Revamped Victorian Church - The Restoration Man - S02 EP3 - Home Renovation

[@suedoyle4526]

Some people are so critical of this lovely couple. They’re young, work hard and did their best to achieve their dream. I think this home is beautiful. I really hope things got better financially for them and that they got to live in this lovely community ❤️

[@berwynluxe2751]

Fabulous home. Great job by these two. It was rented for years. Not now. They sold it in 2018. And it was sold again twice

[@englishrose4388]

That's so sad that they had to sell it.

[@mikebest7398]

This episode is a classic example of taking on more than you can afford.

[@dancingwoolf]

This show is wonderful! I wish we had something like this in the states! What a great host, too!

[@andreaandrea6716]

George is The BEST!!!

[@lithiumgirl3991]

The community enthusiasm is nice ...

[@gregbly9089]

The most beautiful part of the building was used as a kitchen. Imagine admiring those beautiful windows gracing that amazing curved wall while you stir the pancake batter.

[@jasonmarshall5498]

lol

[@replyno1]

I was thinking that too it should have been the family room

[@elliest55]

lol I thought I was the only one. Cause George didn't say anything and I thought "maybe it's just me being weird"

[@sandraford4235]

@@replyno1 me too

[@MsMojoworks]

Was it worth spending so much on the spire with average views?

[@_luckicharms]

The end result was FANTASTIC. That upper bedroom

[@craigtalbot607]

Don't know how I missed this one, but I've never seen this episode before. LOVE the outcome!!! Hope they ended up staying in it!

[@jessrouse8475]

Theu didn't they are broke and sold it .

[@stevehale4712]

If half the people who take on these projects actually knew what they were doing, they would not take the project on. In a strange way this has actually saved quite a lot of old buildings that would otherwise have been lost. I am glad this couple found a way to make the building pay, they literally jumped off a financial cliff that nearly ruined them.

[@procta2343]

I recon this one was down to lack of proper research, into church and vintage building restorations and under budgeting. You could see that their 135k budget wasn't going to be enough on this. From what i have watched, from these projects, you be wanting to have 400k budget, just as a safe guard in case any horrors like what happened here with the roof and spiral. If i was going to take something like this on, id have been chatting to a few people who have done this sort of thing 1st, before id have even bought it. But fare play on them doing it mind, but i recon the love and vision was destroyed when it became a runner way train with the financial side of things. Just get it finished and get shot, by the end due to the financial situation they were in. Been lucky not to have lost everything.

[@marieparkes321]

Financial worries are one of the worst stress factors. Phil looks like he has really suffered. I hope they have solved their problems and are happy, where ever they are living now.

[@mayradell3953]

What an absolutely beautiful renovation. Hoping this young couple are able to enjoy the fruits of their persistence and labor.

[@procta2343]

I think they ended up selling it on, not long afterwards. Its been sold twice in the last couple of years, so it must be very expensive to live in.

[@thomasmerkelbach6228]

@@procta2343 each time it sold the price went up. I guess the rising house prices in the UK may have had something to do with it coming back on the market?

[@tenpin2387]

Sad to say would have been nice to hear the couple thank the community for their input

[@lornahardin4563]

When you want to sell something, especially antique, you clean it and wax/stain/polish it. She could have probably tripled the income on the historic pews.

[@midgie4410]

At least get the dirt off them

[@cappsginny699]

Pews are a hard sell, very little demand for them!

[@lornahardin4563]

@@cappsginny699 They make excellent entry benches, covered patio benches, gazebo benches, summer garden art with a marine style weather varnish, and benches for long tables and big families.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Better yet, NOT let them get rained on!!

[@vcie515]

First priority for old buildings: get the walls solid and the roof tight!!! Before starting anything else, they should have finish the roof...

[@charlesroberts2166]

Hmmm ... so, start the work just before winter sets in. Building not waterproof or windproof. Under-funded. Guy away for weeks at a time. Lady expecting another baby soon. Future brother-in-law never project managed before. Am I missing something in this plan??

[@lindsaybrown1159]

Charles Roberts common sense

[@kennethpensyl7791]

No, that's spot on.

[@peterbrown9662]

Yes, no little money at the start that they thought would be enough, and you know what thought did. he thought he had a motorbike and when he woke up he only had a h**n.

[@kimberly_erin]

You know a lot of the “drama” is made up right. This is a tv show

[@richmondroadtv6527]

This is unbelievable, incompetent project manager and so many of their personal circumstances...what's next?

[@englishrose4388]

That's utterly heartbreaking. They risk sed so much and it's so beautiful. I dearly hope they were able to rent it out for a season and one day live in it.

[@cindypoole6792]

George is so knowledgeable, and love how he jumps in to help. To think of it, this was all being done before Zoom. It's amazing how so many people buy these buildings not having a clue as to how to renovate. "Golden Rule: Be THERE!" Wonder if the 2018 sale being listed as non-standard means it was foreclosed on? Sad that they had to sell. Nice local community.

[@OriginalMudSlinger]

well done phil and joe it is never work if it is your dreams but until it is done it will consume your mind and can cause you concern while you work. love each other like your beautiful home and enjoy it finished if a home can ever be

[@icdas7158]

I do hope they get to keep it, they worked sooooo damn hard .

[@h.stephenpaul7810]

This restoration certainly emphasizes the need to have a building inspector and, especially in the case of large antique buildings, an engineering report plus a complete list of all permits required. The offer to buy should include those as conditions with the appropriate escape clauses. Granted it would probably discourage many from attempting the restoration.

[@AFAskygoddess]

The mark of maturity is to live in a home you can AFFORD, not just WANT. What were they thinking? In the end, they had to sell it. They spent all that time, effort and sacrifice to eventually have another person enjoy living in it.

[@cynthiacarr3294]

Beautiful! 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤ I pray it works out

[@CaliforniaFarmGirl]

Why so judgmental. They may have struggled but they succeeded in the end And saved a beautiful historic building. I don’t think they deserve anything except applause for that.

[@zomertje6]

There's a lot about this that doesn't sit right at all. Too may aspects weren't thought true at all, you should be prepared for the possibility of going over budget and have a stable income, as well as have a project manager who actually manages and makes sure building doesn't start at winter without a fricking roof... And this might be a sensitive topic but WHY didn't she wait with the pregnancy??

[@Mico605]

As they say at the beginning, they saw people do the same thing on the TV so they thought they can do it too. Pretty foolish but hey, everyone has a right to do what they want, and if you can't learn things on other peoples experience you learn it on your own mistakes lol

[@a697ag]

I'm always amazed at the number of couples on this show that decide the perfect time to get pregnant is during an over budget renovation, no stable income, and a construction site for a home smh

[@MS-ou5sb]

Idk why it’s SHE who is condemned on the pregnancy as I’m pretty certain he was there as well.

[@pauleasley6488]

her pregnancy really isnt any of your business, and TBH yer a serious piece of bigoted shit, for even bringing it up. maybe she is catholic... maybe there was a medical reason. maybe it was just an accident... regardless, STFU...

[@brianpeck4035]

@@pauleasley6488 Your response is way over the top and disrespectful to all of us.

[@pankushkumar2o1o33]

Hey am from India sir i watch your every video i like the landscape and the architectural style of England country houses ....love for you n your team sir keep it up

[@dec2721]

Thank you! You keep it up too, whatever it is you do..

[@asby11]

Watching these just reinforces the fact that i would never do something like this.....And i live in an 1850's church that was re habbed by someone else

[@pravinasakhare5572]

I liked everything: so much effort and what a outcome but I also feels like kitchen area should have living room

[@williamglaser6577]

Why would anyone with any commonsense take a roof off with valuable furnishings inside to be ruined by water damage ? Unbelievable.

[@procta2343]

yeah id have cleared the place out 1st before even touching the roof. They lost a few quid right there with the water damage.

[@mysterymccarthy6851]

Kitchen should have been the living room.

[@lithiumgirl3991]

Mystery McCarthy You’re right ... plus ... its ugly.

[@SylviaRR]

Yes, my thoughts too. Don't like where they put the Kitchen at all.

[@sharlenesizer9906]

Why didn’t they clean up the pews? That was just stupid.

[@sapphoculloden5215]

My guess; time and money. Although cleaning, sanding, and varnishing the pews would have brought in more money, they just didn't have the resources. When my mother was building houses, she spent hours sanding and varnishing doors - and doors are a lot easier to get right than pews, I suspect.

[@lizsteeds6697]

A crying shame ... old pews are incredible. The timber on those would be over 100 years old with such an amazing patina. Fucking philistines to let them get drenched like that... what a shocking waste ... they rabbited on about loving the aesthetics of the Victorian era yet had no qualms about trashing the pews in the wet weather. Wtf ? No wonder George called them out on it ... (10 years ago mind you, so my invective is empty hot air, a decade away from any relevance ... sigh! )

[@peterbrown9662]

At least cover them over to keep the rain off them, I wonder if they covered up the pulpit and the pews that they are using now. the first job on any build or restoration it have the building water tight, everything else can wait.

[@stephenobrien5909]

I did a job once and the crane couldnt get through and everyone was standing around waiting. So I started bolting the plate on the beams and they were looking at me like I was stupid. It has to be done so why start the frame when the crane is in place?

[@Madfattdeeb]

I know that master bedroom was small, but it was so beautiful. I would die for such a room. I hope they figure things out and get to keep that amazing home.🤞❤️

[@thyslop1737]

Nothing like having a project.

[@sidewaysthroughthekitchend3075]

At the end of day they did a phenomenal job! I hope they find a path forward to able to keep it. Now, like all the other shows on about restoration in the U.K. you guys seem to impregnate your spouses right in the middle of the project! (well not physically right in middle) but its seems to a be a theme. Restore a listed, and build a baby at the same time! I wish all the best of luck with their projects.

[@annettevillain4352]

Well the husband was out of the country a lot..... maybe it's George's

[@fionagregory8078]

@@annettevillain4352 lucky her

[@kylejnicholson]

The living room should be where the kitchen is... The layout of the main level is ridiculous.

[@daverushton5966]

End result really nice .But start of project use An Experienced Tradesman as you're foreman .Could have worked managed and built that Spire for you .A lot of stress for You Both .But looks very nice .Thanks for showing this .

[@Davett53]

Amazing transformation! I hope they are able to live in their creation. I'm in the USA and two of my friends bought old churches. One was built in the 1890s, and was well maintained. It sold for a very low price,...not much more than a 2 family house, in our urban area, for about $60 thousand dollars, in 2001. The fellow who bought it sold off the stained glass windows, to make some money for minor restorations. It came with a full commercial styled kitchen in the basement, that served food to the church parishioners and their children. All stainless steel counters and sinks, etc. My other friend bought an old church in a rural area, probably built in the early 1800s. It too was intact, but it was filthy inside,...but the roof was sound, and there were no leaks. His big mistake was renting it out for the short term while he restored parts of it. His renters were scam artists,....though he had no idea at the time. He rented it to them for a low price and they claimed they would repaint and clean the interior as a part of their rent. They never did a single thing,....and only pretended to be doing that work. Then they got an idea of how to scam my friend,....by claiming the old building was making them ill. They claimed the old paint which was flaking off was giving them lead poisoning. They stopped paying any rent, and refused to leave. My friend took them to court, and they counter sued and wanted a full jury trial. They found this scummy scoundrel of a lawyer, who turned the court case into a dramatic event. My friend's legal fees, ate up all the money he had set aside for fixing the church, it took close to a year before he could get rid of his renters. Later he learned the folks were well known scoundrels, and scam artists, who were seasoned con-artists. The stress of the whole debacle, caused friction between him and his wife, and she divorced him and he had to sell the church.

[@celineleeuwe1206]

Really sad to hear. I feel sorry for your friend

[@cappsginny699]

What a nightmare, poor guy!

[@mayradell3953]

What a beautiful man and what a gorgeous voice!!!!😁🤗🤗

[@ellee2937]

This episode was 2 years ago i hope someone kind stepped in to lend the couple $ after this episode aired seeing as what a great job they did on the renovation so they didn’t had to sell it so sad if that happened after all their blood sweat & tears 😳 God bless this lovely couple

[@annettevillain4352]

Seriously? She couldn't spend one weekend day with some Old English polish and some cloth & clean up those pews? There was only one thing missing in this episode, they HAVE to be in by Christmas!

[@brianduffy1338]

It is water damage, not a dust job. Requires a total redo in terms of the finish.

[@130crowd]

As an architect, seasoned with countless restorations, couldn’t George have passed on a tip or two to the inexperienced project manager? Here in the states, a show like this might have enough of a production budget to present the owners with a check for $50K as things started to go pear shaped. It was surprising the community didn’t rally around and raise the $. A sad ending but who knows?

[@andreaandrea6716]

Like "Don't take the roof off RIGHT AS THE WEATHER CHANGES and the rains begin." ??? The States have big budget shows but they don't have George or Kevin... and they are the reason I watch.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

I don't understand why they left the roof just lying for so long, and didn't even cover up valuable things like the building materials, pews and the organ. That organ could have made £400-£500 in good condition, but was probably just firewood after being exposed to water.

[@procta2343]

That's what i didn't get, they removed the roof 1st instead of clearing out the pews and organ 1st, if it been me. i would have had those cleaned and auctioned off before any building work started. Could have made a £1000 there

[@Kitty-tc3oh]

The inside of the house is beautiful. At 38:00, they mention that the house is done. No, it is not. The roof looks really sad, the outside of the building needs revamping and the grounds aren't even touched.

[@janeingram7331]

Couldn't they have removed the spire, and renovate it another time. St. Augustine's Church in Brookland, Kent, in Walland Marsh, built 1250, removed the spire and left it to stay on the ground besides the church.

[@1lunarin]

right this is so smart they would have been 40 k under and would be able to afford the build and added it on later

[@annettevillain4352]

Jane, you should have been the project manager.

[@peterbrown9662]

Or better still remove the spire and continue the church roof along to the end, so no great expense of the spire

[@brianpeck4035]

Ok, how much would it cost take out, replace that section and roof it in?

[@amayasasaki2848]

@@peterbrown9662 Probably with the planning permission, they probably had to make sure the spire was part of the final build.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

I absolutely hate the kitchens placement . I actually feel angry they wasted the opportunity to have the most beautiful sitting room surrounded by those glorious windows topped with that superb ceiling . Sitting in there would have been been simply divine . As it is , it is wasted .

[@richardcoleman1018]

Too bad they didn’t consult you before they designed THEIR kitchen.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

@@richardcoleman1018 I do agree , but I suppose I can’t be everywhere. They were obliged to make do .

[@libelle8124]

@@lindacarruthers3423 LOL I thought exactly the same. Converting a church in to a home is notoriously difficult, but to place the kitchen in the most beautiful area is something I can't fathom. There is an episode of Restoration Home "Old Church" about Sir Thomas a Becket Church in Somerset, where the kitchen is also in that area, if I recall correctly, but they solved the whole conversion much better.

[@johnmcgaw5087]

None of your business.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

@@johnmcgaw5087 No, perhaps not . However you can’t expect everyone to agree with any KZbin postings you may submit . If you don’t want feedback ( comments) don’t throw yourself and your doings open to the world .

[@geraldmiller5260]

In-spiring.

[@dan30308]

I suppose brother in law / project manager Alex bailed on the project.

[@milliebanks7209]

Appears that he did bail! He should have been held accountable for the water damage! It's a good thing I'm not related to this turkey who thought he was a project manager!

[@HaJeWe]

Can someone help me, please? That music, starting at 19:25 and goes on for about a minute. What is it, and where can i find it?

[@carriemou3678]

Looks like the property is being run successfully as a holiday let. Wonder if it's still owned by these people who restored it and if they still dream of making it their home?

[@vcie515]

Someone commented a little bit further up: "The church was sold June-2018 for 290k and Aug-2020 for 355k."

[@WilldoAldone]

I am hoping everything works out. If it wasn't for having to rebuild spiral it would have.

[@AlextheeRambo]

For how much this guy lost on making poor decisions, George kept his cool and remained respectful. I would have been irate about the roof situation and how it/he continuously kept making things worse. Why would you tear a roof off without protection?!🙄

[@getin3949]

Beautiful but I'd hate to heat and cool that monster.

[@eentest9875]

Cooling such a monster is quite easy: cooling is built in. Getting it warm is the real challenge

[@Heligany]

@@eentest9875 agreed I live in astone house and cooling is not the issue ever lol

[@BlackMagickMike]

These shows should be called BIG DREAMS, POOR PLANNING.

[@elliest55]

Overall it's lovely. I'm not religious nor that much of an architecture nerd, but there's something about altar --> kitchen that doesn't sit with me. The altar was the heart of that space, so you'd give it a more ceremonial function, like a reading room/living room with a fireplace or something and then put the kitchen off to one side. And what's with the floral pattern on the sofas and curtains, doesn't match anything else.

[@icdas7158]

I did think she was going to belt George when he was carrying on about money . I like him but he is always the voice of doom

[@daneclark3161]

Perhaps he knows what he is talking about and is familiar with people's totally unrealistic ideas about time and money?

[@icdas7158]

Dane Clark oh I am sure he does , it’s not what he is saying it’s the way it’s presented , no need to tell anyone they are useless or fucked it all up .

[@annettevillain4352]

No, The voice of Reason.

[@peterbrown9662]

Not doom but a voice of realism, he knows the building trade.

[@a697ag]

He was spot on with this one though

[@deannayoung5311]

Oh my goodness... Gorge, How in the world do you not get beyond frustrated!!! At those that dont listened to you!... I simply adore 🕊 Restoration Man, truly 😊 I care about our heritage in historical buildings as well, bringing them back to life" I have dreamed of doing this!🙌😁 For ever so long really every since a child I need to come home to Britain" Biggest hugs ever From California USA

[@gorillaglue7232]

It's lovely, but such a pallava!

[@mememom9293]

Uhhh kids bedrooms?

[@lizsteeds6697]

Winter build ? No weather protection before roof tile removal ... ? I mean ffs ...! how dopey were these newbies ?

[@ideallogic]

17:11 £15.000 in 1895 , that's £1,623,021.80 in todays coin . A bargain if you ask me , considering you could never ever build it again for that amount ...

[@robthetruth5695]

This was a disaster from the beginning. People please be realistic! These old places are almost always money pits! Unless you got alot of money do not ever buy these historic relics!! I feel so sorry for this family.

[@cleot151]

How much did they think they would get for dirty rough-looking pews?

[@melifluousMOUTH]

They should rent out the first floor for weddings or affair to make some money

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

October 5 2020 ! Where’s George Clarke now?

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Great name.

[@peterbrown9662]

In lockdown, HeHe

[@fionagregory8078]

Just show George Clarke please.

[@tamerabrewster4478]

I will never understand people who look at their lives; realize they are up to their eyeballs in debt and emotionally bankrupt; then, decide that the solution in another baby! How stupid!

[@brendapeterson1956]

Tamera Brewster Visionary’s! Gotta love them!

[@pennylane77]

They own two houses. They'll be fine. What they created is amazing. They should be proud.

[@tamerabrewster4478]

@@pennylane77 actually, I believe the bank owns the house and will for quite some time.

[@annettevillain4352]

@@tamerabrewster4478 You got that right!

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

@@pennylane77 Dang: Paul McCartney wrote a song about you.

[@hutoxipatel3610]

I sincerely pray to God that all their debts get cleared n they stay in this luxurious Villa. God bless u all with good health happiness n loooooooooong life.

[@shelleydouglas1263]

For those wondering as of 8/2020 it is no longer listed as available to rent. Wonder if they finally moved into it or if they sold it.

[@Mpayne1472]

Covid

[@peterbrown9662]

@@Mpayne1472 Once again that none existent COVID flu bug gets everywhere, even in the wild countryside where the normal social distancing is at least a quarter of a mine on a sunny day, no mass crowns in the Dales or Fells.

[@Mpayne1472]

@@peterbrown9662 oh dear oh dear. It exists alright

[@vcie515]

Read in another comment: "The church was sold June-2018 for 290k and Aug-2020 for 355k"

[@berwynluxe2751]

They sold it. In 2018. And it was sold again twice

[@80HD8]

I'm really trying not to be negative, but this show makes it rally hard not to be negative. Why don't any of the people here save money before buying a place? Why would you think a hole in a roof wouldn't be such a big deal? And if the towns people are that passionate about a building, why don't they give some money to the project to get it fully restored? BTW how did she get pregnant while he was in another country?

[@annettevillain4352]

😉It's George's

[@kerstinschneider1502]

The whole church couldn't be restorated more comfortable and worth living in than this place. I understand why the kitchen is created where the heart of the church is. A little less church where one needs to rest in the living room. A beautiful and very special piece of interior architecture.

[@herherje]

I´d like to know what one feels cooking on such an incredible kitchen...

[@peterbrown9662]

It's in the country so you make Shepherd's Pie. hands up all Shepherd's, HeHe

[@procatprocat9647]

Jesus, If you were 'cooking ON the kitchen' you would probably feel warm, then hot, then uncomfortable, then pain, then excruciating pain with melting flesh, followed by a screaming death. Different to the death described in your storybook jesus, but maybe you can relate a little bit...

[@truthseeker444]

5:40, "once the building was de-consecrated, the Bishop ordered the altar be burned and the font smashed and buried so they could not be used for non Christian purposes"! Like WOW! Had to play back to make sure I heard that right!

[@lugubrioz]

The bishop was a fuckin twat!

[@gilessteve]

Why on earth didn't they rub a little furniture wax on the pews before they put them up for auction?

[@craigm.5674]

Some people on this show should really have a Go Fund Me account...and in return get a brick with our name on it!!! Then I, living 1000km away can own a Piece of History being remade.... €100 for a brick....can add up quickly... whether part of house, a patio or add.on. Then one day if we happen to be in area,,,we can come see the house and our brick!! A Brick of History

[@Mpayne1472]

Everything they said in the first three minutes rang alarm bells

[@victoriavicky2437]

What's the point of building the house for urself and sell it afterwards? Especially such an extraordinary building.. And i do not agree with the kitchen placement...these wonderful windows r good to host the guests , sofas, armchairs, bookshelfs...anything but not the kitchen there.

[@josephparungaoandchristine7362]

So sad that this church is deserted... Where are the believers?

[@charlesroberts2166]

I gave up @ 28.14 ... still not water & windproof. Wtf were they thinking??

[@regrove7356]

33:55

[@poodledoodlequilter6479]

I don't understand why music has to be played while people are talking why why why so much noise it's just noise and you don't hear what is being said PLEASE STOP ALL THE MUSIC I can never hear what people are saying

[@benjoyce5853]

It's in order to avoid copyright strikes from what I've read on another videos.

[@poodledoodlequilter6479]

@@benjoyce5853 I never heard that before Thanks

[@davidrice2862]

Do the building owners get reimbursed for providing the program content?

[@kathleenp9643]

Maybe they can refinance after they move in? They could pay back the high interest loan that way if the rates are good.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

They sold it.

[@Rika-hg2lt]

It's nice that buys and restores historic buildings, but it's need huge money to fix up that. I think it's just hobby for some rich people.

[@melodytenisch6232]

I was sorry to see they had to sell the pews; they would've made lovely benches in their home. But needing the money...

[@veronicaalweisscoachingllc4133]

It looks like they had at least 3 pews in use in their home :)

[@danol8329]

It is possible that the Commissioners AND the Bankers are working hand-in-hand to wrangle every last penny from those who are invading their areas?

[@007vsMagua]

I don't see any good egress for the bedrooms in a timber framed building.

[@kaymill5565]

How disturbing. After all of that, they can't enjoy it.

[@juliearch1]

sad i hope there was a good outcome x

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

They sold it.

[@peterbrown9662]

Nice job, but a big lack of wardrobes and drawers in the bedrooms, which would be my No 1 priority,

[@judypomeroy3021]

The kitchen is in the chancel, not the nave

[@procatprocat9647]

Pff. It was a failed church. Now the kitchen is located at the site of the kitchen.

[@hotwheelsmania6963]

Bit off more then they can chew when doing a project like this you should always be prepared for unknown cost that may awise

[@user-yb6tk1ru6x]

They were destroyed by this renovation... 😱

[@skippymagrue]

This guy would drive me crazy with all of his money questions.

[@sun1one1]

I'm always shocked at how much risk you in the UK take with fire. Where I live all bedrooms must have a window big enough to escape from, which I think is common sense. This church should not have an upper floor... I would not have bought it unless I was happy with the small floor space or I could build an extension.

[@elliest55]

it's funny you should say this because when I first moved to the UK (living in student accommodation in the mid-00s) I was surprised at how many fire safety rules and measures there were, compared to where I came from, where fire safety wasn't ever brought up. I even thought "they must still be traumatized by the Great Fire of London" lol. But I guess the very strict rules are reserved for communal/shared accommodation where the owner has liability for the safety of others, whereas they're more relaxed when it comes to private residences. And then you have stories like the Grenfell Tower disaster which prove that, no matter how much knowledge there is in modern-day construction and planning, there will always be people willing to sacrifice the safety of others when financial interests are involved, which is sad about humanity as a whole.

[@isakaldazwulfazizsunus7564]

Shot themselves in the foot not making the building weatherproof in the first place. Payed that price myself, but not on that massive a scale...

[@Mario7p]

high interest rate loan for that? ppl are nuts

[@rochio88]

Who came up with that awful design and decoration?

[@mikelegras996]

huh?..no closed captions yet ? ...geez

[@reasonablyserious]

I don't get why they didn't just switch the kitchen and living room. Would've looked a lot better

[@ВартанВартанян-з2у]

Once again the beauty of the building disappeared after all that work!!! Looks like a standard home((((

[@Melrose51653]

The sad conclusion was obvious and predictable from the start. It's unfortunate that there apparently is no financial product which would consolidate the total debt at a more reasonable interest rate allowing sale of their primary residence. I wish them the very best.

[@Anon.5216]

A church since the 11th century? That was catholic! There was no protestant anglicanism in the 11th century.

[@mollymorgan8652]

"Built in 1868", not the 11th century.