For the back hall, what about putting in a chair rail and add battens to make faux paneling at the bottom. Paint that the oxblood. Then above paint a lighter color or a nice light walpaper. Add some brass finishes and a nice runner and you,'re done.
Oh, I like that! Such an excellent compromise between just woodwork and color drenching. I keep envisioning a medium mossy green wall color with that oxblood woodwork (and now paneling, too, in my vision! 😊). Can't wait to see what they decide on in the end!
My opinion…since the hallway is small I would hesitate painting the walls a dark color which will make it seem smaller. Since you took the wall down to open it up you don’t want to add dark walls and have it feel small again.
Loved the old photos. I'm excited to see the new windows, but I know it will be a while before you're ready for those. Love the reddish-brown color for the trim in the back hall but, although I like rich, dark colors, I think the hall will be too dark if you also paint the walls that same color. Great job, guys. I'm looking forward to each new episode.
I love the idea of painting the backstairs their "original" dark reddish-brown. And the woodwork, too! I think color-drenching might make it too dark, though. (Although it's so hard to tell, since I'm not standing in the space.)
I'm in the "too dark for color drenching" camp. There's nothing more annoying than a space that's perennially too dark, requiring you to turn lights on in the daytime. Ask me how I know... 😂 it looks like a naturally dark space. Like do love that you uncovered that pretty millwork at the side of the stairs and the color is beautiful!
Awesome progress and how valuable to have the old photos, especially of the stairs! Thanks to daughter of the house for saving and sharing the photos! ❤
Wow! So wonderful that you got those photos! My parents inherited a farm in rural Texas on which the house was built around 1890. A woman who was a descendent of the original owners dropped by one day and gave them a photo of what it looked like back then. Such a blessing to connect with its past like that.
Great to see all the improvements ie demolition. Well done. To be able see photos of the old Rectory is just such a bonus.. Bless the owner of the photos for sharing. 🌻
Super great tour of the plumbing path. I am always greatful for the whole journey on video and not just cut shots of each location. Opening that back stair case was a briliant idea. Thank you for letting us take this journey with you.
It is looking more and more like its original state. So exciting! I love the reddish brown on the staircase..... but perhaps not the entire surroundings.And yet, you can SEE the area, so my comment is perhaps useless. Good luck, you are doing a great job. Xx
I think you’re reached the stage where this building is no longer just a house: it’s your home! I know you have a long way to go but I really think you just turned a corner. Those pictures were wonderful.
Sad really what was done to this property. Least its now coming back to its origional purpose of a single home. So much lighter! You have done so much. Progressing nicely. 😄 How lovely seeing the photos of what it did look like 💗
wow, Wow, WOW: Now looking so clean and tidy enabling you, and other trades, to see where the build should go. Great old photos - so encouraging. Such an interesting (and expensive) journey you are on. Thanks for letting us be a part of it and your life. 😀
Absolutely LOVED the pictures of the rectory the way it was before it was turned into apartments. I had to laugh when you talked about the way they ran the pipes from the outbuilding through the parking lot. It does seem a little like the guy who decided to put them there was a little drunk; the closest path between two points and all. I'm in awe that you guys have such a clear view of what you want the house to be. The job looks so overwhelming to me, but I guess if you know what you want it's just a matter of putting one foot ahead of the other. Thank you to the daughter who shared those pictures with you. They were a treat.
I vote for painting just the woodwork and stair panels in that color in order to "highlight the woodwork of backstairs." It's so exciting that you have those photos. Wonderful that you got to meet someone who had lived in the rectory when it was still a rectory.
The back staircase is so lovely and open now! And the bonus of the original paint is wonderful. I wouldn't color drench the entire hallway in the dark color. Maybe the stairs (steps and risers) and the new railing, but not the whole thing - it would take it back to feeling closed in. The original Georgian proportions gave rise to a lovely and airy open space - I'd do as much as I could to keep that feeling. You two have done an amazing amount of work - well done!!
It’s so much better with those stairs exposed! I like the idea of the red brown paint on the stairs but feel it will be too dark if you are doing the walls in that same color.
This is such an interesting project to follow. I'm enjoying the process and I appreciate all the work you put into creating quality vlogs. Best wishes from Canada.
I’ve watched every episode since you started. Although I knew this was a big job, for some reason this episode really hit that home. This is going to be awesome when it is done and you both must be so excited. You are really motoring now. Very well done 👍 👌
This is certainly the scary expensive part of the process. We've had to make a final decision on the windows (£54,000), and the plumbing (approx £50,000 immediately, more later as we add bathrooms), and the electrical installation! The demolition we can do ourselves, and the rebuild and decor we hope to do the majority ourselves, but this middle part requires expensive professionals!
It's understandable that the plumbing will cost a lot because of the price of the best modern pumps, tanks, pipes and other hardware and the enormous size of the house. I'm really impressed with what you've achieved so far! You've really done yourselves proud! ❤ Greetings from South Africa
*Awesome old photos to help get the Rectory back to how it was 🙂 Lots done already, with heaps still to be done... and you both are doing great.🙂All the very best to you both in 2025 as you continue working on your home🙂nz*
I so look forward to your videos and following the progress you are making on the Rectory. his is like three in one with the plumbing, electricity, and windows on order. I am thrilled for you guys, as you are certainly making this work. The old photos are charming and must give you both a sense of "home". Keep up your good work. There are so very many out here cheering you on!
Sometimes contractors price themselves out of a job on purpose, as they dont fancy the job, it's just using your radar to find someone who is genuine. As for the backstairs, I'd mirror the panelling from the staircase on the opposite wall and have feature wallpaper above, maybe a traditional farmhouse scene, maybe, or something that suits the period We did it in our house, and it looks amazing. Good luck with the plumbing and electrics, this is a major step forward.
Its also really hard to get someone in to do a small job that legally you can't do yourself without a licence. They all want the bigger jobs. some are now even charging $AU 100 just to give a quote. They will take that off the bill if you accept that quote, but t means you can't afford to get too many other quotes to compare prices. The justification I was given was that it takes time to come to your place to give a quote. Well guess what? It takes me time to get to work every day too and no one pays me for that!
How wonderful to get those photos! It's great to see how the house looked earlier as well as to see that you are doing such a sympathetic restoration. All the movement on electrics, plumbing and windows is also very exciting.
How exciting, what a gift that the pictures were shared with you, it gives context, a literal snapshot of the life of the house and people who were there, and it gives so much inspiration! Keep going, you're doing great! Bravo!
Loving the old photos it really helps to see what it will look like. So lovely. Favorite on getting the plumber and electrician lined up and the windows ordered. You have been so busy. Can't wait for the next update.
It's good in a modernised building to keep and highlight as many old features as possible alongside the modern stuff. It looks good if done well and keeps that link to the buildings past. It's great that you are taking the time to find the exact paint for the back stairs, many wouldn't I don't think. That building was an old Georgian rectory and so yes do try to keep it's old soul within the wonderful comfortable home you are creating. Well done so far, it would certainly scare me, the shear scale of the project, good luck 🍀.
Wow!! Amazing progress. Have love the journey thus far, and look forward to continuing it. Thank you so much for sharing all of it. I absolutely loved seeing the old photos!!
The camera lady is becoming quite good at following Charlie around. Wonder who she is? The parking area brick wall looks interesting. I bet it will clean up nice with a power wash. Arranging plumbing, electrical, and ordering windows is a huge step forward. Congrats! 👍👍👍
The camera lady is beautiful and mysterious! The wall between the two parts of the front parking area is interesting. It seems like there's an older wall and then some newer infill. We might modify it, but it's definitely not been a priority. We have to install an EV charger though, we we'll need to look at that wall and decide where to put it.
Really good episode. I’m still flabbergasted by how circuitous the route that the pipes have to take to get hot water into the main house! I wonder whether there could have been a way of positioning the boilers closer, and the piping being more direct, when the heating system was installed by the previous owners. The water must lose a fair bit of heat having to travel the distance it does.
Omg the panic in my brain. You said there was the last little bit of demo and showed the back stairs. My brain went straigt into "he wouldn't - nooo." You the panned right and showed how narrow and tight the hall would be and then while panning left the camera aligned more with the stairs than the wall as you were saying "we are going to take out (slight pause) this wall". Omg the relief and then realised how silly my brain was 😂😂 I'd only been awake about 20 minutes and still hadn't had my first cup of tea. Serves me right for being so happy that you uploaded that I didn't get my tea fix before pressing to watch 🤭
Great video. How exciting getting the plumbers and electricians in. Things are really moving along. Also so great to have those photos showing the rooms in all their glory.
I'm a huge fan of that dark brown paintwork found in old houses especially old Irish cottages so yes I'm really excited for the final stages as I just know you will get it exactly right.❤
Quite right that the plumbing pipes come up into the toilet area. Everything you do from now on is improving the house, back to a Rectory, that must give you much satisfaction and encouragement.
Old English homes were so cosy looking while being very elegant. Just love them so much. You are doing a wonderful job and I have really enjoyed watching your progress. Love from Australia.🇦🇺
Absolutely loved seeing the old photos! I’d definitely have to make copies and display them somewhere in the house. I mean it was like a set from an Agatha Christie, Murder at the Vicarage 😍 can’t wait to see it once it’s liveable again ❤
I have to say you are the tidiest demo people I have seen of course you're the clean up crew as well 😀 I think the last photo of the staircases really connected now to back in the day. Exciting time with much to do.
Servant hallway now looks great and the paneling is so nice. Too bad the electrical box on the hall wall by the door has to be there - will it stay there? So glad for you guys to be getting the plumbing and electrical done soon, the project is moving so quickly it seems. Ordering the windows is another boost for you. Those photographs are brilliant to see, so nice of that lady to give them to you.
What a blessing those photos are! It really gives perspective on what a horrible thing was done to the house between the ownership pf the last rector and yourselves. I know many people feel odd about asking for money, but we all know how expensive these renovations are and I'm sure some of your subscribers would really like to help defray the cost, even if it's only a tiny bit. Are channel memberships or a Patreon something you'd consider? I could certainly contribute a couple pounds/euros/dollars(USD) a month and I'm sure I'm not the only subscriber who'd like to help in that way.
So awesome to see the progress! Well done! Love the old photos so nice of her to share. Wonderful discovery of the woodwork on the stairway. Maybe use period wallpaper to highlight the stairs and woodwork? Super job, guys! Stay dry and warm! Good luck in school!
Bonjour. Quel bonheur de voir ces escaliers ouverts ! Ça donne vraiment de l'espace. Pour l'annexe je crois que je la laisserai autonome avec son électricité avec son tableau électrique et son propre cumulus pour l'eau chaude, ainsi, si un problème technique arrivait vous auriez toujours accès à de l'eau chaude et à de l'électricité. Il est difficile d'avoir autant d'eau chaude pour une si grande maison avec un seul cumulus. Ils peuvent fonctionner à des heures différentes. Ces photos sont incroyables quelle chance de les avoirs pour conserver une petite partie de l'histoire de la maison. A bientôt.
That reddish brown color is beautiful. Very rich looking. I'm not sure I would paint the entire side of the back stairs in that color, especially since it isn't a color you particularly like. However, using it for woodwork in the area (baseboard and the trim on the side of the stairs) would be gorgeous. It's a color I love.
I love to watch your videos. You are taking such care in restoring the rectory and also trying to fit in new technology where you can. I look forward to them every week.
I think I am moving to Dorset and becoming a plumber,...the quotes,my goodness.Great house and you two are gems.Going to be beautiful! Hello from Connecticut USA PS Hope doctorate is going well!
Half the battle is discerning what you can tackle and what is best left to the pros, regardless of cost. You're indefatigable and this renovation is a joy to watch. Are you planning on using period furniture?
I like the idea of keeping the "red/brown" paint color along with doing the woodwork in the same color in the backstairs area. Either use a cream/ecru paint for the walls or a wallpaper!
OMG! I cannot believe the amount of one of the quotes… highway robbery! Insane 🙄 Thank you for sharing your journey on remodeling “The Rectory”. Who was the camerawoman that you fired? 🤣 I think she did a good job. Take care you guys.
This is fantastic progress, if you need any help in the summer time I would volunteer a week of work to you. I'm an all rounder, can turn my hand to anything and an ex painter and decorator. I would stick to the staircase only with the paint, though it depends on the rest of the decor you have in mind. I'm picturing what I would do and the walls would be light so I wouldn't go with the dark red brown on the rest of the woodwork or it would look cartoonish. However, florals, bold coloured patterns could take that paint all over, but would diminish the spacious feeling of the er space ha ha. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will look stunning. Good luck guys and well done, really, huge pat on backs, take care now x
Wow so much happening all at once, it must feel like huge progress . I was surprised when you showed the size of the dinning room and the proposed placement for only two radiators , will that be enough for a room that size ? I am sure you have worked out your BTU. Colour drench in that back hall in that colour , I think will make it dark . Great work and I look forward to each video!
It must be so inspiring to see the house as a home. Gosh what a lot of expense but a great investment and worth it to get professional help. IMO I would go for a more traditional finish for your vanity unit. Worth waiting rather than experimenting and using a non traditional quicker, cheaper option. If you do want to do that go for the servants quarters or annexe. I'm not sure that I would colour drench, just paint the stairs the reddish brown. It seems perfect for there. Dark paint can easily show knocks and chips, so I'm not sure that I would use it on panelling, as others have suggested, either. Exciting times ahead:-)
Long term…have you considered ground source heating…you have plenty of room in your garden…and it should work out as cheaper than oil….also rainwater harvesting system…not too expensive,,,water for loo flushing and good enough quality for clothes washing…car washing…watering garden…a good idea sp with water rates increasing . Jinxy
Great show. I think if you paint the old stair case and surrounds in the red/brown it will look very dingy and closed in…..great old photos with a lot of clutter back then, also interiors and furniture looked very much like old peoples homes (sorry) even though they were quite well off. Looking forward to following you through your amazing transformation. 🇦🇺🦘
I honestly think a small space that is already dark would be overwhelming with dark colour drenching. Doing the woodwork alone in the traditional colour would also give it more presence, if contrasted with a lighter colour in the rest of the space. I have two dark spaces in my home and it's annoying to always need to switch on a light, day or night. One space I can help with an inset into an outer door but the other would be too expensive to make changes. From experience I'd say dark trim, and lighter colours everywhere else. It's lovely that the original panelling is there and with its original colour still available. It would be so nice to make it a feature. ☺️
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Wow, new windows ordered, original stair panelling discovered, and old photos of the house--what an exciting episode!
Just the woodwork in that backstage hall. Color drench would make it very dark. Excited for all the progress on your house!
Love the woodwork in the deep color. Maybe the walls in a brighter color to lighten up the space!😊
For the back hall, what about putting in a chair rail and add battens to make faux paneling at the bottom. Paint that the oxblood. Then above paint a lighter color or a nice light walpaper. Add some brass finishes and a nice runner and you,'re done.
Oh, I like that! Such an excellent compromise between just woodwork and color drenching. I keep envisioning a medium mossy green wall color with that oxblood woodwork (and now paneling, too, in my vision! 😊). Can't wait to see what they decide on in the end!
My opinion…since the hallway is small I would hesitate painting the walls a dark color which will make it seem smaller. Since you took the wall down to open it up you don’t want to add dark walls and have it feel small again.
Well put!
Lovely reveal of the back stairs panelling and the original colour 👍🏻. So excited for the plumbing & electrics to-be installed !!!!!
Loved the old photos. I'm excited to see the new windows, but I know it will be a while before you're ready for those. Love the reddish-brown color for the trim in the back hall but, although I like rich, dark colors, I think the hall will be too dark if you also paint the walls that same color. Great job, guys. I'm looking forward to each new episode.
I love the idea of painting the backstairs their "original" dark reddish-brown. And the woodwork, too! I think color-drenching might make it too dark, though. (Although it's so hard to tell, since I'm not standing in the space.)
It will make I’d a cosy feeling. I’m sure they will have lights !
I agree. It would be over powering.
I'm in the "too dark for color drenching" camp. There's nothing more annoying than a space that's perennially too dark, requiring you to turn lights on in the daytime. Ask me how I know... 😂 it looks like a naturally dark space. Like do love that you uncovered that pretty millwork at the side of the stairs and the color is beautiful!
I agree. Having the walls, at least, in a lighter colour would make the dark wood really pop.
Awesome progress and how valuable to have the old photos, especially of the stairs! Thanks to daughter of the house for saving and sharing the photos! ❤
It was lovely to see the old photos of the rectory. Reconfiguring the plumbing sounds like a monumental job. Thank goodness for the professionals!
Yep! There's lots we will tackle ourselves, but plumbing isn't on that list! 🙂
Wow! So wonderful that you got those photos! My parents inherited a farm in rural Texas on which the house was built around 1890. A woman who was a descendent of the original owners dropped by one day and gave them a photo of what it looked like back then. Such a blessing to connect with its past like that.
Great to see all the improvements ie demolition. Well done. To be able see photos of the old Rectory is just such a bonus.. Bless the owner of the photos for sharing. 🌻
We're very grateful for the photos. It's nice to get a feel for the history of the house, as well as inspiration.
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And probably encouraging to see it as a very pretty and livable home! 😊
That small wall and woodwork will be plenty of dark. It would be much too cavelike if you did the trendy drench
How wonderful meeting the daughter who used to live there. Just brilliant.
Super great tour of the plumbing path. I am always greatful for the whole journey on video and not just cut shots of each location. Opening that back stair case was a briliant idea. Thank you for letting us take this journey with you.
It is looking more and more like its original state. So exciting! I love the reddish brown on the staircase..... but perhaps not the entire surroundings.And yet, you can SEE the area, so my comment is perhaps useless. Good luck, you are doing a great job. Xx
Amazing to get photos of the house being lived in!
I think you’re reached the stage where this building is no longer just a house: it’s your home! I know you have a long way to go but I really think you just turned a corner. Those pictures were wonderful.
So great to see the 1946 photos!
I loved that wooden mantel around the fireplace in the pictures.
New sash windows are really going to make such a huge impact! Can't wait to see them in place
Can't wait to see how the old girl will look with all your furnishings! She's going to be so beautiful!
Sad really what was done to this property. Least its now coming back to its origional purpose of a single home.
So much lighter!
You have done so much. Progressing nicely. 😄
How lovely seeing the photos of what it did look like 💗
I loved seeing the old photos.
My goodness your home is going to be fabulous - don't lose heart - for renovators things take twice a long.
Thank you!
Its coming together now. Love how you are taking it back to it's original single dwelling, I'm sure it is going to look amazing when you are finished.
Thank you! We're getting there! 🙂
It is so exciting to see work moving along. I wait with anticipation for more videos.
Love what you're doing. It is a labor of love indeed, and I know the end result will be beautiful,!
I find the whole process fascinating. I look forward to future episodes. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I had the privilege of seeing this from your very first video. i can hardly believe it’s almost been 10 momths!
wow, Wow, WOW: Now looking so clean and tidy enabling you, and other trades, to see where the build should go. Great old photos - so encouraging. Such an interesting (and expensive) journey you are on. Thanks for letting us be a part of it and your life. 😀
Absolutely LOVED the pictures of the rectory the way it was before it was turned into apartments. I had to laugh when you talked about the way they ran the pipes from the outbuilding through the parking lot. It does seem a little like the guy who decided to put them there was a little drunk; the closest path between two points and all. I'm in awe that you guys have such a clear view of what you want the house to be. The job looks so overwhelming to me, but I guess if you know what you want it's just a matter of putting one foot ahead of the other. Thank you to the daughter who shared those pictures with you. They were a treat.
I vote for painting just the woodwork and stair panels in that color in order to "highlight the woodwork of backstairs."
It's so exciting that you have those photos. Wonderful that you got to meet someone who had lived in the rectory when it was still a rectory.
It's amazing how opening the stairwell's makes them look better. How wonderful to get those photos! Thank you to her and you for sharing!
The back staircase is so lovely and open now! And the bonus of the original paint is wonderful. I wouldn't color drench the entire hallway in the dark color. Maybe the stairs (steps and risers) and the new railing, but not the whole thing - it would take it back to feeling closed in. The original Georgian proportions gave rise to a lovely and airy open space - I'd do as much as I could to keep that feeling. You two have done an amazing amount of work - well done!!
Will you have those original photos copied, they were so charming, and would be lovely to keep with all your renovation mementos! ❤ XXX
Great idea of taking out the wall for the back staircase. It won’t be as dark.
Great progress! Love the original pictures. Love all the way from Arizona, USA.
It’s so much better with those stairs exposed! I like the idea of the red brown paint on the stairs but feel it will be too dark if you are doing the walls in that same color.
Now the fun begins. Making it livable and furnished again.
This is such an interesting project to follow.
I'm enjoying the process and I appreciate all the work you put into creating quality vlogs.
Best wishes from Canada.
Thank you!
I’ve watched every episode since you started. Although I knew this was a big job, for some reason this episode really hit that home.
This is going to be awesome when it is done and you both must be so excited. You are really motoring now. Very well done 👍 👌
This is certainly the scary expensive part of the process. We've had to make a final decision on the windows (£54,000), and the plumbing (approx £50,000 immediately, more later as we add bathrooms), and the electrical installation! The demolition we can do ourselves, and the rebuild and decor we hope to do the majority ourselves, but this middle part requires expensive professionals!
Those pictures are wonderful! It's all going to look marvelous once again! Hang in there!
It's understandable that the plumbing will cost a lot because of the price of the best modern pumps, tanks, pipes and other hardware and the enormous size of the house. I'm really impressed with what you've achieved so far! You've really done yourselves proud! ❤ Greetings from South Africa
Fascinating to see the old photos of the Rectory with all its opulence!
*Awesome old photos to help get the Rectory back to how it was 🙂 Lots done already, with heaps still to be done... and you both are doing great.🙂All the very best to you both in 2025 as you continue working on your home🙂nz*
I so look forward to your videos and following the progress you are making on the Rectory. his is like three in one with the plumbing, electricity, and windows on order. I am thrilled for you guys, as you are certainly making this work. The old photos are charming and must give you both a sense of "home". Keep up your good work. There are so very many out here cheering you on!
Sometimes contractors price themselves out of a job on purpose, as they dont fancy the job, it's just using your radar to find someone who is genuine. As for the backstairs, I'd mirror the panelling from the staircase on the opposite wall and have feature wallpaper above, maybe a traditional farmhouse scene, maybe, or something that suits the period We did it in our house, and it looks amazing. Good luck with the plumbing and electrics, this is a major step forward.
Its also really hard to get someone in to do a small job that legally you can't do yourself without a licence. They all want the bigger jobs. some are now even charging $AU 100 just to give a quote. They will take that off the bill if you accept that quote, but t means you can't afford to get too many other quotes to compare prices. The justification I was given was that it takes time to come to your place to give a quote. Well guess what? It takes me time to get to work every day too and no one pays me for that!
Opening out the back stairs really was a big improvement. I think there is a closet under the stairs. It's already looking great. Good job you two,
How wonderful to get those photos! It's great to see how the house looked earlier as well as to see that you are doing such a sympathetic restoration. All the movement on electrics, plumbing and windows is also very exciting.
Very nice! So exciting to see how it's coming along! So nice to open things up and get more light in.
How exciting, what a gift that the pictures were shared with you, it gives context, a literal snapshot of the life of the house and people who were there, and it gives so much inspiration! Keep going, you're doing great! Bravo!
Loving the old photos it really helps to see what it will look like. So lovely. Favorite on getting the plumber and electrician lined up and the windows ordered. You have been so busy. Can't wait for the next update.
You've jumped ahead very quickly! Wonderful! ❤ XXX
It's good in a modernised building to keep and highlight as many old features as possible alongside the modern stuff. It looks good if done well and keeps that link to the buildings past. It's great that you are taking the time to find the exact paint for the back stairs, many wouldn't I don't think. That building was an old Georgian rectory and so yes do try to keep it's old soul within the wonderful comfortable home you are creating. Well done so far, it would certainly scare me, the shear scale of the project, good luck 🍀.
Wow!! Amazing progress. Have love the journey thus far, and look forward to continuing it. Thank you so much for sharing all of it. I absolutely loved seeing the old photos!!
That was fantastic to get pictures of how it looked back then. You both have worked so hard to make the place a home again.
The camera lady is becoming quite good at following Charlie around. Wonder who she is? The parking area brick wall looks interesting. I bet it will clean up nice with a power wash.
Arranging plumbing, electrical, and ordering windows is a huge step forward. Congrats! 👍👍👍
The camera lady is beautiful and mysterious! The wall between the two parts of the front parking area is interesting. It seems like there's an older wall and then some newer infill. We might modify it, but it's definitely not been a priority. We have to install an EV charger though, we we'll need to look at that wall and decide where to put it.
Loved seeing the photos. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺
Good to see the progress. 👍
Brown OK for stairs you find it all the time in such houses I’ve seen over the years. Interesting blacksmith loop on side of stairs.
Great photos
Really good episode. I’m still flabbergasted by how circuitous the route that the pipes have to take to get hot water into the main house!
I wonder whether there could have been a way of positioning the boilers closer, and the piping being more direct, when the heating system was installed by the previous owners. The water must lose a fair bit of heat having to travel the distance it does.
Omg the panic in my brain. You said there was the last little bit of demo and showed the back stairs. My brain went straigt into "he wouldn't - nooo." You the panned right and showed how narrow and tight the hall would be and then while panning left the camera aligned more with the stairs than the wall as you were saying "we are going to take out (slight pause) this wall".
Omg the relief and then realised how silly my brain was 😂😂
I'd only been awake about 20 minutes and still hadn't had my first cup of tea. Serves me right for being so happy that you uploaded that I didn't get my tea fix before pressing to watch 🤭
Great video. How exciting getting the plumbers and electricians in. Things are really moving along. Also so great to have those photos showing the rooms in all their glory.
I'm a huge fan of that dark brown paintwork found in old houses especially old Irish cottages so yes I'm really excited for the final stages as I just know you will get it exactly right.❤
Thank you for sharing. What a lot of work!
Quite right that the plumbing pipes come up into the toilet area. Everything you do from now on is improving the house, back to a Rectory, that must give you much satisfaction and encouragement.
Old English homes were so cosy looking while being very elegant. Just love them so much. You are doing a wonderful job and I have really enjoyed watching your progress. Love from Australia.🇦🇺
Absolutely loved seeing the old photos! I’d definitely have to make copies and display them somewhere in the house. I mean it was like a set from an Agatha Christie, Murder at the Vicarage 😍 can’t wait to see it once it’s liveable again ❤
I have to say you are the tidiest demo people I have seen of course you're the clean up crew as well 😀
I think the last photo of the staircases really connected now to back in the day. Exciting time with much to do.
Ouch! Those big-cost steps are scary, but your positivity helps fortify those of us running into the same things that have to be done.❤
Servant hallway now looks great and the paneling is so nice. Too bad the electrical box on the hall wall by the door has to be there - will it stay there? So glad for you guys to be getting the plumbing and electrical done soon, the project is moving so quickly it seems. Ordering the windows is another boost for you. Those photographs are brilliant to see, so nice of that lady to give them to you.
Hard work😅 only paint the backstairs and the woodwork in that lovely colour😊 looking forward on your progress😃
Just the wood I think because it could make it very dark
Fantastic explanation of how all the plumbing is going to work :)
What a blessing those photos are! It really gives perspective on what a horrible thing was done to the house between the ownership pf the last rector and yourselves. I know many people feel odd about asking for money, but we all know how expensive these renovations are and I'm sure some of your subscribers would really like to help defray the cost, even if it's only a tiny bit. Are channel memberships or a Patreon something you'd consider? I could certainly contribute a couple pounds/euros/dollars(USD) a month and I'm sure I'm not the only subscriber who'd like to help in that way.
It’s a good idea to upgrade the plumbing & electric. It’s expensive now, but you will be glad to have everything up to current codes.
So awesome to see the progress! Well done! Love the old photos so nice of her to share. Wonderful discovery of the woodwork on the stairway. Maybe use period wallpaper to highlight the stairs and woodwork? Super job, guys! Stay dry and warm! Good luck in school!
Bonjour. Quel bonheur de voir ces escaliers ouverts ! Ça donne vraiment de l'espace. Pour l'annexe je crois que je la laisserai autonome avec son électricité avec son tableau électrique et son propre cumulus pour l'eau chaude, ainsi, si un problème technique arrivait vous auriez toujours accès à de l'eau chaude et à de l'électricité. Il est difficile d'avoir autant d'eau chaude pour une si grande maison avec un seul cumulus. Ils peuvent fonctionner à des heures différentes. Ces photos sont incroyables quelle chance de les avoirs pour conserver une petite partie de l'histoire de la maison. A bientôt.
That reddish brown color is beautiful. Very rich looking. I'm not sure I would paint the entire side of the back stairs in that color, especially since it isn't a color you particularly like. However, using it for woodwork in the area (baseboard and the trim on the side of the stairs) would be gorgeous. It's a color I love.
I love to watch your videos. You are taking such care in restoring the rectory and also trying to fit in new technology where you can. I look forward to them every week.
I love your channel. You’re doing a great job!
I loved how excited you were by the photos, until you got to the kitchen, which looked very... of its time.
I think I am moving to Dorset and becoming a plumber,...the quotes,my goodness.Great house and you two are gems.Going to be beautiful! Hello from Connecticut USA PS Hope doctorate is going well!
Half the battle is discerning what you can tackle and what is best left to the pros, regardless of cost. You're indefatigable and this renovation is a joy to watch. Are you planning on using period furniture?
I like the idea of keeping the "red/brown" paint color along with doing the woodwork in the same color in the backstairs area. Either use a cream/ecru paint for the walls or a wallpaper!
OMG! I cannot believe the amount of one of the quotes… highway robbery! Insane 🙄
Thank you for sharing your journey on remodeling “The Rectory”.
Who was the camerawoman that you fired? 🤣 I think she did a good job.
Take care you guys.
This is fantastic progress, if you need any help in the summer time I would volunteer a week of work to you. I'm an all rounder, can turn my hand to anything and an ex painter and decorator. I would stick to the staircase only with the paint, though it depends on the rest of the decor you have in mind. I'm picturing what I would do and the walls would be light so I wouldn't go with the dark red brown on the rest of the woodwork or it would look cartoonish. However, florals, bold coloured patterns could take that paint all over, but would diminish the spacious feeling of the er space ha ha. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will look stunning. Good luck guys and well done, really, huge pat on backs, take care now x
Wow so much happening all at once, it must feel like huge progress . I was surprised when you showed the size of the dinning room and the proposed placement for only two radiators , will that be enough for a room that size ? I am sure you have worked out your BTU. Colour drench in that back hall in that colour , I think will make it dark . Great work and I look forward to each video!
I agree with you…that is a beautifully rich red/brown😊.
It must be so inspiring to see the house as a home. Gosh what a lot of expense but a great investment and worth it to get professional help. IMO I would go for a more traditional finish for your vanity unit. Worth waiting rather than experimenting and using a non traditional quicker, cheaper option. If you do want to do that go for the servants quarters or annexe.
I'm not sure that I would colour drench, just paint the stairs the reddish brown. It seems perfect for there. Dark paint can easily show knocks and chips, so I'm not sure that I would use it on panelling, as others have suggested, either. Exciting times ahead:-)
Wow! Fascinating photos! Love your vision for the Rectory! ❤
Long term…have you considered ground source heating…you have plenty of room in your garden…and it should work out as cheaper than oil….also rainwater harvesting system…not too expensive,,,water for loo flushing and good enough quality for clothes washing…car washing…watering garden…a good idea sp with water rates increasing . Jinxy
Great show. I think if you paint the old stair case and surrounds in the red/brown it will look very dingy and closed in…..great old photos with a lot of clutter back then, also interiors and furniture looked very much like old peoples homes (sorry) even though they were quite well off. Looking forward to following you through your amazing transformation. 🇦🇺🦘
That pebble wall is lovely
Great photos!
You’ve made wonderful progress!
Another good episode. Thank you
Nice work guys. Also, FF7 Gang unite! (I saw the FF7 original Jewel Case in the background there :D )
Love the dark reddish brown and a drenching option.
I honestly think a small space that is already dark would be overwhelming with dark colour drenching. Doing the woodwork alone in the traditional colour would also give it more presence, if contrasted with a lighter colour in the rest of the space.
I have two dark spaces in my home and it's annoying to always need to switch on a light, day or night. One space I can help with an inset into an outer door but the other would be too expensive to make changes.
From experience I'd say dark trim, and lighter colours everywhere else.
It's lovely that the original panelling is there and with its original colour still available. It would be so nice to make it a feature. ☺️