We bought a 200 year old derelict house in Ireland! Episode 2

[@paddyirish1983]

As an irishman and living in rural ireland you are going to love the peace and quiet of what the countryside brings, i wish you the best of luck with fixing up this cottage and as i worked in construction for 20 years it wasalways a proud moment sreing the before and after so i really look forward to seeing this when it is finished, welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. We are in love with Ireland! It's just so beautiful and you're right the peace & quiet is fantastic. Hope you enjoy following this journey with us. Can't promise it will be done in a year but we are trying.

[@cdub5033]

if you want to clear rough ground, a goat or two roaming around scoffing everything will be much easier than a mechanical mower. goats are really good for stripping back all the plant growth.

[@theirishhomestead]

I do love goats! Once we have secure fencing, it's definitely on the cards! 🐐🐐❤️

[@patrickgaule-w1n]

A lot of work, but I can tell you that the feeling you get when you're in, in front of the fire with a glass of wine, or tea, is magical

[@theirishhomestead]

I'm really looking forward to this!,Especially a glass of mulled wine over Christmas! 🍷

[@Dave.The_Sham]

The reason the old thatch was kept under the corrugated sheeting was for insulation!

[@theirishhomestead]

Makes perfect sense. Now it's just spider paradise! 🕷

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Nice. Birds are singing the tunes that God gave them to sing. Very beautiful tunes.

[@davidnyc487]

Welcome to Ireland I wish you all the best of luck. 🇮🇪

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@danielmoran9902]

After a while, one even becomes accustomed to the rain!

[@theirishhomestead]

We are from the North of England, so we are pretty used to rain. Although everyone says it's worse here so far, I haven't noticed a huge difference. That may change, though, I guess, in a few months' time! 😅

[@royashmore5874]

Hello from Manchester! Have only recently found your youtube channel and now find myself binge watching. I'm very envious of your change of lifestyle and oh to be younger! Its going to be a big and probably longer job than you anticipated but in the end you are going to have a beautiful home in a beautiful setting for your family to enjoy, hopefully for a long time. As I've already said, I am now binge watching and may I suggest that all future episodes are numbered so that we can all watch these in the correct order. Keep on with the good work!

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi. Thanks so much for watching & binge watching!🤣 We haven't numbered but if you go on our uploads it's all in order, 1 per week usually on a Saturday unless life gets in the way. I hope not too much longer than we anticipate. The grant people only give us 13 months. That being said having a deadline keeps us on track. 👍

[@ciarankelly4338]

Best of luck and welcome to Ireland!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. We have been so welcomed. ❤️

[@ciarankelly4338]

@@theirishhomestead which county!

[@theirishhomestead]

Leitrim

[@AN-ep6jd]

I hope you do a one year later video to show all the projects you accomplished. It looks like a really lovely place to raise little ones.

[@theirishhomestead]

We will definitely. We pit out a video each week of our progress. Mainly, it's all about the caravan at the moment, but in the new year, hopefully, the motorhome will sell, and we will have the funds to start on the house.

[@carolefranks5489]

A piece of heaven. There's a lot of hard work ahead of you but just keep those sunrises and sunsets in your sights.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you, I think reality has hit bit we are staying positive and the place just brings us such happiness it's worth all the stress.

[@RebuildRetreat]

Congratulations on getting this land and project! We got ours just over a year ago, also a ruined, derelict old cottage but in Scotland. Don't let doubters phase you, when we were there we just knew it was for us. There may be roadblocks on the way and you may lose patience but I am trying to see it as a process and not the final destination 💚

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. We are feeling a lot more positive this week. We love it here but I think we had a few days of worrying that we had over-faced ourselves with the amount of work ahead. We are feeling confident now though and trying as you & many others have advised to take it one job at a time & not get ourselves so stressed.

[@lordrod7328]

​@theirishhomestead can I ask what did you pay for the plot to give me a ruff idea

[@theirishhomestead]

€55k

[@Angel-002]

When I was a kid & I used to see old falling down houses in the middle of nowhere, I used to say to my dad, "buy that & stick a caravan there & do it up"! He used to just laugh at me😡 Fast forward a good few years & someone bought the houses I'd said it about & were doing just that. One was on Anglesey & the other in Etherow. They were both done beautifully & now would cost an arm & a leg & then the other arm & leg on top to buy now!! Whenever we drove past them when they were finished, I used to say to him, "remember when I told you to buy that & do it up?"😂 Nobody loves a smart a*$e though😂😂

[@theirishhomestead]

Ha I love this! Know Etherow well. Well done you. 👍

[@anonz975]

What a gem! Congratulations! Those windows will look great once they are restored.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. 👍

[@stephaniemcgovern-daly8308]

It looks like it could be the most amazing home. I love the serenity and sound of the birds - no road noise! Leitrim is a beautiful rugged county but feels miles from anywhere. Good luck on your journey and in your new life. Welcome to Ireland 😊

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much we love it here. 💗

[@paulcarter2907]

So much potential, so much money, so much hard work..Good luck.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. 🤣

[@jgog59]

Came back to look at the early videos. It boggles the mind that this is the same property. you guys have been so diligent.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much. The next video is a recap and Sam hasn't seen it yet. I think he will be blown away when he looks back to the beginning.

[@antigoogleman1135]

You brave people.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks...I think! 🤔😀

[@cathyjp100]

Welcome to Leitrim! 😊 We’re in a cottage near Dowra. From Derbyshire originally.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you! Are you enjoying your new life in Ireland?

[@cathyjp100]

@@theirishhomestead on the whole, yes! There’s been ups and downs but the people are very welcoming and it is so peaceful here. You almost forget how peaceful it is until you go somewhere busier, then it’s like ‘oh yeah!’ And the kids can play without having to restrain them too much, which is always a bonus.

[@theirishhomestead]

That's good to hear. What have been the "downs" in your experience?

[@lavignemorte]

​It's so interesting to see the bed alcove in the cottage. I think the cottage will be in good hands. Best of luck. We were in Mayo for 7 years. We still miss Ireland.

[@theirishhomestead]

@lavignemorte is it a bed alcove? We thought it may have been the back of a cool larder store!

[@geraldclark7947]

hey neighbours greetings from county mayo so looking forwards to watching your journey/progress. we moved over from bedfordshire 3 1/2 years ago best thing we ever did. love and hugs

[@theirishhomestead]

I'm so glad to hear that its the best thing you ever did. We are looking forward to getting back, we miss Ireland. ❤️

[@Cauin450]

When those about 11 years old, as a punishment my teacher told me hack back the nettles around the back of our sports hall. I was given a scythe that was taller than I was to do the job. Most admit it was a lot of fun swinging that thing, watching an arc of nettles just get cut down with one swing!

[@theirishhomestead]

Ahh yes Euan loved chopping the nettles down. He was in his element.

[@lfuentes4098]

What a beautiful property. So much potential. Love the shutters and even the wood windows. Quality craftsmanship for sure.😊

[@theirishhomestead]

We agree!

[@Yorkshire-Tee]

I'm so very jealous right now watching this. Love you new place and good luck.

[@lynmoore8355]

omg saw you helping Campervibe so thought I'd check out your channel, so just watched this 2nd episode, OMG this is amazing can wait to watch more.

[@TheHavasu_77]

Hello, American here, I love homestead renovations and I love Ireland, been there 3 times and you’re living my dream! I can’t wait to see your journey on this! 😊❤ -Amanda

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi Amanda. So nice to hear this. Ireland is beautiful and we feel so lucky to be here. Thanks for supporting & following us. ♥️

[@melissareid640]

This is a massive property and undertaking oh my goodness it deserves love and restoration this is incredible!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Sometimes the cold/damp weather makes you question yourself and your decisions! But I honestly wouldn't want to be anywhere else despite all that! 😀

[@DonWood]

I am envious of your good luck at doing the renovation. You will have a fantastic home. Enjoy every minute of it, the van will be worth as much money as you paid for it. Good luck with it 👍

[@brightgreencarrot]

Keep a look out for grants. The SEAI have lots of grants for the likes of solar, heat recovery, insulation, etc. I've heard there is now a grant for renovating derelict properties.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks we have been approved for the derelict grant. Sadly the money is only paid at the end but fingers crossed. 🤞

[@quilter01]

Wow, amazing! Wishing you all the best of luck!! 🍀🥂🥳 & look forward to following you into your next chapter! 👏

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much. We really appreciate the support. 🥰

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good afternoon Becky 😊 I’m watching your channel randomly and loved them all so far 👍🏻 This was especially good as it showed how it all starts and the passion in your voice is lovely 🥰 Sam Isabella Euan Benji and you are going to make a beautiful home and I’m so glad that you’re making a video diary of your amazing adventure 👍🏻 xx

[@kenfox22]

New Subscriber. Im jacked up about yalls progress as much as yall. Sincerely. Love from North Carolina. You will definitely need a tractor 🚜 with a bushog. Also some stone pavers walkway through the sog. Must rain there a lot. Water management is is 1 of the most important things for a new property. Believe me

[@theirishhomestead]

You are right it can get very wet there, and drainage is going to be a priority for sure. Lots to get sorted and thanks for joining us. We need all the support & advice we can get!

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Thank you for showing me, looking forward to seeing your progress 😊

[@theirishhomestead]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TheMalone40]

How very excited you must feel. It's beautiful, good luck 🍀

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww yes thankyou I feel so excited for the future!

[@ibislife]

What a wonderful place, but I see you have a lot of work ahead of you. 🙂

[@theirishhomestead]

We really do! Exciting times ahead, though... 😀

[@joffey1212]

Did this 50 years ago in scotland get a couple of pigs chickens ect will soon clear up the greenery ,best of luck and enjoy everything good and bad

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks! Yes chickens & ducks are on the cards in the New Year. Its already greening up! So quick!

[@Scotty7268]

Lots of work ahead. Get your plans sorted and take one step at a time. Very exciting.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you, it really is very exciting.

[@MayoMick]

Welcome to Ireland! Looking forward to following your build.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Let's hope we can get it done.

[@philipvanderwaal6817]

What a dream project never give up on it so much potential

[@theirishhomestead]

We won't! We may moan sometimes, but we love it here. ❤️🇮🇪☘️ Thanks for the support.

[@mariohughes2289]

Welcome to Ireland hope you have a long and happy life here. May All your trouble's be small and all your up's and down's be between the bed sheet's 😅😅😅😅

[@theirishhomestead]

I hope so too!🤣🤣

[@rosiehoy4736]

Congratulations. It's so awesome. Terrifying me but you will be fine.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks, finger's crossed we get there eventually 👍

[@sandrasparkes4501]

Hi just found you today. This looks like an interesting project. The ground sounds wet walking around, what a beautiful area you’re going to live.

[@theirishhomestead]

It's getting better now we have added drainage but once I start planting more trees it will improve further.

[@IdaRobinson-k4r]

Congratulations delighted for you. We met at lough rynn just after you had offered. Good luck with the renovations. We will keep an eye.

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi! Yes we got it! So excited for our future in Ireland. Thank you 😊

[@RobertTrombley-g6l]

We moved over 2 years ago ,bought a cottage in an acre of land in rural county Galway, nice and peaceful,looking forward to watching your restoration!

[@theirishhomestead]

Always nice to hear from people who did the same and are still loving it here. Thank you. 👍

[@Gloria-ze5mb]

What a wonderful find!!! I hope you will show us what you do as you go along.......I love history, too, and live in an 1806 house in rural Maine in the U.S.

[@theirishhomestead]

We plan on keeping everyone updated with our progress. Love old houses! Just wish the walls could talk! 😉

[@Gloria-ze5mb]

@@theirishhomestead I do too, and so often think...I have lived in this old post and beam house for about 50 years now and to be honest, I thank God every day for it and the folks that built it and were born here, lived a full life and died here. This house was meant to be bulldozed under and buried to improve the value of the land, but we chose to restore it. I am alone here now, and so very grateful to be here!

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes, we are so thankful for this house. I feel it's been waiting for us to look after it. ♥️

[@adelecupido8493]

Looks awesome, congrats, will be watching you on your journey, totally thrilled for you, nice large land, can do lots with it, 🎉

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much for the support. We have grand plans! 😁

[@salterraknits]

I just stumbled across your channel for the first time. Congrats on your new adventure! I live in Florida now but I’m originally from Marple - it’s a small world!! Looking forward to following along :)

[@theirishhomestead]

Lucky you! We loved Florida. Thanks for watching. My aunt & cousins live in Marple. ❤️

[@Heligany]

You could save yourself knocking through by putting a big porch on to join the two bits- be useful for boots etc too.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Good suggestion. 👍

[@kaye-q1k]

What a beautiful site lots of work but well worth it.

[@theirishhomestead]

It really is!

[@judithmalan1502]

CONGRATULATIONS! ALL THE VERY, VERY BEST....❤❤❤❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. 💓

[@roberthales4267]

Congratulations, looking forward to seeing the rebuilds , best wishes

[@theirishhomestead]

You and me both! 😉🤣

[@judithmalan1502]

Your own beautiful, tranquil bit of heaven! ❤❤❤❤

[@theirishhomestead]

It really is! Thank you. .

[@davinautting3198]

Waves from North Leitrim: welcome to Off-grid living in THE best county in Ireland! Xxx

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you, we love it here. Leitrim is beautiful 😍

[@Liza-cl2gb]

Amazing and wish you all the success.

[@wontbelongnow5567]

Will be a great place but i hope you have a endless amounts of money . Because your going to need it . Good luck your very brave take on all that work .it will be worth it when finished.

[@theirishhomestead]

We don't have endless pots of money no, but we do have enthusiasm and hopefully time. 😉

[@katytaylor8940]

We renovated a house n france my best advice would be make sure you insulated the roof well when you have your new roof on and you will save a fortune on heating with having a fire in the middle of they house. Best of luck and enjoy its hard work but so worth it.

[@theirishhomestead]

Great advice. We are definitely going to ensure we are well insulated! Thank you 💕.

[@KingdomKerry]

congrats lads. breathability and no dry lining or sand and cement. we restored our homestead in co kerry. Against all builders and architects. Its all manual labour. go for it.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Yes these old cottages need to breathe. Luckily we have Sam who is pretty good at just getting stuck in. Congratulations on your home. 🏡

[@Vanessa-pl3br]

It's a nice little tour of the property (I love the inside shutters ;)! Lots of moments of excitement and panic too will come; but the ideas will fall into place gradually; don't hesitate to take ideas from wherever they come, sometimes it opens up perspectives that we hadn't thought of! Think carefully about the sunshine for the location of the rooms (I don't want to seem directive but am I already? Sorry! I went through that with my house and things change sometimes very fast for some better...).

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much for your comments & tips. We appreciate all advice & suggestions. We are definitely going to try & always think ahead buy no doubt we will make mistakes, as long as they aren't major we will be ok.

[@Vanessa-pl3br]

@@theirishhomestead Don't worry, every defect gets respect!

[@rektautomotive3483]

I was looking at this myself on daft! Look forward to seeing what you do with the place! 😊

[@theirishhomestead]

Hopefully we can do it justice.

[@katrina8093]

Congratulations! Wish you all the best!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. 💓

[@patgorman4347]

Hi,there welcome home..I would love to be able to help ye iam a retired carpenter love these buildings..but sorry to say my two knees are not good enough for work..wishing ye all the best from..pat tullamore

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi! What a lovely kind offer. Thank you for your well wishes. ❤️🇮🇪

[@karenjoy7557]

Big job lots of porridge too eat to finish great cottage...❤❤❤

[@theirishhomestead]

We swear by porridge in this house! Always keeps you going till lunch 😁 Thanks for the support 👍

[@neilgilbert6798]

Well done to the both of you it looks mint

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Neil

[@Angel-002]

I saw you guys on Louise & Emily's CamperVibes channel & thought I'd bob across. As soon as I heard your accent at the beginning , I thought, 'she sounds from around here'😄 I live near Marple & have a friend that lives there, another lives in Marple Bridge, another in Compstall & my nephew plays cricket at Charlesworth. I'm over Saddleworth, but lovely areas. I thought I'd start back to where you start with your new property & adventures. The ground there sounds wet & boggy under foot, but I'm guessing it dried out after seeing you more recently on CamperVibes vlog. I also met Toby on there & I think you getting him a friend is what he needs, they like company🥰 Sam came across as such a lovely guy & you helping them out showed me what kind of people you are🥰 So, new subscriber here & looking forward to catching up with all you've done so far & getting to know you all. I'm loving it already🥰

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww hi! I have family in Marple. My aunt & cousins. My aunt & uncle had the most amazing house at Top Lock! I also used to work as a dental hygienist at Marple Brudge Dental Practice. We also have friends with a farm/boarding kennels near The Little Mill pub which we have been visiting since we were kids! So pleased you found us. Hope you enjoy our videos. We aren't quite as good as Emily & Lou at the whole comedy & editing but hopefully it's passable lol. Toby is die to be castrated on Thursday so fingers crossed that will lessen his aggressive nature towards other donkeys. ♥️

[@philfluther2713]

Life is a craft. You have a Rembrandt you have a Sunday artist. Secondly. 0:40 roof gutter downpipe former water butt site? 1:50 tree if Ash dieback free? 6:01 former settle bed site?

[@theirishhomestead]

Let's hope we have both of those in great supply! 👍

[@she9518]

Yayyyy congratulations perseverance and lots of courage youve gone for your dream and succeeded sooo happy for you all new amazing beginnings xxx

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww thanks 😊 xxd

[@Gillby47]

This look back just shows how much you have already achieved but such a big job ahead.Looking forward to seeing the cottage emerge from its slumber.

[@theirishhomestead]

@Gillby47 thank you. Excited to share the process with everyone.

[@luke_mg8]

I have a cottage like this, the swallows will build a new nest so as long as there’s no birds in them you can put them outside, beware they might try to come into ur house next year

[@theirishhomestead]

We love the swallows, but I think in hindsight we disrupted them, and they abandoned the chicks. We plan on building some kind of nesting boxes for next spring as we will be disturbing them all the more next year!

[@declanoc]

Stunning, best of luck with it

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@adam_mcfarland]

I love projects like this. Just subscribed and cant wait to see how it turns out. You're only about an hour from us in Omagh.

[@theirishhomestead]

Aww thank you. Love how many people are rooting for us. 😊

[@dandelionDub]

I spent 3 years looking for a house in midlands and west. As soon as I saw a sign by the motor home I knew who the listing agent was and the area they cover 😂😂 Good insulation is a must in Ireland. You have free hand to create exaclty what you want. It will take time but will be perfect.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. I hope you found your dream home too? Insulation is a high priority for us. I feel living in a mobile home through the winter has given us a good indication of what we need to invest in and what isn't so important. Insulation is now a high investment item 🤣

[@blupoppy608]

love your channel, have now liked and subscribed. Looking forward to more videos, thanks

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks for subbing and supporting us it means a lot. 💗

[@blupoppy608]

❤❤@@theirishhomestead

[@johnmurphy3798]

Im in the middle of the same thing in county Clare, delivery i found this channel, looking forward to some binge watching to catch up,best of luck!

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi John! Thanks for subbing. Hope your place is going well? Are you doing the grant too?

[@johnmurphy3798]

@@theirishhomestead Things are going well,fitted a bifolding patio door last week to take in the view and it's turned out amazing,the place is sealed now,so plumber and electrician starting next week,it's be amazing to see power in the house! 😁 Money is getting very tight now,I started without the grant,but I'm going to see if I can get help to get it finished 🤞

[@jimshotrod2519]

I love the excitement in your voice,i have just finished a200 year old wreck ..... 5 years hard work .........remember to future proof it,put either tubes or ropes inside the walls for unforeseen addition s !

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you! I was a bit giddy that morning. Getting up before everyone else and it felt amazing wandering around knowing it was ours! ❤️

[@jimshotrod2519]

@@theirishhomestead and quite rightly so.If you are fitting a multifuel stove into the fireplace , think hard about your chimney, look into 7" pumice \ cement rather than a stainless liner- safer and wil last a lifetime .

[@theirishhomestead]

@jimshotrod2519 we will for the main house but the stove we have been long term loaned is just a 5". We are just making do as it's only a temporary home. Thanks for the advice.👍

[@Arcanesse]

wouah un sacre travail de renovation ..bon courage..

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Hoping to get started on the house early next year.

[@NirHaramati]

Dream comes true! Good Luck!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. ❤️☘️🇮🇪

[@bergannon6585]

I wish you all the best in this new chapter. It is huge, but will be so rewarding. Check out Colette O'Neill, of "Bealtaine Cottage". Not only did she restore her cottage, but also her land. ❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. I love Bealtine Cottage, Colette is inspirational to me. ❤️

[@mosbysmen]

Awesome view ,good luck from the ozarks

[@theirishhomestead]

Wow, thank you! 😊 We definitely need all the luck we can get. 🍀

[@KarenHT397]

How beautiful and so much space. But I reckon it will all be finished in about 6 weeks 😂. Great to see it from day one. Good luck.

[@theirishhomestead]

Ha ha! Lots of red tape will definitely mean longer than 6 weeks if we want to avail of the grant. But thanks for the positivity. X

[@ElisandeWalters]

that soundsscape is just delightful CONgratulations, I am very jealous, but not of the work, it will be worth it tho. I hope everything will go as well as possible

[@theirishhomestead]

I hope so too! The beauty here keeps us ploughing on despite the hard work ahead. ❤️

[@rrain3375]

We lived in house in a village in Italy that was built in 1849. The interior wood shutters on the windows were common back then. No drapes on windows then. No indoor plumbing either. They had a small shed that was attached to the home. It had space for the animals and separately was a small room for a toilet and bath. Which I am sure was not added on until well into the 1940’s because the town had no sewage until after WW2. No indoor water either. The town still had the communal place where the ladies did their laundry. And they could get water for the house. It was near a spring. I live in Canada now and can’t imagine going back. Lived from 1981-83 that was plenty.

[@theirishhomestead]

Its been a challenge to get the basic services up to the house, but it all been worth it

[@mobihuts]

Great video, great plans for your family. I'm not so sure about the drop down ladders though, especially when you get older...... However, I think you have a fantastic find and a really cool project ahead of you so all the very best with that one, I will follow it. Oh! please can you give me the details of the singer and song that you had playing at the end of your video, I really like it...... All the best success for your project......

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes the drop-down ladders will probably not happen! No doubt lots of things will change. Glad to have you follow us, the support is very welcome. The singer is Loving Caliber, and the title is Homesick

[@mobihuts]

Thank you very much and good luck......@@theirishhomestead

[@chrismarsh8587]

Fabulous Well done !

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you.

[@solo34amos]

Beautiful!

[@theirishhomestead]

It really is! 🥰

[@lifewiththeplatts]

Wow! Looks like its going to be amazing ❤

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks guys x

[@joyhursey1480]

Lots of luck for the future.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much. Really kind of you. 💓

[@susanyates4233]

Beautiful location.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you, it really is beautiful here.

[@susanjackson1307]

I am very excited for your future lifestyle. May it be everything you wish it to be. Will you stay there and live in the van while you work on your home ?

[@theirishhomestead]

We wish we could keep the motorhome but sadly it's just too expensive to keep for occasional use over the next year or so whilst our focus is the house. We will have to sell George to fund the renovations.

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

This will be labour of love, but I wish You the best of luck with it! Subscribing to follow Your journey and I can't wait to see it when You will be finished.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. Can't wait to get started on it. 👍

[@jwestrik9308]

Nothing a lick of paint can't sort...

[@theirishhomestead]

🤣🤣

[@davidwhite2655]

So beautiful

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much

[@TaliaHoward4EVER]

It’s beautiful

[@lindajames7759]

Definitely put under floor heating in cos it’s cheap and you will love it.

[@theirishhomestead]

We are definitely considering it! Lots are doing it over here now.

[@brightgreencarrot]

Welcome from south Leitrim. We have underfloor heating in our house and it's great. But, as I'm sure you already know, you'll need to make sure you have plenty of insulation in the floor to lay the underfloor water pipes on.

[@coyotedust]

I would love to live in Ireland or Scotland someday if possible! I've always lived in the country and grew up on a farm in Idaho. So I've only known rural life. What does property like this cost?

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi, hope you get your dream someday soon. We paid €55k for this property. Hope this helps. Good luck. ☺️

[@MarkFugitive-]

If you ever do decide to do it make sure you familiarise yourself well with the country and where best to locate. Property in Ireland is generally expensive but there are gems like this if you're happy to live remotely.

[@robpowell8648]

The outhouse building . You've taken down the broken roof part in middle. The square Gray brick thing why not turn it into a fish pond. It look brilliant

[@theirishhomestead]

We want to retain it as a water trough. Our aim in the future is to remain 'off grid' and be as self-sufficient as possible. We think it's a great thing to hold on to. Let's be honest in Ireland it will never be empty 🤣

[@bigears4014]

Some green paints years ago contained arsenic, don't think old is safe

[@theirishhomestead]

Wow that's scary! Thanks for the heads up. 👍

[@keitho77]

What system are you using for water while getting things organised? Do you think you will have any issues with Ireland's ridiculously strict panning laws (if you don't happen to be originally from the county you're seeking planning permission in)? Best of luck with your new home

[@theirishhomestead]

The farmer is kindly allowing us the temporary use of his water supply. We are not changing the footprint of the house so hopefully planning will not be a problem. 👍

[@duncancremin1708]

That seems to be the case. You could be unlucky, if there’s an awkward neighbour, because technically you’re changing the use of at least part of the property, from agriculture to residential. Usually that’s not a problem, but we had a difficult, anonymous neighbour who objected to us parking on our own property, so rather than deal with all that, we park on the road outside. We’re here long enough now that I’m sure we could try again, but we’re used to it now.

[@theirishhomestead]

Wow, that's frustrating! People can be so odd! So far, we have been treated wonderfully here, and our neighbours seem great. I think you have been unlucky for sure. I mean, why stop you from parking on your driveway, utterly bonkers! Hope you get it sorted & pray we don't encounter such pettiness!

[@duncancremin1708]

In fairness to all concerned, our property didn’t have a driveway as nd we were parking in a field. The planning officer who came to see us explained that that constitutes a change of use, from agriculture to vehicular and there had been a complaint. Of course, he wanted me to engage with the planning process and get permission to park in my own garden, but the budget wouldn’t allow, even if my principles did! We will never know which individual decided to make life awkward, rather than speak to me, nor why, but everyone else has been super and we have excellent friends here who support us in every possible way. That’s the Irish way.

[@jjbiggmann5576]

O, P.S. WELCOME TO IRELAND....FROM WEST CORK.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you. ☺️

[@duggy5725]

I'd say it's fairly common to see make shift things in old irish houses especially ones that were around during the famine because they just didn't have anything

[@theirishhomestead]

That's very true, but this house was lived in until the 60s

[@duggy5725]

@theirishhomestead I guess it just wasn't updated but gud luck with the renovations

[@MTHomestead]

Alright the transition begins from Van Lifers to Homesteaders. This is a beautiful piece of property for sure but you can do so much on an acre.

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes it is really beautiful. We just fell in love with it. Wish it had more than an acre but we can as you say do a lot with that.

[@SharonDLorse]

That so seems like more than an acre. Lots of space

[@theirishhomestead]

I think it is just over an acre actually. We have never measured it! It feels just the right size for us.

[@johhny711]

Welcome to Ireland, this place has huge potential, thanks for showing it to us, An inside-outside space is important in Ireland because it rains a lot, that hay shed would work well, all you need is to roof it , and put an outside heater in place, no walls somewhere you can sit outside when its raining, can be used for working on carpentry projects, drying clothes, repairing cars, a swing for the kids etc.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks Johnny, yes I think Sam has plans for it as a workshop, but yes, drying clothes in rainy weather is a good idea 💡We appreciate your help.

[@KymHammond]

Wow! What an amazing adventure. An old 4x4 and a tractor with a platform on the back and a hydraulic lift on the front to get up high should start you off well. Best of luck on your new adventure.

[@theirishhomestead]

Let's hope we get help from our farming neighbours as not sure we have the budget for those! 🤣 Thanks for the good luck message x

[@KymHammond]

@@theirishhomestead look for old tractors at the sea side - used to drag boats to the launch. Or seek the help of one of those KZbinrs who pride themselves on starting the old machines left in the fields for years may be able to help. Im sure if you asked half the farmers around the neighbourhood would have heaps of old materials they’d love to drop off. Best :)

[@theirishhomestead]

@KymHammond thanks, great tips. 👍