The Château Cottage Renovation, And Saving The Crumbling Chimneys @Château De Lalacelle. Ep13
In this week at the château, Tracy and Tony work away on the cottage. With the roof now fully complete, work can start on the interior, starting with lifting hundreds of terracotta tiles and removing all the old plaster.
Also, urgent work starts on the east-side chimney, as if left for one more winter it may collapse in on its self.
Plus, Jonathan helps out in the chicken pens and gets a little surprise after school to keep him busy.
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We are a family from the North-East of England following our dream to restore a beautiful abandoned french Château. We discovered the heart stopping Château De Lalacelle in summer of 2020, this beautiful architectural monument Is set in the countryside of North-West France.
The moment we visited the Château we all fell in love, from the beautiful sweeping landscape and forests, to its stunning untouched interiors and magnificent spiral staircase in the turret.
Unfortunately Château De Lalacelle has been abandoned for a number of decades so will need a lot of restoration and DIY.
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I love Tony’s constant positivity about the mammoth project! Nothing is too difficult for him. He just keeps talking about “cracking on”. God bless this special man and the entire family. Love watching your videos!!! 🇨🇦
Thank you very much, yes the job needs doing so he just cracks on with them 🥰
yes, he is amazing.
Tracey and Tony I give you immense credit, i don’t know if I could’ve done what you have done, you really needed that inner strength. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
I am exhausted just watching you two working so hard. I thought it was hard enough renovating a six bedroom Victorian house never mind your beautiful buildings. Delighted Jonathan has a trampoline. I have one and am in my 60s. It’s hidden in the garden so that I cannot be seen ( apart from the cows in the next field). . I know it will be great fun for you all. Looking forward to your next update. Well done both of you👏👏
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is loving the trampoline 🥰
I know this video is a year old but I would like to give Tony and Tracy the Grandparents award for best grandparents that ever existed on this planet !!! Much love ❤️
There's nothing nicer than a feature exposed brick wall .The lady of the house works as hard as any man !Good on you guys hi from Tasmania Australia!
Thank you very much, yes the brick wall will be stunning. Tracy is definitely a hard worker 🥰
Remember-If you don’t have enough tiles, create a border with different tiles that look appropriate. Great job guys!
Thank you very much, great idea 🥰
"Watch this, Nana!" The call of the human child to be noticed, a universal need. So cool.
Wanted to thank you for making videos of all your repairs. It is not only satisfying to do the work yourselves but even taking the time to make videos of what you are doing adds to your chores. We appreciate that you are teaching us how to do it! These buildings are just amazing. So many have been abandoned but they certainly are worth the effort and investment. As other viewers have said, be careful. Safety first!
Thank you very much, so glad you are enjoying our family journey 🥰🏰
I love that you are on this chateau restoration adventure but the amount of work is daunting. I give you so much credit as you navigate renovations and caring for Jonathan. Little by little you have already accomplished so much. Stay well!💕
Thank you very much, yes we have a lot of work ahead of us but it is a fantastic life for Jonathan 🥰🥰
Two observations, what a smashing man Tony is, and, blimey Tracy would put any labourer to shame - she really knows how to graft! One small tip, normally on french windows, the hinged glazed units can quickly and easily be removed from the frames by knocking out the centre pins in the hinges. This facility is also useful when you come to paint them. Super job on the roof - very professional.
Thank you very much, yes Tracy is definitely a hard worker 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle I was also amazed at how hard working Tracy is. I would love to know what your plans are for the renovations - are you trying to finish the cottage so that you have a haven to live in while tackling the chateau?
I have loved this channel from the beginning, but I must say that it is definitely growing on me with each vlog! I am enjoying the history and renovation aspects as well as the personalities and sweet family relationships that you are sharing with us. It seems like Tracy and Jonathan are settling in well and I’m happy to see this. I’m sending gratitude and best wishes from our beautiful vineyard in the California mountains! 😘
Thank you so much for following us on our family journey 🥰
You guys are the most lovely grandparents! He is one lucky boy.
Thank you very much, 🥰🥰
Back breaking work you are doing Tony but you must be thrilled to have such a hard working partner like Tracy. I cannot get over how she just puts her hand to everything. It is also nice to see you are teaching your grandson how to help as well. Great vlog thank you
It’s lovely to see Tracy and Jonathan enjoying life at the château.
Y’all are such loving and caring grandparents to Jonathan. 💖💖💖💚💚💚
You are such a great couple and doing a fantastic job with the Chateau and Jonathan! I wish you all good health and happiness as you continue on and thank you for keeping us connected!
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
Wow! Tony and Tracy are such hard workers!
Thank you very much, yes both just get the job done 😊
You are a solid man, Tony! The rest of the family are lucky to have you steering the ship:)
Thank you very much 🥰
Tony and Tracy, Amazing teamwork. Jonathan looks to be thriving in his new environment ✌️
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is loving it all 🥰
👏👏👏 your family are amazing, Tony & Tracy are diamonds, their love for Jonathan melts my heart, can’t wait to see you all back together & enjoying the fruits of your labour 💗
Thank you very much 🥰
I love watching your Mom work she is as strong as and ox! And your dad is brilliant too!
Thank you very much, yes they are both great workers 🥰
My applause to the hard working couple. You both are amazing! Looking forward to seeing all your future achievements.
Thank you very much 🥰
The roof and guttering looks amazing. You should be proud. Getting all of the chimneys completed will be a dream. Love your vlogs. Blessings to you all... ❤🇦🇺
Thank you very much, yes the cottage is now looking stunning 😁 and we can not wait to get some fires in the château 🥰
I wish I had such a great positive attitude like dad
Thank you very much 🥰
I admire you both the couple,at your age you should be retired now but you still work and do a great job!!!I've been living at Milbsborough and my daughter studied in Teeside University psychology.Bravo from Greece!!!You are brave!!!
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony work so hard bless them, a true north-east couple working away to get the job done 🥰
Just watched this week's vlog how you and Tracy have worked. One job after another you are making good progress. You make a good team. So pleased Johnathan likes school .
Thank you very much, hope you enjoyed it 🥰
Always do fingers crossed you will be in soon 🤞
Jonathon is such a good helper and yous are so attentive to his needs being a young lad yous are an amazing family very caring and loving...🥰
The beams in the cottage look fantastic and the clean up/hard work you are all doing - Spectacular!!
Thank you very much 😊
You two are such a great team. Pampered chickens, spoilt grandson and never ending hard work for you two ! It looks like fun. Hope you both stay well. Good job Tracey decided to get the plaster off the bathroom wall , the stone looks great. So nice to hear Jonathan is loving school xx
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
These cast iron wall sinks you are finding, known as a “lavabo” were usually mounted on the outside walls of European homes. They were used for hand washing before entering the house. The one in the video would have a tap in the hole at the top and some came with their own tank which you would fill daily.
Thank you very much, yes we have a tap on the other on, fascinating to know 🥰
@@derekbriggs6207 You are most welcome! They do look so lovely restored and it's nice to have a small project to do between the bigger jobs ;-)
@@chateaudelalacelle You are welcome. I found them fascinating too after being gifted one several years ago and it took some time to learn what they were and how they were used *smiles*
They were also commonly found inside, at least in Austria. When the industrial revolution was in full swing, these were put in the hallway on each floor in working-class houses, where the individual tiny flats didn't have running water. In the early 20th century they were even installed in middle-class kitchens. The place I live in used to have slightly larger, square ones in all the kitchens, of course they've all been removed since. The only one left is in the former laundry room in the cellar. My dad removed the last one from a kitchen in the late 70s. For the proper look they need a flush-mounted trap and drain cover, very hard to find. If you do an image search for "Bassena" (bastardised French "bassin") you can find a few pictures of those sinks in their original habitats. You can still buy aluminium replicas that look reasonably convincing until you try to lift them.
If you can't find an appropriate spot for them inside, they would be beautiful as fountains in the garden mounted on the stone wall - maybe with trailing water plants. The soft tinkle of running water would be so soothing.
You both are doing a GREAT JOB! Sorry, you don't have more HELP! LOVE from Chicago
Thank you very much, Tracy and Tony will have extra help very soon 🥰
And his breathe said it all 🎶
You are all such a good team together half the hard graft is done can't wait to see you all enjoying this lovely home
Thank you very much, yes the cottage will be amazing when done for tracy, Tony and Jonathan 🥰
Terry and Ash where are you two? Tony and Traci will have the Cottage and Chateau all done before you get your hands duty. Come on men forward march. Great vlog. your mum and dad are great. Happy Fathers Day Tony!
Thank you very much, 😂 understand we are in the UK with our business but hopefully will be over very soon 🥰
I completely understand, I was trying to be funny. I really love your vlogs.
Tracy Working So Hard She Would Put A lot Of People To Shame. Tony Is Hard Working You Got A Lot To Do A Very Big Job But Rome Was not Build In A Day It Will Look 👀 Amazing When Done Thankyou 👍🏰
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are both great hard workers 🥰
Tracy , Your Amazing, Well Done Girl , Congratulations to you Both, Following you daily 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Tracy is a fantastic woman 🥰
You and your wife make a formidable team! Great work you two! Glad to see your grandson acclimating to the new surroundings. 😀
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is love he’s new life in France 🥰
Like the reference about care in removing the floor tiles undamaged and in a timely manner -" crack on without cracking". Thanks for posting.
Thank you very much, yes we want to use as many as we can 🥰
That stone wall in the bathroom looks great like that
Thank you very much, it definitely will be stunning when done 🥰
Such a terrific team. And young Johnathon is wrapped in and surrounded by love. Its lovely to see. Glad hes settling into school. I am so enjoying watching this chateau move forward from scratch. Tony, you are a machine. Tracey you are so hard working and keeping that all important eye on the family and its true needs.
You need another boy the same age to keep Jonathan busy. Have a lovely summer.
Thank you very much, one of our neighbours has a little boy that comes over to play 🥰
I haven’t seen any of you wearing knee pads. We bought ours in the US at a home improvement store. They Velcro around the knee and are easy to walk in. Your aging knees will thank you.
That’s a great idea, thank you 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle i use knee pads for major housecleaning and gardening! Great idea!
They are knee savers for sure! I thought about it some time ago. Glad you mentioned them. 😉
The cottage is really coming along. The bathroom walls will be beautiful, I am sure. Fabulous workers Tony and Tracy!! I love watching your videos. 😀😀❤❤ Hugs to all the family!!
Thank you very much, yes Tony and Tracy are hard workers, the stone walls are amazing, can not wait to get them finished 🥰
This has proven to be such an exciting project to watch! This is a huge project but will be so amazing in the end. ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, so glad you are enjoying the journey. it definitely be amazing when completed 🥰🏰
I would expose all the interior brick wall. It would be fantastic. Every cottage needs brick walls😀
Totally dissgree. Brick was not designed to be shown plus it is porous so will absorb damp, smells and grease.
@@JulieChave46 that's why nowadays they seal them😊
@@JulieChave46 yes we will be sealing them 🥰
Yes the stone walls are amazing 🥰
Watch this, Nana ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you are amazing grandparents.
Thank you very much 🥰
You are fantastic Grandparents! I can’t believe you have so much energy and have a wonderful work ethic. Well done!
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are both very hard works but still have time for little Jonathan 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle It is beautiful to see their relationship with Jonathan, such caring Grand parents. An example indeed.
Wow!! Tracy and Tony you both are amazing. The work you’re doing on the cottage is lovely and I really like the idea of leaving some stone walls exposed. Thanks for sharing and have a great week !! 🥰🌼
Thank you very much, yes the stone walls will looks fantastic when cleaned and repaired 🥰
That sink is really cool ... So glad you plan to use elsewhere. I find it amazing the tiles are laid directly on the earth, no barrier. Thank goodness no moisture is under there. You made a quick job of removing the tiles. That sounds good with the fireplace . Goodness, that is in bad shape. So glad you are saving this beautiful home that was once magnificent. You take pride and put thought into the restorations you are making. So enjoyable to follow your progress. Thank you for sharing. Goodness, that looks great, you hardly can tell and I think as you said in a couple of years, you will not notice the new rendering. It seems these jobs you are doing with Tracie's help seem to go more quickly. You are a good team. I love how they have used the stones and how nice the wall looks now.
Thank you very much, yea we want to keep as many original features as possible, and the floors will be beautiful when restored. The chimney is definitely coming along and is now all safe 🙏🥰
Tracey is a machine! Really Tony and Tracey are such hard workers. The stone looks fantastic!
Tony,you are a Superman, I admire you and all your beautiful workmanship. Iam watching all the videos from start to latest,you all make my day,love you all.😊❤️☮️🇺🇸
I just watched this,binge watching in October 2022, and I saw hard working people and happy chickens.😀🐓🐔🐣.
Such a hard working family! The little Jonathan included 💪🏻 🤗. He will definitely keep busy in that trampoline 😆. Another great video 🥳🥰💞
Thank you very much, yes it definitely keeps him busy 😊🥰
You are doing a fantastic job on the cottage and the chimneys. Jonathan is blessed to have such nice grandparents. It's super that he is busy with the chickens.Looking forward to seeing how the bathroom and kitchen look when done.Thanks for sharing your progress.
Thank you very much 🥰
Tony and Tracy. You both make for great teamwork! The construction materials are nothing I see in New Hampshire. So was interesting to watch the wall and floor removal. Our 80' long, three story dairy barn is wood construction. My father-in-law built it in 1952. I can now see the grounds design from the drone footage. You have cleaned away enough overgrowth to get a good picture of what the property originally looked like. Just stunning! This will make a stellar family home and B&B! ~ Diane
Thank you very much, yes we have definitely cleared a lot of the overgrowth away over the months. The stone wall in the bathroom will be amazing when completed 🥰
Huge respect to you both, you are doing a fine job. Your love and care for Jonathan is a joy to see. Wishing you only the best.
Thank you very much 🥰
Backbreaking work putting the effort into keeping those tiles. I'm sure it will be worth it in the end! I have to say I really appreciate that your videos are edited so thoughtfully; no pomp or ceremony just straightforward hard work clearly showing all of the progress you're making. Loving watching these!
Thank you very much, yes the tiles are hard work but will definitely be worth it in the end 🥰
The exposed walls will be stunning! 😊
It definitely will make the bathroom 🥰
Just came across your channel and I am totally engrossed! One thing I'd like to point out is that chickens take dust baths to keep clean and drink fresh water that needs to be changed daily. The water basin could be used in the future for ducks perhaps. Great channel, all the best!
Thank you very much and so glad you can join us on our family journey. Thank you very much for the advice 🥰
The week is going to be long while I wait for the next news. I am so glad that Tracey and Jonathan are more settled now. My goodness, the two of you make a formidable working team! Well done!
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
I can't believe how much work you 2 get done....it's amazing at this rate you'll be in by Christmas, well done to you, I love your work ethic you just keep at it... And the bathroom walls are amazing I can't wait to see them pointed and sealed they will be a real feature I'm so pleased Jonathan likes school it's a worry off your shoulders I'm sure
Thank you very much. That’s the plan to be in for. The walls definitely look fantastic 🥰
It is getting exciting now, real progress is being made. It must be exciting for all of you as well.
Thank you very much, yes it’s great to see the cottage coming together now 🥰
Thank you for these enjoyable videos.
Thank you very much for joining us 🥰
That floor swept, washed and it’s first coat of Coconut oil. The lounge room I am imagining in my head.💖💖🇦🇺
Thank you very much, yes the lounge in the cottage will have all real wood furniture so will look stunning 🥰
If I ever get to stay at your Chateau - which I really hope I do in the future - I know it will be a bit unusual to see you all moving at normal speed rather than fast forward!!!! Tracey is so strong- most impressed !!!
Thank you very much, it would be lovely to have you stay in the future. Yes tracy is a wonderful woman 🥰
Tracy,you never stop working! my wife sometimes watch with me and i tell you,girl,you are just a strong woman! we use to be like that when we were jonger but we can,t nomore..my wife is in a wheelchair now because she broke her back..and i walk with a walker because they made a misstake in the hospital on a operation on my ear and here now day and night loud noises in my head plus i had to learn to walk again because of the ballance thanks to this operation,took me 2 years to walk again,but i won,t complain anymore,sorry we did it over here..we still goes on holidays..we love what you guys doiing,miss it a lot..keep it up and sometimes,tracy,take it easy..love from willem and lorraine from holland
Well I’m home from the hospital. But still have to watch your lovely videos. You’re such lovely people I wish you the best life has to offer. You’re doing Amazing work. Just love watching your videos. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are such hard workers. Fascinating. It looks great. Much success. Quite a journey for a wonderful family.
Thank you very much, it definitely is a wonderful journey 🥰
The "naked" stone wall in the bathroom is beautiful.
Thank you very much, yes the stone walls is stunning 🥰
I am amazed!! Those chimneys to repair is no joke especially at that height!! You really are fantastic!
I'm loving your videos. I discovered your KZhead videos and I'm hooked. I started from episode 1 and watch at least two videos a day. I don't want to miss anything. I love your family. Terry you are very blessed to have Tony and Tracy so on board and being so handy. They are brilliant. I look forward to seeing your dream come true.
I’m guessing you guys are kinship carers, my partner and I have been kinship carers to 5 young people over the last 20 years. Outstanding undertaking. ❤️
Thank you very much 🥰
Allot was accomplished this week. Imagine the amount of work that will get done when the boys get back!
Thank you very much, yes we will be over soon to help out with it all 🥰
Your doing so well and done so much in such a short time keep the momentum going, from one of your Australian viewers 🇦🇺
Thank you very much, yes now Tracy is over she is cracking on with it all 🥰
Some hard working folks 👏 💪
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are both hard workers 🥰
Great progress on the cottage. Tracey you are one hell of a grafter, you would put some blokes to shame. Well done both of you 👍🍀
Thank you very much 🥰
🇨🇦 I just stumbled across these vlogs. I am amazed at all the hard heavy work being done by Tony and his wife Tracey. Tracey works as hard as any man in construction, no wonder she stays lovely and slim! I will have to find the first postings of these vlogs, I am interested to see them. I think Tony should sell T-shirts with, Let’s get crackin!! on them.😁
Thank you very much for the lovely comment, so glad you can join us in our family journey have hope you enjoy the videos 🥰🥰
Lovely to see the real time transformations and all the hard work and dedication into the project. The fact that you can still have a laugh and a joke at the end of the day is absolutely heart warming. Looking forward as always to the next instalment....
Thank you very much, yes you have to keep happy about it all 🥰
Thoroughly enjoyable. So happy you are conserving the tiles for reuse.
Thank you, yes we want to use as many original features as possible 🥰
What a pair of grafters! Tracy you get stuck in girl and do us women proud! Well done both of you. Love the exposed wall.
Thank you very much, yes Tracy is definitely a worker 😊 the walls are stunning 😍
You work so hard and still remember treats for Jonathan.😀🧡🧡
Thank heaven for parents!
can;t wait to see that gorgeous parquet floor refinished and glowing
You guys do such a great job. I’m so happy and proud of you. You are becoming a part of history and saving a home that we just pretend we knew the people and what they did in their every day life. Luann from the USA
Mom, your doing an incredible job! I know all the work has to be shocking. Love the cast iron sinks? Whatever they are there beautiful! I say this to all the château channels I watch, I hope you’ll keep as working. I know it’s not practical, but there ancient and so beautiful. The iron stoves put in them is such an eyesore imo. 🤣🤣 However, freezing 🥶 or warmth, I pick warmth even if it’s a iron stove lol. Aww, your wonderful grandparents.
I can't believe all the work you are doing. Removing those tiles is back breaking.
Thank you very much, it is but has to be done 🥰
Tracy is a trooper!
Thank you very much 🥰
This is a really super project. Much enjoying following your progress.
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
I really enjoyed this video. Just the nice balance of getting work done (you guys are killing it) scenery, and chat. Good to see the little fellow happy too. You seem to have accomplished so much. Looking forward to the next time I see you
Thank you very much, so glad you are enjoying our journey 🥰
Your vlogs and the ones from Chateau de Montmagner are the best ones they show the works from amators done like professionals.Love this .Keep up the good work .You can be super proud of yourself.
Thank you very much, so glad you enjoy the videos 🙏🥰
Those old windows would make an awesome greenhouse 😊
I came to say how wonderful the stone walls look in the bathroom, but everyone else has already commented on it. Lol. Amazing work. I have a child's paddling pool in my chicken pen although I've never had a chicken swim! It's easy to dump out and rinse with a garden hose.
Thank you very much, great idea 🥰
You might not have cracked any tiles but you certainly made a good crack at crackin a joke 😂😂 nice to see you enjoying yourselves during all the hard work 😘🇦🇺
Thank you very much, yes that’s Tony with the jokes 😂🥰
You are doing wonderful work with your renovations and caring for your family. Great job! I love watching your channel. Thank you for posting your videos for us to enjoy and to see your progress.
Thank you very much, so glad you are enjoying our family journey 🙏🥰
OMG! What a great gift for Jonathan.
Thank you very much, he loves it 🥰
None of you is afraid of hard graft!! Great to get up all those tiles - did you actually break any? Such a good idea to put down insulation; proper clay tommettes instantly give character to an old property. The trampoline is such a good idea too as Jonathan can bounce happily without being constantly supervised thanks to the net. Delighted to hear that he seems to have settled so easily into his new school, which I'm sure is a massive relief to everyone, Tracy in particular!
Thank you very much, some tiles where previously broken so that is one of the reasons we lifted them. Yes Jonathan has settled in so well with it all, 🥰
Tracy you remind me of me. I restore 3 houses top to bottom by myself. Thanks for sharing.
I agree, the roof looks really amazing
Thank you very much, 🥰
Love your videos. Tracy and Tony look after yourselves. xx
Thank you very much 🥰
Nice. Each step forward is an incredible accomplishment, especially hard labor. To me, it’s satisfying, instant gratification. Big respect and admiration to you two.
Thank you very much, Tracy and Tony definitely are doing a great job 🥰