Inside A Perfectly Preserved Early Tudor Mansion

[@joshschneider9766]

this owner is an absolute genius of sympathetic restoration and upgrading. what a brilliant "modernization" of an absolutely magnificent estate.

[@wendybutler1681]

With so much respect for the perfection of the original design. Deep respect for the beauty and function. The phrase 'new and improved' makes me cringe.

[@Brandonisfinished]

Yep until a hailstorm comes along and destroys your solar panels!

[@RIZFERD]

Yeah, exaggerating, you haven't seen anything better around the world ;)

[@Brandonisfinished]

@@RIZFERD in Texas they had a $400,000,000 solar field when a hailstorm came and destroyed the entire thing so.. who pays for it? The taxpayers.

[@Brandonisfinished]

@@RIZFERD duh. Ice the size of golf balls hitting glass doesn’t make for the greatest outcome.

[@poppy1779]

This gentleman is definitely the right owner for this house. I reckon the house chose him! 👍🌹

[@timefortea1931]

Absolutely! Imagine what the people who lived there hundreds of years ago would think of the solar panels and heat pumps! They'd be amazed.

[@CelestialForceDigital-ud6sq]

Totally agree. Between how knowledgeable he is to how warm and caring he is I wish every home owner who chooses to renovate such an amazing house were like this.

[@davehoward22]

Suprised someone bought it recently..Houses and land that old have usually been in the same family for centuries

[@LesleyMcLauchlan]

What a treasure of a man restoring this house to Britain's treasured architectural history.

[@DesignedInNola]

mommy

[@ar9rnr]

I always liked the old british architecture from previous centuries. Typical western architecture. We will have to see how it evolves in this 21st century. From the way things are going, we will probably see many mosque-like buildings in the near future.

[@itsramukaka]

@@ar9rnr SAD FOR YOU

[@carlaedgin8708]

She speaks with the passion of someone who is trying to preserve and bring knowledge to beautiful historical houses. No matter what her nationality that is to be respected.

[@Kokose]

that is true, she is very respectful and that is to be admired

[@marynaivanova1370]

No, that’s not passion .That’s no class. Even people on a high management position stop communicate like a high school teenager .

[@catherinepalun972]

@@marynaivanova1370What do you mean ‘ no class’? IMO you seem to have no class writing this! Am I wrong? Please enlighten me if I have got it wrong.🙏🇦🇺

[@yungvino9379]

its the privilege us "lesser beings" don't respect.

[@davehoward22]

When its a listed building,you have to preserve it.

[@DarkHorse-bp3xf]

This has been one of the best house tours I've seen. I greatly appreciate the frankness and lack of pretense in the production presenting this program. It's rare.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Never realised we had pottage every saturday in my 1950s childhood. Mum boiled pearl barley with onions, the bones from the 2 breasts of lamb that were the week's meat for 6 of us. Then added carrots, turnips, potatoes and best of all sage dumplings.

[@suziefarrell8297]

Ohhh sage dumplings! Yum!

[@dancingmolly3878]

What a wonderful woman the Viscountess is! I am so proud to have her as a member of our aristocracy. How respectful she is and how willing to learn of our traditions and customs here in the Kingdom. In return I would LOVE to learn so much more about where Julie is from in America and her american history, traditions and customs. There are two things I love the most about coming from the Kingdom: The first is that we are surrounded by, and live our ancient history every single day. From almost babyhood, we are exposed to thousands of years of history which I am sure we almost absorb by osmosis! The second is that we are influenced by thousands of years of cultural exchange, (whether some of us care to admit it or not). Personally I am immensely proud of the Kingdom's multi-cultural identity. It is something worth celebrating as much and as hardcore as we can. Thank you Julie, for choosing to be an increasingly bright and trailblazing part of our multicultural history.

[@redessa01]

I saw a video on her channel a while back where she and her husband were looking at some of the documentation of from his ancestors. Among them were invitations to coronations and a certificate of some type of honor given in New Orleans, Louisiana (sorry, I don't recall the specifics). It was funny because she was super excited about the coronations and wondering if they would get invited to the next one (this was before Queen Elizabeth II passed) and couldn't have cared less about the thing from America. Meanwhile, her husband was dismissive of the royal invitations and was fascinated by the American certificate. Each of them was so much more interested in what was not commonplace to their own upbringing.

[@CinderellaCellar]

As a Californian, I must say visiting the United Kingdom is like walking through the land of fairytales, and I’m quite jealous of the beautiful historic surroundings you guys are exposed to every single day! I’d trade our palm trees with your historic castles any day!

[@saraphena]

not "multicultural", America was founded by Brits, England is the root of American culture. Would not be surprised at all to see English or Norman ancestors in the Viscountess' family tree.

[@rachealtackett940]

I'm American, and although I love my country and it's history, I am drawn to British history and find it very interesting. Particularly, Tudor to Victorian eras. I love learning about the old homes and people's attire. I can trace one of my ancestral lines to the 1620s in America, and they came from England.

[@timefortea1931]

Giles is a man with a vision! The house is in good hands with him. He's using modern technology to preserve it for the future. Fab!

[@carole3708]

Agreed. I would have liked to have known a bit more about him, though....

[@danieldmyers]

Julie, it’s such a treat to watch you tour these properties. You’re such a kind soul and genuinely excited to learn about every aspect of these historic properties. Don’t ever let people’s jealous remarks about your intro get to you. Keep living your best life girl. 🫶

[@conniemaniaci3612]

Put your hands in your pockets. Geez

[@danieldmyers]

@ what?

[@lisaess9782]

"When I married into the British aristocracy..." girl, so relatable!

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

😂😂😂

[@CUBErt000]

She married earl of Sandwich 🤣

[@SynthiaVan]

Yeah that's about when I stopped watching and went to the comments.

[@isabelmcandrew3909]

She speaks soooo weird and takes weird spaces between her words

[@TheRedHoodie]

I was 100% interested until this line. I’m out. I don’t care a single bit any more. Thanks, Vicountess or whatever of Sammich. You’re not doing yourself any favors. Also, *what* small town outside Chicago? The rich love to say this when they mean one of the supremely moneyed Chicago neighborhoods, and not somewhere like Manteno, Frankfort, Gilbert, etc. I bet she’s North Shore money, two generations deep.

[@dreampurplequeen1]

Would have loved to see more of the actual house 🤔

[@veebee3837]

Thank you, was skimming through and saw a lot of hanging out in the garden

[@Odo55]

We could do without the same intro about marrying into the British aristocracy....

[@langyd4518]

wow British people are touchy…and a little bit nuts

[@dreampurplequeen1]

@@langyd4518 not British.. true blue American

[@trawlins396]

​@@Odo55so she's wrong for marrying a Viscount?

[@trixbox7]

I think it's great that these types of channels exist - to showcase the simply amazing architecture and history that I feel should never be lost. We won't ever see this type of thing again once it vanishes. Should be cherished forever. Thank you for the tour!

[@melissadaley3215]

Thank You, Giles for preserving and protecting this historic estate, whilst bringing the necessary elements forward in the most sympathetic, environmentally sensitive manner.

[@meghanoel99]

Omg as a girl living in a small town a few hours from Chicago too, you’re living my absolute dream! Not only getting to tour and learn about all of these beautiful old homes but getting to live in one yourself!! Incredible and I LOVE these videos! ❤❤

[@christinagarcia6405]

I applaud him for properly restoring this home! I just love that.

[@zapot66]

I love old houses especially Tudor manors. This was so informative and heart warming that the owner has the best interest to restore the structure. Awesome Beautiful 😊

[@patriciagriffith7402]

Did you know the Tudors were very melanated

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

What an absolute privilege to have the money and the foresight to own and modernize such an historic and beautiful manor! Bet it's haunted as hell! 😉

[@thomasewing2656]

Which is why they didn't want to show us the rest of the property!

[@brynnharris-hamm1321]

No such thing as haunted 🙄

[@phulnelson]

@@brynnharris-hamm1321 ditto.

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

I would HOPE it's haunted!! Too magnificent a house for it not to be!!

[@JessicaOlzzon004]

Ye it is, swedish ghost hunting team did an investigation there, there was some story that the daugther of some Nobel man went into the secret tunnels/rooms and there was a Pet monkey thst followed, she Commited scuicide and the monkey got trapped with her and eventually passed as Well. Many other stories as Well bit I don’t Remember them. To vad they didn’t mention any of that…

[@BrianWatts-i1b]

I'm a retired fire officer with specialist responsibilities for historical and heritage buildings within my area of responsibility. Good to see that this chap is going to see to it that the building is going to be looked after

[@aarons6935]

Sure you are.

[@malshiwanagasooriya3145]

I never tire watching these shows. Nothing is more interesting and exciting than digging the history of centuries old mansions. If the wall could talk, what fascinating stories and secrets we may uncover.

[@aerado_0]

They speak both with enthusiasm and excitement as they talk about history and the actual restoration of the place.

[@maihindess1]

I went there in 2014, before he took over in 2019..I spent a long time pausing this video while I compared it to my photos..😃..The gardens look the same, but the inside has completely changed..😯...A wonderful day out, I do recommend..😊

[@just_kos99]

Wow, and I thought the house I grew up in in Portsmouth, New Hampshire was old! It was built in the 1700s, but this one? Gorgeous! So glad it's being so well-attended.

[@marilynmitchell2712]

Here the very first western houses were built in about 1840; before that there were Indian villages. Most of the "old" houses I have seen were built around 1890

[@tianna1116]

Helen, you grew up in an 18th century home?! That’s remarkable!! I’d love to live in and care for a home that old ❤

[@reeses_piecesblessingsbupo5309]

I grew up in Oklahoma and the oldest historic homes here are in the middle to late 1800’s I believe. The Native American reservations here are the oldest and only thing that would predate that except for some old Viking runestones in runestone park in heavener, Ok.

[@Odo55]

@@marilynmitchell2712 Sorry to say but you are mistaken about that by over 100 years.😀

[@ditzygypsy]

@@marilynmitchell2712Where is “here”? Are you here in BC, Canada? That sounds about right (roughly) for here on the west coast. Like in Victoria, BC, which is my favourite city in Canada, followed by Montreal (I haven’t been to the Maritimes, sadly). I think Tod House and Craigflower Manor are the oldest (both built in the 1850s).

[@azlindy4147]

Love the history and commentary but would have liked to see more of the house itself. What does a Tudor bedroom look like? And what were the bathing / toilet facilities like? Did they have closets or just large wardrobes? Etc.

[@charlottesmail1056]

Love your videos, I'm an American, but I love the British history, being 92% DNA from the UK countries. You open up a world to us that shows our heritage and I appreciate it so much.

[@Likeasir-77]

I'm with you on that! Here in the US, they knock down homes from the 1960's and 70's to build new ones. It's so sad how we treat old buildings here😢

[@vegandolls]

I'm basically an earl of sandwiches myself

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

i've been known to hurl a sandwich.

[@annanardo2358]

I'm the Viscountess of Antipasto !!! 😃 All joking aside any girl would welcome the idea of marrying into the aristocracy ..😃 I know I would !😊

[@janegarnham]

omg love a good sandwich 😂 Living in Asia atm and have to make them myself 😂

[@nancyrobertson8661]

And I thought you were the Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl.

[@tonylittle3508]

Hi. I am the Count of Piesanchips.

[@babalonbarbie7352]

Now, if they had only shown more of the actual house, that would be grand.

[@alegnalavieenrose8120]

“Welcome to the drawing room”. No room seen, just her. I expected a panned view of said drawing room, but hey. I expect to see interiors when watching house tours.

[@MM-Iconoclast]

For you curious Georges, economist Giles Keating bought Athehampton House in 2019 for 7m. It was listed at 7.5.

[@philips5148]

I like Giles, you can tell he is authentic and real, and is the perfect fit for this house. The great room was brilliant, I just wish we could have seen more of the rest of the house. Thank you Giles, I wish nothing but the best for you.

[@IfAllElseFails_Ctrl_Alt_Del]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that he is restoring it, by bringing back it's original beauty. He is enhancing it's historic charm with new age, ECO friendly technology & doing it with so much love & passion. Thank you sir, for preserving such a beautiful, one of a kind, historic property. It would be an absolute dream, to be able to stand in your beautiful home. Unfortunately as a single mother, I can only admire & appreciate it from behind my phone screen😅. I'm an American, but I love British history & it's whimsical beauty. Combining the old with the new, in such a seamless way. It hurt to see that stunning kitchen, being defaced in such a way. Thank you for bringing back its original charm & Beauty.

[@krustymudracer]

Those huge Tesla lithium batteries are far from eco-friendly. All of the dirt they moved to repair the gardens was also far from eco-friendly.

[@cloudb.1071]

539 years old! Amazing! 💖

[@susankerr9521]

Athelhampton is in incredibly good condition! I'm glad it has a "good steward" to care for it. The incorporation of solar power into the overall property's fabric is brilliant.

[@emilybronk575]

That has to be so unreal to see in person. Something from hundreds of years ago, with a whole lot of history to it! The owner did a wonderful job taking over this house and preserving the legacy that it holds!

[@Quantumland-mg9qz]

the new owner has done a great job in preserving our civilization and culture.

[@edwardmiller9611]

Next you must kick out all the Muslims.. .

[@renujayajaya]

So appreciative of people who are restoring and preserving these old grand buildings with so much character and historic value! They are marvels compared to the dull, plain crap they build now!!!

[@funkefarm]

I am so thankful Julie is doing this. There are so many intimate details that the owners share about the stunning homes that are so amazing and surprising

[@369blueneptune]

I just adore Julie's gracious and unpretentious manner. She's a jewel. 🧡

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Someone named “Giles” should 100% own a Tudor mansion. Perfect❤

[@janetheard4357]

That’s what I thought too ❤❤. He’s a lovely man

[@bluelakesail]

It must be so fun to walk around the house and gardens as the owner just exploring and imagining. Like being in a museum after hours.

[@ziploc2000]

Thank you both for the tour! My parents used to have a house in Beaminster, so I have visited Mapperton and Montacute several time each, but never Athelthampton. If I heard Giles right and got my back of the envelope calculations correct, he has about 330 solar panels up. That seems high so maybe I heard wrong. We have 23 and are also net zero for our much smaller house in Oregon, but that's a 10-15 year investment minimum for us before they pay for themselves. Electricity is cheap here in Oregon, and also mostly renewable energy from hydro-electric, but we wanted to go Solar while we had the funds. Our max potential generation is 10.5 kW at local noon, but we were only hitting 9kW on the Summer Solstice because nothing is ever perfect.

[@DD-bx8rb]

Who gives a shit about solar panels

[@jennifercole960]

I have never been as excited for a KZbin channel as I am for THIS ONE!! I absolutely LOVE this Manor!! My ancestry is English/Scandinavian/German. We definitely hail from somewhere in England. I believe there is a hill there called Blackford Hill. I am a Blackford, my maiden name! I have always wanted to go to England and I truly hope I get to someday.❤️

[@brightphoebesays]

Oh you must! I'm Canadian, same heritage as you, and going back to England was like going home after hundreds of years away. Everything so familiar, and felt so right. My maternal grandmother was born there, immigrated to Canada as a child with her family. I took her surname, to honour my connection to England.

[@Challenger2A7]

Blackford Hill is in Edinburgh, so it looks like you might be Scottish!

[@Challenger2A7]

​@@brightphoebesays Though I live in the north of England, I used to spend a lot of time in a very old town called Rye, on the south coast, and the hotel visitors' book could be heartbreaking. A woman from Cincinnati wrote "I am home at last." Another American woman's husband told me his wife was refusing to leave unless she could return to Rye within six months at the most. There were many more comments like these.

[@MBGore-g5g]

Giles is just brilliant! The work he has done and will be doing is amazing! I would love to tour that magnificent place and able to try to imagine living during the Elizabethton age. What a treat that would be. Wonderful program, thank you Julie and Giles . 😊😊😊

[@Ekam-Sat]

I live in Dorchester and am a member of the Preservation Society. This was one of the best tours I have seen of this great home. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to view this house and all the other Preservation Society properties here in Dorchester. We are proud of the preservation efforts made and the history of our beautiful city.

[@gilliananddave6846]

Beautiful house most of us could only dream of, just love it. A real 😢credit to the owner who has worked so hard and ploughed in a lot of his money .

[@michaelbressette2599]

That manor house is simply stunning in its simple state. Its no over dressed or adorned but is appointed with stone reliefs & carvings that amaze me. This makes this 0place a special one & I would love to spend a week in a home like this just wandering & looking at all the craftsmanship of its construction. Pottage is a wonder thing during the Autumn & in a house like that seems fitting. I make pottage a lot cause its a one pot meal & typically fortified with the most nutrient dense ingredients too to help fortify the body for cold months. Thank you for the experience.

[@leahzaloudek6978]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! 2 unique perspectives bridging where we've been and where we're going. More like this, please! I hope you can show us another room when you go back for the aperol spritz... but it's ok just to walk around those grounds, too!

[@jacquelinehecht7256]

It’s nice to hear an American so passionate about the history of these beautiful old English houses

[@rythmblood27]

I think you’d be surprised how many Americans are actually enamored with the incredibly beautiful architecture & history of England/Great Britain! I’m a middle aged American guy interested in many different things but I love these digital tours with added historical facts of these amazing pieces of architectural history.

[@wwpetko-6760]

I’m an American originally from Louisiana now in North Carolina and stumbled upon this video and just love it. I find these homes absolutely fascinating.

[@marynaivanova1370]

People just fascinated by history ,

[@juliemathews5115]

Yes because most of our ancestors came from there. Mine came from Essex also Wales

[@heatherstew913]

Giles is my spirit animal! Speaking as an ordinary American that could only dream of owning a manor such as this.

[@rolon-will3362]

I’m a Brit from the South of England, because of my job I have always ended up hanging out with Americans. To any out in the USA, definitely consider visiting the UK, it seems to thrill you guys to see the history that you find everywhere in our country. Europe is amazing in general, but regardless of your pre-US heritage, the UK and Ireland seem to speak to you guys, quite emotionally, through our common current language. I’ve been on day trips with Americans and seen them in tears more than once. You won’t regret a visit, come in summer, it really doesn’t rain that often. 😉

[@jennypalmer331]

I live in Australia and so we have nothing this age and so I found it very very interesting. Using solar panels is brillant .Thank you

[@primem1]

Absolutely brilliant program. The presenter is dynamic and totally brought the issues to life. How lovely and we need more of her enthusiasm and life injecting harmony. I would love to see her taking on a wider role in presenting. Congratulations, be yourself always!! A triumph.

[@historybarf]

Y’all leave Julie alone. She is a very lovely person.

[@pjmoseley243]

I havent read anything that is to the contrary .

[@valor101arise]

You can be lovely and annoying....more than one thing

[@wpbrigham]

I agree, she's an American so what? She's lived in the UK for over 20 years. At least she cares enough to learn about British culture, unlike Meghan Markle. Give her some respect and credit. As an American, I am ashamed of Meghan Markle and what she has done. Julie has embraced the culture and history of England. I hope to visit someday, the land my ancestors came from. I am proud to have English blood.

[@historybarf]

@@wpbrigham I finally made it to the UK when I was 57 years old. Except for the Covid ban, I’ve been back twice a year since. 😂

[@sophitsa79]

Was she the one who wrote Spare? ​@@wpbrigham

[@lucycloverlincoln111]

this show never fails to impress.

[@Katherine_Allen]

I'd love to try that recipe. It looks perfect for a winter's day.

[@sherikay7852]

Yes, would be awesome to have a section with the recipes! Please! My husband and I love creating new meals.

[@Juanita-gf4te]

The great thing about pottage was that it could be added to everyday by whatever was on hand. I mean among the peasantry - they might if lucky have some bacon to add and potatoes, corn etc until it got thicker and thicker and more flavoursome, until they had to use it all up and start a new pot.

[@Blooderfly17]

I'm so glad I found you! I love historical homes and the architecture ❤ thank you for sharing these!

[@dainfarley9057]

Superb show thanks 👍 I’m a working class bloke from Manchester, although now live in Australia. To see this house is amazing to me and wonderful what this guy is doing, I like what the lady said with that this is all our history. it’s shared now yes and it’s great that someone as ‘low born’ as me can get to see such an incredible building with all its beauty and history.

[@IBmisspeppermint]

@ 24:00 min (appx) Solar panels and solar water heaters are SO helpful What a great tour, thank you.

[@crystalnewman4238]

I'm so glad. To see that this gentleman restored. This. Manor. Back it's. Beautiful. I love it. Thank you Julie for showing. It

[@tereasia]

Insane that this house is still standing! Wonderful!

[@diannemiller1895]

Stone is pretty much permanent. It's the roof if not protected would hav destroyed the inside. Imagine 😮!! The yr 1485 !! What a treat to walk thru tour....maybe evn eat a Tudor meal. Changed planes in London but that's all.

[@Weiseorgelspieler]

I would have never ever thougt that this house is so old! This looks like 19th neogothic at least from the outside. Great! thank you!

[@simonnoel649]

The house and grounds are open to the public (for a fee). Went last year, so watched the video to recapture those beautiful memories. If you get chatting with the guides, they might even show you the secret door and hidden release mechanism. Well worth a visit :)

[@cmaden78]

You can tell he really loves what he's doing it's always nice to see❤

[@alfredosauce9163]

Your comment reminded me of yzma telling kronk to pull the lever

[@florarix2210]

Wonderful to see this place being preserved. It is amazing. So many of these places are left to deteriorate. Such a shame. Love also to see the enthusiasm that both of you have. We need more people like you in this world. Thank you.

[@lou-louh5954]

11:56 Anyone else notice her nearly hit the poor fella in the face. Great content and to see what effort has gone in to restoring this old gem.

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

🤣

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

What an incredible home! I'm so glad they're doing the renovations and adding the solar and everything to make it livable and sustainable and restoring so much of the original as much as possible. Those Gardens are extraordinary I am so so glad we got to see it exclamation point Thank you thank you viscountess for showing them to us

[@algvauxhall]

Bringing this estate into the modern age, while hiding the solar panels & heat pump, & keeping the beauty of it all, is genius. Deffo got the best owner.

[@lynnfarrington8651]

The passion, frankness and care you both expressed is truly wonderful. I drove past Athelhampton on our way home from holiday. I so wanted to stop and look in. However I will come back. Thank you for sharing this wonder old house and to the new custodian you have raised a phoenix

[@ravenhill_the_crusader_1968]

i have family in Dorset, beautiful part of the country.

[@skeovkp48598]

This is so inspiring and Giles is doing an incredible job. I wish I had the money, energy, enthusiasm, confidence and knowledge to take on a project like this!

[@JanWilson-i4h]

I visited this lovely House in the early 1990's fascinating House ❤

[@PureNightmare]

I long to be as excited about something in my life like this lady and historic buildings/history

[@queenboudicca31]

What a beautiful place.

[@niagara6015]

I would love to see what these beautiful gardens look like in summer. It would have also been nice to see more of the interior of the house.

[@nancyrobertson8661]

What a fascinating video. Thank you Julie, for taking me back in time before the madness of our modern age.

[@AP-fb1rg]

You're a saint for making such a sacrifice. How blessed we are to be given a brief glimpse onto how much you've suffered for all Brits. You are a saint.

[@Goofydoog]

Now, I understand Tudor style better now. Thanks to this show.

[@mukundkharade906]

Some rare moments when I am speechless by beauty of wonderful things , these days its happening quiet often when I see Cotswold and other wonderful places and today , Wonderful piece of history well preserved , beautiful..... An house from 15th century wonderful. Thank you for the wonderful our of this wonderful and beautiful place. Regards Mukund

[@angelacharin636]

Beautiful old buildings. Love the gardens and the modern energy conversion. ❤

[@fridakahlua6674]

Giles youre the best! Thats all I can say. The best custodian this Tudor Mansion ever owned. Thank you for preserving it in the most modern way.

[@meichelle2000]

I really wish we could have seen more of the actual house.. Too much time on the "modernization" and not enough on the house itself

[@jomama5186]

These homes should all be preserved and protected. BRAVO !!!!

[@jassonsw]

Used in the 1972 film Sleuth with Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine.

[@monthandley3979]

Also used in a sleeper with pre-Downtown Abbey's Maggie Smith & Hugh Bonneville called From Time to Time c2009

[@symbasmith3049]

@@monthandley3979I ❤️ that movie. So happy they finally made it available in the U.S.!👏🏻🥰

[@simplyrickeeta]

Love it! Old homes are works of art. So masterful and majestic. The modern touches supporting the preservation are genius. Amazing history, lovely tour, energetic host, fantastic guide/owner.

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Leave Julie alone..shes married to an english viscount..shes an inspiration and does a lot for Mapperton estate wich she and her husband are running at the momnent after her inlaws the countess and earl ofbsandwitch retired..and is a mother on top of all that..i recomend her and her familys Mapperton estate channel..and the garden tours with her mother in law the countess of sandwitch.

[@earthcat]

I ❤ everything about this. What a gift this man has given. Julie has become quite the documentation.

[@commonsense246]

Fabulous Julie, just fabulous!

[@LumiSisuSusi]

Such a wonderful episode. What an incredible house and restoration

[@thomaswinston5142]

One of my direct antecedents was knighted by Henry VII in 1487.

[@jamielandis4606]

I love seeing ancient building meets 21st century. Great tour!

[@joshschneider9766]

9:53 i wonder how many times a viscountess did kitchen prep in there in its entire history. im gonna bet just her. shes a second city saint. proud of sharing a hometown with her!

[@adamthepugh]

I recognized the house from Julian Fellowe’s From Time to Time. Thank you, so much for the tour! What a gem!

[@ChannelWright]

Although a bit contrived, I’m glad they made it and I enjoyed watching it. I doubt they actually eat that kind of food off of metal plates (they probably enjoy much nicer, high-end fair when the cameras are off). Also, I would’ve liked to have seen more of the interior of the house and a little less focus on the solar power, and they never mention the drawbacks such as the hazards of mining the materials for it, as well as the manufacture and disposal of it, as there is no such thing as a perfect solution to these problems.

[@davidbamford4721]

That is a really marvellous Lemon-Scented Gum that you were seated beneath. The leaves, when crushed smell like lemons.

[@EH23831]

I’m amazed a gum would grow in that cold climate!

[@louannpoovey5867]

I just fell upon this series. Absolutely love tours and history!!!

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

I would just love to have a greenhouse half that size. My hobby is growing cactus and succulents. If I had that solar set up, I'd heat the greenhouse in winter so I could use it year around here in New England.

[@WilliamAkins-rw2hv]

Loved this video! Julie is a great tour guide. I'd also love to hear about his life prior to this project.

[@Ann-sf6od]

I realize it may not be most important aspect but wondering how much did it cost to install solar panels...how long will it take to make that cost back?

[@pioneercynthia1]

It's called the "solar payback period" and it's six to ten years. Shorter than I would've _ever_ expected!

[@pioneercynthia1]

It's a good question!

[@WouterSwiegers]

Very relaxing presenting. Great camera work. Great episode and she is still so humble.

[@susanhansonart]

Absolutely amazing ...well done Giles .What a labour of love , BRILLIANT !

[@dustinabc]

35:29 Make sure you don't ask about the environmental impact of solar panel and battery manufacturing! I'm pretty sure they also got some money from the gov't for buying specifically approved products.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Wonderful house , great job done in restoration and showing around. Hope it stays in their family for many years, and looked after thats the important part, the continuation and the zeal.