Being there is an entrance door right there, I would not worry about the crown molding gaps, I'd put in a hall coat & boot/shoe closet! I mean, who doesn't take these off when coming inside & then, where to put them suddenly becomes a problem... A tall skinny tree would look great there! Personally I'd have a live Norfolk Pine in a pot! It could be decorated with each different season! They grow tall without a lot of width & have delicate branches & needles❤!!! And there looks to be plenty of light😊!!! Mom had a small one that she got miniature decorations for. Birds in spring & added eggs & rabbits for Easter then changed to fireworks for the 4th of July, on & on each holiday or just season...
Never apologise for having a vacation you both deserve to have fun. I so sorry for your loss of your dog. I love watching your reservations of the Rectory.
health (also the mental one) and Family comes first, for me also no apologies needed... i guess your dog had the best possible life, and now he is on the eternal hunting ground for the good ones...
I agree, I love the shape of the stars and the rail, I would not change it. You can use the corner behind the wood beams to hang coats that would be hidden from.the entrance.
@drogna3905 no need to destroy the handrail, just reposition it back to its original configuration. While watching, I noticed there is a different wood just at the elbow turn of the handrail. That told me they had to add some wood for the reconfiguration but did not match the original wood.
The slender line of the Georgian handrail looks magnificent. Whatever you do, don’t remove it. With all those walls in, it didn’t stand out but now it does. Wonderful.
I’d like to see the stairs returned to their original configuration. It would look so welcoming to see the staircase opening up to greet you as you enter through your front door. And there is plenty of room for that grand Christmas tree!
The stairs and hall look so much better without being closed in. It’s a lovely space. Dogs can be heart breakers, they just never hang around as long as we’d like.
A tip from somebody who learnt the hard way. When removing anything with sticking out nails, either remove the nails or bend them flat. If you do not do this, you will probably end up standing on one like I did. Nails in one's foot are painful.
🎶 What a difference a day makes 🎶 I can't believe that someone thought that it was okay to turn a beautiful old home into a rabbit warren of pokey little shoddily built flats 🙄. You're doing a fantastic job bringing the grand old lady home.
they all do that. it costs them to upkeep the building vs renting out as flats and collecting money. new zealand is full of them. i wish we would return them to their original beauty and glamour
Opening it up makes it look like a home now. Beautiful big old space and doors/door frames all visible again :) I'm so sorry you lost your dog. It IS lovely that he got to at least see it, he wasn't left behind.
Glad to see a Reno channel where sledgehammers aren't flying into sheetrock creating dust and debris everywhere. Let's call your method, intelligent sheetrock removal. 😇 👍👍👍
@@TheRectory1812 You did just fine in that method, unlike the Petherick's Yanis method lololol! Both methods are fine but just pick one that suits you the best!
It went from looking like a commercial building to a home with just a few walls taken down. The stairs will be amazing going back to the original way they were. I wasn’t sure how the railing would work but I saw there’s just a curved piece that makes the bend. Remove that and the railing is straight. Can’t wait to watch this building become a home. Going to be epic.
Good to see the partition walls that boxed in the stairs removed. The dogleg in the stairs gives the hallway character and presence. It should be that way. If the stairs were straightened it might create mishaps if someone's running down the stairs just as someone's coming out of one of the doorways opposite the foot of the stairs.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your little dog. I was one of the people that commented about wanting to see more of him in the future. I am glad that he lived to a good age and got to run around the grounds there. Love what you are doing to the house, and enjoying the videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing the nitty gritty details. So often on TV it goes from neglected to show house in a wave of a magic wand. We’ve done similar conversions and it’s seeing progress day after day that we love.
I'm so glad to hear you two took a vacation - what a wise decision! And what satisfying work taking out all that drywall must be! The whole area now looks like it can breathe, and the light is fabulous. I hope your hand is OK, Charlie. And I'm sorry to hear your dog passed away - I lost mine in January, and I still miss him terribly. I'm sure the discovery about the original position of the stairs will be the first of many. Restoring The Rectory to it's original layout is a wonderful thing - if ever a house needed rescuing, it's this one.
It’s a hallway And a lovely space if it were mine I would think twice about moving the stairs. There are plenty of places in the U.K. where traditional plaster mouldings are still being made I know of at least one in thanet kent. Or you could cut a template and use plaster of Paris and draw the Template across like my neighbours did when they had the same issue you can’t tell there were gaps now
Oh, my!! It's so open and inviting with those walls down! If you ever have any doubt at all, just know that you will have a beautiful home when you've finished your renovation! Thank you for bringing us along on your journey!
Nice discovery with the original layout of the stairs. You can see how they reused the original rail and positioned them at 90 degrees with the extra piece infilled at the right angle of the handrail. Different colour.
Сколько в этом доме сюрпризов ! Без всех этих перегородок пространство становится воздушным . Представляю, какая будет красота, когда закончится ремонт !
So sorry about your loss. Doesn’t matter how old our pets are it is heartbreaking when they leave us. Love the hallway now it has been opened up. You now have room for a huge Christmas tree there 🙈
Oooh - I was looking for your next drop! Thank you for sharing with us. So sorry about your doggie. You can have a silicone cast made using the existing molding and use plaster to replace the missing pieces.
It's amazing how different the hallway looks. It's looking more like a house and less like a nasty conversion. Huge condolences on the loss of your pupper. ❤
Sorry to hear about Mutley, he was a little cutie ❤ never apologize for the lack of videos. How you manage to renovate and become TH-camrs is beyond me. Grateful that you are sharing what you can. The hallway looks so much better. Hugs 😊
Sorry you’ve lost your friend Mutley. 😢 Love to see the walls gone and open back up to Georgian proportions. Already transformed the space. Enjoying watching your journey.
Retired interior designer here! From a visual and practical standpoint, I'd leave the front stairs where they are. For moving anything up and down the stairs the present placement is more spacious and easy - very functional. The stairs are also elegant where they're presently placed with the curved banister. Moving stairs to their earlier placement will cause a bottleneck in that part of the entrance and will look cramped. A straight banister at the bottom will also break up the space whereas a curved banister does not. The stairs were moved for a reason; please consider that! Save decorative ideas such as a Christmas tree dreams for AFTER the more important functionality of the house has been achieved. As to today's work: the removal of the walls really opens up the space and allows light and air to flow - well done! I wouldn't worry about the moulding - that can be fixed, replaced or left alone - it's minor! Best wishes from the USA.
Amazing to see the light flooding back into the house! I agree that you should return the stairs to their original position. Will look great with an extended bottom step and that little curl of the banister, and will open up your hallway even more. Always wanted a giant Christmas tree in a hallway! Hope that finger is on the mend. And so sorry to hear about wee Mutley. ❤
Wow, what a difference in the hallway. You now have a proper entrance hall and the rest of it is starting to look like a home instead of a rabbit warren of rooms. It must be so gratifying and motivating with that bit taken out. So sorry about Mutley. They do steal our hearts. 🐶💔
You’re all doing a bang up job with the renovations🎉 Sorry about the loss of your dog, your hearts must ache😢 Whatever you decide to do with the stairs is up to you but make sure it will suit your needs long term👍🏾 Remember, a Christmas tree is for Christmas - not for life! I ❤ watching your videos🤗
The hallway looks amazing, really looking forward to seeing more transformations. I actually like the bend in the stairs as it is currently, I think the curl and the banister looks very elegant.
They’re right it’s not original, though. Can very visibly see the cut in the handrail at 16:17. If they’re gonna keep it they’ll need to get someone in to fix that and make up a matching handrail for the other side
So sorry to hear about your dog! I do think you'd regret moving the base of the stairs. Remember how the base of the stairs felt before you took all those walls down, in that cramped space? That is how the bottom of the stairs will feel if you have the end come down into the narrow hallway instead of the more open area by the door. And you'll lose the beautiful sweep up and around too.
Wow - what a difference! I'm glad to see you back, I've been looking forward to seeing that hallway come alive again. It's so refreshing to see an old and beautiful house being brought back to it's former glory and not be wrecked in the process! Sorry to hear about Mutley, but I'm glad he got to spend a little time in your new home (to be). Dogs are such heartbreakers ❤
Its wonderful to see ur becoming more relaxed with filming and being on film. Watching the 2 of you work together gives me a better idea of who u are as opposed to the "stiff" new youtuber starting reno's. Removing those walls really opens it up and adds so much light back. I cant wait to see where it goes from here.
Sorry to hear about your wee dog. The hallway looks fantastic, however, I doubt that the stairs went the other way, as the bannister looks unaltered. I’d get advice about the original plans before altering it…..very expensive task just so you can have a big Christmas tree 🎄😅
I'll grab a closer shot of the banister in the next video, but where it curves round, there is a short curved section that doesn't perfectly match the rest in terms of colour. It seems that somebody went to the effort to move the original bottom section and carve a curve to join them together. It's impressive, but not seamless.
Everyone needs a break. 👍. I'd leave the stairs where they are for now, give yourselves some thinking time. We can all make rash decisions and sometimes regret them. You're very tidy wreckers lol. Stay safe🤗
The handrail on the staircase looks like it has had a right angle bit put in and the bottom six steps moved around 90 degrees. A good carpenter could seamlessly put that back to what it was. The cornice is an easy repair, there are loads of firms doing plaster restoration these days.
You're precisely correct. The bottom steps (or at least the handrail) seem to be original, and it's clear that a new right angle has been created in the handrail to extend it round the corner. It's actually quite impressive compared to most of the workmanship we've encountered in this house!
@@TheRectory1812 I made a comment regarding the cornice repair a little above this comment. You can definitely do that repair yourselves given a little time and practice. If you do reach out to a company and get a high price …… save your money. There is no rush to do it until you get close to paint time. You can duplicate the cornice profile by making what is called a knife and pulling the shape yourself in plaster on a work table. As i say in a previous comment you will likely find videos on TH-cam showing how to do it. Small section of repair can be done in place but you can make long sections on a work table and then cut it up to fit and “stick/glue” it in place with plaster. It’s hard to explain the whole process here in a comment but trust me it will be worth your while learning how to do it. I have a feeling you will have lots of places needing repair throughout the house. Edit: I just did a search on TH-cam for plaster moulding. There is a channel New Yorkshire Workshop and I just looked at a video they have on 160 year old moldings …….. it shows the whole process I was trying to explain 😂
@@TheRectory1812Yes, but the skill needed to make and insert that complex turning piece is very high, and it would take a rare joiner to do it. So I doubt it is recent. The other standards of time and money shewn by the conversion team would scarcely have been up to it.
It's more than twenty years now since my wife and I embarked on a project like yours and we loved every minute (tip: you never really finish!). We're watching your progress and learning with fascination. Keep up the good work and please keep these updates coming. Here's another tip: the best tribute you can pay to Mutley is to get another little dog asap. Life is empty without dogs
I agree they can get another dog but hold off on getting a puppy until they are half way thru the renovations due to the time constraints and pup won't have to walk into all that mess. Veterinarian bills and pet food are getting so expensive nowadays and people are either not getting any more pets after their last one passed on or going smaller breeds of dogs.
I prefer the stairs as they are now with the curved balustrade... You can match the coving by making a mould and using plaster of paris to create some new sections... It's coming along..👍
Massive improvement! Well done! Repairing cornicing is actually really easy. You basically make a cutout mould from the existing cornice, fill the gaps, then use the mould to shape the filling. Alternatively, you can get new cornicing made that replicates the existing cornice. This would give you a better result.
Wow, transformation indeed! I’m not sure about changing the stairs. If they just go straight they will be leading directly into the doorway of the front room and will make passing through those areas awkward. The way it is now is more interesting, creating a sweeping flowing line to the bannister and it doesn’t cause a traffic jam between the doorway and foot of the stairs. There’s plenty of space in that hallway without needing to change it.
you should leave the stairs like this. The line is elegant and very inviting. If I imagine the stairs in the way they were before, it would remind me of a secondary stair, like a maidens staircase. Like it is now, it is really a hallway staircase! Leave it like that! (you have enough space in the house for your christmas tree, I am sure!)
33 years ago hubby and I bought a house that was good enough to live in, and bad enough to be cheap. In every room we had a 'why?' Moment, why did they do that? But uncovering the beauty and learning the skills to bring it back made all the dust, dirt and bruises worth while. Reclamation yards are brilliant places to find things to bring back the character to your home and I look forward to seeing what you find on this journey of yours!
I agree, they can assign one LARGE room for dining, sleeping, TV time, it will work while the reno the rest of the house and a functioning bathroom or a 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, showerstall).
The original stair location leaves little room at bottom to turn on foot, and the stairs land awkwardly offset between the F1 bedroom wall and door. (A grand descent can’t be made without having to turn back into the entrance hall to show off one’s finery😊.) That may have been the reason they were changed the first time, if it was prior to the conversion. So sorry for the loss of your dear Mutley, it was good to see another glimpse of him in this vid ❤. Many thanks for the extra effort it takes to film and post your project.
@@TamarLitvot Yes but a shower stall (no tub) is not a full bathroom. Full bathroom would be sink, toilet and bathtub (can have a shower surround inside of the tub).
Wow, this is going to be so nice! Yes, please return the stairs back to their original position. It looks like they actually just sawed off the original stairs including the handrail, turned them 90 degrees and filled the gap. Seems like you could pretty much reverse that.
So sorry for the loss of your pup. He was a cute little fellow. Good that you got away for a bit. Everyone needs vacation time. The hallway area looks much better opened up. Maybe you can return the stairs to where they used to go, if that fits into the floor plan you want. It's hard to reproduce the craftsmanship that went into buildings a century ago.
🤩🤗it looking amazing. The space and light is phenomenal. You have the view right through to your gardens. Beautiful 🤩. Can’t wait till next time, thank you for bringing us along on your journey. My deepest condolences for the passing your beloved family members. Our dogs do steal our hearts ♥️ , but so delightful that you can draw on your memories of him running around and sniffing out your new home and gardens before his passing 🐾🐾🐾🐾
So sorry to hear about Mutley 😢. Doesn't matter what age it is still heartbreaking when you lose them 💔 Loving the openness of the hall and landing. You can just see what a wonderful house it is 😊
If you go straight down with the stairs; there’s not enough room where they would end. The lovely curve on the banister is so nice. So sorry about Mutley. Our dogs just don’t live long enough.
So very sorry that your fur baby passed away. Its so sad to lose a family member. S hard as you're working, a holiday was differently needed. Love everything you've done to save that beautiful houses. 😊
I would 100% put the stairs back as they were originally. That would make the hallway so much more spacious, and it would make taking things up the stairs easier as well if there are fewer turns.
It looks SO much better! I just love how open and airy and light it all feels now.... love that old red wall color btw!!! Wowie! Maybe a bit too dramatic these days but still. I do not think that is the original banister then if they curved the stairway? ..I think you should go back to the original orientation of the stairs and listen to your mum about the tree in the entryway....and as far as the stress, I can't imagine the situation is anything less than completely stressful...this is no simple remodel, this is Pandora's world! ...you are raising little children as well!
Very restrained and genteel demolition! I would just slam a sledgehammer into the wall. Great stress reliever (except when you hit yourself)! The foyer area and staircase look great. It is amazing in what good shape everything seems to be. They have acrylic or rubber like material you can use to make a mold of the cornice and fill with resin to make a replacement. Most hobby or DIY stores will have it. So sorry you lost your pup but he was happy "helping" at your new place. Glad you two were able to relax a bit.
I love the stairway hallway!!!!!! So vast and open! I agree the stairs needs to go back where it was originally and if those bottom stairs are the same as the upper part of the stairs, recycle it by re connecting the pieces together! The water tank and pipes, I know you will find a place for the new water heater and pipe access somewhere else. I'm loving this project and hope you continue doing it during the summer months tearing out and demo'ing the rooms as quickly as you can before winter gets here. Good job and keep going and keep filming, even in speed mode lol.
@@andymccabe6712 Good to have more than one opinion and the homeowners can make the final decision after reading the comments we shared. All we have to do is wait and see what they will plan for the staircase, their money, their decisions, their home.
A thought about the staircase … if you reorient the direction of the stairs back to the original, isn’t it worth thinking about where you want to go every time you use the stairs?.. if entering via the door behind you, you would have to walk a long way to use the stairs, similarly, imagine coming down the stairs with the intention of going out … you’d have to walk the length of the staircase hallway. The way it is now is more natural for the use of the stairs, and curved stairs are very elegant!
Please accept my condolences on your loss of Muttley. I lost a beloved companion dog two months ago, still feels fresh. Great progress on the demo! Thank you for sharing.
In regards to the cornicing, you could possible make a mould of the existing cornice using Pinkysil (orsimilar). You could then make a plaster cast from the mould, add some fibre into the mix and it will give the plaster patch some strength. All the best, you are both doing so well..
Sorry to hear about your little pup’s passing. Sorry for your loss 🥺 Thanks for sharing your journey on the renovation of the rectory. I understand completely that doing a remodel can be stressful.
Fantastic work, you are a great team. The difference between before and after is literally night and day. Such an exciting project, Christmas tree, swags on the bannister, it's going to be beautiful
The newly opened up stairway is just gorgeous, I can imagine how rewarding that must have been. It's good that you had a holiday, I'm sure it will give you a boost for more amazing transformations. I think there's a kit you can get for replicating moulding, I think it's fairly straightforward. Truly enjoying seeing your wonderful home come to life.❤
I love the stairs how they are, it looks lovely how they step down gradually. It's quite grand. It looks elegant from The front door. Please don't change them ❤
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The stairway looks so much better without those walls. Very light and airy. Brilliant!
Being there is an entrance door right there, I would not worry about the crown molding gaps, I'd put in a hall coat & boot/shoe closet! I mean, who doesn't take these off when coming inside & then, where to put them suddenly becomes a problem... A tall skinny tree would look great there! Personally I'd have a live Norfolk Pine in a pot! It could be decorated with each different season! They grow tall without a lot of width & have delicate branches & needles❤!!! And there looks to be plenty of light😊!!! Mom had a small one that she got miniature decorations for. Birds in spring & added eggs & rabbits for Easter then changed to fireworks for the 4th of July, on & on each holiday or just season...
Never apologise for having a vacation you both deserve to have fun. I so sorry for your loss of your dog. I love watching your reservations of the Rectory.
Thank you! ❤️
health (also the mental one) and Family comes first, for me also no apologies needed... i guess your dog had the best possible life, and now he is on the eternal hunting ground for the good ones...
@nancyleedaws7736. AutoCorrect has struck again. *renovations, not reservations
I think that the stairs in their current configuration look quite elegant.
I agree!
If they change the stairs, they'll lose that lovely rail.
I agree, I love the shape of the stars and the rail, I would not change it. You can use the corner behind the wood beams to hang coats that would be hidden from.the entrance.
@drogna3905 no need to destroy the handrail, just reposition it back to its original configuration. While watching, I noticed there is a different wood just at the elbow turn of the handrail. That told me they had to add some wood for the reconfiguration but did not match the original wood.
I agree 😊
The slender line of the Georgian handrail looks magnificent. Whatever you do, don’t remove it. With all those walls in, it didn’t stand out but now it does. Wonderful.
You can see in the handrail at 16:17 where it’s been cut to rotate it 90°. Would be easy to cut it and rotate it back
I actually love the shape of the stairs and the curved railing is beautiful.
I’d like to see the stairs returned to their original configuration. It would look so welcoming to see the staircase opening up to greet you as you enter through your front door. And there is plenty of room for that grand Christmas tree!
I think the stairs look far more grand the way they are, I love the curved handrail. I wouldn't change it. it's beautiful as it is 😊
The stairs and hall look so much better without being closed in. It’s a lovely space. Dogs can be heart breakers, they just never hang around as long as we’d like.
I love the old staircase just as it is .
A tip from somebody who learnt the hard way.
When removing anything with sticking out nails, either remove the nails or bend them flat.
If you do not do this, you will probably end up standing on one like I did.
Nails in one's foot are painful.
🎶 What a difference a day makes 🎶
I can't believe that someone thought that it was okay to turn a beautiful old home into a rabbit warren of pokey little shoddily built flats 🙄.
You're doing a fantastic job bringing the grand old lady home.
LOVE that comment "rabbit warren of pokey little shoddily built flats"!!! That describe it to the "T"!
they all do that. it costs them to upkeep the building vs renting out as flats and collecting money. new zealand is full of them. i wish we would return them to their original beauty and glamour
The upstairs landing now is beautiful with those walls removed. It has given the building its elegance back already. Really enjoy your videos x
Opening it up makes it look like a home now. Beautiful big old space and doors/door frames all visible again :) I'm so sorry you lost your dog. It IS lovely that he got to at least see it, he wasn't left behind.
Thank you 🥰
Glad to see a Reno channel where sledgehammers aren't flying into sheetrock creating dust and debris everywhere. Let's call your method, intelligent sheetrock removal. 😇 👍👍👍
Thanks, I think that method scares us too much 😁
@@TheRectory1812 You did just fine in that method, unlike the Petherick's Yanis method lololol! Both methods are fine but just pick one that suits you the best!
You have to give the people who divided the house credit for retaining quite a bit of the original fabric of the house.
It went from looking like a commercial building to a home with just a few walls taken down. The stairs will be amazing going back to the original way they were. I wasn’t sure how the railing would work but I saw there’s just a curved piece that makes the bend. Remove that and the railing is straight. Can’t wait to watch this building become a home. Going to be epic.
Good to see the partition walls that boxed in the stairs removed. The dogleg in the stairs gives the hallway character and presence. It should be that way. If the stairs were straightened it might create mishaps if someone's running down the stairs just as someone's coming out of one of the doorways opposite the foot of the stairs.
Sorry for the loss of your wee dog. It’s lovely to see this place being restored to its former glory. You work well together as a couple.
Leave the stairs. They are gorgeous!! Looks good.
I'm SO happy the stairs actually went straight down originally. It'll looks SO much better once they're re-positioned to the correct way!
So sorry to hear about the passing of your little dog. I was one of the people that commented about wanting to see more of him in the future. I am glad that he lived to a good age and got to run around the grounds there. Love what you are doing to the house, and enjoying the videos. Keep up the good work!
I actually like that last turn of the stairs. Enjoying the transformation 🎉
Getting back to the bare bones of the building and you can see what an elegant house it originaly was.
I'd leave the staircase as it is. I think the return is quite elegant.
Thanks for sharing the nitty gritty details. So often on TV it goes from neglected to show house in a wave of a magic wand. We’ve done similar conversions and it’s seeing progress day after day that we love.
OH the LIGHT in that home. So happy for you. I'm glad you got a holiday....and I'm sorry for your loss. ❥
That looks so much better now, it looked so boxed in before.
Don't move the stairs - the curve on the wood at the return it superb and it gives such character to the hallway. Don't have a boring stairway.
I'm so glad to hear you two took a vacation - what a wise decision! And what satisfying work taking out all that drywall must be! The whole area now looks like it can breathe, and the light is fabulous. I hope your hand is OK, Charlie. And I'm sorry to hear your dog passed away - I lost mine in January, and I still miss him terribly. I'm sure the discovery about the original position of the stairs will be the first of many. Restoring The Rectory to it's original layout is a wonderful thing - if ever a house needed rescuing, it's this one.
Thank you so much - sorry to hear of the recent passing of your dear one 🐾
no guys leave the stairs where they are, they are lovely
I like the graceful turn in the stairs also.
It looks good, but it's also taking up too much space in the room.
It’s a hallway And a lovely space if it were mine I would think twice about moving the stairs. There are plenty of places in the U.K. where traditional plaster mouldings are still being made I know of at least one in thanet kent. Or you could cut a template and use plaster of Paris and draw the Template across like my neighbours did when they had the same issue you can’t tell there were gaps now
I feel the same, those balustrades & handrail would be ruined if the stairs were altered, it's so beautiful right now 😍
@@HouseWinchester1874 It's a good big hallway as it is now, I don't think they need worry about space.
Oh, my!! It's so open and inviting with those walls down! If you ever have any doubt at all, just know that you will have a beautiful home when you've finished your renovation! Thank you for bringing us along on your journey!
Sorry you lost your dog but happy you were able to go on holiday. Looks so much better with those walls removed.
Thank you ❤️
Nice discovery with the original layout of the stairs. You can see how they reused the original rail and positioned them at 90 degrees with the extra piece infilled at the right angle of the handrail. Different colour.
We noticed the different colour in the wood too after we were done with the video 🙂
Сколько в этом доме сюрпризов ! Без всех этих перегородок пространство становится воздушным . Представляю, какая будет красота, когда закончится ремонт !
So sorry for the loss of Mutley, lovely that he got to see the house and he will always be with you. x
So sorry about your loss. Doesn’t matter how old our pets are it is heartbreaking when they leave us. Love the hallway now it has been opened up. You now have room for a huge Christmas tree there 🙈
Oooh - I was looking for your next drop! Thank you for sharing with us. So sorry about your doggie. You can have a silicone cast made using the existing molding and use plaster to replace the missing pieces.
It's amazing how different the hallway looks. It's looking more like a house and less like a nasty conversion. Huge condolences on the loss of your pupper. ❤
Sorry to hear about Mutley, he was a little cutie ❤ never apologize for the lack of videos. How you manage to renovate and become TH-camrs is beyond me. Grateful that you are sharing what you can.
The hallway looks so much better.
Hugs 😊
Thank you! 😊
Sorry you’ve lost your friend Mutley. 😢
Love to see the walls gone and open back up to Georgian proportions. Already transformed the space. Enjoying watching your journey.
The Rectory staircase has such a beautiful sweep now that it's been released from all those pokey walls. Love your channel.
Retired interior designer here! From a visual and practical standpoint, I'd leave the front stairs where they are. For moving anything up and down the stairs the present placement is more spacious and easy - very functional. The stairs are also elegant where they're presently placed with the curved banister. Moving stairs to their earlier placement will cause a bottleneck in that part of the entrance and will look cramped. A straight banister at the bottom will also break up the space whereas a curved banister does not. The stairs were moved for a reason; please consider that! Save decorative ideas such as a Christmas tree dreams for AFTER the more important functionality of the house has been achieved. As to today's work: the removal of the walls really opens up the space and allows light and air to flow - well done! I wouldn't worry about the moulding - that can be fixed, replaced or left alone - it's minor! Best wishes from the USA.
I can hear that stairwell breathing a sigh of relief!
Now the house is looking free from all those walls. It feels normal again.
Amazing to see the light flooding back into the house! I agree that you should return the stairs to their original position. Will look great with an extended bottom step and that little curl of the banister, and will open up your hallway even more. Always wanted a giant Christmas tree in a hallway! Hope that finger is on the mend. And so sorry to hear about wee Mutley. ❤
Goodness me, what an incredible transformation. It looks a million times better now. Bravo!
Wow, what a difference in the hallway. You now have a proper entrance hall and the rest of it is starting to look like a home instead of a rabbit warren of rooms. It must be so gratifying and motivating with that bit taken out.
So sorry about Mutley. They do steal our hearts. 🐶💔
You’re all doing a bang up job with the renovations🎉 Sorry about the loss of your dog, your hearts must ache😢
Whatever you decide to do with the stairs is up to you but make sure it will suit your needs long term👍🏾 Remember, a Christmas tree is for Christmas - not for life!
I ❤ watching your videos🤗
Thank you so much 🥰
What a gorgeous entrance. The symmetry of the two doors at the back is beautiful.
The hallway looks amazing, really looking forward to seeing more transformations. I actually like the bend in the stairs as it is currently, I think the curl and the banister looks very elegant.
They’re right it’s not original, though. Can very visibly see the cut in the handrail at 16:17. If they’re gonna keep it they’ll need to get someone in to fix that and make up a matching handrail for the other side
The entry hall has such gracious proportions now those walls have been removed.
So sorry to hear about your dog! I do think you'd regret moving the base of the stairs. Remember how the base of the stairs felt before you took all those walls down, in that cramped space? That is how the bottom of the stairs will feel if you have the end come down into the narrow hallway instead of the more open area by the door. And you'll lose the beautiful sweep up and around too.
You may be right, and we will definitely take our time to decide on that 👍
Love watching the progress. Your channel is now my favorite. I can’t wait to watch you tackle the rest of the building
Wow - what a difference! I'm glad to see you back, I've been looking forward to seeing that hallway come alive again. It's so refreshing to see an old and beautiful house being brought back to it's former glory and not be wrecked in the process! Sorry to hear about Mutley, but I'm glad he got to spend a little time in your new home (to be). Dogs are such heartbreakers ❤
Thank you! They certainly are 🐾
Its wonderful to see ur becoming more relaxed with filming and being on film. Watching the 2 of you work together gives me a better idea of who u are as opposed to the "stiff" new youtuber starting reno's.
Removing those walls really opens it up and adds so much light back. I cant wait to see where it goes from here.
Sorry to hear about your wee dog. The hallway looks fantastic, however, I doubt that the stairs went the other way, as the bannister looks unaltered. I’d get advice about the original plans before altering it…..very expensive task just so you can have a big Christmas tree 🎄😅
I'll grab a closer shot of the banister in the next video, but where it curves round, there is a short curved section that doesn't perfectly match the rest in terms of colour. It seems that somebody went to the effort to move the original bottom section and carve a curve to join them together. It's impressive, but not seamless.
Everyone needs a break. 👍. I'd leave the stairs where they are for now, give yourselves some thinking time. We can all make rash decisions and sometimes regret them. You're very tidy wreckers lol. Stay safe🤗
Its like the house is being allowed to breath again. I can visualise how lovely its going to be...the old lady will be restored to her former glory
The handrail on the staircase looks like it has had a right angle bit put in and the bottom six steps moved around 90 degrees. A good carpenter could seamlessly put that back to what it was. The cornice is an easy repair, there are loads of firms doing plaster restoration these days.
You're precisely correct. The bottom steps (or at least the handrail) seem to be original, and it's clear that a new right angle has been created in the handrail to extend it round the corner. It's actually quite impressive compared to most of the workmanship we've encountered in this house!
@@TheRectory1812 I made a comment regarding the cornice repair a little above this comment. You can definitely do that repair yourselves given a little time and practice. If you do reach out to a company and get a high price …… save your money. There is no rush to do it until you get close to paint time. You can duplicate the cornice profile by making what is called a knife and pulling the shape yourself in plaster on a work table. As i say in a previous comment you will likely find videos on TH-cam showing how to do it. Small section of repair can be done in place but you can make long sections on a work table and then cut it up to fit and “stick/glue” it in place with plaster. It’s hard to explain the whole process here in a comment but trust me it will be worth your while learning how to do it. I have a feeling you will have lots of places needing repair throughout the house.
Edit: I just did a search on TH-cam for plaster moulding. There is a channel New Yorkshire Workshop and I just looked at a video they have on 160 year old moldings …….. it shows the whole process I was trying to explain 😂
@@TheRectory1812Yes, but the skill needed to make and insert that complex turning piece is very high, and it would take a rare joiner to do it. So I doubt it is recent. The other standards of time and money shewn by the conversion team would scarcely have been up to it.
It's more than twenty years now since my wife and I embarked on a project like yours and we loved every minute (tip: you never really finish!). We're watching your progress and learning with fascination. Keep up the good work and please keep these updates coming. Here's another tip: the best tribute you can pay to Mutley is to get another little dog asap. Life is empty without dogs
I agree they can get another dog but hold off on getting a puppy until they are half way thru the renovations due to the time constraints and pup won't have to walk into all that mess. Veterinarian bills and pet food are getting so expensive nowadays and people are either not getting any more pets after their last one passed on or going smaller breeds of dogs.
I prefer the stairs as they are now with the curved balustrade... You can match the coving by making a mould and using plaster of paris to create some new sections... It's coming along..👍
Massive improvement! Well done!
Repairing cornicing is actually really easy. You basically make a cutout mould from the existing cornice, fill the gaps, then use the mould to shape the filling. Alternatively, you can get new cornicing made that replicates the existing cornice. This would give you a better result.
The bought replicate would need to match exactly the existing cornice.
Wow, transformation indeed! I’m not sure about changing the stairs. If they just go straight they will be leading directly into the doorway of the front room and will make passing through those areas awkward. The way it is now is more interesting, creating a sweeping flowing line to the bannister and it doesn’t cause a traffic jam between the doorway and foot of the stairs. There’s plenty of space in that hallway without needing to change it.
you should leave the stairs like this. The line is elegant and very inviting. If I imagine the stairs in the way they were before, it would remind me of a secondary stair, like a maidens staircase. Like it is now, it is really a hallway staircase! Leave it like that! (you have enough space in the house for your christmas tree, I am sure!)
Beautiful stairway and original doors and doorways! So lovely. Thanks for sharing!
What a difference! You can practically hear the house breathing a sigh of relief... BTW garden is looking lovely.
33 years ago hubby and I bought a house that was good enough to live in, and bad enough to be cheap. In every room we had a 'why?' Moment, why did they do that? But uncovering the beauty and learning the skills to bring it back made all the dust, dirt and bruises worth while.
Reclamation yards are brilliant places to find things to bring back the character to your home and I look forward to seeing what you find on this journey of yours!
We restored one room that we lived, ate and slept in, whilst restoring the rest of the house.
They'd need a functioning bathroom also.
I agree, they can assign one LARGE room for dining, sleeping, TV time, it will work while the reno the rest of the house and a functioning bathroom or a 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, showerstall).
The original stair location leaves little room at bottom to turn on foot, and the stairs land awkwardly offset between the F1 bedroom wall and door. (A grand descent can’t be made without having to turn back into the entrance hall to show off one’s finery😊.) That may have been the reason they were changed the first time, if it was prior to the conversion.
So sorry for the loss of your dear Mutley, it was good to see another glimpse of him in this vid ❤. Many thanks for the extra effort it takes to film and post your project.
@@HensOnly Shows difference between British & American. A bathroom in the U.S. with sink, toilet and shower is considered a full bathroom.
@@TamarLitvot Yes but a shower stall (no tub) is not a full bathroom. Full bathroom would be sink, toilet and bathtub (can have a shower surround inside of the tub).
It looks so good! But I really like the stairs the way they are.
Wow, this is going to be so nice!
Yes, please return the stairs back to their original position. It looks like they actually just sawed off the original stairs including the handrail, turned them 90 degrees and filled the gap. Seems like you could pretty much reverse that.
It's a beautiful staircase. With the walls gone it looks so bright and inviting. Love it.
So sorry for the loss of your pup. He was a cute little fellow. Good that you got away for a bit. Everyone needs vacation time. The hallway area looks much better opened up. Maybe you can return the stairs to where they used to go, if that fits into the floor plan you want. It's hard to reproduce the craftsmanship that went into buildings a century ago.
Thank you for showing us how you are restoring this beautiful home. Wonderful! ❤❤❤
🤩🤗it looking amazing. The space and light is phenomenal. You have the view right through to your gardens. Beautiful 🤩. Can’t wait till next time, thank you for bringing us along on your journey. My deepest condolences for the passing your beloved family members. Our dogs do steal our hearts ♥️ , but so delightful that you can draw on your memories of him running around and sniffing out your new home and gardens before his passing 🐾🐾🐾🐾
So sorry to hear about Mutley 😢. Doesn't matter what age it is still heartbreaking when you lose them 💔
Loving the openness of the hall and landing. You can just see what a wonderful house it is 😊
If you go straight down with the stairs; there’s not enough room where they would end. The lovely curve on the banister is so nice.
So sorry about Mutley. Our dogs just don’t live long enough.
Ohhhh... That is so beautiful to see the hallway open up to light and air!!
So very sorry that your fur baby passed away. Its so sad to lose a family member. S hard as you're working, a holiday was differently needed. Love everything you've done to save that beautiful houses. 😊
I would 100% put the stairs back as they were originally. That would make the hallway so much more spacious, and it would make taking things up the stairs easier as well if there are fewer turns.
Disagree. The evidence of the handrail does not suggest any recent modification, and turns add safety and elegance.
@@RicktheRecorder that isn't a Georgian handrail/balustrade. I'm sure it was added later.
The place looks so much bigger already with those walls down and yes move the stairs back.
❤I’m so sorry about your puppy ❤
It looks SO much better! I just love how open and airy and light it all feels now.... love that old red wall color btw!!! Wowie!
Maybe a bit too dramatic these days but still. I do not think that is the original banister then if they curved the stairway? ..I think you should go back to the original orientation of the stairs and listen to your mum about the tree in the entryway....and as far as the stress, I can't imagine the situation is anything less than completely stressful...this is no simple remodel, this is Pandora's world! ...you are raising little children as well!
Very restrained and genteel demolition! I would just slam a sledgehammer into the wall. Great stress reliever (except when you hit yourself)! The foyer area and staircase look great. It is amazing in what good shape everything seems to be. They have acrylic or rubber like material you can use to make a mold of the cornice and fill with resin to make a replacement. Most hobby or DIY stores will have it. So sorry you lost your pup but he was happy "helping" at your new place. Glad you two were able to relax a bit.
I love the stairway hallway!!!!!! So vast and open! I agree the stairs needs to go back where it was originally and if those bottom stairs are the same as the upper part of the stairs, recycle it by re connecting the pieces together! The water tank and pipes, I know you will find a place for the new water heater and pipe access somewhere else. I'm loving this project and hope you continue doing it during the summer months tearing out and demo'ing the rooms as quickly as you can before winter gets here. Good job and keep going and keep filming, even in speed mode lol.
@@andymccabe6712 Good to have more than one opinion and the homeowners can make the final decision after reading the comments we shared. All we have to do is wait and see what they will plan for the staircase, their money, their decisions, their home.
Keep stairs "as-is" for now. Handrail & spindles are nice & you have MANY other projects more critical to move-in. Good progress! 👍👍
A thought about the staircase … if you reorient the direction of the stairs back to the original, isn’t it worth thinking about where you want to go every time you use the stairs?.. if entering via the door behind you, you would have to walk a long way to use the stairs, similarly, imagine coming down the stairs with the intention of going out … you’d have to walk the length of the staircase hallway. The way it is now is more natural for the use of the stairs, and curved stairs are very elegant!
Good food for thought thank you! The stairs layout is definitely not set in stone at the moment :)
Please accept my condolences on your loss of Muttley. I lost a beloved companion dog two months ago, still feels fresh. Great progress on the demo! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Sorry for your loss also 🐾
Wow, what a difference! I do look forward to every video.
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Thank you so much 🥰
The loss of those walls really shows up the elegance of the hallway. The curve of the stairs is lovely. Please keep them as they are.
Now we see the true, intentioned majesty of the place ! That is going to be a very luxurious and beautiful home once again
The staircase Is wonderful. So glad you are putting It back to it"s original position . I love The rectory.
Opening the staircase is awesome! So much lighter 😊
In regards to the cornicing, you could possible make a mould of the existing cornice using Pinkysil (orsimilar). You could then make a plaster cast from the mould, add some fibre into the mix and it will give the plaster patch some strength. All the best, you are both doing so well..
Sorry to hear about your little pup’s passing. Sorry for your loss 🥺
Thanks for sharing your journey on the renovation of the rectory. I understand completely that doing a remodel can be stressful.
Glad your restoring the stairs and etc. .im enjoying your restoration. Thanks for sharing. Ken from Indiana 🇺🇸
Fantastic work, you are a great team. The difference between before and after is literally night and day. Such an exciting project, Christmas tree, swags on the bannister, it's going to be beautiful
Thank you!
The newly opened up stairway is just gorgeous, I can imagine how rewarding that must have been. It's good that you had a holiday, I'm sure it will give you a boost for more amazing transformations. I think there's a kit you can get for replicating moulding, I think it's fairly straightforward. Truly enjoying seeing your wonderful home come to life.❤
WOW!!! What a difference it makes. It is so very nice with the open view!
Saving the mold is easy. Make a mold of the mold and make as many molds as you need. Easyish. 😊
I love the stairs how they are, it looks lovely how they step down gradually. It's quite grand. It looks elegant from The front door. Please don't change them ❤
I like the curve of the stairs gives it character