The Great House Revival

The Princess Bride · 01-05-2022 9:49pm

This is easily the most ambitious, and most fascinating project out of all the episodes (and series) so far. Looking forward to seeing how it works out for them both.

Thargor · 01-05-2022 9:52pm

Id say the kids are raging seeing their inheritance go on this, then again if they succeed it could sell for a profit.

PsychoPete · 01-05-2022 9:53pm

That roof is very impressive

BabysCoffee · 01-05-2022 10:10pm

Loving this episode. Can't see them being finished now though

JoeA3 · 01-05-2022 10:13pm

The modern extension they tacked onto it looks dreadful.

Ambitious to say the least. €350k would not go far here.

touts · 01-05-2022 10:15pm

They are up to last October and still not remotely finished. Not even half way to be honest after 3 years. I suspect they were told patch something together up so we can film and get the hell out of this in time for the upcoming series.

But in 5 or 6 years when they are eventually finished it will be one great achievement.

Thargor · 01-05-2022 10:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119003780#Comment_119003780

How did that get planning permission? Its brutal!

touts · 01-05-2022 10:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119003789#Comment_119003789

WTF???

They look to have finished it in about 4 months. They did more in 4 months than in 3 years!

Thargor · 01-05-2022 10:19pm

Damn nice interior though. I absolutely love Medieval stonework.

harr · 01-05-2022 10:26pm

Confused how they got planing to stick a modern extension into a protected structure it looks brutal.

Deeec · 01-05-2022 10:28pm

I admire them for the work they have done and they have stayed true to the castle.

I can see them wanting to move on though in a few years and being unable to sell it. It would be a difficult house to live in.

funkey_monkey · 01-05-2022 10:29pm

Not sure about it to be honest. It doesn't grab me tbh.

I really don't think I could live there nor enjoy living there.

Hate the extension. With a little thought and expense they could blended it in a lot better.

harr · 01-05-2022 10:43pm

Don’t like it , I was really hoping It was going to be something special. It looks freezing and not liveable at all.. no wonder they wanted the new extension.

Maybe as a quirky Airbnb.. big waste of money.

I can see them moving on fairly quickly and probably will get it hard to sell it.

I honestly don’t think they are even happy with it .

Be right back · 01-05-2022 10:50pm

I don't think they mentioned how it was heated. Must be freezing in winter. Don't like the new extension either.

FarmerBrowne · 01-05-2022 10:54pm

You could see their breath in it when the three of them were talking at the end.

elperello · 01-05-2022 11:03pm

It would make a great party house.

Mo Ghile Mear · 01-05-2022 11:47pm

I have to say I'm gobsmacked that they achieved so much in so little time and nearly in their budget. If the OPW were restoring something similar it would cost millions and go on for years on end. I've seen that happening in a couple of projects they were involved in. But this couple showed what can be done and still preserve the character of the building. It's not my cup of tea but fair dues to them for what they did.

Mo Ghile Mear · 01-05-2022 11:47pm

HeidiHeidi · 01-05-2022 11:49pm

Only watching it now..... Mother of God, they're absolutely mad!!!!

But a very likeable pair, their enthusiasm is very infectious. Possibly deluded.

Addle · 02-05-2022 12:14am

Builders Providers thanked in the credits.

Must be getting discounts.

Fair play. Again, it wouldn’t be for me, but it’s some achievement.

siblers · 02-05-2022 12:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119004095#Comment_119004095

There's still a considerable amount of work to do. The castle didn't even have a builder's finish. The extension also looks like it needs a lot of work. I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't any plumbing in and it looks like they need to get the heating, wiring etc sorted

Fair play to them though, seemed like they did a lot of very labour intense work

Sunny Dayz · 03-05-2022 1:09pm

Another good episode and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how good this season has been. This final house seemed to be more of a retirement project for the couple. They wanted a castle to play medieval dress up in and host parties or feasts. Not my scene but they seemed very interested, knowledgeable and passionate about medieval things which was lovely for them. Liked how they placed emphasis on craftmanship and old ways of doing things and if it suits them to take their time at this pet project then so be it. Like others here the jury is out on the extension, perhaps when / if it's all completed it might look better incorporated. I think this house would suit better as an Air BnB. What kind of heating did they put into any part of the house - cos on more than one occasion I could see peoples' breathe fogging up.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 03-05-2022 1:54pm

That blacksmith was an absolute unit. was very interesting to see the nails being made.

Princess Calla · 03-05-2022 9:16pm

This was such an "American" thing to do.

Some Americans are absolutely fascinated by medieval history ...i remember chatting to a young guy 20's who was fascinated by Ireland having real castles etc.

I certainly see this as being a source of income for them, tapping into the market of Americans wanting the medieval experience. She'll probably run medieval clay tile firing workshops to generate another source of income.

I thought the finish was lovely, I suspect they plan on heating the old building with open fires, they had a few going but I didn't notice a chimney on the outside.

The new build was underfloor heating I suspect they will live there 99% of the time especially in Winter.

Fair play to them they were definitely following their passion.

gmisk · 05-05-2022 7:27pm

A very fun and sound couple.

It looks absolutely freezing and feels like a mueseum...but fair play to them if that's what they want. But some of that craft put into it was amazing.