Old photos of The Rectory and Preparing for the next phase

[@lygourd]

Wow, new windows ordered, original stair panelling discovered, and old photos of the house--what an exciting episode!

[@maryt6010]

I absolutely love the deep door entry paneling for each room. Gorgeous

[@barbaraheinbeck4778]

My opinion…since the hallway is small I would hesitate painting the walls a dark color which will make it seem smaller. Since you took the wall down to open it up you don’t want to add dark walls and have it feel small again.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Well put!

[@JudithAtyeo-xn6tm]

Really good episode. I’m still flabbergasted by how circuitous the route that the pipes have to take to get hot water into the main house! I wonder whether there could have been a way of positioning the boilers closer, and the piping being more direct, when the heating system was installed by the previous owners. The water must lose a fair bit of heat having to travel the distance it does.

[@green4661]

Its old council contracts, needed jobs for the boys

[@joanns5250]

It was lovely to see the old photos of the rectory. Reconfiguring the plumbing sounds like a monumental job. Thank goodness for the professionals!

[@TheRectory1812]

Yep! There's lots we will tackle ourselves, but plumbing isn't on that list! 🙂

[@jillfoster6369]

How wonderful meeting the daughter who used to live there. Just brilliant.

[@sharonridings7418]

Love the woodwork in the deep color. Maybe the walls in a brighter color to lighten up the space!😊

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

For the back hall, what about putting in a chair rail and add battens to make faux paneling at the bottom. Paint that the oxblood. Then above paint a lighter color or a nice light walpaper. Add some brass finishes and a nice runner and you,'re done.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Oh, I like that! Such an excellent compromise between just woodwork and color drenching. I keep envisioning a medium mossy green wall color with that oxblood woodwork (and now paneling, too, in my vision! 😊). Can't wait to see what they decide on in the end!

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

@Lucinda_Jackson I agree the idea of moss green. Not too dark but not to light. Nice.

[@TheRectory1812]

Great idea! 😊

[@princebuster93]

So glad to here you are getting sash windows, we have them in our Victorian flat, absolutely love them ❤ looking forward to seeing them in 🙂🇬🇧

[@cindym4946]

Just the woodwork in that backstage hall. Color drench would make it very dark. Excited for all the progress on your house!

[@TheSchkings]

I love the idea of painting the backstairs their "original" dark reddish-brown. And the woodwork, too! I think color-drenching might make it too dark, though. (Although it's so hard to tell, since I'm not standing in the space.)

[@annlyon144]

It will make I’d a cosy feeling. I’m sure they will have lights !

[@csharpe5787]

I agree. It would be over powering.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I'm in the "too dark for color drenching" camp. There's nothing more annoying than a space that's perennially too dark, requiring you to turn lights on in the daytime. Ask me how I know... 😂 it looks like a naturally dark space. I do love that you uncovered that pretty millwork at the side of the stairs and the color is beautiful!

[@capodicasa4038]

I agree. Having the walls, at least, in a lighter colour would make the dark wood really pop.

[@JC-nr1ko]

I also think colour drenching will make the area too dark. I had a 1906 house which had really dark green and dark red walls in the original but I painted them light cream and the contrast with the dark wood and cream walls was fabulous.

[@ksweet696]

Wow! So wonderful that you got those photos! My parents inherited a farm in rural Texas on which the house was built around 1890. A woman who was a descendent of the original owners dropped by one day and gave them a photo of what it looked like back then. Such a blessing to connect with its past like that.

[@TamarLitvot]

I vote for painting just the woodwork and stair panels in that color in order to "highlight the woodwork of backstairs." It's so exciting that you have those photos. Wonderful that you got to meet someone who had lived in the rectory when it was still a rectory.

[@elizabethjury2930]

Great to see all the improvements ie demolition. Well done. To be able see photos of the old Rectory is just such a bonus.. Bless the owner of the photos for sharing. 🌻

[@TheRectory1812]

We're very grateful for the photos. It's nice to get a feel for the history of the house, as well as inspiration.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@TheRectory1812 And probably encouraging to see it as a very pretty and livable home! 😊

[@joswearingen3507]

That small wall and woodwork will be plenty of dark. It would be much too cavelike if you did the trendy drench

[@larhumba4233]

Such atmospheric old photos! Lovely to see. Definitely reddish brown on the woodwork, but on the walls might be too dark. Great progress made, you'll be able to move in soon, and use all funds towards the renovation.

[@phyllisbrown6065]

What an enormous undertaking, and you two are doing a marvelous job without going bonkers. Kudos!

[@karenprice8514]

How lovely to see it in it's previous days! It's inspiring... Boy, do you have a lot if large projects... Plumbing, electrical And Windows! Best of times in those tasks! But you're making progress!

[@sbpierce9987]

So great to see the 1946 photos!

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Lovely reveal of the back stairs panelling and the original colour 👍🏻. So excited for the plumbing & electrics to-be installed !!!!!

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

My goodness your home is going to be fabulous - don't lose heart - for renovators things take twice a long.

[@TheRectory1812]

Thank you!

[@evitasdad]

How wonderful to see photos of when it was used as a rectory !! What a great history record to have and inspire you. I am enjoying and appreciating following your house renovation journey. Thank you and kind wishes from New Zealand.

[@warflair1312]

I’ve watched every episode since you started. Although I knew this was a big job, for some reason this episode really hit that home. This is going to be awesome when it is done and you both must be so excited. You are really motoring now. Very well done 👍 👌

[@TheRectory1812]

This is certainly the scary expensive part of the process. We've had to make a final decision on the windows (£54,000), and the plumbing (approx £50,000 immediately, more later as we add bathrooms), and the electrical installation! The demolition we can do ourselves, and the rebuild and decor we hope to do the majority ourselves, but this middle part requires expensive professionals!

[@robrichards6219]

I loved seeing the old photos.

[@cajsheen2594]

Will you have those original photos copied, they were so charming, and would be lovely to keep with all your renovation mementos! ❤ XXX

[@Mej_Javiky]

Super great tour of the plumbing path. I am always greatful for the whole journey on video and not just cut shots of each location. Opening that back stair case was a briliant idea. Thank you for letting us take this journey with you.

[@dawnmcintyre1804]

Loved the old photos. I'm excited to see the new windows, but I know it will be a while before you're ready for those. Love the reddish-brown color for the trim in the back hall but, although I like rich, dark colors, I think the hall will be too dark if you also paint the walls that same color. Great job, guys. I'm looking forward to each new episode.

[@margiehelberg4594]

It's understandable that the plumbing will cost a lot because of the price of the best modern pumps, tanks, pipes and other hardware and the enormous size of the house. I'm really impressed with what you've achieved so far! You've really done yourselves proud! ❤ Greetings from South Africa

[@janinesabucco5200]

I find the whole process fascinating. I look forward to future episodes. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@judyrosy]

Can't wait to see how the old girl will look with all your furnishings! She's going to be so beautiful!

[@euphoria477]

How amazing to see those old photos of what it used to be like inside, very interesting. In answer to your question I feel like covering the walls in the hall with the paint would make it too dark and enclosed.

[@TheRectory1812]

I think you're right - we will probably just do the stairs, and maybe the other woodwork in that space 🙂

[@melissaeden1219]

How wonderful to get those photos! It's great to see how the house looked earlier as well as to see that you are doing such a sympathetic restoration. All the movement on electrics, plumbing and windows is also very exciting.

[@loriar1027]

Wow!!! Seeing those old pictures of the rectory was amazing!! I love seeing all your progress.

[@melissaegbertson9100]

Awesome progress and how valuable to have the old photos, especially of the stairs! Thanks to daughter of the house for saving and sharing the photos! ❤

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

It is looking more and more like its original state. So exciting! I love the reddish brown on the staircase..... but perhaps not the entire surroundings.And yet, you can SEE the area, so my comment is perhaps useless. Good luck, you are doing a great job. Xx

[@c.klorenz4332]

I absolutely love the work you have already done in the rectory. Things are really progressing nicely and it's very exciting. I'm looking forward to see how the plumbing and electric is done. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@juliehurley9795]

Its coming together now. Love how you are taking it back to it's original single dwelling, I'm sure it is going to look amazing when you are finished.

[@TheRectory1812]

Thank you! We're getting there! 🙂

[@lisalasers]

I had the privilege of seeing this from your very first video. i can hardly believe it’s almost been 10 momths!

[@SuzanneStutzle]

Oh wow, things are coming along. Seeing those photos was interesting and how good to be able to talk to someone who once lived there. I like the servants staircase minus the partitioning wall. Looks so much nicer. The red/brown stairs and side would look nice, even for the attic stairs but I think that that should be all that should be painted a red/brown colour. If there is too much of it I feel it would take the wow factor away from it. But that's just me. Go with your gut feeling, I'm sure you will have the house looking very elegant. I can't wait.

[@lindsayhendrix480]

I loved that wooden mantel around the fireplace in the pictures.

[@sarahjines7791]

Love what you're doing. It is a labor of love indeed, and I know the end result will be beautiful,!

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

Amazing to get photos of the house being lived in!

[@meme-pw8lz]

New sash windows are really going to make such a huge impact! Can't wait to see them in place

[@stephnewman1357]

Sad really what was done to this property. Least its now coming back to its origional purpose of a single home. So much lighter! You have done so much. Progressing nicely. 😄 How lovely seeing the photos of what it did look like 💗

[@bobinabuddy]

Old photos are great

[@Green_House]

wow, Wow, WOW: Now looking so clean and tidy enabling you, and other trades, to see where the build should go. Great old photos - so encouraging. Such an interesting (and expensive) journey you are on. Thanks for letting us be a part of it and your life. 😀

[@ellenmadsen7308]

I think you’re reached the stage where this building is no longer just a house: it’s your home! I know you have a long way to go but I really think you just turned a corner. Those pictures were wonderful.

[@justme5544]

It's amazing how opening the stairwell's makes them look better. How wonderful to get those photos! Thank you to her and you for sharing!

[@girlnorthof60]

This is such an interesting project to follow. I'm enjoying the process and I appreciate all the work you put into creating quality vlogs. Best wishes from Canada.

[@TheRectory1812]

Thank you!

[@carolcalf2032]

Just the wood I think because it could make it very dark

[@ime7918]

Opening out the back stairs really was a big improvement. I think there is a closet under the stairs. It's already looking great. Good job you two,

[@timtaylor1365]

Quite right that the plumbing pipes come up into the toilet area. Everything you do from now on is improving the house, back to a Rectory, that must give you much satisfaction and encouragement.

[@connierowley4931]

It is so exciting to see work moving along. I wait with anticipation for more videos.

[@leannevitale3228]

Old English homes were so cosy looking while being very elegant. Just love them so much. You are doing a wonderful job and I have really enjoyed watching your progress. Love from Australia.🇦🇺

[@katharinaaureliuschrigstro1672]

Just the woodwork in the Brown. The attic stairbannister and other woodwork would look nice in it too. Warm hugs from Katharina

[@fiberotter]

That was fantastic to get pictures of how it looked back then. You both have worked so hard to make the place a home again.

[@susanbrandon7373]

Fascinating to see the old photos of the Rectory with all its opulence!

[@caroletomlinson5480]

Ouch! Those big-cost steps are scary, but your positivity helps fortify those of us running into the same things that have to be done.❤

[@deborahfraser9325]

Wow. You guys are doing such a fantastic job. I love checking in to see how you are holding up as renovating an historic building can be exhausting and to see the latest discoveries. This episode did not disappoint. BTW, painting the stair case in the Reddish Brown would be great but the rest of the hallway needs to be lighter so it feels open and airy. I bet you can find a nice soft yellow or maybe a sage color that would complement the staircase. I'm sure you'll find the right color that you love. Keep going!!

[@AndyCallaway]

Good to see the progress. 👍

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

The camera lady is becoming quite good at following Charlie around. Wonder who she is? The parking area brick wall looks interesting. I bet it will clean up nice with a power wash. Arranging plumbing, electrical, and ordering windows is a huge step forward. Congrats! 👍👍👍

[@TheRectory1812]

The camera lady is beautiful and mysterious! The wall between the two parts of the front parking area is interesting. It seems like there's an older wall and then some newer infill. We might modify it, but it's definitely not been a priority. We have to install an EV charger though, we we'll need to look at that wall and decide where to put it.

[@wendymcphee4531]

Great video. How exciting getting the plumbers and electricians in. Things are really moving along. Also so great to have those photos showing the rooms in all their glory.

[@kasahadragon9499]

Omg the panic in my brain. You said there was the last little bit of demo and showed the back stairs. My brain went straigt into "he wouldn't - nooo." You the panned right and showed how narrow and tight the hall would be and then while panning left the camera aligned more with the stairs than the wall as you were saying "we are going to take out (slight pause) this wall". Omg the relief and then realised how silly my brain was 😂😂 I'd only been awake about 20 minutes and still hadn't had my first cup of tea. Serves me right for being so happy that you uploaded that I didn't get my tea fix before pressing to watch 🤭

[@TheRectory1812]

😂😂😂

[@beezig]

Sometimes contractors price themselves out of a job on purpose, as they dont fancy the job, it's just using your radar to find someone who is genuine. As for the backstairs, I'd mirror the panelling from the staircase on the opposite wall and have feature wallpaper above, maybe a traditional farmhouse scene, maybe, or something that suits the period We did it in our house, and it looks amazing. Good luck with the plumbing and electrics, this is a major step forward.

[@warpedweft9004]

Its also really hard to get someone in to do a small job that legally you can't do yourself without a licence. They all want the bigger jobs. some are now even charging $AU 100 just to give a quote. They will take that off the bill if you accept that quote, but t means you can't afford to get too many other quotes to compare prices. The justification I was given was that it takes time to come to your place to give a quote. Well guess what? It takes me time to get to work every day too and no one pays me for that!

[@BrLambert]

I have to say you are the tidiest demo people I have seen of course you're the clean up crew as well 😀 I think the last photo of the staircases really connected now to back in the day. Exciting time with much to do.

[@sinacarroll]

How exciting, what a gift that the pictures were shared with you, it gives context, a literal snapshot of the life of the house and people who were there, and it gives so much inspiration! Keep going, you're doing great! Bravo!

[@shirleyohearn4982]

Loved seeing the photos. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺

[@noellee.valencia760]

Wow!! Amazing progress. Have love the journey thus far, and look forward to continuing it. Thank you so much for sharing all of it. I absolutely loved seeing the old photos!!

[@gadgethompson3896]

Those pictures are wonderful! It's all going to look marvelous once again! Hang in there!

[@dottiebaker6623]

The back staircase is so lovely and open now! And the bonus of the original paint is wonderful. I wouldn't color drench the entire hallway in the dark color. Maybe the stairs (steps and risers) and the new railing, but not the whole thing - it would take it back to feeling closed in. The original Georgian proportions gave rise to a lovely and airy open space - I'd do as much as I could to keep that feeling. You two have done an amazing amount of work - well done!!

[@myrahaws5148]

Loving the old photos it really helps to see what it will look like. So lovely. Favorite on getting the plumber and electrician lined up and the windows ordered. You have been so busy. Can't wait for the next update.

[@joannlessner1551]

Now the fun begins. Making it livable and furnished again.

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

Don’t fire the camera woman - we love her!

[@GuanoLad]

I loved how excited you were by the photos, until you got to the kitchen, which looked very... of its time.

[@TheRectory1812]

😅😅

[@MicheleGrose]

I love watching every minute with you two ! A new transformation and surprises. The back stairs where you removed the wall, so open now and what a find. I love the color, but on the walls too, may make it too dark. The photos are gorgeous and such a look back to how it really was … Looking forward to next time ! You both bring such joy and a smile ❤

[@toms776]

I love the color of red mahogany paneling. I say go for it!

[@patkilmurray4702]

I'm a huge fan of that dark brown paintwork found in old houses especially old Irish cottages so yes I'm really excited for the final stages as I just know you will get it exactly right.❤

[@cajsheen2594]

You've jumped ahead very quickly! Wonderful! ❤ XXX

[@JennySanderson-st7kv]

just a thought, you never know how things change I would keep the annex completely separate for water, power and heating. If ever you wanted to rent out that space, also better if you needed to sell.

[@aok2727]

It’s so much better with those stairs exposed! I like the idea of the red brown paint on the stairs but feel it will be too dark if you are doing the walls in that same color.

[@cassiebanks]

Absolutely LOVED the pictures of the rectory the way it was before it was turned into apartments. I had to laugh when you talked about the way they ran the pipes from the outbuilding through the parking lot. It does seem a little like the guy who decided to put them there was a little drunk; the closest path between two points and all. I'm in awe that you guys have such a clear view of what you want the house to be. The job looks so overwhelming to me, but I guess if you know what you want it's just a matter of putting one foot ahead of the other. Thank you to the daughter who shared those pictures with you. They were a treat.

[@maryalicemaca1266]

Great idea of taking out the wall for the back staircase. It won’t be as dark.

[@Samkeno54]

Absolutely loved seeing the old photos! I’d definitely have to make copies and display them somewhere in the house. I mean it was like a set from an Agatha Christie, Murder at the Vicarage 😍 can’t wait to see it once it’s liveable again ❤

[@newfoundland3238]

Love Agatha,I was thinking the same thing!

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

The woodwork repainted in the new oxblood colour will be nice - I can see painting the baseboards, doorframes etc in it also. But a very pale wall paint or light wallpaper to set it off. Oxblood on the walls too would make the area feel like you're being swallowed by something. It's still quite a narrow passage so I'd think waiting to do all that until after all the big furniture and so on has gone through and finished gouging the walls.....

[@sharonfowkes7124]

Great to see you have been so busy and have exposed the servant's staircase, also the panelling which is actually back in vogue again so you could panel the dining room ect. Fantastic work from both of you plus lots of ordering of the windows , plumbers, electrician electricians. 🎉.

[@davidbaillie2087]

I love to watch your videos. You are taking such care in restoring the rectory and also trying to fit in new technology where you can. I look forward to them every week.

[@julieknowles7063]

I thnk that unless you have masses of light coming in, the dark brown/red over everything in the hallway will be very dark. Highlighting the wood with a contrasting or lighter tone on the walls would be better. Just my thoughts, if they are of any use.

[@timjames7869]

My memories were of no carpets in the bedrooms? Just scrubbed pine boards. Scrubbed so we had little chance of getting splinters in your bum! Later, as funds allowed, the largest rugs were put in the rooms with Jacobean stain around the edges where boards still showed. Never really had fully fitted carpets. ❤

[@TheRectory1812]

That's exactly how it looks under all the added layers! I am in the process now of removing all the extra layers of flooring. Underneath is exactly what you describe. Pine boards with a stain around the edges. On the ground floor we are hoping to replicate that, and on upper floors we will probably carpet, but the more I look at the old boards the more I like them!

[@donnaschmink1801]

So awesome to see the progress! Well done! Love the old photos so nice of her to share. Wonderful discovery of the woodwork on the stairway. Maybe use period wallpaper to highlight the stairs and woodwork? Super job, guys! Stay dry and warm! Good luck in school!

[@BeckyMontague]

It’s a good idea to upgrade the plumbing & electric. It’s expensive now, but you will be glad to have everything up to current codes.

[@janenewley1014]

Long term…have you considered ground source heating…you have plenty of room in your garden…and it should work out as cheaper than oil….also rainwater harvesting system…not too expensive,,,water for loo flushing and good enough quality for clothes washing…car washing…watering garden…a good idea sp with water rates increasing . Jinxy

[@DeniseRivas-h2t]

Just one question, have you ever thought about changing the hinges on the bathroom doors, so that they open to the insides of the rooms? I’m from Switzerland and you would never find a hallway with a door opening into it. It makes sense, since if there are 2 people walking down the hallway and one has to go into the bathroom, the other either has to walk in front or has to wait until the door is closed again 😊. Just an idea 😁.

[@janeb3024]

I think that you should keep that camerawoman. She does a rather awesome job!🤩

[@patriciaverbeeck8263]

I like the idea of keeping the "red/brown" paint color along with doing the woodwork in the same color in the backstairs area. Either use a cream/ecru paint for the walls or a wallpaper!

[@glynluff2595]

Brown OK for stairs you find it all the time in such houses I’ve seen over the years. Interesting blacksmith loop on side of stairs.

[@caroline9777]

What a difference you are making. I personally think to paint walls and woodwork reddish brown will make that area ever so dark. I would only paint woodwork. Keep the walls a pale colour 😊

[@MelvaOBrien]

Fantastic explanation of how all the plumbing is going to work :)

[@cathysteeves1581]

Great photos

[@stepps511]

I so look forward to your videos and following the progress you are making on the Rectory. his is like three in one with the plumbing, electricity, and windows on order. I am thrilled for you guys, as you are certainly making this work. The old photos are charming and must give you both a sense of "home". Keep up your good work. There are so very many out here cheering you on!

[@TheRectory1812]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tracybergamin6305]

Just the woodwork, it would be way to dark for the area if it was all the same colour. Wonderful video as always.

[@TeresaHayes-tk7fc]

I agree with you…that is a beautifully rich red/brown😊.