Reviving Industrial History - The Restoration Man - S02 EP4 - Home Renovation

Join Tim and Emma Verdun as they embark on the restoration journey of a 19th-century engine house, the sole survivor of a once-thriving brick-making works. In the heart of rural Oxfordshire, this passionate couple, along with their three children, aims to reclaim and transform the derelict monument into their dream home. Facing challenges from planning issues to tight deadlines, witness the restoration warriors' race against time to make the building watertight, secure a mortgage, and unveil the mysteries of its industrial past. From structural challenges to unexpected setbacks, follow the Verduns' extraordinary efforts to breathe new life into this historical gem.

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The Restoration Man features architect George Clarke as he explores the UK, discovering unique buildings being transformed into homes. Each episode highlights a different historical structure, like windmills, churches, and towers, focusing on their restoration, architectural significance, and the personal stories of the homeowners involved. This series blends history, architecture, and inspiring renovation tales.

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[mscharylee]

I think it is ridiculous how a planning board can make so much trouble for people who are putting so much money and hard work trying to restore historical buildings which are mainly eyesores until they are completed. The family has done a superb job on this place.

[lpalacios]

So INFURIATING to be broken into twice. This family has earned this viewer’s respect and awe!

[kellyanneree]

What a beautiful family! Those children are so well mannered and grateful for their house! Good job parents, keep doing what you are doing!!! Love the house!

[mollymorgan]

This couple is one of the most practical I've seen on these shows. It was very smart of them to complete the house to make it totally livable and postpone the extension. As it is, the house has all of the rooms they really need, and they don't even have to make any children share a bedroom. Better to get back to work and save up a bit before adding space that's just an extra luxury.

It seems a bit crazy to leave one's job to work on the build, but it appears he did the calculations and realized he was making less than he would pay for a builder's laborer, so that's practical. They seem like one couple who haven't ended up with massive overruns.

It's never a great idea to proceed before you've gotten planning permission/a permit, though. It's lucky they got approved, though it seemed like the official was actually pretty reasonable about ultimately approving the things they wanted. Still, it stinks that the approval process takes so long. I think most people have no idea how long it takes. I certainly didn't expect to wait over about two months to have my straightforward, well drawn, and fully code compliant, non-historic-district deck plans approved here in the US. That set us back to waiting out the winter before building, so I can definitely sympathize with people who think they're starting out with enough time before winter, but are tripped up by the bureaucratic process.

[paisley]

They build a beautiful, warm family home, nothing ostentatious or over the top. Lovely family, perfect home!

[paulhayton]

What a wonderful couple, with that attitude anything is possible, I admire them.

[lupodisol]

Beautiful family, beautiful restoration, fantastic history of making bricks! Bend, Oregon

[melinaellvin]

The children shouting yaaay when getting the extention approved was the cutest thing. It really made my day.
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[kobedeister]

You have done great in making your home. Well done ✨

[sazennonumber]

I can't get enough of these restoration videos with George. Also, I keep thinking how lots of these people end up being broke at the end.. 😥 Perhaps It would be possible to save a bit in unorthodox materials, at least inside. Not sure... but, some of them were at least able to save on labour. This couple was, I think, smart to move in. So sad that someone kept breaking in.

[ncprealty]

This is my favorite episode, the traditional design and interior, it’s warm, welcoming and the family is superb! Wish they were my neighbors.

[CherylSimser]

What a lovely and hard-working family! Amazing job and beautifully well-done.

[garyhopper]

This was 9 years ago I would luv to see a follow up on this family and property!

[nancyn]

This turned out to be such a lovely, cozy, warm home. Love how they resisted the modern decor that so many people like. This wasn't a listed property, and yet the planning dept still has stringent guidelines. So frustrating! Thanks for the upload.

[williamkimmel]

The vandals are absolutely disgusting. Thank goodness this wonderful family didn't give up.
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[dandetmer]

Excellent ooutcome. Very very nice decisions inside. These
Restorers r always with great attitudes and very hard workers. Very determined.

[grahamforbes]

What an amazing job that this lovely family achieved. As a Chairman of Planning in an adjacent planning authority, I empathise with their frustration with local Authority bureaucracy. I hope that during my 4-year tenure in Cherwell, we were more sympathetic to wonderful people like this couple, than the Vale of the White Horse. Initially, I had a similar problem with over-enthusiastic officers. I and my committee quelled their 'jobs-worth' attitude to planning. The greatest achievement of elected members was, in my opinion, Bicester Village. The officers wanted it to be in Banbury, but my committee resisted and we won, to the enormous benefit of our district.

[Dathan]

Oh this was very welcoming. I'm always afraid that I will see a sparsely decorated home with contemporary furnishings. Well Done!

[andreaandrea]

Blessings on the heads of all those who restore beautiful old, (and USUALLY) well made buildings!

[LorraineinPNW]

Such a great family! Hopefully they are still in their beautiful home.