The Best Preserved Medieval Home In Britain | American Viscountess

Pitchford Hall in rural Shropshire is an immaculately preserved half-timbered house, lost by the family in 1992 but reclaimed 25 years later through the efforts of the family. The land was first deemed sacred by the ancient Romans who discovered a natural spring of pitch oil, giving the home it's name. Restoration efforts involve repairing the house's exterior with traditional medieval methods, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

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[esmeraldagreen]

I can't believe the amount of jealousy and envy fueled comments. I am glad that this lady was able to recover her family home after 25 years of work and sacrifices, good for her. The repairs alone will support dozens of contractors for years. Once the house id finished it will provide income for many employees.

[markorollo.]

i'm from working class Oldham, not working due to a disability, still living in the semi detached house my parents bought nearly 50 years ago and i love this stuff, some commenters need to get over their obvious chip on the shoulder bitterness and jealousy.

[leighcunningham]

HOPE they decide to do a YouTube channel dedicated to the house's renovation. It will definitely help towards funding the repairs.

[rolux]

I am very fortunate that I live in the building my ancestors build between 1720 and 1760.

It’s also a half timbered house, but much smaller (around 280square meters living space) and it is in Germany, not England.
We are regular working folks that had some animals and centuries back there where big ponds that my ancestors tended to and they where the sole fish “producer” of the region.

I am unbelievably grateful that I can live in this amazing house with all the history of my ancestors together with my lovely wife.

It is in perfect living condition, however it’s not in its original state like it was back then.
It got repaired and renovated over the centuries so people can keep living in it.

But the inside of the house, the openly visible half timbered walls, the crooked little rooms etc still show its age on the inside and make it so incredibly comfortable for me.

I really hope that when I have children, at least one of them will continue to live in this house and give it to their children etc.
I want this house to be a place of stability and peace for my extended family (and friends also).

Whenever they want to come somewhere and have it comfortable they can live here.
Whenever a friend needs a place to stay they can stay in our house since we have more than enough space, the whole first floor is fully furnished with bedroom, living room, multiple bathrooms etc which are completely unused, waiting for visitors.

We are definitely not rich, but are fortunate enough to have somewhat good jobs at around 30 so we can’t talk about owning such an incredible mansion, but what we have is still very dear and important to our hearts!

[PablaMMoore]

What a stunning property. I am glad they were able to buy it back into the family.

[rebeccaboudreau]

Pretty amazing that they were able to save this huge piece of human history.

[dajanaspaargaren]

I have to say, watching this video made me happy. It is one of the best things I have watched on YouTube.

[yogalandawellnessyolandati]

What a lucky little boy to be able to grow up in this beautiful, historic, gently-haunted house with all of those amazing grounds to roam. I hope he has lots of cousins and friends to come over. It’s the childhood of dreams. I love dthis episode, amazing!

[ML-jwcd]

This is true love. Supporting your wife throughout this journey is heartwarming.

[bettyir]

Oh, to own back your childhood home. Memories from times past to future memories.

[cb]

I got married at Pitchford church just behind the trees and remember Rowena sometimes coming to church. I can’t believe they got it back - it was so sad to see it empty and neglected for so long.

[jenniferantoniewicz]

This place is STUNNING!!! From someone who comes from a massive loud, busy, dirty American city in Wi this place looks like my idea of Heaven. The beautiful land and trees and fresh air and the house 😮 it just kept going and getting bigger and more amazing at every turn.. When Julie said it was like an Alice in wonderland feeling i couldn’t agree more. I felt a Secret Garden meets Alice in wonderland lol I could only dream of seeing a place like this in real life. I am so happy the family was able to get it back and make it stunning again. Those children will have some amazing stories to tell as they get older. And that treehouse 🥰everything about this estate makes me happy. The priest hole and the attics and bell tower the amazing land just WOW!!!!’

[justme]

I love how England has families that have lived in homes for generations and I love all the history there.

[gaslitworldf.melissab]

I'm thrilled for the family and for the artists who get to rent the workshops. They get to be creative and support and revive a piece of English history. Once is gone. There is nothing more to do.

[jaclynroth]

People mentioned the bad comments but I don’t see them. I’m glad that I’ve only seen positive ones. Preserving homes is such a monumental task. Only a few minutes in but already love it. (Update) I’ve now seen the negative comments…wow 🤦🏼‍♀️

[Jules-ixih]

I'm in Australia. There are no houses here like Pitchford Hall, so it is marvellous to view this program. Really admired the ladies for swimming, and the library was wonderful. Best thing was the enthusiasm of all concerned. Thanks.

[mariar]

Wonderful. So happy that lovely family got their home back again. Truly a remarkable property.

[thoughtank]

I love the mother. She is so down to earth and a gentle soul, for someone who grew up in an aristocracy. Kind of goofy, but in an adorable way.

[ninamoores]

We moved toShropshire in 1991 and I remember reading about Pitchford passing out of the hands of the family who had been there for centuries….and what a heartbreak it must have been for them.( I can well imagine how I would have felt) …..so it’s wonderful to hear they have got it back. So often these beautiful houses are lost to the people who love them and then terrible things happen…..they end up mysteriously burning down ( insurance!!) This happened to beautiful Parnham in Dorset now a ruin.

[louise.feather]

For all snippy commentators you should understand the responsibility and sometimes burden that these old houses bring with them, for those that buy or inherit them it’s a lifelong job to upkeep them often with financial struggles as they require vast amounts of money to maintain them in the correct manner, it’s not for the faint hearted!