Nick rescues horses, you rescued this house which was sorely neglected and in need of help. Both quality gentlemen.

Window flower boxes can give you the beautiful look that you need for curb appeal and you can grow herbs on the window sill.

Ryan, you sound that you are feeling overwhelmed, please take a deep breath! Discuss the renovations needed with your friends that are very knowledgeable and do renovations as you can aford them, keep in mind the little successes and not the end, and you can keep yourself motivated then. I believe in you!

Stop worrying ,mate.Here in Australia,I bought a country property for $65,000,it was a mess,white ants,renovations not done properly,junk,dodgy repairs.Took me 20 years,I enjoyed bringing an old house back to life.Spent around 50 grand.current value?400 grand plus.Keep positive,look to the future,you can do it.

This stage of a renovation always feels overwhelming and fills you with doubts. It’s going to be beautiful but it will take time. You are doing a brilliant job!

Ryan, I think your house has tons of potential! You also have the potential to make it what YOU want it to be. I’m still following your progress.

Glad you purchased this house, Ryan! You needed a place of your own and a feeling of permanence! This house will provide many opportunities for DIY videos & new viewers to get to know you! It also will provide you with many opportunities to acquire building knowledge! Never fear! You have many friends with skills!❤

8:29 a lot of town houses in rural areas don’t have any land attached. People usually owned small plots of land outside of the town, to grow food or use for firewood.

You will get there Ryan. Just think how beautiful it will look like when it’s done.

Ryan, you have learned SO MUCH, in only 6 months! HANG IN THERE!!! YOU CAN DO THIS, YOUNG MAN! I have faith in you!! Don't feel rushed!! One step at a time. No mortgage!! So no monthly expenses & crushing interest debt. CRACK ON!

Ryan, Concentrate on one project at a time. Once you start seeing your progress you will feel better and better. Then it wont feel so overwhelming. We're with you all the way.

Don't sweat in Ryan. It is like extreme spring cleaning. You have to tear everything out, clean it all, and put it all back. Take your time and have patience. Work on things you can do without a lot of cost until you save enough to accomplish at least one project. Just keep doing it in little amounts as you can afford. Before you know it, things will all fall in place, and you will have a beautiful home of your own. You have a diamond in the rough. You are going to make it sparkle!

Put in your floors like Dan in rural France, then start floor by floor. Once you start the rebuild you will feel better.

When I started watching this video I braced myself for you throwing in the towel and bailing on the project. I'm so glad you didn't! It's normal to be overwhelmed with that type of gargantuan project, but little by little you'll get there. My family bought a neglected property years ago, and the best advice we got is to break it down in to small projects that could be seen to completion each time. That gave us the confidence with each small victory to keep going.

You learn by your mistakes. Do the reno bit by bit when you have funds.Once finished you could airbnb it, use it as collateral and buy a place more suited to your needs. Win win! 😉

Since you are putting in bathrooms upstairs you could tare down the bathroom beside the kitchen and turn it into kitchen patio/garden space. Just a thought.

The skills you are learning are priceless. Providing you use safety measures for eyes, lungs and head!

That's a major demo you made. I would be overwhelmed but I would go one room at a time, the ones I would need the quickest then the others. I love your house, it has so much potentiel. I love the stones, the stairs, the fireplaces, and the size of the windows and doors, so unique to me from New Brunswick, Canada. Here there's not a lot of unique buildings like your home. You'll be ok, you're already learning so much and that's also part of the adventure. Good luck and have fun and remember to pace yourself, you need your mental and physical strength for this adventure.

You can do this Ryan, looking forward to see the progress over time.

Ryan how did you ever think you were going to be able to afford to renovate this place when you spent all your money to buy it? Well now you just have to do it little by little now. There's a lot of work. You can do there that won't cost you money like getting the wall stripped of the plaster and all that type of thing. All that work has to be done at some point. So while you're saving up money, you can do that. You could always garden on the roof it's a flat roof and you'll have plenty of sun. I think the person who said the house should be knocked down is wrong if you look at Dans channel at Escape to rural France. What he has taken on makes your place is totally renovatable.

If you need an outside space take the roof off the annex, and make a courtyard. Then you could put a clear cover on the tunnel trapdoor for extra light. And remember, life's a journey, not a destination. So keep making mistakes and learning from them. You're doing great.

Do you have room for balconies? I’m watching another restorer on KZfaq who has remnants of beautiful iron railings. The railings could a give you a little bit of the outdoors. My husband was lucky enough to spend some time in London and was so impressed with the flowers on so many buildings. Hang in there. I can already see what it will look like. It will be fantastic! Maybe some viewers can help.

Hey Ryan hang in there! It was always going to be a challenge. You can do this! Don’t give up! Don’t let it get you down - we love the cheerful Ryan; the fun Ryan. 😊

Ryan- we like to watch you because this IS your FIRST property. We want to watch you succeed at this project. Maybe throw in our opinions here and there and then watch what you decide to do. We all started off having to learn something. It is the YEARS of EXPERIENCE that makes us good at something. We are here to support you. See you next week😊

You bought a great house, Ryan. It has good bones. If the bones are okay, everything else can be fixed. The best part is that you are willing to do the work to bring it back to its original glory. Win-win. Crack on, Ryan!

Ryan- don't kick yourself any home that is purchased there is bound to have problems. Over in the States - when buying a home , A home inspection is done. But just trudge on if you will get it renovated and you know it is done right. It has a lot of potential.

I love the positivity you show Ryan. We all have bought something because we fell in love with , however acknowledging your mistakes and what you would do differently shows growth.

Yes Ryan, you took a huge leap of faith to invest all you had in this home but, you have learned so much and will learn much more before you're done. I believe this home will be a stepping stone for you once you finish it. It will go up in value from what you paid and the knowledge and added value will lead you to something even better than you will have when you're done here. You have an amazing teacher in Nick and Billy. Take in every lesson they give you it will serve you well. Above all, keep your safety in mind when you are there working on your own. It's a lot of work, of course it is but one step at a time. 😁

Hi Ryan. Could I suggest that in order to gain some outdoor space you construct a balcony over the ground level addition at the side of the building. If you move the living and kitchen to the first level you could easily have a door to the small terrace and a view. Swap the bedroom and bathroom to the ground floor near the laundry that is under the new balcony. I am sure this would add value and amenity to your home.

There's no doubt you have a huge job ahead of you. Break it down into small chunks and nibble away. I love your tunnel as well, you just need to see a light at the end of it. It all takes time. Hopefully Nick will come back soon. Take care and stay positive. X❤😊

I am so excited that you got the house. Taking it down to bare bones enables you to make it your own. It make take buying a couple of joices every month while your working on c!earing the ruble or pointing walls.. I would be so excited to start a project like that. So much history in the building and the town. Every new bit of lumber you buy just furthers the journey. The hardest part will be disciplining yourself to accomplish something everyday. Well Monday thru friday

If it is possible, I would put in large windows in the attic that could open up on a small balcony (cantilevered support from interior joists) for a wee bit of outdoor space to enjoy the surroundings.

Hi, perhaps consider adding a little rooftop patio on top of that shorter annex bldg next to your place

Ryan, as long you are learning from your mistakes, that what it takes. Teach others and new home buyers what to look out for and if they want to take the challenge, let them know there will be hard work but the reward is greater at the end! Don't abandon this house, just keep going as long your funds allow it. Little by little, room by room. Find a room to start with the least amount of funds required to renovate it. Nick was a HUGE help to you and I'm sure he will come to help as much as he can! I wish you can open up that door behind you in this film, perhaps to install a window or a terrace. And above roof terrace or patio above that one story "garage"/bathroom. Window boxes on the main floor would spruce your house up once the gutting is all done. piece by piece, you CAN DO THIS!

I’m so happy to hear that you don’t regret buying your house. It’s going to be a fun journey and you will be so proud of yourself afterward! I have wondered if you could change the roof of the little addition to create an outdoor space on the roof? Just enough for some potted plants, a table and some chairs….? Is there a height restriction on the addition? You could even add another floor to it! Stuff to ponder 🤔

I think you’re at a time with the property now where you can start putting things back. Most of the rot has been taken out. It’s just the remaining floor that needs to be got rid of and once they’re gone you can start putting things back. That’s when the fun starts. Don’t let it overwhelm you. It’s just one job at a time. You’ve got time to do this, I’m guessing there’s no deadline. Just do what you can when you can and enjoy the journey. We’re with you all the way. X❤

You took on a huge project but look at Anna and Eds property in Bordeaux. At least yours did not have squatters. Keep at it Ryan!

Ryan, after watching Billy and the Covent your home seems like a walk in the park. Everything is gutted. Once the debris is gone it is nothing but up! It is going to be amazing.

As my grand dad would say Suck it up and don't whine!!! Now get to work!!!! You work for free ! Go to places where you can savage things and start! Clean up the mess! That will make it look so much better and be a lift for your mind!

Ryan the view to the stairway is absolutely Gorgeous . Please leave that open, even possibly putting in a strong enough beam to take out the support. Now that you’ve started patreon and gain more viewers you will have more help financially. Clean out, work on prep work that doesn’t take a lot of money and make a plan on what order things need to be done. Pick all your friend’s brains and go step by step. Also I had a friend who had an old well right in their kitchen, they covered it with a large glass top and had a light they could turn on to see the inside. After cleaning up the tunnel, you could glass it off with a light inside to view it, lots of options.

Don't lose hope. You have an amazing house. Money is always tight when doing renovations. Taking your time allows you to be sure of what you want to do regarding the layout.

Good for you Ryan. You are always brutally honest, I love that about you. I think buying the house was a great investment for the long term. You can rent it out when it’s done, and move on and buy another one. End up as a property tycoon! Keep going! ❤

Also Ryan , owning and fixing a home is always a learning curve and you will do ok. :D

9:35 no one can resist a good ol’ tunnel 😂

BRAVO Ryan!! As they say “the outcome will be worth the journey!!” I admire and respect your optimism and determination!! 😊

It's a nice house. Just a thought, you might want to put in some floor joists to keep the walls stable.

Ryan you’re a young man and not in a hurry so enjoy the experience it will be sooooo worth it in the end. I can’t wait to see the pride on your face when you do finish it . 😘💙🇬🇧

Ryan. This is your best one yet. You are getting a real education! Carry on. You can do it on your own. Darcy from Gimli Manitoba Canada

Ryan! When I started watching this post, I was worried that your project was too much and you were going through deep regrets. I am glad that you are still cracking on! It will take time, effort and funds, but you will be happy and proud of what you’ve accomplished in the long run. I’m subscribed all along and I’m cheering for your success and progress. Take a deep breath, take your time, and take one step at a time. With love, an old woman in the USA, ❤❤❤❤❤ keep on, keepin’ on!

Hope Nick can get you back on track. Maybe you should have stayed at the convent until you had more cash to pay someone to help with renovations all the time.

I was surprised that you didn't have Billy and/or Nick look at the place before you bought it to at least let you know that the interior would have to be essentially gutted. As far as outdoor space is concerned, isn't that one-story addition part of your house? If so, perhaps you could get planning permission to change its roof into an open-air terrace.

Ryan what have you done really after Moon left. Pick up the debris. Get going your talking around what you need to do pulling for ya but get busy

We all pay for our education one way or another. This is a good education. You can do it! Looking forward to seeing how you create it back to something beautiful.

Ryan you should go to the you tube channel......ESCAPE TO RURAL FRANCE. Dan, is restoring a burned out Chateau. Observe how he installed new floor joists for three floors. I think you will be surprised how he accomplished the feat. Just to give you a perspective how it can be done. I'm sure Nick and Billy can also advise you as well. Never give up. My former wife had grandparents in Normandy and they had no garden space, so Pepe bought a garage with garden space to solve the lack. Or you could rent one for the season.

A wonderful reflection time, and does make for a very good video. Explaining your view on the process thus far.. including the viewing/buying process where you are.. what you've learnt, the things to watch for.. excellent

I'll be short. I've done a few places in my day 1) sorry you like the tunnel ,tear down the addition fill in the hole fence it in 2) add a door you got your garden 3) make the basement livable to replace the room you knocked down,like a man cave 4) go up from there floor by floor. I know you had to go down floor by floor due to the rot but build back upward. you got a good vlog.

Don't be overwhelmed with the project, just deal with one issue at a time. I'd start with getting the joists floors done.

If Dan can do it, with rebuilding a chateaux, where there's a will, there's a way! Dan doesn't make any excuses Ryan. Keep going!!😳

You could turn that add-on into a parking space/outdoor patio. Remove the roof, leave the walls up, fill up the area underneath after sealing off the tunnel.

If Escape to Rural France can rebuild a chateau from just walls YOU can too. In comparison this will be a piece if cake!

It is not a tear down!!! It has so much history and beauty. I’m so happy you feel the way you do. Little by little you’ll acquire funds to purchase the wood and supplies to begin rebuilding. xx

I think this is what we all do as first time home buyers. Have we all seen the movie with Tom Hanks and Shelly Long, The Money Pit? Don't we all have those moments until we fix it? After a home renovation, plus more cans of worms with each project, that movie is seen in a whole different way each time we see it over the course of many years. I believe this is any place we buy. They all have their issues. Beautiful place you have by the way. It is extra special and worth the fixes! The reward is after the hard long work! You are preserving history and this is worth saving! It is meant to be. This is how we all learn and gain new skills and happiness after not knowing what we're going to do about it and feeling the reward on the other side after a project is completed, then onto the next project.

Honest conversation about your house purchase and it is appreciated. Thanks Ryan🙏❤️

Hi Ryan, Good luck with the project, I am Australian and have been living and renovating properties here for the last 20 yrs, just so that you know the "The town hall" as you call it is in fact the local council with an elected mayor who decides what is allowed in the village,( They apply the law) they are there to help so don't hesitate in asking them for help or advice. The "Tunnel" that you refer to in french is a cave pronounced carve, good place to store your wine but they get very damp/humid without some sort of air flow so if you can manage that you will have add another piece of value to the property.

. I can't tell you how much of a relief it is to hear you say these things. I feel like your eyes opened up. Plus you sound confident in your new understanding and I feel like you are beginning a big chapter. I think you are in a position to begin (that is >begin

It was lovely hearing you talk about your purchase - the pros and cons. Good Luck as you proceed with your rebuild, and this property will be such a wonderful one in the end. xxx

I did enjoy the video. Yes you did learn a lot for a young man and now you know. You can make something of this place over time when you have the funds. That will give you even more experience for future projects. That's how life goes it's never perfect.

You bought it with your heart not your head xxxxx

Thank you for all the information on purchasing property in France. You have a beautiful piece of property. You have the opportunity to configure the interior without any obstacles. Get the basics done and a living space and work out from there space by space at your own pace. If it were my property, I would hunt out the original plan which can be determine from examining the walls and what rotted. You are correct on restoration and renovation. Every old building can be saved.

So blessed you have great friends and family for help and support. You are young Ryan, and lots of time, to make it how you won't. It is going to be an amazing home, with a lot of history. That basement is unique. Roof and wall are solid.

You will get there Ryan. It may be with 2nd hand materials, friends working bees, and simple decor but it's a roof over your head that doesn't leak. That's a bonus. All good things take time so don't fret. I find, while I always seem to be building, I clean the mess every day after work is done and it feels like progress at the end. Even if it's getting rubbish to the point where it can be removed from or stacking any good materials that can be saved. Also, look for bargains at clearance places. Your place already looks better than it did. It can be done on a budget.

I have been watching your videos about this house since day one I would have never guessed that you had no idea what you were doing you have been always very positive and hard working throughout all the videos. It has been fun to find all the interesting quarks this house has. especially the second-floor dirt floor I was all WHAT no way XD.

New title, Life of Richard Cranium. No budget, no skills, no hope. Life can only get better ?

Always as you say learn from mistakes. You are fit, young & healthy. It’s not the end of the world. Buying a house is a considered purchase & will take however long it takes. It’s your first step on the property ladder, so happy for you. Not many people get this opportunity, so keep your chin up & carry on. We know you can do it. 🤙🏻👏🏻🙏

When I saw the House you bought, I thought: he bought a very expensive problem. Better tear down and build New. Cheap is expensive, friend. He learned his lesson from the hard side.😢

It's actually nice to see you chill and talking like a real person, this is the kind of video I'd prefer in the future, you calm and talking like a normal person instead of coming off like a jackass. I might watch more often.

It is an exciting project. What you have done so far it excellent. Once you have cleaned out the demolition crud it would look a lot better. My Wife & I took on a complete restoration of a 1750 Grade II listed house in Malvern UK it tooks us 12 years to complete whilst both working full time. We worked every weekend and all our yearly holidays to keep the costs down doing the work ourselves.

Ryan brave soul I wish you all the best. I was here when your channel started and I am pleased to see the numbers now is looking good even if the house is not quite there yet, just a few touches and a lick of paint 🤔😬 you are courageous ❤

Ryan , ‘I do love you more than words can wield the matter’. W.S.

You can do it Ryan!💕so the work and timeline change so do what you can when you can. I believe in you. Clean up the rubble bit by bit and plan what you can, cost out stuff, take lots of pictures it’ll come in handy later. Liked your walk about with Billy as well btw. 😊

What do you think you get if you buy a 15000 euro house! You could have guessed it that there would be hidden problems…. A bit naif , Ryan? You should think being friends wit Billy that you knew of the what a renovation intails. Please keep at it. Stand back for a while if you are overwelmed. But grit your teeth and stand fast and don’t give up. Take a look at Lesa and Ted from Chateau de Montmagner. They hardly have a budget and they are restoring a chateau. You could try to make some money by getting a job!

Do you have insurance on the property. At least liability? I'm just afraid if someone squats in the house and gets hurt, they could sue, and there goes your home, right out from underneath you. It would be easy to do since you own outright and you have no protection from a banks interest in the property. I know in the USA, this is a big issue and Americans get screwed. In California, the government promotes squatting. It's a bizzar thing. Make sure you are protected.

I’ve been actively searching for a French property for months, then KZfaq showed me your account and the Pethericks. I need all the advice I can get. Thank you.

I completely empathise Ryan. When my husband and I bought our house we thought it just needed redecorating. In hindsight we should have gutted it and started again with the plumbing and electrics even though it was only 20 years old at the time (but had been extended). You have a blank canvas. Use your quiet time to research and take it at your own pace. Billy and Nick are great support. Slowly but surely you will get there 😀. Oh and thanks for the fascinating insight that the Marie can intervene in the sale - very useful.

I bought a 150 Year old Duplex, the battle gets over fast and the beauty shines thru. Your doing a great job and learning so much at same time invaluable! Thank You

You have a good positive attitude about your house. It’s a good learning experience. I agree there is a lot of years left in that house.

Your awesome Ryan! Love watching your videos. It's going to be an interesting build on a budget. It's worth watching to see how you go. Love your honesty about everything. And to hear what you have learnt about buying a house in France. Especially one on the cheaper side as a lot of what we see is those renovating much more pricey places that are out of reach for most of us. So watching you work on your house is inspirational to watch and makes it perhaps achievable for others with a low budget. So thank you, Ryan. 😊

Do small needed projects so you see progress. You gave good advise to others thinking of buying a home.

Don't give up, lad. You've already learned a lot from this experience. Once you get the joists in and the floors, it will move on at a pace. You do need some helping hands, and you have good friends to guide you. Take heart!

Yes, I enjoyed the video! This video was always coming and I am happy for you that you have made it. There are so many things I would like to tell you, all positive, because you have finally realised the magnitude of what you are trying to do. Money is always the killer in life (Look at your friend Simon, a professional and also on a budget). The positives, you have good friends who are builders and can advise you on how to proceed. From me, a fundamental task for you, before all others is, clear the mess as soon as you can and keep it all tidy. It will help your mental attitude, and also mean that the next job you choose to do can start immediately. The weather is going to be a big enemy, because you cannot do work straight away, so paint and repair all windows and doors that can be saved. Protect your home! Then the joists as your friends have said. The feature inside which I love is that staircase. I do hope you can save it! The outside "face" of your home is also wonderful. It will all come to you, but enjoy the trip, because it's a long one, but, with good friends, a lovely country, and happy days along the way too. Cheers, and my best good wishes for you!

There's so many people who like new things, and will always favour knocking down the old rather than restoring it. And they'll probably want to build something that will be ready to knock down again in 40 or 50 years. Old buildings are fantastic, and properly restored, it will set up the house for a couple hundred years before the next major restoration is needed. Major respect to everyone who takes one on.

The fact is if many of us knew all the stuff wrong with our houses we might have been afraid to buy them. But truth be told every single time we fixed one up we were glad we did it. We saved houses. This is what you could afford.

So glad you got this property! Looking forward to your future renovation.

You need to go visit Ed & Anna's latest reno. It was in worse condition I think, plus all the trash to clear out from squatters. It has a similar look as yours. You only have yourself working plus the occasional Nick, so don't grow discouraged. Getting it scrapped down to the frame & clearing all the mess out while you wait for money to build up again is a good start. Clean slate to think about walls & flooring you want to aim for. Gives you time to shop prices, maybe catch sales. You can maybe at least afford to get any repointing done & plaster walls that are getting that done. Maybe pressure wash the outside to spark that up some. Yours isn't as bad as Ed's. Repaint trim & window frames, can't remember if yours had newer windows anywhere. Small stuff that gives a fresh look to look at as you go in to work on it. I think floor joists are first, one floor at a time like Dan, Escape to rural France. You'll get there.

Ryan you can do it. Focus... tackle small projects and finish them. It is so rewarding. When you get despondent look at the completed projects and crack on. I'm with you, you can do it.

Don't be too hard on yourself, Ryan. Many people buy homes with zero actual visits. With enough hard work/sweat equity I'm pretty sure you're going to come out ahead in the end, financially. Love the channel!

Get a part time job and do your renovations as you can afford them.

I really like the stairs open! You should keep it that way, put a rail and close the bottom part. Good luck with all the expenses. My husband did this just before we met. He had to dig and changed all plumbing, electricity, new wall & ceiling and new roof. You are young and have the energy, you can do it. Just one step at a time.

Ryan, the most important thing to me is that you have learned so much (good/bad) on this property. The only question I have is if you spent all your savings on this house how can you afford to fix it?

A lot of good advice Ryan. I think you will learn a lot from this project and the help from great friends 😊Ann 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿