63 Year Old Lives Alone In 15 Room $400,000 Mansion | Country House Rescue | Abode

[@seanmcgcostumes]

Such a shame that she passed away in 2020, she seems like such a lovely woman. And this was one of the best episodes, hands down! It was so good to see someone, for once, completely embrace the new ideas right from the moment they're suggested and was open to change. I feel like it's the first time an owner never once pushed back; she merely had to adjust to the new normal, which is to be expected. But she fully supported these new endeavors and I loved her for that! Also, partnering with a local college to provide a space where the classes can be taught as a hands-on course for years to come was absolutely brilliant.

[@John3v8]

Sorry to hear that she passed, but what courage she showed in giving her all to turn this house into a going concern from which many could benefit.

[@katharinatrub1338]

Interesting your addition. How comforting to know Jeanie managed to lift the faith of beautiful Chapel Cleves bevor she passed. Mission accomplished!

[@chloeuntrau4588]

Well she was 85....

[@dogcatfamily2476]

@@chloeuntrau4588 Oh! TY for that. I did not know the year this started just that she was 63yo. So hopefully she had 22 very fulfilling happy years there. Would you know if she had family? Who inherited the property?

[@seanmcgcostumes]

@@pauljackson2473 Google is a wonderful tool. 😆 It was one of the top results that she had died in 2020.

[@pumpkinpatch5]

Rest in peace Jean Wilkins (Passed away in September 2020 at age 72). I really would have loved to have met her. She shared the same love for old historical places!

[@marybarratt2649]

I didnt know she had passed. Thank you for the info. Like you, I would have loved to meet her and even help her in some way. Just found this video.

[@Jossianne19130]

Sad to read that she died! May she rest in peace and is now really a ghost in the house!!!

[@adair-y6h]

😢yes a beautiful soul one of a kind RIP JEAN 🙏🌹🙏

[@anoodono1841]

That was a young age-

[@annmarie2964]

I hope her cats are okay.

[@Zan.Evan.Dawson1243]

Jeannie is/was [ though I prefer "IS" ] an absolute doll! I feel as if her passion and enthusiasm and optimism could quite easily be infectious - perhaps even awe inspiring. What a grand memory she IS STILL creating!!! I just hope she's smiling down proudly for what she has started!!!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@Bob.Jenkins]

I'm glad Jeanie lived long enough to see the house restored... and not only restored but thrive. I met her only briefly in 1990 while searching for my dog but she left a lasting impression on me. Rest in Peace, Jeanie and may your soul find rest in the home you loved.

[@resnonverba137]

Jeanie was lovely. I hope she lived out her days secure in the knowledge of how much she had done to preserve the house she loved. RIP, Jeanie.

[@9fiveb180]

Yes. She was lovely. In fact, she was so lovely......... That I believe she deserves to be shown our genuine gestures of respect for the life she lived, and time she dedicated to preserve a way of life which was echoed through her love of her home and family. Lets start with the little things, like not being so lazy as to resort to using acronyms when someone passes away. What'd ya say?

[@resnonverba137]

@@9fiveb180 How about you stop being so silly and learn how to punctuate before commenting? Pettiness works both ways and is better left out, don't you think?

[@9fiveb180]

@@resnonverba137 I love that you think I didn't use correct punctuation...... lol. Not only that, but you ended that declarative statement with a question mark. You sure showed me who's the more learned between the two of us. 😆

[@resnonverba137]

@@9fiveb180 Awful punctuation is not an opinion, it is a fact. There was a question mark because it was written as a question to you. This thread isn't the place for your immaturity. My post was respectful and I'd appreciate it if you reciprocated that respect.

[@9fiveb180]

@@resnonverba137 Wow. Do you often imagine things being said by the other person (that were not) in these projections of yours? Also..... The addition of a (?) at the end of some words (you believe are going to prove your grammatical prowess in this particular instance) does not a question make. You may truly believe that it does. But you'd be incorrect. Now you know. Let the reeducation begin. Looks like I'm going to need more than this one box of crayons to explain these concepts to you. Dang-it! I thought, "Surely this Deluxe Big Box of 120 will suffice." My optimism has since been diminished. Now that you've shown me how far behind you’ve been.

[@TTOS69]

That is exactly how classes should be taught. Experience experience experience. Staring at books to learn how to repair a castle is only a very small part of it. That experience will put them much farther than other people in their field.

[@mabella3437]

Who are caring for her lovely cats now ?? That cats/ animals also brought this house to life. The wonderful lady and her cats made this beautiful yet cold mansion a loving home !!!! RIP lovely lady !! So cool !! I could understand being attached to a particular place.

[@veronicacrabtreehill6608]

Being a cat lover myself, that thought went through my mind as well.

[@shym9933]

I dare say she walks the hall at night and the garden by day.. such a lovely Lady.

[@hsimpson6581]

RIP Jeanne Wilkins September 2020 😢 she seems like one of the kindest Nicest women ever.

[@judyvalencia3257]

The man that left this bright, beautiful, intelligent woman was a fool!

[@thatsimonjohnson]

@@funguy170 I’d assume it’s the blurred out guy in the photo at 26:28

[@llIlIlllII]

@@funguy170 She literally said "HE's been gone 6 years now." Not sure why you'd assume her partner was a woman when less than 3% of the UK's population is LGB

[@funguy170]

@@llIlIlllII calm down I asked a question. You're the one who obviously thinks it's all about an agenda with your 2.Something percent. Unless less than 3% is 0% it's a valid question if I didn't hear them say it.

[@Captain-ln3vh]

Why was she a fool? She absolutely loved this place and to say something so negative about her only showed what an idiot your are. My grandmother kept her home after my grandfather passed after WWII. She struggled but loved her little house. It was her home. When I grew up I paid it off and she was there the rest of her life. I tried to buy her a new house and all she wanted was her little home. Millions of dollars couldn’t buy her memories or her love of her little home in Riverside California. I too was an idiot thinking my money would be able to change her love. How wrong I was.

[@TheMonkiBrothers]

Some people just aren’t aligned that’s other in the outside just won’t see

[@praline4157]

I don’t think she’s bonkers. The place is incredibly special and magical. She was such a nice person.

[@STEEPPOW]

How in gods name are these prices so low?

[@kaycampbell8532]

I can't imagine living in that massive home alone. It must have been terribly lonely. So sad that she didn't have someone to share it with.

[@michaelodhiambo8375]

I would enjoy it.

[@mayasagra6503]

I am single please let him know 😅

[@michah321]

I would love to live in a house like that. I wouldn't care if it was just me living there. It's amazing.

[@eringemini7091]

Its wonderful that Jeanie got to spend the rest of her life in a place that meant so much to her & her life, and that she wasn't alone anymore!😇 R.I.P. Dear Jeanie, this grand manor house had no better caretaker & owner than you!💕

[@natashalion8028]

How upsetting to find out that the lovely lady, Jeanie, has passed away. R.I.P Jeanie.

[@debianderson598]

I think Simon was brought into Jeanies life by a higher power. He made her quest a reality. She did live out her life there as she wanted. Sad that it was a short time but a dream she lived out. Thanks for the wonderful true life story.

[@paulone805]

Higher powers ussully take everything including life

[@smithlinda8901]

@@paulone805 so they killed her?

[@paulone805]

Wouldnt go that far

[@boa1793]

@@smithlinda8901, Higher powers took her to a place that’s beyond earth.

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

@@paulone805 But you just have ? suggesting that " higher powers Usually take everything including life"......

[@tommywolfe2706]

For all of the people in the comments who didnt look it up, Jeanie is dead, the house was sold to an interior designer. Hopefully one who will truly appreciate and honor the interior.

[@breewashere]

That's bitter sweet. 😔

[@mustafacemrea]

:(

[@rnswann6324]

Thank you for the update.

[@patquint3291]

I hope the new owner is a cat lover!

[@sharonthebaron88]

Did she get to spend the rest of her life there or did she sell it before she died?

[@darciparfitt5868]

What a lovely story . Jeannie went from overwhelmed to smiling. Good for her!

[@hayatwy]

The emotion that just flooded from her when he spoke about the house I felt over the thousands of miles away . I am saddened to hear she passed but happy that she was able to live in her dream space until she was ready to be called away . She left a legacy behind , a small footprint on the massive planet we live on amd that was an accomplishment only some can dream of .

[@Jossianne19130]

Beautiful said!!!❤

[@b.walker5955]

I knew that was Hugh Bonneville! Loved the entire story. I see in other comments Jeanie would only live 8 years beyond this filming. I was enjoying the idea of her finally seeing her beloved home completed and living happily ever after. And one more thing... PHOOEY on the partner that once was.

[@williamwilliam5066]

Her partner was far nicer.

[@joycejones8070]

​@@williamwilliam5066How do you know that?

[@connieparker8896]

She should have called Johnny Depp. He would have helped her and had it back to bed and breakfast!! Bless her Soul. I love this house and her wonderful spirit

[@chairlesnicol672]

On condition he not bring Amber into the picture !

[@seviregis7441]

Simon came up with brilliant solutions. That school was a fantastic idea. And Jeanie is an amazing woman. From the comments below I see she’s passed on and gone to Heaven. Sad, she couldn’t have been there for yet another 10 years as the house returned to full bloom..., but she got it all going, and has better than that now. RIP.

[@PJL7095]

I have read that the owner Jean passed on in 2020. She definitely was a fighter.

[@karinbotha7169]

Hearing about her death is so sad. It was brilliant to see an owner so cooperative and exciting about saving their home

[@dittohead7044]

I think it’s the first time watching this show that I thought the owner was such a delightful person. It was refreshing to watch her. Sad she has passed away, but I hope she enjoyed everyday while she was there. She deserved to ❤. So many of these homes should be saved. Wonderful history, beautiful scenic views.

[@cindybogart6062]

This is one of the Best episodes I have seen. I was saddened to hear the owner had passed away. She was a lovely woman. I would have loved to helped her.

[@sm3296]

Same, it would have been a pleasure.

[@darlenewaters11]

I love this channel so much , but I just wish they would do a follow up with what ends up happening to these people and places.

[@merryfergie]

You can follow up on your thru the internet search

[@MyMerideth]

I agree, part of the responsibility is to see the follow thru the eyes of the original consultant. No ifs or butts.

[@ladyb9108]

I agree too

[@Chillmax]

@@MyMerideth This show ended years ago, 2012, and was made for Channel 5 in the UK, nothing to do with this 'Abode' thing, unless they want to do a follow up themselves that is!

[@assacam5747]

Love this show too. I Google the properties after every single episode. It's so good to see what happened to the owners and the evolution of the custodianship of these houses.

[@kimmykero2421]

Fantastic documentary! Its absolutely heartwarming the efforts brought in by Simon to help ensure the continuity of Chapel Cleeve! Jeanie also deserves a lot of credit for her passion to try and maintain the building for future generations! Loved it!❤

[@kristannestone1748]

She was absolutely DELIGHTFUL!

[@sgilbert5753]

Simon is such an amazing person to do such a brilliant job and retain the human touch.

[@Lifeperhour94]

Rest in peace Jeanie. Will be missed for your lovely enthusiasm and laughter. The new owner of chapel Cleeve seems to be doing the beautiful home of yours justice once again it will grace people and love. Thank you for being its caretaker during your time. You truly saved something amazing for the rest of us to see someday.

[@shawnalleman7535]

I don't blame the owner in not wanting to sell her property. We all must try to save our history.

[@Chillmax]

Although it might be sad to see someone having to sell their home if they don't want to, you must take into account that people in this position can't look after the house as it needs to be, whereas a new buyer may have lots of money to lavish on it, so it's probably a good thing. The only time it's very sad is when it's the original family or a family who's been there for hundreds of years, however, that wasn't the case here. I will be sad to leave my big old house, but a new, richer owner might be better for it than me!

[@veganvocalist4782]

I fell TOTALLY in love with this tanacious woman's spirit , strength of character and self belief in her deep passion to keep this home ALIVE, bloody BRILLIANT ;D

[@cindymarie2475]

I admire this lovely women with her heart and soul so attached to this home. She knows it deserve love and restoration ❤️This home has a queen♥️

[@sm3296]

That’s a lovely thing to say, and yes I agree.

[@jessicamartinez3613]

She deserved to live out her life there.

[@susannoonan1]

This seems like such a positive project, well orchestrated with a well deserving country estate owner who had the right attitude.

[@markmarkie3076]

Gorgeous house, Jeanie was very open minded about the house and willing to put the house first above herself and do her best out of sheer love and devotion it was a great episode pleasure to watch, Jeanie will always be remembered as a savior of Chapel Cleeve.

[@vicj9256]

What is honourable about putting a pile of wood and plaster above one's own well-being and health? What exactly is the benefit of maintaining some story of the past? Really messed up.

[@numbernine3436]

My gosh Jeannie was in fabulous shape at 63! I hate that she didn't think of networking before this. Especially the school idea. That is an awesome idea & one that should be continued with other old properties. What better way to continue inspiring those who renovate, remodel etc. These men & women can look at these old estates knowing they had a hand in restoring them. I hope the new owner has a room decorated in jeannies taste ♡

[@lisalking2476]

I sincerely hope the new owners would hang a lovely portrait of her with a nice plaque telling a bit of history of her journey while she owned it as well as the measure she took to find away to preserve this wounderfull old grand home 🏰 ❤ She has a beautiful sole ❤

[@celticgold4028]

63 really isn't very old, These days, many people live well into their 80s and 90s. It's sad that she only lived into her early 70s, but at least she was able to spend those years in the house she loved with her dear cats. What a wonderful woman she was.

[@AxioMATlC]

Jeanie is now the most historical figure of Chapel Cleeve as to probably help it get the most amount of attention it has ever had, just from the power of the internet and her love for the house

[@doloresmackenzie9451]

Bless Simon and his guidance

[@ladybarbarapinsonartist431]

What an absolutely inspiring story of courage, vision and enthusiasm, forged in creative collaboration!

[@buteveryoneknewherasnancy]

What a gorgeous house. The lush woodwork is stunning. The lovely tall windows seem to entice every possible ray of sunlight from those oft-gray skies to fill the rooms with their joyous light. I’m sure Jeanie’s precious spirit is still watching over the home she so lovingly cherished. Rest in peace, Jeanie. ❤️🙏🏼🕊️

[@Ciara1594]

I love seeing the cats. ☺️🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈

[@roseharvey2664]

She was absolutely lovely. Great documentary.

[@SUSHERRIE1423]

Would love to know how the house is doing now and what became of it. An updated story would be grand!

[@rossboss7341]

Jeanie seems to have passed away in 2020, as far as I’m concerned she was still the owner of the house until her passing. I have no information as to the current state or ownership of the house.

[@Brunorego80]

"After owner Jean Wilkins died in September 2020, the house was purchased by the London-based interior designer Marten Street in January 2021." - Wikipedia.

[@banshee1133]

@@Brunorego80 sad that she didn't get to enjoy the money before she passed.

[@katehenry2718]

Six cats are minimum for mental health. She was smart about that. ))) Mice are not house-trained. Fortunately cats find them exquisitely delicious.

[@mlr4524]

Yup, I'm in my 60s and live alone with 6 cats as well lol. In a large place that I sadly do not own.

[@HoneySuckle123]

Blessings to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤​@mlr4 524

[@cutiesusieq7413]

Fascinating story all the way through! The Ghost Walk was genius and also the school to practice renovations, and also the art studio and restaurant ideas!

[@sandyvanderlinde237]

I would love to own a property such as this beautiful building. So sad of her passing. Loved those gorgeous cats. 🐱

[@mlr4524]

Yes, hopefully someone loving adopted the cats!

[@wendyannh]

Fantastic episode, and by far, some of the most creative solutions I've yet seen on these "save this house" shows. I hope to see more episodes with this guy at the helm rather than that snotty woman with all of the marvelous necklaces and jackets (although I do like seeing her clothes and jewelry, TBH, even though I think she is often unforgivably rude). I'm sorry that Jeannie has passed away, but delighted that she got to live her life out as she had hoped, in her beautiful home, and while also helping many other people.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

So beautiful to see the community come to her rescue. All communities should be focused like this when there is a treasure that benefits all in keeping it standing. The college was instrumental in the refurbishment...which is so perfect - interest the youngest generation to be invested in seeing its historic beauty and understand how their sweat and skill can renew it. The acting group was wonderful. Banking and community institutions need to have a portion of their efforts be focused on these issues and resolving them. I have seen mansions be turned into assisted living locations, high end restaurants, and artists communities. It is so important to keep the architectural beauty alive.

[@lorrainereeves4466]

This was a nostalgic purchase with a bonkers expectation.

[@donnapalaussie19]

What a magnificent property. It’s such a shame Jeanie passed before it was completed. She had such enthusiasm and truly loved it. May she RIP.

[@edshellard]

What a lovely and sweet lady. What a true Artist she is..... incredible life's work. She actually made a difference in this world....

[@larryshaheed253]

The Most Amazing part Of the Story is When she was A young lady She Would Frequent the Home As A Young Lady in her Twenties ..Not know she Would Own it 40 yrs. Later.

[@Queendoobie]

I would have loved to have met this amazing beautiful lady !! Her passion for this beautiful magical house …

[@poapoamambo]

jenie was an absolute gem. She was such a lovely woman

[@MrPantss]

What a wonderful lady! Such a positive way about her.❤

[@neeleymountain]

Beautiful house, she did the renovations so well! I agree with her, being in the house’s embrace is enough mostly. I believe a house is a stage setting for life to play out and a beautiful setting creates a positive mood. I could just drift throughout it and enjoy the sights.

[@TerryEbertMendozza]

Ms. Jeannie was such a kind hearted woman and I cannot imagine the cad who left her. Well, she was better off alone than being with him. The manor home is absolutely magnificent. I would have contacted Julian Fellowes to see what he could write for Netflix. With the huge money behind Netflix, the house could have easily been restored. Not all film crews damage properties. During the filming of “The Holiday” with Kate Winslett and Cameron Diaz, the house in America belonged to Phyllis Diller, my second mom. I was there for much of the filming. They actually built a wall so that Phyllis could live happily in most of the house, and they did amazing renovations - new wood floors (Phyllis’ home was a 1901 English Tudor in Brentwood, CA - new doors, always keeping the renovations honest to the English Tudor style of the house. I would say out of the 11,000 sf of the house, Phyllis retained 5000 sf for herself, and wasn’t bothered AT ALL by the film crews. And she became great friends with both Kate and Cameron (she was already friends with Eli Wallach, whose home it was in the movie). Once filming ended, the wall was taken down with great care, and Phyllis’ magnificent home was improved, not destroyed, and the money she received was fabulous. Like everyone else, I am sad that Ms. Jeannie passed away in 2020. May she be with our Lord in Heaven (as my Phyllis is). I can see the two of them meeting, and hear them laughing and looking down upon all of us with love……..God bless her.

[@pugman99]

Cleopatra, (wonderful name!) that was a lovely story about your famous step (second) Mum, the incredible comedienne, Phyllis Diller. I ADORED Phyllis the first moment I saw her on TV in the 60s. I will never forget her raucous laugh and cheeky, but good natured, comedy. Phyllis Diller was a true class act. You should write about your experiences with her, from the moment you met, even the expectations of meeting her. A lot of people, baby boomers, would love to learn more about her. Maybe even a book, as you have that personal perspective. Come to think of it, a tv special on her, as there is so much film of her, and you could tell that part of her life that you occupied. That would be great! cheers and thanks! justin

[@mangoyacho]

Thats such a touching tribute to two visionaries.

[@graceandglory1948]

Great video! Jeanie seems like a wonderful lady. She's blessed with the health, energy and enthusiasm to continue her dream with the help of some terrific people.

[@rubberdc]

Sadly , Jean Wilkins died in September 2020,

[@graceandglory1948]

@@rubberdc Yes...I saw that when I looked up her home. Always sad when a bright light is gone. She was very special.

[@paulortiz2035]

@@rubberdc how old was she when she passed? In the video she looked to be as strong as an ox!

[@rubberdc]

@@paulortiz2035 72 years old.

[@paulortiz2035]

@@rubberdc gee, that's too bad. Esp as I'm the same exact age! And I'm not nearly ready to be going anywhere!

[@stacistein702]

What a lovely episode with a genuinely grounded, sincere, devoted homeowner. She and the gorgeous home are treasures.

[@annanardo2358]

Volunteers should have stepped up to help her restore this Grande building. Rent out some rooms as apartments, whatever it takes. It's a gorgeous home, when restored it would be magnificent. 😍😍😍😍

[@jujuray913]

i found this journey of a story to be very gripping and riveting. I didn't want it to end because it made you want to cheer for Jeanie because of the great bravado of spirit that she emanates. I was taken in by the charm of the house and wished I could be there to experience the steam train passing in the mist. quite lovely! I am sorry to hear of her passing. i so wish that the legacy of the house continues. God bless you Simon.

[@dohnutz8452]

If I owned that property I would rent it out to the film industry and have their set design crews do the repairs and maintenance on it. They do far better work than most contractors.

[@gwendolyn7462]

yeah...people do that, just for stuff to do.

[@eleanorcramer7986]

I’ve heard movie crews don’t respect people’s places when shooting on location. It could be good.

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

film crews often damage houses

[@patsycable8439]

Or a wedding venue. So lovely!

[@michellet7013]

I was thinking similar but with construction tradesmen.

[@elenakurus2010]

RIP AMAZING LADY JEANNIE !

[@kevinkeswick1243]

In 1998, the house was bought for £360,000 by a couple who intended to restore it with friends. Part-restoration of some areas was completed in 2002. After having parted ways, the remaining owner, Jeannie Wilkins, unable to afford further restoration works and upkeep, placed the 17-bedroom house, with 7 acres (2.8 ha) of land, up for sale with a price of £1,695,000[9][10] however it is estimated[by whom?] it would take at least £500,000 to make it habitable.[citation needed] In 2012, after having been on the market unsold for over a year, the manor was used in an episode of the Channel 4 television series Country House Rescue.[2][11] Strategies were discussed and tested, with the house used as a location for ghost hunting tours and special excursions were run by the West Somerset Railway to the building [12] to help raise funds to assist the current owner to continue restoration works and to reside in the manor. In June 2015, the manor remained on the market with approximately £500,000 of renovation work needed, although some restoration has been undertaken by students from Somerset College.[13][14] As of September 2017, the Manor was still on the market for £1,475,000.[15] After owner Jean Wilkins died in September 2020, the house was purchased by the London-based interior designer Marten Street in January 2021.

[@MicheleAney]

So did a charity benefit from that sale as she had died?

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

I really have nothing of my own to say I agree with all the comments about this wonderful lady

[@liesieadvertensies7341]

it is lovely that this lady has gotten some love and support to rebuild this home. It is a beautiful endeavour. best lof luck with it all.

[@michelleduplooymalherbe2837]

What a lovely lady, it is so damn sad that she passed away, she had such a refreshing attitude and you could see that she really loved the house and wanted things to work, so nice to see some one polite and willing to try after some of these rude so called born aristocrats that have nothing except their delusions of grandeur

[@pattyhall7162]

She loved the house and she was fine to the idea of change in order to stay afloat

[@lindalalla9696]

She was the queen of her own palace

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

That beautiful roof Tudor style I had seen it others homes like this Really those people knew how to build

[@salomykaitesilalobo5348]

What a wonderful lady, with a wonderful smile and energy. Rest Jeanne. Life was beautiful for you.

[@netrakulkarni5253]

Hats off to this great lady. I just read a comment she passed away in 2020 that is truly sad would have loved to meet her some day. Love from India

[@TJ-kw8ct]

Turn it back into a hotel. Add in a wedding venue and host craft fairs at weekends, etc, etc. That would probably make it pay for itself!

[@stephenwong4934]

Brilliant show. Just proves it pays to bring in outside advisers, the fresh approach was so smart, Simon is a clever businessman. A very interesting show, and a part of English history is preserved.

[@germaineprien7691]

I'm sure she died knowing the house would go on, being appreciated and loved. So at peace is what I would like to believe.

[@drhyshek]

What a great thing it is for her and the community to see the house, help restore the house and bring her lots of friends and activities.❤

[@SisterSister-id4xu]

What a beautiful memory and moment captured in time🤍 such a sweet soul whos memory, dreams and beautiful home will live on forever through social media and reach across the world!!

[@ms.fravell7606]

She had such wonderful Kitty's too .

[@surreygirl2075]

A lovely lady and so kind and cheerful she has a beauiful mansion and grounds may her spirit haunt the grounds

[@doreengonye5180]

Shame she passed away, what a lovely lady.

[@lizziesangi1602]

SIMON DAVIS is brilliant in bringing ideas and reality together, forming very fruitful partnerships. The work he's done here is extraordinary, establishing new lives for both this wonderfully dedicated woman and her castle home. Very well done!

[@katharinatrub1338]

Very uplifting to watch this episode of Chapel Cleves! Simon Davis so very comprehensive, encouraging and efficiently bringing ideas. Convincing style and efficient as Ruth Watson (love watching her) !

[@JK-tq4qf]

As someone who is very deeply emotionally attached to their childhood home that I grew up in, I can relate to how she feels for her home. I have strong emotional attachment and hope to within the next 3-5 years plan to buy it back. Even though I don't have kids, and 4,400 square feet is definitely too much for me, it's about the memories and what it means sentimentally to you. :) My sentiment will probably cost me 1.5 million, but that's the sacrifice one will pay to be happy.

[@jeanetteh.9240]

I sincerely hope that you will be able to purchase "your" home.

[@draco4540]

i inherited my childhood home, which i live in. when my grandfather died, when i was 12 years old, i always wanted to own that house. good memories in both houses. there is something to be said about the emotional attachment of homes or family heirlooms. but, like everything, it all comes down to finances. their would be no way i could afford to buy, let alone maintain my grandfathers house.

[@rondaleistiko1227]

​@@draco4540 I agree with you. I've got an Old home 1932 we have had since 1983 and the rental next door was built in 1905 on a large acre in Portland Oregon but the taxes we have to pay are more than the house payments used to be. And it's too much for an old couple to take care of. I started a permafood Forest 15 years ago. And to water it is 750$ Quarterly. Nowhere near a mansion but it's so expensive to keep up.

[@LaurieLeeAnnie]

I really wish that since these episodes are soooo old that there was just a short update at the end of each video!

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

That is a very good idea. One gets confused as to dates and times

[@annermel9121]

Wonderful house and owner. I hope she can make a success with the new business and charities.

[@cjustcathy]

This was filmed in 2012. She continued to live there and struggle to restore and maintain the property but didn't take the house off the market. Sadly she passed away in 2020.

[@jfxcanadajeffchannel]

Rest in peace Jean Wilkins (September 2020 Age 72)

[@twistoffate4791]

This is my favorite Abode episode.

[@lydiarowe491]

So sad that Jeanie has died..what a wonderful women with such a connection to this property..not having to give up the property was an absolute blessing…thankyou for sharing..

[@connieparker8896]

What a beautiful soul, RIP, I agree. I would have fell in love with this home, I would however I’d have friends and family living with me

[@dlross173]

Loved this episode! I’m sorry to hear she passed away in 2020, but I’m glad she was able to restore it before she passed and see it live on. An interior designer now owns the place.

[@Okiemom50]

I earnestly hope that Castle Cleeve will continue to prosper enough to keep Jeanie in her home and bring it back to it's original repair. 🙏🏰💗

[@tommywolfe2706]

Jeanie died a couple of years ago, but the house was hopefully saved by being sold to an interior designer.

[@dogcatfamily2476]

She enjoyed 22 years there and died @85 yo. I wondered if she had family to inherit the home.

[@twistoffate4791]

London designer Marten Street owns the property now.

[@BAR55825]

@@dogcatfamily2476 may I ask how old she was when this documentary was filmed? If she lived there for 22 years, she was approximately 63 when she moved in? If she passed in 2020, and this was a recent documentary, she SURE DIDN’T look to be 85 years old? I hope the designer who owns the property now, continues to fix it up and restore it to it’s original beauty. ❤️

[@margaretmurphy4081]

@@dogcatfamily2476 I saw a video on channel 2 it must have been about sixteen years ago she tried everything to keep her home & wondered what happened when I saw this program This home needs to be preserved it’s so beautiful I feel so sorry Jeany passed away 💐💐💐💐💐🌈

[@vwong4241]

Really enjoyed the enthusiasm and passion of this wonderful woman. Sad that she had passed.

[@teresita8098]

what a nice video and lady in need. Too bad to hear she passed away. Love to see this Chapel Cleeve when I visit the area.

[@Bulletguy07]

You could see and feel the passion Jeanie had for Chapel Cleeve and given her impossible financial position had moved mountains to maintain the property best as she could. It was heartbreaking to read that Jeanie passed just eight years aft the documentary was made. Hopefully she lived out her final days in the home she loved and cared about so much.

[@mariacrouch7109]

That poor kid looks terrified on the ghost tour😧😳

[@colinellison762]

What a wonderfull lady, clearly nothing about personal gain, but all about preserving such a beautiful house and part of our countries heritage!

[@doloresmcclain2555]

I loved watching this episode and when I read on the comments that she passed away strong women like that don't seem to be around anymore she must have been one in a million

[@darllabaker1923]

I'm sure she still happily roams the halls and grounds she so loved in life! ♥👻

[@ssQ2U]

Ghost tour 👻💖

[@allsaintsacademy9344]

She is absolutely lovely... what graces she had kept within to give to such a beautiful century home her devoted love. For those of us who appreciate such architect and history . The dreams that could carry through a presence of historical view, to preserve and bring life anew. If I had such financial status I'd crave such an adventure. Bless her soul!

[@pacificperiscope8844]

I teared up seeing her happy

[@shona4534]

Best episode hands down!!