Uncovering Abandoned Cottage After 40 Years Hidden Away In The Dark! Can We Save It? (PT 1)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @JillBallenger
    @JillBallenger 9 месяцев назад +3

    Don't know what you call that wood in the ceiling over there, but in the US we call it 'tongue in groove.' You remind me of my Irish half, my Dad. He was never happier than when he was fixing, repairing or building something. Your enthusiasm for this old cottage is contagious. Good luck to you!

  • @Lithillia
    @Lithillia 2 года назад +16

    I saw part three first, was impressed enough, but wondered if I should see the first two. And the surprise to see the state of the area, at the start! You have put in so much work already, and I am excited to follow the process!

  • @baconsoda
    @baconsoda Год назад +2

    I really hope a local woodturner got the Yew tree... that is highly prized wood.
    Great project.
    Best Wishes, Brendan.

  • @Mr.M1STER
    @Mr.M1STER 2 года назад +13

    I'm glad you took the advice of other not to pull the old building down. That is a piece of our history and as you said, someone had a life there and probably raised a family there. With the price of property these days too making it so difficult for young people to get onto the property ladder it would definitely be worth keeping and maybe doing something with it for your kids possibly. I just think it would be class to save the old building anyway.

  • @James_Smith715
    @James_Smith715 2 года назад +37

    Man is recovering from a cold but still ploughs into his work, proper hard grafter Adrian. I can’t wait to see it fully opened up. There are new grants for them building so make sure to look into it soon.

  • @thegreenquill1052
    @thegreenquill1052 Год назад +6

    I'm *not* second-guessing! You're getting it done and fast! I'm just sharing my thoughts. I saw a later video first, when the house is an island in gravel. Seeing how wide the little woods were, I'm surprised you didn't leave a tree or two, out from the house a bit. I guess it might be a construction thing. Or wanting to choose your own plantings, maybe? Ah. Partly because of the power lines.

  • @magpie6648
    @magpie6648 2 года назад +61

    You could always rent it out untill the kids are older.. class wee spot, and from watching your videos we know you'll do a great job. Inexpensive yet well done. Looking forward to the updates😊

  • @lindacarruthers3423
    @lindacarruthers3423 9 месяцев назад +3

    How exciting.I love to see an old place brought back from the brink ,and these days there’s quite a few of those going on ,and I marvel at the enterprising souls taking them on and working miracles.I look forward to seeing your miracle take shape.Thank you.❤

  • @barbarapowell9448
    @barbarapowell9448 2 года назад +1

    What a hard working man

  • @marymary4868
    @marymary4868 2 года назад +3

    I'm not sure the cottage is completely recoverable, but I applaud the man's idea ... something from the past 'up if not actually running again' stirs a part of my soul.

  • @mariannelooney9369
    @mariannelooney9369 2 года назад +2

    What beautiful, lush country side and having a small cottage in the Midst of it, WOW, that is living.

  • @Dr.Gunsmith
    @Dr.Gunsmith 2 года назад +3

    What a beautiful little old cottage, I was brought up on my grandfather’s farms when I was a little fella, miss those days. New subscriber this channel is great.

  • @bbknits2074
    @bbknits2074 2 года назад +4

    So happy your not pulling it down , it deserves some TLC ❤

  • @darrenpearson4701
    @darrenpearson4701 2 года назад +11

    Great project Adrian, right up my street. I love to preserve as much old stuff around the place as possible rather than going in all gun's blazing - when you think of the effort and work put into these building's back in the day, the least we can do is give it some respect.

  • @richardknott7280
    @richardknott7280 2 года назад +10

    Great new project Adrian can't wait to see you clearing it up more and watch it change, keep up the good work and great videos

  • @jebsails2837
    @jebsails2837 2 года назад +8

    From the USA, I love these restoration saving projects. Happy that you are going to save the house. Many Irish ancestors in my mothers family. Nason, Healey, McCormick's. Narragansett Bay

  • @theirishhomestead
    @theirishhomestead Год назад

    Love it! It is so similar to ours in many ways. Really glad you're restoring it! ❤

  • @user-br2bf1hl6n
    @user-br2bf1hl6n 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed watching and happy your going to rehab the place. Will of course follow your progress. Thanks for sharing, Deb

  • @nellycarrasco8641
    @nellycarrasco8641 2 года назад +3

    Oh my goodness that is a great home, can’t wait to see the finished house. I still have the roll windows in my home. My house is close to 98 years old. No insulation and wiring still the same. It was my mom’s and dad’s home. Blessings to you and your family 🚜🌳🤗

  • @astra1653
    @astra1653 2 года назад +3

    That is going to be so cool once you get it to the point that it's an actual house again... because who knows what the future holds for your family and your farm. Only the best, I truly hope.

  • @harmlessgrey
    @harmlessgrey 2 года назад

    You asked what that wooden ceiling style would be called. In the US it's referred to as "tongue and groove."

  • @elwynphillips3327
    @elwynphillips3327 2 года назад +5

    Adrian the best video yet, fantastic and they keep coming,you must have one hell of a following about your framing life. This achievement must make you very proud, as we the viewers really enjoy watching them.Job well done.👍.

  • @sandraanderson217
    @sandraanderson217 2 года назад +7

    That is amazing! So glad you are leaving it up and fixing it. Lots of history in those walls. Love your videos!

  • @LosPeregrinos51
    @LosPeregrinos51 2 года назад

    A very satisfying day's work! And you can't but like a man who, spending his day out in the fresh air, working the land and cutting down trees but still needs a pine scented air freshener in the cab of his tractor.
    "You don't get much more Irish than that!" as me Grannie used to say!

  • @banjoboy8802
    @banjoboy8802 2 года назад +13

    Morning Adrian. Great new project. This will keep you busy through the autumn/winter. I am excited for you. I love watching these mystery building/clean up projects unfold.

  • @freeradical431
    @freeradical431 2 года назад

    I think cutting wood brings us back to the roots of humanity and necessity. It taps into the fundamentals of survival, something most of us lost a long time ago. It embraces the simplicity of life, it encourages the manhood of working with your hands.
    Thats why cutting wood feels good even when it doesnt.

  • @M5TABBYCAT
    @M5TABBYCAT 2 года назад +1

    What a hardworking fellas he is.

  • @mrcallaghanbarry
    @mrcallaghanbarry 2 года назад +3

    Awesome! Love seeing old houses being saved instead of being demolished. Your a man after my own heart with the chainsaw/cleaning up work, very satisfying. 👍

  • @elanman608
    @elanman608 2 года назад

    I thoroughly agree with you about occasional hard physical work. In later life I have become disabled and I miss it terribly.

  • @willyfindlay4398
    @willyfindlay4398 2 года назад +4

    Great to keep. Love that you keep all the nice logs for the fire. My Dad always said " The best crop a farmer can grow is houses but you can only do it once "

  • @themayorofdipshittery3646
    @themayorofdipshittery3646 2 года назад +3

    Very satisfying bit of work there Adrian.

  • @Honest_Reviewer.
    @Honest_Reviewer. 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing video. Please share more videos around the restoration.

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 2 года назад

    This is fantastic! Love seeing an old house brought back to life. If you had water lines that near the surface here they would have frozen. Water lines must be 5 feet below grade minimum. Sewer lines are even deeper.

  • @jackgurteeen37
    @jackgurteeen37 2 года назад +3

    Adrian just found your channel and I'm hooked! Really looking forward to see how this project works out. I too was happy to hear what your plans for the building are. Blessings from Shropshire mate.

  • @kathyw7143
    @kathyw7143 2 года назад +1

    WOW I bet that little place was beautiful at one time. Did you see it when it was habitable?

  • @B3746-s3m
    @B3746-s3m 2 года назад +5

    The wee cottage house 🏠 probably stayed in good nick 👍 because of all the trees 🌳 surrounding it protecting it from the elements

    • @IFarmWeFarm
      @IFarmWeFarm  2 года назад +1

      Yes I agree with you, we will have to weather seal it now when it’s fully uncovered.

    • @B3746-s3m
      @B3746-s3m 2 года назад +1

      Well I wish you the best of luck on your new project 👍

  • @maearcher4721
    @maearcher4721 2 года назад +1

    At first I was like-why would you cut down those mature trees?! And then I saw how close to the building they were-grown trees. No trees should within several meters of building, if you don't want it to collapse. As my granddad always says-as tall as tree is above ground as big are its roots beneath. Plus the possibility of tree colapsing on the building. So it is actually logical to cut them and perhaps if you want some trees you can plant new ones further away. I am looking foward what will come from this project. I definitely think it's worth keeping the structure.

  • @kieranmcgroary5426
    @kieranmcgroary5426 2 года назад +1

    Adrian u are a great worker, u never seem to rest great man love u videos as aways, kieran from Laghey donegal town

  • @liamburns3713
    @liamburns3713 2 года назад +5

    Looks great Adrian I refurbished a house just like yours 2 years ago lots of hard work but great results best of luck with it

  • @EpicR_NL
    @EpicR_NL 2 года назад

    Looks like a fun project. To clear the surrounding a mulch head would come in handy.😎

  • @patrickrocks3312
    @patrickrocks3312 2 года назад +1

    Really interesting please show more of the work you do on this house.

  • @pjdoyle5105
    @pjdoyle5105 2 года назад +6

    Great video Adrian.lovely project to get stuck into. Looking forward to seeing its progress.

  • @52memor
    @52memor 2 года назад

    And I enjoy watching you use your chain saw. :)

  • @FarmerP
    @FarmerP 2 года назад +7

    What a great project to get stuck into. That will keep you out of mischief for a year or so 🙂👍🏼I will enjoy following your progress, good luck with it mate.

  • @karynwallace8556
    @karynwallace8556 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed the video 😁 Thank you for sharing 🙏 🌸☺️ NZ

  • @aidanmunnelly769
    @aidanmunnelly769 2 года назад +2

    There is a huge amount of work and unseen issues in that. It will be very rewarding when completed.

    • @IFarmWeFarm
      @IFarmWeFarm  2 года назад +1

      There definitely is, would take a lot of time and funding to restore it for sure. Over time we’ll get it sorted

  • @colmanlong1032
    @colmanlong1032 2 года назад +1

    Great to hear your not demolishing the old house,it will come in handy some day.

  • @willmoore3790
    @willmoore3790 2 года назад +4

    Great project for you Adrian very exciting bringing it back to life good luck with it

  • @lorineidtinytoadplot744
    @lorineidtinytoadplot744 2 года назад

    I watched the videos on the cottage backwards ending with this one, can't wait to see what you do with it. The whole area is beautiful 🥰

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 2 года назад

      I did the same. Subscribed so I can see any further videos on this cottage.

  • @paulineheaney6945
    @paulineheaney6945 2 года назад

    Great to find this channel.... looks like there's no scarcity of money farming in good old Cavan.. love this type of thing.. Good luck..

  • @slickymick
    @slickymick 2 года назад +4

    Hi Adrian, great stuff lovely job its great to see you putting it back to life.
    You may get a digger for yourself.
    Keep the good work up

  • @michaelmcclafferty3346
    @michaelmcclafferty3346 2 года назад

    Great video and wonderful camera work. Thanks.

  • @debradevine3949
    @debradevine3949 2 года назад

    Lots of work for one person. Great job!

  • @MrGrtx
    @MrGrtx 2 года назад

    You are a very busy man Adrian and i love youre videos

  • @bernardcasey1500
    @bernardcasey1500 2 года назад +3

    Great video you are 100%right to leave it be and do it up great to see them type houses been done up can't wait to see what they out come of it 😀 👍

  • @MarkLloyd72
    @MarkLloyd72 2 года назад +10

    Hiya Adrian when I saw the roof of the building awhile ago in one of your vids it never crossed my mind that you may own the property as you had never mentioned it before, anyway really looking forward to seeing the transformation into a usable home, and you can always rent it out as a holiday cottage until the kids are ready to live in it themselves.

    • @IFarmWeFarm
      @IFarmWeFarm  2 года назад +4

      Yea I honestly never really thought of it much till now, I won’t be getting any major work done to it for sometime but we will maintain it to keep it standing for sure. 👍

    • @livingoffgridinscotland
      @livingoffgridinscotland 2 года назад +2

      @@IFarmWeFarm main thing is to preserve the building so it doesn’t get any worse, even if you keep the tin roof and install some cheap secondhand windows doors and gutters… it’ll only go up in value

    • @MarkLloyd72
      @MarkLloyd72 2 года назад

      @@IFarmWeFarm Just getting the site cleared and keeping it water proof will be a major step in the right direction mate.

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 2 года назад

    Make a lovely little holiday cottage 🏡, and watch that paint work on the the loader don't scratch it 😀, looking forward to see what you have coming maybe a digger 🤔

  • @smalldairyfarmer
    @smalldairyfarmer 2 года назад +1

    Best of luck with your purchase can't wait to see what it will look like finished 👍

  • @shanemcguire5885
    @shanemcguire5885 2 года назад

    Love that ur keeping the óld building its better built than a house u get now

  • @thefarmerinme3302
    @thefarmerinme3302 2 года назад +5

    Great video Adrian. Love projects like that. Look forward to seeing the next phase.

  • @insanebilly
    @insanebilly 2 года назад +1

    Nice little Holiday let. I would come over and see you and stay there.

  • @7thebill
    @7thebill 2 года назад +1

    Looking forward to seeing this project as it moves along week by week or as often as you can post videos on it. Best of luck with it.

  • @tinagibbs618
    @tinagibbs618 Месяц назад

    Love the progress.xx

  • @michellekemp3104
    @michellekemp3104 2 года назад

    Ooh!! Air b&b and farm stays!!😍

  • @padraiggeaney3167
    @padraiggeaney3167 2 года назад +2

    Well done adrian very exciting project be a shame to pull it down looks to be a strong well built house brilliant video

  • @therobotfarmer
    @therobotfarmer 2 года назад +3

    Great wee project Adrian, as you say it's dry so thats a great start for a restoration job.
    Would be great to know who the last inhabitants were . Keep up the good work

  • @keshiasmith9786
    @keshiasmith9786 2 года назад +1

    I love what he’s doing so interesting looking in depth at how people lived back in the day. Really enjoyed this video thank you

  • @PurdyBear1
    @PurdyBear1 2 года назад

    The potential of the house is amazing. I look forward to see what you do with it.

  • @kris_shutler
    @kris_shutler 2 года назад

    Can't wait until you begin work on the property. Great video Adrian. 👌👌

  • @edwardoutthere3189
    @edwardoutthere3189 2 года назад

    Once again Adrian your working magic your grand children could be greeting you in that house some day,best of luck

  • @nicklewis1475
    @nicklewis1475 2 года назад +1

    Great project, properly built. I have a machine coming in this week for a clear up, pretty sure I won't find such a treasure! Great video Adrain

  • @liammoore2543
    @liammoore2543 2 года назад +1

    Lovely project to have be an ideal site for the kids it'll be nice to see how it progresses

  • @Emg2463
    @Emg2463 2 года назад

    You definitely should reno that building. Folks LOVE reno vids....you could get a lot of RUclips mileage fixing that place up. I would sure come by more often for that. 😉👍

  • @gerardmcnabb2532
    @gerardmcnabb2532 2 года назад

    Great job Adrian, a going wee place many years ago, knowing you, it will be a good job when finished, as always, a nice project.

  • @robertrenwick9436
    @robertrenwick9436 2 года назад

    Adrian, i think I'm as excited as you. Great work, looking forward to following this project. Wishing you well. Bob

  • @earlepriest2544
    @earlepriest2544 2 года назад

    That’s your wood sorted out to heat the house for the winter time. Another great video there with lots of info brilliant

  • @zanesutherland406
    @zanesutherland406 2 года назад

    I came from a later part when you put on the temporary window coverings. Didn’t realize it was all covered with brush and trees before!

  • @russellpetrie119
    @russellpetrie119 2 года назад

    this was my favourite job clearing wood around farms wish i was still doing it

  • @shaneprior
    @shaneprior 2 года назад

    Nice one Adrian, have to agree with you, always love cutting and clearing land, also, rebuild the house, you be amazed how many people would love to rent a small cottage in the countryside, keep at her Lad!

  • @jackoflaherty495
    @jackoflaherty495 2 года назад +3

    Great video, it's funny how long we've all been watching the channel and never even knew about it 😂

  • @desmagennis7830
    @desmagennis7830 2 года назад +1

    Can’t wait to see how you fix it up …👍

  • @massey7616
    @massey7616 2 года назад

    Some project to take on Adrian, knowing your style of doing things there'll be no short corners taking. Looking forward to seeing project completed.

  • @paddy294
    @paddy294 2 года назад +1

    Cracking video. Nice project to undertake and also to see what the final outcome will be like

  • @leslieb.1907
    @leslieb.1907 2 года назад

    I’m so excited to see this project start up! What a great place to have your girls’ in the future!

  • @rogerhall1638
    @rogerhall1638 2 года назад +1

    Good position for access to that top shed👍🏻

  • @arlenegariepy8957
    @arlenegariepy8957 2 года назад +3

    I love it! I can't wait to see what you do to the place. It would be wonderful if when your kids grow up to have a starter home away from home and one day you see a mess of grand kids topping the hill on their way to grandads. That would be a beautiful sight to see. :) :) Yes I know the cabin is too small for a mess of grand kids but you can build on at some point. :)

  • @cdemo1186
    @cdemo1186 2 года назад +2

    Good man Adrian, definetly the right choice. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out and good luck with it 👍🏼

  • @barrymallon7066
    @barrymallon7066 2 года назад +1

    Really great vid today. Can't wait to c what u do with the place

  • @andymcphee8731
    @andymcphee8731 2 года назад

    That old house is very interesting! Can’t wait to see when you start the work

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 2 года назад

    Good luck! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to seeing this through.

  • @spideybrent
    @spideybrent 2 года назад +1

    Hello from Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada great videos thanks for sharing

  • @johnmcmahon3436
    @johnmcmahon3436 2 года назад

    Great to hear Irish accent again after years away in America. Where I live don’t get to hear it at all . I’m a carpenter so can appreciate your desires Adrian . One note to you on videoing 👍 Keep your looking at camera as volume goes in and out also more to do with connection to audience . I’m from North East Clare originally and not much good farm land 😂. Nice utube …

  • @garymadden2656
    @garymadden2656 2 года назад

    Great video Adrian you made the right choice there by not knocking it down looking forward to the videos on it 👌

  • @Flippin_Crazy
    @Flippin_Crazy 2 года назад

    Yes! I want to see all of it! It’s a nice little home.

  • @rickywest57
    @rickywest57 2 года назад +1

    Really looking forward to when this finishes Adrian great project to do over winter 👍🏻

  • @davidrigby1543
    @davidrigby1543 2 года назад +2

    What a great vid for us Adrian I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to follow you through with it to see it in its glory. It’s a helluva lot of fierce hard work for you but gee what a prize in the end. What an exciting find and what a brIll escapade we’re all in for Well done you and thanks

  • @michealwhite8776
    @michealwhite8776 2 года назад

    Great job Adrian, very handy wee chainsaw for the light wood. You did a great job in the short space of time, I look forward to the transformation.
    PS: yea didn't need me to find the water pipe..🤣

  • @belfastconor8521
    @belfastconor8521 2 года назад

    People will enjoy the process of restoration on YT. Your channel will increase in size with people enjoying the work and progress. I know I will. You also just pulled a couple cords of firewood out of there for the winter. I know what you mean about operating a chainsaw- I love that work too. Maith thu.

  • @declanconway2903
    @declanconway2903 2 года назад +2

    Great video again Adrian.

  • @jacobunderhill4865
    @jacobunderhill4865 2 года назад +1

    Will love watching videos on this place 👍🏻