Our Quest To Restore This Old Irish Derelict Cottage Begins || Full Plans Revealed

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Our Quest To Restore This Old Irish Derelict Cottage Begins || Full Plans Revealed

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In this video we finally get back to our Derelict cottage project as the farm jobs start to ease off.
Myself and Sinead will give you the full tour and reveal our plans to bring this place back to it former glory with some much needed improvements. If you're new to our channel please look back at some of our videos on this project to see the fuller picture of how this all came about.
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@themayorofdipshittery3646 Жыл бұрын

You’ve uncovered an up and coming star with your lovely wife, she’s an absolute natural on camera. I can also see you with a second KZfaq channel along the lines of grand designs. Good luck to you and your family Adrian

@pnuttyodriscoll601 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the build Me and my wife are still working on our cottage in west Cavan it takes time when on a budget all the best guys

@DutchBatNL Жыл бұрын

Keep fireplaces, and open all, a lot of light and open space I suggest, so the outside landscape flows into to the house...cheer!

@raymetcalf3928 Жыл бұрын

Nice to follow all of you on your journey!

@andrewjones-productions Жыл бұрын

I tend to agree with Sinead about the windows, but Adrian is also right about having some wall above the large window in the entrance/porch area. Adrian's idea about putting in skylights is a good one and since the roof is needed to be redone anyway, now is the time to put them in. Skylights at the rear of the house (assuming that the house is south facing) or on the north side will help to avoid any dark areas in the home. I'm not sure you need skylights in the porch/entrance area Adrian. To avoid having a steep embankment at the back, Terracing it into 3 steps, house or ground level, raised garden and then field, is one way to stagger the embankment and avoid creating a big shadow at the rear. My family home in Wales (500 year old farmhouse) is also built into a hill (steeper than what you have) and so I understand the challenges. This is an exciting project and I can't wait to watch the progress.

@ldg2655 Жыл бұрын

I agree…

@michaelminers2612 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, bless you Adrian "I might be wrong " All married men are ahead of you there, of course you're wrong!😂😂

@carolcourtney4309 Жыл бұрын

The little window is cute but Sinead is right about window sizes...unless you add some skylights. Could u put some skylights on the side not seen from the road?

@elizabethmcdorr-ng3qf Жыл бұрын

I'd make the whole addition glass! The view is everything.

@maurawhelan3530 3 ай бұрын

Leave it with the original windows…not like there can be too much sunshine…it’s Ireland for feck’s sake! Add the skylight too.

@ksweet696 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the larger windows, but not all the way to the roof line. If you want to keep the cottage look, use old-style windows in the front of the house where people will actually notice them from the outside. But people won't be spending time looking at the windows from the outside from any other place outside. The MOST important feature is a LOT of light inside the house, esp. in Ireland. You don't want a dim, dreary interior for sure. Plus, larger windows will enhance the GLORIOUS views all around.

@ChristineKelly1000 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your wife about the small windows. I also agree with you that the big window at the front needs to come down a bit from the roof. Keep the fire place in the bed room.

@JustDiane71 Жыл бұрын

The cows!!!!!! I love them! I can't wait to see what y'all do!!! Its going to be beautiful!

@user-ep4py4ej6i 4 ай бұрын

Love the way you keep it authentic

@seanfinn2004 Жыл бұрын

Welcome Sinead.... a pure natural. You could give Maggie on cheap irish homes a run for her money 😂.your a lovely family. Good luck with the build .

@curtisep5885 Жыл бұрын

Truly a labor of love

@MrShaggerohara Жыл бұрын

I always like a window that looks out onto the road so you can see the traffic coming up the road. Gives you time to get hid behind the sofa if it’s somebody you don’t want to see 😂 Looks like a site that gets a lot of sunlight, wee sunroom on the side would be a nice feature

@PLS.54 Жыл бұрын

Should you decide to rent the cottage when it’s completed, most people will want to enjoy a beautiful view of the Irish countryside. That can be best served with large windows 🪟 overlooking the surrounding landscape!

@parnellbeth Жыл бұрын

The Mrs on the video was a bonus!

@user-jf2iu4vo7b Жыл бұрын

Your accent is a wonderful element to your video. I agree with others who have said the work load is over welling. You also should have your wife on more she adds a wonderful element to your character.

@normareed9007 Жыл бұрын

I'm with Sinead - The more natural light the better. Maintaining the integrity of the cottage may not be an easy task, but certainly well worth it. 🥰

@SindyBoyle Жыл бұрын

You've got everything required to make this one of the more interesting reno's on yt. A good looking couple who are naturals on camera, really good camera skills and a worthwhile project. I agree with Sinead about everything especially keeping the fireplace, it's just going to look like a new build if you don't retain the old features. Is that your land around the cottage?, if so the possibilities for a spectacular garden and maybe a wooden barn/garage type building are endless. Looking forward to more vids more drone shots of the area and the easy going fun dynamic between both of you.

@IFarmWeFarm Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s all our own land around it Sindy, it’s a big project that will take a few years to do correctly but exciting non the less. Thank you 👍

@Amanda-jd8xs Жыл бұрын

Okay, so I am an Australian (of remote Celtic, Viking and Italian heritage). I love a good renovation, tiny house, garden makover as do most of us I believe. But, perhaps a little known fact about down under, we are hardcore accent groupies. So purely on that basis, and the fact that your wife's name is Sinead, you have my subscription for what it's worth 😊.

@dcraig7712 Жыл бұрын

Funny. Watched a lot of your enjoyable videos. I don't recall your lovely wife ever sticking her opinions in the barn. The wives know what they need in the house. Just say "yes dear". 😉🤭🤣

@sidenbladh Жыл бұрын

“The ivy wouldn’t go with the bedsheets” had me in stitches 😂 Great video as usual!

@Ragnar8504 Жыл бұрын

I could see ivy wallpaper in that bedroom's future though 😀

@ivydickson7596 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't I be good wallpaper? 😂

@sandraanderson217 Жыл бұрын

Your wife is amazing! Love her laugh! Mighty large plans! Good luck with it. I can’t wait to watch the transformation

@everestyeti Жыл бұрын

Whatever you and Sinead decide to do, I'm sure it's going to look brilliant. I'm a bit of a historical architectural nut so would keep as much as I can. If you remove too much you'll ruin the character of the place, which is more about the history of the area. With regards to the entrance, I would leave the 2 pillars in and have a separate entrance for vehicles. It not only lends itself to the charm and history of the place, it also makes a good pedestrian entrance if someone want to go for a walk and leave there car there. But as I said I am sure that whatever you decide to do, it will be a really nice finish and a lovely place to stay. 👍🤗

@maurawhelan3530 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice!

@deborahdanhauer8525 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you’re starting on the cottage! And it’s nice to make your wife’s acquaintance. I really like your plan A. I think it will balance the look of the cottage and get the roof looking cohesive. I think your wife is right about the window size. And you are right about the size of the space above the windows. My only suggestion is to make space for a powder room at the other end of the house. Whether it’s you two with children and grandchildren there all the time, or your children with a growing family, or guests from abroad, you’ll be happy there are two restrooms. You might also want a storage shed or storage room on the back somewhere. This will be fun!❤️🤗🐝

@RD-mz5sy Жыл бұрын

Hi Adrian. I’ve recently discovered your channel and am loving catching up on past vids👍. What an exciting project your old cottage is. I agree with your lovely Sinead about the fireplaces and windows. Maybe that’s just a female view 😂. Thank you for sharing your rural life. ❤️

@christinechin1909 Жыл бұрын

This video was randomly recommended to me by KZfaq today. While watching, I started wondering what part of Ireland this is, especially hearing the word ‘garden’ 😊 as it sounded familiar to me. My parents are from Cavan (Tullyvin & Ballyjamesduff) & we used to visit (from London) when I was growing up. I am thrilled to see this old cottage being reclaimed. ❤ 🙏

@fergalmurphy2651 Жыл бұрын

Having your cottage as an Air b&b would be brilliant idea - especially if you incorporated a mini farm tour for family's renting so city/ town kids could see cows being milked etc.........

@JohnMillar5312 Жыл бұрын

Great video nice to have the brains of the family Sinead in the video. Hope to see more of “She who must be obeyed “

@cyrilboland3713 Жыл бұрын

Fair play to yee both great to see this old cottage being brought to life again hope yee can do this slow and don’t go into debt as few years will sort a lot of things. Out .

@williampatton8277 Жыл бұрын

rub it out use it for filling and build a house old style better insulation etc old wall will always be damp

@andrewmellon5072 Жыл бұрын

100%

@PeggyStentzCasey Жыл бұрын

I agree with Sinead about the windows. You can still make them in the cottage style. I agree with Adrian on the big window on the addition, it does need to come down so it matches the others. I can't wait for the construction to start. If you make it an AirBNB until you are ready to live in it yourself, you can keep it full just from subscribers!!!

@hughcarrigan7824 Жыл бұрын

Get an Architect to look at it before you start, be well worth it. Great to meet Mrs Morris she is a rising star.

@jamesflanagan7446 Жыл бұрын

Agree with this get architect to avoid planning app

@kevinryan3475 Жыл бұрын

You both will make a lovely job of the house good luck with the project

@LordUSABless Жыл бұрын

Lovely country setting. Looking forward to seeing the renovations done. I agree with Sinead to keep the fireplace ❤

@vdub8567 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful site adrian, I think sinead is right is about the windows!Best of luck with the build

@theoddjobcentre6686 Жыл бұрын

Agree about keeping the fireplace in the bedrooms definitely

@dieselbushcraft1299 Жыл бұрын

It’ll be a lovely little place when you have finished. I like the idea of those little windows at the front and maybe larger windows or patio doors at the back,best of both worlds. It’s your house so do what suits you and I’m sure it’ll be great when you’ve finished it.

@haggielady Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on this idea. Little windows in front, skylights and sliding doors or French doors in back.

@caroldave4037 Жыл бұрын

Adrian you nailed it👍👍👍 make it like trad white red frames tourist air B&Bers will love it when mate n i toured ireland last year trad cottages were few n far between....

@angelique2653 7 ай бұрын

Hi. My husband and I renovated a 1900s cottage in west of Ireland. We had it for 10 years. I wd offer this advice, based on experience. 1. Ensure you dig out a deep storm drain at rear of house, otherwise heavy rainfall from higher field cd flood your home. 2. Get SEAI grant to wrap exterior in thermal insulation. Amazing difference! 3. Look to eco friendly heating...future proof. 4. Small windows make indoors too dark, especially in winter! Add a sun room at the south side, with really big window. Use old style solid teak frames for the traditional cottage look. Good Luck! I will be following you. 🎉

@michaelstaunton1632 Жыл бұрын

Move over Dermot Bannon!!! Team Ifarm Wefarm got this 💡 🏡💪💪

@SA-76234 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see the transformation. And you should have your wife and kids on the videos more. Your wife seems to be very comfortable in front of the camera. Thanks again for sharing.

@DeclanBowe 10 ай бұрын

Fair play to ye 🎉,lot a work and expensive time to b building wit price of materials, I wish ye both all the best n hope all goes well 👍

@renegade2556 Жыл бұрын

I think there's a happy medium keeping the traditional Irish character of the windows and having more light making the windows a bit larger. All the windows being the same will tie the place together maybe a focal point Larger bay window or three windows of the same style where there's the best view and room for it. I've had nothing but problems with skylights, leaks, heat loss or heat gain it gets really cold where I live. I can raise or lower the temperature 15 degrees opening or closing curtains. Second floor prep is a great idea, Anything you do to prevent the loss and preserve the history of the house is wonderful.

@randybutler4772 Жыл бұрын

You’re right in that slow and steady wins the race. Looking forward to seeing the progress. Thank you both for sharing.🐄🐄

@TheGrannyNut Жыл бұрын

Whilst the tiny windows may be traditional, they turn the house into a dark hole. Much better to leave those larger windows as they are, with the exception of those on the front extension which you're right about and need the tops dropped a bit.

@airenesmiler6624 Жыл бұрын

Yes the windows at the front should be dropped, as they are they are wee bit unsettling in relationship to the house. It makes it look like the house was chopped off above them.

@a6703 Жыл бұрын

Sinead’s right about everything! Hope you keep it olde worldy!

@heehaw8401 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking a tear down and new build would be better! 😂

Жыл бұрын

Take a load of pictures. Raze it to the ground. Then ask the architect to design a nice energy efficient up to code building and to use some styling suggestions from the photos.

@brendannaughton1996 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mrs Morris.a pleasure to see u.we have heard about sinead but never seen u.u are a pure natural talking.the best of luck on the new build.we all no its goin to be done right.

@pamsmith7369 4 ай бұрын

Large windows have a greenhouse effect in the summer and let wind and cold in in the winter. I like the traditional Irish cottage look of the deeply pitched roof with smaller windows. Maybe a larger picture window in the back of the house for nice views. I will stay in you Airbnb!

@dbcooper7326 Жыл бұрын

Fair play to you for taking that on. If that was mine, I'd take the JCB to it. I renovated an old house years ago and it broke me financially and mentally.

@maurawhelan3530 3 ай бұрын

Bravo for trying! Hope all is well now…

@Aug_Frappe 9 ай бұрын

Loved this. So jealous if you. Please keep the videos on this project coming

@pit_stop77 Жыл бұрын

You need windows in between the two sizes. Perfect compromise. I do prefer bigger windows for light like Sinead says ❤

@hollymount9 Жыл бұрын

I’d have to agree with Adrian I like the part above the window gives the cottage more character! Planning is the best job if your changing the pitch of the roof and the front of the house. Looking forward to seeing the progress

@andyhuckle Жыл бұрын

Ade on his best behaviour with the boss around !! 😂

@SeanLee-tc9ie Жыл бұрын

Hi Adrian and Sinead, just hoping ye both heed the advice from the all the subscribers who advised knocking it completely and starting again because as can be seen from the back wall it’s built entirely with mudwall and not stone so would not be compatible with extending up or out with modern materials and speaking from experience if accomplished would cause ye a life of hardship. Well done on all your content- brilliant as usual!

@sparkie916 Жыл бұрын

Well done Sinead your a natural, agree with Adrian on the Windows. Next week's preview is a lovely touch keep up the good work.

@michaelconroy7445 Жыл бұрын

It's a personal choice on the windows adrian for that style of cottage the small windows are a nice idea if you want the cottage original, But the bigger windows have more light into the cottage with where the house is situated and more of that beautiful scenery, Good luck with the project, Great to see your wife in the video..

@Stephen.sullivan Жыл бұрын

I like what your wife said regarding the matching small windows but I would make the big windows look the same but fabulous ideas great idea good luck with it looking forward to the updates even though you’re busy with the farm 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@Iangalvin12 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it Adrian. With your platform here that house is made to be the IfarmWeFarm family farm weekend tours lodgings. It’s your outside milking income and you’ll have a line out the door for it.

@Nightowl-72 9 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see how this progresses !

@pamsmith7369 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad I got to meet Sinead! I’m sure she’s as talented in her endeavors as you are in the work shed! Please, don’t argue about the style. Keep it simple, smaller windows, as I said earlier and make it inviting, yet have enough space that someone will want to rent it or live in it eventually!

@stephenross1581 Жыл бұрын

Adrian, I’m sure the house will be like every other job you do, perfection, I agree with the wife about bigger windows, you need to get natural light into the cottage, I’m sure they will be other things you can do to get the old Irish cottage look. Good luck with the planning

@jix177 Жыл бұрын

Consider as well whether you want solar power now or in future as it'll be dependent on the positions of skylights, and the shape of the roof in general.

@ginaquincey5905 Жыл бұрын

I would love to knock the lump off the front and make it one smooth frontage!

@CB-xr1eg Жыл бұрын

Agreed, who on earth thought that would be a good idea? Looks like it was designed by a kid with a Lego set.

@andrewbrown9032 Жыл бұрын

I've been told by her indoors to say go for bigger windows Adrian. 👍

@posugglan Жыл бұрын

I would like to see the cottage as traditional as possible fitting to the neighborhood. The windows should be all similar size i think 🌸

@lindaarmstrongjackman9788 Жыл бұрын

👍👍 I hope you plan to raise the door jambs higher to avoid brain injury 😂. It is an exciting project. Lovely to see Sinead. 😊

@paulfitzsimons5289 Жыл бұрын

Also guys have a long hard look at knocking and re building, because of less hassle and you’ll finish up with a better result.

@markcolgan5465 Жыл бұрын

Hi Adrian,,nice to meet ur wife ,, I agree with the small windows for the very old look,I'd put a valted ceiling in side the prurch with velux in ceiling.

@johnperry5102 Жыл бұрын

fixing up that cottage is going to be quite a project, but when it's done it will look just grand

@vanessameyer7817 Жыл бұрын

I do like the idea of the small red windows with the velux skylights, I think it will give it character; on the other hand I can also see where Sinead is coming from, small windows make it dark and dingy and you want to see the view, so what about keeping the living area windows large and the hallway and bedrooms smaller? as long as they are symmetrical on the house it wont look weird.

@jonfomaw756 Жыл бұрын

I was keen when you first cleaned it up BUT Honestly you’ll save yourself a lot of heartache and money if you just Knock Down and Rebuild! Truly I can’t see how you can renovate on top of it. Really 😊👍🙏

@scottfoster2487 Жыл бұрын

Remember Happy Wife = Happy life. I would go ad a 4 meter exstension to the roof off the bathroom end for a cover parking area for winter time.The window should be one side on the front to keep the top of the windows on the same plane. The front needs to be all same size windows for a nice curb appeal. Another option you do is use the current lay out and add second story and add a second bathroom besides what you add to the lower area and put a couple bedrooms up stairs .

@davidwhittredge-rr7ti Жыл бұрын

Nice to meet the Mrs. good luck with the rebuild and good luck with your wish list vs her wish list!! 😊

@bohemiandecadence Жыл бұрын

Please consider renting to a family, AirB&B's are depleting the rental market. Can not wait to see y'all put this beauty back together. Hello from New Orleans ⚜

@richardparkinson8651 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see your good wife on the video, I'd have to agree with sinead on keeping the fireplace and finishing it with tiles

@gsdtravels6457 Жыл бұрын

That's a big house! Can't wait to isee the progress.

@colmanlong1032 Жыл бұрын

Super video, like the idea of big Windows, the more light the better.

@user-tv5rn8yi6v Жыл бұрын

So excited that you are beginning to renovate the cottage! I think the smaller windows are more in keeping with traditional Irish cottage and will add to the charm. Can’t wait to see what you decide.

@kevingovier5090 Жыл бұрын

And another great video Adrian, good to see Sinead in the video, to save arguments, employ a well recommended architect , (money well spent). and buy Sinead a site managers hard hat, and then just go with the flow🤪🍻

@s.m.1959 Жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this - and I am sure you have been as well! Great video as always - thank you so much for sharing!

@shirleysousa1133 Жыл бұрын

This will be such a exciting adventure. Looking forward to see the transformation

@judithmalan1502 3 ай бұрын

Such an exciting opportunity...

@garymadden2656 Жыл бұрын

Great video Adrian 👌

@bernardcasey1500 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great to see the start of the old cottage and nice to meet your wife sinead

@philipgraham6980 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the cottage project.

@CB-xr1eg Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@TK-rf9th Жыл бұрын

In the back I would build into the hillside and make the expansion two stories with the games room or bedroom space on the top floor and that would allow you a large living / kitchen space below.

@richardleigh1762 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see your wife in on the act Adrian , interesting plans for the cottage looking forward to follow you along on the project .

@Gearoid35 Жыл бұрын

Nice video you will be busy with the cottage welcome Sinead a natural on camera

@michellecharles521 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see what you do with it. ❤

@Andy-ix2ox Жыл бұрын

Your wife is right it’s all about light, the most important thing is to decide if you’re better off levelling it and re building it with insulation etc probably cheaper in the long run, and I say this from bitter experience.

@dorothypartridge4209 Жыл бұрын

I hope that you keep us up to date on your restoring work. All the best to you in our journey on this project.

@richardallen8977 Жыл бұрын

We love Sinead !!

@garethbrown152 Жыл бұрын

Big windows but with a old style frame window. Best of both worlds an keeps the peace

@gregphillips24 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it will look fabulous.

@paulfitzsimons5289 Жыл бұрын

Hi guy’s if you are replacing windows, try and open them up bigger and let in more light and to be used as fire escapes.👍

@patrickheaney5871 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sinead, nice to see you on the channel, good luck with the new build looking forward to seeing this all progress it will be very be very interesting, it is what I do myself, i thing you both have have good ideas for cottage, i would say keep it simple open plan keep the window small in the old build, half door in the front very important.

@raymondcoughlan6501 Жыл бұрын

Well done sinead done a great job keep up good work and may b take over

@hathorearthfyre Жыл бұрын

Smaller windows with skylights to mitigate the loss of light is how I would go. Bringing back the traditional cottage aesthetic would be my main goal with any architectural changes. You have a huge job ahead of you, and I wish you the best of luck!