The Château Cottage Dig Out & Hidden Original Feature. Ep14
This week at the château, work continues on the cottage where we find out if Tracy and Tony managed to get a digger to help with digging the floor up throughout the cottage, or if it has to be done all by hand.
Work starts on the château west-side chimney, which is in bad condition and we get to fit new flue liners to each of the fires so come winter we can have beautiful log burns.
Plus, Tracy discovers an original feature, hidden away under the grass for over 40 years and talks about our future plans for it.
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What back breaking work well done guys . Johnathan is such an asset to the team , lovely to see a young man of his age so willing and happy to contribute.
It was definitely hard work but worth it, Jonathan loves helping out bless him 🥰
Tracy really started glowing at the end of episode 13, and she’s really in her element here. The stress she seemed to carry is completely gone. Beautiful to watch.
I cannot even express how wonderful it is that the little boy is learning to work hard like his grandda and nana. and seems to enjoy the participation.
My 7 year old grandson loves to help just like Jonathan! You are really giving him a full and adventurous life. My goodness Tracy, the aerial view of those ovals showed how large they are and how sore your back must have been!!! So much work restoring an estate of this size and age. I think you will be in the cottage by Christmas and what a happy Christmas it will be! 💕
Thank you very much, yes the amount of digging poor tracy has done is unreal, she has now fully uncovered one of the water holds which we will show in next weeks video. Fingers crossed for Christmas 🤞🥰
What a great helper Johnathan is.
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Oh my goodness, you two Tony and Tracy take the work ethic to the next level. I loved the way Jonathan helped you digging the floor out. I’m a really big fan of your renovations and can’t wait to see what you do next. Bonne chance! xx ps, fountains would look amazing …
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are both extremely hard workers with the little help from Jonathan 🥰
What a wonderful gift for a child to play and work along with family and " dig in" to that process. It's the ideal exsperience all together accomplishing something that will never be forgotten.
Johnathan is such a good helper. 😊
The chateau and the cottage will be finished in no time with a helper like Jonathan. He is a little star, bless him. I am enjoying every minute watching you guys as a family working so hard to live a dream. You are fantastic. Hope years past you will remember these days with pride for all your achievements.
Thank you very much, yes in years to come we will look back and appreciate it all 🥰
Having Johnathan there working with you could keep you going all day! 😅
How blessed you all are to have a little one in your lives. Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is a wonderful privilege. Psalm 127:23 Children are a gift from The Lord.
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Tracy you are a workhorse!! We look forward each week to seeing all the progress. You and Tony are a great team. Lovely to see Jonathan pitching in, bless him. Have a good week, from a Brit in Florida.
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"A few family meetings before Terry gets his way" :-) Trafalgar, Ha!
😂😂 yes Terry will want a larger fountain 😂😂
Jonathan is such a lovely young lad! You’re doing a wonderful job raising him! You are teaching him the value of hard work!
Thank you very much, he is learning so many new skills and loving every minute of it 🥰
You both amazed me with your stamina.The rate you're working away at the cottage and the front garden few half your age could manage.So happy to see the chimneys repaired.Well done.
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are both working extremely hard on the cottage 🥰
Exactly what I thought!!
It is so much fun to explore, isn't it, Tracy! A woman after my own heart!! ❤😂❤
Oh Johnathan, bless his little heart. My boy is 6 years old and just as keen and interested to help 😊
He loves helping out where he can bless him 🥰
You all are creating the most beautiful homes for Jonathan to grow up in. What glorious memories he shall have.
Gosh I wish I had half your energy , those water features are going to be so unique , the chimneys look totally professional, & the new flue liners will take away any worries . Getting the new floors in the cottage will really set you up for getting on with winterizing and making your cottage habitable. Looks like Johnathon is thriving , it was nice to see him helping and chatting , he’s a natural in front of the camera did very well telling us what was in the van . Can’t wait to see you next week !
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan loves it all bless him, the fountains will be beautiful in the future 🥰
When your about a metre away from the surface just knock loud and I’ll put the kettle on, as always wishing you much energy and all the best, Yvonne from Australia
😂😂 thank you very much 🥰🥰
You guys get a thumb up for all that hard back breaking work , the place will be well worth it .
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Amazing hard workers. Love that little Jonathon....working hard and talking to his grandparents....he will grow up a marvellous young man. No bored whiney child there.
Thank you very much, no he is always busy bless him, and loves every minute 🥰
Excellent episode! I'm still shaking my head at the beauty and level of the symmetry that the architect of that chateau was able to achieve with this property! The more you uncover and gradually bring back it just gets more and more beautiful! Tracy's discovery of the features whether pools or pools with fountains in the future sure would be fantastic views for both the cottage and the chateau it appears! I can be a realist though and know the cost to use as large fountain features might prove the straw that broke the camels back...but sure could be beautiful! I can hear Terry now...."but have you seen the fountains at Versailles?"...lol! All the best and till your next vid Bon Chance!
Thank you very much, 😂 yes large fountains would be a little costly. So glad you enjoyed the video 🥰
They make solar fountains that are gorgeous. Put it on a timer and you’re set!
Tony you are doing an absolutely fantastic job! And you are so versatile! Without you, this project would be impossible to finish!
You have some amazing, hard working parents! Wonderful job 🥰
Tony, Traci and Jonathan the dynamic trio! So much progress and the features found in the front. Terry and Ash I hope you are both well!?
Thank you very much, the trio are working so hard. We are very good thank you and hopefully souls be over very soon 🤞🥰
I think you deserve a medal
Wow, absolutely impressed with the two of you. You will have deserved every bit of joy and satisfaction when you are finally in. Jonathon will have memories you could never put a price on and, it does appear he has settled in well. I have to say though I will feel relieved when you are 'in' so that you have a wonderful 'home' as a base whereby you can tackle the remainder project by project with a nice place to relax in in between. All said, I would give anything to have a diversion like yours given the mess we're dealing with in Canada, just as soon literally bury myself in the sand and plug away. P.S. the two of you are looking pretty buff! So you're right no gym needed!
Thank you so much for you lovely comment 🥰
My back hurts just watching all the digging and rock moving! Hope you have some self care after all that hard work,
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You can use that door you just took off as a sliding door elsewhere in the cottage! Most of the expense of putting up a sliding door is the door itself.
Thank you very much, the is a fantastic idea 😍
Oh boy I bet you will be so pleased when you finish and can a well deserved break and enjoy your lovely home.
love it
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Oooohhh Jonathan what a hard worker!! He’s absolutely adorable!! 🥰💞
He is bless him 🥰 hope you are enjoying the videos 🥰
Liked it ………loved it. You work so hard that it makes me feel exhausted and in need a long soak in the bath. Jonathan is a sweetie. You must be so proud of him. Fascinating the ovals in the front garden. Hard work ( as always ) but worth it. Well done. 👏👏👏
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is a wonderful young little man bless him and helps out where ever he can 🥰🥰
You have both become modern-day archeologists, every day you reveal more and more of the life you will all be living.
Thank you very much, it definitely feels that way 🥰🥰
You two are workhorses!
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Great progress! Smart sequencing of the work too, to optimize near term living space in the cottage, and roof/ structure and chimneys/ heat in the chateau. Hang in there, I know the work is tough, but you are doing a wonderful job.
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A looot of digging by the seniors 😮❤ it's been a while since we saw the juniors?
Thank you very much, unfortunately Terry and ash are currently in the uk sorting out the family business and will be over very soon 🥰
GREAT JOB on the floor, great to see your grandson helping you out. Looks like you all will be nice and warm this winter. Thanks for sharing your HARD work with us. LOVE from Chicago
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the video 🥰🥰🥰
Hard working kid
He is bless him, Jonathan likes to get involved 🥰
You both have the energy for 10 men!
Wow those water holding areas are going to be gorgeous. Good for you Tracy for all of your hard work on excavating those! Well done!
Thank you very much, she has done a fantastic job 🥰
This is completely off topic but Tracy looked so beautiful sitting there in the end doing the wrap up. What a pretty woman!
Where does your energy come from? My deepest respect for all the work you’ve done and are still doing. I hope you are able to have some patreons to help fund the amazing renovation you are doing. Good luck and stay safe and well.
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Your all working so hard.Good luck.
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Love watching you guys do it all, basically, by hand. It shows. Great progress and keep at it. Can’t wait!
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Wow, you two sure are plugging along all by yourselves and getting so much done! Jonathan is so mature for his age...a real little man....you are a great influence on him...wonderful! I look forward to your vlogs seeing the progress you're making. Look after yourselves.
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The thermal break will make a big difference! Very happy to hear you're able to get these vital repairs done before catastrophe strikes!
What a beautiful labor of love restoring the cottage and chateau! What beautiful memories you are making!❤️
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My ladie you are a very hard worker! Both of you are doing a remarkable job. Love the stone bathroom wall
Thank you very much, yes Tracy is a wonderful hard worker 🥰
No shortage of work but what a satisfying result. Those ovals in the garden will make fantastic fountains but you will have to have something in the center that fits the scale of the ovals. I think you made an awesome choice to replace the door with a window as well.
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Not afraid of some hard work!!!! I admire your stamina!! So much to be done at the chateau and cottage but the personal journey and satisfaction will be worth every ache and pain!!! 🤗❤️
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Double French doors to replace the one large door would be nice. You can create a little outdoor seating area from that door. Perhaps a few wrought iron chairs and a table. A pergola above the door with wisteria would be beautiful. I think for the time being, two nice arborvitae (fast growing) in large pots for the garden features until you have the funds for two fountains. Just a thought.
Thank you very much for the great ideas 🥰
That was pretty cute watching Jonathan help with his own wheelbarrow. Looks like he worked pretty hard!
Thank you very much, yes bless little Jonathan helping out 🥰
Jonathan is such a treasure 🥰
Omg. Tracy is dynamite. Another enjoyable video. Jonathan is absolutely beautiful. Take care guy’s ✌️
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Well it’s really coming along now! Keep up the great work! Xx
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are both working so hard 🥰
A lot of back breaking work is poured, with hope & love, into this renovation!
Tracy is a goddess in the garden!
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Just found some time to start watching again.. WOW! I am so far behind, but will watch it all in order.. A "BINGE" lol, very exciting.
It would be nice if you finish your cottage before Thanksgiving. So you'll have a cozy place to stay
Hopefully we can get it sorted for Christmas 🤞🥰
Excellent vlog loving the wildlife thank you
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Have you thought about french doors instead of a window? Oh and what about having stone structure covered with wood creating seating area with small fire pit for camp fire? I'm really enjoying your videos. Stay strong and good luck 👍
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Great job Jonathan! You look like a pro!
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Well done Johnathan good lad for helping. Xx
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Oh, you are such hard workers! Stay safe and well!
Thank you so much, you too 😊
I covet your strength and energy ! Imma sinner 🥰. Great idea to make a window , love and best wishes from Indiana usa ❣️
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You two are amazing with a little help from Johnathan.
Thank you, another really interesting video. You are all working so hard to make this beautiful chateau come back to life, and to be your home.
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Jonathan is such an adorable helper.. love his wheel barrow lol
Thank you very much, he is trying bless him 🥰🥰
Progress is wonderful !
Thank you very much, we also have a new video out later today 🥰
I know your working hard, but you both look so healthy and well. Far better than sitting vegetating. If I had a hat on I’d doff it to you.
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I enjoy watching the hard work and progress.....Joe from Oklahoma, USA
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Great video guys. Working very hard and Johnathon is doing an excellent job pitching in to help too. Cant wait to see what you do with the garden when you finish unearthing what you found in the yard Tracey. It's exciting when you find new treasures. Take care and be sure to take time out for yourselves!! x
Thank you very much, yes the front fountains will be beautiful in the future 🥰
Your chateau is beautiful I love all the wood in the room the fire is getting fixed in and the cottage is coming on great episode thanks
Thank you very much, it’s all coming together bit by bit 🥰
I agree with Tracy, fountains would be amazing!! But a couple of wonderful trees and flower beds would be beautiful accents as well I think 🥳🥰💞
Oh what a champ young Jonathan is! You are making some wonderful memories for him, he’ll have loads of stories to tell. Best wishes with this major project!
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That is a huge job digging our the floor. I know this is a big job but you are truly doing it best by insulating to save on heating and cooling ... These will be so beautiful restored!!! Lucky you in finding them. Very cool door, looks like the bottom needs attention. I love the fireplace! That is a lot of stuff in the chimney, wow.
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Other chateau s have gone with floor heating. I was wondering why that didn't work for you. Also, I have no idea how you came to be raising your grandson but you are doing a lovely job with him. I read other comments that praised him and I agree but I want to praise you also because that kind of child doesn't just hatch you have to raise him with all the love and respect that he mimics. And you bought him that wheelbarrow and shovel in his size so he could feel a part of the restoration . He will look back with pride someday knowing that he helped. I am a parent of three and I know that sometimes it is easier to just do it yourself but the extra time and patience of letting him help will shape his life forever. You guys are simply great!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, yes hopefully if Jonathan is working away on it to help then we will appreciate it in the future 🥰
Such hard workers!
Tracy and Tony, you guys are absolutely amazing!! Everything is looking great !! 🥰
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We moved onto 10 acres about 18 months ago, I’m continually amazed at the mount of machinery we have had to buy to make life easier in order to keep this lot under control so it doesn’t take over our life. Once you have drawn a deep breath and forked out the money, you wonder how you ever did without it, but also how many uses one piece can have.
@@alliejones9864 yes definitely we are finding that out 😊
Great episode! Love your little helper and his pint sized wheelbarrow! My son was like that at his age, always helping.
Thank you very much, yes he loves to help out, and hopefully he will appreciate it all more in the future if he has helped 🥰
I’m sure the original owners would be tickled pink to see the work your all doing to return this to a home.
wow, Tracy and Tony are beasts! What hard workers!!
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What an Amazing Family, 👌👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️
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People often don't realise that if there is damp underground and you lay a plastic membrane and then concrete it pushes the damp into the lower walls. We used a limecrete floor, took ages to dry out but it's breathable and eco friendly. By the way, when you buy a chateau, throw the TV out of the window ! The work never stops.
@@derekbriggs6207 Yes of course ! I was joking, we bought a 'chateau' and I never sat down and enjoyed it. I used to garden by the head lights of the car to save time! We sold it as it was and I swore not to do it again so now I watch you all doing what we all did !!! More fun ! Best wishes xxx
Tracy is an incredible hard worker 💕
start a patreon account!! You would get people that would help out financially!
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Yes. They may be waiting to build up followers. They would have no problem getting the support. Such genuine, hard working people.
Exactly they have 17k followers I would do it.
@@bell4902 thank you very much 🥰
Tony, I think you've got serious competition from Tracey these days in the grafting stakes! Terry and Ash had better be taking note for when they get out to join you!! Another great video - back breaking work digging that floor out by hand, but as you say, the digger money can be better spent elsewhere, even if your backs won't thank you. Totally agree about removing the door and replacing with another window: you don't need two entrances, it adds more light and creates more usable space. Tony will no doubt produce a magic result.
Thank you very much, yes the door will be so much better as a window 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle I hope you can find some salvaged stone to match the exterior. Having a uniform appearance on the fronting helps. You really are such a wonderful family. It is a joy to watch you in your progress toward making the chateau your home.
@@nancibishof6462 thank you very much, the front of the cottage is rendered so hopefully we can match it in 🥰
Great progress, Tony and Tracy you both are just amazing & little Jonathan such a great helper! Love the fun and sense of humour you guys have. Tracy love your curiosity digging up the water features, can't wait to see what you guys do to them. The fireplace surrounds are really gorgeous. Really love your channel, thank you for sharing, take really good care of yourselves, stay safe! Much love Kathy x 💖
Thank you very much, yes the fountain discovery is fantastic and the fireplaces in the château are amazing 😍 So glad you enjoyed it 🥰
And it's a another really good vlog with so much going on.
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You are such a lovely hardworking family and Johnathan is a delight. I love watching your videos and cant wait for the next one!
Thank you very much, we are so glad that you are enjoying the videos 🥰
Wow! Y’all are really doing some fantastic work. Really do wish you’d get some Work Away workers. Things would go so much faster with a couple of extra hands and backs. I know that’s how Stephanie at Chateau de Lalande started getting some help. I’m sure checking online would give you plenty of information.
Thank you very much, yes we will but currently we have nowhere for them to stay and with COVID we are just holding off for now 🥰
What a great team you are. Sweet to see Jonathan helping out. Always happy to see the progress on the Chateau and the Cottage. I can picture you three enjoying the cozy Cottage come Winter. The fountain(s) a nice plan for the future.
Thank you very much, yes hopefully in for Christmas 🥰 The fountains will be beautiful for the future, a great discovery from Tracy 🥰
Amazing hard working couple and they are so patient with Jonathan,they don’t let the stress to get on the way. God bless you
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Hello from Santos-SP Brazil. I absolutely love what you're doing with the place all around. And your beautiful family is a joy to see. 🙏🏻❤️
Ohh…lots to look forward to with this then, great 👍☺️💕🐾
Yes a lot going on again 🥰🏰
Way to go girl, you'll do for me, employe you any day. You are both doing a grand job, well done with all your hard work, your apprentice, be careful he will be after a pay rise. Take care and enjoying your videos very much.x
The plan for the fountains is exciting!
Beautiful fireplaces and paneling in the chateau ❤️
Thank you very much, the interior is stunning 🥰