A Mini-Castle, Saved From Ruins, Now Fit for a New King | WSJ Mansion
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5 жыл бұрынArchitect Jaime Fernández restored a 250-year-old mini-castle from ruins to create a unique home with fossils embedded in the walls. He gives us a tour of Dinton Castle in Buckinghamshire, England, which is for sale for £765,000.
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@ariadams3290 5 жыл бұрын
The fact that he kept the integrity of the structure so close to the original makes this renovation exceptionally heartwarming...
@krewetkaaaa 5 жыл бұрын
There is "grand designs" episode about it...he did really detailed restorations and reconstructions
@taquaeanderson2683 5 жыл бұрын
Yes done so beautifully
@chrisk8187 5 жыл бұрын
That's NOT the Grand Designs castle!
@sorayawyasket4582 5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisk8187 up🌸
@sorayawyasket4582 5 жыл бұрын
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@ickicki 4 жыл бұрын
speaking as a former 6 year old, i would’ve loved to live in a castle. keep it
@oliverkat 4 жыл бұрын
lee lee - he doesn t love castles he loves money
@tomato52 4 жыл бұрын
@@oliverkat he literally stated the castle wouldn't allow him to have more kids, because it's got 2 bedrooms and that's why they're moving. but who doesn't love money anyway?
@armoryourcastle 20 күн бұрын
Add on!!!
@abigail1023 4 жыл бұрын
I never knew I wanted to live in a mini-castle until now. A million dollars is a fair price for this gorgeous, one-of-kind treasure.
@jff1813 3 жыл бұрын
@J M 😄 Well, one person's folly...
@randyross5630 3 жыл бұрын
My ancestors lived in Castles for Generations as the War Masters and Chiefs the Earls of Ross, and I've know I wanted a Mini Castle as soon as I realize I could never have a full sized one... Well actually all I need is land with a Good Sized Rock Outcropping, some TNT, some Heavy Machinery, and Cement. Just think about it, blow up some rocks, push them over to the Location, Cement them together... I could build a Castle...
@medioguiri 3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@TheAnapaula1982 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@bernardmcavoy1864 10 ай бұрын
Everyone who lives in the area should be grateful to you for rescuing such a beautiful structure from oblivion.
@alterego8961 5 жыл бұрын
You better buy an bunk bed and put those kids in there. I wasn't selling my castle for kids that move out in 18 years on an quest to find their own home!
@bobbiclinger7500 5 жыл бұрын
Right! He's got more money than common sense.
@alterego8961 5 жыл бұрын
@@bobbiclinger7500 I guess being that it is worth an million now it was an good investment! The excuse as far a the kids thou. I wasn't moving because of the kids 😂 sharing bedrooms is supposed to bring siblings closer!lol!
@AllisonChains64 5 жыл бұрын
@@alterego8961 I'm so sorry, I don't wanna be _that person,_ but you only put "an" before a word that starts with a vowel, or a word that _sounds_ like it starts with a vowel. Other than that, it's just "a" not "an". And it's spelled "though".
@AllisonChains64 5 жыл бұрын
@@alterego8961 Sorry, I don't wanna sound rude, it was just bothering me lol
@alterego8961 5 жыл бұрын
@@AllisonChains64 No worries! Hope you feel better!💛
@Itsmeyourdad666 4 жыл бұрын
Omg, we need more people like him saving structures like this instead of people clearing land for new buildings. I'd definitely live here
@cyrusmagnus 4 жыл бұрын
And for a paltry million dollars, it could be yours!
@africanlipplateandbonenose3223 3 жыл бұрын
Too many people to not clear land for more homes.
@rahulkalra8989 3 жыл бұрын
I love to see people with capability and the passion to keep historical architecture alive!
@Reanimator999 3 жыл бұрын
Architect's kid: "I live in the castle". Teacher: "Oh that 's cute"
@isla_6715 4 жыл бұрын
see THIS i can understand the asking price. this is literal history brought into the new age. so amazing they way he treasured this!
@jasonkoster6169 3 жыл бұрын
Ben, not a good price for you but remember you can put a price on anything it all depends on the buyer and what they receive for value.
@phina8392 3 жыл бұрын
Agree
@charissawalters902 4 жыл бұрын
It's like watching a kid presenting a science project they've been dying to show off how it works❤
@LoriUren 3 жыл бұрын
I thought so too.
@madhatter909 3 жыл бұрын
@@LoriUren so he's proud of what he's achieved! I would be too.
@acuteteacher 3 жыл бұрын
As a science fair teacher for many, many years, I approve this comment.
@charissawalters902 3 жыл бұрын
@@acuteteacher As a former student, I ❤ science!!!
@buenafegennamae3894 3 жыл бұрын
True I feel that, its just sad that he had to sell it.
@TruRequiem 3 жыл бұрын
Despite what many would say, you're preserving history in a creative way and turning something old and abandoned into something modern and cozy! Props to you!
@bobbys4327 3 жыл бұрын
Alright, someone finally saves a really beautiful old historic building! Well done, great job. I just love it.
@joshuamills7930 5 жыл бұрын
I’m extremely proud of the work put into the restoration of a beautiful landmark. Far too many castles and other structures are left to die in Britain! Well done
@limpfishyes 5 жыл бұрын
Spoiled a good ruin in my opinion. When was the last time you happened on a nice ivy covered ruin in England? They're all being bought up and modernised. Britains rich history slowly being homogenized into 21st century play houses for the rich.
@abouttogiveyasomefacts5574 5 жыл бұрын
@@limpfishyes they'll fall apart soon anyways
@catrionagarde4410 5 жыл бұрын
@@limpfishyes Come to Scotland. Some amazing ruins here.
@TRACYxBEAKER 5 жыл бұрын
Where Joshua? I’d say 99% of castles and other historic ruins here in Britain have been bought by trusts who preserve them extremely well, and where public can pay to visit. You have no idea what you are talking about. This particular ruin has well and truly been ‘ruined’! Should’ve been left...
@da96103 5 жыл бұрын
Really? There are more of these in Britain?
@xtusvincit5230 4 жыл бұрын
This is what is known as a folly, a small ornamental building that is eye catching but not generally functional. In this case he has made it functional.
@manmaje3596 4 жыл бұрын
Joey Suggs There are dozens maybe even hundreds of 16th-19th century folly’s scattered across England and the rest of the U.K. sometimes you come across them by chance when walking through the countryside they are like little jewels on the landscape I love them.
@tamaramelinda1442 4 жыл бұрын
Not so functional if you plan to live till old age....They should sell it while they can.
@spicymeatball3563 3 жыл бұрын
My ancestor, architect James Wyatt designed one of the most famous folly's; Broadway tower
@AnyoneCanSee 3 жыл бұрын
@@manmaje3596 - They have them all over the world. Americans love them and there are follies in Central Park, New York. I'm not saying you aren't aware of this just adding it as you said all over the U.K. I visited the "Swallow's Nest" in Ukraine. The Chinese love ornamental follies and Europeans love putting oriental follies in our gardens. In my home nation of Scotland my favourite is the "Dunmore Pineapple." At the time a pineapple was an incredibly exotic fruit. Something to impress your friends with, so why not make a building look like one.
@QueenlySweetpea 3 жыл бұрын
@@manmaje3596 .. Where are you getting the name Joey Suggs ? The man that commented to which you've replied to is named Xtus Vincit .. I like your comment mentioning about the fact there's alot of these types of stuctures all throughout England, that's pretty neat!
@stellastella9538 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't sell such a precious CASTLE under any circumstances!! I love it, it's an amazing piece of art especially after your intelligent restoration 💖🏰
@TheStranger255 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad that there are people who are interested in history and what is valuable. Thank you and greetings from Egypt
@ilikeapples1824 3 жыл бұрын
Lol why do u make it sound like people being into history is a one in a trillion chance? Plenty are into history
@TheStranger255 3 жыл бұрын
@@ilikeapples1824 I'm glad that you like history and also apples - *smile*
@sunshinemishasmommy5352 5 жыл бұрын
Oh WOW...that is one of the most beautiful homes I've ever seen..if I had the money to buy it,I would in a heartbeat..that place is stunning ☺
@ivanhorvat4635 5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍 in a 💞 beat !!!
@vondahe 5 жыл бұрын
It’s very nice, yes, but the asking price is quite steep considering the location next to a busy road and the limited room it offers.
@terrybaby6146 5 жыл бұрын
@@vondahe "the asking price is quite steep considering the location next to a busy road " Yes, that is quite true, but it would also depend on the actual location and how much land there is. Isn't Buckinghamshire an expensive area, because of reasonable access to London?
@vladhardware5642 5 жыл бұрын
With all the stairs, just please don't get diarrhea and weakness at the same time.
@tublisvaj8966 5 жыл бұрын
Agree very very good Restoration
@evearcana2392 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, to be a fossil hunter in the 1700’s must have been an amazing experience. No internet, no books, no road maps to the fossils- and to have found that make to incorporate into your home. What a cool person that must have been! The history and the structure is amazing! I really enjoyed this thank you! God bless! Xx 💗
@djinnisequoia 4 жыл бұрын
You sound like a pretty cool person yourself. I agree with all you have said.
@stephss 4 жыл бұрын
They had the means to build a castle. I'm sure they paid people to find these fossils for them, through a network of other wealthy people. It was a collection...how do you assume that the builder of the castle was the one finding the fossils?
@evearcana2392 4 жыл бұрын
Steph Ss If I was into fossils like that -and obviously the means like that person did- I would defiantly go out on an adventure and dig some up myself and have the amazing experience of knowing I was the first person to see this fossil in millions of years. I would defiantly do that! Maybe not for all the fossils but at for 5 of them lol.. but either way, very cool person.
@evearcana2392 4 жыл бұрын
brujaja Aknot Wrought Thank you love! Xx
@pay2playwin4free27 4 жыл бұрын
No books?
@mmmmia934 4 жыл бұрын
Actually $1M is amazingly cheap for this beautiful castle.
@bigsolidboss781 4 жыл бұрын
But it seems they were ripped off by the contractor.
@RMFUNTIK 4 жыл бұрын
it's cheap because it is near the road... the noise.. aghh
@gloriatsau 4 жыл бұрын
If this castle is in Vancouver --- $2M at minimum
@supremebrick4555 3 жыл бұрын
sweet... where is your million?
@Littlelamb2023 3 жыл бұрын
@@gloriatsau 1 mill per bedroom ha no thanks
@matthewrichards8497 3 жыл бұрын
They need to bring BBC's Restoration Home back and feature places like this! So lovingly restored.
@jomontanee 3 жыл бұрын
It was a showcase in Grand Design show of BBC in 2018.
@princed47130 5 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL, little castle, but where is the bathroom???
@Kasanemangaidv 5 жыл бұрын
princed47130 Probably outside.
@princed47130 5 жыл бұрын
Phase 4 oh, certainly not after all that modernization and updates.
@coloradoreader559 5 жыл бұрын
princed47130 he said in the video two bedrooms with en-suites. I think his accent is just thick. I almost missed it too.
@samuel-qq2gw 5 жыл бұрын
behind the oak tree , outside!
@crossroads670 5 жыл бұрын
He said there are two en-suite bathrooms, one on each bedroom.
@dearmaria4654 5 жыл бұрын
It's an adorable castle, did a great job restoring, I can feel his voice getting very excited to show us around his masterpiece and dropping into a low tone when mentioning he has to sell. :(
@wittyclips... 4 жыл бұрын
Some guys restore classic cars but this guy chose a castle. Same kind of passion.
@LittleKitty22 4 жыл бұрын
He doesn't HAVE to sell. He wants to make a profit!
@sandhiller49 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most amazing restorations of a castle Ive seen, it is so unique due to small size. Worth keeping
@sokka47 3 жыл бұрын
I never thought a castle can be even cute. And this, is super Cute
@pixyrosejes7133 5 жыл бұрын
This is Marvelous! It's a baby seashell castle! I'm glad you saved this building.
@scammamongoose4566 5 жыл бұрын
Pixy Rose Jes me too!
@kessiawright1710 5 жыл бұрын
They wouldn't have much of a choice. In the UK, you have to get permission to change things. Buildings have to be preserved because of its history. They have to keep them as close as possible to the original. They can upgrade plumbing etc but it is is very strict.
@melindavasquez6404 5 жыл бұрын
They need more architects that restore old ruin buildings and make them their masterpieces. Lovely video!
@matiasgoinheix366 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. You can see in this one how he restaured it but used some modern touches of his own. I think that's the way to go. Old buildings most of the time aren't well suited for modern life, so you need at least some modern elements to make them work.
@CurvyAries 3 жыл бұрын
That place is an absolute work of art. It’s beautiful, wistful and romantic. The location is gorgeous too. I could imagine being inside that home, sitting and looking out 1 of the windows and being very content with life. Such a beautiful home.
@sweetfreedomGB 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly it's right be a very busy A road, a full UK trunk route
@gogreen3895 3 жыл бұрын
So amazing when someone respects the past enough to invest in it and preserve as many aspects as possible.
@hdb80 4 жыл бұрын
As an interior architect, I find this incredibly dreamy.
@az8557 4 жыл бұрын
As a person I find your comment incredibly [insert]
@hdb80 4 жыл бұрын
@@az8557 Are you being rude? Because that's how you're coming across.
@boeing_RBLX 4 жыл бұрын
I think this incredibly dreamy too.
@hdb80 4 жыл бұрын
@@boeing_RBLX Yes, he did an amazing job with it. He should be very proud of his work.
@jch8376 4 жыл бұрын
Just build a cage outside for the kids , they'll be fine . I turned out ok. Kinda .
@sewergal1 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@giliraraabrahandmadecards4936 4 жыл бұрын
Ahahahahahahahahaha. X love from bangladesh!. I live In an old Maharaja palace. N the only way my parents would find us in this MASSIVE palaces is they keep us in some caged play area. Lol #iturnedoutoktoo ahaha
@lasenoritacometa1977 4 жыл бұрын
Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂😂😂
@latoyaclark820 4 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂
@boribee4150 4 жыл бұрын
😭😭🤣🤣
@jaybatsford 4 жыл бұрын
This was an episode of "Grand Designs" a few years back here in the UK.
@eileenmacdougall8945 4 жыл бұрын
You've done such an exceptional job restoring this lovely place. Excellent!
@---sq8xr 5 жыл бұрын
A good weekend story on preservation & restoration, optimism and environmental & architectural consciousness.
@TR-gg2mb 5 жыл бұрын
why was this comment so complete?
@danielsansamicus 5 жыл бұрын
Or a realestate add
@lisacaron7224 5 жыл бұрын
T R Maybe it was well thought out OR complete and accurate comments come easy to a well educated and informed individual.
@shawnmcpeak6184 5 жыл бұрын
It's Beautiful. I'm glad they restored it. I hate for buildings to be abandoned. They look so sad.
@willmoore7582 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo Jaime on your tasteful restoration of a neglected 'folly'. You are a credit to your nation (Spain?) and a valuable addition to ours.. Wishing you and your family a long and well earned tenure in your beautiful Castillo.
@MelissaThompson432 10 ай бұрын
Buckinghamshire....
@loriray487 2 жыл бұрын
I luv it. I feel like crying, it's so beautiful. Awesome job in restoring it. You can actually see the love. I'd live in it for sure. My son would luv it as well.
@jaybenny7719 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for restoring our heritage in such a tasteful and respectful way.
@ichifish 5 жыл бұрын
Very appreciative that passionate, imaginative folks like Jaime Fernandez are out in the world making it a better place.
@TheTrueJoke 5 жыл бұрын
@Provocateur Well he Invested 400 000 in money and easily 100-200k worth of time which would put it between 500-600k and on top on that you always want to make profit
@DomWeselnyBrzozieLub 5 жыл бұрын
@Provocateur people from former socialist block rarely understand free enterprise principle.
@undomiel152003 5 жыл бұрын
@Provocateur No greed, just good business sense.
@harpsichordkid 3 жыл бұрын
Thankful people like this save these bits of history for the future. Beautiful
@Qwilthropinal Жыл бұрын
I wish there were more homes just like this!! I LOVE it and would LOVE to own one of my own!!!
@msd7782 5 жыл бұрын
Keep the Castle! The kids will grow older and leave!
@strawberries1186 5 жыл бұрын
@AnotherOne The castle isn't even medieval
@cafe80sarigachu 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@flipingboredcritic 5 жыл бұрын
They could expand the structure, or build another house close to the castle. And maybe rent out the space. Idk 🤷♀️ this house is such a unique find and build. I honestly don’t think they should sell it.
@rayva1 5 жыл бұрын
It’s even situated in a very beautiful location.
@gingataisen 4 жыл бұрын
All the 'DuH, GeT riD oF tEh cHiLDreN' comments come from people with vaginas or part-time pussies.
@happycanadianguy 5 жыл бұрын
Forget the kids. Keep the castle!
@danielgorzelniak3209 5 жыл бұрын
No. Kids are the most precious
@VarongTangkitphithakphon 5 жыл бұрын
I agree you just need another room on the rooftop. It's the most cozy house I ever see.
@hedione 5 жыл бұрын
@@danielgorzelniak3209 I don't agree: you can find kids everywhere but there is only one castle like this ...
@vax_gax_lax_bax_max_vax2578 5 жыл бұрын
@@hedione how old are you?
@helenholt1161 5 жыл бұрын
@@danielgorzelniak3209 I think that was a joke, although......
@dianek6915 3 жыл бұрын
I would never sell that castle for whatever reason. Such a piece of history to treasure.
@kevinlewis3029 3 жыл бұрын
I have driven past this building while working, I always wondered about it history, I'm very glad you saved this castle and given it a new lease of life, well done.
@emilio6996 5 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this being built, I believe it was on a show called 'Grand Designs' and from recollection, the wife found the process quite traumatic as it took a lot longer to build than expected! I'm glad to see they have a family and settled in nicely though.
@wilmaknickersfit 5 жыл бұрын
It's not really suitable for a family of four, especially with the spiral staircase and two young children. Plus they were left heavily in debt. It's a beautiful place, but I'm not surprised they've decided to sell and move on. Absolutely gobsmacked the sale has made the US media. Do you have follys/follies in the US?
@Skelly5962 5 жыл бұрын
@@wilmaknickersfit Do we have follies in the US? Yes. We call them Democrats..
@wilmaknickersfit 5 жыл бұрын
@@Skelly5962 Don't you mean Republicans?
@TheTeufelhunden68 5 жыл бұрын
@@Skelly5962 Ahahahahaha!!!
@TheTeufelhunden68 5 жыл бұрын
@@wilmaknickersfit No, only really ignorant people get that confused. We call them demonazis.
@reginamoore6897 5 жыл бұрын
Truly... a man's home IS his castle. .. literally! Great job renovating.
@faychauvette8569 3 жыл бұрын
Jamie... I love the small expressions and intricacies of the wood pieces used both in protecting the structure from further damage before restoration outside at the window sill, and the board where according to your explanation to hide utilities is. Not many might take the time to form a board around existing stone structure in order for the wood to meld with the stone. Simply genius! Such very original and exquisite finalizations to the grand masterpiece you and your wife have created for this beautiful little castle. Congratulations on your find and beautification of the area there where you reside. I wish you and your family many lovely years there.
@patsutherland7284 3 жыл бұрын
Thank-you for saving that building and doing such an exceptional job of renovating it.
@Hugodaboss30 5 жыл бұрын
They should enclose the roof terrace and make that the master bedroom and still keep the two rooms on the third floor
@Aornum123 5 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that would be against planning permissions.
@margaretreid8692 5 жыл бұрын
Would also be roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter.
@TheRealAmythyst 5 жыл бұрын
That would be beautiful.
@LKYme 5 жыл бұрын
angeline Costa brilliant!!!!
@sarahsoares599 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, build the master bedroom with a veranda.
@GradKat 4 жыл бұрын
It’s gorgeous! And the restoration work is just fabulous. The only thing I would change is the glass panels either side of the exterior stairs. I think that looks completely wrong for the building.
@beccag3871 4 жыл бұрын
@Maroxa’s Choices carved stone
@jewels3596 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The fiberglass panels shriek 'modern and commercial' to me. Wrought iron or even wood similar to what's inside the house would've been gorgeous.
@presterjohn71 4 жыл бұрын
In the UK, you are not allowed to add on non contrasting architecture to important or listed buildings. Add ons have to be obvious.
@srk54989 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I didn't like it either
@presterjohn71 4 жыл бұрын
@@algonzalez6853, what does that even mean or have to do with the subject at hand?
@samsmythe2207 3 жыл бұрын
Terrific that you saved this bit of history. Wonderful job.
@ljslw 10 ай бұрын
You should feel proud. You have save a part of history. in such a respectful way. Hundreds of years from now this castle will have enhanced the lives of everyone who lived there. And they will all know your name.
@colehalford1893 5 жыл бұрын
The gentleman that made this castle was a scientist. I think that is freaking awesome! Thank you.
@jacoballred7689 4 жыл бұрын
A person's home is their Castle. Be very proud of even a small house. Because it's a roof over your head, a warm place, and food in your stomach.
@MJkatzTheWriter 3 жыл бұрын
"...and food in your stomach." ??? 😄😄😄 But I get your drift. 💖💖
@lilivonshtup3808 3 жыл бұрын
"All I want is a room somewhere Far away from the cold night air With one enormous chair Oh, wouldn't it be lovely..."
@Oasi692 3 жыл бұрын
Greatest comment ever! Wish me luck to have my own house.
@jacoballred7689 3 жыл бұрын
@@Oasi692 That I can pray hopefully you find a home. Well, I'm not perfect. Although, I was homeless before. Having honesty about yourself and staying out of trouble. Often is the key about success in life. Trust is not a commodity. Trust is hard earned.
@Oasi692 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacoballred7689 thank you so much,wish u the best too
@FippyDarkpaw 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you, Jaime Fernández, for your love of history and willingness to preserve it.
@umbertovanstaden2651 3 жыл бұрын
I respect you guys for restoring it, it's absolutely breathtaking
@leal5049 5 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how the outside looks so much larger than the inside. Thick walls?
@wooottff 5 жыл бұрын
Old buildings have super thick thick walls I was surprised to when I saw a nearly 100 yo building demolished. The walls were so thick and yet the house was huge and spacious good ol' days man
@steffilea3873 5 жыл бұрын
Theyve made it look bigger from the outside - it really is small even from the outside
@lis29345 5 жыл бұрын
Proper castle walls are usually 4 meters thick, but it looks like the walls in this one are just a meter.
@chloep9321 5 жыл бұрын
Old buildings used to have very thick wall because of insulation, it was to keep the warm in in winter and the cold in in summer
@corneilcorneil 5 жыл бұрын
I had the oposite feeling, small outside, a lot space inside.
@felixniederhauser7799 5 жыл бұрын
This is a place you easily can rent out whilst you wish to live in another place till your kids are grown up. Two flies in one strike: You still own it and you can make profit out of it! NB:Think of this Castle as your retirement home.
@reesedaniel5835 5 жыл бұрын
Lots of up and down winding stairs for a retirement home. Won't be much "retiring" in that one ; )
@bluesouthpaw6326 5 жыл бұрын
Never heard that one before. We say 2 birds, 1 stone in the U.S.
@felixniederhauser7799 5 жыл бұрын
@@bluesouthpaw6326 :Vive la difference. ;-D
@joshmeyer1167 5 жыл бұрын
@Cant Twit put the price high enough to weed out some or find a person who would greatly appreciate the history like a teacher, professor, etc
@scablet 5 жыл бұрын
@@bluesouthpaw6326 same! two flies in one strike seems like something only bruce lee or jackie chan would say...
@ritchelmacapagal7641 11 ай бұрын
I have seen this many times years ago before the Covid pandemic. And had a love at first sight with this gorgeous castle😍 Whoever owns this now is surely lucky❤️
@pennythpmas5787 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Thank you for preserving and improving it.
@louiscantu6461 5 жыл бұрын
Kids don't need a lot if space! Keep it in the family always!
@condew6103 5 жыл бұрын
I just watched a tiny house program where they made bedrooms for 3 kids in about 10 feet of a shipping container. 2 beds on the floor with a small loft containing a third bed. Something like that could probably be done with one of the upstairs bedrooms.
@libertyann439 5 жыл бұрын
Add on. Not like there's no room for that.
@Kisama001 4 жыл бұрын
Just think, this castle was built, when America was becoming a country.
@Crazybutter722 4 жыл бұрын
Kisama001 that’s what I was thinking
@bearc1373 4 жыл бұрын
Crazy
@alexkanehbosm4082 4 жыл бұрын
And now that the castle is reborn, America is dying
@pawrestlingchamp 4 жыл бұрын
Alex kaneh bosm what highest gdp froth in over a decade dum dum.
@balakex 4 жыл бұрын
Isn't America a continent.
@weisserose2629 3 жыл бұрын
Oh how sweet is this. This men LIVES his dream. Great! The Towerhouse is so amazing. A little king in his life😊👍💖👑
@loveandlight1953 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving this little gem of historical property. Well done!
@lovelyskull3483 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful, I wish it was mine. Such an accomplishment.
@bigwhiteheron 4 жыл бұрын
One word solves it all: ADDITION! You can make an addition that esthetically looks like it was always a part of the main structure!
@dawn7612 4 жыл бұрын
My comment was the same. I went into detail how I would make it blend in nicely...
@may-hj1hi 4 жыл бұрын
They cant get permission to do that because of heritage. It was featured on grand designs . Looks tiny I'm not sure I'd want to live in it
@heraldeventsandfilms5970 3 жыл бұрын
Planning laws in England are stringent and they are probably prohibiting that.
@persebra 3 жыл бұрын
@GaunletofDestruction that would probably cost a fortune to do that. It appears in his mind he has already moved on.
@ArizonaWillful 3 жыл бұрын
Since the place was a ruin, it is surprising he can't just add another floor without jeopardizing the original structure.
@stevenkaskus6173 10 ай бұрын
This place looks beautiful and happy that you saved it and restored to the beautiful home it is today.
@shadowsteed15 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, I can't even begin to express how utterly gorgeous that looks, the way it connects history with the modern settings, I would definitely love living in a place like this. :)
@priya.c 5 жыл бұрын
Please don't sell!!☹️ You made it into such a beautiful home . If I had the money I would buy it in a heartbeat.
@mrodgt 5 жыл бұрын
If you had the $, you'd buy it after telling him NOT to sell? 🤔 🤷♂️
@priya.c 5 жыл бұрын
@@mrodgt you're smart😀👏
@ethan9841 5 жыл бұрын
@@MrSvenovitch In the UK you'd have a hard time finding a cannon that fires.
@litnut 5 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have the castle than more kids, but that's just me.
@hebedabber2770 5 жыл бұрын
Have children you selfish and vain woman.
@JWard-gx9tv 5 жыл бұрын
@@hebedabber2770 LOL! 😂👌
@herasean5720 5 жыл бұрын
Me to honestly
@allmightyjosh85 5 жыл бұрын
Who needs kids when you can live like a king
@jeanettemily1109 5 жыл бұрын
@@hebedabber2770 why is it selfish choosing not to have children? isn't people chose to have children because they want to? doesn't it make both decision selfish? #whatislogic
@childearth4039 3 жыл бұрын
Delightful. Love you for preserving this gem.
@TwoDaysGrace 3 жыл бұрын
Is this the new season of ‘tiny houses: castle edition’?
@Ed19601 3 жыл бұрын
It was on 'Grand designs' in 2018, but it surely would fill a 'tiny houses' show
@zzukiyaki7521 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ed19601 were they able to sell it? Just curious ❤️
@Ed19601 3 жыл бұрын
@@zzukiyaki7521 i don't think so
@berryfairy68 5 жыл бұрын
I'd be like " Guess no more kids for me " 😁
@luiszomarriba7749 5 жыл бұрын
Me too, I don't think that castle would ever disappoint me.
@libertyann439 5 жыл бұрын
Oh Yeah. Keep the castle sell.the kids.
@cheryshstrong 5 жыл бұрын
berryfairy68 😂 keep the castle. Build them a tiny home in the backyard
@nocount1 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly. The choice is so clear.
@hebedabber2770 5 жыл бұрын
You people are beyond vain.
@deanflet973 5 жыл бұрын
If I had the money I would definitely buy it.✌🐼🤳🏼
@michaelzajac5284 5 жыл бұрын
Which you live in country?
@michalviktorin6758 5 жыл бұрын
And I would put plants on a roof and some garden furniture with pizza oven...
@Rizzle_foshizzle 5 жыл бұрын
So would I! It looks like it also has a really nice feel to it
@carmeno2178 5 жыл бұрын
oh god me too
@sandraslate7043 2 жыл бұрын
Wow.. you are truly blessed to wake each morning in this incredibly beautiful home!
@iferk23 3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing couple! I hope their family is happy and growing wherever they ended up :)
@pic4315 5 жыл бұрын
I kind of like the Spanish-British accent
@jakenova4590 5 жыл бұрын
picolo2022 Games where did you hear British accent?
@yoongisillo 5 жыл бұрын
probably cause he learned British English and not American English. I heard the accent too
@peetiegonzalez1845 5 жыл бұрын
That's an actual Spanish accent. From Spain, not any South American country.
@unaninanine3743 5 жыл бұрын
Neither accents here.
@jakenova4590 5 жыл бұрын
Robert Rodgers wow, a lot of assumptions there huh. Where did I say that he sounds American or that British English is "inferior" ? As a Canadian that used to live in London I didn't hear any British accent there, I think you might be taking his pronunciation of some words as an accent.
@amandaskryweropinion 5 жыл бұрын
It is too beautiful to sell. Just keep it. It is unique. Stunning!
@erasmobautista1206 Жыл бұрын
He looks so happy with passion about the thing he did in the castle.
@Vb-fy4sv 4 жыл бұрын
How lucky you are to live in a place like that,you did an amazing job on restoring it in ALL ITS GLORY ! Well done !
@joannedavis1991 4 жыл бұрын
How lovely! The only part I didn’t like was the stairway in front of the house.
@crystalgarden5359 4 жыл бұрын
You can't fit one more kid in the castle? I should show you where I lived.
@empresssky8425 4 жыл бұрын
@Richard Lou right?! Successful yet not all really their in the nogging! 🤣☠
@unacceptablesisterpeter3431 4 жыл бұрын
My father was raised in a 4 room house with 8 siblings.
@krakent8791 4 жыл бұрын
First world problem
@akaurb 4 жыл бұрын
Well social service wnt let him raise a child cramped in his own room or shared room. Or just the guy want his child to have his own room...
@AnnaLVajda 4 жыл бұрын
Can't put an addition on the roof I was thinking? Maybe he just means they need the money to have another baby so they want to sell and make a profit.
@wife97 3 жыл бұрын
A dream of a place to live, so that I was shocked to see the road with cars. But I'm glad Jaime Fernandez considers children more valuable. It's wonderful he can pass on this restored and beautiful building.
@josephgreeley5569 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving such a wonderful little structure. You did a magnificent job of restoration!
@hitoshiigarashi5350 5 жыл бұрын
You could add some to this building. Like a semi-underground something. That way you don't need to move out.
@whyalwaysme2522 5 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely do that!
@bttrade6286 5 жыл бұрын
No they are not allowed. The condition for them to buy the property is that they don't extend the building in any way.
@willcress7048 5 жыл бұрын
@@LouDobbsLA good question. Why not have the front door on ground level?
@miriamhavard7621 5 жыл бұрын
Build a themed cottage on the property.
@chr.burmeister 5 жыл бұрын
@@willcress7048 they are not aloud to change anything from the original build. But they do also have a entrance at the ground floor. See 00:57 😊
@margo3367 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. What a work of art he created in a living space.
@davidleung2432 5 жыл бұрын
A great job! I wish other architects and builders are as gifted and sensitive as you are. It is sad that you have to sell this. Hope another owner will treasure this gem as you did. Good luck. May be you can look for another “ruin” to bring back to it glories.
@gigijohnson3211 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God. I love this. So wonderful. This is what I would consider my dream house. Thank you for seeing the vision and bringing it back to life.
@joannafaith888 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Ancient artifacts, regal 1700's castle, modern amenities. Great upgrade! Lindo!
@ayyubcader1582 5 жыл бұрын
Where were the bathrooms?
@21berkyx 5 жыл бұрын
you shat outside
@payalitaliya7960 5 жыл бұрын
In the bushes
@theoriginaleb9616 5 жыл бұрын
ayyub cader - Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. They’re probably built into the turrets. Hard to tell from the one pic I saw online. Disappointed that they didn’t show them in the video.
@lillsportyshorty7165 5 жыл бұрын
They are called jakes...
@rodD92 5 жыл бұрын
3:17 you can see the bathroom door right next to the bedroom entrance
@JohnSmith-cu8yc 5 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful work, well done Jaime!
@unbezo398 3 жыл бұрын
This is super wonderful! This little castle made me so happy! Thank you sir for keeping this piece of history alive! ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 🖤 👍
@shadowartist8892 4 жыл бұрын
This is so great! He saved a run and it looks wonderful.
@2aucey 5 жыл бұрын
This is gorgeous! Outstanding restoration. Major props
@Tiktotakoydavaydasvidaniya 5 жыл бұрын
It looks very comfy and beautiful. He did such an amazing job.
@parrotjunglecolada8270 3 жыл бұрын
Omg!!!! Fossilized shells... I FREAKIN LOVE IT
@karlynnelangerak4549 Жыл бұрын
Truly Stunning! I could never leave it!
@suemeyer8989 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats for saving this piece of history and all the restoration you did-it’s beautiful!😊
@countrygirl1006 5 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful,you have worked a miracle,from nothing to a showpiece,thank you for sharing.
@paulaanthis4031 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautifully and wonderfully restored beyond it’s original beauty and function. Praying buyers as interested in the history and appreciative of the excellent restoration come forth to purchase and thoroughly enjoy the results of the generations that built and restored this beauty!
@cherylcook6837 9 ай бұрын
A very beautiful old Mini Castle. Good job renovting. Left all the beautiful rock structures and fossils. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
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