Renovating A $155K Mansion In North Carolina | Unlocked
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- Abby and Trey Brothers live in a 6-bedroom mansion in Aberdeen, NC. They bought this 109-year-old home for $155,000 and renovated it for $268,000.
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Renovating A $155K Mansion In North Carolina | Unlocked
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I live 5 minutes from this house, and I used to drive by in awe of it’s historical glory. They really have made it sparkle again.
How safe is the area? Aberdeen is around some of the cities with the highest crime rates in NC.
I live close by as well in Raeford! So cool! This house is STUNNING!!! 😍❤️
@@WilliamTheMovieFan It's a pretty safe area. Not sure what cities you're referring to but it's a good 20-30 minute drive from places that used to be known locally for crime. The area has exploded in growth over the last 20 years or so, nearly doubling in population.
@@LulaMae21 well cities and towns around that area are listed as areas of high crime, such as Raeford, Rockingham, Albemarle, Fayetteville, and some others. It seems Aberdeen is surrounded!
I live in Robbins about 20 minutes from this house on a 188 acre farm. When I was younger people would have parties there many parties there. I was there when a guy from Carthage fell through to the ground floor drunk but he was lucky with just a twisted ankle and some scratches. The area as far as taxes its expensive but the cost of living in that area is very cheap. We have so many farms in that area its insane. The crime did go up but again population in that area has now almost tripled but for the most part very friendly people. Depending on the lifestyle you live with golf courses everywhere expensive food places yea it can be expensive if you live that way. That area is considered very safe they have more cops plus private security everywhere because of the golf courses. I live outside of Robbins nothing but woods and farmland and people who make pottery.
This could have been 45 minutes long and I would have loved every second. LOVE how they saved and restored so much!!
Right I felt like it was too short
I wish it was longer too!
@@kimberlykidd3755 that is what she said. hehe
It could have been 8 episodes that were each 45 minutes long showing the actual work and I think everyone would have watched all of them. I would have loved to see what the workmen did to accomplish this. It is a beautiful house.
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So wonderful to see people RESTORE old homes like this rather than buying an old building, gutting it, and turning it into something completely modern without all of its character.
Yeah, now they're gonna have to suffer with all the problems that comes with an old house.
If you rip out everything inside that made it unique, make it look modern, and put down gray vinyl faux floors I'd honestly rather see the home torn down and the pieces go to a restoration group that can use them to save another old house. It's always such a shame to see a 200 year old house that looks like crap because someone remodeled it in a way that will look dated in 3 years.
Ugh, Ikr? Modern architecture is so bland. Architecture slowly went down the drain after the 1940s....
It really boils my blood because it’s like what if I go into your house pull out your family photo album and I color over your grandparents pictures and make them look different because I felt like their outfits were dated and needed a makeover?
Houses (especially ancient ones) are pieces of art created by many people from the past and should be respected for what they are! These younger people need to start buying new houses and leave these relics alone!
Id glady do it but I live in CA and if we did this type of reno here it would be 500-600k for the house plus 800k-1M in reno. Not very many people have that kind of money lol
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@pop Sarah I remain poor due to inflation lol. Family was way poorer than I am now growing up. I went to the military after high school. Did 6 years got out. Have two degrees and still feel poor. Idk maybe it’s my upbringing 😂 never satisfied.
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This is how most supernatural/horror movies start. They are brave souls…although the husband looks like he is little frightened and has seen things he isn’t telling anyone about. All joking aside, I agree with a previous comment that this should be it’s own series. They did a beautiful job renovating the house (kitchen and bathrooms are perfect!) and refurbishing the furniture. I like that they didn’t overdo it on modernizing the entire house, and they kept a great portion of the original details.
I’d be completely creeped out by the potential past of the home. Sinks in bedrooms sound like servant quarters 👀 ...
What saved this house from being haunted is all of the windows and doors were either busted out or open so No spirit could reside there they had the freedom to leave.
You spoke my mind.
I'm glad someone said it 😁 it's a beautiful home and they did an amazing job restoring it. But I wouldn't be able to get a good night's sleep because of potential paranormal activity 🤭
I noticed a few of us umm…darker tone people say the exact thing. I wonder how many folks have been murdered d here.
This could honestly be its own series.
@Everything Videos What do you know???
Thank You for sharing. Beautiful people and living your greatest life.
So nice to see.
@Everything Videos joke !
I would watch it!
Basically the plot of a movie from 1986 called "The Money Pit" starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long.
Love the restoration work and that they did not build a “new” home and kept its structure. Houses like these are built to last.
Part off the reason their home increased in value so much is that the area has grown immensely in recent years. They did a fantastic job!
What a killer restoration! I'm amazed you could do it for that price. I've seen plenty of money pits that $500k would barely scratch. Fantastic job guys!
Probably helps that they live in North Carolina with a lower cost of living
Smaller local area contractors are probably less likely to rip them off too. Especially with them being locals themselves!
Even for that location $200k seem way too low
Oh I LOVE old homes so much! They will never be able to duplicate those old homes. The character, charm, uniqueness of those old homes just hits my soul…
This is so cool. According to my mother, this was my great grandfather Bishop’s home and she would visit during the summers as a child.
No way! That’s amazing 😊
@Robert Lindsey interesting. Do you know why the home was abandoned?
@@tvs9978 If I remember correctly, GGD Bishop was married 3 times and the descendant that inherited the home was from his 3rd marriage and somewhat estranged from the rest of the family. She didn't want it, but wouldn't sell it either. My mom's brother tried to buy it many years ago so he could restore it and she wouldn't even talk to him about it.
@@robertlindsey1138 aww thanks for responding. That's sad. I see so many family disputes resulting in beautiful architectural gems being left to rot where I'm from too and it's such a shame. We forget that the people who built them spent a lot of time, effort and money to create an asset to pass on. Thankfully your great grandpa's has been restored.
@@tvs9978 It’s haunted.
As a North Carolinian I am so proud of what you’ve accomplished! God bless you and your family in this lovely old home!
I have to say thank you for saving this jewel. The newer houses cannot compare to these masterpieces with the built in storage cabinets and gorgeous solid wood floors. Great job and this home will give you both many years of happy memories.
They nailed the stain of the wood throughout... that dark walnut looks killer on that house. Great job guys!
Thank you for saving the Grand Old Lady, you have done her proud, she has a family again!!!
Makes me wonder why I have to spend $4.7MM for a house like that in Vancouver......Great job and makes you realize that there is value out there
Ya.. Can someone explain why Canada being so large have one of the most expensive real estate in the world!
Vancouver is a way way better place to live than here. More to offer overall.
@@endi4654 Canada may be large land wise but the majority of the population all live in the very lower portion where winter is more manageable, closer to the US border. & Unlike the US where there are a lot of decently sized and large cities, there aren't as many in Canada. & People are willing to pay a lot to be/stay in Vancouver. It's a big city with everything that offers. Shops, good food, different people, culture and entertainment. And mild winters too.
@@tikusblue I live in NC and the winters are barely manageable here the older I get. I’m 38!
@@shawnoncall A matter of opinion.
I remember finding these two when they first bought this house - so excited to see what they’ve done with it
What a beautiful family and a beautiful home 😍💜. I like how intentional they were about keeping/restoring the original design of the house.
What a dream house! They did a beautiful job!
I’m so glad this family saved this beautiful home. It’s so beautiful 😍
I love all the original hardwood features-the staircase is my favorite.
I love when people restore beautiful, graceful, old houses.
Absolutely gorgeous! I'm so glad that they decided to keep most of the antique furniture that was left behind, even if repurposed for a bathroom sink. People in 1913 purchased their furniture, expecting to use it for their entire lifetime and even their children's lives. Whoever bought it would be thoroughly pleased that it is still being used 110 years later!@
Just driving through the Sandhills area of NC, you quickly realize it has some of the best homes in terms of historical architecture. The homes are historical masterpieces from Sanford, Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and others nearby.
My home is in Aberdeen and is Historical. It's one of The Blue Houses ...
I say most of the historical homes built during this time are hands down some of the best built. These structures are solid as a rock and this crap they build now could not stand the test of time, compared to these amazing detailed structures. This was worth every penny they put into restoring it and got a great deal restoring it. I'm in the sandhills area and love old structures everywhere, because they just don't make anything like they use to. :{
I live 30 minutes away and go to Aberdeen very often. Lovely place to live with beautiful homes
"There was just something about it that made me say we'll make it work."
That's called money. Money will make that work.
And most likely a good deal of hard work of their own as well. Either way- well done.
A project like this needs someone to LOVE the property. It's Wonderful this couple has the passion & motivation to take it on.❤
Wow 😯 you guys did a beautiful job . I’m so happy when people renovate old homes that have so much character instead of buying new homes that all look the same .
It's truly beautiful! I love that you didn't tear it down, others would have. Phenomenal workmanship!
Great video! We bought an abandoned house and started renovation!
I love old homes like these. They feel cozier and with personality.
That is a stunning home!! They did a beautiful job restoring it. I love how big all of the rooms are. And, of course, the staircase and floors are the stars of the show!
What an amazing house! Am so thankful you “rescued” it & created your forever home! ENJOY!
First, Thank you for restoring this beautiful mansion. I can see the love you both put into the renovations. You have done a wonderful job. What a great legacy that you’ve made for your children. Have you thought about opening up your home for touring at certain times of the year? For example, Christmas or one month out of the summer. Charge a fee to recoup some of the money spent on renovations. The history is very interesting and important to the community. Thank you for the tour.
What an amazing transformation! So richly blessed to be able to raise your family in a home you plan to hand down to your children. A home like yours would be a multi millionaire house here in Southern California.
A house like that in Toronto, depending the property size, starting about 5 m.
I love how they trusted each other with this decision...home ownership and renovations this massive are not for the weak! Beautiful partnership and rewards. Enjoy. 🏡🙏🏾
It's sooooo beautiful!! I love how they decorated not too much furniture but just enough.
My friends D and L lived in this home for two or three years in the late nineties. It would have been vacant afterward no more than 20 years, at most. I would drive in from Charlotte every other week and we’d have band rehearsal in the front room on the right. I only spent the night a few times, b/c what sounded like a rocking chair in the attic above one of the bedrooms freaked me out. D and L weren’t spooked like me. There was what was once a beautiful garden on the left side of the house. I wonder if it survived. It was a dead end at the time, which added to its allure.
What an incredible home, gorgeous! God bless you for rescuing that mansion🌹🌹🌹
Always good to see a unloved home brought back to it's former glory. It's stunning. Wishing the family long and happy years enjoying their home.🤗🇬🇧
Beautiful & Kudos for keeping & incorporating the antiques 😊
I have nothing but respect for this young couple..!!! To take on that type of task and knock it right outta that ball park is simply amazing!! Well done to you both!! Incredibly beautiful..!!
It makes me so sad to see so many beautiful and historic homes just crumbling into the ground. This is so beautiful and such a dream come true.
Of all the homes I've studied for the last year, this is, hands down, the most beautiful one. My God it's simply breath taking.
🙏🏻I'm So Happy for you both. 🖖🏼
The same exact thing happened to the historic home that I grew up in. It had been built by a Gilded Age industrialist, but the family had abandoned it for 17 years. When we pulled up, some swami was cutting a check on the spot to the guy who had bought it from the family, & my Mom told his that he wouldn't accept the money because God intended for her to raise her children in that house. He thought that she was crazy, but she ended up with it. We pt a new roof on it & were forced to replace the coal burning furnace the first winter when it went out & blew coal dust all over the house & Christmas decorations. Then, we redid the kitchen & family room four years later. Three years after that, my parents did a soup to nuts renovation complete with new plumbing & wiring, refinishing the original hardwood floors, & redecorating with reproduction hand-printed wall paper & oriental rugs in every room, & finally they bought a house full of antiques. They were VERY careful to be historically accurate. And, my mother DID raise us in the house. To this day, nothing touches my heart like a historic home that is a diamond in the rough that just needs love & someone who can see beyond the current dilapidation to see the grand old lady that it used to be - oh & DEEP pockets.
OMG beautiful reno! So much work too.
This is absolutely beautiful! Great job on the renovation!
A truly beautiful home! I live in neighboring Richmond County, NC and purchased a home built in 1915! Those that come to visit beg me not to touch the floors since all, but one room, are original and quite beautiful. Over time, I've come to understand their importance to the home. A bit squeaky, but that adds to the charm! The windows were another story though, also original, but they had to go...my winter bills were the best indicator! I hope you enjoy your home as much as I'm sure to enjoy mine! Happy days to you and yours!
You have made such a lovely forever home and hopefully your children will want to keep in in the family. I applaud you for your foresight and hard work to restore this gem of a home. Thanks, for sharing.
They did an amazing job!
Those sinks in the bedroom enabled the occupant to constantly be presentable. Freshening up and dressing for meals, for times someone would call (appear at the door), and constant shaving for men. Period homes in Europe with multiple guest rooms often have a sink in the bedrooms. This frees up the shared bathrooms and keeps those spaces available for bath or toilet use. Currently designers are pushing homeowners to install sinks in boys and guest rooms. A nod to the vintage ways.
I was scrolling through all the comments as I knew someone would be able to explain the sinks in the bedrooms. Thank you!!❤
@@dalayneygirl8059 We get by with a little help from our friends, right? 💞My pleasure.
I bet that the house didn’t originally have so many bathrooms. There may have been one bathroom when it was first built, and then the sinks in the bathrooms were used to freshen up in between actual baths.
I have only seen this in UK, Ireland, and Scotland. on shows on TH-cam or whatever; One of the few American restoration projects I have seen----do more, do more
I’m 66 years old and have been doing this type of work since I was 17. I love old homes, back when people took pride in their work. You did a phenomenal job! Great ideas! I wish I could have been involved with it!
Amazing home! You guys did a fantastic job on that house, it's absolutely Gorgeous, would love to have a house like that. So glad it wasn't torn down. The architecture and character of the house is so wonderful. Your house should be in a magazine.
My family is from Laurinburg! Right down the road!! It is so heartwarming to see life breathed into these older homes.
So beautiful! The paneling is to die for! Love that they kept as much of the original woodwork as they could.
You guys are amazing, not just save the houseboat the furnishings as well... AMAZING! Beautiful work.
The most amazing part of this is that they renovated this house for 270k. I looked at this house (online) when it was for sale and honestly thought somebody would just bulldoze it.
I'm so happy to see someone who wants to restore old homes instead of just building something new.
Congrats guys, you made that property a dream home even better than what we see on those TV shows. My wife and I are also living in a home that we bought last year. The house is 16 years old and was in a perfect condition but we both had the same feeling when we came in the house the first time we had a visit with the realtor. We were lucky to find it and could reach out a deal with the seller. It's important to feel home when you get home. Enjoy and lots of happy moments for you.
The fact that the restoration cost under $300K is astonishing today!
Beautiful renovation…glad they kept its original bones…because I love vintage houses.
They absolutely outdid themselves, seeing how trashed it was. Excellent job.
this is fabulous. Amazing job. The best part for me is your bathroom. Just adore the twin shower and how you did the wall around it. So unique.....So jealous that you found this amazing home and how you renovated it. Keeping the old furniture and revamping each piece, you must be so proud.....All the very best to your family.....Western Australia
I sooo appreciate amazing people like you to restomod this amazing home! God bless you both!
What a beautiful home, so big, open and spacious. I like they kept so many antiques and the style/character of the home, just stunning.
$268,000 restoration cost??? WOW!!! That is amazingly affordable.
Looks absolutely amazing
😊✌🏼
They borrowed $400K. In order to qualify for that they make over $1M a year.
Also so fast, only 9mo
Beautiful home, great job
What a beautiful home. Glad you saved it --so much character and history.
This is a real treat. Amazing restoration and preservation effort. Easily a forever home.
What a beautiful home. I love the “before” photo shoot too. Congrats on your achievement
I love how much of the original home y’all restored UGHHH BEAUTIFUL
Who else was thinking of horror movies in old mansions all through the video
It may be the first time that I love how the renovation stays true to the character of the house and the original woods and furniture❤❤❤
Omg what a fantastic labor of love, especially the furniture. Beautiful home,I love NC❤️
An OUTSTANDING restoration of a magnificent home! I hope that one of the antique pieces that has been or will be saved is that lovely old upright piano. Hopefully the were able to reamalgamate the finish, as refinishing changes the tone. The cabinet appeared in decent order. New strings, felts, and hammers are not cheap but they are very much doable. Like old homes, old pianos are incredible and so many people think nothing of spending a fortune on a new one when saving an old one results in a lower spend and a higher quality instrument.
Considering all that they accomplished the price and timeline were well done. Excellent job, I'm sure the original builders/owners would be proud.
Absolutely jaw-dropping! Aren’t the rooms absolutely enormous - the restoration is very tasteful and authentic looking. It looks like the mansion has extensive grounds that could be made into gardens to match the house.
I grew up just down the road in Rockingham but missed this one somehow. Love older houses because of the charm, architecture and fine construction. What a deal this was...not to mention gorgeous.
I'm just across the river bridge in Lilesville. I love old homes and I love to see them restored.
You did an amazing job. It looks very homey and grand at the same time.
Make many wonderful memories in your forever home.
Amazing couple and home! Something so rare these days. I’m praying God’s blessings on your sweet family. Future updates would be great and about your land and more history about your property. Thank you for sharing ❤️
What a cool restoration. I like the minimalism and old mixed with new, modern. Thanks for not cluttering it up furniture, paintings, and knick knacks, etc. ; ) Thus, the renovation looks even more spacious with lots of breathing room. I also like that you kept the paint and furnishing neutral colored for the most part without dark paint and dark furniture, thus, making the renovation look even more "light and airy". This renovation reminds me of the 3 story house renovation (the only 3 story house renovation on the show) in Waco, TX on the former Fixer Upper show on HGTV.
it is great that beautiful homes like these are saved and restored
I used to live in that house! My mother rented it. There is a staircase from the back kitchen to servants quarters in the attic. The attack was massive. It’s a shame that Elva let it fall apart. It used to be stunning!! 🤗
This is amazing! What a lovely house and great work restoring it and keeping the original charm. Very tasteful and classic.
The lady reminded me of Kate Holmes (Dawsons Creek). Calm and serene and determined. As a couple they appear so well suited. This is indeed a mission and to have the vision is inspiring. I hope they will be super happy in their home.
Never went inside this house. I own a business and one day my customer asked for a ride home. I was blown away when I pull up to this house straight out of a horror movie. Said to myself this must be a joke because nobody would be living in this falling apart house. Wild to see it now.
So the customer lived in this home? Or near it?
@@jessicarichards9540 Yes .....For a year + .
@@richardthomasmirabito4197 that's a cool story sir. I'm wondering why there isn't any lamp posts on the pathway clip they showed with them standing there. I mean wouldn't it get really dark in the night
@@Shayy675 most people in the country do not have lamp posts everywhere. Yes, it gets dark. The dark won't hurt you. If you want lights, live in the city.
That is the true meaning of the word, "home". Well done folks. Fantastic to see a young couple doing it right.
You both have a wonderful talent!! It's so great seeing the restoration of beautiful properties such as this! We need your touch in Elizabeth City !
That's gorgeous no wonder yall fell in love with it and it's a Home you can pass down to your children...Im rooting for yall...I love seeing others who love and restore old homes especially like this ❤
Absolutely beautiful what they did with this house. I would have fallen in love with it as well.
You guys are what keeps America great what a wonderful loving family God Bless
OMG, love this house, so beautiful!!!
Very happy for you and your children. I hope your family stays there for another 100 years!! Keep adding to it (gardens, walkways, patios fencing, gates, outbuildings, etc). Buy any available land around it, if you can!
GOOD LUCK & BEST WISHES
The house started with some good bones! I always love restorations, old made new.
I love how simple your decor is, everything seems about not cluttering it. Amazing, enjoy!
Haunting of Hill House vibes, anyone? lol
Yep. Reminds me of the movie.
I love what they did with the mansion, but the most beautiful thing is all the antique furniture they salvaged, and the floors to me looks like they made a wise decision on purchasing that beautiful mansion, I just love it
I really wish this was longer. It seemed like a ton was cut out mid conversation. The transitions did not flow. I had to follow them on IG because their house is so beautiful.
Stunning job restoring the old house, I applaud your efforts and a for doing a great job !! Love what you've done !
What a great couple and they have done such an amazing job and kept this old beauty rather than tear it down like most people! I applaud your vision and what you have achieved
That is a big home. Fabulous, too. Looks stunning. Love that large porch.