glad the son love the place and has the drive to start renovating the place.

[@dawnwagoner8307]

I don’t blame him for being overwhelmed. It’s only natural. The best of luck to fellow Britain as well

[@Morerhapsody]

Made me cry tears of joy. Congratulations 👏

[@Chillmax]

The styling in that 'modern' hotel The Cotswold, was revolting!

[@teresah.6696]

Not sure when this was filmed.. possibly between 2007-2008....Anselm is now married with kids...Anselm and his wife Sarah has renovated/redecorated the mansion and with thriving businesses.

[@AlexyM23]

I lost it when Ruth also lost it and started swearing 😂

[@BOSSofLA]

He’s a genuine guy that’s avtully soaking in the wisdom his ancestors are proud to say the least.

[@MissX905]

Place looks great now that Anselm finally put his mind to getting things done. I was wondering if he really could pull it off. He must have a lovely wife to help make it all happen. Great success story. He must be raking in the $ now. Good for them

[@Dirhfifkshdi]

Hilarious how Ruth walks into the great hall and starts dissing his ancestors. Quality insults throughout the episode and Anselm took it all rather well.

[@merryfergie]

Im thrilled to learn of the creative business ventures imagined to maintain these manors. Well done.

[@eds02]

Damn, checked the video on their website and it looks like the place is bustling with life, very impressive

[@dawnwesterbeck346]

Just found you here in America! So glad to see this Grand estate being saved.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

So he was kind of a broke aristocrat, but he managed to fix up the place despite what his disapproving uncle thought. His uncle didn't fix it up. His nephew did.

[@hannekek]

I looked him and the estate up, seems like he "grew up" and did something wonderful to the place and surrounding areas.

[@josephinecachia9774]

I too looked up the website and I'm pretty sure his uncle is really impressed by him now.

[@MrAlpinab7]

I love it how this lady....of whom i do not know what bloodline she posesses , pokes fun at Anselm's ancestors and their superb superb sense of period accurate fashion.

[@justcurious3514]

I think she's just trying to appeal to him and speak about them in the way that she thinks he feels about them. I don't think she's sharing her true opinions. She's trying to relate to him

[@prasantakumarmipun2844]

"last year DJ and SOME GUY inherited" I'm dead 🤣

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

This was excellent, I'm so happy for the future of The Guise home. Congratulations!

[@mitrakhorsand3040]

41:59 sounded like "owned by the dj, and some guys"

[@jensarv]

Thats actually hilarious

[@yolandagarza7897]

Always Ruth to the rescue 😊!! Excellent'e 👏❤

[@brownsand3482]

ruth has good clear ideas anselm must keep to her plans and belief in it it will go all in the good direction

[@CreatingFutureWealth]

This show is amazing in showing how wealth goes over generations. A lot of it through taxes when inherited. A once massively wealthy family slowly dwindles but it is not really their fault when so much is taken just because a family member has died.

[@annierichards8027]

Wonderful Transformation! Well Done Ansell!

[@kiki29073]

If I ever have the money to buy one of these old estates I would have it made to period as much as possible. Whatever modern that you Have to have in it should blend in replica period. That's what draws me to these places.

[@edwardpinnix249]

Beautiful place. Lucky young man.

[@Lou-bg1xc]

Yeap, she lost it at one point, you can tell that he was not being serious. Then things started to change and he began to blossom. He truly is a lovely person, glad to see he is doing well.

[@GrandmaSandy]

Loved the video it would’ve been nice to have an update how things are still going and improvements that are still coming it looks like a lot of things to be done and a lot of revenue could be brought in from lots of great things. Maybe even a wonderful restaurant to help with the school cost

[@kli9005]

You can see for yourself and I suggest you do so. Search for Elmore court. He has gone way beyond the simple cooking school.

[@131dyana]

Loved this thank you for sharing this wonderful house and friendly people.

[@Beth-sn9ip]

I'm not crazy about Ruth using the f word and being a bit insulting at times but I loved her hissy fit in the kitchen telling him to get off his a** . I think she was using a tough love approach with him and helped put him on the path to success. He took it and ran with it. Good for him.

[@brownsand3482]

i hope anselm managed to make a place for himself in the house and live comfortably

[@njione]

Ruth is a bit rude but I know she has to push him to make it great

[@brightredtulip]

Superb! Best one yet!!

[@JMc.D]

Something close to my heart is clay pigeon shooting. There’s big money in simulated game days on big estates. £1000 pp per day is not an uncommon price. Serve breakfast and a nice lunch, no accommodation and out the gap. Not bad for a days work. 10 people, 4 times a year would cover his running costs and would be a nice supplemental income to his other businesses.

[@maryellen8564]

Way to go!!! Good on you young man!!

[@rovhalt6650]

2:50 This is why nationalism is important people. Hold on to your heritage, or foreigners will destroy it. Ruth is a National Treasure and a Hero.

[@sandraford4235]

I’m glad it’s a going concern as most of these programmes the homes get sold which is a shame if they’ve been in the family for 100s of years .

[@davidlynch9049]

It's very interesting, but the "cooking school " is not a real cooking school, but a holiday adventure in cooking what you eat. Nothing wrong with that, but it's not a cooking school. If it was real, they would have brought the Salmon without gutting or pin boning it and have the students learn how to do borh. It's a beautiful house.

[@cindybogart6062]

This is such a lovely place.

[@kyleanuar9090]

Drew Pritchard came to look for antiques to buy and this house has a lot of fine expensive pieces but not for sale.

[@poohbear6759]

What an asset sister-in-law Kate is.

[@sharonyoung8251]

Wow, I’m possibly related to this family. Possibly another line in the family. My maiden name is Guise and our family has been traced back to the House of Guise in France. Mary of Guise was mother to Mary, queen of Scots.

[@carrie1032]

I think he could have the best of both worlds the cookery school and who better to test thier efforts but tourist so a very nice bed and breakfast with a pub where people could actually try the cuisine from the school and some people travel to find a good cookery school for themselfs or thier offspring what a great way to show thier in a very homestyle environment and learning at the same time. If i were rich i would have went and invested in this mans dreams for the estate. Im not rich but i cooked for a living doing mass food production for over 30 years i wish i were younger and rich i believe this estate could be quite amazing

[@dawnwesterbeck346]

That doorbell OMG!

[@middleagecrazy4234]

A pub is the last thing that would help his income. Most make a little above income. Better as an Hotel or B&B

[@brownsand3482]

very beautiful mansion and good filming

[@andreewert1142]

a lovely series...Bravo

[@greenguy369]

This Ruth Watson person comes off as quite obnoxious. Im struggling to finish this episode.

[@Kiwi-ICU-RN]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@Ben-ph7pv]

Ruth is a charming lady.

[@michelledml3162]

Idk how things work in England, but in America it’s considered very rude to walk into someone’s home and start insulting the host’s family and ancestors.

[@KarenNaytowhow]

So much history in stately Family country side Estates

[@annierichards8027]

Strangers are only friends we haven't met yet!!

[@JerryDLTN]

18:54 He needs to get a couple of shipping containers (to just empty a couple of rooms) and a couple dumpsters for junk and some demolition.

[@sararichardson737]

Anselm the raver is the saviour!

[@dianne3040]

The background music is too loud.

[@doubleslit9513]

Love the Beetlejuice-esk Muzak in the background.

[@checkmat2444]

Let's help these poor people in maintaining their small houses!