We Bought A 122 Year Old Chateau Cooker

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[@WthrLdy]

I think the venting in the floors was passive venting for the massive fireplace. A large fireplace takes in a massive amount of air as it forces the hot air up the flue. Dug properly, the vents could have brought air in from the basement, which would pull from their exterior vents, thereby circulating the air and keeping the cellar cool and fresh.

[@darlalitteral8060]

I can't believe you've been hiding this amazing gem from us. I'm anxious to see it after it's make over. This kitchen is going to be amazing.❤️🙏⛪

[@joannebolton1]

Billy: we need to go buy loads of insulation Sean... Sean: unconsciously scratches his arms and thinks thank goodness I'm off all week!😅

[@IreneSonni]

The kitchen will be AMAZING when done!❤

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

The cooker is quite a testament to the quality of things built a long time ago. They didn’t build things to last a few years, but built everything to last centuries. Styles have changed, technology changed, things went out of style, but they certainly have not fallen apart. That’s what I love about you Billy, you have passion and respect for the old. You have respect for family and friends and those who you hire. That is why I love watching your channel. xx

[@paulcavanagh3324]

That old range is tremendous…will be amazing cleaned up 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ritaellis2615]

I literally gasped when I saw the cooker being wheeled to the fireplace. The penny hadn't dropped until then!!! How wonderful that a piece of history is being re-used in another piece of history. The mantra of 'recycle, re-use and upgrade' is being played out so efficiently by Billy, Sean and the whole gang. This place is going to be amazing. Thank you for putting this out there and letting us all enjoy the journey with you xx

[@timeforturtles]

I think they nuns in heaven are proud! They will help you protect the place…you always do everything right! 👍🏻 ❤😊

[@sallylee8851]

Wool insulation has been used in Australia for many years. Fire resistant and sustainable as we have lots of sheep.

[@marysell6184]

I appreciate your continuing to repurpose awesome finds like the 122 Year Old Chateau Cooker, Billy! I think your attention to detail of doing the best you can to balance the OLD with the NEW is admirable. Keep up the good work. You and Sean make a wonderful team. Thanks for sharing another FUN video!

[@mradford10]

There’s so much I love and enjoy about this channel in addition to watching an old building be restored to new life - the camaraderie between Billy and Sean and their in-between banter while they sort things out (as well as the occasional cheeky beer and sneaky pub lunch).

[@michaelwieneke1992]

Always makes me a bit nervous to hear that Sean will be away for a few days, and Billy will be on his own to get cracking on a few convent projects, unsupervised. 😊 The stove looks great in the fireplace!

[@fedupnow61859]

That is impressive. The workmanship that went into building it.

[@Rain-Peters]

Wow that oven with copper pots and such is going to be gorgeous.

[@kimrafferty7170]

I have just watched the video again just to see that beautiful range, it will look stunning when it has been all cleaned up but what a shame it will never be lit again, a constant supply of hot water and a heating source, especially in the winter. No matter what it will still look amazing in the kitchen with the hand crafted kitchen from the doors. This is the first real transformation of the convent, the offices don't count 😂 and it is getting better and better with every new idea Billy has and Sean agrees with, how lucky that they found each other xx

[@brittawrolson5936]

Billie, you and Sean work so well together. You are both knowledgeable about antiques, and both are able to see the potential of a period piece like this cooker which might look beyond hope to most people. I love that mutual respect for each other’s skills!

[@Blue-rl5dp]

I had a grandma who still cooked on an old cast iron stove when I was little. I got put to work polishing that beast all the time. I'll tell you now, I'd rather leap off the roof of your convent than do that again. Best of luck to you boys if you think you'll enjoy it. No doubt you'll find a power tool way of doing it. I didn't have that opportunity and had to do it by hand. Grandma would have said "Oh, man up little girl. It's just stove polish. It's not like laying on a shady river bank fishing like the men are forced to do." Then I'd get a wink, a quarter, and trout for supper.

[@lenajaques4183]

Billy the transformation has already happened when you consider what that room was like when you first started working on it ……..it’s truly amazing …..can’t wait now to see the end result…..! X😊

[@donnastevenson6700]

You really have great people working for you. Hugs from NY

[@charlarp]

Love that old stove! Looking forward to seeing it all cleaned and polished up with copper pots in that magnificent fireplace 💕💜💕

[@maire4283]

Billy and Sean, you are a great team! Your skills and gifts complement each other's very well. We are inspired by your appreciation for the craftsmanship of earlier eras and the creative ways that you find to honor and preserve it.

[@scifygallaura8122]

I love everything you do for the kitchen and I think we using the doors was a fantastic idea. Maybe you would like to use one of the doors on the cabinets that are inserted in the wall just the doors for that so they will match it would look lovely. I’m sure Shawn who is a master craftsman can do a fantastic job and fitting them. Thank you for making such great videos. I really do enjoy them.

[@mettevunsjensen4094]

Go ahead, and ask Rockwool for a sponsorship. They are in a great shitstorm in Denmark right now, so maybe you could be a way out for them😊

[@stevenlewis6781]

I'm American, of French and British decent. This is almost like a dream for me. This kitchen needs to be world class, I can imagine chefs from around the world coming here and teaching, putting on shows, or catering. That wood burning stove needs to be functional, so at least folks can experience how things were done when the convent was running. Billy, don't spare any expence if you can possibly do that. This can be a world class destination. Thank so much for including us in the process.

[@clarerobbins37]

Love your design vision Billy - range display will look fantastic and no shortage of copper pans at your disposal 😄

[@sandracunningham2689]

Excellent feature. A beautiful mix between two time periods. Wow you are getting so close. There must be a lot of grateful folks seeing the Convent restored. Maybe Sean's going to put out another video showing what he has done with his long weekend.

[@deborahmarr2210]

I hope now Spring has arrived that someone will prune and fertilise the red roses at the front of the convent. They could make a great show later.

[@marymerrill1612]

I had an old wood stove I used on our 20 acres in our outdoor kitchen. We loved it for family reunions.

[@sue7190]

We used sheeps wool when we rebuilt our granary using green oak. It is really effective and eco friendly.

[@suzannemckenzie2873]

That antique range cooker is perfect! Great find. It will look beautiful all polished up with sparkling brass pots. You’ve got a good eye Mr Billy! God bless you all

[@pworthyart]

Oh my gosh! That cooker is absolutely beautiful! It will be stunning sitting inside the fireplace with copper pots decorating the top! Billy, you come up with the best ideas. Thank you so much for sharing with us. 😀

[@LadyJanice112549]

I know that the finished fireplace display is going to look fantastic! Getting more excited for completion every day! Great Job Everyone!

[@michaelgarcia5533]

I'm a 53 year old gate builder and the idea's I have for your entry. Shame I'm in the states. I appreciate all your doing. Good on you.

[@michaelgarcia5533]

Wait, on the old stove. I seen the brass handle but those surrounds. The trim on the door is copper, no?

[@suechapman8580]

I love that stove. It's amazing what you've stashed away over the years. The convent is now in control. 😊

[@meganhall1306]

That cooker will be fantastic when it’s restored, the kitchen is coming along fast now. Love your vlogs Billy! Xxx💕💕

[@tonywatson987]

Billy, I reckon you could transfer the rear right leg to the missing front leg and rig up a prop for the rear - it's not going to be visible anyway. But that cooker is a gem, cleaned up, polished and graphited, it will look amazing! Sean had me scratching too, at the mention of insulation! ;-)

[@rebeccacaron8982]

I love the plan for the old cooker! Absolutely brilliant! Well done…❤

[@tstrong7910]

I'd love to see Michael work his magic on this beautiful old cooker!

[@lizzymoore54]

Whew..I’m exhausted just watching the two of you work. Great job, as always Billy and Sean! 😰🥵🫣😉☺️

[@lindamitman4538]

I love that old cooker! What a perfect addition to the convent kitchen. I saw one in pristine condition at Chateau Amboise. What beautiful pieces of craftsmanship these were.

[@kerryann7495]

You have such great taste Billy. You and your right hand man Sean should have your own TV show😊

[@bettyebell2835]

Billy buys quality and that is the best way to go. So glad Sean is close by to support him. They are great together. The stove is wonderful , just needs a clean and a polish!! Good job guys!! ❤️😊

[@connieworcester55]

That cooker is going to look awesome, especially when the pointing on the fireplace is finished, AND the flooring is down.. wowza, can't wait..!!

[@AMJDG]

That same type of range cooker looks like the ones installed on ocean liners at the turn of the 20th century from about 1890 to the 1910 range before many converted to electric and gas cookers. Beautiful and useful piece of historical art...

[@gingerschatshow]

Billy - when you are done with the large Kitchen- be sure to take before and after pictures for transformation records. :D Just a suggestion.

[@lhmcd5538]

Get your tomato sauce to polish up your brass. 😃

[@annettesharrock1236]

Nice to see Darci having a beer with you Billy and Sean. Love the old burner and once cleaned up will be parfait in the fireplace. Just think the money you will save with having all the insulation which you have and will install. Worth the money for sure. Loved watching. See you tomorrow. Crack On

[@JaxonsDd007]

Billy loves to catch people on their best days😆 but I don't care when having a beer with friends all we see is each other..

[@athomeinfrancewithsam837]

​@@JaxonsDd007 🥰

[@annettesharrock1236]

@@JaxonsDd007 😊🥰

[@lorilarkin827]

Lovely to put a face to a name. 🥰

[@stevesgilbert]

Who is Darci?

[@malagastehlaate230]

What a lovely old cooker... somewhat reminds me of the one my Great Grandmother had at her acreage. That place was like stepping back in time into a museum of sorts. Was an old farmstead the only electricity it had was one lightbulb in the living room which had one of those 2 plug sockets in it which powered a fan and a radio. It had no running water... a hand pump in the kitchen and the big pump outside, and yes... an outhouse. Always remembered to go potty before we went there! But grandma canned on her coal stove... she had every fruit tree and shrub you could imagine as well as a big farm with a big draft horse to plow it. She lived to be 99... and lived out there till she was 95. So that stove brings back some memories for me... love that. Can't wait to see it all polished up.

[@RosasCabin_AIRBNB_USA]

I love , love, love the stove!!! There is no way that I would not make this into a functioning item. Of course, I guess with all the heating and cooling functions built into kitchen, it is not necessary to have a terrific stove to heat the whole house now. So many of these marvelous houses and even deep woods survivalist fashion their entire lives around their ager or large cabin stove . I can’t wait to see what happens next! Great job Billy and Sean!! You guys are interesting and terrific on a daily basis . 😊

[@isabelmendi3973]

Billy that convent is going to last more then 200 years, you and company are doing a great job.

[@syrenadurager]

This kitchen is going to be amazing . I cant wait to see the finish. It will be awesome .

[@jesschee5891]

Great video. Love the cooker you had stashed away......wonder what else you've got hiding!? Enjoy your long weekend Sean. Looking forward to seeing a video from you. I really enjoy the community vibe of the Petherick crew ( Billy, Micheal, Sadie and Mo) and Sean, Phil and Ed. Also tied in there is Stephanie and Dan. I've just described my total KZbin entertainment

[@neilchisholm797]

What a wonderful range. This kitchen is going to be glorious! You and team are so inspirational! Sean is a fabulous mate, friend and diligent hard worker. Every best wish to you all, this is compulsive viewing. Neil in Australia 🇦🇺

[@vk1pe]

There is a term, which *may* apply to the oven: "blueing", as in shining up the metal to a kind of deep blue hue.

[@katherineleavitt6335]

Sean I absolutely love the old wood burning stove. I think the idea of displaying your copper is a wonderful idea as it will look so perfect for the age of the Chateau. Hugs, Kathy USA

[@jimorr820]

Your video on the convent attic put me to mind....I help take care of a 130 year old Chapel. Recently we discovered that back in 1970's they insulated the roof/ceiling incorrectly. They put the insulation directly on the lathe. As a result the keys of plaster which hold the ceiling plaster up to the lathe are crumbling, turning to powder. The ceiling is in danger of falling. There's a way of saving the situation but anyway I saw you had insulation directly on the lathe of your ceiling. We found there needs to be a vapor barrier between the rectory insulation and the lathe so moisture doesn't damage the plaster. Hope this helps

[@MicleFirst]

I always look forward to new episodes!

[@christineclark1286]

Sean is such a hard worker and a good friend to you Billy,I watch his videos also he comes from Essex where I live now and have been to all the antique places he went on his visit back here .Keep up the videos I love watching them .xx

[@vic8895]

The details on that stove are just beautiful. Great find.

[@myriammoquin2684]

What a find!!

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

The period feature stove is a terrific find. ❤

[@monalingan9523]

Quite an endeavor! 😮

[@lorispencer2046]

Love the beautiful old range cooker. That kitchen is going to be awesome. When you're done Billy, the whole place will be a museum.

[@SPTVNeverIn67]

It's amazing the work you've done. You guys have turned a morose (except the Chapel) behemoth into a beautiful, graceful and delightful entity. It's personality is sure coming through! ( i never use words like that every day so that was fun too!)

[@NatiHerron]

The range will look gorgeous once it is polished and will add so much to the kitchen.

[@tracyschaub1187]

Stunning .. truly stunning .. I am amazed at the incredible team you have assembled for this project .. you all have a fantastic work ethic.. and are such great guys.. cheers 🍻

[@ruthholbrook]

I love that cooker. I would itch to light it, but it'll be good as an ornament with Sean's copper displayed on it.

[@mavep2855]

Love the stove and noticed it had one leg missing. I am curious to see how you will create a new one. The kitchen is definitely going to be the heart of the convent as it should be. I can visualize copper pots on the refurbished stove and it’s a pretty sight. Sean, enjoy your time off and Happy Easter to you and the family. Billy, crack on with the insulation🙏❤️🐣

[@sandramuis7430]

The old stove is an awesome find….very fitting for the space! 👍

[@LadyMitcly]

Billy & Sean have muscles on their muscles!!! 😂Keep up the great work guys, I tune in everyday, love it! 💕😃🇦🇺

[@theolderwomansviewagematte2218]

A suspended hook with a pan and utensils hung too will look great. I think it either needs to look authentic or totally plain, no half measures. Just my opinion. X

[@pj1043]

Great renovation video looking forward to watching your videos everyday Billy. You have a great team in helping you too also the fun you have while working. Great sense of humour. Looking forward to seeing the big kitchen all coming together too especially that 122 year old château cooker inside that massive fireplace will be a very great feature for the kitchen.❤❤❤❤😊

[@juliacobb4355]

Love the “new” old range. It really looks like a small oven for the huge size of the stove. It will look great in the fireplace. Great find🎉

[@kpdvw]

take the rear right leg and place it front left, then make a plain rear leg since nobody sees it... a bit of polish and paint and the range/cooker will look spiffy....!

[@georgesgohier484]

when your friend comes around to media blast the ceiling other bits & pieces, he can always blast away on your rusty cooker.....

[@melissaroscher1080]

Rather than decoration use it as storage for pots and pans. Don't know how but create a clear level top for a worktop.

[@williamthegriffin6185]

That water box could be an ice bucket for cold beer! Love seeing you re-purpose things.

[@caronmistry6171]

That range cooker is beautiful, can’t wait to see it all cleaned up. You have such a good eye for things Billy x

[@tonysteppan8495]

Just a thought, next time there's media blasting being done maybe he could spray the stove off? Some black paint and some elbow polish on the shiny bits it'll look great. With 3D printing maybe a new leg that's missing. That stove is just right for that location! Look forward to your cabinets you were thinking about. Glad to see your reusage of your materials at the convent. It's really coming alone. GOOD JOB! CHEERS

[@susanstopher1727]

Who is Darcy? Love the stove.

[@christineh5790]

I kept the coal range (as we call them) in our previous early 1900’s house and it also had the wet back for the hot water too. We swapped it for one of the same but in a fully working order, although we seldom fired it up. We only really wanted to keep it for nostalgic reasons too, so I think that’s why I love this channel because Billy sees the beauty in the old pieces and doesn’t throw everything old, out! 🥰

[@cindyfleer2248]

Maybe some spotlights from up in the fireplace highlighting that beautiful stove?

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

That antique cooker is gorgeous!! Have a nice long weekend and Easter Sean!

[@deniseblackman5229]

That stove is going to be the cherry on top in the kitchen!

[@patharren1264]

What a beautiful vision for the stove placed in fireplace! Love it! You guys are so real!

[@gaylecorfman4616]

Thank you for all of the marvelous work; I enjoy watching the progress.

[@jdrew5367]

Great minds thinking ahead of time plans on top of plans! 👏🏼 Thank you Billy and Sean great ending as always.

[@johnpritchard2772]

hello everyone!! How wonderful that the automatic gates are working! Never seen a warehouse filled with so much / varied insulation packs!! Wish I had the "stength of Shaun"!! The cooker is such a GREAT usefull peice of kit for the kitchen, a real "period" peice!! Amazing what you are acheiving!! bestwishes from Lincolnshire

[@sheilarigge1261]

What a great find and a perfect spot for it!

[@sharontibbo2510]

Love the old cooker. What a lovely Idea. Looking forward to seeing it all polish up

[@TheNightOwls2]

That oven! 😍 As soon as you said that the fireplace would not be used this is what I pictured sitting in there and had an idea you would Billy 😉👍 I am having serious kitchen envy already and can’t wait to see the finished result! If in the future you find your kitchen appears to be haunted, don’t worry Billy, it’ll just be me wandering around in my version of heaven 🙌😂

[@billbuell6657]

When Sean says "crack on" like Billy 😂😂

[@RijackiTorment]

Gorgeous range!!! So glad you'll be using it if only as decoration. It needed to be rescued and you the one to give it new life.

[@vickieburt2246]

My middle name is LaRue! Love the old stove!

[@busterdee8228]

That insulation got squirelled away when the store's channel subscribers figured you'd need it. Don't tell me you won't be tempted to light up that stove from time to time. Can anyone say 'Christmas?'

[@annefairchild3529]

Set up the stove/cooker were it can be used in power outage or extreme situation. There have been times when the old way was the only way for a week or two. With it able to cook or heat you or staff can function.

[@sierravista1970]

They should make the cooker an Island with a wood countertop/ chopping board using some of the wood from the building.

[@crystalroseblue6760]

Had my eye operation,and still keep watching with one eye, sooooo interesting...wood fuel cooker/ stove and I grew up with a smaller version check the flue peice is there.its a peice that sits on top of stove in chimney hole then the stove pipe chimney inserts in it ,in some .if its just for show lovely best I have ever seen.. with water tank amazing.

[@gastronomique]

Billy..we discussed this - all online auctions closed after 6pm each night! My name is John and Im a online shopaholic! I hear you… I buy antique French Rococo mantle clocks that dont work, a set of 200 - 190 yr old hand coloured botanical prints that will cost $20,000 to frame them all and $300,000 for an extension wall to hang them all!

[@lisaglynn3121]

That cooker is gorgeous! Good find Billy!