On The Brink Of Losing 800-Year-Old Family Mansion | Country House Rescue | Abode

[@Moonen100]

I've never hoped for anyone to fail in this program. Untill this episode..

[@sucreilyreyes7398]

😂😂 Same!!! Like why are those two so stingy and the woman is like “throwing a tantrum” like a kid, their hospitality is nonexistent 😂🤣😂 the husband is like “I’m losing money if I don’t charge for the trial” and I’m over here like.. how much are you making again with an Empty hotel? 😂😂😂

[@Mik3yCT]

“No more money in the pot” but won’t take amazing advice on how to fix it. I unfortunately think they are going to fail and I hope someone purchases the location and makes it successful

[@FemaleVillageElder]

You are darned skippy!

[@rosat2770]

I couldn't stand them. 😂😂😂

[@jennifermansfield8382]

Nor me pompous………….

[@KRN740]

Bravo to Simon for not loosing his mind

[@mollyfenn3057]

OMG Simon is an absolute soldier I can’t believe he had to deal with these two untreated alcoholics pissing their lives away embarrassing themselves publicly and Simon walks out with his dignity and self respect intact ..........

[@staceykersting705]

Yes, u can see how purplish-red her face and neck look in a lot of shots.

[@papercup2517]

Yes, I don't know how he kept himself from uttering a few choice words and storming out himself when confronted for the umpteenth time with her negativity and rudeness, and his cloud cuckoo-land 'hooray-Henry'-style idiocy. They both seemed lost in their own bubbles of some sort of class-based entitlement, in which they'd lost touch completely with current realities. They desperately needed a fresh pair of eyes but they couldn't see or didn't want to know that what they proposed to offer- a casual, family/friendly style of hospitality in a semi-derelict, once beautiful country pile - was not marketable for the price they wanted to charge. They could at least have listened respectfully to Simon's expertise on room/ hospitality prices, and offered their own alternative ideas for potentially profitable events if they didn't feel any enthusiasm for the one he suggested. But in the end, even the 'jazz club' turned out to be nothing but a one-off private party for friends. Possibly the idea of doing anything that smacked of business or commerce, involving having to mingle with, and horror-of-horrors, even serve the (potentially non-posh) general public, actually just revolted them - thus the curiously defensive attitude.. As with a lot of entitled people born into privilege, they wanted to have their lovely place to live and money to roll in from somewhere, but in the end weren't prepared to put themselves out, in the slightest, to earn any of it.

[@anoucheerbil-babayan6728]

You can’t run away from your responsibilities when you own a house like this I love those words AND felt sorry for Simon - which shows that you just cannot help some people. Bravo for the effort and creativity!

[@kohannaroach]

This couple was something else.

[@joeyjoe7930]

It’s obvious that they really didn’t want any help in the first place. They only wanted the attention. And it’s a shame that they wasted away their great opportunity.

[@jasonatkin6787]

Talk about a match made in heaven, those two are perfect for each other. A blockhead and a stuck up princess.

[@scottread]

Without a doubt Francis and Kishanda are the biggest impediment to the success of that house.

[@lunity1111]

I thought she was ok actually by far the more sensible one

[@lunity1111]

Take that back got a bit further in lol

[@lafayette574]

they are like a negative characture of the landed gentry!!!

[@DocHellfish]

@@lunity1111 Not really. She wants to have fun... not save the house.

[@janev1431]

Oh she is dreary

[@gorgo1945]

Arrogance, arrogance, arrogance. Im so disappointed that Simon gave such professional advice to people who do not want to listen. There are so many people who could take this opportunity and run with it and it is a huge shame that this couple chose to ignore everything offered to them.

[@MizzAugust7]

I think theres quite a bit of drinking that goes with their thinking.

[@jeannehunter5344]

With elbow grease and a determined, steady effort a lot could have been done over 40-50 years towards renovation and generating additional income.

[@justinwhite6787]

So true, sadly. I couldn't even get to the end. I only hope these people's children aren't as insufferable as they are.

[@ЛидаО-ь9м]

@@MizzAugust7 🤣🤣🤣

[@truthseeker444]

@@MizzAugust7 Could be drink I suppose, but I honestly thought Francis had a head injury, as for Kisahndra...menopause maybe?

[@truthseeker444]

Dear me, what a pair, Francis reminds me of the Harry Enfield character "Mr Nice but Dim" He seems totally gormless, and even after seeing the other wedding venue, with its fabulous decor and furniture, he still thought him charging more for his dirty dilapidated, mould ridden ruin was justifiable. As for Kishandra, I reckon she was raised in a council housing estate somewhere, never taught etiquette or manners, she probably thought marrying Mr Nice but Dim would lead to a life of luxury, now she is stuck in that crumbling ruin, cold, dirty and a health hazard with all that mould.

[@wisdomseekertv]

You are quite quick to jump to conclusions. Not that quick witted yourself if you base your understanding of a person you never met on a scripted television show. Haha, this world is really something isn't it? I can attest to Francis Fulford not being even close to "dim". On the contrary - quite clever. He's laid back, not a go-getter business minded sort of person. It's not in his nature. A lot of these estates are built with a big cash flow in mind. After the modernization of the western world at the turn of the last century (ca. 1900) these families have had to pay for the upkeep with little to no cash flow. Inheritance- and tax laws have done a great deal of damage as well. Although these laws are on their way of being modernized. Slowly, all too slowly, but still on it's way.

[@truthseeker444]

@@wisdomseekertv Are you Francis Fulford?

[@wisdomseekertv]

@@truthseeker444 That's cute

[@hermanjacobs4425]

Kishandra was born in Tanzania to a colonial administrator family.

[@itsmedawn-marie]

so you're saying that if someone is raised on a council estate they don't have etiquette or manners? How jolly rude.

[@coopyduck6901]

The woman seemed unhappy about everything. They asked for Simon’s help. You’d think they would be respectful to each other on camera. Couldn’t even be bothered to get up to have breakfast with their guest. Very rude people.

[@Vontharau47]

Sad for the house, but rude people like these deserve to loose everything. The house will certainly outlive them and will be restored to former glory, as soon as someone with a good heart and soul takes over.

[@hopeneverdies1]

@@Vontharau47 wise words

[@Gecko....]

They did the show just for the publicity, nothing more

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Lovely couple. I’d love to be there with fists full of cash to hand them! Absolutely, Not. I can’t imagine spending an evening there. Overpriced with arrogant owners would not stack up. Looks to me like a truly miserable evening. Poor Simon. They really wasted his time & talent. He should’ve walked out early on. They treated him terribly.

[@CmdrX3]

@@Gecko.... Like they do on all the shows they appear on, I think they hope someone will feel sorry for them and just hand them money.

[@acey850]

I’ve never wanted someone to lose their family home so bad. Absolutely appalling how disrespectful and small minded this couple are. My condolences to the children that will inherit this dilapidated mansion.

[@rainbowlady1532]

Or the 4 kids instantly wrote off the dilapidated mansion and flew the nest and moved straight into new builds. Could actually imagine Arthur, Edmond, Humphrey and Matilda doing that tbh

[@Amaranthus75]

Oh, don’t feel sorry for them. Other shows featuring them make it clear they’re hideously unruly and entitled.

[@justadummy8076]

Actually the 4 kids are just as entitled & idiotic as their parents, there’s a whole documentary on them called “F***ing Fulfords” all available on youtube

[@Gecko....]

@@rainbowlady1532 That would be the sensible thing. These 'aristocratic' families are hanging onto something that is long gone, the idea that they need to keep the family seat going for the next generation. Why? To what end? I understand years ago when their titles meant something and came with power and influence.

[@pilsplease7561]

They do come with influence and power @@Gecko....

[@graceandglory1948]

Painful to watch. NO grace at all extended. People over charged. Very poor conditions. I wouldn't stay there for free. Think of breathing in all that mold! No thanks. Poor Simon. Yes indeed, they wasted his time and showed no understanding of the urgent need of their home's condition. Very sad.

[@samanthab1923]

Right? All I kept thinking was even in the first 3 minutes was why didn’t they power wash the outside? Those windows are atrocious. Ugh 🤮

[@staceykersting705]

Once again, we/ve been shown that MONEY CAN'T BUY CLASS! Costs nothing to be classy...u feel better and so does everyone around you!

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

They should both be embarrassed by their rude, arrogant and undignified behavior. They deserve to lose the home.

[@sillililli01]

What an odd situation to walk into, they obviously are not serious about saving their estate or manor, or the future of the eldest who will inherit a dilapidated building in financial ruin. Shame.

[@meganr9280]

They’re selfish basically

[@cinder8290]

@@meganr9280 both selfish and arrogant, it seems to me.

[@Gecko....]

The situation is clearly not as bad as made out, I think they just pretend it is to get on these types of shows for the publicity. The house is pretty much secure with a non-leaking roof, they seem to be able to service their debts with the revenue from their farms so they are just happy drifting along in their house with the odd wedding making them some spending money. Maybe the next generation will have some more drive to realise the houses full potential, that's the way these artistocratic/gentry families work, they get 1 good heir who is finacially responsible then 1 bad heir who squanders the money, and so on.

[@cherryrotella3714]

The twilight zone 😳

[@aliceB357]

@@Gecko....no their son has no drive.

[@fromireland8663]

That guy is nuts! His aristocratic neighbour is definitely not singing on the same hymn sheet. You can literally see his enterprising neighbour bitting his tongue.

[@leadfootgarage]

By the looks of their website they are doing something but damn, that's one crazy couple.

[@marykf3325]

Simon was incredibly dignified in his dealings with Lord Frivolous and Lady Pissy. Sad to see the place go down in ruins because the owners are in steep denial.

[@coribird5177]

Sad. Apparently they expect someone to just hand them the money to save the manor. They don't know what it means to "earn" your place and now refuse to put in the work.

[@Madame_Butterfly_13]

Yes, I’ve seen them on past TV shows & it really does appear that they agree to go on them in the hopes that some super rich person will just give them the money for repairs, etc, or that the government will cough up.

[@567891100]

I very much doubt he has done a days work in his life. And before anyone says, organising for repairs to be done on your own house is not work.

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

I believe you could be right. I assume the TV Show paid them $$$$ for the show. That’s all they wanted.

[@mmtmc2320]

Landed gentry have never, ever, worked for a single penny. Why work when you can live large and have the peasants pay for everything?

[@sarahrl8883]

Her arrogance was beyond comprehension - repulsive and the clown she was married to … I don’t know how Simon lasted as long as he did. Can you imagine having someone go to the trouble Simon did to help you save “your home” , not his, and have the Gaul to act like your the one doing him a favor with your wonderful presence.What a waste of Simons time; I wonder how many people were praying to be the ones Simon chose to help and he ends up with these ungrateful losers. That place was such a dump and dirty looking; can’t imagine what they’ll do now.

[@theblokeygent1754]

Uh he put three radiators in one room. He's not a serious person.

[@susank2463]

gall

[@JJ-un2mt]

I can just imagine that couple reading all of the honest comments about them. Narcissism certainly redefines reality to suit their own perversion.

[@janegardener1662]

She doesn't want to talk about money, she only wants to impress her friends and be the hostess with the mostest.

[@atodaso1668]

except her friends talk bad about the house when they leave.

[@blaqueathena]

Exactly what I'm seeing they want the lifestyle but don't have the money.

[@susangreen2344]

Exactly!

[@annA48126]

I do get the impression she married the house, and what she thought would be the lifestyle, rather than Francis..and now comes across as rather bitter that the future she envisioned didn't pan out the way she planned.

[@janegardener1662]

@@annA48126 It's possible that Francis was handsome, funny and charming when he was young, but we'll never know. Anyway he's just a ridiculous drunk now, so I don't blame her for her disappointment and bitterness.

[@leonakay6491]

This is a bit like a Monty Phython skit. The characters are unbelievable. Simon tried his best.

[@colinellison762]

A shining example of the old saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cant make it drink!".

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Well stated. I believe you’ve nailed the situation perfectly. 👏👏👏

[@WeSombreGhosts]

Unless that horse is France an drink is a bottle of whiskey !!

[@DawnalynForrest]

Being in their own way will be a costly learning lesson, which is quite sad. The house is lovely, really!

[@Dlkells]

What a waste, in every way. Rude and greedy people. They will reap what they sow.

[@francesbacon7825]

The husband does not want his wife to speak. I applaud when the man told the husband to stop talking because he was listening to the wife.

[@mdorn6592]

I don't think she had anything to contribute...she walked around the estate like a scowling petulant child who also appears to have a problem telling the truth - or communicating like an adult

[@DocHellfish]

She seems ditzy and with nothing to add.. she is more interested in having fun than saving the house.. I totally get why he shuts her up.;

[@dbentleyto95]

It's because he's so freaking arrogant.

[@jcny11]

These two are over the top. Some of this is definitely put on for show. They went on to do other reality shows.

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

For the money. But they’re making money being their psychotic selves

[@567891100]

That little film coverage shows exactly what they have been doing since he inherited the house, drinking, entertaining friends and partying as the house falls apart around them. Putting things off because there is always a tomorrow, so they think.

[@justcurious3514]

Fascinating to me how the people living in these houses still have the exact same personalities of the people who lived there 300 years ago. They should have to be taken out of their homes and live in a tiny house with only 10,000 pounds a year and maybe they'll get a little bit grateful. They expected to sit there and do nothing and be saved...

[@fromireland8663]

Quite a few of these have made a successful business if it. But it tends to be the younger ones. Many of these shows have documented a battle to get the older ones to let go of the reins. No young ones around in this case.

[@cherokeegotti4903]

Well said. These types of people anger and astonish me

[@withgoddess]

​@@fromireland8663Offspring were mentioned were they not?

[@stephenclayton3072]

Wow Kishanda is a piece if work! And I'm not sure Francis is the full ticket. That shooting lunch looked awful, like a school dinner and they were charging 50 quid! They are both in cloud cuckoo land that stunning house is doomed...

[@mariacrouch7109]

Totally agree 💯💯💯💯💯

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

stephenclayton3072 Actually thought the shepherds/cottage pie with rich gravy and broad beans looked pretty tasty especially for lunch on a cold winters day.

[@i.m.7710]

The husband could make millions with that voice! Amazing!!!

[@carriemou3678]

Makes me think of a Rowan Atkinson character! :)

[@starveartist]

Inbreeding can have upsides!!!

[@cherryrotella3714]

Harry Enfield would love him in his sketches

[@saroneaimah8854]

It seems that since this was filmed they have restored three rooms. The great dining room, great parlour, and the ante room have all been fully restored. They didn’t have many pictures but from what I saw it looks nice. They are still doing weddings. I was curious to see how much they were charging for the weddings and the rooms but unfortunately they don’t have a price on their site. I’m actually surprised that they still own it.

[@Stan-ib7fb]

Yes, unfortunately.

[@mudong7407]

There is no rush as they got money

[@rainbowlady1532]

Not going to lie but this place is one of those places I'd like to visit before I pass on. Something very intriguing about this mansion.

[@samanthasmith61]

@@rainbowlady1532 right on! it was in the same family for 800 years, but it's not that pretty lol I would rather go to Chatsworth or castle Howard

[@gerdischaefer5361]

It’s not fun talking about money???? She must be on something. She can’t be bothered???

[@susanm8957]

These people were rude and delusional. It appears their relationship is hanging by a thread too. How ungrateful to get free professional help and then not heed one bit of it. I am guessing they are no longer on the property, let me know, maybe I will buy it😏

[@anyexpat]

I would suggest if she was not tied to him financially they would have divorced years ago. If she sticks it out, he is likely to pop his clogs first and her and her kids get the place. Sell up, move to a nice modern Penthouse or regular 5 bedroom

[@mikaelb.2070]

Thank you, I was going to comment that I've never seen people so rude and delusional, but then you spared me the effort :)

[@createa.googleaccount713]

BTW Simon is So Talented, Brilliantly skilled at his work, Humble, Professional & Friendly and Oh So Handsome 😍WoW, what a catch!

[@susanwright4414]

I saw him ( the owner) on a ghost hunters show. He was charming and generous to let their crew have the run of the place.

[@BayouBlooms]

Wow. Just wow. She’s a piece of work. I’d feel sorry for the kids that will inherit this money pit but I’m sure they are the same.

[@gungadin1389]

uber karen

[@fionabrown3618]

What parents allow their children to broke as many windows as their children have? Its unfortunate that they inherited that house! If the entire family are anything like them, well them, the house should go to someone who's going to maintain it.

[@virginiamoss7045]

He's an equal piece of work, arrogant and unrealistic. He may very well be the reason she's so annoyed, stuck in a marriage she can't get out of. Why pick on the woman alone?

[@Theroadlesstaken]

@@virginiamoss7045 - It’s not a blaming the woman thing. She’s uptight, unhelpful, bratty, resistant to change, self entitled, no charisma, “I want it all my own way” attitude & was seemingly born with a broom up her backside. So yes, she is a piece of work. Of course we can get into the equally dis-likeable characteristics of him as well. Bombastic, a sense of self importance, a total ineptitude to see the blindingly obvious, lives in a fantasy land & a cringe to watch (let alone spend any social time with) to mention but a few …. My point is this, just because someone points out the flaws in her it doesn’t mean he has been exonerated either. I haven’t read through all the posts, but I’d take a guess that he’s got a bashing too without anyone saying “Why focus on the man?”

[@happydays1336]

@@virginiamoss7045 I usually try not to post negative comments about people but I have to say this: His porch light is burned out, or in other words, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer. She does seem to have to at least tried to make some money with her house by decorating rooms that are supposed to be rented out. I think if they had been more teachable and open minded I wouldn't have made this comment, but it's almost impossible to feel any sympathy towards them because of their clueless arrogance.

[@nocount1]

Kishanda is an impossible piece of work.

[@eazye5072]

What a disgustingly awful human she is

[@rainbowlady1532]

She's definitely comes across as a cow at times

[@Summer-isnotcool]

I was so sure they were going to fail and lose the house, but I checked their website and they've somehow found the money to restore the great rooms and are running all kinds of events both in the house and in the grounds. They even do tours of the manor in person. I'm very surprised but also impressed. Not sure I'd like to visit though since I really don't like the couple. I hope their heirs are nicer people and will inherit a wonderful house and thriving business and actually deserve it.

[@vicj9256]

You can hear the young heir's attitude and observe his treatment of his sister on Australia's 60 Minutes in an episode about the relevance of British aristocracy. Enlightening.

[@pmendez9329]

Wow! Francis and Kishanda are impossible to deal with. It appears to me that the two live in a delusional world. The historic homes is falling apart around around them, and Francis doesn't seem to think about selling some land to earn money for the restoration. They showed no interest in any of Simon's ideas. Neither if them were willing to do what was necessary to save this historic home from further decay. They were all talk and not action.

[@jasperhorace7147]

Seemed as if they wanted an instant no effort solution which would miraculously happen around them.

[@LQOTW]

@@jasperhorace7147 Of course!

[@rmk6693]

Seems like a painful situation & family. I suspect substance issues and all that comes with it - codependency, denial. I feel sorry for the teenage kids. That’s a lot.

[@sandragruhle6288]

His complexion and his necessary drink may be a clue.

[@tinachristine4573]

I thought I was the only one who thought Kishanda is a secret drinker thus her inability to be up in the morning. Her moodiness was also strange.

[@coffeecup3177]

$275 for a room with dinner and the way he kept emphasizing all you can drink you can tell what is the only thing this owner thinks is important. What might be important to him is not what is important to higher end clientele. People with money that like to drink don't frown on paying per drink.

[@stryker5573]

Yep, and do people really drink $100 worth of alcohol a night? I'm doubtful, unless they are really high rollers, and those people would demand nicer facilities.

[@annah8380]

Yes, the emphasis on all the alcohol you can drink made it clear what he found important.

[@Renny1953]

I don't know which one is worse. But they seem to be made by each other. I can imagine nothing worse than staying in this home. Ghastly place that needs a complete makeover. And you would need to stay without the hosts as well. They have no idea.

[@whatchannel3679]

Simon is a gent, feel for him having to deal with those foolfords!

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

Could be a stunning venue for special occasions.... But clearly the old man at the head of the family will not change. There have been many TV shows on him and the estate.... If he doesn't loose the family estate, the next in line will....

[@songbirdsings91]

This is what happens when cousins marry.

[@starveartist]

I was thinking that the male heir does seem a bit off, perhaps from inbreeding

[@AndreDMalan1966]

First cousins at that. 😂

[@Kelly-qy4yr]

Haha!! Right?! 😂

[@saradastrickman6406]

Wait - are they Seriously cousins??

[@svetlanapotanina5709]

Exactly what I was going to say!Centuries of marrying cousins and there you have obviously mentality unwell English aristocrats on full display 😅

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Compromise can be a valuable commodity.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

*800 year old Mansion beautiful landscape even being old hope you can keep it. Sending prayers 🙏Fulford Family 👪 Listening 🌟 from Mass USA TYVM 💙Simon Davis*

[@melissagates9936]

Its like watching people in a burning building not leaving, and hoping the fire will go out on its own. Its all good..... 🙄

[@asabovesobelow7981]

lol perfect analogy

[@libbyrudolph6302]

They are doomed for failure! Obviously don't care that someone legitimately has viable ideas to help them. These people are so ridiculous, it has to be a put on, because no one would be daft enough to reject expert help!

[@robinlarabi]

They did the show to get free exposure for their rentals but didn't want any help, they're too arrogant to listen...

[@marylut6077]

I have been to country fox hunts that were more welcoming than the shooting event. I can’t believe he charged for the event, what a clod!

[@hsimpson6581]

I would love to know how they’re doing now 10 years later 😮

[@RadCenter]

The property is still in the family according to the website.

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

That breakfast looks lovely ,crispy bacon perfectly cooked poached egg, if this is the work of Francis well done sir!!!!

[@marylut6077]

Is she overpricing the rooms and venue as a passive aggressive way to make sure her home doesn’t become a hotel or events venue? She wants this to be her home and entertain/show off for her friends.

[@tinachristine4573]

That definitely was a strong possibility.

[@peek-a-boo7877]

Shandra or whatever her name is needs to stop acting as if she is a billionaire. ffs

[@twistoffate4791]

Kishanda, the mother, has been known to try & solve the family's financial difficulties by gambling on horse races. I am thinking that's not a good solution.

[@scotnick59]

Kishanda would drive me out of my mind with her unpredictable attitude

[@mapleleaf0]

There used to be a reality TV show featuring this family, apparently when Kishanda was 39 and kids were still in the house. Now there is a website which shows three restored grand rooms and the eight bedrooms for weddings and other events. Drone footage shows the wallpaper is still peeling in the grand staircase, but the place does look pretty impressive, none the less. The website mentions electric blankets provided for the bedrooms, so still not heat? It does look like they're making a go of it, though. I saw an obituary for a Kishanda Fulford from 2021.

[@justcurious3514]

I thought I recognized that man!

[@michelleduplooymalherbe2837]

PLEASE!!!I would appreciate it very much if you could tell me the name of the reality show

[@mapleleaf0]

@@michelleduplooymalherbe2837 LOL, I had read that there was a reality show but didn't know the name of it. I googled "Fulford Manor reality show" just now and see why you asked me for the name. What a hoot, those Brits!

[@ivyroses4380]

@@michelleduplooymalherbe2837 Family appeared in two hit shows - 'The F*****g Fulfords' and ' Life is Toff'

[@DocHellfish]

She has an active instragram that is still posting pictures as of this month.

[@lisaroselle4559]

Oh, I so would start a gardening club, and a murder mystery weekends.❤ I love this place, what a beautiful spot. So many possibilities.

[@freespirit922]

This was originally aired back in 2012 or so. What is the current state of Fulford? Did they end up selling? Current updates would be interesting.

[@michaelprazak7923]

can be found on Wikipedia - they are still owning it

[@samanthab1923]

@@michaelprazak7923 What state is it in? Any photos?

[@pottersmiles7238]

@@samanthab1923 Google it

[@izzyfarmer2500]

@@samanthab1923 they still haven’t sorted the great halls wallpaper but they are trying to rent it out for events

[@samanthab1923]

@@izzyfarmer2500 I happened to see the house on a ghost hunting show on YT. It looked the best I’d ever seen it. The Lord of the Manor on the other hand seemed well oiled.

[@alicia.mckenny]

It's so sad to see such an important piece of history in such hands. One can hope that the next owners, be they the heirs to the estate, or perhaps the National Trust, will do better by the house.

[@jessicamartinez3613]

They call him in but won't take his advice. He was too kind to them. He was so patient.

[@CFox.7]

I got 5 minutes and went straight to the comments and wasn't disappointed. My gut feeling was correct, something odd about the owners.

[@frankcastle974]

Francis seems like he is boozed up most of the time, and she is one of the reasons for it XD

[@carriekarg8433]

Wow! What a pair of immature children!! No mature adults in that household! So disappointing 😞

[@steveaustin286]

I always thought Francis was the difficult one but he was doing a bit of work trying put in some effort. Who knew he was living with a princess?

[@bridgetsmith9748]

I have a name for Kishanda, but it ain’t Princess!

[@mamad3170]

Weird that the people don't at all seem to be embarrassed by their poor manners and lack of willingness to DO something about their predicament. Heads in the sand. Now I have to watch some tiny house shows to clean my palate!

[@Allslove]

42:35 Krishanda mushes the camera and walks off

[@marclegarreta]

Simon is such a stud!

[@librarynan4610]

Hopefully if these two don’t lose the estate, the next generation will have more sense.

[@marisanoel5079]

I would rather die a thousand deaths than ever dine with this couple.

[@mikaelb.2070]

Don't worry, she wouldn't show up anyway. If in doubt, make it breakfast - she'll be in bed still.

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

How drunk were these people during filming?

[@eleephant9726]

I began to believe this episode was entirely staged for effect - particularly since the couple enlisted Simon's advice yet, at every turn, gave excuses why Simon's ideas were not feasible. No doubt - Simon has the patience of a saint. At the end, his best advice should have been for them to 'sell,' and quickly, while the house still stands.

[@LQOTW]

I have my doubts that two elitists would agree to acting like such arses for a program.

[@eleephant9726]

@LQOTW which is why it is most likely staged /scripted.

[@samanthab1923]

Over 10 years ago. Can you imagine how worse it’s gotten?

[@cherylberk4593]

Imagine 800 years of that attitude! I noticed we saw neither hide nor hair of children or friends. The land itself was beautiful. The sense of entitlement was obscene. As an American, and an Anglophile, I now know why my Jamestown ancestors risked their lives on rickety boats, escaping across unknown waters to an unknown destiny which included the "starving times," epidemics, and other dangers. God bless and save us all.

[@lordwalker71]

Now have a country that cares more about guns then kids lives, let's face it if the U.S had stayed part of the Commonwealth they would have all the things they want like free health care and gun control and affordable education.

[@withgoddess]

It was for freedom of religion.

[@sharlenesizer9906]

She’s really good at slamming doors 🙄

[@sallybrite1530]

I can't help feeling like it was all an act. These two lunatics seem surreal. 😂

[@vickiesmith3021]

Thank you so much for your video.

[@ThePolypam]

28:04 Notice the awkwardness of the meeting and the stiff walk. Francis is not playing with a full deck, on top of the heavy drinking.

[@lizmel8119]

I'm speechless!!!!!

[@katherinecormack5727]

oh my word! My mother taught me that if I have nothing good to say, say nothing. (very long and somewhat awkward bit of silence)

[@ponysoldier6770]

Yeah of course the house looks the way it does

[@jan1451]

they live in the clouds. They don't want to make money, in no hurry while their house falls down around them.

[@vmcg1265]

What a shame the owners wouldn't take on the responsibilities needed to save their home. I wonder what their situation is now?

[@princearthur4946]

I just love his pompous posh accent!

[@aliciaking2464]

Omg I couldn’t watch the end of it,she was sooo rude,a rude couple, and they asked for help.!!!😮🙈

[@tjmiller5060]

I feel their children are very lucky to be boarding elsewhere!

[@avagrego3195]

Beautiful house.

[@karenwells5957]

All I can say is WOW! Poor Simon

[@jaccirdesign]

There's a reason this place is as buggered as it is. Good grief.

[@samanthab1923]

He’s a dummy. Has failed every entrance exam he’s ever taken from Eton to Color guards. No Uni either.

[@doggygaming950]

The 3,000 acres alone are probably worth about 30 million. Very odd that they wouldn't just sell a bit to save the rest.

[@Lifeguard415]

Barn weddings in America are $10,000 per event, one day. Owners are booking Friday Sat and Sunday weddings 4 times a month. That’s $120,000/month in high season! These people are ridiculous they have an absolute GOLD MINE.

[@sneaky-soft7848]

Supply and demand though. America doesn't have one structure with that kind of history, but England has lots.

[@ThePolypam]

​@@sneaky-soft7848 Not to mention Americans are obsessed with weddings and showing off.

[@carlbentley80]

I am 33 seconds into this and her sigh and facial expression right at the start is enough to see it didn't go well and the comments seem to back that up. Ok now to get back into it and see what happens.

[@danielleboely6820]

I’m very sad to see a property so beautiful and going to ruin for the future owners

[@user-go3xz5zi7i]

Several years on now I hope they’re winning!

[@marylut6077]

“Some people rather like the look of a peeling wallpaper”. Must be his way of saving face and justifying his lack of money to pay to remove the wallpaper and paint.

[@TexasHomesteaders]

Imagine being so lazy that you won't get a ladder and pull the wallpaper down yourself and repaint rather than look at that for decades.

[@Periwinkle110]

@9:18 Kishanda on losing her first pound on the welcome drink to Simon Davis🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@ChelseaJadeC]

These people are acting like total idiots and they do not deserve to have such an amazing place like that. Absolutely despicable behaviour.

[@Lifeguard415]

How will she bare the thought of single handedly losing a property the family has held for 800 years? Maddening!!

[@ThePolypam]

Bear*. Also, not her bloodline so not hers to lose.

[@jade7249]

My gosh theyre very arrogant people Poor Simon must be a saint to have to work with them

[@brendaenidbadillo9948]

Just saw this today, November 5th, 2022, for the first. Has anyone gone back, since? I would like to see if their eldest son has inherited the manor, yet? Perhaps as a younger generation, he would be willing to listen to reason

[@ron5977]

I finally know how these beautiful Mansions end up as Ruins. I have a 1600 sq ft rental house that I make 40k a year on. With something like this It should make 200k+ a year easy. They both act privileged and arrogant. I'm sure their kids will sell what's left standing one day because of their parents mishandling of the estate

[@jenniferawelch]

I wish them all the luck they deserve