This Abandoned Chateau Is Cheaper Than A Used Car

[@Gigi4LLE]

I am so happy that 1 year later Sadie and Stan own this beautiful place. They answered Billy’s request for someone to save it. What an amazing family. ❤from 🇺🇸

[@jampuppy]

Watching this a year later. I’m so happy Stan and Sadie have taken on this project!

[@pattysands564]

You and Phil can buy it together and start a KZbin channel and name it , Are we Nuts

[@samanthabloggins1775]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@magicmarker7047]

I keep thinking that if a cooperative group of about 10 people pooled their resources and invested in something like this, oh, what fun that would be! Decide what it could be used for and go for it.

[@colleenlongardner2692]

Well said.

[@jeanniewaters8465]

Love this 💡 idea!!

[@maryannspicher]

😂 good idea! 🥜

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

I love it - the cameraman says "it's absolutely trashed" ......and Billy says "it's MAGNIFICENT". He has such an eye for what could be done and sees the beauty in the ruins.

[@kitschyku5104]

The chateau looks straight out of the children’s book “Madeleine “. “In an old house in Paris all covered in vines, lived 12 little girls in two straight lines…” Gorgeous!

[@duckweedy]

What I was thinking too

[@angelamalcomb1373]

Agreed 😊

[@Eamorri0521]

Oh my gosh yessss!

[@nrhodes2026]

My thoughts exactly ❤

[@pedrotenn2007]

Billy wants this place so badly.

[@jjano2320]

He usually gets what he wants.

[@nicolethijs5428]

@@jjano2320 he is like a spoiled brat!

[@denisemarle4141]

@@jjano2320 Billy's sister purchased the chateau....

[@sandrarenshaw-il2jz]

Think you will find that Gwen & Billy purchased & funded...another family project...🇭🇲

[@davidanalyst671]

Billy Petherick would definitely go through this chateau and take chandeliers and artifacts from it and sell them online

[@kathyrogers1703]

Who would have thought that Sadie and Stan would buy this a year later!😮

[@hayleyhugo7237]

It's in a right sorry state, but somehow it's giving off a vibe of " please show mercy and give me a little tender love and care"... I'd buy it in a heart beat if I lived in France ❤

[@patriciajamieson9020]

I was looking over the situation here (Canada) and figuring what I could scrape together... I figure if I need to scrape together money then I probably couldn't afford it. Any interest or desire to own a chateau would have to be scuttled as I am about to retire on old age pension in July. I might be able to travel and visit some day but probably never be able to buy.

[@WolvesinFrance]

What price is it? ❤

[@kwongjennifer8939]

Hayley, well said! I agree totally on the vibe it’s giving off! Hopefully someone with money and passion can save this chateau!

[@kathyrogers1703]

Phil, I admire what you, Billy, and other chateau owners are doing to save these beautiful old buildings, but you must use your money wisely so that you can complete the tasks you have started. Maybe someone else will save this beautiful old place.

[@dagnyrivers5750]

Love it! See the vision of what it can be...if Dan can buy a building that doesn't have a roof, this should be a piece of cake...😅❤

[@NewEscapade]

@@dagnyrivers5750 Dan bought something that had, at best, the remnants of windows, let alone not a roof, LOL.

[@dawnedawe5337]

Far too much work for Phil. But Sadie and Stan have the engery and enthusiasm to get this old girl looking amazing

[@citygirljody]

Once renovated, to wake up there in a lovely suite listening to the birdsong, gauzy curtains rippling in the breeze....

[@drumminghands6356]

Love how Billy looks at these old buildings. He sees them in their best past glory days! Not as abandoned ruins.❤

[@fionaalston1884]

Michael Petherick explored and filmed inside on his channel ‘ doing it ourselves’ a year ago. It bad inside but still has some beautiful features. Video called ‘the abandoned chateau’

[@b.w.6535]

I think this would be an incredible project for all of the chateau owners on KZbin to go in on together. A supergroup, if you will. Set up a fund we could all donate to, and set aside 1 weekend a month/1 week every few months where the work gets done. Anyone who wants to show up to volunteer can do so. There are a lot of people who could help with clearing brush, cleaning out the trash, etc.

[@peter_scholtes_]

Count me in if it is not too far to the South. 😊

[@patriciajamieson9020]

Chateau Superheros yes it would take a monumental effort

[@krisperez619]

It would be a beautiful boutique hotel or bed and breakfast. It could be divided into beautiful high-end apartments. It could be a school again. It's really quite beautiful even in it's current sad state.

[@vsee2207]

Maybe time shares by wealthy patrons.

[@amysbees6686]

You absolutely need to have a business plan going into this, as Phil mentioned.

[@michellebyrom6551]

A boutique hotel with high end restaurant would suit the building. The few acres that come with it would provide an organic kitchen garden and still leave room for a guests pleasure garden. Good wedding/celebration potential Location is key. How easily accessed is it by major roads and railways? How long to access local places/activities of interest? Does the outbuilding have adequate accommodation for an equestrian centre, even if limited to riding around the countryside? No longterm plan, no survival. There's a very good reason even chateau that can be lived in are so cheap - they cost a fortune to run and maintain. Without their old estates, new business ventures are required. How does this compare to the other place Phil is looking at?

[@subbookkeeper]

the problem is that's probably somewhere in the middle of nowhere. You won't get many patrons that would come and stay there. What saddens me is that you need to be Elon Musk, Bill Gates or some other wealthy billionare to afford renovating and living in that. It's even too much for someone like doctor, lawyer or businessman.

[@phoffen3829]

An issue is that they are not well situated for attracting traffic. Apartments are a great idea, except where is the buyer's place of work or social activity? There is often no public transport option nearby either. Doesn't mean it won't make a great getaway for somebody with the means.

[@happycamper4328]

It would be wonderful if you and Billie started a not for profit that people could donate to them save the buildings you chose. Get a roof and windows or window coverings to keep further damage from happening, then renovate when you can or sell to someone else to renovate but they wouldn’t have to worry with the roof.

[@Lynnthedragonquester]

A year later and it’s been bought 🎉, can’t wait to follow the new owners that’ll bring new life to this magical place

[@samweston3741]

It’s Billy’s sister and boyfriend that have brought it.

[@sandrarenshaw-il2jz]

Nah...Gwen & Billy bought it !!

[@rose101dw]

So, so sad these places are going to ruin. Once we loose them, they will be gone forever...sad

[@ClubberLang-k9k]

You need to have a family of 10 or 12 kids to help you, rebuild

[@mingletink]

BILLY! Step AWAY from the chateau!!

[@kermybait1985]

I'm pretty sure Billy's sister Sadie and her boyfriend Stan just bought this chateau.

[@barbarakloise6790]

That is what I was just checking this video out for that same thing!❤

[@Cosmic-lover293]

Yes they have 👍🏻

[@AdrianneSteeley]

Had to revisit this video and keep tearing up whenever Billy says someone should save her, knowing that his dear sister and Stan are doing it. What a family!!

[@Gigi4LLE]

I am so glad Sadie and Stan now own this place on year later 😊

[@alisakimi1]

This just showed up in my feed and was wondering the same thing. I looked at the "Mucky Mansion" page and yes it looks like it.

[@jimicrimson3224]

If you can find a chateau with this price, with a good structure, I would 100% try to convince my partner to go for it. Been wanting to do this for so long and actually have money saved to buy. Just haven't got anything (yet) to restore it. Would turn it into a family home, get my mom and inlaws to live with us.

[@YouTube]

the brickwork and architecture is absolutely 🤯 🔥

[@turkeyidk4080]

KZbin maybe you could get someone to restore this place.

[@apkhackwithpc2]

Why don't you buying this mr YT?

[@dirty6004]

bring back the dislike button 🤯🔥

[@kemarirawlings4759]

I don’t think it’s scary at all. It’s absolutely beautiful! Desperately wish I had the money and the means! Love you guys. Hugs from America, Utah!

[@joebeeler990]

Billy should convince the owner to allow a look at the formal rooms in the chateau. That would generate more interest in the building. Out buildings? How many acres?

[@piarasmussen8693]

and the price would be interesting

[@patriciajamieson9020]

and the name of the Chateau

[@mavep2855]

Best walk away from that one! The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. 🙏❤️

[@terrylichtenberg7618]

Billy I see huge potential in this house, it is totally worth saving, buy at the low price, clean out the vines and trees, board up and save it for two years, be because that give you time to do more work on the Convent, hire out to help with the other, room by room, if I had the money I would totally buy this, I see big potential in it,

[@janetpendlebury6808]

It would need a new roof just to start with to stop the rot inside, and that would cost far too much just to let it hang around deteriorating for another couple of years. Not really much potential in future use for these big chateau's in rural area's, the upkeep is way to much.

[@lesserpoo]

I wish the owners would close that beautiful lady up to try and protect her as much as possible.

[@lesleyelalami2562]

Council were talking about demolishing it but thankfully it's being saved, youtube 'Mucky Mansion'.

[@patricianewton4922]

Keep sharing this. Someone is bound to see it's potential and have the means to make a fabulous family home.

[@MB-mw2eb]

The birdsong was amazing in this video. It’s sad that a rescue of the château isn’t happening.

[@sometimerving6849]

I hope to see someone buys it and Phil shares the restoration with all of us on KZbin. The place is so huge it would be fun to know some history of the earlier owners and the changes through time.

[@lesleyelalami2562]

Oh yes.... youtube 'Mucky Mansion' to see it's progress with Sadie and Stan. Temporary fix for leaky roof.... cut squares of lino same size as tiles, go in the loft and place them where the leaks are.... brilliant temporary fix suggested by an old English codger....... I was able to get rid of 12 buckets out of our loft until we were able to replace it properly. Worked like magic.

[@chriscraver4070]

Lovely building. You need to go inside to check it out. I hope it gets some love.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Yes it is the world we live in. I admire the two of you and the other chateau owners doing your part in saving these chateaus. It does stab you in the heart to see them crumbling into decay. All of the beautiful paneling, plasterwork, staircases, windows, on and on, that make these so special are disappearing. Each one is unique and when it’s gone it’s very, very sad. I hope someone watches this and figures out a way to save it. xx

[@leighalmond4128]

Phil please buy it and ask for volunteers to help build or demo LoL the house. They can stay an indeterminate amount of time and there's guidelines such as how much work is expected each day. Stephanie's channel seems to do this successfully. Just an idea. Martijan channel is also a roughing build. He only feeds the volunteers. The volunteers camp.

[@bettyebell2835]

I think Billy is thinking of buying this. If he did, he would never run out of projects. These buildings need saving and Billy does have a vision!! 💕💞💕

[@silviarodriguez7245]

This is a beautiful chateau! I wonder if you Phil, Billy and Ryan can buy it together. I see how passionate is Billy about saving these beautiful places. I admire him very much! I wish I was able to buy a chateau and live and work ( probably the rest of my life) restoring it. I can only dream.

[@ellebelle8515]

So wonderful that Billy is so passionate about saving these historic gems. Thank you, Billy.

[@Mime_Mama]

Happy to see this chateau given life! So sad for it to have been sitting in decline!

[@cherylstraub5970]

It would be a hell of a lot of work but what a house!

[@valeriebarris4825]

Its so Beautiful. Someone will buy it. You've given it more exposure. Great video

[@elizabethjurkacek5217]

The 2 of you are great together.

[@nikkster01]

worth having a go it has lovely proportions and facade

[@sarahburton3110]

Wonderful old chateau. Thanks for taking us along 😊

[@dmunoz1943]

Sad to see these old ladies slowly deteriorate. Even if it’s as cheap as a used car, it’s going to take some really, really deep pockets to rescue this château.

[@dreamchasergarage690]

If the foundations are sound then start with the roof and windows. Once it's sealed and watertight you can do the interior at your leisure.

[@jesschee5891]

This is heartbreaking...it needs a saviour.

[@alantorrance6153]

This chateau looks like a lovely project, multiple levels plus basement(s), but a rather expensive one (actually, a fortune), plus additional outbuildings. The purchase price would be nothing compared with renewal expenses.

[@marciadynes7628]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful building but the cost to restore is out of reach for anyone at this point but to have shared allowed us to appreciate the beauty of it and admire the prior owners that created it

[@ile9223]

Some how i see 3-4 KZbin channels working on this project! With a clear vision of what how the results is going to be! Michael should be in it too if he would be interested!

[@ellend9739]

It’s beautiful Billie and Phil , I am not handy like you guys are but come on now , as cheap as a used car ? Get it !

[@Hellyers]

It's a massive renovation job... But you'd have a head-start on Dan. At least it has most of the roof and some floors. Looks like it would be brilliant property when brought back to life again.

[@ellebelle8515]

Exactly. It made me think about Dan. Dan seeing the positive potential and beauty in a burned out chateau is what draws so many of us to his channel.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

Phil I love your inquisitive spirit!!! Just put the recording device in all the windows!! I hope that lovely dog is doing better!!

[@pattysands564]

It’s a shame they all can’t be saved

[@LenaPal13]

I understand exactly how Billy feels about saving these historic beauties. I fell in love with this Chateau when I first saw it. My husband and I are very interested in possibly saving this Chateau. Would you happen to know if it is still for sale? Love your channel Phil and Angelia. So happy with your restorations. You are awesome and doing a wonderful job.

[@LenaPal13]

Hi Phil, You are doing great!!! So wonderful to see you so motivated and enjoying your home the way you want to. Quick question, is the chateau that you and Billy toured a year ago still for sale? The one that you had said was the price of a used car? Thank you Have a wonderful sunny day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charminsavage2512]

This is a project that you could throw a million Euro into and barely be making the building sound, let alone anywhere near livable or useable. It breaks my heart to see such lovely buildings fall into such a sad state.

[@kellybishop6451]

It’s beautiful, and needs to be restored before it’s too far gone. It needs a stone fountain in the middle of the circular drive…(hint, hint)! Hi, from the USA! Love your channel, and keeps an older lady entertained with every adventure😂 Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us.

[@shellypugh7097]

We need to see inside pictures!!! Please!!! Even tho it's so run down, She's BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@stephjezo6470]

Michael did a video inside around a year ago.

[@CharlenePink-Dufresne]

Phil, thank you for showing this forgotten treasure. If only someone could save it. It's so sad to see the grand historical Chateau's in their current state.

[@ericknudson5577]

Its always fascinating looking at properties like this. Unfortunately, the herculean effort required to save this property makes it completely unfeasible.

[@LaughingInTiny]

Nothing is completely unfeasible.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

@@LaughingInTiny👍

[@alfaubrom]

I agree I'll go halves with You! The walls look strong to me, the roof looks straight also. The leaks can be addressed by checking all the directional channels and any damaged areas removed an wood lats reapaired and original tiles replaced. I grew up in a 16/17 century farmhouse the roof tiles fitted where they touched we had leaks an so on the upper floor we had buckets an tin baths for the most common leaks they never ventured further, an when it snowed it would occasionally drift in through the gaps an we just swept it out so we effectively avoided reroofing for about half an hours work once or twice a week when the weather was exstreme. But this roof looks pretty good from here. Well done for being positive Andreabell go get that Chateau. Unless you can view inside check for rot woodworm find the probable cause of leaks one can't say for certain but from an outside glance it looks in good order. Cheers

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@alfaubrom I'm going to reach out to Billy. I'd like to find out more.

[@alfaubrom]

@Andreabell. Yes go for it, use your intuition of course. It looks straight an that's very important if the internal floors are intact each level an the water damage is not too detrimental it's got a particularly good look to the walls the construction is very strong. It was mentioned one outer wall was bulging but it looks like a lot of building for what ever the low cash is? My main point is this so often a reroofing job is very expensive it seldom looks as good as the original structure an if it's a straight as this, why can it not be repaired locally sort out any bad roof woods beams an retile useing the original ones. As it's got dormers that helps a lot you can work from them put cross supports so you can work without scaffolding an you can rope yourself to something solid through the open windows. I've even seen folks pin internal waterproof membrane to the underside of the last to stop the majority of water an then just remove the lower tiles an direct the leaks outside. I've no idea where this is but raw land is on the up an up an ultimately you could run it as a stop over place for folks wanting to exsperience what it may be like to take on a place like this, a kinda bed an breakfast totally authentic beat up decrepid chateau style, you'd be fully booked. Best of luck to you!

[@MarlaHerrmann]

I'm so glad Stan and Saddie are saving it now

[@kaznatbabs]

Wow, that place is huge! I really hope someone rescues it; it’s such a shame to see it in so much disrepair.

[@ji8044]

Love these discussions, they are just as interesting as the building.

[@jeanniewaters8465]

Phil, you and Billy NEED this Chateau!!@

[@michelledraughn5994]

It is beautiful and most have been quite the place when it was in use. So many of the grand homes in the states have been lost to decay and modern development.

[@katehobbs2008]

Billy saving France’s heritage, one château at a time.

[@AMRitts]

Billy is undaunted!!! It would be so interesting to see you tackle this place.

[@lisaakinlabi]

I think Billy is talking himself into buying it.

[@amysbees6686]

I'm beginning to think so, as well. First, Ryan. Now, Phil. Gwen may have an inheritance, but realistically, how much could possibly be left after the chateau AND the convent? (Rhetorical question!) NOW this chateau???😳 At least with the Basmagnee, that is what might be considered a "mixed use" business. Billy also has a clear vision of the convent as some sort of boutique hotel. However, Billy hasn't mentioned what HE would do with this chateau, which makes me wonder if he's already set things in motion to acquire it. I just pray he hasn't spread himself (financially and physically) too thin!

[@lisaakinlabi]

@@amysbees6686 I wasn't going that deep. He and his family can certainly do as they please and I am more than sure Billy is earning very good money with his videos. Acquiring property is a sound investment in the big scheme of things. That's how the rich get richer.

[@amysbees6686]

@@lisaakinlabi Quite so!

[@lilylax1990]

Ohhh I love it! Can’t wait ‘till you start sharing your thoughts on how you will make this chateaux another masterpiece.

[@katherineb6102]

It's stunning and needs to be loved back to life.

[@mrrberger]

Phil said it, "All the land has been sold off". Imagine a restored chateau in the middle of suburbia, total waste. They need land to be viable.

[@jeanettesantarelli1795]

Billy do what you were thinking on your channel, buy it, roof it, and put a caretaker on it

[@barbaragoss6177]

It needs loving again Billy, I'm sure you have plenty of time in the future to do for this chateau what you're doing now for the Convent!Sadly I don't even have a credit card!❤

[@juliapugh6648]

You are so good with saving these old homes. Go for it and save this one too.

[@PablaMMoore]

It is a big building and a bigger task to accomplish to restore this castle, buy my head spins of thinking how beautiful can this jewel of the past van look with a lot of TLC. ❤

[@kathleenclark5877]

This place is like Dr. WHO’s TARDIS! It goes on forever. You could not remotely tell how large it is by looking at the front aspect.

[@garyshields2734]

The plumbing in those old buildings, had a zinc plating electroplated inside of them. If you don't know what you're doing, all of the interior electroplated pipes, will shatter loose in the insides, and ruin all of the plumbing, all over the inside of the building, at the same time. A huge plumbing disaster! Then the wiring. It will probably burn to the ground. It needs to be completely rewired. Next the roof, and the heating. A complete headache.

[@shell1951]

I watched twice and still didn't hear the price.... A much nicer and more beautiful building than the one you currently have, Phil

[@splashpit]

Yep what’s the price and what’s the yearly land tax ? In the uk owning something like this keeps you poor with tax and maintenance, they have tv shows with people trying not to drown in the dept and looking for solutions

[@RosemarieComtois-qs8ce]

Phil's home and property is beautiful.

[@JenHopper]

I like where you're going with the idea to crowdfund it, what about asking one of the builders merchants or some big Merchants to sponsor the cost of materials? I feel like it would be a great PR opportunity for some company to be known for helping revitalize something so beautiful. Or, maybe France just isn't as enamored with those old properties as we are.

[@maryp2747]

Wish I had the money, I'd turn it into apartments. I love old buildings like this. Can you and Billy ask the owners to see the inside? Or if you can fly a drone through it?

[@stephjezo6470]

It is pretty rough in one part, floors staring to collapse. 😮 And that was a year or so ago.....

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

It would be a real shame to turn it into apartments.

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

Unless you can do it yourself it would cost a fortune. I wish I had that kind of money but I would have a exorcist checking it first. I am terrified of ghosts and spirits.

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Mary P. Right same as I was thinking. And again YES apartments same as I was thinking Wish they would fly a drone over!!!

[@brendacooper8109]

Is there a way we could see the inside of it it would be a nice bed-and-breakfast

[@jayreed7015]

It's so sad to see such beautiful old buildings in such a state of disrepair. Unfortunately, like you say, it'd cost too much to save. So sad.

[@owenwitherell9969]

Ok, I really need to see the inside now!! Enough teasing lol!😆

[@roywills5387]

Stan and Sadie will save it.....We will love the watching!

[@jessicaforrest5415]

Billy is hooked on this place. Get it bought Billy 😊

[@katherineleavitt7275]

So terrible to see these beautiful Chateaus deteriorate over time being neglected by the owners. The history of France is being destroyed by time. Wish someone would save this beautiful place. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@lindabellile5738]

Tempting isn't it? Just a chateau to be saved. Another. And, you guys are so good at it.

[@hoosieriphone]

It’s beautiful Billy. You have so many projects going, don’t spread yourself too thin. If you know what I mean. Good luck.

[@randygabbert7831]

This is a fascinating looking building and it would admirable of anyone who has deep enough pockets to make it happen!

[@kgummee]

Beautiful and terribly sad 😢 I hope there is someone out there whe sees this video and saves this beautiful place!!

[@ronniemensch2400]

If I was 30 years younger, I would love to take on this chateau, Oh and have an unending supply of money! A person has to look beyond the trashed state. Begin cleaning out the garbage on the inside, clearing up the ivy, etc. on the outside, replace windows, tarp the roof. Then research, is it historical? Is there a reason to apply for grant money? Would money be available? Yes, I would love the challenge, but at 71, with a chronic disability, etc. Dream on girl, dream on! Billy and Phil thank you for bringing us back to this chateau, just maybe a young ambitious person or people would be up for the challenge. We can only hope!

[@Stephen_A.]

What a beautiful home. The huge tree just on the right corner would be amazing all lit up at Christmastime. 🧡

[@kenmcdonaldii3887]

Every afternoon I wait patiently for everyone’s videos to come out. If I only lived in France….I am very curious on how much the owner is asking. If you could make it weather tight and vandal proof - it would make for a great “future” project.

[@rupertmiller9690]

Same wait, same question, same thoughts. Great minds and all that.

[@dawnrudd2496]

Yes, Great minds think alike 😊 Billy petherick and Philip couldn't you both buy it and Billy finish the convent while phill starts on it or, put new roof and windows in , secure the grounds then go back to it😊 it's lovely, maybe Philip could start the project in the grounds, pull ivy off, trees out ect. Xx hope we get to see it brought back to life. Xx

[@marypaddey4625]

@@dawnrudd2496 Noooooooo Billy has apparently much deeper pockets than Phil and I know who would end up bankrupt! Billy needs to finish one project before he starts another.

[@bettinaschewe7641]

This would be great for a community project, several people buying it and repairing it together, dividing it in smaller homes, having a community garden...

[@JSUKyrks69]

Cheap to buy, costs a bomb to restore and a fortune to run 🤷🏻‍♂️ as nice as it is I’ll stick to my bungalow 🤣 I like to be warm in winter

[@Marie-Claire0110]

Stan and Sadie to the rescue!❤️

[@Falney]

Literally just finished Billy's video when this popped up xD

[@marybeshay8504]

Wow Sadie and Stan have bought it, i love it!

[@margaretcurwen7144]

Phil if you bought this you could cycle to the convent every day, it wouldn't take you no longer than 10 minutes to see Billy and you could even borrow his tool's. 🤣

[@nomes49]

The land around the back was sold in early 2023 for 60,000 and equated to just over 50 hectares.

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Seems to me 3 buyers each get 1/3 for a "townhouse apartment home" would save it. I have seen homes like this on BBC "Escape to the Country" divided up into 3 or 4 story homes. You own from the basement to the roof why not??? Land 4 acres parking and garages and a pool area I think it could work.

[@davidstuart4915]

agreed

[@marcoam90]

This chateau is completely beautiful! I would love to wrap up my life in Argentina, go there, buy it and dedicate the rest of my life to put it back to its former glory 😍