Abandoned Flint Mill (Before and After) | Restoration Man | Full Documentary | Reel Truth History

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @esdeekay4344
    @esdeekay4344 4 года назад +85

    This once hard working, abandoned and neglected piece of History has been
    transformed into a beloved Home, cherished and saved by a passionate couple...
    Bless their heart...

    • @mellie4174
      @mellie4174 4 года назад +1

      They'll need more than blessings, the poor things are now short one retirement. Not sure how they're gonna eat.

    • @NYCHeartandSoul
      @NYCHeartandSoul 3 года назад +2

      I would imagine that he could work part-time as a surveyor without it being onerous. They are also mortgage free. Amazing build.

  • @virginiabyers8956
    @virginiabyers8956 4 года назад +58

    What a lovely couple. My hat is off to them for hanging in there and completing their dream home while keeping a historical building alive. Enjoy your new home!

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 4 года назад +48

    This episode is one of my favorites ever. The couple is wonderful and so full of love and strength and courage for their beautiful restoration project. Well done and congratulations 🍾 to an amazing couple and a incredible restoration

    • @faithm9284
      @faithm9284 3 года назад +2

      Agreed. If you can stay together through a rehab, your solid! lol

    • @gilessteve
      @gilessteve 3 года назад +1

      @@faithm9284 ...or a refurb.

  • @getin3949
    @getin3949 4 года назад +68

    The craftsmen on these jobs are incredibly talented, masters of their craft. I'm just so impressed.

  • @MacDougallIndustries
    @MacDougallIndustries 4 года назад +141

    I'm addicted to this show.

  • @lyndaisy1
    @lyndaisy1 4 года назад +35

    I ❤️ this owners enthusiasm about the history of his property. God Bless them for keeping this history still up and standing instead of torn down or just left to fall down.

  • @itorapadas
    @itorapadas 4 года назад +6

    Alan and Dora are artists. This is so far the best episode of Restoration Man during this pandemic video binge I'm currently undergoing. They were hit financially and maybe were regretting taking on the build in the middle of construction but what they created in the end is a true reflection of their artistic sensibilities. Best restoration so far.

  • @TheEphemeris
    @TheEphemeris 4 года назад +56

    I like this guy. The gentleman whoa restoring the Flint mill. He just had an air of down to earth authority about him. Not bashful, but not brazen. He just seems like a fun guy to know

    • @jacquelineduplessis4508
      @jacquelineduplessis4508 3 месяца назад

      What an awesome job you guys have done! I would give a kidney to call this my home. Well done ❤❤

  • @li-anderker55
    @li-anderker55 4 года назад +21

    All of these restorations are amazing but this one is special. It feels like the flint mill is still there not gyprocked over. Really really well done Alan and Dora.
    eta, given the market action the last two weeks, you dodged a bullet pulling your money out.

  • @kathy2842
    @kathy2842 4 года назад +12

    Oh My! Alan and his wife did an Amazing job in restoring the Old Mill. Loved every aspect of the job that they took on right down to the restoring of the old metal desk and the use of it. The old wooden beams, the creation of every room addition; love the round windows and the discovery of the stones. The landscape is absolutely astonishing, what a lovely place to retire to.

    • @jacobmassey3897
      @jacobmassey3897 3 года назад +2

      I especially loved how they grassed over the old route the water took from the river to get to the mill.

  • @ninas992
    @ninas992 4 года назад +40

    Fabulous job! And glad they showed the final product.

  • @kevinmilley7541
    @kevinmilley7541 4 года назад +5

    I have watched many of theses episodes and other British renovation shows...this one has been my favorite..so far...Great job Alan and Dora...CHEERS...

    • @debbiewilson9712
      @debbiewilson9712 3 года назад

      What other British Reno shows are there? I am in the US.

  • @michellesimmons6741
    @michellesimmons6741 3 года назад +1

    I’m addicted to this show myself ! I’ve learned a lot of History and watched beautiful buildings be brought back to life !

  • @bigbandguru
    @bigbandguru 4 года назад +7

    This was a joy to watch the transformation. We have done lots of new and old buildings. The ole ones get our heart and our budget every time.

  • @spunkygmahappy4778
    @spunkygmahappy4778 3 года назад +16

    Oh my goodness, I just hope they are able to get back on their feet financially. What they have done is absolutely beautiful, I for one appreciate them saving a large piece of history

    • @rabczanska
      @rabczanska Год назад +1

      The guest room is used as a B&B. They run it. With no mortgage they should likely be able to plow back into their savings from their jobs and the room rental. And since 2013 my guess is the value has gone up enormously.

  • @MrRoyboy55
    @MrRoyboy55 4 года назад +2

    Well done and nothing but praise , sitting here in southern calif. with my coffee and the ending brought Tears at such a transformation from turn of century key industrial literally Rock to coffee cup to residence , you see my parents grew up in Flint michigan usa and mothers side of family is from Frankley Worchestershire England , yes a piece away apx 35 miles south , just a outstanding restoration accomplishment Bravo !

  • @mukhezamukheza623
    @mukhezamukheza623 3 года назад

    I learn a lot from these videos...that's why I cannot stop watching them.

  • @rick91443
    @rick91443 4 года назад +8

    I agree with G Mac. This one is also one of my favorites...Bravo, stunning home...rr Normandy, France

  • @JasRWms99
    @JasRWms99 4 года назад +2

    This has to be the most incredible restoration I have ever seen. My hat is off to Alan and Dora to a job well done for their perseverance to complete the project. It was definitely worth all the blood, sweat and tears they contributed to make this restoration so wonderful.

  • @unknowntoall
    @unknowntoall 4 года назад +4

    I really liked this couple! What a great building to restore, and they did a wonderful job! I was rooting for them, unlike I have rooted for any other couple on this show! So glad they were able to finish! 👍👏❤😊

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 4 года назад +1

    What a great couple and what a fantastic home, the way that the builders stitched the front wall together is amazing.
    All the money is well worth what they have achieved, a totally unique piece of history AND a wonderful home, well done to George too!

  • @Helyob.castenelli3525
    @Helyob.castenelli3525 4 года назад +3

    Heartwarming project. I was touched by these two devotion to preserve and restored this mill. I loved every view of it and more so, that it is in Flint.. One of my best friend's name. Best of luck!!!

  • @kateg7298
    @kateg7298 4 года назад +32

    Going in, I guessed $450,000 US and it's $520,000. It's really lovely and I'm glad that they saved a huge part of the area's history. I'd live there in a second. They kept so much of the original character and it feels modern and comfortable while not erasing it's original features.

  • @paulbarrow2353
    @paulbarrow2353 4 года назад +1

    What a character, I like the way you keep the old and modern together.

  • @midgie4410
    @midgie4410 4 года назад +4

    Job well done! I especially love the kitchen and the second flight of stairs in the staircase that shows the extension and brick.

  • @classifiedinformation6353
    @classifiedinformation6353 3 года назад

    Thanks Alan and Dora. We now have another wonderful, saved bit of our historic built environment. This little flint mill building gives us a tangible link to the past.
    John
    Bethel, Missouri, USA

  • @germanarias423
    @germanarias423 4 года назад +16

    The BEST RESTORATION!!!!

  • @Jamieprv
    @Jamieprv 4 года назад +4

    This is the best of all his shows.

  • @jenniferglover9905
    @jenniferglover9905 4 года назад +2

    Cutest one I've seen yet! Love it! The kitchen and the back garden so great!

  • @johnfrederick6164
    @johnfrederick6164 4 года назад +4

    Awesome episode by far my favorite so far

  • @fishermann1102
    @fishermann1102 2 года назад

    That is DETERMINATION! Alan and Dora, you guys have fortitude! Congratulations!

  • @jacobmassey3897
    @jacobmassey3897 3 года назад +1

    Other naive couples who go into this kind of restoration would have given up on the project because they wouldn't have been willing to sacrifice their retirement but these two recognised the value of this beautiful old building and threw every last penny into getting it finished to the highest standard. I'm from Stoke on Trent and know these areas well and now I'm prepared to drive to Stone just to check this place out. Hands down one of the best and most respectful restorations I've ever seen.

  • @frankdodgee
    @frankdodgee 3 года назад

    This is by far the best restoration video I have seen in you series

  • @dlebreton7888
    @dlebreton7888 Год назад

    Beautiful renovation. Every penny spent well. I am so envious!

  • @MsFluffySama
    @MsFluffySama 4 года назад +4

    Such a beautiful job. Very well done.

  • @creatifrankenstein
    @creatifrankenstein 2 года назад

    The timber of the annex continuing into the brick building is really nicely done!!!

  • @conspiraterry7393
    @conspiraterry7393 Год назад

    Brilliant! This has my creative juices flowing with dreams of renovating an old mill or barn. I have a feeling anything is possible!

  • @Armlesscrayon
    @Armlesscrayon 4 года назад +33

    They did an amazing job. They even have good taste in decor! Most of the people on this show have no design taste lol

  • @kathleenp9643
    @kathleenp9643 2 года назад

    What a lovely restoration! So tastefully decorated too. Love it!

  • @Rockhopper1
    @Rockhopper1 4 года назад +2

    Such a lovely couple, and thoughtful and nice people, and they listened to advice and did their very best, I would love to live there, I wish them the best of happiness

  • @NotitiaRecolligo
    @NotitiaRecolligo 4 года назад

    What a nice couple they seem to be. I love how they didn't over power the history of the building with anything modern, just touches here and there. All around a great job.

  • @luizcosta4680
    @luizcosta4680 Год назад

    Congratulations George, one of the bests.

  • @luisv7117
    @luisv7117 4 года назад +1

    Incredible work wow I really like it, congratulations and thank you for sharing the history

  • @mariajoseribeiroduartenobr3462
    @mariajoseribeiroduartenobr3462 4 года назад +3

    brave couple ,most amazing transformation i ve seen ,love it all

  • @vandalmeida.30.09
    @vandalmeida.30.09 4 года назад +7

    Lindo, maravilhoso, 🇧🇷.
    So, so beautiful... I cried with them. Do you know what, they should oppen for visitors for a while, or 1,2 ,3 times a year, to recover the investiments... go ahead guys... you two deserves it.🌼❤🇧🇷.

    • @ronsmith1364
      @ronsmith1364 4 года назад +4

      airbnb with the guest bdrm...
      the garden walk using the former channel brilliant

  • @shaunbarton-collins1180
    @shaunbarton-collins1180 4 года назад +4

    Awesome restoration......

  • @CareTaker2010
    @CareTaker2010 4 года назад +1

    What a Great looking home, and a piece of history is saved 👍👍

  • @leodonahue9688
    @leodonahue9688 3 года назад

    Fantastic!!! even the Grounds are so unique.

  • @elizabethcleland6267
    @elizabethcleland6267 4 года назад +1

    2nd time watching and i still think it was worth it the history is still there but with new make up thats all hats of to the couple i do hope they stay there rest there days it suits them

  • @totw7790
    @totw7790 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic project.Love it.Thanknyou.❤

  • @halimatusadiah9228
    @halimatusadiah9228 4 года назад

    Awesome, this's my favourite restoration so far. You did it very well❤️👍🏼

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest438 4 года назад +3

    That is one interesting building. Big mill fan here, of all water driven kinds.

  • @jenatucker492
    @jenatucker492 5 месяцев назад

    This one is by far my favorite!! ❤

  • @Nanno00
    @Nanno00 3 года назад +1

    Wow. They have a beautiful eye for design. Stunning. Probably one of my top 3 favorites. They seem like a wonderful couple. I hope they are still enjoying their gorgeous home.

  • @rickmacpherson1413
    @rickmacpherson1413 4 года назад +4

    Alan and Dora are two very special people to take on this massive project. I wish I was 30 years younger as I would like to tackle a project, but age is against me. This without a doubt now a special building and should inspire others around the world to restore what is left of your heritage!

  • @gerry343
    @gerry343 4 года назад

    Lovely couple, I'm glad they were able to complete the project and end up with a beautiful home.

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 4 года назад +5

    Great restoration

  • @singaanom3305
    @singaanom3305 4 года назад +3

    People who buy neglected property should have compensation due to they want to willing preservation the old style. That a form of respect for they effort.

  • @kai-uweheinz
    @kai-uweheinz 4 года назад

    Awesome renovation! The guest bdrm looks even more stylish then the master bdrm as far as the camera gave us insight. I feel I would have put in more windows and chosen more light colors to invite more light into the rooms. Excellent work and my respect for sticking to their dream!

  • @rodjomanelle
    @rodjomanelle Год назад

    This is an amazing restoration. Congratulations to the owners!🎉

  • @amywilliamson9778
    @amywilliamson9778 4 года назад +2

    What a gorgeous place!

  • @Nottherebutthere
    @Nottherebutthere 3 года назад

    Fabulous. This show makes me want to move to England ....if I could afford it.

  • @zodiacbrave13
    @zodiacbrave13 4 года назад +2

    omg they're both so tiny! Great restoration too :P

  • @prex345
    @prex345 4 года назад +8

    It's beautiful, impressive.

  • @mommmac8428
    @mommmac8428 4 года назад +8

    Wow just lovely!! Here's to you both to have happy life and love😊❤🎶🙏

  • @donaldlampert331
    @donaldlampert331 4 года назад

    Absolutely wonderful! Bravo

  • @getin3949
    @getin3949 4 года назад +2

    George, you're awesome!

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 Год назад

    Great dedication. Every penny counts. May they be debt free. 🙏

  • @thezmanchar
    @thezmanchar 2 года назад

    It is just magnificent. Plain and simple. It’s worth it. You only live once you know.

  • @brendafedi891
    @brendafedi891 3 года назад

    Love it! Fabulous home,,,,I wish I had enough money to help them out financially.

  • @ncprealty3844
    @ncprealty3844 4 года назад +1

    Nice couple, excellent restoration.

  • @helendurow8211
    @helendurow8211 4 года назад

    George Clark has the Gift of the gab... and a true friend and Encourager of this and every mortal man and his darling wife. ❤❤❤

  • @ursulatevis5146
    @ursulatevis5146 3 года назад

    Fantastic job!

  • @reho7387
    @reho7387 3 года назад

    Beautifully done.

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 4 года назад +17

    Wow george looks really tall standing next to them

    • @fionagregory8078
      @fionagregory8078 4 года назад +1

      He is 6 ft 2" with eyes of blue. The perfect man in every way.

    • @lugubrioz
      @lugubrioz 4 года назад

      George is my Daddy lol

  • @paulomontero12
    @paulomontero12 3 года назад

    What beautifull restoration!

  • @erisapollo7850
    @erisapollo7850 3 года назад

    I love this building they did it amazing justice and the add one matches they did amazing.

  • @kaddylakk2225
    @kaddylakk2225 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

  • @donizetiresende
    @donizetiresende 4 года назад +1

    Bravo,amazing house.

  • @JenaTuckerAquariums
    @JenaTuckerAquariums 4 года назад

    I really like this one. Not necessarily where it's at though. Her kitchen is my favorite! It is not really huge, it's not sterile looking, has tons of character. The old and new elements blend well together. I also love how they kept the bricks showing in what we would call their living room. I just love old bricks, stone ECT.♥️

  • @mayanknpatel9813
    @mayanknpatel9813 4 года назад

    this is wonderful effort

  • @sandraford4235
    @sandraford4235 3 года назад

    One of my fave rebuilds

  • @deannayoung5311
    @deannayoung5311 4 года назад +1

    Yikes
    As a surveyed study
    Were water was flowing
    It's easy to return...
    A slanting Hill side"
    rain water flows down,
    Even as filled in" as this.
    This is 🤪 A bit bonkers and
    Scary" to live in this building.
    Gusty move!
    Wish them well and luck 🍀🤗

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan 3 года назад

    If I were young and rich this would be so much fun. All those stairs are not for me but...it looks great!

  • @sheilasaxton3836
    @sheilasaxton3836 4 года назад

    Great historic rebuild project

  • @relocatetoEUROPE
    @relocatetoEUROPE 4 года назад

    love the mill and how they kept its character and added lots of charm to it . very unique with a private garden. Dowside it that damn train right next to them. It went by too often.

    • @gilessteve
      @gilessteve 3 года назад

      That's Britain for you. Too many people in too small a space.

  • @robertcaffrey6097
    @robertcaffrey6097 4 года назад +1

    Great restoration that should see that building survive for another few hundred years. 99.9 % of people would not get involved in such a project, fair play to those who take such a monumental headache.

  • @ericgrigorof1509
    @ericgrigorof1509 4 года назад

    I love seeing these underappreciated buildings given a new life while celebrating their history.

  • @alansiggins346
    @alansiggins346 4 года назад +2

    I am joyed that George what a lovely coupleThe house looks fantastic

  • @platinum11110
    @platinum11110 4 года назад +1

    nice couple, they did a great job, wish them the best

  • @veronicianyveronica5290
    @veronicianyveronica5290 4 года назад

    George is like 7 feet tall and very handsome. I enjoy his show very much. Thank you, George.👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @davecurda2350
    @davecurda2350 4 года назад +2

    I love this house.

  • @46danz
    @46danz 4 года назад +2

    Cracking house,beautiful.

  • @prunabluepepper
    @prunabluepepper 4 года назад

    Hi, which music plays at the beginning?
    I really like the soundtrack, can I buy it somewhere?

  • @calladec
    @calladec 4 года назад

    Best one ever

  • @kimmurray6140
    @kimmurray6140 4 года назад

    I love these shows. But you really need to sort out the background music when George is talking as I cant here him..if I turn the volume up Obviously it turns up the background music/sound. Apart from that brilliant

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke5018 4 года назад +1

    Never mind this is awesome. Job well done, was it expensive and long time coming, yes. BUT the end result, truly fantastic!

  • @karlkamal2047
    @karlkamal2047 3 года назад

    I really love it...

  • @kaymill5565
    @kaymill5565 4 года назад +1

    Love this couple. Love George.

    • @fionagregory8078
      @fionagregory8078 4 года назад

      Most women do love George. He is the perfect man in every way.

  • @harbourdogNL
    @harbourdogNL 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful place, but that poor man looks absolutely broken.