Congratulations on your purchase!!! I pass by this house regularly will look forward to seeing its transformation. Good luck and if you get desperate give me a shout, I’m 10 mins up the road, might not be able to offer much practical assistance but I can stand with my hands on my hips and do a sharp intake of breath whilst shaking my head.
Welcome to the Highlands! By the positioning of the rigs I would guess you are on the Black Isle. Lovely that real estate like this is being rejuvenated by people like yourself instead of being lost beyond repair. Happy new year to you and all of your family!
I’d have a professional in to check for asbestos in those ceilings. Looks pretty old. Be safe & best of luck to you & the family. Looks like an epic adventure. Green fields & seascape views. Tasty! 😋
@@rubberhobo What a great purchase for a London studio price, if you're lucky! I went to the Black Isle country show 30 years ago, hopefully it's still going ? Happy New Year.
Once renovated I’m certain it will be fantastic. My father lived in a similar style place outside Aberdeen, with thick walls … once it was warm inside it stayed warm and cosy. What a fantastic place for children to grow up too. Good luck!
That house has good bones. You are young enough to be able to renovate it into a beautiful cozy home. I’m sure it is happy you are there to give it a helping hand. It will take good care of you 💕 and those hardwood floors! They will be gorgeous with some Linseed oil! Probably a few coats but wow!!
@ I’m sure you will. I’ll follow you and cheer you on from California!! I’ve done my share of renovations - but no electrical- I always get the professionals to do that🥰 oh, and plumbing too😜
I would mention those bones. In Australia you find any bones and straight aware the "traditional owners" will claim that land as their own. You won't have a femur to stand on.
I live in the USA. My husband was a home builder/renovator in Arizona. So many people live in homes like this all around this world (yours is exceptionally rough through my eyes) thinking it is normal, with all the health hazards, because it's home. So glad you are motivated to make something of this because most of us could only dream of property like this. Now my husband and I live in North Carolina, USA and are elderly. Will accompany you on this journey and have subscribed immediately! 👍
Certainly not out of the way @ 100 K given the amount of land included, good to see that no-one can build behind you. A good sized home with plenty of potential, good luck with your build.
Don’t be covered in so much dust when gutting it. Buy a garden sprayer and wet the floor & ceiling. If you can get above the ceiling douse it, less dust,less H&S issues, also quick, clean and easy cleanup. Me? . . . 62 life time property developing / builder as hands on chief cook & bottle washer. Looking forward to watching your project, it’s a dream. Happy for you
I'd also recommend getting some high quality dust masks with micro-particulate filters... they can make such a difference to your health! Good luck! @@rubberhobo
I am glad you could see beyond the state it is in now......Its a big property and will be a great family home when finished. I cant wait to see your progress as and when you update us.... I wish you and your family a Happy and healthy New Year 2025 xx
@@rubberhobo Are you moving there full time? I hope so. Places like the Black Isle need more young folk (especially with kids), and definitely don't need more holiday homes lying empty for most of the year. Fingers crossed you fall into the former category!
I know the exact village and house, used to stay across the water until October 2023! Great little place and the cruise ships in the summer months are always a sight to behold!
Well done, good buy, that has the potential to be a beautiful family home and what a location. Evening walks on the beach without having to drive there first! Good luck and all the best for your venture.
What potential!!!!! It will 'keep you of the streets' as they say 😊 .... it's going to make stunning home and great location ..... can't wait to follow the restoration//transformation .... what a place to bring up children.... heaven on earth 💫🔥🔥🔥
Good bones, as we say here in America. This cottage has been holding its breath, waiting for rescue! Living room especially has sone lovely details. Lots of hard work ahead, but it will be so lovely!
With some vision it is amazing what can be done here........knock the old tin structure and the shed and extend back as open plan to be able to use the beautiful open fire as a living room at the back and kitchen/diner where the existing sink is. Full glass sliding window at the back...... Well done on your purchase and the best of luck in your new home
Congratulations on your new home. What a wonderful but backbreaking project for you. The front rooms up and downstairs are beautiful. I cant wait to see what you do with it. Your children are going to have the best childhood. New subscriber. Lang may your lum reek!
Having seen your current property in Leicestershire on your videos, I can only imagine how beautiful you're going to make this one, plus the views front and back are perfect, can't wait to see the progress you're making
My sister in law moved to Scotland 2 yrs ago & they love it. I think your house will be a real home once it’s had it’s ‘ beauty treatment’ We moved to Northumberland on 10th December so know how stressful it all is. Good luck in your new venture. Liked & Subscribed x
Beautiful old cottage. I enjoy this 'demo' stage of work, but I have sometimes ending up regretting doing all the easy stuff first. It's better to mark out square metre or two and strip completely. All the old plaster removed, all wall covering removed, all the lath cut up and bagged for kindling, all the nails removed from joists/studs. This way you're doing different things and when you're done, you're done.
@rubberhobo ,I can but I'm old school, (76) have had a few old cottages, if you can keep some original features, or style it to its era, this will keep its charm. Oh to be young again to do this !
Oh your new home has so much potential! I was born in Lancashire, grew up in Manchester, moved to Wales at 18 where I worked and raised a family. I relocated to the US in my late 40's, I'm almost 60 now. I have spent the last few years researching various European countries that I may relocate to, if I find myself on my own. For the last few months, I found myself researching Scotland, especially the Isle of Sky. My search has pretty much ended, if I ever do leave the US, Scotland is where I intend to live out my twilight years. I currently live rural, on a lake, grow my own veggies, spend my days with my pups or in my art studio & live in an area that is renowned for it's cold, often below freezing weather in winter & deep deep snow. Scotland can give me all I need with a similar, but less harsh climate AND allows my adult kids to come visit more regularly.
When I was a child we used to visit my Granny in a hamlet in County Durham - it was so calm and quiet and your place reminded me of that time. I think you and your family will be very happy there and look forward to progress updates. Take good care and Happy Hogmanay.
Stunningly beautiful cottage in a dream location for a wonderful life….this would be my dream come true … so glad this has been bequeathed to you & your family for your lifes’ journey ❤️
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So looking forward to the transformation. Look forward to following your progress. Good luck
That is quite a good start. I’m sure when that whole tin roofed shed of bathrooms and kitchen were added on at the back (post war maybe. Or a bit later) but I bet the then owners were pleased as could be with the upgrade to modern living, despite not a centimetre of insulation nor heating I could see. Looks like they moved the original stone benches and the sink right out of the little middle room that probably was the kitchen and then surrounded them with up to the minute modern cupboards. Any or all of it might be worth reusing, nut not inside the falling apart shed.
@@rubberhobo I'd love to blame a load of night shifts for me missing the last 2 words of the title, but I've been off. Guess I was a bit full of whisky instead.
I had to subscribe to see the transformation of this house. It has so much potential but at the same time very daunting as I wouldn’t know where to start. Congratulations on your new home and look forward to seeing the progress you make on it
We looked at this property too. The Black Isle is a beautiful area, the house was a bit too much of a project for us but I look forward to your restoration, and a little envy.
I know this house, great location! It’s a lot of work, perfect for someone with energy and the tools. Good luck with build, I’ll keep an eye on your progress!
Cast iron fireplace has to be a keeper 😊. Can't beat a real fire..New subscriber looking forward to seeing the place get turned round. Plus you can go dolphin spotting too !
Welcome from the other end of the village. You do have your hands full, we know a couple of people that looked at it, dreamed but ultimately shied away.
Great view, and very good sized home with a good garden space. That would be the pluses for me. British homes are generally tiny. It seems to have an art deco fireplace fixture or two, which I'd keep if I were you. Maybe they can be sanded down & repainted.
Absolute gold mine! You're within walking distance of so many oil rigs, thousands of workers with no place to park. I'd consider a multistorey carpark. Not 100% sure of Scottish permitted development laws but I think your OK up to 7 stories. Keeping in mind the demise of both petrol driven vehicles and the rigs that feed them by 2030 it could then be re-birthed as a skateboard park. Good luck with your dreams.
I love it! You are gonna need a lot of help repairing everything. It was left in such terrible condition. How sad. If I had the money I would have bought it n fixed it up. Great investment!!! Congrats!!! It's a Diamond in the rough!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Looks like the front part is in better condion than the back.. cant belive its been empty only 2 ýears.. looks more like 20 years... but.. with lots of work , money and vision it can be something great again.. and the garden alone is worth it. So good luck and all the best, health and happiness for 2025 🎉❤
The key is be very organised. I lived in the Highlands doing up a property. It was a 80 mile round trip to the town to get supplied and some firms don't deliver or charge exorbitant prices to deliver. Good luck.
Greetings from New Gloucester, Maine.... USA. New subscriber. Happy New Year, and wish you happy remodeling! It looks like a mighty fine home for raising children! Dan
That's beautiful an let's be honest. when ya look out ya window and see n oli rig 👌💪 Proper fires in all rooms and the view's are stunning Ya got one new subscriber 👍🇬🇧
Congratulations. You have bought in a lovely spot. I can't believe they built a shed totally blocking the view though. I hope you can open up the rooms a bit so you have wonderful views from living room/kitchen downstairs and maybe a back deck? In Australia that would have set you back at least £1,000,000 just for the view alone. Then you would knock down the old place and build a McMansion on it.
So fascinating! After reading some of the comments, I can only imagine how these people feel about Americans moving to Scotland! So much anger! Anyway, I’m quite intrigued to see the transformation. I have to assume you’re quite experienced and have deep pockets! Best wishes to you and your lucky family! HNY!🎉
There was an unfinished railway line built at the bottom of the garden hence the small embankment by the shore. Nice wee village and you will learn about the tale of the village and that on the other side of the firth
@rubberhobo unfinished line to Cromarty. line was built from Cromarty end and reached the village. Railway bridge over the burn at the E end of the village is still there
You got a lot of space for your money. Looks like 2 cottages knocked into one. I’m Looking forward to seeing the renovation process and progress. It’s not on the Cromarty firth by any chance? I recognise the rigs lol. I grew up in Alness which is north of the Black Isle between Evanton and Invergorden. In the 70’s my dad worked at highland fabricators in Nigg. He was a roll operator and part of the team that made the very first rigs- highland one and two. I remember standing on the Nigg Souter with a huge crowd of people watching the rigs being floated and guided out between the Souters by the wee tug boats. It was a sight to behold. The floatation tanks were massive lol. I loved living there and I hope you enjoy living in the area too.
Congratulations on your purchase!!! I pass by this house regularly will look forward to seeing its transformation. Good luck and if you get desperate give me a shout, I’m 10 mins up the road, might not be able to offer much practical assistance but I can stand with my hands on my hips and do a sharp intake of breath whilst shaking my head.
Haha, it sounds like you would fit right in! 🤣
Where abouts in the highlands
Looks like a great buy but where is it?
Welcome to the Highlands! By the positioning of the rigs I would guess you are on the Black Isle. Lovely that real estate like this is being rejuvenated by people like yourself instead of being lost beyond repair. Happy new year to you and all of your family!
Thankyou for the welcome. Black Isle Indeed. 💪
I’d have a professional in to check for asbestos in those ceilings. Looks pretty old.
Be safe & best of luck to you & the family. Looks like an epic adventure. Green fields & seascape views. Tasty! 😋
@@rubberhobo What a great purchase for a London studio price, if you're lucky! I went to the Black Isle country show 30 years ago, hopefully it's still going ?
Happy New Year.
Once renovated I’m certain it will be fantastic. My father lived in a similar style place outside Aberdeen, with thick walls … once it was warm inside it stayed warm and cosy. What a fantastic place for children to grow up too. Good luck!
The kids are going to love it! Thanks muchly.
That house has good bones. You are young enough to be able to renovate it into a beautiful cozy home. I’m sure it is happy you are there to give it a helping hand. It will take good care of you 💕 and those hardwood floors! They will be gorgeous with some Linseed oil! Probably a few coats but wow!!
Thanks Happy Cat. I'll do it proud.
@ I’m sure you will. I’ll follow you and cheer you on from California!! I’ve done my share of renovations - but no electrical- I always get the professionals to do that🥰 oh, and plumbing too😜
I would mention those bones. In Australia you find any bones and straight aware the "traditional owners" will claim that land as their own. You won't have a femur to stand on.
I live in the USA. My husband was a home builder/renovator in Arizona. So many people live in homes like this all around this world (yours is exceptionally rough through my eyes) thinking it is normal, with all the health hazards, because it's home. So glad you are motivated to make something of this because most of us could only dream of property like this. Now my husband and I live in North Carolina, USA and are elderly. Will accompany you on this journey and have subscribed immediately! 👍
Thankingyou for accompanying us. Buckle up! 🤣
Certainly not out of the way @ 100 K given the amount of land included, good to see that no-one can build behind you. A good sized home with plenty of potential, good luck with your build.
Thanks, George. It's a big task ahead, but atleast I can just go and jump in the sea if it gets a little tough! haha
Cromarty by the looks of it where they dismantle the oil rigs …….! Nice buy …..be lovely when it’s done up ….! 😊
What an amazing home it’ll be, but a load of hard graft bud! Best wishes with the project - so looking forward to watching the progress. 💪🏻🏴
It's all about the location 🎯. It's a diamond in the rough & a dream just waiting to be realised ❤
I like the positivity, Mandy. Many thanks!
A stunning part of the world and a lovely wee village. Once complete, it'll be a dream come true with a great pace of life.
I do hope so, Zoe. Fingers crossed!
Don’t be covered in so much dust when gutting it. Buy a garden sprayer and wet the floor & ceiling. If you can get above the ceiling douse it, less dust,less H&S issues, also quick, clean and easy cleanup. Me? . . . 62 life time property developing / builder as hands on chief cook & bottle washer. Looking forward to watching your project, it’s a dream. Happy for you
Thanks for the advice. I'll take it on board.
I'd also recommend getting some high quality dust masks with micro-particulate filters... they can make such a difference to your health! Good luck! @@rubberhobo
I am glad you could see beyond the state it is in now......Its a big property and will be a great family home when finished. I cant wait to see your progress as and when you update us.... I wish you and your family a Happy and healthy New Year 2025 xx
Many thanks, Lyn. Happy New Year to you too.
@@rubberhobo Are you moving there full time? I hope so. Places like the Black Isle need more young folk (especially with kids), and definitely don't need more holiday homes lying empty for most of the year. Fingers crossed you fall into the former category!
As a former Ross-Shire resident I know you will enjoy where you've chosen to purchase. I used to live very near. My best wishes to you.
Cheers, Gordon. It's definitely a beautiful place to be.
Great tour - no unnecessary stuff just a proper showing! The bones are good; most of those walls are thick. I look forward to seeing how it goes!
I know the exact village and house, used to stay across the water until October 2023! Great little place and the cruise ships in the summer months are always a sight to behold!
Yes, I thought it looked like you were on the Black Isle too. Looking forward to watching the renovation.
Well done, good buy, that has the potential to be a beautiful family home and what a location. Evening walks on the beach without having to drive there first! Good luck and all the best for your venture.
Thanks muchly, L.
What potential!!!!! It will 'keep you of the streets' as they say 😊 .... it's going to make stunning home and great location ..... can't wait to follow the restoration//transformation .... what a place to bring up children.... heaven on earth 💫🔥🔥🔥
It will absolutely keep me and the kids off the streets! 🤣
Good bones, as we say here in America. This cottage has been holding its breath, waiting for rescue! Living room especially has sone lovely details. Lots of hard work ahead, but it will be so lovely!
I'm looking forward to bringing it back to life. HNY
With some vision it is amazing what can be done here........knock the old tin structure and the shed and extend back as open plan to be able to use the beautiful open fire as a living room at the back and kitchen/diner where the existing sink is. Full glass sliding window at the back...... Well done on your purchase and the best of luck in your new home
great mind, Don. Great minds. 👍
You got yourself a little gem. It'll be fabulous. 💖💖
Congratulations on your new home. What a wonderful but backbreaking project for you. The front rooms up and downstairs are beautiful. I cant wait to see what you do with it. Your children are going to have the best childhood. New subscriber. Lang may your lum reek!
Thanks muchly, Shona.
Fascinating! Wonderful potential, and with persistance, a STUNNING HOME, with a garden to the waters edge!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks muchly, Judith. Your positivity is much appreciated. HNY.
Wow, its a huge project but I'm looking forward to watching you transform it into a wonderful home!
Having seen your current property in Leicestershire on your videos, I can only imagine how beautiful you're going to make this one, plus the views front and back are perfect, can't wait to see the progress you're making
Thanks muchly, Nicola. It's going to be incredibly cosy inside, ut a huge adventure space outside. 😁
Looking forward to seeing the transformation, its in such a beautiful spot
this looks like an the beginning of an epic journey. just be mindful of mold. can't wait to see the updates!
Thanks muchly, Matthew. HNY.
Wow can’t wait to follow along with the reno 😊. It’s gonna be beautiful 🤩
Follow? Do you own a hammer? Come put a shift in!
My sister in law moved to Scotland 2 yrs ago & they love it. I think your house will be a real home once it’s had it’s ‘ beauty treatment’ We moved to Northumberland on 10th December so know how stressful it all is. Good luck in your new venture. Liked & Subscribed x
love Northumberland! Beautiful! All the best with your new life. HNY.
Wow, the fireplaces and doors are so lovely. A huge project but it’ll be beautiful! ❤
Looked like a lovely wee cottage on Google Street View in 2014. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing the updates.
It will be worth all the work! The potential is phenomenal! Enjoy! All the best! O and HAPPY NEW YEAR!❤
This has so much potential it’s unbelievable, I’m already excited to see the end result like I’m the one moving in 😂 good luck with it 👍🏻
Hhah, thanks Helen. 🤣
Well done. Oozes potential! Lots of hard work but the rewards will be tenfold. Subscribed before it even finished. What a place. What a future.
Just joined, can’t wait to see the next chapter 😁
Thanks muchly. We are glad to have you along for the journey.
I love Scotland!.... Your kids are going to love living there with a beach in the back garden!
They have already been collecting things from the beach. Random stones and sticks all over the place already. 😂
Wishing you and your family every bit of happiness! How exciting!
Thanks muchly, Jacqueline.
Brilliant, Wishing you all the best in your endeavour!
Thanks muchly, Barbara.
What a beautiful house/ location. Such potential. I so wanted to see behind the cupboard doors upstairs. Will watch and wait for updates.😊
Beautiful old cottage. I enjoy this 'demo' stage of work, but I have sometimes ending up regretting doing all the easy stuff first. It's better to mark out square metre or two and strip completely. All the old plaster removed, all wall covering removed, all the lath cut up and bagged for kindling, all the nails removed from joists/studs. This way you're doing different things and when you're done, you're done.
That is sound advice.
Love it ,its going to turn into a lovely house and garden!
Thanks for the positivity, Helen. Glad you can see the wood for the trees.
@rubberhobo ,I can but I'm old school, (76) have had a few old cottages, if you can keep some original features, or style it to its era, this will keep its charm. Oh to be young again to do this !
@@rubberhobo ,I've read some of the comments and replies,, already there's lots of us cheering you on, you have a "family" of well wishes 😍
I can see a vision, through all the derelict walls, good luck! 👍 nice spot
Thanks muchly, Gillian!
Wow, so looking forward to seeing this beauty revived!
We need a deefib stat!
Oh your new home has so much potential!
I was born in Lancashire, grew up in Manchester, moved to Wales at 18 where I worked and raised a family. I relocated to the US in my late 40's, I'm almost 60 now. I have spent the last few years researching various European countries that I may relocate to, if I find myself on my own. For the last few months, I found myself researching Scotland, especially the Isle of Sky. My search has pretty much ended, if I ever do leave the US, Scotland is where I intend to live out my twilight years. I currently live rural, on a lake, grow my own veggies, spend my days with my pups or in my art studio & live in an area that is renowned for it's cold, often below freezing weather in winter & deep deep snow. Scotland can give me all I need with a similar, but less harsh climate AND allows my adult kids to come visit more regularly.
Where in the US did you relocate to and why? Sounds interesting.
Fantastic location, love this area. Looking forward to seeing your journey.
Thanks bud. ✌️
Good luck fella, will be amazing. The light is incredible, will make a special home , I were closer I'd help!
Thanks Paul. HNY to you.
When I was a child we used to visit my Granny in a hamlet in County Durham - it was so calm and quiet and your place reminded me of that time. I think you and your family will be very happy there and look forward to progress updates. Take good care and Happy Hogmanay.
Thanks muchly, Greg. HNY.
Stunningly beautiful cottage in a dream location for a wonderful life….this would be my dream come true … so glad this has been bequeathed to you & your family for your lifes’ journey ❤️
So looking forward to the transformation. Look forward to following your progress. Good luck
Ahhh the light ✨ is sooo beautiful! 😍 What an adventure 🥰
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Love the views and the old kitchen sink.
I really look forward to see how you transform the house.
It's already out and being refurbished. 😁
Wow. You’ve got your work cut out there, but you’ll have a beautiful home by the time you’ve finished. Best of lucking your renovations.😊
Fabulous find!! Can't wait to see what you do with the place.
Best of luck lad, I’ve subbed, looking forward to your transformation 👍
Thanks, Andy. Your support is much appreciated. ✌
That is quite a good start. I’m sure when that whole tin roofed shed of bathrooms and kitchen were added on at the back (post war maybe. Or a bit later) but I bet the then owners were pleased as could be with the upgrade to modern living, despite not a centimetre of insulation nor heating I could see. Looks like they moved the original stone benches and the sink right out of the little middle room that probably was the kitchen and then surrounded them with up to the minute modern cupboards. Any or all of it might be worth reusing, nut not inside the falling apart shed.
You might be on to something there. Good stuff!
Awesome guys, I was waiting patiently for some pics but didn't expect the full guided tour!!
Happy New Year xx
Yeah, no click bait here. haha
@@rubberhobo I'd love to blame a load of night shifts for me missing the last 2 words of the title, but I've been off. Guess I was a bit full of whisky instead.
This is funny because i almost bought this myself and wondered what would happen with it, renovating my own just a few miles down the road
Roy! When the Slaughter House reopens, let's meet up.
Amazing place. Good look with everything and I look forward to following your journey. 😀
Thanks for the positiveness, Tony.
I had to subscribe to see the transformation of this house. It has so much potential but at the same time very daunting as I wouldn’t know where to start. Congratulations on your new home and look forward to seeing the progress you make on it
Yes lad, I see the potential and wish you n the family many happy years there, well you know what I mean😊
Haha, thanks Ben. Happy nEW yEAR to you.
Just subscribed. So exciting. I cannot wait for it all.
Thanks muchly for the sub. Looking forward to having you along for the journey.
We looked at this property too. The Black Isle is a beautiful area, the house was a bit too much of a project for us but I look forward to your restoration, and a little envy.
Look at the keyring, obviously a hovel he has a septic keyring. Great fixer upper. Beautiful views.
Why does everyone dislike Jersey?
Place looks amazing, great views.
Can you get rid of the shed and extend the kitchen to make it bigger! Maybe with a utility room attached
I'll link the outbuilding to the house, but the kitchen will be small and cosy in the front of the house. HNY.
Congratulations - a big job to renovate but what an amazing home it will be! Hope you'll video the progress!
Looks like a good house with land, good thick walls judging by the window reveals, what a great project, all the best for the new year
Thanks William, yeah it's deep deep stone. I'm going to need a bigger drill bit!
I know this house, great location! It’s a lot of work, perfect for someone with energy and the tools. Good luck with build, I’ll keep an eye on your progress!
Well, i'm a tool with energy. Does that count?
@ perfect combo! I can guarantee success!
Cast iron fireplace has to be a keeper 😊. Can't beat a real fire..New subscriber looking forward to seeing the place get turned round. Plus you can go dolphin spotting too !
Dolphin spotting? I'm going to swim with them! 🤣
@@rubberhobo l swam with dolphin s ,it was awesome 👌
Wow! The potential! Stunning location.
I love it, and I look forward to seeing it renovated. 😊
Thanking you very muchly for the support, T.
Will enjoy following this! Exciting.
Thanks muchly, Snowdrop. ✌
I like it and plenty of potential. Will be good to follow progress.
Welcome from the other end of the village.
You do have your hands full, we know a couple of people that looked at it, dreamed but ultimately shied away.
Hi Tatty, thanks for the welcome. It's a big job, but some idiot has to do it! 🤣
Wow. A lot of work and lot of costs. Looking forward following you on this journey.
Costs? It's ok, i'm going to shift a kidney and lung. 😉
Great potential, and one good thing is that the ceiling tiles are practically throwing themselves off. Good luck!
Great location and view. I'd be tempted to look at making it upside down and repositioning simpler stairs. Either way, will be following. Good luck.
Looks awesome! Good for you. Can't wait to see the journey and the results! :)
Thanks muchly, Melody.
This house has 'good bones ' and will be a beautiful family home. It will be interesting to watch you bring it back to life.
Look forward to following progress
Thanks David, the positivity is appreciated.
Great view, and very good sized home with a good garden space. That would be the pluses for me. British homes are generally tiny. It seems to have an art deco fireplace fixture or two, which I'd keep if I were you. Maybe they can be sanded down & repainted.
Love it. Can't wait for you to start. I've just subscribed.😊
Thanks for the sub, Sally. We've already started. Update coming soon......
Absolute gold mine! You're within walking distance of so many oil rigs, thousands of workers with no place to park. I'd consider a multistorey carpark. Not 100% sure of Scottish permitted development laws but I think your OK up to 7 stories. Keeping in mind the demise of both petrol driven vehicles and the rigs that feed them by 2030 it could then be re-birthed as a skateboard park. Good luck with your dreams.
How on earth did you find out about my plans? The only thing you got wrong is i'm going to do 6 stories with a Helipad.
I love it! You are gonna need a lot of help repairing everything. It was left in such terrible condition. How sad. If I had the money I would have bought it n fixed it up. Great investment!!! Congrats!!! It's a Diamond in the rough!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Iv'e got a few wee helpers. Nothing like a little bit of child labour.
What a view! Great floors
Looks like the front part is in better condion than the back.. cant belive its been empty only 2 ýears.. looks more like 20 years... but.. with lots of work , money and vision it can be something great again.. and the garden alone is worth it.
So good luck and all the best, health and happiness for 2025 🎉❤
Have to see this journey. I am so envious of you. Subscribed.
Thanks muchly, Kitty. Have a great New Year.
The key is be very organised. I lived in the Highlands doing up a property. It was a 80 mile round trip to the town to get supplied and some firms don't deliver or charge exorbitant prices to deliver. Good luck.
Good Luck Mate looks like a lot of work . I am sure it will be fantastic when your finished.
*If it's finished 🤣
And the vanity sink. Both worth restoring
Absolutely.
Greetings from New Gloucester, Maine.... USA. New subscriber. Happy New Year, and wish you happy remodeling! It looks like a mighty fine home for raising children! Dan
Amazing!!!! I’m so excited to see more. Please show us the progress as you go. Just subscribed ❤
Will do and thanks for subscribing.
A ‘fixer upper’ for sure but you’ve got the canvas, just need to paint a beautiful picture now !. Good luck, can’t wait to see the finished product 👍
I'm terrible at painting. Paint balling on the other hand........
Fantastic channel!! I’ve only watched 2mins and subscribed already, I can tell we’re going to be long term viewers, Happy New Year!😉🥃
What a challenge bu what a view! Good luck!
Agreed on both parts.
Looking forward to seeing the results. X
You might be waiting a wee while, Caro. I'd put the kettle on.
Aaah so you are the person who bought it. I had been watching this property for a while as I live just nearby.
Good luck 🤞🏼
Yep, that's me. 👋
That's beautiful an let's be honest. when ya look out ya window and see n oli rig 👌💪
Proper fires in all rooms and the view's are stunning
Ya got one new subscriber 👍🇬🇧
Thanks Glen. The kids will love knowing the house is heated by old Dinosaurs.
Congratulations. You have bought in a lovely spot. I can't believe they built a shed totally blocking the view though. I hope you can open up the rooms a bit so you have wonderful views from living room/kitchen downstairs and maybe a back deck? In Australia that would have set you back at least £1,000,000 just for the view alone. Then you would knock down the old place and build a McMansion on it.
Hi Kat, that outbuilding was there before the cottages, believe it or not. That will be where we soak up the view in the future.
@@rubberhobo Excellent- Have subscribed to watch you bring the old girl back to life!
So fascinating! After reading some of the comments, I can only imagine how these people feel about Americans moving to Scotland! So much anger! Anyway, I’m quite intrigued to see the transformation. I have to assume you’re quite experienced and have deep pockets! Best wishes to you and your lucky family! HNY!🎉
There was an unfinished railway line built at the bottom of the garden hence the small embankment by the shore. Nice wee village and you will learn about the tale of the village and that on the other side of the firth
What? Really?
@rubberhobo unfinished line to Cromarty. line was built from Cromarty end and reached the village. Railway bridge over the burn at the E end of the village is still there
Congrats, lot to work there. Enjoy. Just about finished a 3 year renovation. Was livable at purchase though... minus that beach 😍
You got a lot of space for your money. Looks like 2 cottages knocked into one.
I’m Looking forward to seeing the renovation process and progress.
It’s not on the Cromarty firth by any chance? I recognise the rigs lol.
I grew up in Alness which is north of the Black Isle between Evanton and Invergorden.
In the 70’s my dad worked at highland fabricators in Nigg. He was a roll operator and part of the team that made the very first rigs- highland one and two.
I remember standing on the Nigg Souter with a huge crowd of people watching the rigs being floated and guided out between the Souters by the wee tug boats.
It was a sight to behold. The floatation tanks were massive lol.
I loved living there and I hope you enjoy living in the area too.