CHATEAU RESTORATION | Saving the SERVANTS door & fitting a eufyCam 3. EP 78

Bonjour à tous,
This week Its a break from the cottage and work on the château as Tracy and Tony help with a massive job to finish the front of the chateau off.
The old servents door has long been a Eyesore for guests, photos and us, so the dream team have set to work bringing it back to life with amazing results, plus Tracy’s sister tackles the rails on the windows above to complete transform the front.
plus, Ash installs a new camera system for added security at the chateau.
If you would like added security and like the look If the new #eufy then check out the links below,
🇬🇧 UK: Use £40-off-code "EUFYCAMNEW" on eufyCam 3 on eufy.com; also applicable to eufyCam 3C at both Amazon and eufy.com, valid until Oct. 15.
eufy.com: eufyofficial.c...
Amazon: eufyofficial.c...
🇩🇪 DE: Use €40-off-code "CAM3EUFY" on eufyCam 3 on eufy.com; also applicable to eufyCam 3C at both Amazon and eufy.com, valid until Oct. 15.
eufy.com: eufyofficial.c...
Amazon: eufyofficial.c...
🇺🇸 US: Use $50-off-code "EUFY4KCAM" on eufyCam 3 at both Amazon and eufy.com; also applicable to eufyCam 3C on eufy.com, valid until Oct. 15.
Amazon: eufyofficial.c...
eufy.com: eufyofficial.c...
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We are a family from the North-East of England following our dream to restore a beautiful abandoned french Château. We discovered the heart stopping Château De Lalacelle in summer of 2020, this beautiful architectural monument Is set in the countryside of North-West France.
The moment we visited the Château we all fell in love, from the beautiful sweeping landscape and forests, to its stunning untouched interiors and magnificent spiral staircase in the turret.
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[@hughw8543]

GREAT job on the cellar door! So well matched in with the new piece of wood and the metal braces countersunk to make them disappear. Very well worth saving with the beautiful cut out detail as well. Getting white paint onto the exterior features like the railings, doors and windows, really makes them "pop", and that brings the whole structure to life. Bravo! 🥰

[@janettaylor3182]

You've done a beautiful job on the door saving it from being thrown away and better to mend and make use of the door that belongs there well done you two , just like you're son saving the windows I know there is some stuff in a tube like silicone you mix it they use it to patch rotten wood you can plain it drill it and paint it . Each time there's some more done you've suffered cold and then heat and still carried on it's hard work I did houses up that had no water or bathroom roofs fallen in , but enjoyed it at the time knowing in my mind the finished house was 16 then done them into the 90s we did everything made the windows they had to be the same what was there so learned carpentry then electrics when finished they were passed by someone in the trade . The houses are worth a lot more now than when we gutted and redone them but I look back and remember how fun it was , wished I'd thought of a Chateau my friend bought one over 30 year's ago she did have one in Bulgaria but the government was bad then she had her furniture shipped over . They wouldn't let her have it unless she paid money to them she ended up escaping in the middle of the night because they said they'd arrest her if she didn't give them the money they wanted , she still owns it but wouldn't go back there to frightened think last I heard she's back at her place in France she's independent bit strange but not in a horrible way . She may have sold her place her son and daughter haven't heard from her in ages think she got wise to them asking her for money well wish mild weather for the winter ❤️

[@valw3212]

Even the peacocks admire your work. Great job everyone. Coming along. ♥

[@ashleywaters7198]

Thanks Val :)

[@perduealexandra5736]

I had to laugh when I saw them too. They were really inspecting that paint job 😂

[@lyndaking5538]

Your respect for the original features is outstanding and shows in everything you do. So glad you decided to document your journey.

[@ashleywaters7198]

Thank you Lynda :)?

[@anne4083]

Totally agree!! The patience and determination especially for the minute details is amazing. 🤗

[@linshannon4480]

Watching Tony cobble together the repair for the door was fascinating. Kudos to Tracy's sister for facing her fears and painting the rails and window surrounds on the tower. The results are fantastic.

[@kathyrogers1703]

The door is wonderful! Is that a cat door at the bottom? The peacocks sure were interested! 😄

[@diannaw3034]

I wondered the same... as that is what I thought it is!!

[@wernerdanler2742]

It's for the dogs. It's the right size for them. The peacock and peahen were admiring Tracies' work.

[@ellebelle8515]

Patrick's door🤣

[@BrendaOsif-zk4fp]

Was it always for animals (cats and dogs)? The old hole was rough. Love this door❣️

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Good golly I love Tracy & Tony! The camaraderie and banter between the parents is just so endearing - I can see why Terry & Ash wanted to have them so close by

[@Tracyhort522]

Thank you Jennifer 😊😊

[@azah336]

Thank you for your videos and thank you for letting people share some ideas here , it has helped me reach over $300,000 in trading by age 24! Thanks. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽

[@lucyben9173]

Congrats

[@alessandroandrea4732]

I’m convinced that the big investors and analysts are trying to scare us to keep us poor and ignorant to the market…because its steady doing good after all the jobless and market crash talks

[@azah336]

@@lucyben9173 thanks

[@azah336]

@Rose When I was 20 but you need a finance pro to be successful.

[@azah336]

@Rose Join ⬇️⬇️

[@josephineoliver556]

I am currently on my first visit to France, with my husband. We are staying in Marchainville and ventured out today to mont saint michel we drove through La Lacelle and I said to my husband wouldn’t it be good if we saw the chateau and right then there it was, I couldn’t believe it I got so excited haha.

[@irenebrown3144]

The basement door looks fantastic, the Chateau’s new face is starting to look fantastic.

[@paulinefreeman9492]

you know the door must look good when the Peacocks stand admiring it 🤣

[@barbaramurray4191]

What a difference to the tower, it is a tremendous improvement, well done everyone. I wondered why Billy Petherick has been so earnest to install security at the convent and the chateau. It is unfortunate to learn of the burglaries. Hopefully your new system will deter any thieves and make life easier for you all. 🍀

[@perduealexandra5736]

I agree, but I think two cameras are needed, one aimed at traffic going one way and one going the other.

[@jomcgee6094]

I'm with Tracy and Ash..no way could I even think about scaffolding! That door is gorgeous 😍 Great week family!❤

[@ashleywaters7198]

Thanks Jo :)

[@rowenacountryman2242]

@@ashleywaters7198 I agree and I love the determination to make it whole again. It would have been easier to chunk out but y’all could see the treasure under the 80 +year old door.

[@melinayorke7462]

That door looks so much better and all the painting on the iron in the front looks wonderful! Good luck with the road! The road will really transform the Chateau👍👍. Tracy should get a name plate in her honor😃💗

[@juliehare3403]

Wow! What a fabulous door! It looks brand new....so happy you saved it!

[@suecooper3016]

Love the peacocks checking out the finished work. Its looking tremendous. Well done all the workers

[@normamurray4450]

The basement door is gorgeous!!!! Good job! The peacocks approve too! Good for your sister climbing up high....I sure couldn't do that! Another good video folks!!!

[@juliacobb4355]

Looks like the peacocks were the door inspectors or maybe looking for their entry! It’s looking just gorgeous from the front. By Christmas totally in the cottage kitchen and all and the front of the chateau gorgeous for Santa😂🥰🤣

[@ladytammy6886]

Beautiful. I love that you restore what's original to the chateau. The peacock's seen to give their seal of approval.

[@saundrasmith9040]

I love how your two feathered friends had to check out the newly painted door!! Looks nice!

[@wandadunn2907]

Are you road weary, Tracy? Don't blame you. Great drone camera work, guys! She's cleaning up nicely. May the restoration Gods keeping shining down on you.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

The door came out looking beautiful and the tower windows too. The Eufy security camera system looks like a super easy set up with premium results, hope it doesn't ever need to be tested but should work out great. Thank you all for your showing us the fabulous work you have done and are doing to bring this Chateau back to life.

[@corbeilville]

As KZbin subscribers, we like to see content on the episode video... Wow, we certainly received a lot on this one. Loved the end with Tracy and Tony shutting the gate. Thank You.

[@Tracyhort522]

Thank you Penny 😊😊

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

I didn’t even know the cellar door had carving in it! It’s gorgeous! Nice job on the front of the tower!

[@elizabethheatley22]

Bringing that lady back to life one job at a time. Well done everyone!

[@deannehuizenga4845]

The servants door turned out so pretty! Love the sweet details of it! The hard work is so worth it! Awesome preservation!

[@graciemaca6996]

Great job on restoring the servants door, it looks beautiful! I'm really looking forward to whenever you get to restoring the wrought-iron roof structure above the steps & landing next to the servants door! All of these repairs take time & cannot be rushed or done all at once, I know, but seeing all of the wrought-iron railings, fences, etc. restored before the Winter months would be a big improvement & make for a good video. Just a suggestion. Thumbs up on whatever you choose to do next!

[@Ruth.G.]

Love the basement door. Tony is a genius! Sure would like to see the upstairs of the cottage. Tracey, you work so hard, you are amazing!

[@lindajwilson9848]

Yes, yes, yes!!!

[@amyogden7376]

I love the door - it’s charming, especially with the peacocks in front🦚🦚

[@kennethrush9363]

Hi as I said before still catching up just see Tracey painting the cellar door and antie up the scaffolding painting that the problem with KZbin it dose not follow week to week. I parts i can’t wait to see is the your bathroom and kitchen finished then the outside grass done and the gates and fences to your new road painted then it will look fantastic. Take care xx

[@diannaw3034]

Fantastic episode!! Love all of the improvements.. the cams... the ironwork and door all getting sorted! Fantastic job to you all!! 🤩 I sure hope you follow through with naming the road after Tracy!!! You all are fantastic at all the hard graft you're all putting in.. but Tracy deserves this one!!! 😁 Can't wait to see that back breaking job done.. and see how beautiful it's going to look! You all are such a wonderful team .. doing a wonderful thing here with this chateau! 🤗😊

[@beverlymackay4425]

I so look forward to each vlog and the time goes to fast for each one. The Chateau looks amazing now. You must all be so proud of what you have achieved.

[@jeanninef2110]

Looks wonderful!! OH my!! How beautiful the front of the castle is looking now!!! Love the peacocks just admiring the work!! ❤❤

[@stellaevans752]

I love how this wonderful family just get on with everything, your a joy to watch, the outside of the tower will look beautiful, the door is magnificent, well done Tracy and Tony, you are machines! The railings wow! Love your videos guys I’m in awe of your work ethic much love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@suemccoy7533]

I have been watching a several months now, from the USA, and all of you just amaze me. The talent you all have in tackling each new challenge is so fun to see. I have come to the conclusion no job too big, too hard, too complicated will stop any of you. Crack on then and I can't wait to see more of your fabulous restoration of this chateau! Be safe!

[@valeriedeforge5961]

Wow your family has sure taken on a load of work.At the end you will have a lot to write about and stories to tell your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Im with you for the ride and enjoy your videos. Lots of support from Vancouver Island BC Canada ❤

[@safrew1]

Tony- "She doesn't like heights, but I think this will cure her" ha ha .

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

The servants door is beautiful…great job. You all have worked hard and it is showing.

[@cherylmckay6806]

Boy what a job putting up scaffolding. Isn't it satisfying what a lick of paint can accomplish, not forgetting all the repairs.

[@mynizkatz7465]

Wow! The ol girl is really starting shine!

[@hollyrose1505]

25:06 The door looks stunning! I love that your always trying to keep everything original. Cheers 🍻

[@ellebelle8515]

I admire the courage and industriousness of you all with the scaffolding, but please take extra care. Coming from a Grandma here. I wish for you all to have a cherry-picker some day.

[@davidlogan4329]

Am really looking forward to the latest program with all the exciting updates! All the work on that exterior door has been done so lovingly. It looks fabulous. Sorry I missed the live chat this morning, but I slept right through. Such are the time differences between France and Australia! Best to you all, David

[@bridgetcooper6331]

Are you planning on power washing the stone? Has a lot of lichen on it. Would make it look so grand! Are you putting glass behind the cut outs at the top of the servant door? Doesn’t bring in a lot of cold air? Are you going to repaint the metal flag poles going up the tower too?

[@lindajwilson9848]

Getting anxious, are we? Ha, ha, the viewers love what you are doing. Keep up the pace, but most importantly, keep SAFE!

[@graciemaca6996]

@bridget cooper- I was previously wondering the same thing about power washing the chateau & cleaning up the flag pole. Power washing would probably be one of the very last things to do.

[@joycerichardson8447]

Wow. That door is gorgeous. Love watching the love u give to the château. Hugs from Eugene Oregon

[@janeblandford852]

Wow....what a beautiful transformation of the front of the building.....the windows, bars and door look fabulous against the nice white railing. You have certainly come a long way. What a team!! Well done! The peacocks....just make it perfect!

[@jonimarchese7655]

The door looks amazing, Tracy and Tony. The peacocks love it as well. A security system is a great idea, we don't think it's needed out in the country, but I think maybe everyone thinks like that even the bad guys,so I am happy you have it. Love from N.Y.

[@ashleywaters7198]

Thanks Joni :)

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Beautiful door! The peacocks seemed particularly pleased with it!

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

The door looks great! The Chateau looks great!

[@michelineheise5959]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ job mum,. Love all your hard work. I love the security. Stay safe everyone

[@alc7020]

Never noticed the door before. Beautiful job and lovely pierced work on the doors. You should incorporate that design in a stencil somewhere inside.

[@suehall3298]

The Peacock think you have done Amazing job on the Door🤗😂 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Everything is done with so much care. No steps skipped. The peacocks inspectig the servants door was pricelss. Cheers to the railings supervisor who did not want to be filmed. You are part of this grand adventure.

[@suzannestubbins]

My jaw dropped when I saw the door been carried.......absolutely stunning!!!! The tower looks so clean and crisp! Wow

[@brittawrolson5936]

Can almost hear the heartbeat of the chateau again. It is coming to life with every repair!👍🏻👏🏻❣️

[@barbaraandrews402]

Fabulous restoration of the door. Loved how the peacocks were 'discussing' the cat flap/ hole. Well done Aunty for scaling the tower.

[@naomihovey50]

What an amazing transformation!! Much love from Western Australia

[@denisemastromina7821]

I just can't believe how good the door looks Tracy has done a cracking job of it. I would have put that on a bonfire I thought it was past repairing. Well done ✔

[@Tracyhort522]

Thank you Denise 😊

[@milkweeddreams8828]

What a sweet ending with Tracy n Tony closing the gate...the door is absolutely perfect really adding magic to the front of the chateau, job well done...!

[@perduealexandra5736]

Tony, you are so humble talking about the repairs you made to the cellar door, you never want to take credit for the incredible restoration and actually money saved!! Between you and Tracy, the finished product is gorgeous 👏👏👏 Kudos to Tracy’s sister for the work done on the front, huge difference. (And up a scaffold too! 🥰👏🥰) Glad to see Patrick inspecting the newfangled contraption Ash installed at the gate, he gave it his paws up I see. 🐾 As always, a wonderful video, thank you. I’m sitting on my front porch relaxing after a tense week. Hurricane Ian did his worst here in Florida but having prepared for the worst up here in North Central, all we got was a bad Tropical Storm. Bad wind and rain. Our farm animals are all safe and no damage done, all porch furniture is back in place and I can enjoy your videos to the fullest. xxAlexandra in sunny Florida. 💕🐥💕

[@ritafrye1968]

Gorgeous work you all! Nice install of the cameras Ash. Can't wait to see what is next!

[@iu.5146]

Watching fro Houston Texas on my Lunch Break.

[@Sassafras30]

You are such a lovely family. What a team. I really enjoy watching your work. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ddez8278]

Those windows! Wow! Everything looks so clean and shiny. I’m off to clean my windows thanks to you all. 🤣Have a great day!

[@xaxmac1948]

Fabulous job! How pretty is that door? May we suggest that you put fine metal mesh on the inside of the window/cut out sections…fouines, mice, bats, birds would just love that place! 👏👏👏👏👏🍾

[@lindajwilson9848]

@@xaxmac1948 My thoughts exactly! Also, what is that door at the bottom? for animals? will they add a doggie door that is wifi activated? Everything is new now, right?

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Wonderful filming in this vlog, love those close up shots. How divine is the stone work around the servants door, beautiful detail. Ash, what have you done to your thumb...hope it gets better soon. Tony you deserve a medal for your door restoration. The fretwork decoration on the door is beautiful and Tracy a dab hand at the sanding. The trees in front of the chateau are looking great, a good pollard worked wonders. Another job well done and passed the peacock test.

[@deniereynolds6119]

Painting the inside of the cutouts in the door might save it from further decay from the weather. The door looks amazing. Will you be sandblasting the canopy above the doors and power coating them? You all have done so much in a years time. And you won’t have to sleep in the caravan this winter 🥶 yay 😃

[@maryfoster1395]

Love our eufy cameras. We’ve had them about a year with no problems.

[@patcardiff2563]

What you did to your cellar door was just magical you really did save a beauty

[@rosebudame]

Terry, Ash, Tracy, Tony, Jonathan, Louie, Sasha, Pandy, Peacocks- GREAT job as usual. 🏆 Beautiful door Tracy & Tony. It’s getting colder in NYC as well. 🥶 Be well, stay warm. Take care of that finger Ash. 😘 💜 🥰

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Your sister is a superhero. What an amazing job she did especially with her fear of heights. The door came out magnificent and peacock 🦚 approved😂😂😂That security system looks amazing but so sorry it has to be installed. Loved Jonathan photobombing the vlog 😂😂😂Such a cutie. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@autodidactin]

Wow, another stunning result of all of your hard work. Love love love the cutout detail on the cellar door; French decorative artistry at its best.

[@MariaSanchez-zf9cs]

Ya'll should think about selling coffee cups with your logo on the bottom of the cup and a dog on them (like the one Tracy has with Shasha? or Louie?). And Patrick of course. They would be cute.

[@clotildeturner8900]

Love the door

[@Freedom-67]

I look forward to each week seeing all the progress. And you sure didn’t disappoint! Beautifully done. Cheers! 🥂

[@ashleywaters7198]

Thank you :)

[@beverlyjeursen6311]

Wow the door and front tower windows are looking fabulous 🎉

[@jfs59nj]

Wow. Everything looks amazing. Step by step and by leaps and bounds you are all doing stunning work. You should be very proud. It’s astonishing how much you have accomplished.

[@bogusienombre355]

I see sweaters/jumpers. Looking forward to seeing your fireplace Tracy.

[@mariannedebrizzo3575]

Hello from NYC, WELL DONE ! ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾

[@lorrainebarrett77]

The Rapunzel tower looks geat

[@lynnkazwell6189]

Your Peacocks have given their full approval of the servants door. It’s looking beautiful. I like you’re 😊saving the grand old gal!

[@suzannegerstner2841]

I would back that door holes with some plexiglass to stop draft. Nice job! Finally that door! 🙃Amazing as always and thanks for sharing!😁

[@thomasdezanet5793]

Omg! Your nephew is really growing up!

[@melissalockhart8140]

I had no idea that door was so beautiful! Bravo ...and to Tracy's sister, good job!

[@brittawrolson5936]

That servant’s door was almost rotted away! How you all managed to recreate a working door was a miracle. Great job.

[@katherinegeddie7687]

The cellar door is so adorable. The detail work in it is fantastic!

[@carladejonge4951]

The tower windows & door look so good!

[@paulacorreal1675]

Great video … love the door and Paula’s grill work… things are really coming along…how many times can people ask the same cat door hole question before you say ENOUGH ALREADY?! I know I’m just a real smart aleck asking for a punch in the nose … loving your family and watching your great progress from PA, USA.

[@nb5871]

The door and windows looks great! Well done!

[@carolfaberpeake857]

The tower looks amazing!!! 🎉

[@angelakilroe3271]

Best videos on KZbin.

[@Tracyhort522]

Thank you 😊

[@wendygarrity218]

Wow the door looks wonderful and Well done to the Aunt doing the railings on the windows they look great also

[@lisaakinlabi]

Wow the door and windows look FAB! Love how the peacocks came to take a look LOL 🤣 Good that you have security cameras, gives you piece of mind.

[@lacygrinnell6543]

If you buy an old electric crockpot from a secondhand store you can put the hardware from the doors in it with dawn dish soap and slow cook it for 2 hours scrub with a brush repeat if nesecery

[@arpiyeretsian7216]

You are doing amazing job restoring it back to it’s original glory!!

[@lorassorkin]

I never noticed how beautiful that door was until now!

[@allanjones7960]

You may have already done this, but I thought it might be worth mentioning - have you tested the old paint work for lead. Judging by the age of your home it might be impacted. A ban wasn’t introduced on lead paint until 1949 in France.

[@marioestrada3466]

Beautiful , wonderfull job !

[@LoudNProud-cn7tf]

😱 HOLY CRAP😱 NO WAY, NO HOW! You couldn't pay me enough money to climb up there! Or if somehow you if you did, you better not be standing anywhere below! 🤮💩🤣 I'm so glad you fixed that basement/servant entrance, it turned out beautifully! 😍

[@kathleenmurphy3707]

The door is beautiful. No wonder you wanted to save it.

[@maureenwatts745]

BRILLIANT....you are a canny lot....Tracy i dont know how you do it,Tony i could do with you...can share with a painter and decorator by trade for my tony...🤣🤣 it all looks amazing. France never entered my mind to visit or live, but since watching you and fellow chateaus. and chatelaine, im drawing nearer....Great keep up with your good work. All take care and get ready for the winter...⛄☃❄