We bought a Derelict Victorian house in London - RENOVATING A VICTORIAN TERRACED HOUSE TO DREAM HOME
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That is not derelict,it’s just plain.
I absolutely love it! So nice to see people respecting a house and to restore it to its former glory instead of ripping the soul out of it to make it look like an uninspired ‘modern’ concrete box.
One hundred percent agree. I HATE when people buy a beautiful OLD house and proceed to make it look modern thereby destroying the beauty that once was. If you want a modern looking house buy one that already looks modern. I'm not talking about updating- wiring and plumbing etc. That is necessary of course. I'm saying as to the look of the old house restoration is what makes it look best and keeps the historical integrity. Hate these hgtv shows that just ruin the old houses they look hideous when they are done "renovating" them.
Hate it when people want the outside of a house to look old but the inside of it completely stripped & modern. Just doesn't make any sense.
❤❤love the respect you are showing the house.
😅😮😮😮
Well its not derelict in the first place
LOVE the original bricks. Good idea to restore! What a change that house must have felt (and yes, I am one to firmly understand houses have souls and hearts too!)
I totally agree!
Excellent, tasteful restoration. love the fact you put in sash windows and got rid of the 'modern' look.
Thank you very much! Those windows had to go 👋🏼
Can’t wait to see what you will do to this beautiful London house. Excited for you and for us, the viewers!
That’s so kind of you, thank you! Can’t wait to share it with you 😊
That's not what "derelict" means. This house was not derelict. It was lived in and in decent shape for a Victorian conversion.
Get a dictionary
@@ashmazzina Wow, so edgy.
Get a dictionary yourself and stop using words you don't understand as clickbait.
derelict, adjective
A place or building that is derelict is empty and in a bad state of repair because it has not been used or lived in for a long time.
@@YaaLFH The house was empty and not lived in for years: it had damp, rotten floor boards, a collapsing conservatory and as per the surveyors report, left in a derelict condition. But of course you know better 👏🏼
@@ashmazzina It may have not been lived in for a year or two while it was on the market, but it was far from derelict unless your definition of derelict is "not suitable to move in immediately".
But hey, don't forget to title the next video where you paint some walls "EXTREME renovation".
Christ this guy is touchy.
Derelict house? I think majority of peoples definitions of dereliction is somewhat different from yours…
Thank you for showing your dog in the bath and his "I still hate it here" made me laugh out loud. The renovation was wonderful to watch.
I love how you restored the outside front. It went from sad and lonely to lovely and charming. You are making the spirit of you house joyful. Just one comment you might want to consider. Living in the US, I can't tell you how much a rear patio roof will add to the enjoyment of your garden. Imagine being able to relax outside on all those rainy days with a hot mug of tea enjoying the wonderful aroma of your flowers and listening to the birds. Many of us have small heaters to keep us warm on chillier days, along with cushioned chairs and throws. It just adds to the comfort and enjoyment.
too late, he ruined it already
@@marysullivan3881 thank you so much! Great idea, the garden is already finished but I’d love to do something like that in my next house ☺️
@@sppencer sorry I didn’t lay Astro turf, paint my fences grey and order a hot tub, clearly that’s more your taste.
@@ashmazzina but you took back patio roof away, i just answered. i didnt want to hurt anybodies feelings
Wonderfully done. As an old person in London who doesn't use insta it is great to see this on youtube. When we found our house (having children by then) having separate rooms was really important for working from home (even back in the old days) to keeping teenagers caged (well not caged but separate) so everyone has privacy. I have never understood anyone who likes everything open plan. The tiles on the path are like those my daughter's flat had in London and I remember the quotes for the works to repair them (she sold up this year and moved slightly more into outer London near me (as has husband and 2 children now) which is a different issue really - where people choose to live in London), never mind the finances of mortgages and costs which being the boring person that I am I find equally as interesting. The UK as we know has an open property register and the video gives the number on the street - which perhaps might want to be blocked.
I like your work but it certainly wasn’t derelict
How amazing that you had the vision, the dedication, and hard work, to 'Love your Victorian house, back to life!' An inspiration! can't wait to see more! love sue xxx
So kind, thank you so much ❤️
but... where is the derelict building?🙃
Ok beautiful! But how much did your house cost and what was the budget for the work? Appreciate you guys did a huge amount and the results are clear! 😮
One pound!
I love those black and white checker tiles at the front of the house. A worthy investment
Definitely! Quite an expensive addition but in my opinion worth it ☺️
Why wait for your energy supplier to fit a new boiler, you can employ any gas engineer as long as they are qualified?
Incredible job and lovely voice over. Such a beautiful property
So kind of you, thank you so much!
U ripped the floor and did not put any insulation underneath?? Such a waste.
Absolutely wonderful job. So great to see walls! A proper sitting room, dining room, and a kitchen that is separate. Well done, you! While it may not be original, I would be tempted to add french windows to the dining room leading out into the garden. That way if you are holding a dinner party, guests can get from drinks in the garden to the dining room without going through the kitchen.
It’s going to look great! I love videos like this. Looking forward to seeing the final result.
Thank you! Can’t wait to share ☺️
Do NOT go to you energy supplier for a new boiler!! You will be ripped off and get installers who have no interest in doing a good job.
If only you were around 2 years ago 😂
@@ashmazzina huh?
Why are you going to your energy supplier for a boiler? Would you not find a local boiler engineer? Did you insulate the floor when replacing the floorboards? It's a perfect opportunity.
Now it has the personality that it lacked before. Good job.
That’s beautiful, I love how much charm you returned to the house. I’m glad to see so much personality In a house renovation, it looks lovely.
Thank you!
Incredible work. I love that you have prioritised the outside space and original features- not enough people do that!
Sad but true, glad you like it! Thank you ❤️
Completely agree. This is so true for the UK housing market. No one seems to invest in improving the curb appeal of their properties. It's even often difficult to do so due to local planning regulations. I'm not sure what the US is really like, but whenever I was at US house reno shows, the first thing they talked about was replacing siding and improving the front garden which makes total sense!
You are brave. Well Done. The front of the house is so nice.
If it was mine, I would keep the conservatory.
But it was decrepit 😢
0:48 "and, by this point, one of us had gone crazy" 😂😂 we want longer videos!! Nice job mate!
Oh, I kinda realized there are two voices here?? So you have him as a voiceover as well? If so, then maybe at the start of the video you can start introducing yourselves, just like your IG reels!! So that I can expect it will be 2 person!
Can’t watch when every 10 seconds it’s “you guys”
I’m soooo old 🤣
“But by that time one of had gone crazy” 😂 you’re shady
😂
3:37 UGGGHHH!
I NEVER EVER want to see, or remove another inch of paper.
Steamers are HORRIBLE, chemicals NASTY 🤮 I’ll SHUT UP 🤫 Hoping you found a great 😊 way.
Love the front of the house. I would never have thought you could get it back to beautiful brick. And why do people paint over details like the window surrounds??
Beautiful! I first fell in love with those classic Victorian houses watching EastEnders. This looks a lot like those houses in Albert Square.
Fantastic renovation! Top notch result hopefully worth all the expense and callusced hands
Add air con. Cool in the summer and keeps out the mold and damp.
Really lovely. The most amazing was refitting sash windows new front wall path etc. Great job guys👏👏❤
Thank you so much 😀
I love the house so far, bathroom tile colours and shape are so nice. Not watched the other 2 videos yet. Cannot wait to catch up on your beautiful home. Can i detect a welsh accent? I’m from London but living in South Wales❤
Just subscribed. Amazing transformation.
Fabric softener is perfect for taking down wallpaper. The paper nearly falls off the wall and the smell is wonderful.
Please explain why it takes months for a boiler to be replaced. That is madness! That should take one, no more than two days. Easy peasy. Madness.
I don't see why anyone would ask "why" you bought this place. It's no one's business. All that matters is you want to buy it and you want to make it a home. I think it's an incredible find.
I’m trying to buy a house that needs renovation work. Got my eye on a place waiting to hear back. It will be a lot of work but as a 26 year old I believe it’s something I can do.
My gosh, could you talk any faster? Lovely home. cheers
You did some great work in the house...The last image of that very dark paint made say "Ohhhh nooooo'
8:14
NO!
Do NOT cut us off.
This is going to end in divorce court.
EWWWWWW! 😷
The update to the outside of your home is a huge improvement ! Good luck on your remodeling. I know it’s a real pain but I know your home will look so beautiful in the end!
We just bought a Victorian terraced house too and there are zero Victorian things in it, cannot wait to add it back!
how much did you pay for the shack? half a million quid? and how much did you have to spend to make it habitable? throwing good money after bad you could gotten a piece of land and build from scratch in a more quiet spot
Out of interest how much was removing the pebble dash?
Warm water and liquid fabric softener and spray bottle. Spray it down and wait a few and then start scraping it off.
Since the homes are right next to each other, did your neighbors complain about the work or were they understanding?
Jaw dropping transformation!! That is so much elbow grease.. incredible job. Super inspiring!
Thanks so much!!
Lovely cant wait to see more
This wasn't derelict at all! Just a bit unloved...
I love that you cared about exposing brick on the exterior, actually having a garden (so many people just create a car park where I live. I also like that you put in the coving and ceiling roses. I'm interested in how that bathroom turns out. I much prefer the house to the flat, but wonder is it South, North, West or East?
People don’t realise it adds so much value to your house, but aside from that it’s just so much nicer to look at! 😂 thank you, and east 🫶🏻
Die Aussicht vom Balkon ist...nicht grün.
I love the sash windows. Where did you source them. Are they wooden or upvc?
More than £500,000 for that house is an absolute insanity.
London is a different world 🙃
@@ashmazzina definitely
@@physis8981Location Location Location You can get a nice house for under 500k in rural Wales. The only problem is you have to live in rural Wales! 😂😂😂
It looks beautiful! Well done.
Thank you! 😊
You have done such a good job - house looks fantastic and if that's your first renovation you may have found a good second job...
Thank you so much!
Great vid! Exactly the kind of inspiration I was looking for. Where did you buy?
Thank you! In East London ☺️
Just fabulous! A lot of vision, hard work, and money for sure! Can’t wait to see the end result.
Thanks so much!
Stunning. Well done pleased you reinstated tiles at front entrance, put some victorian features back in, fireplaces etc. Excellent.
That was the goal! Glad you like it ☺️
Brilliant job...looking closely though those windows are still upvc ...l think you could have taken the detailing a bit further here and on the front door, there are companies out there..like the London door company or thevreal sash window company.God is in the detail.
Thank you but London door company are a scam, if you genuinely knew anything about detail you’d know that. My Door is faultless and currently having wooden sash windows installed this week, God is in the detail.
The exterior is looking so much better, but I have to say that I wouldn't consider a rendered exterior because of the expense of removal and remediation. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Such a valid view, we actually only paid around £3000 to get it removed, so for us it was well worth the cost. I know some companies charge way over that but you just have to keep getting quotes!
Did you weed mat the gravel at the front?
Wow you look to have created a great house
Looking forward to more updates
Thanks so much! more to come ☺️
Derelict? Wtf the original house was far from derelict or grotesque. Have some perspective
and the original floorboards were fine. They just needed to be treated. Hardly DIY enthusiasts over here.
GOD BLESS yall…it is fantastic….are the tiles slippery outside the front door…I just LOVE IT ALL. Hugs carolyn from Columbus Georgia
Your taste in interior is impeccable
what did you do the front to get the bricks looking so good ?
Wow, you guys were really roughing it
I would love to hear how you budgeted and funded this project? Im brand new to your channel so you may have spoken about it in another video, but if not please share!
Welcome! It’s a highly requested topic, I’m planning a whole video on costs and finding tradesmen ☺️
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What a beautiful change for that house, and the backyard land can finally breathe again.
Definitely, goodbye concrete 👋🏼
Absolutely gorgeous, the wisteria was a beautiful touch ❤
Thank you! 😊
7:32 Don’t you have Re~Stores for salvage of destructed homes.
They seem to be available in the EU, as well as USA? 🇺🇸
enjoyed watching this. Love how you restored the front of the house, windows and garden. Would love to see the inside after kitchen installed and the house 'finished'. What I particularly loved was your decision to demolish the naff conservatory and improve your private outdoor space. Whenever I have been looking at houses to buy I have wanted to tear down the silly additions which, while giving more floor space, inevitably distance the garden from the house, usually the kitchen. So, so much better to appreciate the garden from the house. I have chosen to move into a very tiny house and friends all assumed I would do an extension. That might give me a larger kitchen but the courtyard garden is already small. Instead, I am going to rip open the back wall and install larger windows the full width of the house to bring the garden into the kitchen/dining area. This will give me more light and will make it feel like I am eating in the garden without losing precious outdoor space. Many people will tell you that you have devalued your house by losing a third bedroom for your luxury bathroom but I applaud you designing the house to suit your needs and wants. I have taken down the wall between my two very tiny bedrooms, thus 'devaluing' my 2 bed to a one bed property but this gives me light from two aspects, so the space no longer feels pokey and now place my bed in an alcove and use the enlarged floorspace for my desk, my yoga mat and a comfy chair, thus turning the upstairs into a sunny study/sitting room which will be ideal on winter days because my tiny sitting room downstairs is very dark and best for cosy nights. I do think it is never about amount of space but quality of space and you are taking care to make yours lovely.
I didn't think it was possible to successfully remove render from a property. Was it very costly, time consuming or damaging to get it off ? Sadly the render on our house covers some alterations including decorative brickwork above a door and window which would now look out of place because the door was moved and the window altered in size, which happened before we bought the property.
I don’t think render is the worst thing, we have rendered the lower back of our house for similar reasons (poor quality bricks…) it cost around £3K and not damaging at all! Totally worth it
@@ashmazzina I'm not saying there's not a place for it but if other solutions can be found I'd prefer it and think brickwork looks more attractive. As someone with render on their house, any subsequent work that has to be done can damage the render and is visible and it's harder to restore the appearance. Builders are not interested in doing small restorations.
Great job,well done
Thank you for the video. Sad about the floor boards but rotten boards are rotten boards! Nothing you can do about it!
Me too but I’m very happy with our floors now!
WOW! the outside revamp DID make a difference...
Don't know if it's too late but you should look into insulation under new floorboards if you can,so much heat loss .Wish someone told me back in the day 😊
Can’t read the writing
Gorgeous! We have just bought one and it’s now rented out but I want to get started on changing it, will have to wait. Love what you have done. I really want the black and white tiles and hydrangeas everywhere. Luckily we have some original features left, old radiators but don’t think they will last out!
Big room and small paint brush/ roller brush won’t work. Invest in larger brush and work would be done in no time.
Stunning 😊
Thank you! 😊
You’re renovation looks fabulous. 🤗🌟
Thank you! 😊
It’s great to see people removing concrete in their yards. Having more permeable surfaces in the city is extremely important for rain water management. For lowering the likeliness of flash flooding for instance.
That said, I don’t understand how people can even afford a house let alone afford one that needs so much extra money put into it to get it up to par. What kind of jobs do these people have?
Looks great. The front entrance is lovely. So much more appealing than that sad blah you started with
Beautiful work! Really curious if you can share a link to your front door!
www.beechhalljoinery.co.uk They’re honestly incredible, the quality and craftsmanship that goes into their doors/ windows are unrivalled! Highly recommend ☺️
what part of London ?
How much to refurbish n waterprofing work s?
You've made a thing of beauty. Looking forward to the bathroom transformation.
This is wonderful to see, i just love what you have done! As an interior designer, I am sensitive to my environment so this is truly inspirational. Thank you and well done.
Just found you on TH-cam! Love love love your home it's stunning ! Can't wait to see more. xx
Where do you find derelict homes in London? Via auction?
AHHHH HELLO fellow Victorian House owner! We bought a 1900 2 bed Victorian Terrace in Bristol that we are renovating too! You guys have done SUCH a great job, how long has that taken you so far? We are almost at the 2 year mark, we have so much left to do!!
We are just over 2 years but I feel like it’s never ending 😂 good luck with the Reno!
I'm guessing a boiler is the same as a water heater here over in the states. All we have to do here, is go to a DIY store and purchase a water heater and put it in, and it's done. Why would a boiler take so long to get over there?