LAMB MANOR - House of the Year 2015

Lamb Manor is the WSJ 2015 House of the Year! Take a before and after tour of this beautiful Victorian home that was lovingly restored.

[@stacyhughes5530]

After I picked my jaw off the ground...the only words I could mutter out...was " Holy Sh*t" !!!! I loved every bit of EVERYTHING!

[@cf8959]

Pick up my mouth off the floor GORGEOUS!!!! Homes like this are why I love everything Victorian. They did everything with craftsmanship, quality and artistry. I love everything about this home. Can you adopt me?

[@morgana9981]

What a labor of love. Stunning....

[@robertbatalo3248]

So glad nobody "modernized" this beautiful work of art.

[@marvellkairupan444]

😄

[@StonedustandStardust]

Whoever restored this beautiful lady, God bless you! Especially for freeing those elegant porches!

[@eunicecuim6951]

Lindo maravilhoso

[@kristineguetschow9134]

I love it! The house was not abandoned and not vandalized, but made new again. I love every single improvement. Thank you for showing this restoration to us!

[@Marilyns888]

This is the most amazing renovation I have seen so far

[@victoriahart2987]

One of the most beautiful houses I've ever seen. Absolutely lovely!

[@chrismatteson2337]

Love that it was restored and not remuddled again.

[@marks6406]

The architect slayed it on this one........ bravo to the architects and designers !!

[@cameronfarley5910]

The fact that they were able to restore this house and make it look THAT good is amazing enough as it is, but people, come on! 5:58 Why is nobody talking about this?! That’s an ELEVATOR! A VINTAGE elevator! How freaking rare and cool is that?!

[@icemancometh8679]

Haha! I thought it was a window!

[@suzannesantoya5917]

My parents had a home like that they own til they passed at the age of 92. They lived in it for over 70yrs I loved the porch

[@leeluv96]

Although I don't like the furnishings, I understand why that style was chosen. I like most of the finishings, I say most because while the brick was installed expertly, I could see that the exposed walls made the rooms very dark and closed in. Over all, the house is beautifully done!!❤

[@housekaboodle8445]

Thank you leeluv96 for such a nice comment.

[@amandam1137]

Lol what's not to like

[@leeluv96]

@@amandam1137 I literally said what I did and didn't like in detail. Beauty is perceptive. Not everyone will like the same things.

[@amandam1137]

leeluv96 my question stands

[@leeluv96]

@@amandam1137 Well re-read and there you find your answer.

[@laurablakeley6559]

House is magnificent and exquisite.

[@carolweaver3269]

Stunning renovations! So very exquisite! Wish I could have afforded this home!

[@kimfrion6177]

I can't say enough about this house. OMG this is so Beautiful. It great to see that the restorers get and did there best not to take soul out of the house. I am very sure that it costs a bloodey fortune!! If I had the money I would buy it. It's Beautiful!!!!

[@myhappynest6125]

What a beautiful restoration!

[@marlahlavac3461]

OH THIS IS OUT OF A FAIRY-TAIL .... OF MY DREAMS .... EXQUISITE THIS WAS TRULY AN ACT OF LOVE !!!! ...

[@judithmcbride4023]

Marla… you have taken the words right out of my HEART!!! NOTHING COULD BE MORE PERFECT!!!! I am soo in LOVE with this BEAUTIFUL HOME!!! Oh, what I wouldn’t give to be able to see it in person!!!! A DREAM COME TRUE!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💔

[@janetcarbone4213]

Lovely. Thanks for saving it and decorating it appropriately

[@Latosha_C]

I love the architecture of various Victorian Homes. It reminds me so much of my hometown in Pittsburgh, PA. Most of the homes have been renovated and turned into apartment complexes or B&Bs. Thank you for sharing.

[@1966Hemi426]

You did a beautiful job restoring it. Enjoy it.

[@gloriahanes6490]

It takes a great deal of vision and an endless amount of cash to restore a huge Victorian manor. If you do the work yourself, it can be daunting though you will spend less as contractors are more expensive than materials. Restoring four Victorian homes in twelve years proved to be quite an achievement thus leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation in the 21st century. SAVE A VICTORIAN

[@BreannaMae]

How stately! I love this house and would buy it in a heartbeat!

[@ButterCupMMXXIII]

Absolutely stunning!! Of course it goes without saying that the front verandah is perfectly blissful! All of the stained glass windows, the kitchen (oh my beating heart!), the below level, and all of the detail into each and every inch of the house and gardens - simply stunning. One surprise which, in my opinion, can be improved upon is the attic. What I would have done was to create a serendipity "museum" here, much like old time attics would have been, where children would often find themselves, complete with an old dollhouse, rocking horse, trunks filled to the brim with treasures, piles of old books, magazines, and letters in bundles with ribbon; wardrobes filled with dress-up clothes, etc. I would have finished the walls and ceilings to modern day specs, used period wall paper. An attic is an ideal place to cram old collections and ephemera, properly displayed, and awaiting discovery for each person! Thanks so much!

[@housekaboodle8445]

I am so happy you enjoyed the video of Lamb Manor.

[@lindadurning9938]

One of the most spectacular houses I️ have ever seen!! Just incredibly beautiful!!!! I’ve always wanted a house like this since I️ was a little girl, but not in this lifetime, but I️ can dream!

[@petermorin442]

Antedon Did you see the Giant Giraffe in the Attic ( O' Wonder of Wonders ) It was all lit up from the inside out ... And the Monkey hanging from the rafters ... Take a Second & Third Look ... Everything seemed so very whimsical with just a hint of magical ... don't you think ?

[@natashasemrau3670]

How wonderful to see an old house get a new coat of paint and fixed up to great shape. I don't care if it was the house of 2015, it will still look good today. Thanks for sharing the video with us.😍😍😍😍😍

[@strictlybusiness557]

Now we are talking, as a carpenter and builder I'm in awe of the restoration results. I'm definitely in love with it.

[@wendymathews1030]

I can’t even begin to imagine the pure joy of living in this absolutely stunning home! The restoration is quite simply out of this world. Thank you for sharing your incredible home with us. Wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@susankelley8969]

The top floor was a fun place!! Such elegance all over ! Enjoyed watching

[@jennifermasiello2128]

Just gorgeous! This has always been my dream home.😍

[@earllutz2663]

What a beautiful home.

[@1065Olivia]

Positively stunning! Thank you for sharing this incredible restoration!

[@housekaboodle8445]

Your welcome. The owners at the time shared their home with me to feature. The house has since then sold to new owners.

[@nancyyonce2906]

IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL,,,,,,,,,,,THANK YOU

[@mikay6779]

I love how they still kept the style and add little features!!

[@Nova7400]

LOVE the dark wood paneling and brick veneers--most people just throw up that awful sheetrock. It looks stunning.

[@vh2337]

Very well done restoration, the attic space is pretty neat.

[@pamelajohnson2748]

I love Victorian houses they are gorgeous I love the porches and everything's about them

[@dianemitchell5142]

Just so so wonderful marvelous.!

[@coreyanderson1457]

That's a beautiful job you guys did. Congratulations on your beautiful home!

[@rohanbrown3283]

The restoration looks amazing!!👍I love the room at 2:53 and the kitchen

[@miriambucholtz9315]

Such a beautiful, gracious restoration.

[@katcammarata5040]

This is my favorite by far. Love the details you added.

[@yolandagarza7897]

It is the most beautiful house of the year 👍And the years that are yet to come. 👏

[@brendapugh4809]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@LindaJB2]

Absolutely gorgeous! Another saved, beautiful home!

[@ludmilakotovski1837]

Fantastic renovation job!

[@bobolpatrick3789]

tres belle maison tres belle restauration bravo!!!!!

[@peggytaylor8333]

Every detail thought out . Beautiful

[@mmlangner]

Congratulations! Just beautiful!

[@joannewilliams2658]

Beautiful Manor

[@tomboyjessie1352]

Wow, you're able to fix the place without destroying and modernizing it.

[@gdstiger9319]

Absolutely magnicent!

[@susan5301]

Stunning!

[@chadsimmons6347]

hey my place needs a make-over...bring it on please?...nice job that house looks GREAT!!!

[@4eversunnyst.petersburg244]

Gorgeous ❤️They did it up right!

[@marjorielanka7059]

Wow! That's impressive!

[@strawberryplains5029]

A lot of work but too much wood for my taste.

[@puddlespickles8810]

I love them, my dream to own one

[@lynnrose7562]

Magnificent!

[@housekaboodle8445]

I am glad you found Lamb Manor, the original owners who won House of the Year would love your comment.

[@l.c.136]

Wow. Looks superb!

[@lorascelsi8102]

Love it. Awesome.

[@joanwiebe3654]

Wow what a restoration!! Attic is amazing !!

[@bear4281]

Pretty...pretty...pretty!

[@davidwayne9982]

I like the BLUE better. Interior was GORGEOUS.. bit much wood in the foyer though.. but GREAT JOB.

[@sidior12]

Actually it was remodeled, not "restored."

[@kimberlygill8212]

Truly breath taking. Pure genius!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Beautifully done out & probably very age appropriate but personally I found the drapes around the windows a little too heavy & light obscuring. They feel like the are sucking the light out of the place.

[@desireepetitdemurat8660]

Sarah Strong I totally agree with you.

[@jeanetteweinschel4346]

gorgeous

[@candysmith8724]

Tall narrow windows spook the hell out of me!

[@carolweaver3269]

Exquisite!

[@cristinahelenamatheuscoset6207]

Beautiful, wanderful

[@icemancometh8679]

Jeannie, can you help me fix the house? Oh Yes master. Blink! Oh Jeannie, it's beautiful! Your evil sister's not going to come around is she? Oh no master, remember we put her in her perfume bottle and then gave her back to HER master. And the evil Blue Gin? Well he was in the vacuum cleaner in the ocean but I'm not sure now. Still, you did a beautiful job on the house. Oh thank you Master!

[@Lumi_GetClipped]

Lol that’s where I’m staying right now, the owner currently is doing pastoral retreats...

[@petermorin442]

Lucky You !

[@MargieVarner44]

Congrats well done. Unfortunately in Calif these are torn down.

[@elaines5750]

How I could live here :)

[@StallionFernando]

This NOT a restoration, this is a remodel. Big difference.

[@court5231]

WOW!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@redrooster1908]

Wow!

[@patricianunez4025]

Fabuloso!

[@evah5997]

My dream home

[@jenessking1565]

Beautiful! What area of the country is this?

[@lorascelsi8102]

Love it.

[@oltedders]

Did they cover up a brick foundation with that horrendous looking stone? Tacky!

[@alextirrellRI]

It looks like they jacked up the house and put in a totally new foundation. Or a new location? There's one picture where it's next to a gas station, and then it's on a tropical island?

[@oltedders]

@@alextirrellRI Maybe jacked it up to create a full height basement level. Palm trees grow in the South.

[@cw5451]

There are some truly bizarre comments about this video and the incredible restoration of this home.

[@pattineal7375]

Is the outside light green or blue? Each picture shows a different color.

[@housekaboodle8445]

The house was blue before they moved it to the island and then repainted, what I believe is yellow, after they restored it.

[@pinsolomons]

Where is it located? Ceiling fans on the porch?

[@housekaboodle8445]

The house is on a private island type location in South Tampa Bay Florida.

[@silkysue8192]

Who is the composer?

[@tuttie2014]

WOW WOW WOW

[@travis6263]

I want to know what kind of product is on the walls in the attic that they used for insulation?

[@housekaboodle8445]

Hi Donna, I am sorry that I do not know what product it is. The owners who moved this house to the island and renovated it, has since sold the house. If I ever hear from them, I will ask.

[@mskudlarczyk]

Great save but tooooo dark on inside.

[@msboston01]

Actually for once, they kept the original setup and resisted the temptation to paint every board and molding in white, which is sadly happening everywhere these days...

[@larikipe940]

I pretty much despise Victorian shit, but I must complement you on a stunning job of restoring that home. Not my thing by any means, but you have created a very beautiful and stately home. Salute.

[@charlemagne6424]

The only thing I would’ve done differently is use paint colors instead of all that dark wainscoting; otherwise immaculate job.

[@terrythomas790]

Any ghosts enjoying the "new" home?

[@NYricanMinded]

Beautiful!

[@totallydomestic433]

3:34 Spotted Scarlett OHara’s curtain dress

[@larrysmith937]

Let me guess; "you saw it in the window, and you just couldn't resist it!" ---Carol Burnett

[@misha2197]

Wow! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@klattalexis]

What was the total cost of restoration?

[@housekaboodle8445]

It was about 2.4 million dollars that includes filling the home with 1900s antiques.

[@ShaneyElderberry]

This is a mansion, not a manor. If it was a manor, it would be difficult to see any of the neighbors' homes. Manors feature so much property, it is frequently easier to measure it in square miles. As a side note, the home is not bad, but let us hope the next set of owners fix all the slipshod work & remove the contemporary features.

[@cf8959]

What’s with the monkeys in the attic?

[@florencecavallaro4599]

who owns it?????

[@cantalibre4708]

Interior too dark...