It's hard to believe you got that great of a deal. The school house is beautiful! I can see how it will become even more beautiful after renovations. You have a future BEAUTIFUL home, a double garage, a wonderful barn and 3 acres. You could sell the mobile later. Y'all came out smelling like a whole bouquet of roses. WOW WOW WOW !!! The thing that stumps me is.......how on God's green earth could u possibly have thought u were a failure or made a mistake?????????????????????
I was looking at a very old church to turn into a store front and home ....until I found out it was registered with the historical society and I could only restore it and not make any changes. That school house is a perfect main ingredient to anything you want to make of it. Don't let things get in the way of your dreams. Good score.
WHAT!!!$54,000??? That's amazing. To be perfectly honest it feels like this entire place was waiting for you. I don't know about the town but right now it feels like this is where you should be. Even if 1/3 of your hopes come true it would be a success. Like you guys said it's not going to be easy but working toward the end result will surely make this a home the children will remember and love always. Congratulations to you two! I can hear your imaginations going wild. Woo-hoo!!! ♡
May the Lord bless you in your new home. That was quite a surprise. Looks like someone has started the work on the old house. It's a long term project but you could turn it into a lovely home.
No, you're not crazy. You two are young and full of energy and I think it's a perfect fit for you guys. Congrats. I can't wait to see what you do with the old building. Good luck!
Absolutely amazing! As others have said, I was not expecting the school house. Congratulations!!! Now you have the opportunity to live in the mobile home while you take your time and construct the perfect forever home for you and your family. I definitely see the potential for a third floor loft at the far end with two bedrooms up there for the kids! Lots of potential...limited only by your imagination. All the best as you move forward. Looking forward to watching your adventure. Be well, Don
Thank you, The opportunity to live on the property while working on the building is great. We are really tired of living in a house while working on it. This will be so much less stressful and allows us to work at our own pace.
The mobile home appears to only need some cosmetic work and some TLC and it will be a comfortable place to live while you two create your dream next door - at your pace. Having lived through MANY in-place renovations, I know how much they take a toll on everybody. From watching your videos, it was apparent that the two of you stressed the renovation of your last house and the selling/buying process that followed. All of that has now paid off with an amazing property with TONS of potential. Relax a little, settle in, and start the dreaming process for what's to come. Again, I cannot wait to see where life takes you and thank you for allowing us to follow along. Be well, Don
Woah! Epic is right, that is huge. Of course you are getting in over your heads, that's what makes it so cool. Love your vision to see past its problems to its potential, very few people would take the challenge. I can tell by your smiles you were the right ones for this place. Awesome find! Years of work ahead, but that could be a mansion when you're done.
Good surprise (and nice joke 😉), much nicer than the mobile home ! But a lot of work in the future. Too bad i live thousands miles away from you, i would have been so pleased to give you a good help. Thanks for sharing, take care. 😊👍👍👍
If you will check in the county in INDIANA you live in all the info is out there.. Old pictures & people who went there.. Check with the neighbors.. Their are several grants you can get to fund your project.. Check this out it will keep you debt free..
One word COOL! I can't wait to hear about the history of the school and what a place to hit with a detector. Even if it's been hit by other detectorist there is always something to find. The outside of the school looked in very good condition, the inside looked as if someone got in over the heads trying to fix it up. It would be great if you could find some pictures of the inside and outside of the building when it was an active school, perhaps a local historical archive of even an active alumni association. I would think that someone in the area had parents of grand parents that might have attended there. Congratulations on your find!!!
Holly Molly! That was a good surprise! That school house is awesome. I live in a Victorian with 12 foot ceilings and have basically learned to be cold in the winter! You're gonna make it great!
I wouldn't plaster those walls - I'd leave the brick exposed! And upstairs where the floor is missing - just put a cool railing around it. It would save a lot of work and could be beautiful!
Yeah!!!!! I hate to say this but initially I was really disappointed to see the mobile home. I thought your new place would have more charm than your last place. However, you were so excited I certainly didn’t want to rain on your parade. You were looking for some acreage so that alone made the realty pickings ‘slim’. Regardless you were excited and you can definitely still do a lot with that little place. However - THIS is more what I was hoping for you!!! Now I’m excited for you AND the building! What a totally cool, cool place. The exposed joists and bricks are awesome - personally I would leave some of the brick walls exposed. I think you got a fantastic deal!! Whatever decision you made is the right one for YOU (no one else’s opinion really matters)! The school house would make a unique home (not unlike some old churches that people redo). Maybe that’s right for your family and maybe it isn’t - you decide. We’ll all be watching your progress and cheering you on from the sidelines. Even if you end up NOT making it a home you’ll still leave it in better shape than you found it - you’re saving a little bit of local history for future generations so that’s commendable.
You asked us if you guys made the right decision. Honestly, its your decision and nobody can answer that but you guys. My opinion is that its a great idea, because it makes you guys happy. I would love love the opportunity to tackle that school house as a project. Could you imagine it as a home. You could break that big room down to several rooms. In fact, you could break the project down into segments. I would figure a way to make the bell tower into a spiral step leading up into a reading loft. I am excited to see what you guys end up doing. And I am really excited to watch the metal detecting videos of the property. You should do one soon.
It's really a cool building and we hope we can do something amazing with it and bring it back to life. It's been so cold lately, but once it warms up this spring we will for sure be doing some detecting vids. We hope there are some awesome things to be found on the property :)
Andy Gerken a.k.a. TOPSO Wow, you mention the tower. That has Massive Potential!!! Dehydration Tower. Passive Solar Cooling Tower... Of course Observatory Tower in SHTF...ETC...
OMG over the top, I love old buildings like that. See my comment in video #1. Great purchase. In Virginia on the Eastern shore awhile back there was a 100 year old school on 5 acres for 250k but the building was 6,000 SQ feet. You guys have an awesome property, with amazing projects ahead of you. Have fun!
We are so excited with this property. It has a lot of personality and it will be a fun place for our family. Soo happy we ended up with it and the price was great too. :)
Oh my goodness! What an endless amount of possibilities you two have with your three acres but, that old school house 👍👍👍👍. I got so excited for you folks when I saw all of the brick and the detail that went into the building of this structure. To be completely honest, I'm a bit green with envy. You two have done, accomplished something some folks only get to dream about. Again, congratulations on your purchase. Sooo much potential, much more than originally thought. Blessings to you and your family. Stan
Dang that’s so awesome. Like I have said before so I’m excited to see how things turn out. Can’t wait to see how you all transform it. That old school house is epic. You two made a great choice. Thanks for the tour :). See ya.
How cool is that !!!!! NOW I understand why you bought it. Scary, yes, but I've done fairly well by always doing the thing that scared me the most. And with your work ethic - piece of cake.
I know I'm a couple years late here but I just happened to run across your channel & had to take a sec to tell you both how inspirational you are. Ive spent my entire day binge watching your videos & I am so happy I did because I haven't felt this enthusiastic in a long time!!
WOW! That was certainly a surprise! The schoolhouse is amazing. The whole time I was watching I just kept on thinking about what treasures Ashley will find on Metal Mondays or everyday Metal! You have the gift of Carpentry and I most certainly am looking forward to your vision.
You guys! That is such an amazing find~! You did fantastic. What a great price and the entire place is absolutely perfect for your family. No that you belong in a 1979 mobile home, but that's just temporary. That land and that old school, barn, and garage could not be in better hands because you are they types who anything you touch you only do so to IMPROVE. I can totally see that school becoming your family home and what an epic place for your kids to grow up in, and bring their families to on future holidays, and someday add their own changes and finishing touches to when it becomes theirs. In my mind, y'all are there, busy everyday, blissfully making every inch of it your own, well into the future. Congratulations are in order! I couldn't be happier for you both and your sweet family.
WHHHAAAAAAAAAAAT?????!!! You guyyyyyyyyyz!! Lolol it’s UH-MAY-ZING! I’m so so happy for you! You’re young, you have this awesome place to spread your wings, you’ve got nothing but time to make it exactly what you dream of. (I’m envisioning a lot of Escher staircases in that schoolhouse, but that’s just me...😊) congrats to all four of you!
You won't be sleeping much for a while with all the ideas and visions in your heads. Lot's of potential. One regret I have is not staying at one property for more than 10 years. Now being 65 years old I'm starting over. Make short and long goals. Proud of your decisions! Wow!
The old school would be a great venue for parties and family reunions if not made into a residence. It would be a good money maker that way and could be left a little rough. A lot of potential.
What an epic find, you guys are young and energetic i personally think that you made the right decision and will make it a great home for you're family!!!
Ought to be excellent metal detecting. Should be old coins and maybe toys. Exciting to see your progress. Wish I was there to help you. Oh well I'll just have to be happy with videos. Love you guys. God bless and be safe and happy.
Thats beautiful truly so great to see it in your realiable hands you can tell it was done with longevity and true craftmanship it would be amazing to see it eventually resurrected by you guys all it needs is good elbow grease and loving touch the bones of it is beautiful and you cant buy character like that nowadays. Even architects dont have the same simplistic yet masterful hand as those of the previous centuries. I imagine when shes brought to life again itll be a true dream to see. Even if you dont restore everything or choose to modernise the insides while still keeping the historic features itll be amazing. Imagine living in such a place? Who else can say the same? A rare and enchanting experience. Wish you guys the best of luck looking forward to seeing the progress you make and more so the property in spring/summer. As an aussie its still bizarre to me how the world up top seems to stand still in winter when here theres no real break in the year that forces you to slow down or stop and relax inside. Although i suppose our brutal summers make everything run more sluggishly to make up for our year round growing season. It be nice if you could find some antique pieces from the buildings era to pull it together and hightlight its charm. If you did install a bell you could use it to call in livestock to feed or the family for dinner? Haha seems cute.
Out in the Country, I bet! Would you happen to be near Ava, MO? My daughters’ friend at school told her someone just bought a couple acres and an old school house next to their property!!
Whoa! What a superb building, so much potential, potential that I’m sure you will make the most of. Congratulations again on such a great property, it really seems it was just waiting for you to find it. Can’t wait to see what you make of it. All the very best.
I love the idea of turning the old school house into your home eventually. .. though I love the exposed brick and plaster.. have you though of just cleaning it up and leaving as it.. I remember visiting a car dealership that was in an old brick building inside was all modern but inside the women's restroom the far wall was must like that plaster/exposed brick..they kept it as it .. cannot wait till see your finished project someday
In that area the exposed wood might not be a choice do to the winter heating. And I hope you won't have to plaster the inside walls. The brick is beautiful.
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You did the right thing! I can see the potential in the property. You got a great deal. Now you can work together to make it so cool. Thank you again for bringing us along! Let me know if you need help!
It is very exciting! No it is not a bad idea. It is a dream. Chase your dreams..there comes a time when the options aren't so open. It will be awesome kids!
Tractor,bushhog and about 4 hours would have that field cleaned up. Seed this spring and fall with continuous mowing every 6 to 8 weeks (depending on seed/hay growth) will have it ready for critters in no time.I cleared 20 acres and you will be amazed at the end of year. Great purchase
You have a real treasure there. So cool. It will be a lot of work but it will be worth it. Sounds like it was meant for you two. Congratulations on finding such a wonderful place with some history and land.
Looks like a ton of fun! I am a big local history buff. Our local historical society brought back an old brick schoolhouse and turned it into a museum.
You guys did so great, can't hardly believe the deal you made. All of the property and the mobile home the work shed and the best of all the old brick school house. Wow, just think of your smarts of purchasing your new home and what I got for my $54,000 dollars a Toyota Tundra. You did fantastic!
Wow, that is pretty cool. I also have sought out old houses, farms, other buildings, etc, my entire life. Its fun, and now you own one!! It will be a lot of work, but definitely worth it. I hope you don't get burnt out working on it. If I was your age, I wouldn't hesitate to take on a project like that. Plus, someone else has done most of the demolition work!! How nice is that. It will be a lot of fun to follow you over the next few years as you proceed.
sand over the peeling walls and vanish or put apoxy finish to save the original patina and multi layered colors of paint. open the inside ceiling beams and make furniture from left over wood. Love this building! Solar panels. God Bless 😇 love the original exposed bricks. Great investment. Do a farm co-op with artist or trade with other artists or craftsmen.
I think you guys got a great property. I hope I can do d something similar out here in Texas. I just recently started watching your channel. Love the content
Wow !!! The school house is awesome. It would make a cool house or a place for a business. And I bet that school yard is rich in old coins. I was going to ask if the scaffolding came with it but you answered my question. That will be useful on the outside too. Please watch the kids around the holes in the floor. I think you've got your selves a winner. Dave
Definitely saved the best for last! Great property for a great price! Congratulations. Can't wait to see your progress in future videos. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy for you guys. This is totally a lifetime home with the land and houses all your dreams can come true. I’m surprised at the price. I really think that was a good price for that. It’s a lot of work but it’s going to be great in the end.
You guys did so great, can't hardly believe the deal you made. All of the property and the mobile home the work shed and the best of all the old brick school house. Wow, just think of your smarts of purchasing your new home and what I got for my $54,000 dollars a Toyota Tundra. You did fantastic!!!!!!!!!
Wow! What a surprise! Good job keeping that building hidden in your last two videos! That place has so many possibilities! It's going to make a beautiful home. I'm a retired construction superintendent, and I wish I was there to help! Lol! Congratulations, you two! You deserve it! Your friend in Seattle.
Oh wow that is awesome and your going to live in there right so cool. You did a great thing. You will both make this a beautiful building so happy for you guys
I only discovered your channel a week ago, and I have been binge watching your videos. So I know a lot of the work you have done to the mobile home, and that you are hoping the property sells soon. I was soooo curious about the school building, and I was pleased to find this tour. I agree.... that is the most awesome thing in 15 counties! I love old buildings like that and dream of living in them. You may be doing this already, but even though you have completely fixed the mobile home, the school may be key to selling the property. One way to describe the property is a charming historical old school building ripe for updating into an elegant home, and there is a nice mobile home on the property which is in immaculate condition that the buyer can live in while renovating the school. I can see why you bought that land. It is soooo awesome! And I enjoyed seeing what you started with. You two are an amazing team, and you do exceptional work! Good Luck!
Wow...was not expecting that at all. So cool. Your going to have so much fun with this project. Can't wait to see what Ashley pulls out of the ground with the detector. I'm really happy for you guy's.
It's hard to believe you got that great of a deal. The school house is beautiful! I can see how it will become even more beautiful after renovations. You have a future BEAUTIFUL home, a double garage, a wonderful barn and 3 acres. You could sell the mobile later. Y'all came out smelling like a whole bouquet of roses. WOW WOW WOW !!! The thing that stumps me is.......how on God's green earth could u possibly have thought u were a failure or made a mistake?????????????????????
I was looking at a very old church to turn into a store front and home ....until I found out it was registered with the historical society and I could only restore it and not make any changes. That school house is a perfect main ingredient to anything you want to make of it. Don't let things get in the way of your dreams. Good score.
That school house is amazing! Crazy how much you guys own! I would be so happy 😀
So nice to see both of you two smiling. Good always comes to good people.
That old school house would have made an amazing home!
WHAT!!!$54,000??? That's amazing. To be perfectly honest it feels like this entire place was waiting for you. I don't know about the town but right now it feels like this is where you should be. Even if 1/3 of your hopes come true it would be a success. Like you guys said it's not going to be easy but working toward the end result will surely make this a home the children will remember and love always. Congratulations to you two! I can hear your imaginations going wild.
Woo-hoo!!! ♡
May the Lord bless you in your new home. That was quite a surprise. Looks like someone has started the work on the old house. It's a long term project but you could turn it into a lovely home.
No, you're not crazy. You two are young and full of energy and I think it's a perfect fit for you guys. Congrats. I can't wait to see what you do with the old building. Good luck!
Absolutely amazing! As others have said, I was not expecting the school house. Congratulations!!! Now you have the opportunity to live in the mobile home while you take your time and construct the perfect forever home for you and your family. I definitely see the potential for a third floor loft at the far end with two bedrooms up there for the kids! Lots of potential...limited only by your imagination. All the best as you move forward. Looking forward to watching your adventure. Be well, Don
Thank you, The opportunity to live on the property while working on the building is great. We are really tired of living in a house while working on it. This will be so much less stressful and allows us to work at our own pace.
The mobile home appears to only need some cosmetic work and some TLC and it will be a comfortable place to live while you two create your dream next door - at your pace. Having lived through MANY in-place renovations, I know how much they take a toll on everybody. From watching your videos, it was apparent that the two of you stressed the renovation of your last house and the selling/buying process that followed. All of that has now paid off with an amazing property with TONS of potential. Relax a little, settle in, and start the dreaming process for what's to come. Again, I cannot wait to see where life takes you and thank you for allowing us to follow along. Be well, Don
It looks like a good buy, but I would get a structural engineer to look at the school house before you put to much work into it.
WOOOOOWWWWWW!!!! NICE!!!!
Now I get why this is the place for you! Excited to watch this EPIC journey 😃
Woah! Epic is right, that is huge. Of course you are getting in over your heads, that's what makes it so cool. Love your vision to see past its problems to its potential, very few people would take the challenge. I can tell by your smiles you were the right ones for this place. Awesome find! Years of work ahead, but that could be a mansion when you're done.
WOW!
This is just so far beyond awesome!
Good surprise (and nice joke 😉), much nicer than the mobile home ! But a lot of work in the future. Too bad i live thousands miles away from you, i would have been so pleased to give you a good help. Thanks for sharing, take care. 😊👍👍👍
lol, we made sure to film and edit those first 2 videos carefully, hehe. Thanks :)
If you will check in the county in INDIANA you live in all the info is out there.. Old pictures & people who went there.. Check with the neighbors.. Their are several grants you can get to fund your project.. Check this out it will keep you debt free..
Now, I have to to thank God for His answer. The best wishes from California
That is a very good price. It will be worth a lot more when you're done good luck metal detecting it.
Great now I am really excited about the metal detecting. I am very happy for you guys.
WOW
its perfect,you could not have picked a better property that fits your personality
very cool
One word COOL! I can't wait to hear about the history of the school and what a place to hit with a detector. Even if it's been hit by other detectorist there is always something to find. The outside of the school looked in very good condition, the inside looked as if someone got in over the heads trying to fix it up. It would be great if you could find some pictures of the inside and outside of the building when it was an active school, perhaps a local historical archive of even an active alumni association. I would think that someone in the area had parents of grand parents that might have attended there. Congratulations on your find!!!
I hope who ever buys this property from you has the finances to renovate this school house into an awesome livable space💖
This is wonderful! Yes, you did the right thing. You did what you felt is right. Set your goals and go for it.
Absolutely incredible! So many possibilities, a great price and it's all yours. I think "y'all dun mighty good!" ☺♥☺
Nice surprise. I’m not going to complain about cleaning my garage when I see how much work you have ahead!
Oh WOW!!! The best thing about it is I REALLY believe y'all can fix it.
😮Wow!! I missed this one!❤
Wow...how exciting. I always wanted to revamp an old school house. Best wishes, take your time and do it right. Yea.
Holly Molly! That was a good surprise! That school house is awesome. I live in a Victorian with 12 foot ceilings and have basically learned to be cold in the winter! You're gonna make it great!
I wouldn't plaster those walls - I'd leave the brick exposed! And upstairs where the floor is missing - just put a cool railing around
it. It would save a lot of work and could be beautiful!
Yeah!!!!! I hate to say this but initially I was really disappointed to see the mobile home. I thought your new place would have more charm than your last place. However, you were so excited I certainly didn’t want to rain on your parade. You were looking for some acreage so that alone made the realty pickings ‘slim’. Regardless you were excited and you can definitely still do a lot with that little place.
However - THIS is more what I was hoping for you!!! Now I’m excited for you AND the building! What a totally cool, cool place. The exposed joists and bricks are awesome - personally I would leave some of the brick walls exposed.
I think you got a fantastic deal!! Whatever decision you made is the right one for YOU (no one else’s opinion really matters)! The school house would make a unique home (not unlike some old churches that people redo). Maybe that’s right for your family and maybe it isn’t - you decide. We’ll all be watching your progress and cheering you on from the sidelines. Even if you end up NOT making it a home you’ll still leave it in better shape than you found it - you’re saving a little bit of local history for future generations so that’s commendable.
You asked us if you guys made the right decision. Honestly, its your decision and nobody can answer that but you guys. My opinion is that its a great idea, because it makes you guys happy. I would love love the opportunity to tackle that school house as a project. Could you imagine it as a home. You could break that big room down to several rooms. In fact, you could break the project down into segments. I would figure a way to make the bell tower into a spiral step leading up into a reading loft. I am excited to see what you guys end up doing. And I am really excited to watch the metal detecting videos of the property. You should do one soon.
It's really a cool building and we hope we can do something amazing with it and bring it back to life. It's been so cold lately, but once it warms up this spring we will for sure be doing some detecting vids. We hope there are some awesome things to be found on the property :)
Andy Gerken a.k.a. TOPSO
Wow, you mention the tower.
That has Massive Potential!!!
Dehydration Tower.
Passive Solar Cooling Tower...
Of course Observatory Tower in SHTF...ETC...
In over your heads? Yep, but in the best way possible! Congratulations!
OMG over the top, I love old buildings like that. See my comment in video #1. Great purchase. In Virginia on the Eastern shore awhile back there was a 100 year old school on 5 acres for 250k but the building was 6,000 SQ feet. You guys have an awesome property, with amazing projects ahead of you. Have fun!
We are so excited with this property. It has a lot of personality and it will be a fun place for our family. Soo happy we ended up with it and the price was great too. :)
That is amazing! I wouldn't re-plaster the walls I would use the exposed brick! AWESOME!
Insulation insulation insulation... they need to replaster. It's cold out there.
Oh my goodness! What an endless amount of possibilities you two have with your three acres but, that old school house 👍👍👍👍. I got so excited for you folks when I saw all of the brick and the detail that went into the building of this structure. To be completely honest, I'm a bit green with envy.
You two have done, accomplished something some folks only get to dream about.
Again, congratulations on your purchase. Sooo much potential, much more than originally thought.
Blessings to you and your family.
Stan
Dang that’s so awesome. Like I have said before so I’m excited to see how things turn out. Can’t wait to see how you all transform it. That old school house is epic. You two made a great choice. Thanks for the tour :). See ya.
Thanks Danielle!
Belle is going to be the first person to be home schooled in a school...
lol
How cool is that !!!!! NOW I understand why you bought it. Scary, yes, but I've done fairly well by always doing the thing that scared me the most. And with your work ethic - piece of cake.
That schoolhouse would make an awesome home! It would be great if you could save the hardwood floors.
I know I'm a couple years late here but I just happened to run across your channel & had to take a sec to tell you both how inspirational you are. Ive spent my entire day binge watching your videos & I am so happy I did because I haven't felt this enthusiastic in a long time!!
That's awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying our channel :) Thank you.
WOW! That was certainly a surprise! The schoolhouse is amazing. The whole time I was watching I just kept on thinking about what treasures Ashley will find on Metal Mondays or everyday Metal! You have the gift of Carpentry and I most certainly am looking forward to your vision.
You guys! That is such an amazing find~! You did fantastic. What a great price and the entire place is absolutely perfect for your family. No that you belong in a 1979 mobile home, but that's just temporary. That land and that old school, barn, and garage could not be in better hands because you are they types who anything you touch you only do so to IMPROVE. I can totally see that school becoming your family home and what an epic place for your kids to grow up in, and bring their families to on future holidays, and someday add their own changes and finishing touches to when it becomes theirs. In my mind, y'all are there, busy everyday, blissfully making every inch of it your own, well into the future. Congratulations are in order! I couldn't be happier for you both and your sweet family.
I would definitely make this into a home it will be beautiful when your done with it invest in woodstoves to heat the place
Amazing! God is blessing you - sooo happy for you!
WHHHAAAAAAAAAAAT?????!!! You guyyyyyyyyyz!! Lolol it’s UH-MAY-ZING! I’m so so happy for you! You’re young, you have this awesome place to spread your wings, you’ve got nothing but time to make it exactly what you dream of. (I’m envisioning a lot of Escher staircases in that schoolhouse, but that’s just me...😊) congrats to all four of you!
That’s so nice! I hope and pray that you will be so blessed! 👍👍👍👍
now I see why you didn't want to lose this property. Excellent investment, awesome school. To own a piece of history.
I bet the top floor was like a gymnasium or something like that. and the classrooms down stairs. I love the look of the old building
Fantastic! You're bound to find some great coins and relics there. Best of Luck!
Now it all makes since. That is one awesome place and would make the neatest home ever. Congrats you guys. I'm stoked for y'all. :)
That's awesome!
You won't be sleeping much for a while with all the ideas and visions in your heads. Lot's of potential. One regret I have is not staying at one property for more than 10 years. Now being 65 years old I'm starting over. Make short and long goals. Proud of your decisions! Wow!
Love the old school house!!!! Can't wait to see how you bring it back to life!
hey, detect around the school house.,, gr8 to see things are working out for you guys,
The old school would be a great venue for parties and family reunions if not made into a residence. It would be a good money maker that way and could be left a little rough. A lot of potential.
What an epic find, you guys are young and energetic i personally think that you made the right decision and will make it a great home for you're family!!!
Ought to be excellent metal detecting. Should be old coins and maybe toys. Exciting to see your progress. Wish I was there to help you. Oh well I'll just have to be happy with videos. Love you guys. God bless and be safe and happy.
Thats beautiful truly so great to see it in your realiable hands you can tell it was done with longevity and true craftmanship it would be amazing to see it eventually resurrected by you guys all it needs is good elbow grease and loving touch the bones of it is beautiful and you cant buy character like that nowadays. Even architects dont have the same simplistic yet masterful hand as those of the previous centuries.
I imagine when shes brought to life again itll be a true dream to see. Even if you dont restore everything or choose to modernise the insides while still keeping the historic features itll be amazing. Imagine living in such a place? Who else can say the same? A rare and enchanting experience. Wish you guys the best of luck looking forward to seeing the progress you make and more so the property in spring/summer. As an aussie its still bizarre to me how the world up top seems to stand still in winter when here theres no real break in the year that forces you to slow down or stop and relax inside. Although i suppose our brutal summers make everything run more sluggishly to make up for our year round growing season. It be nice if you could find some antique pieces from the buildings era to pull it together and hightlight its charm. If you did install a bell you could use it to call in livestock to feed or the family for dinner? Haha seems cute.
Oh my gosh you guys!!!That is fantastic!!! I did not expect to see that. Wow!
haha! It was fun keeping the school house a surprise. Had to make sure we filmed and edited very carefully :)
Out in the Country, I bet!
Would you happen to be near Ava, MO? My daughters’ friend at school told her someone just bought a couple acres and an old school house next to their property!!
Nope, not near Ava, MO. That's about 10 hours from us. But that is a very weird coincidence!
Very!
Whoa! What a superb building, so much potential, potential that I’m sure you will make the most of. Congratulations again on such a great property, it really seems it was just waiting for you to find it. Can’t wait to see what you make of it. All the very best.
Oh wow!!!!!! You tricked us! You saved the best for last!!
OMGOODNESS! This is gorgeous! You’re courageous! Blessings...
W O W !!!! NICE BUILDING,,,FIX IT AND MOVE IN
I love the idea of turning the old school house into your home eventually. .. though I love the exposed brick and plaster.. have you though of just cleaning it up and leaving as it.. I remember visiting a car dealership that was in an old brick building inside was all modern but inside the women's restroom the far wall was must like that plaster/exposed brick..they kept it as it .. cannot wait till see your finished project someday
In that area the exposed wood might not be a choice do to the winter heating. And I hope you won't have to plaster the inside walls. The brick is beautiful.
Wow! Cool!!!
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You did the right thing! I can see the potential in the property. You got a great deal. Now you can work together to make it so cool. Thank you again for bringing us along! Let me know if you need help!
It is very exciting! No it is not a bad idea. It is a dream. Chase your dreams..there comes a time when the options aren't so open. It will be awesome kids!
Wow !!!! I thought you had lost your plot until I saw this . A bell tower . With your daughter Belle it was always going to be your place
Tractor,bushhog and about 4 hours would have that field cleaned up. Seed this spring and fall with continuous mowing every 6 to 8 weeks (depending on seed/hay growth) will have it ready for critters in no time.I cleared 20 acres and you will be amazed at the end of year. Great purchase
You have a real treasure there. So cool. It will be a lot of work but it will be worth it. Sounds like it was meant for you two. Congratulations on finding such a wonderful place with some history and land.
Thank you :)
You'll definitly have to metal detect around the school house. I can't wait to see what you find!
Looks like a ton of fun! I am a big local history buff. Our local historical society brought back an old brick schoolhouse and turned it into a museum.
That's great. I know nothing lasts forever but I like to see old buildings being saved and used for good.
wow what a great find and buy ! you guys are awesome and fun I will be watching you . blessings to you and your family .
You guys did so great, can't hardly believe the deal you made. All of the property and the mobile home the work shed and the best of all the old brick school house. Wow, just think of your smarts of purchasing your new home and what I got for my $54,000 dollars a Toyota Tundra. You did fantastic!
Wow, wow, wow. So many possibilities on this property. You could host parties, open up a bed and breakfast, etc.
Amazing!
I would make that as my photographer studio. I been doing professional photography for 5 years and that right there would make some awesome photos
We're talked about how awesome this building would be for a photographer's studio or an art studio!!
Oh my word! What a find.
Wow, that is pretty cool. I also have sought out old houses, farms, other buildings, etc, my entire life. Its fun, and now you own one!! It will be a lot of work, but definitely worth it. I hope you don't get burnt out working on it. If I was your age, I wouldn't hesitate to take on a project like that. Plus, someone else has done most of the demolition work!! How nice is that. It will be a lot of fun to follow you over the next few years as you proceed.
sand over the peeling walls and vanish or put apoxy finish to save the original patina and multi layered colors of paint. open the inside ceiling beams and make furniture from left over wood. Love this building! Solar panels. God Bless 😇 love the original exposed bricks. Great investment. Do a farm co-op with artist or trade with other artists or craftsmen.
Just found your channel. Omg! I looove this school house❤
Oh my gosh!!! I love the school. All the windows are whole. What a find.
I think you guys got a great property. I hope I can do d something similar out here in Texas. I just recently started watching your channel. Love the content
You did so well
Metal detecting, yes! Also consider looking for the outhouse and doing a privy dig. Seriously!
Wow !!! The school house is awesome. It would make a cool house or a place for a business. And I bet that school yard is rich in old coins. I was going to ask if the scaffolding came with it but you answered my question. That will be useful on the outside too. Please watch the kids around the holes in the floor. I think you've got your selves a winner.
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Wow how cool is that. Looks like a good metal detecting area. Congrats. That will look awesome when its all done.
Definitely saved the best for last! Great property for a great price! Congratulations. Can't wait to see your progress in future videos. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy for you guys. This is totally a lifetime home with the land and houses all your dreams can come true. I’m surprised at the price. I really think that was a good price for that. It’s a lot of work but it’s going to be great in the end.
Thank you, we hope it will be a good investment and a great experience.
CONGRATULATIONS its yours now , I am sure you, ll do something cool with the place .
You guys did so great, can't hardly believe the deal you made. All of the property and the mobile home the work shed and the best of all the old brick school house. Wow, just think of your smarts of purchasing your new home and what I got for my $54,000 dollars a Toyota Tundra. You did fantastic!!!!!!!!!
lol! thanks!
Wow! What a surprise! Good job keeping that building hidden in your last two videos! That place has so many possibilities! It's going to make a beautiful home. I'm a retired construction superintendent, and I wish I was there to help! Lol! Congratulations, you two! You deserve it! Your friend in Seattle.
Thank you, we had to edit them carefully. We didn't want to spoil the surprise.
Oh wow that is awesome and your going to live in there right so cool. You did a great thing. You will both make this a beautiful building so happy for you guys
Awesome old school. Looking forward to seeing your progress with the place as well as all your metal detecting finds.
I only discovered your channel a week ago, and I have been binge watching your videos. So I know a lot of the work you have done to the mobile home, and that you are hoping the property sells soon. I was soooo curious about the school building, and I was pleased to find this tour. I agree.... that is the most awesome thing in 15 counties! I love old buildings like that and dream of living in them. You may be doing this already, but even though you have completely fixed the mobile home, the school may be key to selling the property. One way to describe the property is a charming historical old school building ripe for updating into an elegant home, and there is a nice mobile home on the property which is in immaculate condition that the buyer can live in while renovating the school. I can see why you bought that land. It is soooo awesome! And I enjoyed seeing what you started with. You two are an amazing team, and you do exceptional work! Good Luck!
Oh WOW! That is awesome! I am SO happy for you guys! Can't wait to follow along as you transform it into an amazing home!
Wow...was not expecting that at all. So cool. Your going to have so much fun with this project. Can't wait to see what Ashley pulls out of the ground with the detector. I'm really happy for you guy's.