A Mini-Castle, Saved From Ruins, Now Fit for a New King | WSJ Mansion

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  • @ariadams3290
    @ariadams3290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5332

    The fact that he kept the integrity of the structure so close to the original makes this renovation exceptionally heartwarming...

    • @krewetkaaaa
      @krewetkaaaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      There is "grand designs" episode about it...he did really detailed restorations and reconstructions

    • @taquaeanderson2683
      @taquaeanderson2683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes done so beautifully

    • @chrisk8187
      @chrisk8187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's NOT the Grand Designs castle!

    • @sorayawyasket4582
      @sorayawyasket4582 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisk8187 up🌸

    • @sorayawyasket4582
      @sorayawyasket4582 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      🌸

  • @ickicki
    @ickicki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +973

    speaking as a former 6 year old, i would’ve loved to live in a castle. keep it

    • @oliverkat
      @oliverkat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lee lee - he doesn t love castles he loves money

    • @tomato52
      @tomato52 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@oliverkat he literally stated the castle wouldn't allow him to have more kids, because it's got 2 bedrooms and that's why they're moving. but who doesn't love money anyway?

    • @armoryourcastle
      @armoryourcastle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Add on!!!

  • @abigail1023
    @abigail1023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    I never knew I wanted to live in a mini-castle until now. A million dollars is a fair price for this gorgeous, one-of-kind treasure.

    • @jff1813
      @jff1813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @J M 😄 Well, one person's folly...

    • @randyross5630
      @randyross5630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My ancestors lived in Castles for Generations as the War Masters and Chiefs the Earls of Ross, and I've know I wanted a Mini Castle as soon as I realize I could never have a full sized one... Well actually all I need is land with a Good Sized Rock Outcropping, some TNT, some Heavy Machinery, and Cement. Just think about it, blow up some rocks, push them over to the Location, Cement them together... I could build a Castle...

    • @medioguiri
      @medioguiri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here

    • @Paulita018
      @Paulita018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @rahulkalra8989
    @rahulkalra8989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    I love to see people with capability and the passion to keep historical architecture alive!

  • @Itsmeyourdad666
    @Itsmeyourdad666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +697

    Omg, we need more people like him saving structures like this instead of people clearing land for new buildings.
    I'd definitely live here

  • @joshuamills7930
    @joshuamills7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    I’m extremely proud of the work put into the restoration of a beautiful landmark. Far too many castles and other structures are left to die in Britain! Well done

    • @limpfishyes
      @limpfishyes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Spoiled a good ruin in my opinion. When was the last time you happened on a nice ivy covered ruin in England? They're all being bought up and modernised. Britains rich history slowly being homogenized into 21st century play houses for the rich.

    • @abouttogiveyasomefacts5574
      @abouttogiveyasomefacts5574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@limpfishyes they'll fall apart soon anyways

    • @catrionagarde4410
      @catrionagarde4410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@limpfishyes Come to Scotland. Some amazing ruins here.

    • @TRACYxBEAKER
      @TRACYxBEAKER 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where Joshua? I’d say 99% of castles and other historic ruins here in Britain have been bought by trusts who preserve them extremely well, and where public can pay to visit.
      You have no idea what you are talking about.
      This particular ruin has well and truly been ‘ruined’! Should’ve been left...

    • @da96103
      @da96103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really? There are more of these in Britain?

  • @alterego8961
    @alterego8961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4496

    You better buy an bunk bed and put those kids in there. I wasn't selling my castle for kids that move out in 18 years on an quest to find their own home!

    • @bobbiclinger7500
      @bobbiclinger7500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

      Right! He's got more money than common sense.

    • @alterego8961
      @alterego8961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      @@bobbiclinger7500 I guess being that it is worth an million now it was an good investment! The excuse as far a the kids thou. I wasn't moving because of the kids 😂 sharing bedrooms is supposed to bring siblings closer!lol!

    • @UnchainedMelodie92
      @UnchainedMelodie92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@alterego8961 I'm so sorry, I don't wanna be _that person,_ but you only put "an" before a word that starts with a vowel, or a word that _sounds_ like it starts with a vowel. Other than that, it's just "a" not "an". And it's spelled "though".

    • @UnchainedMelodie92
      @UnchainedMelodie92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@alterego8961 Sorry, I don't wanna sound rude, it was just bothering me lol

    • @alterego8961
      @alterego8961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      @@UnchainedMelodie92 No worries! Hope you feel better!💛

  • @bernardmcavoy1864
    @bernardmcavoy1864 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Everyone who lives in the area should be grateful to you for rescuing such a beautiful structure from oblivion.

    • @slickidrich490
      @slickidrich490 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now can you restore the church down the road please 😊

  • @isla_6715
    @isla_6715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +747

    see THIS i can understand the asking price. this is literal history brought into the new age. so amazing they way he treasured this!

    • @jasonkoster6169
      @jasonkoster6169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ben, not a good price for you but remember you can put a price on anything it all depends on the buyer and what they receive for value.

    • @phina8392
      @phina8392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

  • @sunshinemishasmommy5352
    @sunshinemishasmommy5352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +809

    Oh WOW...that is one of the most beautiful homes I've ever seen..if I had the money to buy it,I would in a heartbeat..that place is stunning ☺

    • @ivanhorvat4635
      @ivanhorvat4635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👍👍👍 in a 💞 beat !!!

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It’s very nice, yes, but the asking price is quite steep considering the location next to a busy road and the limited room it offers.

    • @terrybaby6146
      @terrybaby6146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@vondahe "the asking price is quite steep considering the location next to a busy road " Yes, that is quite true, but it would also depend on the actual location and how much land there is. Isn't Buckinghamshire an expensive area, because of reasonable access to London?

    • @vladhardware5642
      @vladhardware5642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      With all the stairs, just please don't get diarrhea and weakness at the same time.

    • @tublisvaj8966
      @tublisvaj8966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree very very good Restoration

  • @evearcana2392
    @evearcana2392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    Wow, to be a fossil hunter in the 1700’s must have been an amazing experience. No internet, no books, no road maps to the fossils- and to have found that make to incorporate into your home. What a cool person that must have been! The history and the structure is amazing! I really enjoyed this thank you! God bless! Xx 💗

    • @djinnisequoia
      @djinnisequoia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You sound like a pretty cool person yourself. I agree with all you have said.

    • @stephss
      @stephss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They had the means to build a castle. I'm sure they paid people to find these fossils for them, through a network of other wealthy people. It was a collection...how do you assume that the builder of the castle was the one finding the fossils?

    • @evearcana2392
      @evearcana2392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Steph Ss If I was into fossils like that -and obviously the means like that person did- I would defiantly go out on an adventure and dig some up myself and have the amazing experience of knowing I was the first person to see this fossil in millions of years. I would defiantly do that! Maybe not for all the fossils but at for 5 of them lol.. but either way, very cool person.

    • @evearcana2392
      @evearcana2392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      brujaja Aknot Wrought Thank you love! Xx

    • @pay2playwin4free27
      @pay2playwin4free27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No books?

  • @TheStranger255
    @TheStranger255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I'm really glad that there are people who are interested in history and what is valuable. Thank you and greetings from Egypt

    • @ilikeapples1824
      @ilikeapples1824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol why do u make it sound like people being into history is a one in a trillion chance? Plenty are into history

    • @TheStranger255
      @TheStranger255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@ilikeapples1824 I'm glad that you like history and also apples - *smile*

  • @charissawalters902
    @charissawalters902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    It's like watching a kid presenting a science project they've been dying to show off how it works❤

    • @LoriUren
      @LoriUren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought so too.

    • @madhatter909
      @madhatter909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@LoriUren so he's proud of what he's achieved! I would be too.

    • @acuteteacher
      @acuteteacher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      As a science fair teacher for many, many years, I approve this comment.

    • @charissawalters902
      @charissawalters902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@acuteteacher As a former student, I ❤ science!!!

    • @buenafegennamae3894
      @buenafegennamae3894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True I feel that, its just sad that he had to sell it.

  • @xtusvincit5230
    @xtusvincit5230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +684

    This is what is known as a folly, a small ornamental building that is eye catching but not generally functional. In this case he has made it functional.

    • @manmaje3596
      @manmaje3596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Joey Suggs There are dozens maybe even hundreds of 16th-19th century folly’s scattered across England and the rest of the U.K. sometimes you come across them by chance when walking through the countryside they are like little jewels on the landscape I love them.

    • @tamaramelinda1442
      @tamaramelinda1442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Not so functional if you plan to live till old age....They should sell it while they can.

    • @spicymeatball3563
      @spicymeatball3563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My ancestor, architect James Wyatt designed one of the most famous folly's; Broadway tower

    • @AnyoneCanSee
      @AnyoneCanSee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@manmaje3596 - They have them all over the world. Americans love them and there are follies in Central Park, New York. I'm not saying you aren't aware of this just adding it as you said all over the U.K. I visited the "Swallow's Nest" in Ukraine. The Chinese love ornamental follies and Europeans love putting oriental follies in our gardens.
      In my home nation of Scotland my favourite is the "Dunmore Pineapple." At the time a pineapple was an incredibly exotic fruit. Something to impress your friends with, so why not make a building look like one.

    • @QueenlySweetpea
      @QueenlySweetpea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@manmaje3596 .. Where are you getting the name Joey Suggs ? The man that commented to which you've replied to is named Xtus Vincit .. I like your comment mentioning about the fact there's alot of these types of stuctures all throughout England, that's pretty neat!

  • @pixyrosejes7133
    @pixyrosejes7133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    This is Marvelous!
    It's a baby seashell castle!
    I'm glad you saved this building.

    • @scammamongoose4566
      @scammamongoose4566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pixy Rose Jes me too!

    • @kessiawright1710
      @kessiawright1710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They wouldn't have much of a choice. In the UK, you have to get permission to change things. Buildings have to be preserved because of its history. They have to keep them as close as possible to the original. They can upgrade plumbing etc but it is is very strict.

  • @bobbys4327
    @bobbys4327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Alright, someone finally saves a really beautiful old historic building! Well done, great job. I just love it.

  • @melindavasquez6404
    @melindavasquez6404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    They need more architects that restore old ruin buildings and make them their masterpieces. Lovely video!

    • @matiasgoinheix366
      @matiasgoinheix366 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. You can see in this one how he restaured it but used some modern touches of his own. I think that's the way to go. Old buildings most of the time aren't well suited for modern life, so you need at least some modern elements to make them work.

  • @princed47130
    @princed47130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1536

    BEAUTIFUL, little castle, but where is the bathroom???

    • @Kasanemangaidv
      @Kasanemangaidv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      princed47130
      Probably outside.

    • @princed47130
      @princed47130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Phase 4 oh, certainly not after all that modernization and updates.

    • @coloradoreader559
      @coloradoreader559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      princed47130 he said in the video two bedrooms with en-suites. I think his accent is just thick. I almost missed it too.

    • @samuel-qq2gw
      @samuel-qq2gw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      behind the oak tree , outside!

    • @crossroads670
      @crossroads670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      He said there are two en-suite bathrooms, one on each bedroom.

  • @dearmaria4654
    @dearmaria4654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    It's an adorable castle, did a great job restoring, I can feel his voice getting very excited to show us around his masterpiece and dropping into a low tone when mentioning he has to sell. :(

    • @wittyclips...
      @wittyclips... 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some guys restore classic cars but this guy chose a castle. Same kind of passion.

    • @LittleKitty22
      @LittleKitty22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn't HAVE to sell. He wants to make a profit!

  • @stellastella9538
    @stellastella9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I wouldn't sell such a precious CASTLE under any circumstances!! I love it, it's an amazing piece of art especially after your intelligent restoration 💖🏰

  • @ichifish
    @ichifish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Very appreciative that passionate, imaginative folks like Jaime Fernandez are out in the world making it a better place.

    • @TheTrueJoke
      @TheTrueJoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Provocateur Well he Invested 400 000 in money and easily 100-200k worth of time which would put it between 500-600k and on top on that you always want to make profit

    • @DomWeselnyBrzozieLub
      @DomWeselnyBrzozieLub 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Provocateur people from former socialist block rarely understand free enterprise principle.

    • @undomiel152003
      @undomiel152003 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Provocateur No greed, just good business sense.

  • @---sq8xr
    @---sq8xr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    A good weekend story on preservation & restoration, optimism and environmental & architectural consciousness.

    • @TR-gg2mb
      @TR-gg2mb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      why was this comment so complete?

    • @danielsansamicus
      @danielsansamicus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or a realestate add

    • @lisacaron7224
      @lisacaron7224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      T R Maybe it was well thought out OR complete and accurate comments come easy to a well educated and informed individual.

  • @hdb80
    @hdb80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    As an interior architect, I find this incredibly dreamy.

    • @az8557
      @az8557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a person I find your comment incredibly [insert]

    • @hdb80
      @hdb80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@az8557 Are you being rude? Because that's how you're coming across.

    • @boeing_RBLX
      @boeing_RBLX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think this incredibly dreamy too.

    • @hdb80
      @hdb80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@boeing_RBLX Yes, he did an amazing job with it. He should be very proud of his work.

  • @TruRequiem
    @TruRequiem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Despite what many would say, you're preserving history in a creative way and turning something old and abandoned into something modern and cozy! Props to you!

  • @jaybenny7719
    @jaybenny7719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you for restoring our heritage in such a tasteful and respectful way.

  • @shawnmcpeak6184
    @shawnmcpeak6184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It's Beautiful. I'm glad they restored it. I hate for buildings to be abandoned. They look so sad.

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    It’s gorgeous! And the restoration work is just fabulous. The only thing I would change is the glass panels either side of the exterior stairs. I think that looks completely wrong for the building.

    • @beccag3871
      @beccag3871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Maroxa’s Choices carved stone

    • @jewels3596
      @jewels3596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Agreed. The fiberglass panels shriek 'modern and commercial' to me. Wrought iron or even wood similar to what's inside the house would've been gorgeous.

    • @presterjohn71
      @presterjohn71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      In the UK, you are not allowed to add on non contrasting architecture to important or listed buildings. Add ons have to be obvious.

    • @srk54989
      @srk54989 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I didn't like it either

    • @presterjohn71
      @presterjohn71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@algonzalez6853, what does that even mean or have to do with the subject at hand?

  • @sandhiller49
    @sandhiller49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is one of the most amazing restorations of a castle Ive seen, it is so unique due to small size. Worth keeping

  • @reginamoore6897
    @reginamoore6897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Truly... a man's home IS his castle. .. literally! Great job renovating.

  • @jch8376
    @jch8376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1562

    Just build a cage outside for the kids , they'll be fine . I turned out ok. Kinda .

    • @sewergal1
      @sewergal1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @giliraraabrahandmadecards4936
      @giliraraabrahandmadecards4936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ahahahahahahahahaha. X love from bangladesh!. I live In an old Maharaja palace. N the only way my parents would find us in this MASSIVE palaces is they keep us in some caged play area. Lol #iturnedoutoktoo ahaha

    • @lasenoritacometa1977
      @lasenoritacometa1977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @latoyaclark820
      @latoyaclark820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂🤣😂

    • @boribee4150
      @boribee4150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😭😭🤣🤣

  • @leal5049
    @leal5049 5 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    I don't understand how the outside looks so much larger than the inside. Thick walls?

    • @wooottff
      @wooottff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Old buildings have super thick thick walls I was surprised to when I saw a nearly 100 yo building demolished. The walls were so thick and yet the house was huge and spacious good ol' days man

    • @steffilea3873
      @steffilea3873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Theyve made it look bigger from the outside - it really is small even from the outside

    • @lis29345
      @lis29345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Proper castle walls are usually 4 meters thick, but it looks like the walls in this one are just a meter.

    • @chloep9321
      @chloep9321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Old buildings used to have very thick wall because of insulation, it was to keep the warm in in winter and the cold in in summer

    • @corneilcorneil
      @corneilcorneil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I had the oposite feeling, small outside, a lot space inside.

  • @eileenmacdougall8945
    @eileenmacdougall8945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You've done such an exceptional job restoring this lovely place. Excellent!

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Absolutely Beautiful, I wish it was mine. Such an accomplishment.

  • @msd7782
    @msd7782 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1008

    Keep the Castle! The kids will grow older and leave!

    • @strawberries1186
      @strawberries1186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @AnotherOne The castle isn't even medieval

    • @cafe80sarigachu
      @cafe80sarigachu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah!

    • @flipingboredcritic
      @flipingboredcritic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They could expand the structure, or build another house close to the castle. And maybe rent out the space. Idk 🤷‍♀️ this house is such a unique find and build. I honestly don’t think they should sell it.

    • @rayva1
      @rayva1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s even situated in a very beautiful location.

    • @gingataisen
      @gingataisen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All the 'DuH, GeT riD oF tEh cHiLDreN' comments come from people with vaginas or part-time pussies.

  • @emilio6996
    @emilio6996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I remember watching this being built, I believe it was on a show called 'Grand Designs' and from recollection, the wife found the process quite traumatic as it took a lot longer to build than expected! I'm glad to see they have a family and settled in nicely though.

    • @wilmaknickersfit
      @wilmaknickersfit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It's not really suitable for a family of four, especially with the spiral staircase and two young children. Plus they were left heavily in debt. It's a beautiful place, but I'm not surprised they've decided to sell and move on. Absolutely gobsmacked the sale has made the US media. Do you have follys/follies in the US?

    • @Skelly5962
      @Skelly5962 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@wilmaknickersfit Do we have follies in the US? Yes. We call them Democrats..

    • @wilmaknickersfit
      @wilmaknickersfit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Skelly5962 Don't you mean Republicans?

    • @TheTeufelhunden68
      @TheTeufelhunden68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Skelly5962 Ahahahahaha!!!

    • @TheTeufelhunden68
      @TheTeufelhunden68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@wilmaknickersfit No, only really ignorant people get that confused. We call them demonazis.

  • @CurvyAries
    @CurvyAries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That place is an absolute work of art. It’s beautiful, wistful and romantic. The location is gorgeous too. I could imagine being inside that home, sitting and looking out 1 of the windows and being very content with life. Such a beautiful home.

    • @sweetfreedomGB
      @sweetfreedomGB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly it's right be a very busy A road, a full UK trunk route

  • @Reanimator999
    @Reanimator999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Architect's kid: "I live in the castle".
    Teacher: "Oh that 's cute"

  • @Hugodaboss30
    @Hugodaboss30 5 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    They should enclose the roof terrace and make that the master bedroom and still keep the two rooms on the third floor

    • @Aornum123
      @Aornum123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I'm guessing that would be against planning permissions.

    • @margaretreid8692
      @margaretreid8692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Would also be roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter.

    • @TheRealAmythyst
      @TheRealAmythyst 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be beautiful.

    • @LKYme
      @LKYme 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      angeline Costa brilliant!!!!

    • @sarahsoares599
      @sarahsoares599 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, build the master bedroom with a veranda.

  • @matthewrichards8497
    @matthewrichards8497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    They need to bring BBC's Restoration Home back and feature places like this! So lovingly restored.

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was a showcase in Grand Design show of BBC in 2018.

  • @mmmmia934
    @mmmmia934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1755

    Actually $1M is amazingly cheap for this beautiful castle.

    • @bigsolidboss781
      @bigsolidboss781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      But it seems they were ripped off by the contractor.

    • @RMFUNTIK
      @RMFUNTIK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      it's cheap because it is near the road... the noise.. aghh

    • @gloriatsau
      @gloriatsau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      If this castle is in Vancouver --- $2M at minimum

    • @supremebrick4555
      @supremebrick4555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      sweet... where is your million?

    • @Littlelamb2023
      @Littlelamb2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@gloriatsau 1 mill per bedroom ha no thanks

  • @happycanadianguy
    @happycanadianguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1605

    Forget the kids. Keep the castle!

    • @danielgorzelniak3209
      @danielgorzelniak3209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      No. Kids are the most precious

    • @VarongTangkitphithakphon
      @VarongTangkitphithakphon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I agree you just need another room on the rooftop. It's the most cozy house I ever see.

    • @hedione
      @hedione 5 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      @@danielgorzelniak3209 I don't agree: you can find kids everywhere but there is only one castle like this ...

    • @vax_gax_lax_bax_max_vax2578
      @vax_gax_lax_bax_max_vax2578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@hedione how old are you?

    • @helenholt1161
      @helenholt1161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@danielgorzelniak3209 I think that was a joke, although......

  • @louiscantu6461
    @louiscantu6461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Kids don't need a lot if space! Keep it in the family always!

    • @condew6103
      @condew6103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I just watched a tiny house program where they made bedrooms for 3 kids in about 10 feet of a shipping container. 2 beds on the floor with a small loft containing a third bed. Something like that could probably be done with one of the upstairs bedrooms.

    • @libertyann439
      @libertyann439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Add on. Not like there's no room for that.

  • @jacoballred7689
    @jacoballred7689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    A person's home is their Castle. Be very proud of even a small house. Because it's a roof over your head, a warm place, and food in your stomach.

    • @MJkatzTheWriter
      @MJkatzTheWriter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "...and food in your stomach." ???
      😄😄😄 But I get your drift. 💖💖

    • @lilivonshtup3808
      @lilivonshtup3808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "All I want is a room somewhere
      Far away from the cold night air
      With one enormous chair
      Oh, wouldn't it be lovely..."

    • @Oasi692
      @Oasi692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greatest comment ever!
      Wish me luck to have my own house.

    • @jacoballred7689
      @jacoballred7689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Oasi692 That I can pray hopefully you find a home. Well, I'm not perfect. Although, I was homeless before. Having honesty about yourself and staying out of trouble. Often is the key about success in life. Trust is not a commodity. Trust is hard earned.

    • @Oasi692
      @Oasi692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacoballred7689 thank you so much,wish u the best too

  • @jaybatsford
    @jaybatsford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This was an episode of "Grand Designs" a few years back here in the UK.

  • @Tiktotakoydavaydasvidaniya
    @Tiktotakoydavaydasvidaniya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    It looks very comfy and beautiful. He did such an amazing job.

  • @colehalford1893
    @colehalford1893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The gentleman that made this castle was a scientist. I think that is freaking awesome! Thank you.

  • @deanflet973
    @deanflet973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    If I had the money I would definitely buy it.✌🐼🤳🏼

    • @michaelzajac5284
      @michaelzajac5284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which you live in country?

    • @michalviktorin6758
      @michalviktorin6758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And I would put plants on a roof and some garden furniture with pizza oven...

    • @Rizzle_foshizzle
      @Rizzle_foshizzle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So would I! It looks like it also has a really nice feel to it

    • @carmeno2178
      @carmeno2178 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh god me too

  • @sokka47
    @sokka47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I never thought a castle can be even cute. And this, is super Cute

  • @priya.c
    @priya.c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Please don't sell!!☹️ You made it into such a beautiful home . If I had the money I would buy it in a heartbeat.

    • @mrodgt
      @mrodgt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you had the $, you'd buy it after telling him NOT to sell? 🤔 🤷‍♂️

    • @priya.c
      @priya.c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mrodgt you're smart😀👏

    • @ethan9841
      @ethan9841 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrSvenovitch
      In the UK you'd have a hard time finding a cannon that fires.

  • @countrygirl1006
    @countrygirl1006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just beautiful,you have worked a miracle,from nothing to a showpiece,thank you for sharing.

  • @amandaskryweropinion
    @amandaskryweropinion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It is too beautiful to sell. Just keep it. It is unique. Stunning!

  • @gogreen3895
    @gogreen3895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So amazing when someone respects the past enough to invest in it and preserve as many aspects as possible.

  • @2aucey
    @2aucey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is gorgeous! Outstanding restoration. Major props

  • @margo3367
    @margo3367 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Beautiful. What a work of art he created in a living space.

    • @davidleung2432
      @davidleung2432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A great job! I wish other architects and builders are as gifted and sensitive as you are. It is sad that you have to sell this. Hope another owner will treasure this gem as you did. Good luck. May be you can look for another “ruin” to bring back to it glories.

  • @Kisama001
    @Kisama001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    Just think, this castle was built, when America was becoming a country.

    • @Crazybutter722
      @Crazybutter722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kisama001 that’s what I was thinking

    • @bearc1373
      @bearc1373 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crazy

    • @alexkanehbosm4082
      @alexkanehbosm4082 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      And now that the castle is reborn, America is dying

    • @pawrestlingchamp
      @pawrestlingchamp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Alex kaneh bosm what highest gdp froth in over a decade dum dum.

    • @balakex
      @balakex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Isn't America a continent.

  • @willmoore7582
    @willmoore7582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Bravo Jaime on your tasteful restoration of a neglected 'folly'. You are a credit to your nation (Spain?) and a valuable addition to ours.. Wishing you and your family a long and well earned tenure in your beautiful Castillo.

  • @JohnSmith-cu8yc
    @JohnSmith-cu8yc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Such beautiful work, well done Jaime!

  • @suemeyer8989
    @suemeyer8989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congrats for saving this piece of history and all the restoration you did-it’s beautiful!😊

  • @joannedavis1991
    @joannedavis1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    How lovely! The only part I didn’t like was the stairway in front of the house.

  • @loriray487
    @loriray487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I luv it. I feel like crying, it's so beautiful. Awesome job in restoring it. You can actually see the love. I'd live in it for sure. My son would luv it as well.

  • @felixniederhauser7799
    @felixniederhauser7799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    This is a place you easily can rent out whilst you wish to live in another place till your kids are grown up.
    Two flies in one strike: You still own it and you can make profit out of it!
    NB:Think of this Castle as your retirement home.

    • @reesedaniel5835
      @reesedaniel5835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lots of up and down winding stairs for a retirement home. Won't be much "retiring" in that one ; )

    • @bluesouthpaw6326
      @bluesouthpaw6326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Never heard that one before. We say 2 birds, 1 stone in the U.S.

    • @felixniederhauser7799
      @felixniederhauser7799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bluesouthpaw6326 :Vive la difference. ;-D

    • @joshmeyer1167
      @joshmeyer1167 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Cant Twit put the price high enough to weed out some or find a person who would greatly appreciate the history like a teacher, professor, etc

    • @scablet
      @scablet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluesouthpaw6326 same! two flies in one strike seems like something only bruce lee or jackie chan would say...

  • @ayyubcader1582
    @ayyubcader1582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Where were the bathrooms?

    • @21berkyx
      @21berkyx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      you shat outside

    • @payalitaliya7960
      @payalitaliya7960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      In the bushes

    • @theoriginaleb9616
      @theoriginaleb9616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      ayyub cader - Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. They’re probably built into the turrets. Hard to tell from the one pic I saw online. Disappointed that they didn’t show them in the video.

    • @lillsportyshorty7165
      @lillsportyshorty7165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are called jakes...

    • @rodD92
      @rodD92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      3:17 you can see the bathroom door right next to the bedroom entrance

  • @berryfairy68
    @berryfairy68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +712

    I'd be like " Guess no more kids for me " 😁

    • @luiszomarriba7749
      @luiszomarriba7749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Me too, I don't think that castle would ever disappoint me.

    • @libertyann439
      @libertyann439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Oh Yeah. Keep the castle sell.the kids.

    • @cheryshstrong
      @cheryshstrong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      berryfairy68 😂 keep the castle. Build them a tiny home in the backyard

    • @nocount1
      @nocount1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. The choice is so clear.

    • @hebedabber2770
      @hebedabber2770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You people are beyond vain.

  • @patsutherland7284
    @patsutherland7284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank-you for saving that building and doing such an exceptional job of renovating it.

  • @paulaunger3061
    @paulaunger3061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a spectacular achievement! Very beautiful building, wonderful, loving restoration ❤️

  • @bigwhiteheron
    @bigwhiteheron 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    One word solves it all: ADDITION! You can make an addition that esthetically looks like it was always a part of the main structure!

    • @dawn7612
      @dawn7612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My comment was the same.
      I went into detail how I would make it blend in nicely...

    • @may-hj1hi
      @may-hj1hi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They cant get permission to do that because of heritage. It was featured on grand designs . Looks tiny I'm not sure I'd want to live in it

    • @heraldeventsandfilms5970
      @heraldeventsandfilms5970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Planning laws in England are stringent and they are probably prohibiting that.

    • @persebra
      @persebra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @GaunletofDestruction that would probably cost a fortune to do that. It appears in his mind he has already moved on.

    • @ArizonaWillful
      @ArizonaWillful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Since the place was a ruin, it is surprising he can't just add another floor without jeopardizing the original structure.

  • @Dumperdivingdiva
    @Dumperdivingdiva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg I love it. I wish i had the money. Thank you for giving it life again.

  • @harpsichordkid
    @harpsichordkid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankful people like this save these bits of history for the future. Beautiful

  • @hitoshiigarashi5350
    @hitoshiigarashi5350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    You could add some to this building. Like a semi-underground something. That way you don't need to move out.

    • @whyalwaysme2522
      @whyalwaysme2522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd definitely do that!

    • @bttrade6286
      @bttrade6286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      No they are not allowed. The condition for them to buy the property is that they don't extend the building in any way.

    • @willcress7048
      @willcress7048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LouDobbsLA good question. Why not have the front door on ground level?

    • @miriamhavard7621
      @miriamhavard7621 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Build a themed cottage on the property.

    • @chr.burmeister
      @chr.burmeister 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willcress7048 they are not aloud to change anything from the original build. But they do also have a entrance at the ground floor. See 00:57 😊

  • @Qwilthropinal
    @Qwilthropinal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish there were more homes just like this!! I LOVE it and would LOVE to own one of my own!!!

  • @suburbohemian
    @suburbohemian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I say Pack those kids in and keep it. With a place like this they'll spend more time outside than in and you can make the terrace into an awesome play area too.

  • @lesley-annfenwick
    @lesley-annfenwick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a wholesome beautiful place.

  • @conniecrawford6429
    @conniecrawford6429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely stunning, you and your wife have made a beautiful home...Cheers..

  • @samsmythe2207
    @samsmythe2207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Terrific that you saved this bit of history. Wonderful job.

  • @purselmer5931
    @purselmer5931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful. Superb. Breath-taking. Gorgeous. I saw that kid's room and wished I was that kid! Have I said that I loooove it? It is simply perfect.

    • @Cortesevasive
      @Cortesevasive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For that price kid could have a separate house.

  • @martyningsih6968
    @martyningsih6968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooohh my Goodness gracious.., unbelievable, there's mini castle. Amazing.., wooow awesome...🤩

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1945

    In before it gets restructured to become a burger king

    • @marcuslen24
      @marcuslen24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      No it becomes a White Castle 😂

    • @miniena7774
      @miniena7774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Justin Y.
      Can you go and do something productive?

    • @gus473
      @gus473 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haven't seen you around as much lately! 🤔

    • @joonasfi
      @joonasfi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@miniena7774 he's made more people smile in this world than you ever will. Let that sink in and think about it the next time you want to leave a negative comment.

    • @joonasfi
      @joonasfi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @Joel Schembri I didn't say whether he's being productive with his life or not. What I mean is that if you aggregate all his likes that he's gotten from all his TH-cam comments, he's made more people smile on the internet than most ordinary people ever will during their lifetime.

  • @shadowsteed15
    @shadowsteed15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is amazing, I can't even begin to express how utterly gorgeous that looks, the way it connects history with the modern settings, I would definitely love living in a place like this. :)

  • @litnut
    @litnut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1613

    I'd rather have the castle than more kids, but that's just me.

    • @hebedabber2770
      @hebedabber2770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Have children you selfish and vain woman.

    • @JWard-gx9tv
      @JWard-gx9tv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@hebedabber2770 LOL! 😂👌

    • @herasean5720
      @herasean5720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Me to honestly

    • @allmightyjosh85
      @allmightyjosh85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Who needs kids when you can live like a king

    • @jeanettemily1109
      @jeanettemily1109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      @@hebedabber2770 why is it selfish choosing not to have children? isn't people chose to have children because they want to? doesn't it make both decision selfish? #whatislogic

  • @FippyDarkpaw
    @FippyDarkpaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you, Jaime Fernández, for your love of history and willingness to preserve it.

  • @p__jay
    @p__jay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    Only 400.000 and you have a real beautiful castle....compare that to the ugly cardboard / drywall / 2x4 / sprayfoam houses they are building in the US for way more....and it’s not even special but look like any other neighbor around you....

    • @reesedaniel5835
      @reesedaniel5835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I agree. Houses here in the US are cheap facades of fake character. Just like most of the people here.

    • @nonwilson5587
      @nonwilson5587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly. a real home that last. Even after a storm and war.

    • @nonwilson5587
      @nonwilson5587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reesedaniel5835 and then you over pay.

    • @Ramiz422
      @Ramiz422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Be smart and build earthship

    • @Akb8185
      @Akb8185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      400,000 is a bit misleading because the people who worked on it were offered exposure on a nationwide show called "Grand designs".
      We were asked/offered work on it but the cut was too big...

  • @markwagner4909
    @markwagner4909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely stunning a fabulous save thank you

  • @crystalgarden5359
    @crystalgarden5359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1170

    You can't fit one more kid in the castle? I should show you where I lived.

    • @empresssky8425
      @empresssky8425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @Richard Lou right?! Successful yet not all really their in the nogging! 🤣☠

    • @unacceptablesisterpeter3431
      @unacceptablesisterpeter3431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      My father was raised in a 4 room house with 8 siblings.

    • @krakent8791
      @krakent8791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      First world problem

    • @akaurb
      @akaurb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Well social service wnt let him raise a child cramped in his own room or shared room. Or just the guy want his child to have his own room...

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Can't put an addition on the roof I was thinking? Maybe he just means they need the money to have another baby so they want to sell and make a profit.

  • @cayennenaturetrails8953
    @cayennenaturetrails8953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy they restored the Castle! :)

  • @debbieboring3422
    @debbieboring3422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is lovely they did a very good thing.

  • @charlesjensen7918
    @charlesjensen7918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow, what a wonderful achievement. CMJ

  • @pic4315
    @pic4315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    I kind of like the Spanish-British accent

    • @jakenova4590
      @jakenova4590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      picolo2022 Games where did you hear British accent?

    • @yoongisillo
      @yoongisillo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      probably cause he learned British English and not American English. I heard the accent too

    • @peetiegonzalez1845
      @peetiegonzalez1845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      That's an actual Spanish accent. From Spain, not any South American country.

    • @unaninanine3743
      @unaninanine3743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neither accents here.

    • @jakenova4590
      @jakenova4590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Robert Rodgers wow, a lot of assumptions there huh. Where did I say that he sounds American or that British English is "inferior" ? As a Canadian that used to live in London I didn't hear any British accent there, I think you might be taking his pronunciation of some words as an accent.

  • @faychauvette8569
    @faychauvette8569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jamie... I love the small expressions and intricacies of the wood pieces used both in protecting the structure from further damage before restoration outside at the window sill, and the board where according to your explanation to hide utilities is. Not many might take the time to form a board around existing stone structure in order for the wood to meld with the stone. Simply genius! Such very original and exquisite finalizations to the grand masterpiece you and your wife have created for this beautiful little castle. Congratulations on your find and beautification of the area there where you reside. I wish you and your family many lovely years there.

  • @moonahsan
    @moonahsan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow this is so amaizing ! Such a brilliant idea of investing into this castle 🏰❤👌

  • @guriya8459
    @guriya8459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are living my dream life. This is so lovely.

  • @hannahrhodes3999
    @hannahrhodes3999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    they aren't fooling anyone we know that they are moving because it's haunted... OBVIOUSLY

    • @blush07
      @blush07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It's 2019 and u still believed in those scary stories.. hahaha!!

    • @michaelportaloo1981
      @michaelportaloo1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

      Ghosts don't care what year it is.

    • @yanikg-force
      @yanikg-force 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@michaelportaloo1981 Nice one. Lol.

    • @yanikg-force
      @yanikg-force 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @
      Hannah Rhodes I second that. I did not fall into their trap. Why would someone sell such a great castle? Because they want to have more kids? After having invested so much money and time and effort into it? Yeah, right.

    • @jakeforrest
      @jakeforrest 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I can easily understand why they want to sell it.
      I like to renovate things myself, and whenever I have finished something, I like to start a new projects.
      I guess it is the same situation here, they are bored, and they want a new project.
      If you are an entrapreneur, you can’t just settle down and relax, you have to be moving all the time...

  • @ritchelmacapagal7641
    @ritchelmacapagal7641 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen this many times years ago before the Covid pandemic.
    And had a love at first sight with this gorgeous castle😍
    Whoever owns this now is surely lucky❤️

  • @jayjayrobles
    @jayjayrobles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THAT is cool! I'm fascinated by restoration and renovations. This one tops it.

  • @shereemckenzie2258
    @shereemckenzie2258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It’s very beautiful but I would have loved to see how the bathroom turned out

  • @forevertheaii
    @forevertheaii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    😍😍😍I'm out of words! ❤️I love it! I would want it to be a little bit bigger but it's beautiful.

  • @cherylcook6837
    @cherylcook6837 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very beautiful old Mini Castle. Good job renovting. Left all the beautiful rock structures and fossils. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

  • @dg5580
    @dg5580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My perfect tiny castle queendom home. SOLD...it's just my 4'9" size! AWESOME 🤩🤗💝

  • @bec5250
    @bec5250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    It's not a mini-castle...it's what was known as a 'folly'.

    • @F-J.
      @F-J. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're right.

    • @dellahunt7576
      @dellahunt7576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are u related to Allison?

    • @coconut4825
      @coconut4825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what's folly?

    • @frankieb43
      @frankieb43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      A Folly is like a miniature structure in the grounds of a large house but wasn't really used for living in. More like a summer house.
      ' a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially a tower or mock-Gothic ruin built in a large garden or park.' Oxford Dictionary.

    • @jimzucker
      @jimzucker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@frankieb43 But if you call it mini castle you can sell it for much more $$$ ;)

  • @dianek6915
    @dianek6915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would never sell that castle for whatever reason. Such a piece of history to treasure.

  • @josephgreeley5569
    @josephgreeley5569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for saving such a wonderful little structure. You did a magnificent job of restoration!