EP97 Before & After , Transforming This Neglected Place into a Luxury Home

Before & After
Transforming This Neglected Place into a Luxury Home
In this video of Bordeaux Life we see how far we have come , a before of how the place was with photos 5 years ago when we 1st stepped in to after the renovation and transformation today
It isn't all finished many things need to still be done but the core part into transforming this grande Maison into a luxury home is there
Edd really wanted to have the pool ready in time for Christmas , but it wasn't possible however with this video even I realised how far we have come ...
Merry Christmas to you all x x
Each day we are One step closer to finishing the work @Our Passion Project and we were almost there well maybe 3/4 months out or a bit more
No one said a Diy was easy but when you love doing things yourself no matter how hard it is it doesn't matter
Bit by bit things are taking shape and there is more and more progress
We didn't know long some things would take but things are now taking shape !
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[@joancollins522]

One of all the Chateau documentaries that I really enjoy following....my goodness....compared to some other ones....Anna is a born lady.... a beautiful person....and Ed is such a hard worker....he is able to turn his hand to everything.....their channel is a perfect example of how things should be if restoring a chateau.....such lovely, genuine people....and wonderful parents to their gorgeous children.....

[@juliecullom6955]

I wish I could make a ring tone that says “It’s beautiful” in Ana’s wonderful voice.

[@helenlesley5456]

JC… totally agree! and tasteful without all the superfluous clutter of other chateaus… which could be mistaken for auction rooms… less is more every time…

[@chiaramaria308]

I LOVE this home. I would buy it if we could. Anna your flower arrangements are beautiful. Ed. You are an amazing home renovation expert. I can't believe all you have done over the past few years. It was good to see the kids. How they have grown.

[@Oceanwind-hj2kc]

The renovation looks absolutely beautiful! You, both, are extremely talented in your own ways! I always look forward to your VLOGS everyday, after a stressful day at work. You, all, bring a smile to my heart! Merry Christmas to all, Ed, Anna, Charles, & mama's little helper, Emma....♡

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Fabulous. Still hoping for fortuitous abundance for you, well...and for all of us who have honestly worked hard!🤣🥳🙏💖💞😇🎁

[@patriciaparks9479]

Both of you have a gift for blending old and new together to make beautiful rooms. Your color, furniture, and style choices work well together. You complement each other perfectly.

[@gregoryalexander4418]

Very nice to see the before and after photos have seen everything but the kitchen??? Maybe after the holidays.

[@annettewalter2273]

You have achieved so much, you deserve some rest. Everything looks wonderful. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

[@reddawn8161]

The mirror in the dining room could be painted gold. That will work. Looks amazing.

[@marianapereira2130]

I hope you end up keeping it.You both work extremely hard and done an wonderful job, no one deserves it more than you two and your lovely children. Merry Christmas .

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Mariana (and Nathalie below) is this the property that they had hoped to make their family home apart from the larger chateau owned by their family and then with the pandemic and the lack of revenue from the wedding business, they decided to renovate it and sell it?

[@johnsmithmaps]

Excellent, two words Ed & Anna, - Des. Res. ...

[@michellebyrom6551]

This video is the first I've heard of you. I came across the life of Ryan a few days ago, so I assume web analytics are at work. I really like what you've done to date. You've modernised without butchering the old. Well done. Mixing modern spotlights with chandeliers is great. It's a continuation of the 1874 upgrade. Same with the bathrooms. The past is evident and loved but not made overly precious. A homely house, not a museum. Well done. I don't know the circumstances that others mention hoping you don't sell. I would hope that after so much invested effort you get to live in it when completed.

[@elainemcgran8828]

Wow, that is just gorgeous, a brilliant job. You can hear it in Anna's voice how so proud of Ed and the work he has done. Fair play to both of you. I know this is an older video. I'm very behind and don't want to spoil anything for myself. Ed, you have a brilliant, gorgeous, kind wife . Anna, there are so many women out there who wish they had a man like Ed. I hope you both have all the luck and happiness you deserve 💗

[@patmcloughlin6409]

Wow all the work you have done so far looks amazing! I can’t believe most of this work has been done since only September this year!! You are a machine Edd! Anna your decorating style is lovely and can’t wait for it to be finished and fully ‘dressed’ to show it to perfection with all the garden area done and the pool surrounds finished. Merry Christmas to you and all your family and my greatest wish for 2022 is that you do not need to sell it and it can finally be a place for you all to rest and relax

[@clarerobbins37]

What you have achieved is quite astounding! Enjoy some family time for a little while and have a fabulous Christmas 🎄

[@susanfabian1521]

I'm in love with the en suite that has the soaker tub! The tile floor is awesome 😎 I have one of those little squat American bathtubs; it sucks. Nothing beats a soaker tub!!

[@vivienmcnaul109]

The mirror just needs the dining table and chairs to ground it. Perfect room.

[@David-gx6od]

The mirror needs gold leaf on it. The dark wood is glaring

[@dionbarber7077]

Hey Edd, Anna, Charles and Emma ( little Boo Boo). Just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Best wishes in the coming New Year.

[@melissahalbert9455]

You both have put your heart and souls into this place! It will be magnificent when completed. Merry Christmas to Ed and Anna, Charles and little Emma. Stay warm and safe.

[@dharper9332]

wow good job guys...........so wish you could keep it. But someone will get the love..........

[@darant3673]

Amazing progress, thought….using soft gold walls in dining room would have set off the drapes much nicer., and gold leafing the mirror. But over all, I like that it’s a nice size home. Merry 🎄

[@mocarra100]

My gosh it's absolutely stunning what you have done I want you to keep this for yourself lol. You guys deserve a rest I'll be waiting eagerly for the next video. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎄🎊

[@Tracy_R]

What a lovely gift to have of show of the beautiful home. Thanks for sharing with us. Merry Christmas. Blessings

[@merrittbaxley6032]

If only, I could buy this beautiful place you two have created! As an interior and floral designer,, hair and makeup artist and visual artist, with a PHD in both Fine Arts and Art History, I don't see anything I would change. The work you two have done so far is beautiful!.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Would you put all those modern "farmhouse" bathrooms in a chateau though? Where's the design in making everything look like a hotel?

[@rockyquinn3374]

@@LadyIarConnacht everything doesn’t though.

[@jenniferbates7656]

Dining room mirror would look amazing if gold foiled or white. The contrast to the fire place and red walls the brown is just a heavy frame. The sun room with the glass wall will be wonderfull and the bright white room with the coloured glass doors is lovely. Enjoy

[@hilaryraza4561]

Thanks for the tour

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

The renovations completed so far are just stunning. You’ve done a remarkable job bringing this chateau back to life. I pray that somehow you are able to keep it. Who knows what the future brings but you guys deserve a break. Enjoy the Christmas holidays with your family and friends 🎄🎅😍😘

[@sharonfarris1282]

Christmas blessings to this wonderful family. 🎄🇱🇷

[@tedkite4684]

Amazing renovation thanks for sharing

[@nathaliebourre3578]

Watching this simply took my breath away! You are an amazing duo, full of passion and energy, devoted to one another, your family and projects! I so much hope that you will be able to keep this stunning demeure in Villeneuve even if it’s not to live in it yourselves for a while. Do have a soothing and blissful festive break with all your beloved ones around you!🎄🧦❄🍷☕🪵🫖☃🌲🍫🛷🌰🤗

[@1LuckieDuckie]

Wow! The bath for the pool.. you can put a dry steam sauna in there if you wanted to.

[@Jasonmarcnash787]

Thank you for sharing another wonderful vlog and have a very Merry Christmas 🎄. Now I know what to ask Santa for , a pair of binoculars when I’m admiring that view from the restaurant 🤣😂😘🎄❤️❤️

[@BordeauxLife]

No binoculars needed Jason 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jasonmarcnash787]

@@BordeauxLife so how fully booked is the restaurant?😂🤣😂

[@dashaway1460]

How utterly fabulous! What a grand residence you have created!

[@cjoetter]

you two are so funny! really enjoy watching....

[@heathermcrobert9779]

Wow love the red paint. The mirror you could do some gold at the bottom where I think I see some carving. Maybe some drapes at the top of the curtains. Love the furniture very much. Very good taste!! Wow a movie room!! I agree on not caring about a back yard. One yard is suffice. Can concentrate on it better. Beautiful furniture and really good taste. You shouldn't sell.

[@snoopybluejeans]

Oh my goodness, I just looked at your count. You'll get there by New Year. that's a given :-)

[@michaelmorse5523]

I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your home and family with the world!

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

Looks wonderful 👏 😊 nice job! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄❤

[@christinecox8073]

The rooms are stunning great vlog have a lovely Christmas thank you for sharing

[@jamesromaine4321]

Thank for the tour Ed & Anna. What a great looking home I would trade my house for that one.

[@trudymillard5133]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@liesavillandre3481]

Lots of progress, a few more areas to go, but the end result is going to be so worth it

[@lolodee3528]

Afters with befores...really helps us appreciate your vision and work. Lovely work. A home sweet home for someone.

[@andreag983]

Switch in or outside bathrooms: Differences are depending on the laws and regulations in the country your in. If interested check up Norway versus Sweden as one example.

[@junematthews8612]

So near to the 30k! Enjoy the day everyone and don’t forget to LIKE!😉🎄

[@lotusdolphin]

You guys have done such a marvelous job redoing this château. I can’t believe how rough it was on the outside when you started. It’s going to be a bloody masterpiece by the time you’re done! It will be hard to let it go. Thank you for sharing your every day Vlogs. With as much as you have to do, that must be quite a challenge. You guys make such a great team! Love you both to pieces.💜🎄🤟🏻😎⛄️🇺🇸

[@Linda-9037]

Pleeeeease try lighting up the stained glass interior of the desk top cabinet....it has green and red glass just like above your window in that room...Before you move it away light it up to see if it wasn't a great match up actually.⁰ pleeeeease.even if you just test it with your phone light to get an idea...If I'm right it's going to be beautiful.

[@machellep1]

May you Have a blessed and merry Christmas! 29.8 so close to 30k

[@bonniebeingbonnie001]

Thank you for sharing so much of your progress.

[@supergardener123]

Ed I was watched several channels of bloggers and their renovations, and you have, by fare , demonstrated your expertise and style on your renovations.

[@mattlaramie5400]

I'm trying to get to La Lande, you guys, and Billy and Michael, but oh so hard with all of the restrictions, especially with this new scare. 2 shots and a booster,com doing my best here in San Francisco California

[@lisaharner3720]

Lovely! You’ve put so much work into this property. Can’t wait to see the end result!

[@user-cu6vx2lx2k]

Восторг! Какие молодцы!

[@bridgetcooper176]

Can't hear you Anna. 😔 Paint the mirror white as the other trim then add some gold leaf to leafy areas?

[@highseasailing8624]

Merry Christmas your hard work has been a pleasure to watch. I hope you have a restful and joy filled Christmas! Xx from Sydney Australia

[@inabates8919]

Yes so totally agree with you Edd about the bathroom switch.

[@joanmacdowell4457]

You two have done such an amazing job renovating this chateau, what a great team you make….. my dream for you would be that you could end up living here to enjoy the home that you’ve worked so hard on. If you end up selling, I think people will be lining up to buy it! Best of luck to you in 2022, wishing you health, happiness and good fortune.

[@markjames1474]

Edd and Anna and family have a great Christmas and happy New year you have done excellent job love your home

[@mamab4211]

😲… it was beautiful! I can see why you fell in love with it. I can’t believe how much more beautiful it is now. You’ve done so much work!! I love the old and new mesh 🥰 amazing work! Thank you for sharing! 💞Merry Christmas 🎄🎁💕🎉🍾

[@Patricia-iq1nw]

Anna and Ed you are a lovely couple I love watching your videos. You have done a beautiful job Ed and Anna does a beautiful job with the flowers.I also love Ed’s sense of humor he makes me smile and laugh with some things he says. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! I

[@seaglass777]

You have done a marvelous work on this house to date...... your taste is impeccable.....maybe a little fairy will fly down and give you the keyes to the hous so you get to stay and enjoy the fruits of your labor..........

[@freedomwalksinbeauty]

great work, and enjoy your break!

[@kimba80]

Magnificent! You both have great taste and the results are simply fantastic. You put in so much hard work. I would be heartbroken to sell it :(

[@earlaagaard8175]

What an ENORMOUS amount of work!! Looking Splendid!! Congratulations...... Merry Christmas to the whole family!!

[@hematite2588]

Anna and Ed, it’s ABSOLUTELY Magnificent! Stunning home!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ce1581]

Oh wow the trumeau goes with the bed cupboard pelmet thing perfectly ! And if the bed surround is taller it will show the sconces ! Gorgeous ! Anna I think you should keep the bed surround cabinet things they are pretty !🥰

[@kathrynmoore1756]

It looks wonderful! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@sidrashirazi2458]

Oh I missed the premiere but thanks a lot for sharing your process merry Christmas lovely Ed and Anna sending you love ❤️

[@sidrashirazi2458]

@@Pupperski ❤️❤️

[@dougkelley2781]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

The AMOUNT of GRAFT and WORK and LOVE you have POURED INTO this house is staggering

[@lyndablack3438]

What an amazing job you've done with your Chateau. You make a brilliant team. Sending love and happiness to you both, little Emma and Charles. Xx

[@rebekahlow8375]

All hard work really shows.The transformation is amazing! Merry Christmas from Vermont

[@JulieChave46]

Magnificent. Well done. Happy Christma.

[@love_France]

Fantastic to see the transformation, you have worked so incredibly hard! I hope you can keep the house after putting your hearts and souls into it. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful children and have a rest for a few days - you really do deserve it. Merry Christmas! xx

[@annaveazey6423]

The mirror is PERFECT and anyone who says different has NO taste!! PERFECT xx

[@realmccoy18]

i am always the first person to say "paint the wood trim" !

[@chrislarsen2684]

Such a transformation...You both are incredible. Merry Christmas to you and your family and God Bless. 🎄

[@Abravenewfear]

A lot of work! Merry Christmas 🤶🎅🎄

[@passionatelife2589]

It's a beautiful job. Well done you two.

[@helenstella2666]

Hello all🙋‍♀️ sorry I wasn’t there to join in but I’m spending Christmas Eve with my family. Thank you Anna & Edd for all the enjoyment you bring us 😊 Merry Christmas to you all ☺️🎄❤️

[@maryjoan4128]

Incredible. Can't help but wish it would be yours..keep well

[@dougkelley2781]

Merry Christmas, Hellen!

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

I think those ceiling windows were to let the hot air out the upper floor and pull cool air in on the first floor, in the living area. My guess is that they were placed to make use of whatever prevailing winds are in that location in all seasons, maybe also for passive solar benefits as well. It’s awesome to have sunlight and privacy.

[@cynthialuna5786]

Merry Christmas Ed, Anna, Charles, and your little princess Emma. Be safe and God bless you all.

[@vincentlombardi2234]

Ed such a hard worker.But so are you Anna.yall make such a great team. Beautiful family.

[@metropcs7560]

I love the plans for the kitchen, lounge and formal room, all are a great idea!!!

[@jeannetaylor2217]

I absolutely love the mirror in the dining room

[@HollyRose1529]

The drapes are gorgeous, the print is just too small for such a bold room. I love the mirror! The light grey looks beautiful. I couldn’t picture it, but now I see, we’ll done. I absolutely love the paneled bed, Stephanie had a great idea on the color change. I never enjoyed antiques until I found Stephanie’s channel. Now I’m obsessed! American antiques don’t thrill me. I have a feeling I’d be in a Brocante at least once a week 🤣🤣🤣 and broke! You both have done such a beautiful job on this manor. It’s actually incredible how much you’ve done. I’m so blown away. I’ve been bingeing for 2 days now! I started losing my eyesight 16yrs ago. Im blind in one eye, and had multiple surgeries to give my left eye some decent sight. I just broke my wrist, so I’m recovering ❤️‍🩹 and enjoying the down time. So glad I found your channel, your a wonderful family and I enjoy watching what you share with us. Thank you.

[@taitweigel64]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@edsamson401]

Love the tour. You have a beautiful chateau. You have great taste.

[@lindamitman4538]

Joyeux Noel Anna and Edd. The house is so beautiful. Whoever ends up owning it will be so happy there. You’ve come so far with this project. I hope that 2022 will be a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year for you and your family. Much love from Phoenix AZ.

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

I used to get confused about left hand and right hand, as well. A friend of mine taught me a nifty trick - put both hands up, palms facing out. Make an “L” with each hand, using just the index fingers and thumbs, of each hand. The one that actually looks like an “L” is your left hand. 😄

[@janaculbreth007]

Omg the hideaway under the staircase!!!!! Love that soo much!!!! What a smart little area to have!! If I were a guess I might have to secretly stay and live in there!! Y’all may want to check that area before the guest are suppose to leave!! Lol!! 😆❤️

[@rneustel388]

I love the juxtaposition of the modern bathrooms with the period bedrooms. This home will be magnificent-it already is, really.

[@louiscecere5636]

Best to you Ed and Anna for the holidays!

[@dyinteriors]

You all could use the help of a professional decorator for staging. The house deserves that level of attention.

[@Ldyrev1]

I absolutely love watching how you are progressing. Just one suggestion, if you both are going to talk you each need a microphone. Its really hard to turn up then turn flown our volume to hear what is being said. Just a suggestion, beautiful job.

[@ritaqualter9607]

What a magnificent job you two have done to bring this home back to its former glory. Just outstanding in a short period of time! Have very happy holidays and enjoy your time off with your beautiful family.

[@debshaw680]

You’ve done so much there. I really hope you find a way to keep it. I love the bedrooms. Especially the master. I hope you have a peaceful holiday season and a great new year!

[@dospalmascb]

Fantastic work. It can’t be easy juggling the business and renovating such a magnificent property.

[@siancox5846]

Just found this - wow looks amazing . I will have to watch the earlier vlogs ….

[@pv6450]

So much work done this last year. A beautiful home

[@susanbrown2909]

Love that house..it’s too grand to sell it on...Ed’s hard work shines through..the dining room in red is just perfect ..l would gone for gold or green curtains,but that’s just me...I would also gone for more gold trim and gold sconces myself. I would have made the bathrooms more individually tiled ..not massive fan of Thoses type ,and not quite in keeping ,but if your selling it,people could change them.,and that’s minor really. I wanted to buy a chateau in France but I couldn’t get the old man to agree or the rest of the family.🙄 The facade is beautiful ,it’s typifies the sort of house that is my favourite in architecture. Really is a gorgeous place ,and once the garden is landscaped it be a little jewel in the crown,or should I say town. Great work Ed n Anna...have a merry Christmas all.

[@sarahofer4368]

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