The First Viewing - What Our House Looked Like When We Bought

In the final part of our buying a house in Portugal series we'll show you the first time we viewed the house we ultimately ended up buying. In it's raw form - almost unedited - we'll show you exactly what we saw in mid-September, two years ago.
We'll also give you a sneak peek inside the roof space to show you something special and wrap things up with some final thoughts on the buying property in Portugal experience.
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[@MAKEDOGROW]

*Buying Property in Portugal Playlist* Part 1 - Dreams vs Reality kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2HHma2Oh85_fas&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Part 2 - Four From Our Shortlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jChaGBn6eigpI&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Part 3 - The One That Got Away? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXzTqY1ufrlgfLs&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Part 4 - What Our House Looked Like When We Bought It kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4aWaKiZhM-kpM0&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE How Much Did We Pay for Our Portugal Renovation Project kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIWsiZWVpduWnMU&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

[@antchagas]

As a Portuguese citizen I'm quite happy to see your work rebuilding this home and land to be your dream place. KEEP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@chrisroberts5562]

I think everyone who watches your videos will agree with how hard you have both worked getting to the stage where you're at. Having watched all of them I was surprised at how overgrown the garden was when you moved in. It's been great watching your journey and I wish you all the best.

[@evabloecher]

To see your property before and after! What a difference and I must say that I am really, really, really impressed with you two hard workers. It has been extremely interesting to see how you found your wonderful house and your thoughts during the process. Great videos, thanks.

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

The size of this lot is perfect for two people. Once your renovations are finished, it will keep you busy to achieve a measure of self-sufficiency. Did you say that you only work about 2 days on the renovations? That could be another topic for the question session: how much time do you allot for Reno, garden, research, housework, etc. Do you take proper weekends, breaks, 8 Hour Day?

[@ritajohnson5594]

While the other properties were larger amd made for several hands the houses were not in great shape. Good call and i fall in love with the attic space

[@artstartdiy]

That roof space is calling out for one of those slanted windows that turn into a balcony!❤️✨

[@tonyharber8240]

I bet that property was idyllic in it's heyday. You could almost feel the previous owners. Glad you're making it shine again. Bougainvillea through the opening window was a master shot.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

It blows my my how much you have accomplished since then. Congratulations!!!

[@northernstar4811]

It`s a lot of work to renovate and maintain but it looks good.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

I admire people with a vision and persistence to get there!

[@deborahbasel184]

I can see why this is your place. The land is perfect and the house has great potential. A lovely property.

[@sandrastevens2793]

I love the look! The change after clean up.

[@offgridwanabe]

Yes very nice find and the price was right.

[@Tantium]

what was the price? 75k gbp?

[@kdclothes]

I'm glad you decided to make the project more fun for you both and Really happy you are no longer in a tent. You have moved inside and it is really comfortable for you. I feel your excitement about your choices now.

[@monalingan9523]

You made a wonderful decision to purchase this property. Thank you so much for this series.

[@joanbroadway759]

Wow! You've done a huge amount of work just clearing the land, let alone all of the work on the house.

[@jonathanjacques7250]

I was waiting for this one.

[@mr.batigolo1783]

Very very nice house , congrats and wellcome to Portugal

[@OvertheWheels]

Very funny🤣🤣🤣. The guy chose the most complicated way to get in and then showed that there was a much easier one.

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Seems to me, right off the bat Kylie and you could "see" what you wanted to do with the space. The attic is epic and I can't wait to see what a lovely space you turn it into. Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@messiasduarte]

It is nice to see the property before because (funny fact) it really looks like those brazilian properties colonial style you can see in the coutryside of Brazil. It is amazing!

[@annettemccabe3669]

Oh my goodness....how beautiful is that house !!! Lovely setting.... beautiful proportions to the house...garden looked impossible to traverse when you initially arrived ...but look at it now ..think you found the perfect property...love it...and luckily for the property you are 'can do' people...just keep doing what you're doing ..💕💞

[@donbachand7967]

As I watch this video I am struck by how much you have accomplished in a short time.

[@ladyofquills]

Wow, that attic space is fantastic!!! I am binging your content right now, so maybe I haven't gotten to it yet, but I'm really hoping you have a video where you talk about what your plans for the upstairs space and the attic space are! :)

[@RuebensTravels]

You guys have done well and thank you for sharing.

[@minnesotagal507]

Loved the tour

[@T_Barb]

I found you when you were ripping out. I thought, OMG! 😮 I didn’t see you finding the property. What a jewel! I can now see what a beauty it actually is. You will be so happy to live out your days there in your castle you’ve made just the way you like. That attic area is dreamy. I’d never seen it. Thank you for this adventure back in time.

[@chantaln6843]

This is my favorite property. The land and the house is perfect. Downstairs could be The living room, W/C, kitchen & dining room and the upstairs could be bedrooms & bathrooms rooms 😊. An office area could be either upstairs or downstairs. The master suite, bathroom, closet & lounge area with a desk could be incorporated.

[@michaelcripwell1724]

Very nice.

[@Pete-nl8ok]

It's kind of exciting to see the property "raw" before you began to put your own touch on it. I can feel your excitement. It's contagious, I'm smiling for your future!

[@madcraic3283]

I love the agent talk: It has some charme=It needs a lot of work!😁 Really nice view of a time since past!

[@funfuronahotday]

thanks guys

[@carolkar5687]

Wow! Looking back you see how much of the really hard work you've accomplished.

[@carolined3058]

Nice to see the old video again, The loft space is great ; hoping you will develop it .

[@andreachadwick3791]

Wow im so excited for you. Im glad you didnt get the other house. This is beautiful. I wouldbe happy to come stay with you in excange for helping you. Wishing you a very happy life in the sunshine x

[@goodtogo3]

wow..what a difference...well done

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Seeing your property before and now really speaks to your vision. The persimmon tree sold me! 😆 I was kind of laughing at the inspector guy using his cel phone flashlight. Really?! 😳 I did like his laser measure thingie.

[@leestimis9264]

Wow looking back gives you a real perspective on how far you 2 have come. And yes you still have alot to do but your not on the bottom of the mountain looking up any more and now you are peering over the treetops and 1/4 th of the way up. Cant wait to see you summit!!!!

[@johannessauer9353]

Beautiful!

[@justoneacre7873]

Is Tom an Aussie or Kiwi? Unusual to hear the “twang” in a place like Portugal. You are the only other Aussie (and Queenslander!!!) I have heard in Pt. He seemed down to earth and honest which is reassuring.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

He’s a fellow Aussie. I’ve met a couple around the place but not as many as other nationalities for sure

[@goyoucotube]

This is a great video :) I like how you could see the diamond in the rough

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Absolutely love this channel. The concept of having some short series is great. It answers and explains your process which I find amazing. I feel like I could follow your lead and purchase property tomorrow with my eyes wide open. Amazing videos. Again I love this channel 😍😍😍

[@OaktreePaula]

This video puts your hard work into perspective 👏

[@AndrewGolds]

Gave me a little bit of anxiety seeing how it looked back then! 😅 You’ve done an amazing job so far.

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

It is a lovely place to live with so much potential . Keep fit ,keep well and live the dream.👋👋❤️❤️🙏🏻😃

[@Always_An_Adventure]

We had Tom Jennings do a survey on our house. I never got chance to meet him as we got stuck in Lisbon so it was nice to put a face to the voice. Can see why you bought that place though, definitely the best of the ones you showed us 👍

[@melissaantone9207]

Hi Mark - would you mind sharing Tom's information? We are looking at properties in that area and will need someone to help us when the time comes. Thank you!

[@johncunningham9094]

Just watched your entire journey. Bravo. Seriously good watching and extremely well documented.

[@bearders22]

The roof is a complete work of art - I love the 2 finials at each end of the peaks!

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Gorgeous isn’t it. Can’t wait till we can redo the roof and sand back all the timber and let it tell it’s story

[@sandrastevens2793]

Coming in from the garage side is much better. Very nice inside! I would take it as is. Big is not always better!!

[@bettyvann5499]

You guys have done a lot of work. That Persimmon is a Japanese Persimmon. You can use the pulp from them when ripe to make cookies.

[@d.j.robinson9424]

What an awesome property guy's. 👍👍💚

[@celiasnyman2885]

Most impressed with what you've done with your property!!!

[@currykevuk]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I love your hands on approach.

[@shirleygraham6229]

I think you chose very well. Especially in that you worked out areas for garden, pool etc and totalled it to see the one you put bids on was way too much unnecessary work. Imagine trying to find the time to keep up whilst renovating. Struth. Well done.

[@davidshucksmith3342]

Just randomly found your channel, loving it 😀

[@desirepflugbeil8986]

Having watched your journey to this house, I think you have chosen wisely. And as I have been watching for such a long time, I also love this property now. I know the future is beautiful for you there.

[@nathalieschmeiss8129]

I've been binge watching your videos. Excellent 👍 So interesting to see what you started with and what you have accomplished so far. Keep sharing. Can't wait to see more!

[@Bobrogers99]

The two of you have accomplished an enormous amount of improvement on this place in the two years you've been there, especially since you have your other activities that take up much of your time. But a lot of the major work is now behind you, and hopefully there will be less heavy labor to do and time for more of the fun stuff. Having said that, I think you got some enjoyment from even the hard work, and certainly a lot of satisfaction. Already you can survey your property with a glass of wine in hand, say "We did that", and smile.

[@shrory]

Great video, with hindsight, i should have move south into Europe than west into canada. Keep the material coming.

[@mikejust3790]

I feel like I need to start watching from the beginning ... its amazing what you guys have accomplished

[@LianeSpicer]

That's what I did after I watched one that popped up in my feed. Love their place, love their vids!

[@footplate0]

I think that the threshing circle would make a lovely craft room/workshop once you have moved into the house. Unless you build a circular greenhouse, but do you really want a greenhouse. I can see why you bought it, who wouldn't buy that house, so much protentional. It oozes character and with the work that you have done you have more than likely doubled its value. You have answered so many questions with just this video. You have to ask though is the effort worth it and before you answer, I say yes without any doubt. You were meant for this house and this house was meant for you. Thanks for posting

[@MAKEDOGROW]

We have an even better plan for the threshing circle (in our opinion) but that’s many years away yet. Character and story is definitely the reasons we fell in love with this place, and the overall setting. It was exactly what we were looking for

[@footplate0]

@@MAKEDOGROW I would love to hear what you are planning to do with the threshing circle but i suppose that if you said it would be a spoiler. So I will just have to wait. Please for not too long as I am a tad old and would like to see it while mortal !! Thanks for the reply❤

[@anitaklamer3360]

OMG what a transformation. It is just amazing what you have achieved. It was so good to see a before again. Just to imagine what it will be like in one year from now. Thank you for sharing your journey with me. 🙏🥰🙏🌺

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

What an incredible amount you have managed and learned in such a short time. I am glad "enjoying life" is still on your 'to do' list. Can I add a bit a of aged wisdom....the more storage space you have; the more 'tripe' builds up. That attic space....is tremendous. Good luck with it all. xxx

[@MAKEDOGROW]

I can’t wait to fill that attic space with fabrics and yarn 😂🤣

[@andrewmullen4003]

Thanks for sharing.

[@carolbulmer8253]

I think that you definitely picked the best property! Thank you for sharing your house hunting process😊👏👏👏

[@mrodrigues3127]

Love you guys. You are amazing. Respect for all your work! You will be soooo happy when you finish the house!

[@mariopardo1439]

I find your house style very nice! Great potential

[@VillaAroldi]

The house looks like in overall very good condition, congratulations!!

[@kmparadice6254]

As soon as I saw the realtor fiddling with the lock at the gate, I could tell why you love the property. Having all those mature fruit trees is such a bonus. Being a Floridian, I can say there's nothing like fresh citrus! I think you made a very nice choice, though it would be nice if you had a tad more land you could designate for animals. Still, quite nice.

[@theeggandi6391]

I'm very impressed with your progress in just two years. You have a lot to work with and I am looking forward to witnessing your present and future projects.

[@annekeolivier9646]

Tnx for your honesty and good tips😉

[@joanneflanigan1276]

Wow..are you going to have a kitchen! Best one I have seen in all the Portugal vlogs is Nick & Andrea's kitchen, works on all levels, I could cook there easy ;-) First time I have seen all your layout..wonderful space, hope you can salvage some of that gorgeous wood, just love you two ;-)

[@joanneflanigan1276]

The Portugal Project is their vlog: kzbin.info/door/GINsdAcrvnBi7zaRzgQMEw

[@DF-ss5ep]

That is a nice find

[@lauriewhitlock8137]

Congratulations in picking the property that is right for you. I have been where you are ….on Vancouver Island Canada. Temptation is all about to go big but we can be very happy with beautiful vs big. You house is charming!

[@LorraineinAustralia]

I came on board after you bought this place. Very interesting to see the before. Im fascinated by what has happened since you actually found out what a project you had ahead of you. I thought you might get upstairs into working order before you started on the ground floor. Not to be… I love seeing your process and your progress. However you decide to attack the project.❤️ Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Aotruba]

GREAT CHOICE!!!! Your property is gorgeous! Just the right location you wanted. I also fell in love with that house with a Portuguese character. Congrats!!!🎉🎉🎉👍😉👍 Also, thank you so much for sharing this great video and the Realtor info and the great tips!!!! Now I know who to contact when I retire in Portugal!! My question: Where is this located? I plan to visit locations near Tomar...

[@SweetisMel]

Wow, what a transformation. You’ve come a long way. … and oh my! that attic space is to die for. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.

[@mezanian]

Wow, well kept secret. Love to see a small terrace opened off the attic studio. The views 😍 up there,... ah the serenity 😉

[@flowersflowers473]

Wow! You really saw the beauty of the property below all that overgrown scrub! No one will recognise the land as it is now, from this video!🙌🏼🎉

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kylie & Guy, Impressive to what you both have achieved at present, from what it looked like when you were viewing the property/house. keep up the good work.*

[@l1ncs]

persimmon fruit is quite sweet .. nice flavour

[@pasitheayoga]

I have been watching from the start of Eco and Beyond......I absolutely love your videos, but even more I love your house!! We will be looking for a property in around 2 years time, to renovate and then set up a Yoga retreat. We really hope to find a home as beautiful as yours :)

[@WinkyR709]

I love seeing the excitement you both have for the property, coloured by knowing how much of it you ripped out and dug up to fix issues :) Looking awesome :)

[@ninemoonplanet]

Just curious, but did most of the properties you saw have furniture throughout? I noticed how much furniture was left behind and wondered if this is how properties are put on the market. I am one of those people who enjoy using various things with good craftsmanship. That one wardrobe with the highly finished doors was amazing. The roof construction on this house is obviously done with craftsmanship and traditions along with higher quality build. It's both extremely functional and beautiful. 😃

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Yes, almost all had furniture. Often it’s the case that someone passes on and the family don’t want to deal with all the stuff. I’ve saved a couple of dressers and 2 tables, and the wardrobe you mention I pulled apart to reuse and make something else (it was a little large in its current state)

[@ninemoonplanet]

That wardrobe was very large with a beautiful grain in the wood. How odd the families don't send those contents to auction or charity. Buying a property with all the contacts is definitely a good deal. I would be watching the local advertising for more items, it's far better quality than we see in mass production items.

[@Jacqueline-es5yb]

Isn't this the most exciting bit, knowing you love it and dreaming about what you are going to do? So much fun. Sounds like another Aussie!

[@ClaireWhelan-s8l]

You are the kind of genuine talented hard working people I would def welcome into the small coastal village I live in. We see too many ...nice people I will say.. but who buy as a hol home..or as a second hol home or worse as an investment place they nvr live in or rent. It's killing ltl gorg villages and its wrong. Please, let people be more like you two...you add to a place..bring life and energy..presence and business to shops etc. Keep doing what you do but take breaks...have a life as well. An Irish viewer.

[@layna8924]

HELLO KYLIE & GUY...NICE TO SEE THE UNSEEN FOOTAGE...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON THIS FINCA & PROPERTY...ALL THE BEST 🙏🏻;)

[@gotab012]

You guys gave a house second chance.

[@karenw8266]

Wow, you two have really done a lot of work. It's fun to look back on how it looked at the beginning!

[@markt.3685]

I can see why this was a special spot, when compared to all the others in the series on looking for property. And it is great to see how it looked before all the improvements you've made these last years, so congrats!😎🥂👍

[@bongadludla1485]

I'm watching your from South africa with the hope of relocating to Portugal one day, but through God I think my dream will fulfill one day

[@gaynor3976]

Wow you've done a lot of work from when your first bought the property. Well done to you both. I'm loving all your videos so thank you xx

[@martinadams92]

thank you for bringing all these videos back!! its been great to re-live these videos you've released! its amazing how far the land has come and how well you've done the property so far!!

[@birgitpetersen1552]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TomBTerrific]

It’s amazing how nice the homes conditions looks in the video. Wise to have an inspector look over the home. A small tractor with a few implements will save you tons of work on the land and more importantly time! I really love those arbor’s or concrete frames that are for grapes or some kind of vines. I would need to hire out most of the work if I were to take on a refurbishment of a home or farm. I’m not physically able to do what your doing at the pace your planning but my mind is racing. Still have my imagination hahaha. Do either or both of you speak Portuguese? That’s another issue for me .

[@lilianafreitas6897]

I really love watching the two of you and all that you’ve done!❤ keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@mariushegli]

I live excatly 3342km away from you, so I won't be stopping by any time soon in real life, but I love watching your journey. You have come SO far from where you started, and I can't wait to see more and more of the house come to life!

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hi guys wow I think the place is amazing just love it I know it's going to take time but u both r enjoying doing it can't wait to c doing other things just love watching u both .x

[@darlenefaulkner5041]

I hope you keep the name of the Quinta. Super cute🐰🐰