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My suggestion regarding floors; sand it all down and re-stain it. Don't worry about it matching the old with the new. I think it would add to the charm to show how time has passed in your cottage.
I agree with you on that ❤
Totally agree. Those floors are amazing
I agree. 🙂🇨🇦
From my experience the floorboards will sand down to a uniform pine colour(old and new).Lots of dust😮
Totally agree with sanding floors and restaining with protective beeswax…..easier to care for instead of rugs! Nice project! Could this serve as the headquarters for Rewilding Project?
Another vote for leaving wood floors visible. If there are mis-matched sections, leave them as they will not detract from the aesthetic of the cottage. You can tweak the stain to make them closer in color, but don't hide the patches.
As a US Southerner where early 20th century architecture is rare and ancient, do everything you can to keep those amazing wood floors. We pay good money for wood floors. They give a home a cozy feeling.
Totally keep the wood floors and get rugs. Sand the floors down and stain them. Would be beautiful.
Such a great cottage! Rent a sander for the wood floors and then stain them. Like you said, Julie, an area rug in each room would give each room uniqueness and warmth.
Get a professional if you want a decent job done.
@nicolad8822 I get that but they would save a lot of money if they did it themselves. It's not that hard to do.
I would live in that cottage in a split second!!! Love it!!! PLEASE let the wood floors have their day again - that’s what adds charm to these cottages … leaving some original touches so it can still tell its story!
I also vote to get rid of ALL the carpet and just stain and seal the floors! Carpet is so tacky- particularly in an historic country farmhouse like this.
Nestor looking so grown up and handsome😊
Oh Julie! The floors!!! Use the timber floors where you can upstairs. I love your idea to use rugs over most of the floors up there but leave the wood exposed around the perimeter of the rooms. It would be fantastic. The views are fantastic too! No wonder you'd like to live there, and the rooms are SO BIG!
Great idea!!
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Can't wait to see this renovation unfold. You ALWAYS do such a nice job with them🤗
Love the antique window glass with the bubbles of air trapped inside...
Does Nestor really want to live tthere? Keep those kids close‼️🤗. He needs a workshop, Mom😂
Several workshops it would seem.
I love having Nester in the videos! I love the view! Keep the wood floors! The discoloration is beautiful. ❤
What about Luke?
I would be curious to know if you guys feel the need to pass on the “titles” to your eldest boy in the future? If so what needs to be done now to prepare him? Or do you wait to see if he marries someone that wants to be under all this pressure of keeping Mapperton maintained and in the family? The burden and legacy of it all must be immense. Where will Nestor live? Where will Luke and Julie retire to? The years go faster than you think.😊😊😊 I imagine there is a Trust set up? It’s all so complicated.😮😮
@@Shibalvr not really. You get an accountant and a lawyer.
@@floydiandreamscapes5145 good to know.
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I like how every undesignated space Nestor thinks should be a workshop.
Lovely cottage with great potential.
Yep.. He really wants a workshop :-) I think all regular watchers have developed a soft spot in our hearts for Nestor
I may be wrong but I think Nestor has an agenda😊
Luke, you should put one or two picnic tables along the trail, so people can stop and rest/eat.
Those floors appear to have potential to be stunning solid wood, and I don't believe it would be too difficult to adequately match the color of the newer wood repair to the old, so that it doesn't jump up and say "Look at me, I'm different!!". You could then have your area rugs at any size you fancy.
Dip some of those old doors and replace the skirting boards with taller ones for a plush effect.. what a delightful cottage!
Seagrass rugs and (reject) sheepskin throws.. ok I’m gonna stop there! As for the garden.. 😅 I’m thinking shivering erigerons for starters.. 🍀
It is sure fun to see you working with your son, and he is proving to be quite good as a videographer. Curious to know that his English is clearly based on where he's been raised and schooled and not at all on his American mother's accent. Hope you'll make many videos together!
I’m an American restorationist/rehabber/writer/publicist/keto chef. I love the life you are living! I came to England last summer and fell in love. I came for my mom, who died many years ago from breast cancer. She couldn’t travel so I promised her that I would go someday. My best childhood friend came with me. She knew my mom so it was special. I hope to come back and visit Mapperton. I’m so glad you’re getting rid of the ugly carpet and restoring the gorgeous old floors. Just place rugs of various sizes once you know what furniture will be placed. Oh I would love to come and help you!
What a gorgeous house!! Please keep the wood floors -- they are a gift that many people would pay lots of money to have. I'm sure you can find a stain that will work. The house has great bones, as they say. It will be beautiful after renovations and decoration! I'd LOVE to decorate such a home!
I hope you keep the wooden floors and install claw-foot tubs. A few of the boards may need some tlc, but it can all be stained to match with toners and finishes. What an awesome building. You are the perfect one to handle this job. Maybe get a hold of your decorator for some great ideas.🥰
I actually thought adding a bidet & a Copper Tub 🛀 would be lovely as well…
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I love that Julie is so down to earth! She says, "Wow, that's a big field mouse," and continues on pulling up the carpet. I am so excited about this renovation.
"Wood Louse"
Hello Julie,
What an idyllic place to have a cottage. You are small in build but strong, however, why didn't you hold the camera and let Nestor pull up all the carpets? I absolutely love the cottage, and would LOVE to live there! I am so looking forward to watching the restoration as it unfolds. It will be tastefull and beautiful. I would leave the wood floors, experiment with stains and put an area rug over where neccessary because wood floors are gorgeous.🌹Luke, the re-wilding project is looking really good, and the self-"guided" tours are a great idea. Ben is so calm and articulate in expressing his ideas and work. If I am able to return to Britain in the next year or two, Mapperton will be a definite visit. Thank you both.
Julie leave all the wood floors upstairs, it will be beautiful. What you do is sand them down to raw wood, and then seal them. No need to use stain or try to match stain, etc. Just the raw wood tone will be gorgeous and light, but you seal it with a nice clear finishing coat. Having all the bedrooms with wood floors and gorgeous area rugs will give it a more polished rustic semi-elevated, yet period, look. It’s definitley what you want.
Check out the Pethericks videos on what they have done with their old wood floors in their chateau. Hand sand with an electric sander and restore with Osmo. They turned out beautifully . They used a hand held circular drywall sander not the big sanders you can rent because they found that they can be destructive and hard to handle on old floors. It would be a shame to cover them or paint them. A dark stain would tie the different boards together.
You could use concrete stain in a decorative way rather than recarpeting. My brother used this technique in the states for his bakery. Not only did it save a ton of $$ but added great ambiance and easy cleanup as well. His bakery had an old world feel but this translates easily to many motifs. No worries about dirt/mud or getting the carpet cleaned in between guests either.
Regarding the wood floors, simply sanding snd staining will be lovely. Correct topcoat will also be durable. Easy peasy.
Good idea!! You Could do a paint technique to mimic the original tiles that you wish were there... 🤔🧐
Floors are awesome!!! They tell the story of the cottage!!! I like your idea of rugs in the bedrooms, with the picture frame of wood floors. Just sand and match it in tone, and let them tell their story. We can get "nice, new floors" ANYWHERE!!! We seek authentic Old 🗝️!!!!!! Thank you @ The American Viscountess!!! 😁
Thanks so much!!
Huge bedrooms. So many possibilities. Beautiful house.
Nester should build out his dream house
Beautiful cottage with gorgeous views! I agree with others who have suggested keeping the wood floors. So nice to see Nestor helping you and giving his opinions. ❤
Cotley Cottage is gorgeous! It will make a lovely large holiday let, but Nestor really does need a workshop. Nestor, there are plenty of outbuildings in need of restoration, why not negotiate one with your parents and get to work! I think it's terrific you will be staying at Mapperton and pursuing a career in crafting.
Stain the floors. Can't believe how strong Julie is!
The self-guided rewilding tour is a BRILLIANT idea and sounds amazing 🩷
🇨🇦 That is a dream cottage. 😍. If someone wanted to get away from the rat race of the city this farm house at Mapperton would be the place to go. A week there would be bliss, the view is food for the soul.❤️
Keep all the wood floors ... sanding will bring all the wood to life and once you stain them, the colors will be close. Be careful what you remove, that cute cabinet with shelves in the kitchen is original to the house and adds charm. If the first room floor pretty much just the plywood, either put in a wood floor or tile to match what is already near. In the family bath, OMG leave that lovely long bathtub!!!
For raising money, can you sell the renovation coverage to a media company? In the US there are tons of media company’s that cover renovations. Maybe they pay you, or cover costs of renovation. You might be able to renovate all of these projects for low cost. Alternatively, can you get a sponsor for parts of the renovation; for instance a construction company or vendor that specializes in bathrooms- does the bathroom. Of course you would have to mention them a lot in the video, maybe tag it.
Be super careful if you go that route. Renovation shows in the US have left behind a lot of problems and shoddy work.
@@giovannagallottini Potentially. But remember America tends to kiss the boot of Corporations and worships the almighty dollar. Think of the news if you did a historical manor wrong.
@@MapleTreeatdawn I am not American. Born and raised in Europe. Eight years of Latin and Greek- yada yada. This is not an historical manor. It is an old farmhouse cottage- NOT a manor. I am not suggesting the desecration of the place. I am suggesting practical and cost-effective solutions so the building can be preserved and put to use within the framework of the rebuilding project. The Montagues have their hands full with historical buildings which they can barely afford to maintain. They are looking for ways to preserve the estate and the function of the outbuildings has historically been to generate income for the estate. Let's not make a museum out of this building, please.
For a rentals you want the wood floor or tile floors. They are easier to keep clean. Area rugs are cheap and easy to put down.
Yes please keep the wood floors!
Stain and seal the wood floors. Then use a few area rugs judiciously. Wall-to-wall carpet can easily be damaged.
I would sand and stain the wood floors and use an area carpet. Isn’t it wonderful having a son that will help. I love working with my adult boys.
Yet another vote for wood floors with carpet! Your energy is infectious, and I love Nestor wanting every extra room as a workshop!
Hi, from Bloomington, IL. I have three ideas for Julie. 1. The kitchen is small, so use one of the rooms on the first floor as a dining room. 2. Put in a Murphy bed or a daybed on the first floor. 3. Make the first floor bathroom handicap accessible. More customers would be drawn to Mapperton if there was a handicapped accessible rental available. I am disabled, so I use a rollator to go places. I don't use stairs if I can avoid them. I love the idea of a concrete sealant on the flagstones. And, I love the idea of using faux flagstones where using original flagstones is not an option. Also, extending the tourist season at Mapperton sounds like a good idea. 😊
Ooh I love a good Reno Julie. You and Malcolm will be in your element. Lovely to see Luke and the work getting done on the estate. All good stuff. X
This cottage is giving out Sense & Sensibility vibes. Just love it 🏡
Wow! Restoring a very cool farmhouse and the fabulous rewilding project, all in one episode. Nester is funny. Great work you guys.
OMG, I want that cottage ❤ The estate looks amazing and Luke is hilarious and he doesn't know it 😊
The view is like a painting behind the windowframe. I love this cottage 😍 greetings from Germany
Like a bob ross painting 😂
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I absolutely love wide-plank wood floors; a thorough sanding, staining - no darker than patches we saw. However, given it's to be a holiday let, and given English chilly weather, consider good padding + wall-to-wall carpet. 1-PROTECT those floors for a long future. 2- SOUND + temperature insulation. Parents can keep on partying while kids sleep undisturbed. Extend your rental period into cooler fall weather, maybe into early winter or start earlier in spring, if rooms, especially bedrooms can be kept warmer. Much as I love those wood floors, and would definitely keep any downstairs if possible, upstairs I'd protect those floors with carpet. And try to extend rental period, increase income. ROI matters.
A beautiful house for restoration.
Perfect Vacation Rental. If you include Tour packages of Mapperton. Great Getaway for Girls Weekend Too. Or Bridal Package for Honeymooners!!! Or Bridal House before Wedding.
Great idea to stain the wooden floors and put large area rugs. Have done this in my home.More work initially , but leads to better air quality , and easy rug maintenance.
Julie, don’t worry about not understanding your dear son, I sometimes don’t understand my Guatemalan husband’s Spanish because he sometimes uses words I don’t know as a Mexican-American. 😊❤.
This made me smile so much. So lovely.😁😁
You did black-painted floors elsewhere in UK + Italy. Don't get in a rut. This bright + airy cottage needs lighter, real wood-brown floors. Not too dark.
The Mapperton Estate is simply magnificent. Kudos to you both and your wonderful team. It is indeed a constant, never-ending Labor Of Love.
Beautiful cottage and stunning location. No carpet! Sand and refinish the floors, they will bring so much character to the rooms. Hopefully you can engage Malcolm for design and decor. Can’t wait to see the end result. Good luck with the self-guided rewilding tours. Great idea 👏
that cottage is soooo cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute oh my god!!
ps. justice for Nestor's workshop!! anywhere!!! everywhereeee 🤣🤣🤣
DEFINITELY keep the wood floors, and add rugs. To me, it's always best to do what fits with the historic house, and wall-to-wall carpet isn't it. If you have the original wood floors, let them shine! I think it's cool that you can see the old wood and the new. Like Mapperton itself, it reflects what was done over time. 🙂
The one bedroom with the non matching wood floors it looks like it's got a stamp 1918 on the darker portion of the floor on the window side how cool is that.
It is gorgeous already! it will be a heart melting charmer when finished.
Ooo yes refinish wood floors and use area rug. Lovely project.
So, so exciting to see the fabulous condition that little cottage is in. Definitely save all the timber flooring Julie. A good sanding down and dark stain should make it look pretty much the same colour.
Luke really loves his land, and quite rightly so, it is spectacular. You are all doing such great things at Mapperton. I love these videos!!
What fun! Plz share the history of the cottage. My little house is only 100 y/o and with all wood floors. If you finish the floors and use area rugs, it is good to leave a space as wide as your vacuum/Hoover to sweep around the edge of the area rug. It would be fascinating to have dendrochronology done to age the wooden mantelpiece.
Wow rewilding is coming along nicely what beautiful views 🥰🤗
Wow ! Picture postcard view from the front door !😍
The idea of a workshop on the top floor/attic is Bonkers!
Maybe HOT yoga room!!! LOL😅😅😅😅 but in winter??
Seems most other viewers are in agreement with me about keeping those wonderful wood floors. Potential guests will really appreciate them and it will be much easier to keep the floors clean and in good condition. I love vintage and antique rugs. They are really not so expensive and they wear well, a bit of wear adds to their charm.
Nestor reminds me of my son. Calming, up to help always but confident and cool.
Julie, you may want to consider a faux flagstone treatment on the concrete floors instead of carpet. Not sure about price comparison however. Just a thought.
I have done the faux flagstone treatment on concrete. Man it was a job but looked so charming afterwards.
I think a games room is a good idea (for thd basement). Families/groups like entertainment for when the weather is rainy etc. Maybe a sofa bed, but i wouldn't go for bunk beds, personally speaking (there are lots of bedrooms upstairs).
Simply gorgeous view. Lovely to see Nestor. He's a great co-presenter. G Ire
That's a great idea!
Or a cool Murphy bed disguised as a desk or shelving?
Mom! Nester needs a workshop! 😂❤
Hats off to you Julie for the way you get stuck in to projects - but that house will be freezing, there will be little insulation in the walls and floors (there's a reason why they covered up those cold stone/concrete floors) and single glazed windows. All at the top of a hill - brrrr!
Love how it's called a 'cottage' - it's a pretty sizeable house!
Ugh!
I Wish You Wore Gloves To Protect Your Hands Too Julie(Along With Your Mask For Your Lungs)While Pulling Up Those Old Carpets!
❤️Jacqueline(from across the pond)
P.S. What A Gorgeous Future House And Workshop For You Nester Overlooking The Rewilding Project!))) You Could Even Do Some Form Of Time Lapse Photography Of That Part Of The Landscape From Just The Incredible Kitchen Window Alone!)))lololol
(Since It’s Looking Down And Over The Landscape You Could Even Put A Camera High In One Of The Trees There Maybe And Get A Bird’s Eye Veiw Of Everything Growing Over Time!)))
I'd be S O tempted to dig up the lovely little sapling and mark the spot, replant it in a large pot to let it grew a bit larger, before replanting it again.
Love seeing Nestor ... When will we see rest of the tribe and all of you together? Whatever happened to smaller English Cottage?
I’ve restored 2 houses in rural Ireland. Windows are exquisite but without double/triple glazing house will be damp + freezing cold much of the time. I know from experience!!! I agree that you expose all original floors. Love your channels!!
Not sure window replacement is possible due to the cottage's status as a Grade 2 building
In spite of what Nestor says, stain the lighter floor boards to try to match the darker ones. Close enough works. Nothing is perfect in old houses, and that is part of the charm.
I love the house Julie it's so Sense and sensibility. ❤
Keep the wooden floors! You can always put a big carpet down, so English country style, people will love it. I have no idea how you keep going, you have so much energy
It's nice that you let Nester out for a bit to do his chores. Whether you keep him in the tower or the dungeon he wouldn't get too much natural light. Hopefully it's the tower so there is at least slit windows to let a tiny bit of light in. He must be thrilled when there is some work to do. That must be why he wants all those workshops so there will be more work to do so you will let him out more often.
Oh, my goodness! Your cottage reminds me of the one on Sense and Sensibility! Oh, I hope to come stay here one day! Much love from Texas!
I like someone's suggestion of sanding down the floor and staining and don't worry about color matching. Since a lot of floors will be cold you would have rugs galore in this cottage. Areas can't showcase carpet. Spend more money on insulation and getting the attic loft. What great square footage up there. Also getting that garage? Barn? in better shape which would be lovely.but it never sat right with me that your last choices was veto by the internet....do whatever you think best.
That house is so adorable! Gotta fix it up for sure! so sweet!
The stairwell reminds me of Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson. I could see her sitting down and drinking her tea while all others were crying in their rooms.
You could stain all the upstairs floors a dark stain and it would blend in with old floors.
Love your message. Get out there while you can! My husband and I did a lot of hikes in the past, nothing like the rim to rim, but short hikes in some of our national parks. He now has such severe back problems that he is unable. You are truly an inspiration! Stay safe and keep hiking!!!
Beautiful countryside.
The Canadian prairies are a lot like this for a couple of months a year. Literally nothing but space and nothing to be heard but the real world and you can almost hear the sun.
That cottage is very beautiful I would love to stay there Great fun
I can't wait to see the progress, it is going to be awesome!!!
Another vote to keep the wood floors and use area rugs. The cottage is beautiful with lovely features and views. Can’t wait to see what you do with it 😍😘
Julie has beautiful children.
What are your plans for the attic? Such a huge space would make a great TV/movies/ games room (especially on rainy days) and put a smaller TV in the snug downstairs. Looking forward to this exciting project! 🥰
What fun this will be to watch along. Love keeping all the bedrooms upstairs with the wood sanded and stained. Nothing like a bedroom that you can sweep away the dust bunnies. Goes along with the fresh countryside air. Like the kitchen too. And I also like the 2 bathtubs. Large and deep looking. Best of all fun to rent out now but what a great house for Nestor. He would have workshops everywhere.
I think it is amazing that your son is partnering with you on projects.
It kind of looks like the cottage from Sense and Sensibility with Kate Winslet. “I’m prodigiously fond of a cottage”…
I hope this beauty doesn't give you the grief the cottage did. Good luck!
Julie: this is a most interesing and well formatted program. I realky enjoy the historical value and and reno's
I'm sorry to comment on this again, but when you explored the outdoor shed, being a workshop, your son said, a restoration project for you Julie! Goodness!
Omg Julie 😲
It's absolutely adorable! And you haven't even opened the front door yet lol.
Definitely could use some charming window boxes on the front. Red geraniums would be perfect.
Sand the boards in the floors and they will match. Use Osmo on the floor- several coats.
I am a die-hard wood floor person. Large or small cottage needs wood floors...rugs acceptable but wall to wall rugs or carpets would be wrong. You are all so blessed to have a home, but you own so many adorable cottages, this might be my favorite home so far.
Love learning languages. Awesome Julie😊 Great job👍👍