We BOUGHT an Abandoned Chateau In Our 30’s | How We Plan To Save It? Ep 40
Bonjour à tous,
This week Terry & Ash take a seat in the château grand salon and chat to us about why and how they managed to buy an abandoned château in the french countryside.
In the chat, the pair talk about how they found that dream castle and why the shear amount of work needed did not deter them from saving this abandoned beauty.
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About us,
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.
Please subscribe and follow our families journey, with the up’s and down’s in moving from the UK to rural France and restoring this beautiful building to its former glory.
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You need to keep busy on that renovation so as to keep Patrick and his siblings warm and cozy. They are soo cute!
This was a brilliant blog. Thankyou for sharing. Mumma Tracey, you are an absolute inspiration. From one grandma who looks after a grandchild to another I love watching and listening to the way you love Jonathan. He will be an amazing man if he is half as lovely as your son. What a legacy you will leave. 😇
Traci is the best! She is a warm, loving, hardworking angel.
Tracy is Wonder Woman - I have so much respect for her “ get on & do it” attitude, with such humility. You are an amazing family & I love watching your video’s.
She is a fantastic woman 🥰
She is a stunning beauty too!
Absolutely true about Tracy! She has became such an inspiration for me, and feel that a woman can do so much and no stopping at any age. I knew she was a good and the exactly the same as she appears. She’s “Wonder Woman” for sure! You two, I should say you 3 are very blessed and Jonathan also, to have you all. What a lovely family you all are.
I couldn't agree more. Your entire family is an inspiration for us all.
@@annaibarra3447 Me too Anna!
This is far from boring. It is a charming and very interesting video. This is actually the second time I've watched it. And the quality of the videos has improved so much. I'm not a native speaker so I had a very hard time understanding you in the first video. But now the sound quality is so much better and I get pretty much all of what you're saying.. Thank you for entertaining us! Lots of love from Germany.
You can see that Tracy is beautiful inside out !!! Thank you for saying this about her. She truly is Wonder Woman !
What a lovely tribute to Tracy, your mother. She literally left her home for you. Amazing. Deserved love and a joy for all of us.
She is a wonderful woman 🥰🥰
This was really nice, to get a fuller picture of your process. It's funny that Adrian and Carole looked at Lalacelle, because what they bought seems like a boat-load more work. I appreciate that you are so tolerant of French work ethics and so complimentary of your mayor. I also appreciate that you don't show bickering or pretend fighting, like so many other sites do. That inherent kindness is at the root of your appeal!
Thank you very much 🙏🥰🥰
I am overwhelmed with admiration for your whole-hearted commitment to this project. Your appreciation for history and beauty for forgotten, but still lovely artifacts gives me joy! Bravo! Alexandra from Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Thank you very much 🥰🥰
Thank you Terry and Ash. This was a wonderful Story of how you are living your dreams. Please stop thinking you are not enough. Each one of you is so much more, each of you is so capable. We learn from our experiences...trust yourselves in what you are doing. Tracy you are amazing. You so remind me of me 35-40 years ago, when my husband and I were given a little house in the countryside in Greenwich, Ct. but before this we bought an 100 yr. old Gate House to a lovely Mansion. I was 22 at the time. My husband worked at a bank. I stayed home with our 2 yr. old son...and slowly but surely began to renovate different rooms of this charming Mansard Roof Gate House. I was inspired and encouraged by my husband's Dad and Uncle, who always were kind and appreciative of the daily challenges we faced. Many many moons have passed and life has changed. We lost the father of my 2 sons when he was just 56. They were in their early 20's. I now am incapacitated and spend most of my days and nights reclining...struggling with acute chronic nerve pain. I am very grateful for your Vlog. Tony you are also extremely capable...quietly you are creating amazing bringing the enchanting cottage back to life.. Ash and Terry you are such amazing examples for Jonathan to emulate. He is s super lad, who is a little sponge, absorbing everything, wanting to help, wanting and so needing to be needed. I love how Jonathan has been encouraged to start a garden. His eyes say it all.☺ Tony and Tracy, Ash and Terry you are the Best. How I wish i could fly to your home, and help. Sadly it is almost impossible for me to travel. I know, the time is coming when you will be receiving Volunteers who will share their knowledge and loving kindness to help make your dreams a reality. Much Love and Gratitude. Sending you virtual hugs. Anita🙏🌟✨🎉🗼💛💙💜🧡
I’m so glad you made this video. Knowing the back side of the journey is such a good way to understand what you’ve gone thru!
Keep doing what you are doing! You are making improvements in not just your Château every week; you are improving the quality of your content, your château improvements skills, and your videography! Also, your content is very personal and family-filled! Love it! Tracy is a rock/The Rock! Hard worker, no complaints, humble mum and grand mum, and KICK ASS at everything!
Was not a boring Vlog. It was so nice to get the whole picture on your journey of buying your Chateau. Tracy and Tony are amazing with what the y have done with the cottage. Can’t wait to see Lalacelle come alive again. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Not been boring at all lads. It was really interesting to hear the background to buying the property. You are such hard workers all of you and deserve success. Can’t wait to see what you all achieve in 2022.
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
It’s obvious Tracy is an incredible woman, she’s Wonder Woman. Thank you for sharing your story, I’m truly happy for you all and I wish you the very best.
She is amazing 🥰
How do I go about getting adopted into this family? All of you have inspired me, Tracy in particular. Love you all.
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
Such a lovely fireside chat - great example for so many.
Tracy is an amazing woman and I’m glad she’s getting the support she needs from the viewers. She’s the kind of woman I’d like to call a friend. Your all amazingly hard workers and you can tell it’s Tracy that is the center of the family. You are providing a refreshing change to the nonsense that is going on in the world. Thank you xx and I’m jealous, we have nothing like a chateau in Australia:)
Thank you so much, yes Tracy is a wonderful woman 🙏🥰
You guys are THE BEST! The work, commitment and love you show for the chateau is beyond compare.
Thank you so much 🥰
Such a wonderful family and have found a good friend in Terry, I can't think of a nicer person to bring Lalacelle back to life. Look forward to spending more time together this year and swapping experiences and tips. X
Thank you for sharing your personal journey and dreams with all of us around the world, Ash & Terry, and family. I am very fond of you all because of who you are. You mention how helpful Ms de Lalacelle has been to you, but I’m sure she is willing to help, again, because you all are such wonderful people. I see your dream! Thank you for allowing me to share your escape to it from afar.
Thank you so much for being part of our journey 🥰🥰
Dear Mrs. Tracy, You have inspired me so much! I lost my mother almost 20 years ago and know that you are amazing! Your boys are very very lucky!!
So sorry to hear about your loss 🥲 Tracy really is a amazing woman 🥰
All of you have amazing strengths, even little Jonathan. Nice getting to know the full story. How old are your dogs?
Tracey is such an inspiration to me. I'm doing a lot of renovating on my home. Things my husband didn't get to before he died almost 8 years ago. I am retired and 65 years young and money is a bit tight so l do a lot myself due to necessity. When l get overwhelmed, l think of Tracey and the rest of your family and it helps me keep going. When she dug out the circular flower beds, BY HAND, l knew she would always inspire me. Thank you all for sharing your adventure with us!
Im kind of in same Boat...we never had much money for home reno projects. We always workex
Hey Ms. Gray--I am with you on this one. I'd be happy to trade Terry and Ash my 'skills' as a jill-of-all-trades just to live in a place like that and be part of the restoration...
Congratulations on marching on!
Just found your channel on a Sunday morning. I loved listening to your backstory and how your project came to be. I can't wait to watch and follow you on your journey to restore this beautiful chateau.
Ready and waiting. I think this is what a lot of people would love to do, and watching you guys transform it is just magical watching it all come together. Best Wishes.
Thank you so much, it is very difficult but would not go back 🥰
Don't blame you guys, you could not get anything near as beautiful as your chateau in the UK. ❤️
Not boring at all. Answered many questions for me. I really admire you two and what your doing with your family.
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
Tracy is truly an amazing, strong, hard working woman. I think along with Tony, they make a fantastic team. Props to Tony for all the hard work he puts in, he is a true grafter. Great video guys.
Thank you very much 🥰🥰
A truly wonderful and inspiring segment gents! Love hearing your story... from the beginning, about the trials, tribulations, positive thinking, determination, and your road to success. Truly inspiring - brought a genuine tear to my eye - listening to your story and path, your partnership, the risks, the total family involvement, and of course your parents with a spotlight on Tracy - also had a tear or two with her through several of your Christmas segments when she teared up a bit - from genuine, heart-felt appreciation from your followers. My partner and I are (have been) exploring a very similar direction... with totally similar comparisons to you both (as I'm sure you hear from many others). Me the creative / visionary / dreamer... see's the possibilities and the final results even if weeks or months away... grew up in retail, customer service, display, interior design, hotel / hospitality, event design, etc... my partner the more 'black and white one'...logical, calm, rational, computer genus 'geek'. And me pushing the goal to find a property overseas (exploring France and Italy)... so that we can at least say that we did it / tried it... with more than just broken dreams and disappointment that we didn't. Congrats!
It’s wonderful it hear about our peoples dreams and journeys. If you don’t try you will never know, if you are ever near by you are more than welcome to pop over for a chat 🥰 Good luck and wonderful to hear about you both 🙏🥰🥰
Good evening, Mr. Wickens and thank you for your comment. May I respectfully ask what is the inspiration behind your quest to go down this same path as Terry and partner, and how does one find these homes and then pay for them to be renovated? I would love to do the same thing but 1) don't speak a lick of French or Italian, 2) am a healthcare professional so I can't 'work from home' or do any videoing, and 3) don't have enough 'stuff' to sell to begin to pay for a ticket to yonder plains, much less understand the bureaucracy entailed in purchasing an old homestead or where to buy timber/plumbing/electrical items. It's great to have a dream, but paying for it is the trick. Any thoughts, tips or tricks?? I'm no Angel Adoree', Stephanie Jarvis or Terry!!! Thank you, and best of luck with your venture!!
It would be great if you created a wish list on Amazon for Tracy, Johnathan, Toni n yourselves - not for nails or lumber. I am sure some viewers would love to use it as we can to show our support. Here's to the power of dreams, positivity and all of a team pulling in the same direction. Your family is a testament to the wonders that can create. Best to all n many thanks from Virginia usa
Thank you very much, that’s a lovely idea 🥰
And a big thank you to you as well. That’s been a very informative video of where you’ve come from and where you’re going. Couldn’t agree with you more about Tracey and her hard work but I think you all deserve a pat on the back as well. You’re all breathing new life into the chateau and what a joy that will be for what was once an unloved building.
Thank you so much, yes Tracy is a fantastic woman 🥰
Your now far more comfortable in front of the camera again so amazing as you all remain so genuine
Thank you so much. We are getting use to it now 🥰
This has been fantastic guys. Absolutely lovely to get an understanding of where you first started to make this life changing journey. You have always known what an amazing woman Tracy is but we have also seen this time and again. She is an inspiration to us all and no wonder you are all so proud of her. So funny about Jonathan doing your heads in. He is a hoot. Now I shall have to watch again in case I missed anything. 👏👏
Thank you very much 🥰
So lovely that you've shared you're journey and the realisation of actually getting started with your dream. Love your family and love watching the transformation and it is by no means boring. Keep going, love watching the changes not just in the cottage, the Chateau but also the garden and grounds. Thank you x
This was great....thank you!! May just have to send Tracy a little something. She is amazing (and so are the rest of you).
Love the episode, and learning on how you came to be there. It would be great to come to France and volunteer to help in your construction project. I have had a lifetime of experience, painting , tiling, wallpapering etc. we are currently renovating a home for my daughter and her family. I have finished tiling 4 bathroom floors and 3 out of 4 of the bathroom. Showers. It’s hard work but very satisfying. We find it is the best way to help our children, so they have a great start to life and a beautiful home is a very nice place for the grandchildren to live in. It’s great to see you restoring the chateau for future generations to live and enjoy. I Enjoy the process just as much as living in the finished project. Thanks for opening up your lives for us to see and share , from Susan in Canada.
Thank you very much, yes it would be wonderful to have you over 🙏🥰🥰
Loved this one I had missed which gives so much insight into how you were able to take on this project!
Thank you so much ☺️
I said it many times: Tracy is awesome. I truly look up to her. She is an inspiration. Keep going guys!
Tracy is a mum in a million, and Tony a worthy helpmeet. Such a brave couple to follow you to France. I hope they get a chance to actually enjoy their cottage this year. Don't work them too hard boys!
Your family work is definitely beautiful for anyone to enjoy. I give you all a message how much I love your work there. The Chateau is beautiful.
Refreshingly open and honest telling of your journey so far. Hard work and commitment achieves so much and you have both in spades.
Thank you very much 🥰
This was a great overview of your new adventure. I identified with so many of the things which you spoke about and appreciate it all. The most important is that you're entire family is so down-to- earth. I grew up in a European family where we all took part in building etc. and I believe that only made me stronger to tackle large building projects as an adult. Tracy, you and I do not need a gym, but one day we will need a manicure. Thanks for the great vlog.
Thank you very much, yes we are just a normal working class family 🙏🥰🥰
Heroic efforts to search find and buy before you begin restoration incredible
Thank you so much 🥰🥰
You all make my day time and time again! I feel like part of the family when I hear you speak of your dreams and watch you work together....lovely lovely family!!!!
Thank you very much 🥰
What's not to love about every minute of this video today? Thank you Terry and Ash. I will continue to watch and support your journey! And I have to agree, you're blessed to have "Wonder Woman" living and working with you. Go Tracey!!
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
Thank you for sharing your journey. Thank you for sharing more details. Your videos are an inspiration.
Thank you, gentlemen. This was delightful. Yes, Tracy is a powerhouse. You are all such a force together. Total respect.
Thank you so much 🥰
Tracey is truly an inspiration to all people as are all of you ! Never give up on your dreams !!
What wonderful people you are you love your parents you
This was not boring. It was nice to get a recap of it all even though I've been fallowing from the beginning. I'm looking forward to seeing all the adventures ahead 🙂
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Oh Guys that was anything but boring I loved it, you speak, so well together what an amazing story. I watch several Chateau Vlogs and your Chateau without a doubt is the most BEAUTIFUL, The gates, the view from every angle, the views of your surroundings, the land, the outbuildings, the gardens and yes that stair case I am in Melbourne Australia but I long to visit and take Tracey out for a coffee and a chat she is indeed an amazing woman as I must admit so are you all. Deborah
I forgot to mention that I love your decor in your previous home in England! You did a fantastic job renovating it....just my style....cozy and appealing!
Oh me too Norma.
Thank you, glad you like it 🥰🥰
Definitely not been a boring video was great learning more about you boys (yes I know your men but I am old enough to be your mum) lol. Your mum is one fantastic woman and boy is she a grafter bet you had a great time growing up Terry , I am trying to get to the stage where i can become a patron hopefully sooner rather than later but good luck to you all and look forward to seeing many more videos going forward xx
Thank you for sharing your family journey with us! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and getting to "know" all of you! I think that all of you are amazing but especially Tracy because of her cheerful heart! She is such a joy to watch and I'm awed by her get it done spirit! She has achieved so many things that I wish that I had had the courage to do in my younger years. God bless to you all. 🥰💕😘💕🥰
'Why We Bought AN Abandoned Chateau' etc. Basic English. Great building, good luck with the restoration, Tracy is amazing.
I just rewatched this video & glad I did, to refresh & tell my brain cells they are, or not correct! I can only say I have a real love for you both & also the family, particularly Tracy and the friends who come & go. Being a former diy guy, nothing ever defeated me, on roofs fixing slates, papering ceiling, woodwork plumbing electrical I did it all. I was near tears when you referred to the buying process, thank god for you it went well! Interesting about Carole & Adrian putting in an offer on the same property which gave you a bench mark of price. The condition was really horrible but obviously dragged the price to an affordable level for you. In admiration of what you do! John in Monmouth xx
What a wonderful vlog. Terry and Ash, you two have worked so hard and your background story is very heartwarming. Your down to earth attitude and work ethic is paying off in spades. Your loving comments about Tracey and Tony underscores your family strength and will keep your perseverance alive in all the hard work yet to come. I continue to admire all you have accomplished in such a short time. Tracey and Tony have absolutely turned the cottage from an unlivable derelict into a cozy warm haven, (sans kitchen and bathroom … but they too are just over the horizon). The added bonus, must I never forget, is Sweet Jonathon … who is just the cherry on the top. Kudoes always from, PA, USA.
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
Fabulous to hear the history behind your journey! I love your journey and I also think Tracy is inspirational - go girl!!
Thank you 🥰
I think this has to be one of my favourite vlogs, a step by step of your journey, right from the beginning. Had to smile when you talked about the bath Terry bought for your home in England. Your tribute to Tracy was beautiful and very well deserved, she truly is inspiring. 💗
Thank you, yes I don’t do anything easy 😂 Tracy is a amazing woman 🥰
Loved this video! You’re all so inspiring! Thank you for explaining how this journey came to be for you all.❤❤❤❤❤
Listening to you both and hearing your story especially the way you feel about Tracey has brought a lump in my throat and tears are in my eyes as I write this. Have watched from the beginning and feel like am on this amazing journey with you all. You are all amazing it’s not been boring at all. Keep going can’t wait to see the cottage. Lots of love and stay strong, You will get through whatever is thrown at you because you are all the dream team.
I wish Tracy was my neighbor, it would inspire me every morning to do more and strive to be better….I feel that every week but I’d love it every morning 😉❤️ We love Tracy!!
I enjoyed more of your story, very good. Nice to see you guys sitting still in front of the fire?
Loved this video, interesting to know how everything was put together. Love you all so much, can’t wait each week to watch progress.xx
Thank you so much 🥰
What a story. Thanks for sharing it.
Great series watching the restoration. Listening to you all speak reminds me of my grandparents, both born in Gateshead (U.K) and moved to Australia in 1929-1931. Still have relatives "up north" and all great people too!
Such a relief to hear that you guys argue from time to time too!! Doing a renovation as a couple is so challenging, you all do so well. When I’m working on our renovation (or paid building work) and getting tired and knackered and feel like giving up, I often think of Tracy, and remember how she soldiers on. It really helps! 👍
You have a beautiful family. Yr mum must be so proud.
So nice to hear your story and family journey! Look forward to all your videos!
thank you for sharing all the detail - great to learn.
Hello, from Vancouver Island BC Canada I love watching, your beautiful journey, its truly inspiring ,Terry&Ash. You are all such an incredible, wonderful, family, so hardworking ,thanks for this lovely video I just think your all fabulous, would love to volunteer in the near future, and help create those gardens with you Ash, 🙂 Wishing you all the best for success ,happiness,in 2022
Thanks Lads, really enjoyed the video, nice to hear how everything evolved, keep the spirit up not only in the château but also in the cottage, will keep following you until it is all completed, think Tracy is a wonder xxx
Oh Boys, i am watching this episode, whith tears in my eyes. Touched by your story, by following your heart. Escape to the dream….and realize this, with all of you. Your love for Tracy, Who is indeed an example of not whining, but tackling. My deep respect to all of you. Lost of love, Diny
Thank you so so much 🙏🥰🥰
I loved watching this great to know how it happened, thank you for sharing your big adventure, I look forward to seeing more x🇬🇧
Your journey amazing, I have really enjoyed listening to your story. Thankyou xx
You felt "like home" I guess cause your souls were already living there (in past lives). it's not your first time on this land...that is why you felt a strong and good connection to this place and this energy gives you motivation and strength to renew the castle
Thanks for your time in making this video. Great to hear your story and wishing you all the best.
That was so interesting and lovely to hear your story... Thank you both 😀
Thank you for sharing your story . Best wishes.
Great video guy's. Thanks for sharing and making us the viewer's feel part of your journey 😊
Do a documentary, write a book or books..you guys are amazingly inspiring
Thank you so much for sharing your story. All of you are a great inspiration and I so appreciate you sharing this journey with us.
That was a lovely….thanks for sharing your journey! X
Fantastic episode! Watching Ash get emotional about feeling at home really touched me. I moved to Seattle from the midwest United States many years ago, and that's exactly how I felt as well. Sending greetings and love from my home in the Pacific Northwest :)
Thank you very much 🙏🥰🥰
Always look forward to your videos and updates! Never a dull moment! Your family is truly awesome!
Ahhhh fantastic thanks for your openness NOW I get the bits Ive missed thank you both...or thank you all x
You are all fantastic! I love your can do attitude and your boundless energy.It’s, so exciting to see where you started and what happens as your project unfolds.I look forward to every episode.
Thank you for sharing your story. The photos of your previous home are stunning. You have classy taste in decor. So sweet to see you give Patrick a kiss and a cuddle.
Thankyou both so much. I really enjoyed this video. Beautiful people inside and out.
Thank you so much for the overview of how it all began and where you are now. I enjoy every one of your episodes!
Tracy is a woman of substance. I have so much admiration for her. This is what unconditional love looks like. Greetings from Johannesburg South Africa. 💖
Inspiring work and companionship! Looking forward to the progress!
You are all such an inspiration ! Moms are my superhero 😍 The kindness that radiates from her is amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your journey 🙏 God Bless 🙏
Thank you so much 🥰
Nice meeting you two ! I love to see Chateau rebuilds and will from now on watch you making your dream come true! Thank you ! And hope you make lots of videos!
Lovely to hear how you “got there”. Keep up the great work. You are all amazing people. Love your vlogs!
Thank you for sharing more of your story. I really admire how you all have managed to bring the chateau back to life and work together to make your dream happen. Every week I see how the work is coming along and it is a joy.
Hello Guys, Thank you so much for this video & no NOT boring! It was a great insight to you all - well done. So nice to see your before & after pics also, you have done & are doing wonderful things.
Thanks for sharing your journey. You have accomplished a lot and should be proud of all you have had to go through to get to this point. Looking forward to the next vlog.😍😘
Favorite episode ever. I have been following from the very 1st one and I was always looking forward to hearing the whole story ..lovely.. I must admit that it was when Tracy was finally able to move to the chateau when I really decided to subscribe and not matter what is going on I will not gonto bed before watching your updates. Tracy is amazing. You guys are so genuine! Im looking forward to when all the restrictions are lifted and we can travel around to ho pay a visit...book me that room with the pink bathroom! I want a deep on that tub and enjoy a glass of wine watching the view!!! I would love to bring back home one of your restored chairs by the way 😁🤗. Lovely episode!!!
Glad I found this video, it was like a missing piece of a jigsaw after just coming across another episode by chance. Loved the genuine love you have for this place rarther than a build for profit. Beautiful rooms and unique pieces. Nice also to see warmth in a family usually only found in Yorkshire 😂 xx sending luck in your journey from a Yorkshire lass x