I Rebuilt A Burned Down Mansion FINALE

[@realmikethakur]

Hey everyone! So excited to read all the comments and hear how you've enjoyed watching along our journey. Just in case you haven't seen, we do have more detailed VLOG videos of the whole journey on this channel so take a peek (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPFqKljj8eLes0), and if you haven't already subscribed, it would help the channel out for sure, AND you'd be one of the first to find out about our next crazy project (working on something AMAZING right now!).... You can even turn on the notification bell if you'd like to be notified of new videos 🤪

[@marshmallowswirl1392]

Really enjoying the full video so far, everything’s coming along nicely. However if you don’t mind my asking and would entertain my curiosity, what do you do for work other than youtube to afford a house and renovation of this magnitude? Much love from a random stranger 🫡

[@realmikethakur]

I’m an entrepreneur. I wish I made money from KZbin but not big enough yet 😂

[@marshmallowswirl1392]

@@realmikethakur Well, you’re an entrepreneur. Keep it up you’ll get where you want to be eventually 👍

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

This video is probably the biggest restoration project I’d ever watched. The before and after is amazing

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching! 😁 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lars6051]

Have you seen the abandoned mansion by Matt Cariker? I feel like they are similarly impressive :)

[@realmikethakur]

I saw it after we bought this and I began to see if anyone else had done anything crazy!

[@MrPsychopathYT]

@@lars6051i was about to say the same lol. Insane transformation. Love what Matt did

[@realmikethakur]

@MrPsychopathYT who's Matt?

[@tlivingstone1570]

I saw the thumbnail and I said to myself I will watch a little bit of this video It looks interesting, an hour and 22 minutes later, I found myself watching the full video without fast forwarding. All I can say Mike is you and your wife did a breathtaking job on your home, may God continue to bless you and your family. You have a new subscriber 👊🏾

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! 😍😍😍 Thanks for watching and the sub!

[@LindaThakur]

Thanks so much...Glad you enjoyed! Did you see we have a season 2 announcement coming soon? 👀

[@tlivingstone1570]

@@LindaThakur I'm on it! 🙂

[@jimbetche7864]

I'm completely blown away with how this home turned out. Cudos to you and everyone who helped make your dream house the way it is today.

[@realmikethakur]

Aw thanks Jim! Appreciate the kind words and thanks so much for taking some time to watch along!

[@Forgotten_Red]

@@realmikethakurI have a question are the old columns still in the square

[@realmikethakur]

@Forgotten_Red sure are! We have the whole process in one of the vlog videos in the channel so you can see how we handled them. Although we did lose one along the way 😱

[@ZeenaAbdura]

Never thought I would like modern, minimalist styling but I am blown away. Less frills gives a calming effect. Great designer. Great job.

[@realmikethakur]

😍😍😍

[@michelewebster536]

So proud of Mi Gente the Mexican community giving you their 100% of hard work. Their skills are outstanding as always.

[@realmikethakur]

👌

[@drewblessing8418]

I’m so happy you did spray foam. It was heart breaking seeing this multimillion dollar home had fiberglass before.

[@realmikethakur]

You and me both!

[@stighaaland5357]

We only use fiberglass in Norway.

[@axelhollenberger5051]

Rockwool all the way, spray foam is the modern asbestos.

[@realmikethakur]

@axelhollenberger5051 😱

[@voxxes3931]

@@axelhollenberger5051 Problem with sprayfoam is it's a disaster to readd wiring in the future.

[@hollyrose1505]

The house prior, for my style was hideous! My God, it’s absolutely stunning!!!! I love EVERYTHING!!! Brass and I are best friends and minimalism YES!! 🙌🏽 Our home burnt down 9 years ago. They’re was no saving it. I actually opened the door to flames, I’ve never been more terrified in my life. My entire family had either dead cells or the ringer off. Me and my sister happened to be together and we idiots ran in the house to save our dogs. Thank God both were fine. When I first saw this house, I had PTSD! Whenever I smell fire now I still get a bit of anxiety. What you’ve all done is a miracle!!! I’m blown away. Bless you all and your beautiful new home. It’s truly one hell of a story. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Hi 👋🏽 from NYC

[@lindathakur7364]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your story and I’m sorry that happened to you! When I first stepped inside this house I got very emotional and it wasn’t even us that went through it so I can’t imagine how that would be in your own home. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching ❤

[@realmikethakur]

So glad you enjoyed the journey with us and so sorry to hear about your home 😔.

[@hollyrose1505]

@@lindathakur7364 You’re so sweet. I loved watching the rebuild. If you go back to the UK I’ll be following your journey there as well. Beautiful couple. God bless.

[@lindathakur7364]

@@hollyrose1505I’ll be there in the UK on as many trips as possible ❤ Are you from there?

[@emmaoliver6288]

Ones you have all your stuff in we need a house tour honestly best renovation I have ever seen

[@realmikethakur]

You're in luck! We just dropped a full tour of the main level so you can watch that now on the channel, and we're working on a follow up to show the lower level and guest house. That'll be coming in a week or two!

[@emmaoliver6288]

@@realmikethakur yayayaya thank you

[@TheJustin99]

I have this house forever saved in my Zillow because of the crazy photos of the fire. So cool that you bought it

[@realmikethakur]

Wow. That's so fun! I've still got that saved pic from zillow too!

[@xmicoz]

As an architectural technologist. And interior designing student. This remodel was absolutely amazing. Some features you must add (imo) is some beautiful paintings, and a little more on furniture. With a beautiful house like this it compliments the furniture and the interior so try not to cheap out on the furniture unless you’re flipping the property.

[@realmikethakur]

We just staged for the filming as we were behind on videos dropping. More to come!

[@Islandkaylo2journey]

Absolutely stunning!

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

Stunning transformation...the new style chosen is a stark contrast, but I love it!!! So much better!

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SuperGman314]

ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!! Thank you so much for posting this!! Thoroughly enjoyed every second! Bless you and yours! 👍🏻

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrDanny23m]

What an absolute amazing transformation, absolutely stunning home.

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching along and glad you liked it! I'm dropping a new video hopefully this week with a better walkthrough now it's all furnished so subscribe it you haven't so you don't miss it!

[@dianenamciu638]

I love your home. Your design decisions are spot on. My husband and I built to houses on a much, much, much smaller scale. All the stress, emotions and decisions are often overwhelming. I don’t know how you did it, but WOW!!

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching Diane! So cool to hear you guys have a little fun with homes too 😁.

[@djcordes4352]

Probably the coolest renovation video I’ve ever seen! Too bad all that once beautiful farm land is now a subdivision now! Franklin used to be so different! Amazing vision and job making it beautiful!

[@realmikethakur]

We agree!

[@wintergirl3298]

Simply WOW. I see a lot of art deco aspects. You’ll enjoy it for many years to come. Beautiful design. So up to date and modern. The way it was before it burned was such an outdated design.

[@realmikethakur]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate you watching along 😍

[@zzstock6022]

This video is amazing the filming and editing and of course the restoration is all amazing

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you liked it and thanks so much for watching along!

[@jennyellis2062]

Hi Mike you, your wife and everyone involved with rebuilding your home have done an amazing job considering what it looked like after the fire, well done, and I've subscribed to your channel

[@realmikethakur]

Aw thanks Jenny! We sure get some hit and miss comments here so appreciate you taking a minute and throwing some encouragement our way. We've actually got a new video dropping tomorrow (!) and are working on something cool for season 2 so stay tuned for more 😱

[@carsonwatern2469]

This was such a great video. It was well put together, and the house just looks so beautiful. Great job on the house and to the workers. Amazing transformation!

[@realmikethakur]

Aw, thanks so much for watching and the kind words!

[@mikaylabedard7964]

That column solution of yours is beautifulllll ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@realmikethakur]

I thought so too! 😀

[@kthom4595]

I love what was done to those outside columns/pillars. Looks so much nicer.

[@realmikethakur]

😍😍

[@mandysnyder7683]

If you only knew how much I loved what you did to that old burned house, I can’t even begin to say. But OMG I wished It was my house they up. Congratulations on a job well done

[@realmikethakur]

😍😍

[@altheamarks7846]

You did an amazing job. I wish you all the happiness in your new home.

[@realmikethakur]

😍😍

[@lorizaroban9413]

This is stunning! I am so very happy for you. All you choices fit my soul. May you and your family and friends have decades of peace, laughter and thankfulness for all you have done. Best of everything

[@realmikethakur]

😁😁😁

[@BrentKamrath]

I just love all these hard working Hispanics working because they take pride here in America doing an awesome job.

[@realmikethakur]

Most of the crew worked hard but the framing guys were the best!

[@matthewgriffiths527]

I'm in Florida and I see the complete opposite of Hispanics, Caucasians, African, Ukrainian, Russian...etc... No one takes pride in what they do anymore, it's get to the job site. Finish the job in a half ass way and then race home to do it all again the next day.

[@GodsWarrior321]

It's strictly for the pay cuz they don't get a quarter of that pay in Mexico has nothin to do with pride....how about we give the jobs back to the Americans since we are in america....

[@Irilia_neko]

Because they are underpaid and they don't respect any Work regulations 👀

[@brad9529]

Don't forget they are Americans. Perhaps not born USA, but are from the continent of America. Canadians are also Americans.

[@MonsterManandhar]

Watched the whole video without skipping and oh my days no words just stunningly awesome ❤

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching. Hit subscribe as we're working on a full walkthrough that will be dropping soon!

[@jorgezayas1334]

First time viewer and subscriber here! I loved everything about the creative video and the beautiful restoration. Thank you and your family for sharing your journey with us!

[@realmikethakur]

Well thank YOU for joining us and watching along! Can’t wait to show you what we’re cooking up next 😱

[@jorgezayas1334]

@@realmikethakurThanks for responding, I can’t wait to see!

[@andys5482]

Omg ! Just sat and watched the whole video,what a project to take on,I’m a master carpenter in England and would’ve loved to be involved in a project like that,I admire your bravery,commitment and vision , the house is stunningly beautiful , superb finish on everything , you had a great crew of guys , I take my hat off to you all ! Well done and now you can enjoy the finished result ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! Just curious... where abouts in England do you work?

[@andys5482]

On the south coast near Brighton 👍👍

[@realmikethakur]

@andys5482 ooh nice. Not near my home town of Manchester then 😱

[@andys5482]

You from Manchester !! 😮 so you’ll be coming home for the Oasis concert then 👍👍🤣⭐️

[@realmikethakur]

Duuuude, I just saw all the craziness with the tickets today! Might have been fun but not for 1000s of dollars 😱

[@JuliaMendes-ep2is]

Your house is beautiful, congratulations to the workers, who did a wonderful job, congratulations, I loved watching your video!👏💯🇵🇹

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you liked it and thanks so much for watching along!

[@brandonevans2015]

This is a stunning transformation. I love that you didn't let the big $ scare you into just destroying it and starting over. There was alot of bad but there was still so much good. Great job and congratulations on a stunning home. That driveway was well worth whatever you spent on it.

[@charliecox479]

You’re such a humble man you made this very enjoyable to watch. I don’t know how you did it, but I would be pulling my hair out.

[@realmikethakur]

It’s been a fun project for sure. Appreciate you watching along with us!

[@erincrosssss]

Bc he doesn’t have any of said hair to pull out 😂😂 (I mean that as a joke Mike!)

[@realmikethakur]

😂😂 I’m laughing because it’s so true! Maybe I gained a few wrinkles instead 😱

[@mft4]

Found the channel through a news piece in the Manchester evening news, about you buying Crimble Hall. Cant wait to see that project as I'm a Manchester lad. 😁

[@realmikethakur]

Welcome aboard!

[@lynnszen]

After watching the entire video, I must say that I admire the effort you and your wife put into the restoration. While some of your design choices may not align with my personal taste, I genuinely believe that you both did an outstanding job. I personally would have not taken on that type of challenge. Cuddo to you both! 👍👍

[@realmikethakur]

Well thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the journey with us!

[@issyvilar]

Yeah i agree im a lil upset it was made so modern 💔

[@SheMarie68]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 absolutely amazing work! That was a hellacious experience, and they completely understood the assignment and knocked it out of the park! Hard working team! Awesome selections made!! ❤❤❤

[@realmikethakur]

😍😍

[@ROCKSTARTRB]

Let me start off by saying this is the first video I’ve ever seen of yours and I can honestly see I watched the entire video It’s definitely a big task to take on a burn down house. I personally helped with a burnt down kitchen and living room & it was a lot more work than we thought it was gonna be. As a few people said before I loved the old pillars it made it look like a mansion, and now it just looks like a really big house, but it definitely wouldn’t look right with the interior but overall, you did an amazing job. I just wish I could have found it months ago so I could’ve watched along week to week

[@realmikethakur]

No worries buddy! The journey is all still there for whenever you feel like grabbing an episode. You just know the ending now in advance 😂

[@realmikethakur]

Or do you…?!

[@LindaThakur]

Thanks for watching! Perhaps you can join us for season 2? Announcement coming soon...👀

[@Aprilsraven629]

Wow the new home is truly breathtaking, I hope for your peace of mind that you install smoke alarms, fire proof doors and fire resistant sheeting in the ceiling to separate the sections, given the previous property had a catastrophic end because the fire was not contained in one section and could freely flow between sections, which is very common in mansion sized builds ... its never too late to install your own sprinkler system, given the value of the property, contents & proximity to a city fire brigade personally I would have ... hopefully none of this is ever needed but airing on the side of caution is prudent is such a large expanse of a home...enjoy and may you and your family have many happy years in this home

[@realmikethakur]

👍

[@blackrain6ft5]

I wish i had the money to take something from trash to treasure 😢 Excellent video.❤

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching along!

[@FredThomas1911]

AMAZING!!! What a beautiful renovation.

[@realmikethakur]

Thank you!

[@frosty7124]

Wow, what an incredible transformation! 🏰🔥

[@realmikethakur]

Thank you 🙌

[@debk9889]

Just found this video and had to watch, then subscribed, from Wisconsin. The amount of work and talent behind the design and structure is phenominal! I am in love with the kitchen, just exquisite. I wanted to see the front door up close. It looks gorgeous from afar. I love the contrasting black and white front facade. The grey bathroom, kids? I want to paint with that color, it's gorgeous! It's warm and inviting. Like a hint of brown in the grey. Striking! I will go on; the driveway with the diamond pattern, the master closet-so dreamy, black trim throughout, the ash wood, with its beautiful grain, especially used as crown molding, amazing. The wood flooring, and tile throughout, ugh! Sorry, I couldn't stop😅, absolutely exquisite! You should be very proud. Not only did you save this beautiful home, but you get to live in this masterpiece!❤❤❤

[@realmikethakur]

Aw thanks for the kind words! So glad you like how it turned out. 😍😍

[@randooooooooom]

Awesome Video, With my insta reels attention span, I still managed to watch the entire video without skipping. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@realmikethakur]

Wow! Well thanks for watching buddy 😁😁

[@richardzagozeski892]

You had AMAZING Installation people! Real Craftsmen.

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching along.

[@alexanderpasnl]

Wow, amazing job. For my feeling, the old house worked very hard to pretend something it wasn't, while the new house breathes a sort of relaxation as if it says I'm finally home. The only thing I don't find a good fit, are the few arches upstairs, although modernised. I think square edges would have extra defined the new style. But I would be more than happy to think about that every morning while walking down those stairs for the rest of my life hahahaha. The lighting and decor is amazing, it's very much on trend while still being timeless. I don't think there is much that will age bad. Except for the arches then '-) It was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching and glad you liked it. Interesting that you commented on the arches upstairs. We actually built them square. Finished them out with drywall and everything and I hated them so pulled them apart and re-arched them like they were when we bought the house 😳

[@Diesel1974]

Them concrete guys did an amazing job ... That looks so cool

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks!

[@patricklarkin4389]

It takes some seriously big devotion to take on a project like this! I really like how you eliminate most of the dormers in the front! That was a great decision it looks so much better without them!!!!

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching along and glad you liked it!!

[@Tradelikeace]

This was pretty great to watch from Start to ending just wow

[@realmikethakur]

Well hey there! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.... The whole journey is on this channel if you wanted to see more detail of a specific part or thing, and don't forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell if you'd like to find out when my next crazy project starts!

[@Tradelikeace]

@@realmikethakur absolutely look forward to watch more of your videos these are what I enjoy thanks :)

[@MonsterManandhar]

Just loved the built.... Wow❤

[@realmikethakur]

Dropping a new video soon as a follow up from what people have been asking to see more of!

[@sandysalinas3280]

1st Awesome buy! 2nd I would love it if you can… Thank you to the Men that made your home come back to life. I can honestly say that I’m a Proud Latina, my Mexican father made me a proud woman. For me to be stopped in my tracks to watch you & the men doing a spectacular job. Made me feel proud to see what Americans the melting pot on earth, see what others say about Mexicans. This shows others what hard work and determination is. To struggle leaving behind family & the country to come to ours. Just gives me Pride & very Proud of your crew. Please let the Men know what they show the world. Hard work and determination!

[@realmikethakur]

😁😁😁

[@badazzmotha5013]

Ì delivered all the trim to your house! What an awesome turnout on this rebuild!!

[@realmikethakur]

Well hey buddy! I appreciate all that hard work 😀

[@harrylloyd6955]

Exceptional video. Not often do I never skip 10 seconds. Inspirational. Love from 🇬🇧

[@realmikethakur]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it… as long as you’re not a Man City fan. Otherwise, we’ve got beef 😂

[@saraj30]

Absolutely stunning! Enjoy your new home and thanks for taking us on the journey!

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much! 😊 and thanks for watching along!

[@ricasears5910]

Wow, you have literally turned the burnt house into the most beautiful home for you and your family to live in. Your Hispanic/Mexican team of men were working their bloody arses off, not affrid to take risks, making their own ladders as didnt hsvr one big enough, (where theres a will theres a way) they worked as a team to get the jobs done. Not sure you would get the British lads working as hard as the hispanic/Mexican men. The house looks amazing and i bet the family cant wait to personalise their rooms etc. Look forwards to seeing whats next. Hi from Ascot Berks.

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching along!!! Got a couple more videos dropping soon so subscribe and hit the bell if you want to get notified 😁

[@masciii]

Wow!!! Amazing to watch this be deconstructed and remade into a beautiful new house! Great work all around. Loved how you documented the house. I recognize some comments were not happy especially with the new pillars. But I actually think it was a great solution to your problem of replacing the pillar worth 30k!! As long as you love the end product that’s all that matters.

[@realmikethakur]

Right! It’s hard to balance everything and still be conscious that resale value also plays a part. We can’t just build whatever we want and it’s out of place with the surroundings!

[@lifeofdazz]

A really rare thing to see people restoring a beautiful home nice job ben most just distroy and reuse the land

[@realmikethakur]

😁😁😁

[@tommybutler2454]

Wowza! Congrats !!! It is awesome !!! Liked & subscribed.

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Thanks for the sub Tommy! You’ll be rewarded soon with an outrageous teaser for season 2 so stay tuned….

[@paean109]

Beautiful renovation. I am with you on the windows. The square windows make it look more modern. Much better than the rounded windows. In my opinion. Great job done by all the construction workers, especially installing those windows. YIKES! A little tense putting that big heavy window in over the front door.

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@williamtunnell]

There are parts I love and parts I don’t love. The lattice is a no-go for me. The new columns are fantastic and all the bathrooms are wonderful! Great job!

[@realmikethakur]

😀😀😀

[@cringechriss]

For me as a European it’s so crazy to see that this mansion is entirely built out of wood, cardboard and foam 😅😂 Crazy work!

[@realmikethakur]

😳

[@lindathakur7364]

No cardboard here 😂

[@alicewarner5172]

What a ride……you made a show place…..I enjoyed every nail and mistake thank you for an enjoyable wishing time❤❤❤❤

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MVO66]

Mike, that turned out very beautiful and well done.

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much for watching along! Glad you liked it but there a secret reveal coming soon 😱

[@ppmtrader]

I'm hooked up till the last seconds of this video. Wow!

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Glad you’re enjoying it 😍

[@antonnilsson5988]

Its an awsome result, and a nice House. But Holy moly, you guys are doing some dangerous work in this video. 80% of What you doing would not be allowed in Denmark. No safty Lines, No mask, No scaffolding, doing dangerous work on latters. No helmets, and dosent look like all is useing safety shoes, No railing where it needs to be. But I also know that you don't have the same rules in USA. I hope all the workers are okay after this projekt. 😮 Congratulations on the house. Much love from Denmark ❤️

[@realmikethakur]

Everyone was absolutely fine! And thanks for watching 😃

[@bobmclemore]

Glad I don't live in Denmark with all them rules😅

[@realmikethakur]

😳

[@gustavoadame997]

clean house, great journey, & very motivating to take risks!

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much!!!

[@jat102491]

I was supposed to be going to bed but here we are almost a hour and a half later I remember seeing this house on the news so I became kind of invested in seeing how it went and I'll say it wasn't disappointing at all great job on bringing something that was thought to be lost back to life my favorite rooms are the master closet and the all black bathroom I would love to see the whole house once it's completely done and furnished I was wondering if you planned on doing a video on the cost breakdown and if it was worth it in the end? I'm surprised with how well this video was that the single videos you did didn't gain more traction

[@realmikethakur]

Yeah, I thought the videos would do better along the journey but 💁. It’s all good. We are working on a couple more bonus videos. The lower level is now finished so that will be next I think and then we may be able to get one out with it furnished a little more. Just trying to figure out some details.

[@DarrellColemanShamrock7504]

This is absolutely stunning work. Great attention to detail, and I'm happy to see that you didn't go cheap just because it felt easy on the pockets. You did the right thing in order to keep the home looking incredible.

[@realmikethakur]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed watching!

[@victoriastaeps3692]

MOE SARGI had actually been here Filming the Home & Because it was a BEAUTIFUL MANSION....! 😊

[@entityself3104]

Very fun to watch and well-produced!

[@realmikethakur]

Well hey there! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.... The whole journey is on this channel if you wanted to see more detail of a specific part or thing, and don't forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell if you'd like to find out when my next crazy project starts!

[@toeholt]

What a Amazing ride;;from the ashes then back to life...Just beautiful!!!!!Thank you for sharing your adventure

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much for watching along!! 😍

[@jessix4206]

The amount of natural light you brought into this to give it life is amazing! My dream one day is to have natural lighting like this 💕 amazing work!!

[@realmikethakur]

The light makes the house. I can’t tell you how amazing it is as the sun moves through the whole house all day into the evening. That’s one of those things you can’t put a price on but when you enjoy it, it’s 😍😍😍

[@jessix4206]

@@realmikethakur I completely agree!

[@JZZV2]

Outstanding video! I wish the video never stopped, the videography and everything about the video is perfect. And the house, what a majestic outcome! The house really looks incredible in the daylight and everything comes perfectly together. You really couldn't tell that this house was burned down to the point where it was declared unrecoverable. Absolutely unbelievable. Well done Mike!

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Thanks so much for watching along 😁

[@doubtfuldoubting3333]

You did a fantastic job. Pretty much everything you did I would have also done. You brought a modern flare to an old mansion that with all the railings etc from the original design, I mean this respectfully, looked tacky and dated. You cleaned up the lines, made it less busy, tons of natural light. I love the floating vanities with the lighting underneath. Great job, glad you could save the house.

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Glad you liked it. That’s exactly how we felt, keeping the bones but bringing it up to 2024!

[@burntsilverado]

absolutely gut wrenching to watch you take something that was once beautiful and turn it into a modern white and black cookie cutter style house.

[@realmikethakur]

To be fair, it wasn’t that beautiful with all the charred wood and ash 😂

[@happydayness3411]

YASSS thank you!

[@mikeneibert]

A MAAAA VINGGGGG BEST ONE IVE EVER SEEN AND U SEEM LIKE GOOD HEARTED PEOPLE GOD HAS BLESED U

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much for watching along! Really appreciate it.

[@MUTHAFUKKERJONES]

I would love to see a more personal walk thru video of everything from top to bottom left to right if you can some day 👍🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@realmikethakur]

We're working on it!

[@jeremiasaparicio9627]

I remember this mansion caught fire , I live in Franklin as well , beautiful restoration Mike!!!

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching along!

[@RAND0MHERO]

I remember when this happened in Franklin, TN. It was a shock to no one local that out of towners would pay millions for a burned down home and property in Franklin. Beautiful area and lots of Civil War history, good investment.

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching along! 😁

[@High12083]

​@realmikethakur you should look up Google map of 3 years ago, all those new houses that building around your property, all those houses was the original property of your mansion, look like the previous owner had spits all the property into small lots and renovated the mansion and later the place burned down, the original size of the prwas 70+ arces with a pond, saw on the goggle map that the original pond still there, it was the most beautiful property once time.

[@davidshumway9639]

​@@realmikethakurdid you ever say what the full reno cost? Awesome to watch but golly it hurt my brain trying to calculate everything. Not that it matters. But I'm guessing over $3mil not including what you paid for it. Possibly way low. I just know my whole house cost me less to build in 2003 than you paid for tile. So ... :)

[@realmikethakur]

@davidshumway9639 nope. I try not to look at my spreadsheets anymore 😱 but it was a whole lot more than we were shooting for!!

[@davidshumway9639]

@@realmikethakur I was trying to keep up by houses. Shingles. House. Rebuild the front right wing. Couple houses. Bathroom tile. House plus some. Windows. Several houses. Lol. Good for you man. Big risk big reward. I'm sure you're happy with it. This is the first of your vids I have seen. Not sure what else you got but I'll have to take a gander. Great vid!

[@iSparkton]

This video was so well made. Respect!

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you enjoyed. We've got a new video dropping soon so don't forget to subscribe 😀!

[@rhythmsofgrace5008]

Stunning!!! I can’t wait to see the home furnished.

[@realmikethakur]

Very soon!

[@roschellerumley3566]

This was a good job I mean, that was really nice and it wasn’t overdone. You took the style of them columns and made it look nice and more up-to-date. I love everything that you did inside the house. It made it look homey and comfortable not overdone but just right, you made me feel at home just watching it. Congratulations to you and your wife on the job. Well done wonderful wonderful wonderful it was just so beautiful.

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much for watching!! Glad you liked the styling 😍

[@CynthiaMalkmus]

I have to congratulate you on a spectacular job. The fact that you saved the house is great in itself however you went on to salvage everything you could instead of it all going into a landfill. We need more builders to salvage. Thank you to you and all the hard workers for giving it a new lufe. Just breathtaking.

[@realmikethakur]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@jacksparrow-v3o]

wow, a youtuber who actually replies and likes his comments, i am currently homeless after last place i lived in got destroy in a fire and to see this amazing video makes me happy, keep it mate..great job

[@realmikethakur]

I try! But more importantly am so sorry to hear about your fire 😔. I hope it all works out somehow for you.

[@jacksparrow-v3o]

@@realmikethakur Bless you

[@realmikethakur]

@jacksparrow-v3o 😍😍

[@coasters_bgw]

My opinion - it's very pretty, but it just doesn't have the charm it once did. I'm a sucker for retro mansions, and while it's beautiful, it would have looked better if you'd kept some of the old-fashioned chandeliers, railings, spiral staircases, etc. I know you don't think so, but that sort of thing really can fit into a modern mansion. I personally would have restored it to the colonial look, as that is honestly the style I prefer. By no means do I mean that it's ugly, it's a gorgeous mansion, but I far prefer the alternative.

[@realmikethakur]

It’s ok! We know everyone’s taste is different. We wanted to try something modern and in that surrounding area, all the luxury homes are pretty much built that way so we had to think about value also compared to others. Maybe next time I’ll do a traditional style 😱😂

[@vampy5071]

I had the same thought, as I also loved the spiral staircase and the railings, the original columns, and those tall window arches 😊 But I also love the modern minimalistic look, so yeah I would have gone with a blend of them both If I was a millionaire and could afford to ofcourse 😅

[@realmikethakur]

No worries! I'm good with folks liking some of the previous styling. We actually spent months trying to make the corned staircase work and even rebuilt it exactly the same, but there were other things at plat that ultimately made us abandon the idea.

[@realmikethakur]

😀😀

[@brookesobubbly]

I don't know how I came across this video, but recognized the house immediately. I remember when it caught fire and was on the news. That's in my area. I guess YT suggestions are super smart. Haha

[@realmikethakur]

😀😀

[@linuxares]

Man OSHA would be livid to some of those works xD But nicely done house and great work!

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you liked it!

[@glenbo2464]

I remember reading about this home burning down and to see it transformed is amazing. Glad someone saved it and the land is great too !

[@realmikethakur]

😀😀😀

[@jhiers3477]

Looks beautiful! Congratulations. What a transformation.❤

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much!

[@yussufa05]

Congratulations 🎉 to you and your family i pray one day I will build something like these 😢 congratulations once again

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much buddy! And thanks for watching. I never dreamed I would do anything like this so keep believing!!

[@cindyblair1283]

It was a beautiful house before the fire But it’s beautiful and very Unique looking !!! Wishing you and your family many blessing in your new home. Thank you for sharing. 🇺🇸

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much!

[@lesliecash1823]

I’ve just ran into this video and had to watch it. I have to admit, I thought it was so crazy to rebuild than tear the whole thing down bc it was in really bad shape. This guy proved me wrong. lol! Omg, I was in shock with the finale. 😮 It turned out so damn beautiful. I love every single thing that was done. The outside was so amazing and more updated than before. And the inside, 😮😮😮 insane! Great job picking out everything. I’ve never seen another house so beautiful and put together perfectly, in my opinion. Thanks guys for sharing this adventure, cause I know it was one hell of a journey. Amazing!! ❤❤

[@realmikethakur]

Aw thanks Leslie! It's really encouraging to get comments like this. So glad you like how it all came out 😍😍😍

[@natasha1369]

Everything is beautiful! Love how you made the hallway ceilings have extraordinary features. Great job!!!

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much Natasha! 😊

[@megdiffely2692]

I remember reading about the article on facebook about the fire. I always been curious about what happend to it. Thank you KZbin for adding it to my front page. You did an amazing job.

[@realmikethakur]

Woohoo! Glad it showed up :)

[@HaiLsKuNkY]

good job, i like the new house over the old one, all the old features were inauthentic but this modern look is true to what the house is, a modern house

[@realmikethakur]

Glad you like it!!

[@ferrodell2194]

Amazing transformation from old world charm to modern day charm. 👍👍👍

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@sabrinasabrina1632]

wow wow wow what a transformation it looks absolutely beautiful!

[@realmikethakur]

Thank you so much!

[@Mec5432]

Just fabulous. You guys did an amazing thing. Thanks for letting us follow the progress.

[@realmikethakur]

Aw. Thanks so much for watching and the kind words!!

[@bpass6972]

Omg yall did an amazing job.

[@realmikethakur]

Aw… thanks so much for watching and sending over a little encouragement!

[@hazaodenorth329]

I love the editing...😊 Beautiful transformation 😊😊😊

[@realmikethakur]

Thanks so much for watching along!

[@derminemex]

WOW! You did such a good job. My biggest respect ✊

[@realmikethakur]

😍😍😍😍

[@wendy833]

I'm impressed with the workers. They're very versatile, and they can do everything. I was hoping you were keeping it the brick color. Also, I wondered if the gravel delivery was for a neighbor. Your wife has my dream stove & oven combo.

[@realmikethakur]

I actually liked the red brick color of the original house but as some of the brick was painted there was no going back. And yes, the gravel was for another home in the neighborhood but they just delivered more instead of picking it up!