I am so happy that 1 year later Sadie and Stan own this beautiful place. They answered Billy’s request for someone to save it. What an amazing family. ❤from 🇺🇸
I love it - the cameraman says "it's absolutely trashed" ......and Billy says "it's MAGNIFICENT". He has such an eye for what could be done and sees the beauty in the ruins.
The chateau looks straight out of the children’s book “Madeleine “. “In an old house in Paris all covered in vines, lived 12 little girls in two straight lines…” Gorgeous!
I keep thinking that if a cooperative group of about 10 people pooled their resources and invested in something like this, oh, what fun that would be! Decide what it could be used for and go for it.
Michael Petherick explored and filmed inside on his channel ‘ doing it ourselves’ a year ago. It bad inside but still has some beautiful features. Video called ‘the abandoned chateau’
It's in a right sorry state, but somehow it's giving off a vibe of " please show mercy and give me a little tender love and care"... I'd buy it in a heart beat if I lived in France ❤
I was looking over the situation here (Canada) and figuring what I could scrape together... I figure if I need to scrape together money then I probably couldn't afford it. Any interest or desire to own a chateau would have to be scuttled as I am about to retire on old age pension in July. I might be able to travel and visit some day but probably never be able to buy.
Phil, I admire what you, Billy, and other chateau owners are doing to save these beautiful old buildings, but you must use your money wisely so that you can complete the tasks you have started. Maybe someone else will save this beautiful old place.
Had to revisit this video and keep tearing up whenever Billy says someone should save her, knowing that his dear sister and Stan are doing it. What a family!!
It would be a beautiful boutique hotel or bed and breakfast. It could be divided into beautiful high-end apartments. It could be a school again. It's really quite beautiful even in it's current sad state.
A boutique hotel with high end restaurant would suit the building. The few acres that come with it would provide an organic kitchen garden and still leave room for a guests pleasure garden. Good wedding/celebration potential Location is key. How easily accessed is it by major roads and railways? How long to access local places/activities of interest? Does the outbuilding have adequate accommodation for an equestrian centre, even if limited to riding around the countryside? No longterm plan, no survival. There's a very good reason even chateau that can be lived in are so cheap - they cost a fortune to run and maintain. Without their old estates, new business ventures are required. How does this compare to the other place Phil is looking at?
the problem is that's probably somewhere in the middle of nowhere. You won't get many patrons that would come and stay there. What saddens me is that you need to be Elon Musk, Bill Gates or some other wealthy billionare to afford renovating and living in that. It's even too much for someone like doctor, lawyer or businessman.
An issue is that they are not well situated for attracting traffic. Apartments are a great idea, except where is the buyer's place of work or social activity? There is often no public transport option nearby either. Doesn't mean it won't make a great getaway for somebody with the means.
Oh yes.... youtube 'Mucky Mansion' to see it's progress with Sadie and Stan. Temporary fix for leaky roof.... cut squares of lino same size as tiles, go in the loft and place them where the leaks are.... brilliant temporary fix suggested by an old English codger....... I was able to get rid of 12 buckets out of our loft until we were able to replace it properly. Worked like magic.
I think this would be an incredible project for all of the chateau owners on TH-cam to go in on together. A supergroup, if you will. Set up a fund we could all donate to, and set aside 1 weekend a month/1 week every few months where the work gets done. Anyone who wants to show up to volunteer can do so. There are a lot of people who could help with clearing brush, cleaning out the trash, etc.
It would be wonderful if you and Billie started a not for profit that people could donate to them save the buildings you chose. Get a roof and windows or window coverings to keep further damage from happening, then renovate when you can or sell to someone else to renovate but they wouldn’t have to worry with the roof.
Billy should convince the owner to allow a look at the formal rooms in the chateau. That would generate more interest in the building. Out buildings? How many acres?
If you can find a chateau with this price, with a good structure, I would 100% try to convince my partner to go for it. Been wanting to do this for so long and actually have money saved to buy. Just haven't got anything (yet) to restore it. Would turn it into a family home, get my mom and inlaws to live with us.
Billy I see huge potential in this house, it is totally worth saving, buy at the low price, clean out the vines and trees, board up and save it for two years, be because that give you time to do more work on the Convent, hire out to help with the other, room by room, if I had the money I would totally buy this, I see big potential in it,
It would need a new roof just to start with to stop the rot inside, and that would cost far too much just to let it hang around deteriorating for another couple of years. Not really much potential in future use for these big chateau's in rural area's, the upkeep is way to much.
I hope to see someone buys it and Phil shares the restoration with all of us on TH-cam. The place is so huge it would be fun to know some history of the earlier owners and the changes through time.
Yes it is the world we live in. I admire the two of you and the other chateau owners doing your part in saving these chateaus. It does stab you in the heart to see them crumbling into decay. All of the beautiful paneling, plasterwork, staircases, windows, on and on, that make these so special are disappearing. Each one is unique and when it’s gone it’s very, very sad. I hope someone watches this and figures out a way to save it. xx
Its always fascinating looking at properties like this. Unfortunately, the herculean effort required to save this property makes it completely unfeasible.
I agree I'll go halves with You! The walls look strong to me, the roof looks straight also. The leaks can be addressed by checking all the directional channels and any damaged areas removed an wood lats reapaired and original tiles replaced. I grew up in a 16/17 century farmhouse the roof tiles fitted where they touched we had leaks an so on the upper floor we had buckets an tin baths for the most common leaks they never ventured further, an when it snowed it would occasionally drift in through the gaps an we just swept it out so we effectively avoided reroofing for about half an hours work once or twice a week when the weather was exstreme. But this roof looks pretty good from here. Well done for being positive Andreabell go get that Chateau. Unless you can view inside check for rot woodworm find the probable cause of leaks one can't say for certain but from an outside glance it looks in good order. Cheers
@Andreabell. Yes go for it, use your intuition of course. It looks straight an that's very important if the internal floors are intact each level an the water damage is not too detrimental it's got a particularly good look to the walls the construction is very strong. It was mentioned one outer wall was bulging but it looks like a lot of building for what ever the low cash is? My main point is this so often a reroofing job is very expensive it seldom looks as good as the original structure an if it's a straight as this, why can it not be repaired locally sort out any bad roof woods beams an retile useing the original ones. As it's got dormers that helps a lot you can work from them put cross supports so you can work without scaffolding an you can rope yourself to something solid through the open windows. I've even seen folks pin internal waterproof membrane to the underside of the last to stop the majority of water an then just remove the lower tiles an direct the leaks outside. I've no idea where this is but raw land is on the up an up an ultimately you could run it as a stop over place for folks wanting to exsperience what it may be like to take on a place like this, a kinda bed an breakfast totally authentic beat up decrepid chateau style, you'd be fully booked. Best of luck to you!
This is a beautiful chateau! I wonder if you Phil, Billy and Ryan can buy it together. I see how passionate is Billy about saving these beautiful places. I admire him very much! I wish I was able to buy a chateau and live and work ( probably the rest of my life) restoring it. I can only dream.
Every afternoon I wait patiently for everyone’s videos to come out. If I only lived in France….I am very curious on how much the owner is asking. If you could make it weather tight and vandal proof - it would make for a great “future” project.
Yes, Great minds think alike 😊 Billy petherick and Philip couldn't you both buy it and Billy finish the convent while phill starts on it or, put new roof and windows in , secure the grounds then go back to it😊 it's lovely, maybe Philip could start the project in the grounds, pull ivy off, trees out ect. Xx hope we get to see it brought back to life. Xx
@@dawnrudd2496 Noooooooo Billy has apparently much deeper pockets than Phil and I know who would end up bankrupt! Billy needs to finish one project before he starts another.
Phil please buy it and ask for volunteers to help build or demo LoL the house. They can stay an indeterminate amount of time and there's guidelines such as how much work is expected each day. Stephanie's channel seems to do this successfully. Just an idea. Martijan channel is also a roughing build. He only feeds the volunteers. The volunteers camp.
It's a massive renovation job... But you'd have a head-start on Dan. At least it has most of the roof and some floors. Looks like it would be brilliant property when brought back to life again.
Wish I had the money, I'd turn it into apartments. I love old buildings like this. Can you and Billy ask the owners to see the inside? Or if you can fly a drone through it?
Unless you can do it yourself it would cost a fortune. I wish I had that kind of money but I would have a exorcist checking it first. I am terrified of ghosts and spirits.
This chateau looks like a lovely project, multiple levels plus basement(s), but a rather expensive one (actually, a fortune), plus additional outbuildings. The purchase price would be nothing compared with renewal expenses.
The cost of everything has skyrocketed here in the SF Bay Area. I got home last night from a week road trip in the Mojave Desert and thought we'd just get a couple of pizzas to make things easy. SIXTY DOLLARS, I repeat, SIXTY DOLLARS for TWO pizzas! That won't happen again. Geez...
Some how i see 3-4 TH-cam channels working on this project! With a clear vision of what how the results is going to be! Michael should be in it too if he would be interested!
I'm beginning to think so, as well. First, Ryan. Now, Phil. Gwen may have an inheritance, but realistically, how much could possibly be left after the chateau AND the convent? (Rhetorical question!) NOW this chateau???😳 At least with the Basmagnee, that is what might be considered a "mixed use" business. Billy also has a clear vision of the convent as some sort of boutique hotel. However, Billy hasn't mentioned what HE would do with this chateau, which makes me wonder if he's already set things in motion to acquire it. I just pray he hasn't spread himself (financially and physically) too thin!
@@amysbees6686 I wasn't going that deep. He and his family can certainly do as they please and I am more than sure Billy is earning very good money with his videos. Acquiring property is a sound investment in the big scheme of things. That's how the rich get richer.
Billy I love this place and have done 5 home restorations in the U.S. I seriously am interested in moving to France and would like a chateau on acerage. I'm a true historian. How does one get a hold of you to talk to you or the owner to make a purchase. Any info you can provide would be most appreciated. .Thank you, Robert
@@joannehenkie2781 Yes I agree Joanne however I don't know how to connect with him for more information when I've left other comments concerning other chateaus on other channels I never receive a reply. Rather tragic when you have people who are interested
Yep what’s the price and what’s the yearly land tax ? In the uk owning something like this keeps you poor with tax and maintenance, they have tv shows with people trying not to drown in the dept and looking for solutions
I think Billy is thinking of buying this. If he did, he would never run out of projects. These buildings need saving and Billy does have a vision!! 💕💞💕
It needs loving again Billy, I'm sure you have plenty of time in the future to do for this chateau what you're doing now for the Convent!Sadly I don't even have a credit card!❤
Thank you for sharing this beautiful building but the cost to restore is out of reach for anyone at this point but to have shared allowed us to appreciate the beauty of it and admire the prior owners that created it
This is a project that you could throw a million Euro into and barely be making the building sound, let alone anywhere near livable or useable. It breaks my heart to see such lovely buildings fall into such a sad state.
Sad to see these old ladies slowly deteriorate. Even if it’s as cheap as a used car, it’s going to take some really, really deep pockets to rescue this château.
Would it be possible to buy it all, and only restore the other, smaller building? You could perhaps use some of the material from the chateau. After all, there isa limit to the number of chateaux which can be supported by wedding -receptions , conferences etc. Would it be possible to resurrect the smaller at the cost of the larger?
I understand exactly how Billy feels about saving these historic beauties. I fell in love with this Chateau when I first saw it. My husband and I are very interested in possibly saving this Chateau. Would you happen to know if it is still for sale? Love your channel Phil and Angelia. So happy with your restorations. You are awesome and doing a wonderful job.
Hi Phil, You are doing great!!! So wonderful to see you so motivated and enjoying your home the way you want to. Quick question, is the chateau that you and Billy toured a year ago still for sale? The one that you had said was the price of a used car? Thank you Have a wonderful sunny day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s beautiful, and needs to be restored before it’s too far gone. It needs a stone fountain in the middle of the circular drive…(hint, hint)! Hi, from the USA! Love your channel, and keeps an older lady entertained with every adventure😂 Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us.
Would love to know the exact name of the chateau to look it up with the possibility of seeing it in it`s good days. It`s heart breaking seeing something that once was so majestic gone to wreak and ruin.
maybe a bunch of people could buy in as in silent partners, people would do that to feel part of it. that they are saving it, whether they ever step in it or not.
I paid $8000.00 for my used vehicle If I had that amount squirreled away in my night table, plus the money for taxes and building materials, plus enough to hire work men and artisans to restore it. I'd buy it and restore it and modernize heating, plumbing and electricity, I'd snaffle it up and whip it into shape and it would be rented either as a holiday home for people wanting to live in a chateau for their holiday or honeymoon. The grounds would need to be cleared and made safe, no mole holes etc. As I am living in Canada and about to retire to old age pension, I'd have a chatelain live in the chateau and tend the place. and I'd probably come over to France now and then to enjoy and assess how it's doing. It really would be a mind shock to own and live in but as I said I live in Canada and have almost finished paying for the house I live in. Of course if I sold my house and paid off the bit left oweing and got myself to France bought this beast of a house, I'd probably never want to leave.
It is beautiful and most have been quite the place when it was in use. So many of the grand homes in the states have been lost to decay and modern development.
Seems to me 3 buyers each get 1/3 for a "townhouse apartment home" would save it. I have seen homes like this on BBC "Escape to the Country" divided up into 3 or 4 story homes. You own from the basement to the roof why not??? Land 4 acres parking and garages and a pool area I think it could work.
Phil if you bought this you could cycle to the convent every day, it wouldn't take you no longer than 10 minutes to see Billy and you could even borrow his tool's. 🤣
Château de Sive ,bc you'll be hemorrhaging money 💰 restoring it ! Seriously buy it , still worth it . Will be expensive but a great investment. You have to check if the area it's in will let you turn it to B&B or host events all the licenses needed. Not all areas of France let you do that.
This was probably not built in a single Stage, so as the owners became wealthier they added new wings. Would explain its odd shape. Often when they build all in a single go it is symmetrical, or looks near enough symmetrical.
If I was 30 years younger, I would love to take on this chateau, Oh and have an unending supply of money! A person has to look beyond the trashed state. Begin cleaning out the garbage on the inside, clearing up the ivy, etc. on the outside, replace windows, tarp the roof. Then research, is it historical? Is there a reason to apply for grant money? Would money be available? Yes, I would love the challenge, but at 71, with a chronic disability, etc. Dream on girl, dream on! Billy and Phil thank you for bringing us back to this chateau, just maybe a young ambitious person or people would be up for the challenge. We can only hope!
Would've been helpful if you told people where in France it's located & asking price? If you truly wanted it bought & saved.. i could be interested with a little more info?
I would be very happy to live in the stable or whatever that outbuilding is. I would borrow a couple of horses from the Moons. How did I miss these videos last year?
I like your idea about a "go fund me" type of thing! I'm sure the viewers of both of you could collect enough to secure it for a future project! I would certainly contribute!
The plumbing in those old buildings, had a zinc plating electroplated inside of them. If you don't know what you're doing, all of the interior electroplated pipes, will shatter loose in the insides, and ruin all of the plumbing, all over the inside of the building, at the same time. A huge plumbing disaster! Then the wiring. It will probably burn to the ground. It needs to be completely rewired. Next the roof, and the heating. A complete headache.
It is a big building and a bigger task to accomplish to restore this castle, buy my head spins of thinking how beautiful can this jewel of the past van look with a lot of TLC. ❤
I am so happy that 1 year later Sadie and Stan own this beautiful place. They answered Billy’s request for someone to save it. What an amazing family. ❤from 🇺🇸
Watching this a year later. I’m so happy Stan and Sadie have taken on this project!
I love it - the cameraman says "it's absolutely trashed" ......and Billy says "it's MAGNIFICENT". He has such an eye for what could be done and sees the beauty in the ruins.
The chateau looks straight out of the children’s book “Madeleine “. “In an old house in Paris all covered in vines, lived 12 little girls in two straight lines…”
Gorgeous!
What I was thinking too
Agreed 😊
Oh my gosh yessss!
My thoughts exactly ❤
You and Phil can buy it together and start a TH-cam channel and name it , Are we Nuts
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I keep thinking that if a cooperative group of about 10 people pooled their resources and invested in something like this, oh, what fun that would be! Decide what it could be used for and go for it.
Well said.
Love this 💡 idea!!
😂 good idea! 🥜
Michael Petherick explored and filmed inside on his channel ‘ doing it ourselves’ a year ago. It bad inside but still has some beautiful features. Video called ‘the abandoned chateau’
Billy wants this place so badly.
He usually gets what he wants.
@@jjano2320 he is like a spoiled brat!
@@jjano2320 Billy's sister purchased the chateau....
Think you will find that Gwen & Billy purchased & funded...another family project...🇭🇲
Billy Petherick would definitely go through this chateau and take chandeliers and artifacts from it and sell them online
Love how Billy looks at these old buildings. He sees them in their best past glory days! Not as abandoned ruins.❤
It's in a right sorry state, but somehow it's giving off a vibe of " please show mercy and give me a little tender love and care"... I'd buy it in a heart beat if I lived in France ❤
I was looking over the situation here (Canada) and figuring what I could scrape together... I figure if I need to scrape together money then I probably couldn't afford it. Any interest or desire to own a chateau would have to be scuttled as I am about to retire on old age pension in July. I might be able to travel and visit some day but probably never be able to buy.
What price is it? ❤
Hayley, well said! I agree totally on the vibe it’s giving off!
Hopefully someone with money and passion can save this chateau!
Who would have thought that Sadie and Stan would buy this a year later!😮
Phil, I admire what you, Billy, and other chateau owners are doing to save these beautiful old buildings, but you must use your money wisely so that you can complete the tasks you have started. Maybe someone else will save this beautiful old place.
Love it! See the vision of what it can be...if Dan can buy a building that doesn't have a roof, this should be a piece of cake...😅❤
@@dagnyrivers5750 Dan bought something that had, at best, the remnants of windows, let alone not a roof, LOL.
Far too much work for Phil. But Sadie and Stan have the engery and enthusiasm to get this old girl looking amazing
I'm pretty sure Billy's sister Sadie and her boyfriend Stan just bought this chateau.
That is what I was just checking this video out for that same thing!❤
Yes they have 👍🏻
Had to revisit this video and keep tearing up whenever Billy says someone should save her, knowing that his dear sister and Stan are doing it. What a family!!
I am so glad Sadie and Stan now own this place on year later 😊
This just showed up in my feed and was wondering the same thing. I looked at the "Mucky Mansion" page and yes it looks like it.
It would be a beautiful boutique hotel or bed and breakfast. It could be divided into beautiful high-end apartments. It could be a school again. It's really quite beautiful even in it's current sad state.
Maybe time shares by wealthy patrons.
You absolutely need to have a business plan going into this, as Phil mentioned.
A boutique hotel with high end restaurant would suit the building. The few acres that come with it would provide an organic kitchen garden and still leave room for a guests pleasure garden. Good wedding/celebration potential
Location is key. How easily accessed is it by major roads and railways? How long to access local places/activities of interest?
Does the outbuilding have adequate accommodation for an equestrian centre, even if limited to riding around the countryside?
No longterm plan, no survival.
There's a very good reason even chateau that can be lived in are so cheap - they cost a fortune to run and maintain. Without their old estates, new business ventures are required.
How does this compare to the other place Phil is looking at?
the problem is that's probably somewhere in the middle of nowhere. You won't get many patrons that would come and stay there. What saddens me is that you need to be Elon Musk, Bill Gates or some other wealthy billionare to afford renovating and living in that. It's even too much for someone like doctor, lawyer or businessman.
An issue is that they are not well situated for attracting traffic. Apartments are a great idea, except where is the buyer's place of work or social activity? There is often no public transport option nearby either. Doesn't mean it won't make a great getaway for somebody with the means.
Oh yes.... youtube 'Mucky Mansion' to see it's progress with Sadie and Stan. Temporary fix for leaky roof.... cut squares of lino same size as tiles, go in the loft and place them where the leaks are.... brilliant temporary fix suggested by an old English codger....... I was able to get rid of 12 buckets out of our loft until we were able to replace it properly. Worked like magic.
Once renovated, to wake up there in a lovely suite listening to the birdsong, gauzy curtains rippling in the breeze....
I think this would be an incredible project for all of the chateau owners on TH-cam to go in on together. A supergroup, if you will. Set up a fund we could all donate to, and set aside 1 weekend a month/1 week every few months where the work gets done. Anyone who wants to show up to volunteer can do so. There are a lot of people who could help with clearing brush, cleaning out the trash, etc.
Count me in if it is not too far to the South. 😊
Chateau Superheros yes it would take a monumental effort
A year later and it’s been bought 🎉, can’t wait to follow the new owners that’ll bring new life to this magical place
It’s Billy’s sister and boyfriend that have brought it.
Nah...Gwen & Billy bought it !!
So, so sad these places are going to ruin. Once we loose them, they will be gone forever...sad
You need to have a family of 10 or 12 kids to help you, rebuild
BILLY! Step AWAY from the chateau!!
It would be wonderful if you and Billie started a not for profit that people could donate to them save the buildings you chose. Get a roof and windows or window coverings to keep further damage from happening, then renovate when you can or sell to someone else to renovate but they wouldn’t have to worry with the roof.
I don’t think it’s scary at all. It’s absolutely beautiful! Desperately wish I had the money and the means! Love you guys. Hugs from America, Utah!
Billy should convince the owner to allow a look at the formal rooms in the chateau. That would generate more interest in the building. Out buildings? How many acres?
and the price would be interesting
and the name of the Chateau
@@patriciajamieson9020Château de Pannard il est situé à Ernée
If you can find a chateau with this price, with a good structure, I would 100% try to convince my partner to go for it. Been wanting to do this for so long and actually have money saved to buy. Just haven't got anything (yet) to restore it. Would turn it into a family home, get my mom and inlaws to live with us.
Billy I see huge potential in this house, it is totally worth saving, buy at the low price, clean out the vines and trees, board up and save it for two years, be because that give you time to do more work on the Convent, hire out to help with the other, room by room, if I had the money I would totally buy this, I see big potential in it,
It would need a new roof just to start with to stop the rot inside, and that would cost far too much just to let it hang around deteriorating for another couple of years. Not really much potential in future use for these big chateau's in rural area's, the upkeep is way to much.
Keep sharing this. Someone is bound to see it's potential and have the means to make a fabulous family home.
the brickwork and architecture is absolutely 🤯 🔥
TH-cam maybe you could get someone to restore this place.
Why don't you buying this mr YT?
bring back the dislike button 🤯🔥
I'm so glad Stan and Saddie are saving it now
The birdsong was amazing in this video. It’s sad that a rescue of the château isn’t happening.
Cheap to buy, costs a bomb to restore and a fortune to run 🤷🏻♂️ as nice as it is I’ll stick to my bungalow 🤣 I like to be warm in winter
Lovely building. You need to go inside to check it out. I hope it gets some love.
worth having a go it has lovely proportions and facade
I hope to see someone buys it and Phil shares the restoration with all of us on TH-cam. The place is so huge it would be fun to know some history of the earlier owners and the changes through time.
It’s beautiful Billie and Phil , I am not handy like you guys are but come on now , as cheap as a used car ? Get it !
Its so Beautiful.
Someone will buy it. You've given it more exposure.
Great video
Yes it is the world we live in. I admire the two of you and the other chateau owners doing your part in saving these chateaus. It does stab you in the heart to see them crumbling into decay. All of the beautiful paneling, plasterwork, staircases, windows, on and on, that make these so special are disappearing. Each one is unique and when it’s gone it’s very, very sad. I hope someone watches this and figures out a way to save it. xx
Best walk away from that one! The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. 🙏❤️
Its always fascinating looking at properties like this. Unfortunately, the herculean effort required to save this property makes it completely unfeasible.
Nothing is completely unfeasible.
@@LaughingInTiny👍
I agree I'll go halves with You!
The walls look strong to me, the roof looks straight also.
The leaks can be addressed by checking all the directional channels and any damaged areas removed an wood lats reapaired and original tiles replaced.
I grew up in a 16/17 century farmhouse the roof tiles fitted where they touched we had leaks an so on the upper floor we had buckets an tin baths for the most common leaks they never ventured further, an when it snowed it would occasionally drift in through the gaps an we just swept it out so we effectively avoided reroofing for about half an hours work once or twice a week when the weather was exstreme.
But this roof looks pretty good from here.
Well done for being positive Andreabell go get that Chateau.
Unless you can view inside check for rot woodworm find the probable cause of leaks one can't say for certain but from an outside glance it looks in good order.
Cheers
@@alfaubrom I'm going to reach out to Billy. I'd like to find out more.
@Andreabell.
Yes go for it, use your intuition of course.
It looks straight an that's very important if the internal floors are intact each level an the water damage is not too detrimental it's got a particularly good look to the walls the construction is very strong.
It was mentioned one outer wall was bulging but it looks like a lot of building for what ever the low cash is?
My main point is this so often a reroofing job is very expensive it seldom looks as good as the original structure an if it's a straight as this, why can it not be repaired locally sort out any bad roof woods beams an retile useing the original ones.
As it's got dormers that helps a lot you can work from them put cross supports so you can work without scaffolding an you can rope yourself to something solid through the open windows.
I've even seen folks pin internal waterproof membrane to the underside of the last to stop the majority of water an then just remove the lower tiles an direct the leaks outside.
I've no idea where this is but raw land is on the up an up an ultimately you could run it as a stop over place for folks wanting to exsperience what it may be like to take on a place like this, a kinda bed an breakfast totally authentic beat up decrepid chateau style, you'd be fully booked.
Best of luck to you!
This is a beautiful chateau! I wonder if you Phil, Billy and Ryan can buy it together. I see how passionate is Billy about saving these beautiful places. I admire him very much! I wish I was able to buy a chateau and live and work ( probably the rest of my life) restoring it. I can only dream.
Or Ryan and Phil and Billy buy it and it can be the Three Musketeers! LoL I love the chateau though! Ryan needs a home and a project.
Every afternoon I wait patiently for everyone’s videos to come out. If I only lived in France….I am very curious on how much the owner is asking. If you could make it weather tight and vandal proof - it would make for a great “future” project.
Same wait, same question, same thoughts. Great minds and all that.
Yes, Great minds think alike 😊 Billy petherick and Philip couldn't you both buy it and Billy finish the convent while phill starts on it or, put new roof and windows in , secure the grounds then go back to it😊 it's lovely, maybe Philip could start the project in the grounds, pull ivy off, trees out ect. Xx hope we get to see it brought back to life. Xx
@@dawnrudd2496 Noooooooo Billy has apparently much deeper pockets than Phil and I know who would end up bankrupt! Billy needs to finish one project before he starts another.
Phil please buy it and ask for volunteers to help build or demo LoL the house. They can stay an indeterminate amount of time and there's guidelines such as how much work is expected each day. Stephanie's channel seems to do this successfully. Just an idea. Martijan channel is also a roughing build. He only feeds the volunteers. The volunteers camp.
So wonderful that Billy is so passionate about saving these historic gems. Thank you, Billy.
Wonderful old chateau. Thanks for taking us along 😊
It would be a hell of a lot of work but what a house!
It's a massive renovation job... But you'd have a head-start on Dan. At least it has most of the roof and some floors. Looks like it would be brilliant property when brought back to life again.
Exactly. It made me think about Dan. Dan seeing the positive potential and beauty in a burned out chateau is what draws so many of us to his channel.
Wish I had the money, I'd turn it into apartments. I love old buildings like this. Can you and Billy ask the owners to see the inside? Or if you can fly a drone through it?
It is pretty rough in one part, floors staring to collapse. 😮 And that was a year or so ago.....
It would be a real shame to turn it into apartments.
Unless you can do it yourself it would cost a fortune. I wish I had that kind of money but I would have a exorcist checking it first.
I am terrified of ghosts and spirits.
Mary P. Right same as I was thinking. And again YES apartments same as I was thinking
Wish they would fly a drone over!!!
Is there a way we could see the inside of it it would be a nice bed-and-breakfast
Phil I love your inquisitive spirit!!! Just put the recording device in all the windows!!
I hope that lovely dog is doing better!!
I wish the owners would close that beautiful lady up to try and protect her as much as possible.
Council were talking about demolishing it but thankfully it's being saved, youtube 'Mucky Mansion'.
This chateau looks like a lovely project, multiple levels plus basement(s), but a rather expensive one (actually, a fortune), plus additional outbuildings. The purchase price would be nothing compared with renewal expenses.
We need to see inside pictures!!! Please!!! Even tho it's so run down, She's BEAUTIFUL!!!
Michael did a video inside around a year ago.
The 2 of you are great together.
If the foundations are sound then start with the roof and windows. Once it's sealed and watertight you can do the interior at your leisure.
Billy is undaunted!!! It would be so interesting to see you tackle this place.
This is heartbreaking...it needs a saviour.
The cost of everything has skyrocketed here in the SF Bay Area. I got home last night from a week road trip in the Mojave Desert and thought we'd just get a couple of pizzas to make things easy. SIXTY DOLLARS, I repeat, SIXTY DOLLARS for TWO pizzas! That won't happen again. Geez...
Some how i see 3-4 TH-cam channels working on this project! With a clear vision of what how the results is going to be! Michael should be in it too if he would be interested!
I think Billy is talking himself into buying it.
I'm beginning to think so, as well.
First, Ryan. Now, Phil.
Gwen may have an inheritance, but realistically, how much could possibly be left after the chateau AND the convent? (Rhetorical question!)
NOW this chateau???😳
At least with the Basmagnee, that is what might be considered a "mixed use" business. Billy also has a clear vision of the convent as some sort of boutique hotel.
However, Billy hasn't mentioned what HE would do with this chateau, which makes me wonder if he's already set things in motion to acquire it. I just pray he hasn't spread himself (financially and physically) too thin!
@@amysbees6686 I wasn't going that deep. He and his family can certainly do as they please and I am more than sure Billy is earning very good money with his videos. Acquiring property is a sound investment in the big scheme of things. That's how the rich get richer.
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Quite so!
It’s a shame they all can’t be saved
Stan and Sadie to the rescue!❤️
Love these discussions, they are just as interesting as the building.
Billy do what you were thinking on your channel, buy it, roof it, and put a caretaker on it
This place is like Dr. WHO’s TARDIS! It goes on forever. You could not remotely tell how large it is by looking at the front aspect.
Happy to see this chateau given life! So sad for it to have been sitting in decline!
Billy I love this place and have done 5 home restorations in the U.S. I seriously am interested in moving to France and would like a chateau on acerage. I'm a true historian. How does one get a hold of you to talk to you or the owner to make a purchase. Any info you can provide would be most appreciated. .Thank you, Robert
You guys should definitely talk!!
@@joannehenkie2781 Yes I agree Joanne however I don't know how to connect with him for more information when I've left other comments concerning other chateaus on other channels I never receive a reply. Rather tragic when you have people who are interested
Contact Billy possibly his Chateau website email address.
@@lindasymons8361 Thank you so much. I so much appreciate you. The chateau is fantastic
It's a BEAUTIFUL CHATEAU 🏰❤ .....If I had the Money....I would purchase it💃❤️💋
Ohhh I love it! Can’t wait ‘till you start sharing your thoughts on how you will make this chateaux another masterpiece.
I watched twice and still didn't hear the price.... A much nicer and more beautiful building than the one you currently have, Phil
Yep what’s the price and what’s the yearly land tax ?
In the uk owning something like this keeps you poor with tax and maintenance, they have tv shows with people trying not to drown in the dept and looking for solutions
Phil's home and property is beautiful.
Phil, you and Billy NEED this Chateau!!@
I think Billy is thinking of buying this. If he did, he would never run out of projects. These buildings need saving and Billy does have a vision!! 💕💞💕
It needs loving again Billy, I'm sure you have plenty of time in the future to do for this chateau what you're doing now for the Convent!Sadly I don't even have a credit card!❤
Thank you for sharing this beautiful building but the cost to restore is out of reach for anyone at this point but to have shared allowed us to appreciate the beauty of it and admire the prior owners that created it
This is a project that you could throw a million Euro into and barely be making the building sound, let alone anywhere near livable or useable. It breaks my heart to see such lovely buildings fall into such a sad state.
Sad to see these old ladies slowly deteriorate. Even if it’s as cheap as a used car, it’s going to take some really, really deep pockets to rescue this château.
Would it be possible to buy it all, and only restore the other, smaller building? You could perhaps use some of the material from the chateau. After all, there isa limit to the number of chateaux which can be supported by wedding -receptions , conferences etc. Would it be possible to resurrect the smaller at the cost of the larger?
The land around the back was sold in early 2023 for 60,000 and equated to just over 50 hectares.
Billy saving France’s heritage, one château at a time.
I understand exactly how Billy feels about saving these historic beauties. I fell in love with this Chateau when I first saw it. My husband and I are very interested in possibly saving this Chateau.
Would you happen to know if it is still for sale?
Love your channel Phil and Angelia. So happy with your restorations. You are awesome and doing a wonderful job.
Hi Phil,
You are doing great!!! So wonderful to see you so motivated and enjoying your home the way you want to.
Quick question, is the chateau that you and Billy toured a year ago still for sale? The one that you had said was the price of a used car? Thank you
Have a wonderful sunny day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, that place is huge! I really hope someone rescues it; it’s such a shame to see it in so much disrepair.
It’s beautiful, and needs to be restored before it’s too far gone. It needs a stone fountain in the middle of the circular drive…(hint, hint)! Hi, from the USA! Love your channel, and keeps an older lady entertained with every adventure😂 Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us.
Would love to know the exact name of the chateau to look it up with the possibility of seeing it in it`s good days. It`s heart breaking seeing something that once was so majestic gone to wreak and ruin.
Michael did a video of it inside too
maybe a bunch of people could buy in as in silent partners, people would do that to feel part of it. that they are saving it, whether they ever step in it or not.
Ok, I really need to see the inside now!! Enough teasing lol!😆
Stan and Sadie will save it.....We will love the watching!
Literally just finished Billy's video when this popped up xD
I paid $8000.00 for my used vehicle If I had that amount squirreled away in my night table, plus the money for taxes and building materials, plus enough to hire work men and artisans to restore it. I'd buy it and restore it and modernize heating, plumbing and electricity, I'd snaffle it up and whip it into shape and it would be rented either as a holiday home for people wanting to live in a chateau for their holiday or honeymoon. The grounds would need to be cleared and made safe, no mole holes etc. As I am living in Canada and about to retire to old age pension, I'd have a chatelain live in the chateau and tend the place. and I'd probably come over to France now and then to enjoy and assess how it's doing. It really would be a mind shock to own and live in but as I said I live in Canada and have almost finished paying for the house I live in. Of course if I sold my house and paid off the bit left oweing and got myself to France bought this beast of a house, I'd probably never want to leave.
It's stunning and needs to be loved back to life.
It is beautiful and most have been quite the place when it was in use.
So many of the grand homes in the states have been lost to decay and modern development.
Seems to me 3 buyers each get 1/3 for a "townhouse apartment home" would save it. I have seen homes like this on BBC "Escape to the Country" divided up into 3 or 4 story homes. You own from the basement to the roof why not??? Land 4 acres parking and garages and a pool area I think it could work.
agreed
Phil if you bought this you could cycle to the convent every day, it wouldn't take you no longer than 10 minutes to see Billy and you could even borrow his tool's. 🤣
Château de Sive ,bc you'll be hemorrhaging money 💰 restoring it ! Seriously buy it , still worth it . Will be expensive but a great investment. You have to check if the area it's in will let you turn it to B&B or host events all the licenses needed. Not all areas of France let you do that.
That chateau is cool but it looks like a wing was taken down or not built on the side with the big tree. It is pretty!
A tower may have been taken down. Defensive towers often were.
This was probably not built in a single Stage, so as the owners became wealthier they added new wings. Would explain its odd shape. Often when they build all in a single go it is symmetrical, or looks near enough symmetrical.
If I was 30 years younger, I would love to take on this chateau, Oh and have an unending supply of money! A person has to look beyond the trashed state. Begin cleaning out the garbage on the inside, clearing up the ivy, etc. on the outside, replace windows, tarp the roof. Then research, is it historical? Is there a reason to apply for grant money? Would money be available? Yes, I would love the challenge, but at 71, with a chronic disability, etc. Dream on girl, dream on!
Billy and Phil thank you for bringing us back to this chateau, just maybe a young ambitious person or people would be up for the challenge. We can only hope!
Would've been helpful if you told people where in France it's located & asking price? If you truly wanted it bought & saved.. i could be interested with a little more info?
This is a fascinating looking building and it would admirable of anyone who has deep enough pockets to make it happen!
I would be very happy to live in the stable or whatever that outbuilding is. I would borrow a couple of horses from the Moons. How did I miss these videos last year?
I like your idea about a "go fund me" type of thing! I'm sure the viewers of both of you could collect enough to secure it for a future project! I would certainly contribute!
The plumbing in those old buildings, had a zinc plating electroplated inside of them. If you don't know what you're doing, all of the interior electroplated pipes, will shatter loose in the insides, and ruin all of the plumbing, all over the inside of the building, at the same time.
A huge plumbing disaster!
Then the wiring. It will probably burn to the ground. It needs to be completely rewired.
Next the roof, and the heating. A complete headache.
No Billy. Just no! 😢
It is a big building and a bigger task to accomplish to restore this castle, buy my head spins of thinking how beautiful can this jewel of the past van look with a lot of TLC. ❤