Renovating a French mansion #vlog #renovation #french #france #diy #aussie #bordeaux #artdeco #restoration
Picture this: a quaint, picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Bordeaux region of France, where the scent of vineyards and rolling hills greet you at every turn. This is where Richard & Deanne's journey begins, as we embark on a remarkable adventure-a migration from the vibrant Australian shores of Byron Bay to a charming rural village/bourg near Bordeaux.
Our destination is not just any ordinary village; it's a place where time seems to stand still, and history whispers through the cobblestone streets. Here, we are poised to undertake an enchanting transformation of a large mansion-, one that embodies the very essence of Art Deco elegance and French heritage
Thank you for your concern M. We did get in a bee keeper in a previous episode however we were unsuccessful in rehoming the bees. The hive is very deep down in our chimney where we cannot reach so we had to come up with other alternatives. Good news the bees are doing well.
Although an expensive outlay and potentially not a very sexy addition (although the skylights might change that), your new roof will allow you to confidently move ahead with the rest of the renovations. It is always frustrating to see other owners work so hard on a room or area, only to have aspects destroyed by later water damage. Good luck to the roofers and builders. Spike is so cute by the way.
Agreed Cheryl, def not sexy roof but we will renovate the rest of the house with confidence and not have to worry about leaks for at least 20 years! We loved Spike, so adorable
Am so glad you bought two of the glass bottles. Divine! Then again I am a sucker for anything glass. My heart kept a beat before you even said anything about them. Good move!
Yes those old gates were adorable. Am trying desperately to think of somewhere you could use them...... but alas no ideas. In a different type of place they could be turned into a bedhead, but that's not going to work at your place. (At least it gives me something to think about as I go to sleep...)
It looked easier to get out the gunk when it was wet and sloppy than if it was rock hard. You just get muddy, that's all! I was going to say why not keep the pool the same size until I saw all those roots, the cracks and the hole at the end. Yikes! It's going to look fabulous though and next summer you will feel like you're back in Aus. Smart move too. Just think of all the locals who will casually pop in to say hello. You'll be the toast of the neighbourhood. Looking forward to the next stage.
Oh the smell of disintegrating foam rubber, it stinks to high heaven. Good luck with your renovation project and have a lovely break in August and I look forward to your return in early september cheers from plessala. 😊
Hi guys, lovely to see the repairs to the covered fabric wall. You have given me a great idea for a project in the future. Hot glue gun is now on my shopping list, but I think I will invest in the compressor gun as it's much easier on these old hands. Cheers.🙂
Exactly right, always start at the top and go down, If moisture re water gets in it can do thousands of dollars of damage and destroy all of your hard work. I did a full roof replacement last year, approximately 400 sqm over three building areas connected to the house and it cost an absolute fortune but what a difference it has made to the whole property. The attic is beautifully warm and dry and even the walls in the cellar have dried out after it's roof was replaced The house had suffered major damp and had that dreadful smell but after a months of being home and almost every door and window open every day what a difference. We can wait to see your exciting rooms come to life but tackling that roof will be the best decision that you will ever make either time or money wise and I look forward to seeing what your bring us in the future. 🙂❤
Lovely vlog, I have been away for a few weeks settling back into the house in Plessala and are just finding my feet now. Loved your planters and I would have purchased both as long as there were no cracks or chips, Regarding the bees, it must be the season. I went to start to clean out the barn on Friday afternoon only to find a bee nest and since I am seriously allergic I was gone in a flash, Now I have to find a been man here to have them removed and I have no idea what kind of bee they are as they were not wasps or hornets but they looked like a miniature English bumblebee. Off to the Mairie tomorrow to see if they can help me find a bee man who can come and have a look.🙂🐝
Given that you are moving the toilet etc. forward to allow greater headroom, can you use much of that hidden space as discrete storage? In Australia, we may have had all the walls covered with tiles, but perhaps the walls could have panelling and/or a dado. The panelling in particularly could hide cupboard doors in which to hide extra toilet rolls, brushes, cleaner etc. All the stuff that you want near the toilet. With them hidden away it frees up the floor space and visually makes the room look a little larger. With the roof project happening now, it will give you plenty of time to think about what could be stored there and how you want to do it. Good luck!
Meaning no personal disrespect, if you put insulation against the wooden roof it will decline precipitously. The space between the rafters was designed to carry air and remove moisture. Put your insulation perpendicular to the rafters, and keep that space open.
It's very logical to start at the top and work down. I love the taping out too. I may have missed vital info about the importance of the yoga room, but can you make it smaller to incorporate a larger bathroom etc. Or relocate it to another floor perhaps and have a huge attic apartment? Very sumptuous! Space to add a walk-in shower perhaps? Extra wardrobe space? Good luck!
Thanks Cheryl, the yoga room is specifically for retreats in the future and the studio will be for the organizer to stay. We have much to do on the floor below with very lux bathrooms we promise
@@byrontobordeaux Ahhh! That makes sense and explains everything. (How did I miss that?) I bet the organiser will LOVE the suite. Good luck with getting the details correct.
Start at the top and work your way down makes sense to me. I see so many doing the opposite and that sounds wrong, but what do I know? btw, did you get rid of your bees?
Do you know the difference between a cachepot and a jardiniere? Perhaps a cachepot is a highly decorative ceramic type of jardiniere? They always appear to be brightly coloured and have a very art nouveau style of decoration. (I always presumed they were old but I suspect now that I am mistaken.) The cachepot look great in chateaux and houses of a certain style but would not suit most Aussie homes. Then again isn't that the beauty of living elsewhere. So many exciting new things to see and find and blend into the way you now live. The bees? I suspect the wonderful bee man knows what he's doing. Thanks for another interesting and informative vlog. (BTW I just realised why I loved the honey in Ireland so much.... Then again whiskey and honey on my porridge was certainly not my usual experience.)
Hi Cheryl, I think the jardiniere is more the shape of a rectangle where is the cache pot is usually round, but I've found all different shapes in both. I am certainly on the hunt for more cache pot in future brocantes. Sometimes they are cheaper than buying something new from a homewares store.
It's cold in Melbourne at the moment. I'm sure plenty of people could use that extra kindling. The attic space is going to look fabulous. WE are all so excited for you. Richard is developing muscles in places he never knew he had. What a hero!
@@byrontobordeaux Actually that's one thing I've noticed. You appear to be very quick to clean up after each stage of demolition. (Yes I realise that it could have been cleverly edited, but it looks like demo/clean, demo/clean etc.) Smart move!
