Yay!!! You have a youtube channel! I know you're crazy busy, but be sure to just shoot the footage as you work. You can make the videos later. But you can't go back and get the footage. RUclips is the BEST social media for promoting yourself!!!
Oh my goodness!! You guys have given that place a whole new life! Not to mention, now you have the whole upstairs for yourselves and all of the downstairs to rent out! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 So awesome!
I’ve spent summers working on builds and remodels with my uncle who’s a contractor, I’ve never personally done a project this massive, but I can envision how gorgeous it’s going to be when you’re done! The views alone are worth it! Hats off to you both for taking this on, seems like it’s been the adventure of a lifetime!
Thank you so much! It's lovely to hear that someone else can see the potential in Jameswood. Everyone told us to knock it down - and they probably had a point! But I wouldn't change it for anything! We've learnt so much, and it really has been an amazing adventure so far.
I am awe struck by the quantity and quality of work you two have done. Watching this video, my first thought was "burn it down and sell the lot." You two are AMAZING.
You guys have come such a long way!! Love your positive outlook, and how you could make light and laugh at that time. It has been amazing to see the transformation on instagram. Great job!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I cannot believe you guys looked at the villa in that state and saw the potential that you did. I have so much respect for you! Can't wait to see the tour of what it looks like now!
I came across a story about your accidental purchase and tracked down your website which led me here. I am gobsmacked at the state it was in and I am now going to follow your amazing journey. You inspire me. So back to the website for now.
Oof! What a colossal difference you have made! If I had seen that video when I first started following you roughly two years ago, I would have been in tears for you. Not worried about you kids at all now, you are both wildly amazing!
Holy cow!!! I'd been hoping you have youtube channel I knew I was right! You so brave and a little bit crazy and adorable!!! Best wishes from Russia)))
Hi 🙋♀️ too you both 😊...you say the unit/house was bought by mistake...NOTHING ever happens by mistake it was meant to be ...look at the learning experience you have both had ....NOTHING EVER HAPPENS BY MISTAKE....sometimes we are upset by things that happen but 3 months, 3 years, when we look back and think 🤔 humm IF THAT DID NOT HAPPEN I WOULD NOT BE THIS HAPPY WITH MY LIFE TODAY ...Good on you both for putting your best foot forward..😊 all the very best for 2021
So true, they did have sleepless nights and it has not been easy to keep going for them. It is amazing how they have stepped up to the challenge. It seems that this project has thrown everything at them and then there was the Covid-19 lockdown and they are still smiling. Make sure you follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
@@petersegeren3766 ...Peter I do follow them on both 👍 wish I had some spare funds to help them ..I really do...if they lived in Australia 🇦🇺 I would physically come and help them ....I maybe old but I am not broken 😊😊 love what they are achieving CONGRATULATIONS 👏 to them
Just discovered your story on a random Facebook link and am riveted! Your enthusiasm and sense of adventure truly come across, though I imagine there have been many sleepless nights along the way, too. Please keep sharing your inspiring story, we’re all excited to see the big finish!
So excited to see you guys have a RUclips channel! I have followed your story since early 2019 and have loved seeing the progress, keep up the good work!
I've followed you on Facebook since the beginning but only just found you on RUclips (I hadn't really looked before - my bad!) What I didn't realise is neither of you is Scottish! That was a surprise, as I just assumed you were. Unbelievable the work you have done & the transformation you have accomplished. Well done to you both! 👍
Wow! Such a big project you've taken on. What an accomplishment to be proud of when all done. Can't wait to see your progress! very excited for you to be getting your windows soon!
Awww! Love seeing this! How proud you both should be! I feel like a proud Mother and I don’t even know you haha! Sending support and love! Really have enjoyed watching your journey!
I've travelled around the UK and parts of Europe exploring and photographing abandoned, derelict buildings and many of them looked in a better condition than this! 😂 Gonna be a mammoth task renovation but an exciting one that will be well worth it! Planning to do a roadtrip with Sarah to Scotland in a few months, maybe autumn, maybe spring, when we take a month out. May have to swing by and meet you both if you fancy it when we do 😊
At 25 this looks exciting. At 62 I say I can't do it! I once could do anything now, not so much. Guard your health and enjoy you time as young folks. Time will catch up in about an hour and a half(by perception)
Your page is going to be huge if you start posting video often. Maybe twice a month. Everyone loves a good makeover story. Time lapse is going to be your best friend. I am in sunny southern California. Your starting to spread to the other side of the world. I would love to see more pics with voice over. Good luck guys I'm sharing you over here. Hope your go fund me is still active.
Thanks for your words of encouragement. They have a very active Instagram and Facebook page worth following and will be publishing more videos, but it all takes time and recourses
This is incredible! To think 3 owners let it get this bad is a shame. You guys have come so far and I cannot wait till the next tour. Hopefully it’ll be soon. Maybe once you guys it the floors in?
If you haven't already go to their Instagram page #WhatHaveWeDunoon which explains how units were abandoned. Death of the Owner, Owner returning to the US when the US navy pulled out of the area, Other did not have the financial resources to fix the whole building etc, It was a cascade effect.
When you finish it will be beautiful that is for sure. I Think it would have been easier to build a whole new house yourself LOL my god that’s a huge task. But I respect what you are doing and it is so awesome to rebuild a beautiful old home. Old homes have a lot more character than cookie cutter new ones. This reminds me of the movie money pit....just not as funny because it is real life. Good for you guys can’t wait to see the finishing of it. It’s going to be beautiful. And it’s great ur neighbors are so helpful. I’m sure having this house fixed up helps bring up the price of the houses around it. Not sure if England is like America with that or not. It’s great they are helping
Judging by the support that they have had from the community everyone is appreciative that an eyesore is being restored and it definitely will make the neighborhood more desirable.
Nice to see you have started a channel. I hope you find the time to post regularly, though I understand how busy you 2 must be. I agree RUclips is best for self-promotion/revenue on your project. Check out RUclipsrs Life uncontained, Trent & Allie, or Indie Project as they all are building their home as well. However, your endeavor makes their build pale in comparison.
thanks for your support. Please follow them on Facebook and Instagram. They have a lot more information there and post more regularly on Facebook and Instagram
Случайно узнал о вашем приобретении и стройке! 😁 Вы - молодцы! Я хотел бы посильно помоч вам финансово, куда и как можно внести средства, но одна небольшая проблема присутствует - я из России и Ооочень плохо знаю английский язык, но это не мешает относится к Вам с симпатией, уважением и пониманием! Так держать!!! ✊Победа будет за Вами!!! 💪💪💪
Just seen this on bbc video on here and did a we look and found you’re socials am from greenock. Go through dunoon alot on my bike in the summer months unlike use a had looked at this on online few years ago and other derlict property’s looking for a gem to do up. But when looked at this a thought yeah at needs nocked down. 😂😂 can’t beleave use accidently bought it but 🤣🤣. A take my hat off to use honestly. A will share see if can get use more subs 👌
I just came across your journey through a fb post. I love this house and the town seems so beautiful. Id love to do this here in the states but with 2 kids thats hard. You should get a go pro for each of you and wear them on your heads as you work so shooting footage is wayyy easier. Also question. Do you guys plan on restoring it into multiple units or making it into one big home?
There were 4 units originally. The one top floor unit was very small, so they are making the top floor into one three bedroom unit for themselves and turning the two ground floor units into holiday lets.
No, we can't afford to. We will be in debt from the project and will need an income source to pay it off! We are going to rent the bottom two apartments out as holiday rentals! The upstairs will be a three bedroom home for ourselves 😊
We both work full time on the house! Cal is a carpenter, so he goes away for a couple months every year to make some money, and does odd jobs for neighbours and friends in Dunoon. I work as a bartender in the evenings after house building! We also make a bit of money from our blog, had some savings, borrowed some money from family, and our gofundme is a huge help to the project!
Did people tear it apart? I mean what the heck happened where there squatters living there or something?? A house don’t get like that without someone lending a hand to the destruction.
I think that the elements did the most damage. With a leaking roof all the timbers started rotting. I am sure a couple of local kids helped it on its was by breaking a few windows.
Good question! We think it came down to joint ownership, demographics and local history! Sandbank, Dunoon used to be an American Navy base. In 1994, the military left, and halved the population of Sandbank over night! One of the four owners of Jameswood was American, and the demand for housing had dropped when the Americans left, so they just left the apartment without selling. The other owner was elderly, and moved out because the roof needed repairs, and other owner had recently passed away, and one young-couple was left with the responsibility of the whole building, and couldn't afford to make the roof repairs by themselves! As the roof got worse and worse, they eventually moved out, and the building went into further disrepair. A very sad story for Jameswood, but we'll give her a new life!
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Yay!!! You have a youtube channel! I know you're crazy busy, but be sure to just shoot the footage as you work. You can make the videos later. But you can't go back and get the footage. RUclips is the BEST social media for promoting yourself!!!
Hi my name is Alexey. I'm from Russia, Khabarovsk. I admire your hard work.
The view is priceless. You guys are definitely making a lemon into lemonade.
Good for you it will be a Wonderful home for you both eventually. You must be proud of your achievements. Wish you all the best tiring but so worth it
This is so neat to see! The views ARE truly amazing. Cal's humor cracks me up - "legit VHS" & "good seating arrangements".
The views get even better from the scaffolding! We don't want to take it down because we love sitting up there and looking at the Loch!
Oh my goodness!! You guys have given that place a whole new life! Not to mention, now you have the whole upstairs for yourselves and all of the downstairs to rent out! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 So awesome!
I’ve spent summers working on builds and remodels with my uncle who’s a contractor, I’ve never personally done a project this massive, but I can envision how gorgeous it’s going to be when you’re done! The views alone are worth it! Hats off to you both for taking this on, seems like it’s been the adventure of a lifetime!
Thank you so much! It's lovely to hear that someone else can see the potential in Jameswood. Everyone told us to knock it down - and they probably had a point! But I wouldn't change it for anything! We've learnt so much, and it really has been an amazing adventure so far.
It's incredible how much work you have done! What a journey.
As an architecture student I have loved to witness this project!
I'm so glad!
I love your attitude and sense of humour !!! :)
I am awe struck by the quantity and quality of work you two have done. Watching this video, my first thought was "burn it down and sell the lot." You two are AMAZING.
Thank you!
You guys have come such a long way!! Love your positive outlook, and how you could make light and laugh at that time. It has been amazing to see the transformation on instagram. Great job!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you so much!
I cannot believe you guys looked at the villa in that state and saw the potential that you did. I have so much respect for you! Can't wait to see the tour of what it looks like now!
Thank you so much! Looking back now, I can't believe we did either! It's hard to believe this is what our house looked like only a two years ago!
I came across a story about your accidental purchase and tracked down your website which led me here. I am gobsmacked at the state it was in and I am now going to follow your amazing journey. You inspire me. So back to the website for now.
Oof! What a colossal difference you have made! If I had seen that video when I first started following you roughly two years ago, I would have been in tears for you. Not worried about you kids at all now, you are both wildly amazing!
Thank you! ❤️
Loved the “ultimate skylight”! LOL! Amazing to see where you started to where you are now!! And the view from upstairs! Stunning!! Great work!
Thank you! Even I giggled at looking back at Cal's "ultimate skylight" 😂
Yessss you've finally got a RUclips channel! Have been following your progress for a couple of years now :)
Right now I am remodeling my kitchen and I feel lost. My greatest respects to you !!!
Thank you so much!
It is amazing how much you have accomplished so far! I can't wait to see it completed! You two are so cute and energetic!
Thank you!
Thank you for posting
You're welcome! Thank you for following along!
Holy cow!!! I'd been hoping you have youtube channel I knew I was right!
You so brave and a little bit crazy and adorable!!! Best wishes from Russia)))
Congratulations, you two are extremely brave.
I think I might have stumbled onto a good one here. I hope you guys keep the videos coming, this house looks interesting.
You must check out their Instagram postings truly inspirational. #WhatHaveWeDunoon
Hi 🙋♀️ too you both 😊...you say the unit/house was bought by mistake...NOTHING ever happens by mistake it was meant to be ...look at the learning experience you have both had ....NOTHING EVER HAPPENS BY MISTAKE....sometimes we are upset by things that happen but 3 months, 3 years, when we look back and think 🤔 humm IF THAT DID NOT HAPPEN I WOULD NOT BE THIS HAPPY WITH MY LIFE TODAY ...Good on you both for putting your best foot forward..😊 all the very best for 2021
So true, they did have sleepless nights and it has not been easy to keep going for them. It is amazing how they have stepped up to the challenge. It seems that this project has thrown everything at them and then there was the Covid-19 lockdown and they are still smiling. Make sure you follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
@@petersegeren3766 ...Peter I do follow them on both 👍 wish I had some spare funds to help them ..I really do...if they lived in Australia 🇦🇺 I would physically come and help them ....I maybe old but I am not broken 😊😊 love what they are achieving CONGRATULATIONS 👏 to them
Just discovered your story on a random Facebook link and am riveted! Your enthusiasm and sense of adventure truly come across, though I imagine there have been many sleepless nights along the way, too. Please keep sharing your inspiring story, we’re all excited to see the big finish!
Thanks Jonna for following Claire and Cal. Your support on RUclips, Facebook and Instagram is much appreciated
So excited to see you guys have a RUclips channel! I have followed your story since early 2019 and have loved seeing the progress, keep up the good work!
I love how you can see passed the mess to imagine how you can make a mink stole out of a sow’s ear!
I have done this several times in my lifetime.
I've followed you on Facebook since the beginning but only just found you on RUclips (I hadn't really looked before - my bad!) What I didn't realise is neither of you is Scottish! That was a surprise, as I just assumed you were. Unbelievable the work you have done & the transformation you have accomplished. Well done to you both! 👍
Wow! Such a big project you've taken on. What an accomplishment to be proud of when all done. Can't wait to see your progress! very excited for you to be getting your windows soon!
Thank you!!
This looks very promising! Just subscribed! Keep it going guys! 💪🏼💪🏼
You two have done the most amazing job!! What a transformation!
Thank you!
Wow! you have come a long ways!! I know you have enough work on your hands but would love to see more videos. I'm sure you would get lots of viewers.
We will post an updated tour in weeks to come!
Awww! Love seeing this! How proud you both should be! I feel like a proud Mother and I don’t even know you haha! Sending support and love! Really have enjoyed watching your journey!
Thank you!
So beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us 👍
Wow I am so excited for the continued adventure with you guys!
Thank you for following our journey!
I've travelled around the UK and parts of Europe exploring and photographing abandoned, derelict buildings and many of them looked in a better condition than this! 😂
Gonna be a mammoth task renovation but an exciting one that will be well worth it!
Planning to do a roadtrip with Sarah to Scotland in a few months, maybe autumn, maybe spring, when we take a month out. May have to swing by and meet you both if you fancy it when we do 😊
Wery great work! Wery great video! Next please! 😃
I love you guys! I love you're work.
Hello from Ukraine!🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦♥️
Well done . Looking forwards to seeing more xx
At 25 this looks exciting. At 62 I say I can't do it! I once could do anything now, not so much. Guard your health and enjoy you time as young folks. Time will catch up in about an hour and a half(by perception)
C'est impressionnant ! Entre les photos actuelles sur votre instagram et la vidéo il y a une différence folle. Vous faites un super travail !!
Merci beaucoup!
Gosh y’all have done so much since this video!! 👏👏👏
Talk about a diamond in the rough. You two are brave!
Your page is going to be huge if you start posting video often. Maybe twice a month. Everyone loves a good makeover story. Time lapse is going to be your best friend. I am in sunny southern California. Your starting to spread to the other side of the world. I would love to see more pics with voice over. Good luck guys I'm sharing you over here. Hope your go fund me is still active.
Thanks for your words of encouragement. They have a very active Instagram and Facebook page worth following and will be publishing more videos, but it all takes time and recourses
Holy shit. Thank you for sharing your journey!
wow you guys have come a long way! so excited for the finished house tour 💕
Thank you!! 😊
Can’t wait to see the after, you’re doing great 👍
thank you!
Вы просто вдохновляете своим упорством,настойчивостью и, естественно ,без настоящих чувств к друг другу не обошлось!!! Браво!!! 👏✊💪💪💪
We are waiting for new videos!
This is incredible! To think 3 owners let it get this bad is a shame. You guys have come so far and I cannot wait till the next tour. Hopefully it’ll be soon. Maybe once you guys it the floors in?
We'll hopefully have an updated mid-renovation tour together in the next few weeks!
If you haven't already go to their Instagram page #WhatHaveWeDunoon which explains how units were abandoned. Death of the Owner, Owner returning to the US when the US navy pulled out of the area, Other did not have the financial resources to fix the whole building etc, It was a cascade effect.
Wow, you folks have come so far, amazing! Congrats!
Thank you!
When you finish it will be beautiful that is for sure. I Think it would have been easier to build a whole new house yourself LOL my god that’s a huge task. But I respect what you are doing and it is so awesome to rebuild a beautiful old home. Old homes have a lot more character than cookie cutter new ones. This reminds me of the movie money pit....just not as funny because it is real life. Good for you guys can’t wait to see the finishing of it. It’s going to be beautiful. And it’s great ur neighbors are so helpful. I’m sure having this house fixed up helps bring up the price of the houses around it. Not sure if England is like America with that or not. It’s great they are helping
Judging by the support that they have had from the community everyone is appreciative that an eyesore is being restored and it definitely will make the neighborhood more desirable.
Hope you can post more videos
Nice to see you have started a channel. I hope you find the time to post regularly, though I understand how busy you 2 must be. I agree RUclips is best for self-promotion/revenue on your project. Check out RUclipsrs Life uncontained, Trent & Allie, or Indie Project as they all are building their home as well. However, your endeavor makes their build pale in comparison.
Let's SEE MORE!!!!!
Sou do Brasil, acabei de me inscrever, quero desejar forças e perseverança.
thanks for your support. Please follow them on Facebook and Instagram. They have a lot more information there and post more regularly on Facebook and Instagram
Случайно узнал о вашем приобретении и стройке! 😁
Вы - молодцы! Я хотел бы посильно помоч вам финансово, куда и как можно внести средства, но одна небольшая проблема присутствует - я из России и Ооочень плохо знаю английский язык, но это не мешает относится к Вам с симпатией, уважением и пониманием! Так держать!!! ✊Победа будет за Вами!!! 💪💪💪
Just seen this on bbc video on here and did a we look and found you’re socials am from greenock. Go through dunoon alot on my bike in the summer months unlike use a had looked at this on online few years ago and other derlict property’s looking for a gem to do up. But when looked at this a thought yeah at needs nocked down. 😂😂 can’t beleave use accidently bought it but 🤣🤣. A take my hat off to use honestly. A will share see if can get use more subs 👌
I just read an article about this project so I came out to see if there was a RUclips vlog.
I'm so curious to know what was on the VHS tape!
It looks like something straight from Silent Hill. You didn't hear any air raid sirens did you?
😂😂😂
Ooof..... I have a headache just looking at this! ;)
😂😂😂
I just came across your journey through a fb post. I love this house and the town seems so beautiful. Id love to do this here in the states but with 2 kids thats hard.
You should get a go pro for each of you and wear them on your heads as you work so shooting footage is wayyy easier.
Also question. Do you guys plan on restoring it into multiple units or making it into one big home?
There were 4 units originally. The one top floor unit was very small, so they are making the top floor into one three bedroom unit for themselves and turning the two ground floor units into holiday lets.
Work-in-progress, flexible planning to be applied in the making. Dream on kids.😅
Now that you own the whole unit, are you planning to use it as a single residence?
No, we can't afford to. We will be in debt from the project and will need an income source to pay it off! We are going to rent the bottom two apartments out as holiday rentals! The upstairs will be a three bedroom home for ourselves 😊
I'd love a "mid-project house tour!"
we all would love to see more footage, it does take a long time to put out videos.
you're so good. Do you still have time for your main job?
We both work full time on the house! Cal is a carpenter, so he goes away for a couple months every year to make some money, and does odd jobs for neighbours and friends in Dunoon. I work as a bartender in the evenings after house building! We also make a bit of money from our blog, had some savings, borrowed some money from family, and our gofundme is a huge help to the project!
Did people tear it apart? I mean what the heck happened where there squatters living there or something?? A house don’t get like that without someone lending a hand to the destruction.
I think that the elements did the most damage. With a leaking roof all the timbers started rotting. I am sure a couple of local kids helped it on its was by breaking a few windows.
of how you lived in the caravan and the van, that is all luxury
ว้าว! จะมีสระว่ายน้ำไหม
All i could see at first was trees and im not gonna lie i was thinking you sure thats a house. 😂
Привет из Украины. Ребята молодцы!!!
I noticed that in your later video she has picked up a Scottish accent quite a bit!
strong couple
how in the world does a residence end up looking like that.
Good question! We think it came down to joint ownership, demographics and local history! Sandbank, Dunoon used to be an American Navy base. In 1994, the military left, and halved the population of Sandbank over night! One of the four owners of Jameswood was American, and the demand for housing had dropped when the Americans left, so they just left the apartment without selling. The other owner was elderly, and moved out because the roof needed repairs, and other owner had recently passed away, and one young-couple was left with the responsibility of the whole building, and couldn't afford to make the roof repairs by themselves! As the roof got worse and worse, they eventually moved out, and the building went into further disrepair. A very sad story for Jameswood, but we'll give her a new life!
49000 views ????? and only 6000 subscribers ????? Gentlemen it is free to subscribe and they are helped
"Nice seating arrangement" ... LMAO
Молодец ❤️👍