My guess is if you are going to stick kids in the tv room the parents would want a way to keep and eye on them..hang a heavy curtain you can pull to the side and if there is no one watching tv in there you can pull the curtain aside and still get the light and the charm of the french doors.
If you are referring to me, Ms. Kilmer, I grew up on a farm. Yes, I am informed enough. However, that knowledge gives me no comfort when an animal is slaughtered.
Yes. Just like in Bedroom 1 that had a fireplace in the corner. Someone covered over the fireplace in the main bedroom and created a doorway into another small room to make it into an ensuite.
Keep the doors, sometimes parents want to check on the kids without going out of the room they are in to walk around to get to go check on them. Easy enough to look through the door. Put some curtains on the doors to give the illusion of privacy and that way if someone needs to go into the room to get to a child, they can. I do understand about deer hunting. My late 1st husband was an avid deer hunter. I went with a couple of times, I found mushrooms when he did not find a deer, but it is always better to hunt with a buddy. The meat does not go to waste either. I love deer meat. I've seen deer in on my 50 acres when we lived north of where we are now, eating the trees because there were too many deer and not enough food for them all. I've put out food for them to keep my fruit trees and help them through a tough winter. I was living in the IL and MO area back then now I'm in TX.
No, leave the doors, there must be a way to damper down noise. Use small love seat type sofas and large chairs. Please keep it rustic, slate or such floors and loads of small vintage rugs. Visitors will love it! We all have conventional livingrooms, it will be nice to have a different space to stay in. Love from New Jersey!
Do nothing with the doors. They are beautiful. As a sound barrier just cover them on each side with a thin layer of insulation and then a thin sheet of plywood. Paint and cover with a pretty curtain. That’s it and you are done
I agree. Keep the French doors. The TV room won’t be too loud and parents would want to keep an eye out as well from the main room. Most guests will be out during the day visiting yr beautiful area of England or sitting on yr back stone patio enjoying the view.
Agree about the use of love seats plus chairs rather than a sofa as adults in particular due to 'personal-space comfort', seldom seat more than three on a sofa.
I agree first floor leave the glass doors between the rooms Kids don’t make that much noise typically traveling and most likely they would be outside running around I would mk sure there is WIFI connections
The french doors between the tv room and sitting room have SO MUCH CHARM I'd hate to see them go away. Can you use love seats in the sitting room instead of a sofa? The carpet in those 2 rooms and the draperies will muffle the sound some. In any case, I CAN'T WAIT to see the farmhouse reno unfold👏👏👏👏
Luke avoids the more unsavory aspect of allowing too many deer to graze on the land. By maintaining a certain ratio, the deer live healthy lives. The ratio they have at present can cause winter starvation with a slow and inhumane death, and the resulting carcasses can breed disease that is carried over to other animals who may feed on the carcass. It can also breed a type of tuberculosis that is contagious to healthy deer. Culling the herd is a very necessary task, and the sacrificed deer can be dressed and the meat donated to agencies who provide meals to people who are at risk. I could never shoot a deer but I do understand how imperative culling the herd can be. Just thought I would share this in case some people take umbrage with the practice.
It is absolutely CHARMING ! You should renovate some nearby stables (or a shed ) so families can bring their horses and and spend a week riding the glorious estate lands (marked trails only of course). Are there any existing trails that go all the way to the sea? I know I could get my American cousin and her charming knighted English husband come for at least a week with their friends. I hope this cottage is a reliable money maker so you can continue with all the wilding projects and family activities.
That's a great idea! I vaguely remember them saying at some point that there were horses, or maybe they were thinking about doing something similar to your suggestion? I don't recall, but either way I think that's a great idea, if there is interest.
Personally I would leave the doors and just put more thought into furniture that would best fit with the doors. The light and the views are the cottage’s best assets. ❤ The Cottage ❤
Lol. I love how you keep saying it will be "controversial" 😂. We all know whatever Malcolm comes up with, that it will be very complimentary while also remaining sympathetic and respectful of the home's history. I just cannot wait to see it progress. ❤
I personally would steer clear of Sisal matting, it doesn't work in holiday let's for many reasons. I would use heavy duty lino with a wood effect on floors with the MDF, sand, repair, stain and seal floorboards the same colour as the lino in other rooms then decorate with rugs throughout upstairs. For the stairs themselves I'd sand, repair, stain and seal them with a non slip sealer. The small fireplaces I would block off chimneys, keep the black leaded grates and place salt crystal lamps in each grate. I would see what fireplace is hidden behind that wall near the ensuite bathroom and if similar to others treat like the others. Downstairs on concrete floors, I would lay cushion vinyl flooring again with large rugs. With the double glass doors I would remove the doors, brick halfway up and put a fixed window in ( almost to look like a slim fishtail but with some sort of faux creeper inside) let's light through, keeps noise out, sofas can sit below and curtains can be added if required. The flagstone floors I would scrub, steamclean, dry then cover with a resin floor to preserve the stones. The kitchen cupboards I would keep the units but paint the doors and draw fronts with brass handles/knobs. Always keep baths as many love a bath as well as a shower. ( where do I stay while helping?) As for decoration, I'd probably wall paper using subtle patterns all throughout except for kitchen and utilities. I used to look after holiday let's on a large country estate and while most people were fab there were the odd guest who were not so 'careful'. Looking forward to the next update. Xxx
Super ideas but am going to add; any floor boards that have been replaced and if planning on staining them 'ensure they are the same wood' as the original were otherwise even with stain (or stripping the old ones) the colour can differ.
I am an American and I would want to have a bathtub. Loads of homes here have a bath/ shower combination which just need a fabric shower curtain with a plastic liner curtain. The views are spectacular. The outside needs some sort of grill and outdoor chairs and big table so the outside can fully be enjoyed.
PS: once the wood floors are sanded and stained it won’t matter how patchwork the planks are….I am for it! I also vote for a claw foot tub in the main bathroom.
There’s a large tub in the family bath so I agree w/Malcolm to remove the one in the en-suite. A big, pretty shower is visually more inviting than a small tub.
I love you Luke and Julie, so funny together. Julie lying in the sun was gorgeous. The house is lovely and I am sure whatever you do it will be great. Love your work you guys ❤from Australia
Yes, I say keep the bath. Some days in England are quite cool, and in addition are damp, and that gets into your bones. A shower would help, but a hot bath would be so luxurious if you've been out in the wild lands.
Yes, but there's already a bath in the main bathroom so no need for two - especially as it would be a small one. Better to have a lovely big double shower cubicle - much more luxurious than a tiny bath!
@@sallyannc3176 So then all 6-8 people can duke it out over that one bath lol. Double showers don't impress me, most of the time I don't have three people in my shower at once. 😉 I did have an en-suite once with a window that opened, right in the shower, which was INCREDIBLE. The breeze coming in felt amazing while I was showering.
@@celticlass8573 baths aren't very popular in the UK - most of us prefer showers, and a large shower cubicle on your own is very nice, especially for my tall husband.
@@sallyannc3176 Yes, but this isn't to be a residential dwelling, it will be a vacation rental, which means that people from anywhere in the world can stay with them. Actually it surprises me that having a bath isn't more popular, given how cold and damp it can get in the UK. It gets in your bones!
@@celticlass8573 Yes but who wants to be crammed into a wee tub like that, not very warm having your knees sticking up and not being able to lie back in the bath! Plus if they put a shower over it you have to step over the bath to use the shower - not something many people like. You also have to remember that it takes a lot of electricity to heat enough water for a bath - much more than using a shower - which is expensive in the UK (and people renting will usually be charged for that too).
Okay, I agree with keeping the small bath. It’s one of my favorite things to do whilst on vacation. Also, if they’re taking long walks and enjoying the countryside that would be a nice treat. I would also make a cute reading bench and nook in the kids’ bunk room overlooking the view. That would be so special for children.
You can use the old carpet to stabilize slopes in your rewilding projects. Grass and brambles will grow through it and the carpet stops erosion. It works amazingly well. Better fate for the carpet than be dumped in a landfill.
I think a benefit of keeping the doors is the adults can be in the next room over and still keep an eye on the kids. Hopefully you can save that stone floor. Really good that the kitchen is in such good shape. I think it's OK that the floorboards upstairs are more rustic, it will be part of the charm of an older farm house. The soft boards should probably be replaced. That tub upstairs is so deep yet small, I think it would be easier and safer if it was a shower. Put a clawfoot tub under the window in the downstairs bath instead. A sundial in the garden would be quite nice. You really shouldn't be pulling up that nasty old carpet without dust masks. No matter what you all decide I am sure the house will be lovely!
We have deer over-populations here in northern Virginia USA, so I totally understand the havoc they can wreak on a natural ecosystem. And I really appreciate that you're practicing to make it as humane as possible. And I hope the venison goes to deserving tables. And I laughed out loud at Ben and Luke's shooting competition! :-)
I would think that if you have one nice bathtub in the house that should be enough. A clawfoot tub would be lovely in the family bath. Maybe a luxury shower with a built in bench or dual showerheads in the master bath. I love the french doors downstairs. The views from the house are just breathtaking!❤
As a designer speaking: Sisal for a guest house is a BAD idea. Hard to clean, marks easily. Why not put in a good engineered wood floor? I bet the cost would be comparable, and maintenance would cause you so many less worries!
Keep the doors. Find a sectional or loveseat and easy chairs to put in that room. Nobody spends a lot of $ on a vacation cottage to just sit on a sofa and look outside. The light is much more valuable. Plus, you already have the fireplace as a focal point in that room. Yes, definitely keep the bath.
Keep a bath - plenty of room in the main bathroom for a good sizes bath, better to have a nice big shower cubicle in the other rather than a tichy wee bath.
A few thoughts and suggestions: 1. Have you thought about painting/staining the concrete floors. It can be quite beautiful. 2. Have you considered having an old fashion Shooting Party/or an Environmental Event? I am sure you could sell out a weekend. You could also include lectures about rewilding and the need to cull deer. You could also do tree planting, hedge planting and collecting tree seeds. ETC. 3. Have you thought about donating the meat to a food bank? Or having the meat processed and selling it at the gift shop? Venison pepperoni or kolbassa are both quite tasty. Just a couple of thoughts. Love your channel. :)
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When my father retired from the embassy service and after we had been living in London for 15 years, we moved to the family ranch in the middle of nowhere Wyoming, USA. It was there that I learned the lesson of culling the herd. It is never pleasant, but always necessary. Too many cattle on the land would destroy the delicate open range that was essential to feeding the herd.
If you kept the doors but put double paned glass in them, you could dampen the noise enough to create a noise barrier, but still keep the doors. They're gorgeous!
This looks like an amazing project , can’t wait to see how it all turns out!! I’m a designer in Miami Florida. Born and raised in Chicago and my humble opinion is too leave the French doors between the tv room and playroom because you can install blinds on the doors with hold down brackets so they don’t swing around when the doors open and close. But if you have small children and you want to keep an eye on them you can , but you can also open the doors for a bigger connected space and have with the entire family 😊. Good luck and love to see your you tube channels, all of them, so much fun. 👏
What a treat it will be to watch this already lovely farmhouse get a refresh! And Luke, thank you for educating some viewers about culling. It’s a sad but truly necessary action needed when original predators have been exterminated from the landscape. I’m sure Mapperton makes good use of the carcasses-perhaps primarily used on site or in surrounding restaurants, shelters, and neighbors’ homes as food-so the circle of life is maintained.
Sorry Julie but I would definitely put carpet in the bedrooms. A) the floorboards aren’t that great. They are quite mismatched. B) insulation from the cold. C) A sound buffer between the upstairs and downstairs. Carpet in a bedroom especially in an old house will give more of a cosy comfortable feel. If it’s timber on the ground floor yes definitely try and save and expose the timber.
I "violently disagree" with permanently enclosing the spaces and removing the beautiful french doors,allowing for light and airy and flow. Tons of options...add velvet drapes to enclose the space when desired...use sectional seating from pottery barn or Kriess, to enhance the rooms functionality for seating and versatility. Versatility is key. Not everyone watches TV. I gave mine away 20 years ago to a college...stained concrete is a beautiful option, allows for non wall-to-wall rug options ❤
I'd leave the doors and place a comfy sofa in front of the fireplace with chairs on either side, small coffee table or bench for placing magazines and food an area rug on top of the sisal carpet to define the sitting area. Upstairs, paint wood floors and use rugs. It's going to be a lovely rental.
Mmmm not sure sisal carpet/rug is the way to go in a kid's room. It's not easy at all to clean, more so with the who-knows-what they might bring in. In my opinion, a washable and replaceable rug between the bunks is the way to go.
What an amazing property. In my opinion: Keep the doors , can you make them double glazed to reduce the noise level ? You can buy product to clean flagstaff floors and reseal them. The first bedroom looks like it can fit a queen bed rather than a double, which is more appealing. Keep the flooring, use rugs and runners to keep the charm of the property. Replace the tiles removed from the concrete hearth in the second bedroom. Third bedroom, continue the wooden floors and add a rug. The fourth bedroom, the floors are so charming, keep them, as the add character to the room. Once they are sanded and stained you won't notice the different woods. Make this room the main with an ensuite. Keep the bath, with the shower. Agree with the main bathroom, however tiles floor will look better than lino.
Pulling up carpet is extremely satisfying! Those wood bedroom floors would be gorgeous if they were stripped and hard wax oiled in a natural or medium color with Osmo instead of making them a mahogany color. I've seen this done in other English homes of similar age. Darker floors show scratches and dirt more than light and medium floors.
My vote is keep the doors. If kids are watching tv it would be easy to 1) hear the kids if they get too rowdy, and 2) check in on them. We had french doors btwn our living room & tv/dining room, kept one closed so the sofa would fit and only used the other. Worked well & sound level was never a problem. P.S. the target practice was fun to watch, and yes in the absence of natural predators, herd culling must be done to insure the health of the overall herd.
There must be a way to leave the doors, but temporary block them. In case the need of those rooms changes in the future. Please sweet brilliant lady, it is distracting when we are watching and you are giving us a tour and working and talking . It’s hard to follow what you are saying. This is a lovely home and I am sure you will make it beautiful.💛
As far as the original Black floors go, I'd clean them and put a sealer on them and call it good. Please don't get rid of the French divider doors. These are the things that give the house a personality. Love your show!
i love having the doors there i think it would look too closed off and too chopped up without them, so much brighter with them and the views can be seen through them. the parents could see what their children is up to also!
I don't think you need to replace the tub in the smaller bathroom - possibly reglaze and replace the enclosure. I would also leave the smaller shower/bathtub combo in the main room convenient for bathing small children. I think bunk beds in the small bedroom is a great idea, and I would use that gorgeous window seat to build a cozy nook - I can imagine kids playing there. I'm not a carpet person at all, so I would refinish all floors and restain the wood - the rustic finish will go beautifully with the location and the age of the building. What a fun project. Hopefully we can stay there one day!
The doors give breathing room, and a sense not being closed in, plus add natural light. The fireplace is magnificent but would seem overwhelming without sense of open space from the adjoining room.
I agree Julie the floors are wonderful and characterful. Replace whatever is a true issue and keep whatever you can. I also love Julie’s approach of tear up the carpet so we can see what’s under there 😂
I love, love, love the floors! I like the fact that they're dark. They could be a beautiful stand-out feature, plus they match the ceiling beams. The timber floors and staircase are beautiful. Great idea to sand and stain. Uneven floor boards add to the overall character. I'd put shelves on the left hand side of the fireplace and stack it with wood for the fire. Just another 'arm chair' opinion...lol. Such a beautiful cottage.
Love this channel just to look at the scenery! Watching Julie and Luke together is a bonus! Julie is a powerhouse and Luke’s humor adds another dimension to their interaction. Look forward to every video!
Good, we have the door issue sorted out by overwhelming votes! You also asked about leaving the one tub as is vs. a large walk in shower. Julie, I know you are a lover of a good warm bath and I think having one tub in a home is always a good idea, so there is my vote on that. Hubby and I were wondering if there is a slight greenish tinge along the floor boards in one of the bedrooms after you pulled up the carpeting, could it be mold? You mentioned putting down sisel carpeting in the “bunk room”. Would that look like the carpet you used in Italy up your stairs? That is a great look. I can’t wait to see plans as they get finalized for this. For Luke, I found the segment on your deer population and how to cull the herd to be just a fact of life and I totally understand your need to do so. It makes no sense to try to work on your beautiful land and the rewilding and get things to grow all around only to have everything destroyed. You and your caretakers know what needs to be done. One more note is the views from the different bedrooms in this Farmhouse are beautiful, as Luke noted. Thanks to you both!
For flooring I did in old houses before is add new board's around the rooms on top of floor cut board's so nice edges inside of room so put carpet inside so have wood look on edges of room and floor level from carpet to reviling board's around primiter so carpet is 3,/4 inch thich do 3/4 inch board's around edges of room could use nice reclaimed lumber have cut to thickness of carpet, when done looks like rich custom recessed carpet
I would suggest leaving the doors between the two reception rooms. I have lived with a sliding door between reception rooms aĺl my life, we have one between our longe and dining room, the noise does not travel when the doors are shut. Whilst people might want to be separated they also like to still fell connected at the same time. Your guest will appreciate still being able to see what is going on in both rooms. R3gadding putting a sofa in that makes the most of the view, consider a corner sofa.
Keep the doors but add heavy curtain. Still put couch on that side with walkway behind to get to door. We had a similar set up and it was nice to have it open and light most of the time but closed doors when kids getting loud!
In the primary bedroom have you considered painting the wood floors rather than covering them over with carpet. The patching in may be less noticeable in a painted floor. My 1850’s New England farmhouse has painted floors throughout the bedrooms and in the kitchen.
Keep the opening doors and place backdrop curtains or something. Hiding the wall without sealing it up. I hate to see that go. Very beautiful possibilities happening…Luke is such a funny match to Julie who never stops. Great expectations lol
Keep the 2nd set of doors - you can put fabric over them which can add charm and a bit of light. Curtain rod at the top and bottom. Kind of shirted. I’ve done this and it looks fine!
Coming from a hunting family, many dear enthusiasts would love to come and stay at Mapperton for a weekend shoot and dine on the venison. Bow and arrow are big here as well. This would help cut down your deer numbers and fall is a beautiful time of year to be in the UK. Great money maker for you👍🏻
Very Good. I wish my Father could have seen this one. Looks like you just need several well placed hunting blinds. You might like to learn about Maui Nui Venison and their operation. More handstand and less corpse is the key i suspect but im no yogi... (007 thought,,, could you train a Malinois to regulate deer based on automated sensors???)
I would keep the doors between the TV room and the living room. That way, there is separation, but the parents can still keep an eye on the kids - there is also more light that way in both rooms depending on the time of day where the sun is shining. They do not necessarily need to be opened since there are other entrances into the rooms, but they are nice to keep IMHO...
My guess is if you are going to stick kids in the tv room the parents would want a way to keep and eye on them..hang a heavy curtain you can pull to the side and if there is no one watching tv in there you can pull the curtain aside and still get the light and the charm of the french doors.
Yes don't get rid of the beautiful french doors
we've decided to keep the doors as is!
I agree. Love the doors!
@@MappertonLive sound proof curtains are a thing...
I hope your viewers are informed enough to know that herd culling is essential for good management.
If you are referring to me, Ms. Kilmer, I grew up on a farm. Yes, I am informed enough. However, that knowledge gives me no comfort when an animal is slaughtered.
@@lorigray9291I can’t help but agree.
@@lorigray9291 Not referring to you! I understand both sides!
Luke's talking and Julie's on the ground. 😂😂
Lord that's funny.
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I thought she had passed out she was so out of breath from pulling up the carpets! 😂
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Promising to wrap her up as a gift.... 😂
That stone slab in the master bedroom is probably a hearthstone for a blocked-up fireplace
Possibly a fireplace been covered over during last renovation
Yes. Just like in Bedroom 1 that had a fireplace in the corner. Someone covered over the fireplace in the main bedroom and created a doorway into another small room to make it into an ensuite.
Keep the doors, sometimes parents want to check on the kids without going out of the room they are in to walk around to get to go check on them. Easy enough to look through the door. Put some curtains on the doors to give the illusion of privacy and that way if someone needs to go into the room to get to a child, they can. I do understand about deer hunting. My late 1st husband was an avid deer hunter. I went with a couple of times, I found mushrooms when he did not find a deer, but it is always better to hunt with a buddy. The meat does not go to waste either. I love deer meat. I've seen deer in on my 50 acres when we lived north of where we are now, eating the trees because there were too many deer and not enough food for them all. I've put out food for them to keep my fruit trees and help them through a tough winter. I was living in the IL and MO area back then now I'm in TX.
No, leave the doors, there must be a way to damper down noise. Use small love seat type sofas and large chairs. Please keep it rustic, slate or such floors and loads of small vintage rugs. Visitors will love it! We all have conventional livingrooms, it will be nice to have a different space to stay in. Love from New Jersey!
Do nothing with the doors. They are beautiful. As a sound barrier just cover them on each side with a thin layer of insulation and then a thin sheet of plywood. Paint and cover with a pretty curtain. That’s it and you are done
I agree. Keep the French doors. The TV room won’t be too loud and parents would want to keep an eye out as well from the main room. Most guests will be out during the day visiting yr beautiful area of England or sitting on yr back stone patio enjoying the view.
we've decided to keep the doors as is!
Agree about the use of love seats plus chairs rather than a sofa as adults in particular due to 'personal-space comfort', seldom seat more than three on a sofa.
I agree first floor leave the glass doors between the rooms
Kids don’t make that much noise typically traveling and most likely they would be outside running around
I would mk sure there is WIFI connections
Yes love the doors. Sofa needs to look at the fire.
That's interesting, because I'd much rather have the fire at my side, and be able to look out the window. :) Especially during a storm!
we've decided to keep the doors as is!
The french doors between the tv room and sitting room have SO MUCH CHARM I'd hate to see them go away. Can you use love seats in the sitting room instead of a sofa? The carpet in those 2 rooms and the draperies will muffle the sound some. In any case, I CAN'T WAIT to see the farmhouse reno unfold👏👏👏👏
I love Julie. Keep being natural and doing as you please. You can never please everyone.
I do love those doors
And the doors are a good way to keep an eye on the kids in the adjacent room.
we've decided to keep the doors as is!
Love the doors!! Somehow keep them and work around with furniture!
That's the plan!
LOL Julie and the carpets! 😂 She’s like a squirrel fussing about with walnuts 💁♀️
Luke avoids the more unsavory aspect of allowing too many deer to graze on the land. By maintaining a certain ratio, the deer live healthy lives. The ratio they have at present can cause winter starvation with a slow and inhumane death, and the resulting carcasses can breed disease that is carried over to other animals who may feed on the carcass. It can also breed a type of tuberculosis that is contagious to healthy deer. Culling the herd is a very necessary task, and the sacrificed deer can be dressed and the meat donated to agencies who provide meals to people who are at risk. I could never shoot a deer but I do understand how imperative culling the herd can be. Just thought I would share this in case some people take umbrage with the practice.
It is absolutely CHARMING ! You should renovate some nearby stables (or a shed ) so families can bring their horses and and spend a week riding the glorious estate lands (marked trails only of course). Are there any existing trails that go all the way to the sea? I know I could get my American cousin and her charming knighted English husband come for at least a week with their friends. I hope this cottage is a reliable money maker so you can continue with all the wilding projects and family activities.
That's a great idea! I vaguely remember them saying at some point that there were horses, or maybe they were thinking about doing something similar to your suggestion? I don't recall, but either way I think that's a great idea, if there is interest.
Personally I would leave the doors and just put more thought into furniture that would best fit with the doors. The light and the views are the cottage’s best assets. ❤ The Cottage ❤
Lol. I love how you keep saying it will be "controversial" 😂. We all know whatever Malcolm comes up with, that it will be very complimentary while also remaining sympathetic and respectful of the home's history.
I just cannot wait to see it progress. ❤
Old patchy wooden floors gives the place an amazing character x
🇨🇦The views from those windows are marvellous!!😍
Malcolm is a gem. A rare decorator with common sense, practicality, respect for the budget and... very good taste!
Keep the doors! They are lovely!
Julie you crack me up! Laying out in the sun while Luke and Chris just go about the sun dial ! 😂😂😂❤️
I personally would steer clear of Sisal matting, it doesn't work in holiday let's for many reasons. I would use heavy duty lino with a wood effect on floors with the MDF, sand, repair, stain and seal floorboards the same colour as the lino in other rooms then decorate with rugs throughout upstairs. For the stairs themselves I'd sand, repair, stain and seal them with a non slip sealer. The small fireplaces I would block off chimneys, keep the black leaded grates and place salt crystal lamps in each grate. I would see what fireplace is hidden behind that wall near the ensuite bathroom and if similar to others treat like the others.
Downstairs on concrete floors, I would lay cushion vinyl flooring again with large rugs. With the double glass doors I would remove the doors, brick halfway up and put a fixed window in ( almost to look like a slim fishtail but with some sort of faux creeper inside) let's light through, keeps noise out, sofas can sit below and curtains can be added if required. The flagstone floors I would scrub, steamclean, dry then cover with a resin floor to preserve the stones. The kitchen cupboards I would keep the units but paint the doors and draw fronts with brass handles/knobs. Always keep baths as many love a bath as well as a shower. ( where do I stay while helping?)
As for decoration, I'd probably wall paper using subtle patterns all throughout except for kitchen and utilities.
I used to look after holiday let's on a large country estate and while most people were fab there were the odd guest who were not so 'careful'. Looking forward to the next update. Xxx
Love all these suggestions!
Super ideas but am going to add; any floor boards that have been replaced and if planning on staining them 'ensure they are the same wood' as the original were otherwise even with stain (or stripping the old ones) the colour can differ.
I am an American and I would want to have a bathtub. Loads of homes here have a bath/ shower combination which just need a fabric shower curtain with a plastic liner curtain. The views are spectacular. The outside needs some sort of grill and outdoor chairs and big table so the outside can fully be enjoyed.
PS: once the wood floors are sanded and stained it won’t matter how patchwork the planks are….I am for it! I also vote for a claw foot tub in the main bathroom.
Claw foot tub is a maintenance/cleaning nightmare in a rental. Looks good in the magazines, though.
There’s a large tub in the family bath so I agree w/Malcolm to remove the one in the en-suite. A big, pretty shower is visually more inviting than a small tub.
There's no way I would have a bath in a rental. Shower only for me.
I love you Luke and Julie, so funny together. Julie lying in the sun was gorgeous. The house is lovely and I am sure whatever you do it will be great. Love your work you guys ❤from Australia
That house has AMAZING views!
Yes, I say keep the bath. Some days in England are quite cool, and in addition are damp, and that gets into your bones. A shower would help, but a hot bath would be so luxurious if you've been out in the wild lands.
Yes, but there's already a bath in the main bathroom so no need for two - especially as it would be a small one. Better to have a lovely big double shower cubicle - much more luxurious than a tiny bath!
@@sallyannc3176 So then all 6-8 people can duke it out over that one bath lol. Double showers don't impress me, most of the time I don't have three people in my shower at once. 😉 I did have an en-suite once with a window that opened, right in the shower, which was INCREDIBLE. The breeze coming in felt amazing while I was showering.
@@celticlass8573 baths aren't very popular in the UK - most of us prefer showers, and a large shower cubicle on your own is very nice, especially for my tall husband.
@@sallyannc3176 Yes, but this isn't to be a residential dwelling, it will be a vacation rental, which means that people from anywhere in the world can stay with them. Actually it surprises me that having a bath isn't more popular, given how cold and damp it can get in the UK. It gets in your bones!
@@celticlass8573 Yes but who wants to be crammed into a wee tub like that, not very warm having your knees sticking up and not being able to lie back in the bath! Plus if they put a shower over it you have to step over the bath to use the shower - not something many people like.
You also have to remember that it takes a lot of electricity to heat enough water for a bath - much more than using a shower - which is expensive in the UK (and people renting will usually be charged for that too).
Okay, I agree with keeping the small bath. It’s one of my favorite things to do whilst on vacation. Also, if they’re taking long walks and enjoying the countryside that would be a nice treat. I would also make a cute reading bench and nook in the kids’ bunk room overlooking the view. That would be so special for children.
But who would use a small bath when there's a bigger bath available?! Having a decent sized shower in there would be so much better.
You can use the old carpet to stabilize slopes in your rewilding projects. Grass and brambles will grow through it and the carpet stops erosion. It works amazingly well. Better fate for the carpet than be dumped in a landfill.
I understand and appreciate managing the deer. I’m just glad I don’t have to do it as I’m too tender hearted.
Make deer sausage….yummy.
I think a benefit of keeping the doors is the adults can be in the next room over and still keep an eye on the kids.
Hopefully you can save that stone floor. Really good that the kitchen is in such good shape.
I think it's OK that the floorboards upstairs are more rustic, it will be part of the charm of an older farm house. The soft boards should probably be replaced.
That tub upstairs is so deep yet small, I think it would be easier and safer if it was a shower. Put a clawfoot tub under the window in the downstairs bath instead.
A sundial in the garden would be quite nice.
You really shouldn't be pulling up that nasty old carpet without dust masks.
No matter what you all decide I am sure the house will be lovely!
We have deer over-populations here in northern Virginia USA, so I totally understand the havoc they can wreak on a natural ecosystem. And I really appreciate that you're practicing to make it as humane as possible. And I hope the venison goes to deserving tables. And I laughed out loud at Ben and Luke's shooting competition! :-)
Absolutely love all of Julie’s ideas my gosh, you are absolutely a treasure. You really totally make this channel. Lots of love from California
Wow, thank you!
I would think that if you have one nice bathtub in the house that should be enough. A clawfoot tub would be lovely in the family bath. Maybe a luxury shower with a built in bench or dual showerheads in the master bath. I love the french doors downstairs. The views from the house are just breathtaking!❤
I love the abundance of fireplaces. It'll feel so quaint and cozy.
All I can say is Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez! Julie you are hilarious!
Can't wait to see what Malcolm does he's a miracle worker
As a designer speaking: Sisal for a guest house is a BAD idea. Hard to clean, marks easily. Why not put in a good engineered wood floor? I bet the cost would be comparable, and maintenance would cause you so many less worries!
Keep the doors. Find a sectional or loveseat and easy chairs to put in that room. Nobody spends a lot of $ on a vacation cottage to just sit on a sofa and look outside. The light is much more valuable. Plus, you already have the fireplace as a focal point in that room. Yes, definitely keep the bath.
Keep a bath - plenty of room in the main bathroom for a good sizes bath, better to have a nice big shower cubicle in the other rather than a tichy wee bath.
I agree with keeping the doors. It would make supervision of children and feeling of togetherness.
Definitely need outdoor seating
Families will be outside
You could do epoxy flooring. You can pick whatever color or pattern. Easy cleaning. And you could put rugs down, Julie.
Nooo! I love the doors!😢
we've decided to keep the doors as is!
😂😂😂😂😂😂 I just about died 😂 when I saw Julie lying on the ground sunbathing! I’d been doing the same thing!😂😂😂😂😂😂
A few thoughts and suggestions:
1. Have you thought about painting/staining the concrete floors. It can be quite beautiful.
2. Have you considered having an old fashion Shooting Party/or an Environmental Event? I am sure you could sell out a weekend. You could also include lectures about rewilding and the need to cull deer. You could also do tree planting, hedge planting and collecting tree seeds. ETC.
3. Have you thought about donating the meat to a food bank? Or having the meat processed and selling it at the gift shop? Venison pepperoni or kolbassa are both quite tasty.
Just a couple of thoughts. Love your channel. :)
If I want to eat, Ben is my man. If I want comfortable lodging, Julie is my lady. If I want common sense with charm, Luke is my man. Such choices! 🥰🥰🥰
So glad you are educating people on true conservation - which includes hunting!
Viscount and Viscountess your episodes are so good that you should have a regular spot on the BBC, your effortless energetic and creative nature is what we love about this channel, you both are so loveable to watch can’t get enough of your episodes, we love all you work, discussions, content so unique. Thank you so much. Take care, be safe and God Bless 😇🙏🤩🏰
I really enjoyed this episode! Thank you from Canada!
When my father retired from the embassy service and after we had been living in London for 15 years, we moved to the family ranch in the middle of nowhere Wyoming, USA. It was there that I learned the lesson of culling the herd. It is never pleasant, but always necessary. Too many cattle on the land would destroy the delicate open range that was essential to feeding the herd.
If you kept the doors but put double paned glass in them, you could dampen the noise enough to create a noise barrier, but still keep the doors. They're gorgeous!
Double glazing is a great idea, and the view through gives another lovely green vista.
Julie, you are a hoot!!!
Yes, keep the doors!
We've decided to keep them! hooray!
I am impressed by the handstand.
This looks like an amazing project , can’t wait to see how it all turns out!! I’m a designer in Miami Florida. Born and raised in Chicago and my humble opinion is too leave the French doors between the tv room and playroom because you can install blinds on the doors with hold down brackets so they don’t swing around when the doors open and close. But if you have small children and you want to keep an eye on them you can , but you can also open the doors for a bigger connected space and have with the entire family 😊. Good luck and love to see your you tube channels, all of them, so much fun. 👏
we've decided to keep the doors as is!
Excited to see how the farmhouse turns out. If it's anything like cottage, it will be gorgeous...of course! 🙂
What a treat it will be to watch this already lovely farmhouse get a refresh! And Luke, thank you for educating some viewers about culling. It’s a sad but truly necessary action needed when original predators have been exterminated from the landscape. I’m sure Mapperton makes good use of the carcasses-perhaps primarily used on site or in surrounding restaurants, shelters, and neighbors’ homes as food-so the circle of life is maintained.
That farmhouse is perfect!! Just clean it up and make it safe of course, but I'd live there in a heartbeat!!
Sorry Julie but I would definitely put carpet in the bedrooms. A) the floorboards aren’t that great. They are quite mismatched. B) insulation from the cold. C) A sound buffer between the upstairs and downstairs. Carpet in a bedroom especially in an old house will give more of a cosy comfortable feel.
If it’s timber on the ground floor yes definitely try and save and expose the timber.
Kids may prefer TV room and adults the room with stove and gorgeous view. Love what you are doing!
Keep the bath in the bigger bathroom and clad it around with a very cool cladding..perfect for bathing kids!
I "violently disagree" with permanently enclosing the spaces and removing the beautiful french doors,allowing for light and airy and flow. Tons of options...add velvet drapes to enclose the space when desired...use sectional seating from pottery barn or Kriess, to enhance the rooms functionality for seating and versatility. Versatility is key. Not everyone watches TV. I gave mine away 20 years ago to a college...stained concrete is a beautiful option, allows for non wall-to-wall rug options ❤
I'd leave the doors and place a comfy sofa in front of the fireplace with chairs on either side, small coffee table or bench for placing magazines and food an area rug on top of the sisal carpet to define the sitting area. Upstairs, paint wood floors and use rugs. It's going to be a lovely rental.
Mmmm not sure sisal carpet/rug is the way to go in a kid's room. It's not easy at all to clean, more so with the who-knows-what they might bring in. In my opinion, a washable and replaceable rug between the bunks is the way to go.
I agree! My experience with sisal is it stains too easily and is impossible to clean
It's horrible to walk on without shoes.
For some reason sisal is a magnet for my dogs to puke and pee on!
@@giovannagallottini Oh dear lol. I bet that's hard to clean up!
Paint the concrete. No rug in a kids room. That way, it’s dog friendly.
Oh Julie, I'm laughing at you ripping up the carpets. The wooden floors, when sanded/fixed will be amazing.
What an amazing property. In my opinion: Keep the doors , can you make them double glazed to reduce the noise level ? You can buy product to clean flagstaff floors and reseal them. The first bedroom looks like it can fit a queen bed rather than a double, which is more appealing. Keep the flooring, use rugs and runners to keep the charm of the property. Replace the tiles removed from the concrete hearth in the second bedroom. Third bedroom, continue the wooden floors and add a rug. The fourth bedroom, the floors are so charming, keep them, as the add character to the room. Once they are sanded and stained you won't notice the different woods. Make this room the main with an ensuite. Keep the bath, with the shower. Agree with the main bathroom, however tiles floor will look better than lino.
Those kitchen floors are absolute PERFECTION. Do not touch them!
Wonderful land management. I hope someone gets to enjoy the venison ❤
Pulling up carpet is extremely satisfying! Those wood bedroom floors would be gorgeous if they were stripped and hard wax oiled in a natural or medium color with Osmo instead of making them a mahogany color. I've seen this done in other English homes of similar age. Darker floors show scratches and dirt more than light and medium floors.
Keep the doors! If the kids are in there you can keep an eye on them through the doors!
We've decided to keep them! hooray!
Gorgeous floors. Worth repairing.
My vote is keep the doors. If kids are watching tv it would be easy to 1) hear the kids if they get too rowdy, and 2) check in on them. We had french doors btwn our living room & tv/dining room, kept one closed so the sofa would fit and only used the other. Worked well & sound level was never a problem.
P.S. the target practice was fun to watch, and yes in the absence of natural predators, herd culling must be done to insure the health of the overall herd.
There must be a way to leave the doors, but temporary block them. In case the need of those rooms changes in the future.
Please sweet brilliant lady, it is distracting when we are watching and you are giving us a tour and working and talking . It’s hard to follow what you are saying.
This is a lovely home and I am sure you will make it beautiful.💛
As far as the original Black floors go, I'd clean them and put a sealer on them and call it good. Please don't get rid of the French divider doors. These are the things that give the house a personality. Love your show!
Enjoyed the target practice segment. I love to target shoot. Loads of fun and skill.
Keep the opening between the two rooms! Make the doors barn sliders if you need space. You will have many types of guests keep it flexible.
i love having the doors there i think it would look too closed off and too chopped up without them, so much brighter with them and the views can be seen through them. the parents could see what their children is up to also!
sorry "what the children ARE up to also"
I don't think you need to replace the tub in the smaller bathroom - possibly reglaze and replace the enclosure.
I would also leave the smaller shower/bathtub combo in the main room convenient for bathing small children.
I think bunk beds in the small bedroom is a great idea, and I would use that gorgeous window seat to build a cozy nook - I can imagine kids playing there.
I'm not a carpet person at all, so I would refinish all floors and restain the wood - the rustic finish will go beautifully with the location and the age of the building.
What a fun project. Hopefully we can stay there one day!
I love the wide
Planked floors
Afterward, rugs
Centered😊
The doors give breathing room, and a sense not being closed in, plus add natural light. The fireplace is magnificent but would seem overwhelming without sense of open space from the adjoining room.
Luke , Julie nice video beautiful cottage, landscape and you are nice couple.
I agree Julie the floors are wonderful and characterful. Replace whatever is a true issue and keep whatever you can. I also love Julie’s approach of tear up the carpet so we can see what’s under there 😂
The timbers on the floors upstairs are beautiful ❤❤❤
Keep the bath for sure. Keep the doors between the two rooms and curtain the doors in a decorative way to allow for a sofa to go there
That door is
Extraordinary 😊
That view, lively
😊
I love, love, love the floors! I like the fact that they're dark. They could be a beautiful stand-out feature, plus they match the ceiling beams. The timber floors and staircase are beautiful. Great idea to sand and stain. Uneven floor boards add to the overall character. I'd put shelves on the left hand side of the fireplace and stack it with wood for the fire. Just another 'arm chair' opinion...lol. Such a beautiful cottage.
Love this channel just to look at the scenery! Watching Julie and Luke together is a bonus! Julie is a powerhouse and Luke’s humor adds another dimension to their interaction. Look forward to every video!
Good, we have the door issue sorted out by overwhelming votes! You also asked about leaving the one tub as is vs. a large walk in shower. Julie, I know you are a lover of a good warm bath and I think having one tub in a home is always a good idea, so there is my vote on that. Hubby and I were wondering if there is a slight greenish tinge along the floor boards in one of the bedrooms after you pulled up the carpeting, could it be mold? You mentioned putting down sisel carpeting in the “bunk room”. Would that look like the carpet you used in Italy up your stairs? That is a great look. I can’t wait to see plans as they get finalized for this. For Luke, I found the segment on your deer population and how to cull the herd to be just a fact of life and I totally understand your need to do so. It makes no sense to try to work on your beautiful land and the rewilding and get things to grow all around only to have everything destroyed. You and your caretakers know what needs to be done. One more note is the views from the different bedrooms in this Farmhouse are beautiful, as Luke noted. Thanks to you both!
For flooring I did in old houses before is add new board's around the rooms on top of floor cut board's so nice edges inside of room so put carpet inside so have wood look on edges of room and floor level from carpet to reviling board's around primiter so carpet is 3,/4 inch thich do 3/4 inch board's around edges of room could use nice reclaimed lumber have cut to thickness of carpet, when done looks like rich custom recessed carpet
But carpet little higher than board's around the room forgot to say I did carpet and padding under carpet 3/4 inch board's worked out nice
Such beautiful land and awesome buildings. Thanks for sharing
I would suggest leaving the doors between the two reception rooms. I have lived with a sliding door between reception rooms aĺl my life, we have one between our longe and dining room, the noise does not travel when the doors are shut. Whilst people might want to be separated they also like to still fell connected at the same time. Your guest will appreciate still being able to see what is going on in both rooms. R3gadding putting a sofa in that makes the most of the view, consider a corner sofa.
Keep the doors but add heavy curtain. Still put couch on that side with walkway behind to get to door. We had a similar set up and it was nice to have it open and light most of the time but closed doors when kids getting loud!
In the primary bedroom have you considered painting the wood floors rather than covering them over with carpet. The patching in may be less noticeable in a painted floor. My 1850’s New England farmhouse has painted floors throughout the bedrooms and in the kitchen.
Keep the opening doors and place backdrop curtains or something. Hiding the wall without sealing it up. I hate to see that go. Very beautiful possibilities happening…Luke is such a funny match to Julie who never stops. Great expectations lol
Keep the 2nd set of doors - you can put fabric over them which can add charm and a bit of light. Curtain rod at the top and bottom. Kind of shirted. I’ve done this and it looks fine!
Agree sundial look brilliant .
Coming from a hunting family, many dear enthusiasts would love to come and stay at Mapperton for a weekend shoot and dine on the venison. Bow and arrow are big here as well. This would help cut down your deer numbers and fall is a beautiful time of year to be in the UK. Great money maker for you👍🏻
Very Good. I wish my Father could have seen this one. Looks like you just need several well placed hunting blinds. You might like to learn about Maui Nui Venison and their operation. More handstand and less corpse is the key i suspect but im no yogi... (007 thought,,, could you train a Malinois to regulate deer based on automated sensors???)
I would keep the doors between the TV room and the living room. That way, there is separation, but the parents can still keep an eye on the kids - there is also more light that way in both rooms depending on the time of day where the sun is shining. They do not necessarily need to be opened since there are other entrances into the rooms, but they are nice to keep IMHO...