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Architect Jaime Fernández restored a 250-year-old mini-castle from ruins to create a unique home with fossils embedded in the walls. He gives us a tour of Dinton Castle in Buckinghamshire, England, which is for sale for £765,000.
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@ariadams3290 5 лет назад

The fact that he kept the integrity of the structure so close to the original makes this renovation exceptionally heartwarming...

@krewetkaaaa 5 лет назад

There is "grand designs" episode about it...he did really detailed restorations and reconstructions

@taquaeanderson2683 5 лет назад

Yes done so beautifully

@chrisk8187 5 лет назад

That's NOT the Grand Designs castle!

@sorayawyasket4582 5 лет назад

@@chrisk8187 up🌸

@sorayawyasket4582 5 лет назад

🌸

@uuu1797 4 года назад

speaking as a former 6 year old, i would’ve loved to live in a castle. keep it

@oliverkat 4 года назад

lee lee - he doesn t love castles he loves money

@tomato52 4 года назад

@@oliverkat he literally stated the castle wouldn't allow him to have more kids, because it's got 2 bedrooms and that's why they're moving. but who doesn't love money anyway?

@abigail1023 3 года назад

I never knew I wanted to live in a mini-castle until now. A million dollars is a fair price for this gorgeous, one-of-kind treasure.

@jff1813 3 года назад

@J M 😄 Well, one person's folly...

@randyross5630 3 года назад

My ancestors lived in Castles for Generations as the War Masters and Chiefs the Earls of Ross, and I've know I wanted a Mini Castle as soon as I realize I could never have a full sized one... Well actually all I need is land with a Good Sized Rock Outcropping, some TNT, some Heavy Machinery, and Cement. Just think about it, blow up some rocks, push them over to the Location, Cement them together... I could build a Castle...

@medioguiri 3 года назад

Same here

@TheAnapaula1982 3 года назад

Me too

@bernardmcavoy1864 9 месяцев назад

Everyone who lives in the area should be grateful to you for rescuing such a beautiful structure from oblivion.

@alterego8961 5 лет назад

You better buy an bunk bed and put those kids in there. I wasn't selling my castle for kids that move out in 18 years on an quest to find their own home!

@bobbiclinger7500 5 лет назад

Right! He's got more money than common sense.

@alterego8961 5 лет назад

@@bobbiclinger7500 I guess being that it is worth an million now it was an good investment! The excuse as far a the kids thou. I wasn't moving because of the kids 😂 sharing bedrooms is supposed to bring siblings closer!lol!

@AllisonChains64 5 лет назад

@@alterego8961 I'm so sorry, I don't wanna be _that person,_ but you only put "an" before a word that starts with a vowel, or a word that _sounds_ like it starts with a vowel. Other than that, it's just "a" not "an". And it's spelled "though".

@AllisonChains64 5 лет назад

@@alterego8961 Sorry, I don't wanna sound rude, it was just bothering me lol

@alterego8961 5 лет назад

@@AllisonChains64 No worries! Hope you feel better!💛

@Itsmeyourdad666 4 года назад

Omg, we need more people like him saving structures like this instead of people clearing land for new buildings. I'd definitely live here

@cyrusmagnus 4 года назад

And for a paltry million dollars, it could be yours!

@africanlipplateandbonenose3223 3 года назад

Too many people to not clear land for more homes.

@rahulkalra8989 3 года назад

I love to see people with capability and the passion to keep historical architecture alive!

@bobbys4327 3 года назад

Alright, someone finally saves a really beautiful old historic building! Well done, great job. I just love it.

@charissawalters902 4 года назад

It's like watching a kid presenting a science project they've been dying to show off how it works❤

@LoriUren 3 года назад

I thought so too.

@madhatter909 3 года назад

@@LoriUren so he's proud of what he's achieved! I would be too.

@acuteteacher 3 года назад

As a science fair teacher for many, many years, I approve this comment.

@charissawalters902 3 года назад

@@acuteteacher As a former student, I ❤ science!!!

@buenafegennamae3894 3 года назад

True I feel that, its just sad that he had to sell it.

@isla_6715 4 года назад

see THIS i can understand the asking price. this is literal history brought into the new age. so amazing they way he treasured this!

@jasonkoster6169 3 года назад

Ben, not a good price for you but remember you can put a price on anything it all depends on the buyer and what they receive for value.

@phina8392 3 года назад

Agree

@Reanimator999 3 года назад

Architect's kid: "I live in the castle". Teacher: "Oh that 's cute"

@stellastella9538 2 года назад

I wouldn't sell such a precious CASTLE under any circumstances!! I love it, it's an amazing piece of art especially after your intelligent restoration 💖🏰

@joshuamills7930 5 лет назад

I’m extremely proud of the work put into the restoration of a beautiful landmark. Far too many castles and other structures are left to die in Britain! Well done

@limpfishyes 5 лет назад

Spoiled a good ruin in my opinion. When was the last time you happened on a nice ivy covered ruin in England? They're all being bought up and modernised. Britains rich history slowly being homogenized into 21st century play houses for the rich.

@abouttogiveyasomefacts5574 5 лет назад

@@limpfishyes they'll fall apart soon anyways

@catrionagarde4410 5 лет назад

@@limpfishyes Come to Scotland. Some amazing ruins here.

@TRACYxBEAKER 5 лет назад

Where Joshua? I’d say 99% of castles and other historic ruins here in Britain have been bought by trusts who preserve them extremely well, and where public can pay to visit. You have no idea what you are talking about. This particular ruin has well and truly been ‘ruined’! Should’ve been left...

@da96103 5 лет назад

Really? There are more of these in Britain?

@sunshinemishasmommy5352 5 лет назад

Oh WOW...that is one of the most beautiful homes I've ever seen..if I had the money to buy it,I would in a heartbeat..that place is stunning ☺

@ivanhorvat4635 5 лет назад

👍👍👍 in a 💞 beat !!!

@vondahe 5 лет назад

It’s very nice, yes, but the asking price is quite steep considering the location next to a busy road and the limited room it offers.

@terrybaby6146 5 лет назад

@@vondahe "the asking price is quite steep considering the location next to a busy road " Yes, that is quite true, but it would also depend on the actual location and how much land there is. Isn't Buckinghamshire an expensive area, because of reasonable access to London?

@vladhardware5642 5 лет назад

With all the stairs, just please don't get diarrhea and weakness at the same time.

@tublisvaj8966 5 лет назад

Agree very very good Restoration

@TheStranger255 3 года назад

I'm really glad that there are people who are interested in history and what is valuable. Thank you and greetings from Egypt

@ilikeapples1824 3 года назад

Lol why do u make it sound like people being into history is a one in a trillion chance? Plenty are into history

@TheStranger255 3 года назад

@@ilikeapples1824 I'm glad that you like history and also apples - *smile*

@TruRequiem 3 года назад

Despite what many would say, you're preserving history in a creative way and turning something old and abandoned into something modern and cozy! Props to you!

@evearcana2392 4 года назад

Wow, to be a fossil hunter in the 1700’s must have been an amazing experience. No internet, no books, no road maps to the fossils- and to have found that make to incorporate into your home. What a cool person that must have been! The history and the structure is amazing! I really enjoyed this thank you! God bless! Xx 💗

@djinnisequoia 4 года назад

You sound like a pretty cool person yourself. I agree with all you have said.

@stephss 4 года назад

They had the means to build a castle. I'm sure they paid people to find these fossils for them, through a network of other wealthy people. It was a collection...how do you assume that the builder of the castle was the one finding the fossils?

@evearcana2392 4 года назад

Steph Ss If I was into fossils like that -and obviously the means like that person did- I would defiantly go out on an adventure and dig some up myself and have the amazing experience of knowing I was the first person to see this fossil in millions of years. I would defiantly do that! Maybe not for all the fossils but at for 5 of them lol.. but either way, very cool person.

@evearcana2392 4 года назад

brujaja Aknot Wrought Thank you love! Xx

@pay2playwin4free27 4 года назад

No books?

@xtusvincit5230 4 года назад

This is what is known as a folly, a small ornamental building that is eye catching but not generally functional. In this case he has made it functional.

@manmaje3596 4 года назад

Joey Suggs There are dozens maybe even hundreds of 16th-19th century folly’s scattered across England and the rest of the U.K. sometimes you come across them by chance when walking through the countryside they are like little jewels on the landscape I love them.

@tamaramelinda1442 4 года назад

Not so functional if you plan to live till old age....They should sell it while they can.

@spicymeatball3563 3 года назад

My ancestor, architect James Wyatt designed one of the most famous folly's; Broadway tower

@AnyoneCanSee 3 года назад

@@manmaje3596 - They have them all over the world. Americans love them and there are follies in Central Park, New York. I'm not saying you aren't aware of this just adding it as you said all over the U.K. I visited the "Swallow's Nest" in Ukraine. The Chinese love ornamental follies and Europeans love putting oriental follies in our gardens. In my home nation of Scotland my favourite is the "Dunmore Pineapple." At the time a pineapple was an incredibly exotic fruit. Something to impress your friends with, so why not make a building look like one.

@QueenlySweetpea 3 года назад

@@manmaje3596 .. Where are you getting the name Joey Suggs ? The man that commented to which you've replied to is named Xtus Vincit .. I like your comment mentioning about the fact there's alot of these types of stuctures all throughout England, that's pretty neat!

@sandhiller49 3 года назад

This is one of the most amazing restorations of a castle Ive seen, it is so unique due to small size. Worth keeping

@matthewrichards8497 3 года назад

They need to bring BBC's Restoration Home back and feature places like this! So lovingly restored.

@jomontanee 3 года назад

It was a showcase in Grand Design show of BBC in 2018.

@dearmaria4654 5 лет назад

It's an adorable castle, did a great job restoring, I can feel his voice getting very excited to show us around his masterpiece and dropping into a low tone when mentioning he has to sell. :(

@wittyclips... 4 года назад

Some guys restore classic cars but this guy chose a castle. Same kind of passion.

@LittleKitty22 4 года назад

He doesn't HAVE to sell. He wants to make a profit!

@princed47130 5 лет назад

BEAUTIFUL, little castle, but where is the bathroom???

@Kasanemangaidv 5 лет назад

princed47130 Probably outside.

@princed47130 5 лет назад

Phase 4 oh, certainly not after all that modernization and updates.

@coloradoreader559 5 лет назад

princed47130 he said in the video two bedrooms with en-suites. I think his accent is just thick. I almost missed it too.

@samuel-qq2gw 5 лет назад

behind the oak tree , outside!

@crossroads670 5 лет назад

He said there are two en-suite bathrooms, one on each bedroom.

@mmmmia934 4 года назад

Actually $1M is amazingly cheap for this beautiful castle.

@bigsolidboss781 4 года назад

But it seems they were ripped off by the contractor.

@RMFUNTIK 4 года назад

it's cheap because it is near the road... the noise.. aghh

@gloriatsau 4 года назад

If this castle is in Vancouver --- $2M at minimum

@supremebrick4555 3 года назад

sweet... where is your million?

@Littlelamb2023 3 года назад

@@gloriatsau 1 mill per bedroom ha no thanks

@jaybatsford 4 года назад

This was an episode of "Grand Designs" a few years back here in the UK.

@melindavasquez6404 5 лет назад

They need more architects that restore old ruin buildings and make them their masterpieces. Lovely video!

@matiasgoinheix366 5 лет назад

I agree. You can see in this one how he restaured it but used some modern touches of his own. I think that's the way to go. Old buildings most of the time aren't well suited for modern life, so you need at least some modern elements to make them work.

@pixyrosejes7133 5 лет назад

This is Marvelous! It's a baby seashell castle! I'm glad you saved this building.

@scammamongoose4566 5 лет назад

Pixy Rose Jes me too!

@kessiawright1710 5 лет назад

They wouldn't have much of a choice. In the UK, you have to get permission to change things. Buildings have to be preserved because of its history. They have to keep them as close as possible to the original. They can upgrade plumbing etc but it is is very strict.

@CurvyAries 3 года назад

That place is an absolute work of art. It’s beautiful, wistful and romantic. The location is gorgeous too. I could imagine being inside that home, sitting and looking out 1 of the windows and being very content with life. Such a beautiful home.

@sweetfreedomGB 3 года назад

Sadly it's right be a very busy A road, a full UK trunk route

@harpsichordkid 3 года назад

Thankful people like this save these bits of history for the future. Beautiful

@hdb80 4 года назад

As an interior architect, I find this incredibly dreamy.

@az8557 4 года назад

As a person I find your comment incredibly [insert]

@hdb80 4 года назад

@@az8557 Are you being rude? Because that's how you're coming across.

@boeing_RBLX 4 года назад

I think this incredibly dreamy too.

@hdb80 4 года назад

@@boeing_RBLX Yes, he did an amazing job with it. He should be very proud of his work.

@shawnmcpeak6184 5 лет назад

It's Beautiful. I'm glad they restored it. I hate for buildings to be abandoned. They look so sad.

@eileenmacdougall8945 4 года назад

You've done such an exceptional job restoring this lovely place. Excellent!

@sokka47 3 года назад

I never thought a castle can be even cute. And this, is super Cute

@---sq8xr 5 лет назад

A good weekend story on preservation & restoration, optimism and environmental & architectural consciousness.

@TR-gg2mb 5 лет назад

why was this comment so complete?

@danielsansamicus 5 лет назад

Or a realestate add

@lisacaron7224 5 лет назад

T R Maybe it was well thought out OR complete and accurate comments come easy to a well educated and informed individual.

@ichifish 5 лет назад

Very appreciative that passionate, imaginative folks like Jaime Fernandez are out in the world making it a better place.

@TheTrueJoke 5 лет назад

@Provocateur Well he Invested 400 000 in money and easily 100-200k worth of time which would put it between 500-600k and on top on that you always want to make profit

@DomWeselnyBrzozieLub 5 лет назад

@Provocateur people from former socialist block rarely understand free enterprise principle.

@undomiel152003 5 лет назад

@Provocateur No greed, just good business sense.

@willmoore7582 3 года назад

Bravo Jaime on your tasteful restoration of a neglected 'folly'. You are a credit to your nation (Spain?) and a valuable addition to ours.. Wishing you and your family a long and well earned tenure in your beautiful Castillo.

@MelissaThompson432 9 месяцев назад

Buckinghamshire....

@loriray487 2 года назад

I luv it. I feel like crying, it's so beautiful. Awesome job in restoring it. You can actually see the love. I'd live in it for sure. My son would luv it as well.

@jaybenny7719 4 года назад

Thank you for restoring our heritage in such a tasteful and respectful way.

@GradKat 4 года назад

It’s gorgeous! And the restoration work is just fabulous. The only thing I would change is the glass panels either side of the exterior stairs. I think that looks completely wrong for the building.

@beccag3871 4 года назад

@Maroxa’s Choices carved stone

@jewels3596 4 года назад

Agreed. The fiberglass panels shriek 'modern and commercial' to me. Wrought iron or even wood similar to what's inside the house would've been gorgeous.

@presterjohn71 4 года назад

In the UK, you are not allowed to add on non contrasting architecture to important or listed buildings. Add ons have to be obvious.

@srk54989 4 года назад

Yeah I didn't like it either

@presterjohn71 4 года назад

@@algonzalez6853, what does that even mean or have to do with the subject at hand?

@gogreen3895 3 года назад

So amazing when someone respects the past enough to invest in it and preserve as many aspects as possible.

@Qwilthropinal Год назад

I wish there were more homes just like this!! I LOVE it and would LOVE to own one of my own!!!

@emilio6996 5 лет назад

I remember watching this being built, I believe it was on a show called 'Grand Designs' and from recollection, the wife found the process quite traumatic as it took a lot longer to build than expected! I'm glad to see they have a family and settled in nicely though.

@wilmaknickersfit 5 лет назад

It's not really suitable for a family of four, especially with the spiral staircase and two young children. Plus they were left heavily in debt. It's a beautiful place, but I'm not surprised they've decided to sell and move on. Absolutely gobsmacked the sale has made the US media. Do you have follys/follies in the US?

@Skelly5962 5 лет назад

@@wilmaknickersfit Do we have follies in the US? Yes. We call them Democrats..

@wilmaknickersfit 5 лет назад

@@Skelly5962 Don't you mean Republicans?

@TheTeufelhunden68 5 лет назад

@@Skelly5962 Ahahahahaha!!!

@TheTeufelhunden68 5 лет назад

@@wilmaknickersfit No, only really ignorant people get that confused. We call them demonazis.

@jch8376 4 года назад

Just build a cage outside for the kids , they'll be fine . I turned out ok. Kinda .

@sewergal1 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@giliraraabrahandmadecards4936 4 года назад

Ahahahahahahahahaha. X love from bangladesh!. I live In an old Maharaja palace. N the only way my parents would find us in this MASSIVE palaces is they keep us in some caged play area. Lol #iturnedoutoktoo ahaha

@lasenoritacometa1977 4 года назад

Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂😂😂

@latoyaclark820 4 года назад

😂🤣😂

@boribee4150 4 года назад

😭😭🤣🤣

@erasmobautista1206 Год назад

He looks so happy with passion about the thing he did in the castle.

@ljslw 9 месяцев назад

You should feel proud. You have save a part of history. in such a respectful way. Hundreds of years from now this castle will have enhanced the lives of everyone who lived there. And they will all know your name.

@reginamoore6897 5 лет назад

Truly... a man's home IS his castle. .. literally! Great job renovating.

@leal5049 5 лет назад

I don't understand how the outside looks so much larger than the inside. Thick walls?

@wooottff 5 лет назад

Old buildings have super thick thick walls I was surprised to when I saw a nearly 100 yo building demolished. The walls were so thick and yet the house was huge and spacious good ol' days man

@steffilea3873 5 лет назад

Theyve made it look bigger from the outside - it really is small even from the outside

@lis29345 5 лет назад

Proper castle walls are usually 4 meters thick, but it looks like the walls in this one are just a meter.

@chloep9321 5 лет назад

Old buildings used to have very thick wall because of insulation, it was to keep the warm in in winter and the cold in in summer

@corneilcorneil 5 лет назад

I had the oposite feeling, small outside, a lot space inside.

@ritchelmacapagal7641 10 месяцев назад

I have seen this many times years ago before the Covid pandemic. And had a love at first sight with this gorgeous castle😍 Whoever owns this now is surely lucky❤️

@dianek6915 3 года назад

I would never sell that castle for whatever reason. Such a piece of history to treasure.

@Hugodaboss30 5 лет назад

They should enclose the roof terrace and make that the master bedroom and still keep the two rooms on the third floor

@Aornum123 5 лет назад

I'm guessing that would be against planning permissions.

@margaretreid8692 5 лет назад

Would also be roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter.

@TheRealAmythyst 5 лет назад

That would be beautiful.

@LKYme 5 лет назад

angeline Costa brilliant!!!!

@sarahsoares599 5 лет назад

Yep, build the master bedroom with a veranda.

@colehalford1893 5 лет назад

The gentleman that made this castle was a scientist. I think that is freaking awesome! Thank you.

@stevenkaskus6173 9 месяцев назад

This place looks beautiful and happy that you saved it and restored to the beautiful home it is today.

@shadowsteed15 3 года назад

This is amazing, I can't even begin to express how utterly gorgeous that looks, the way it connects history with the modern settings, I would definitely love living in a place like this. :)

@msd7782 5 лет назад

Keep the Castle! The kids will grow older and leave!

@strawberries1186 5 лет назад

@AnotherOne The castle isn't even medieval

@cafe80sarigachu 5 лет назад

Yeah!

@flipingboredcritic 5 лет назад

They could expand the structure, or build another house close to the castle. And maybe rent out the space. Idk 🤷‍♀️ this house is such a unique find and build. I honestly don’t think they should sell it.

@rayva1 5 лет назад

It’s even situated in a very beautiful location.

@gingataisen 4 года назад

All the 'DuH, GeT riD oF tEh cHiLDreN' comments come from people with vaginas or part-time pussies.

@jacoballred7689 4 года назад

A person's home is their Castle. Be very proud of even a small house. Because it's a roof over your head, a warm place, and food in your stomach.

@MJkatzTheWriter 3 года назад

"...and food in your stomach." ??? 😄😄😄 But I get your drift. 💖💖

@lilivonshtup3808 3 года назад

"All I want is a room somewhere Far away from the cold night air With one enormous chair Oh, wouldn't it be lovely..."

@Oasi692 3 года назад

Greatest comment ever! Wish me luck to have my own house.

@jacoballred7689 3 года назад

@@Oasi692 That I can pray hopefully you find a home. Well, I'm not perfect. Although, I was homeless before. Having honesty about yourself and staying out of trouble. Often is the key about success in life. Trust is not a commodity. Trust is hard earned.

@Oasi692 3 года назад

@@jacoballred7689 thank you so much,wish u the best too

@patsutherland7284 3 года назад

Thank-you for saving that building and doing such an exceptional job of renovating it.

@samsmythe2207 3 года назад

Terrific that you saved this bit of history. Wonderful job.

@happycanadianguy 5 лет назад

Forget the kids. Keep the castle!

@danielgorzelniak3209 5 лет назад

No. Kids are the most precious

@VarongTangkitphithakphon 5 лет назад

I agree you just need another room on the rooftop. It's the most cozy house I ever see.

@mllemarielectric 5 лет назад

@@danielgorzelniak3209 I don't agree: you can find kids everywhere but there is only one castle like this ...

@vax_gax_lax_bax_max_vax2578 5 лет назад

@@mllemarielectric how old are you?

@helenholt1161 5 лет назад

@@danielgorzelniak3209 I think that was a joke, although......

@lovelyskull3483 5 лет назад

Absolutely Beautiful, I wish it was mine. Such an accomplishment.

@faychauvette8569 3 года назад

Jamie... I love the small expressions and intricacies of the wood pieces used both in protecting the structure from further damage before restoration outside at the window sill, and the board where according to your explanation to hide utilities is. Not many might take the time to form a board around existing stone structure in order for the wood to meld with the stone. Simply genius! Such very original and exquisite finalizations to the grand masterpiece you and your wife have created for this beautiful little castle. Congratulations on your find and beautification of the area there where you reside. I wish you and your family many lovely years there.

@FippyDarkpaw 3 года назад

God bless you, Jaime Fernández, for your love of history and willingness to preserve it.

@felixniederhauser7799 5 лет назад

This is a place you easily can rent out whilst you wish to live in another place till your kids are grown up. Two flies in one strike: You still own it and you can make profit out of it! NB:Think of this Castle as your retirement home.

@reesedaniel5835 5 лет назад

Lots of up and down winding stairs for a retirement home. Won't be much "retiring" in that one ; )

@bluesouthpaw6326 5 лет назад

Never heard that one before. We say 2 birds, 1 stone in the U.S.

@felixniederhauser7799 5 лет назад

@@bluesouthpaw6326 :Vive la difference. ;-D

@joshmeyer1167 5 лет назад

@Cant Twit put the price high enough to weed out some or find a person who would greatly appreciate the history like a teacher, professor, etc

@scablet 5 лет назад

@@bluesouthpaw6326 same! two flies in one strike seems like something only bruce lee or jackie chan would say...

@joannedavis1991 4 года назад

How lovely! The only part I didn’t like was the stairway in front of the house.

@deepalib3096 3 года назад

What a lovely mini castle! Fit for a new king!the top floor is so lovely!

@SubjectDelta9 3 года назад

MAGNIFICENT JOB! It reminded me of "Chenonceau Castle" in France, my Dream Castle in one Family living proportions. A Historical Jewel that I hope will inspire many Europeans to follow your path and save much of our past history, a Heritage that lives in all of us. Thank you for sharing.

@bigwhiteheron 4 года назад

One word solves it all: ADDITION! You can make an addition that esthetically looks like it was always a part of the main structure!

@dawn7612 4 года назад

My comment was the same. I went into detail how I would make it blend in nicely...

@may-hj1hi 4 года назад

They cant get permission to do that because of heritage. It was featured on grand designs . Looks tiny I'm not sure I'd want to live in it

@heraldeventsandfilms5970 3 года назад

Planning laws in England are stringent and they are probably prohibiting that.

@persebra 3 года назад

@GaunletofDestruction that would probably cost a fortune to do that. It appears in his mind he has already moved on.

@ArizonaWillful 3 года назад

Since the place was a ruin, it is surprising he can't just add another floor without jeopardizing the original structure.

@louiscantu6461 5 лет назад

Kids don't need a lot if space! Keep it in the family always!

@condew6103 5 лет назад

I just watched a tiny house program where they made bedrooms for 3 kids in about 10 feet of a shipping container. 2 beds on the floor with a small loft containing a third bed. Something like that could probably be done with one of the upstairs bedrooms.

@libertyann439 5 лет назад

Add on. Not like there's no room for that.

@cherylcook6837 8 месяцев назад

A very beautiful old Mini Castle. Good job renovting. Left all the beautiful rock structures and fossils. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

@lesley-annfenwick 2 года назад

This is such a wholesome beautiful place.

@berryfairy68 5 лет назад

I'd be like " Guess no more kids for me " 😁

@luiszomarriba7749 5 лет назад

Me too, I don't think that castle would ever disappoint me.

@libertyann439 5 лет назад

Oh Yeah. Keep the castle sell.the kids.

@cheryshstrong 5 лет назад

berryfairy68 😂 keep the castle. Build them a tiny home in the backyard

@nocount1 5 лет назад

Exactly. The choice is so clear.

@hebedabber2770 5 лет назад

You people are beyond vain.

@Kisama001 4 года назад

Just think, this castle was built, when America was becoming a country.

@Crazybutter722 4 года назад

Kisama001 that’s what I was thinking

@bearc1373 4 года назад

Crazy

@alexkanehbosm4082 4 года назад

And now that the castle is reborn, America is dying

@pawrestlingchamp 4 года назад

Alex kaneh bosm what highest gdp froth in over a decade dum dum.

@balakex 4 года назад

Isn't America a continent.

@pennythpmas5787 3 года назад

So beautiful. Thank you for preserving and improving it.

@kevinlewis3029 3 года назад

I have driven past this building while working, I always wondered about it history, I'm very glad you saved this castle and given it a new lease of life, well done.

@hitoshiigarashi5350 5 лет назад

You could add some to this building. Like a semi-underground something. That way you don't need to move out.

@whyalwaysme2522 5 лет назад

I'd definitely do that!

@bttrade6286 5 лет назад

No they are not allowed. The condition for them to buy the property is that they don't extend the building in any way.

@willcress7048 5 лет назад

@@LouDobbsLA good question. Why not have the front door on ground level?

@miriamhavard7621 5 лет назад

Build a themed cottage on the property.

@chr.burmeister 5 лет назад

@@willcress7048 they are not aloud to change anything from the original build. But they do also have a entrance at the ground floor. See 00:57 😊

@litnut 5 лет назад

I'd rather have the castle than more kids, but that's just me.

@hebedabber2770 5 лет назад

Have children you selfish and vain woman.

@JWard-gx9tv 5 лет назад

@@hebedabber2770 LOL! 😂👌

@herasean5720 5 лет назад

Me to honestly

@allmightyjosh85 5 лет назад

Who needs kids when you can live like a king

@jeanettemily1109 5 лет назад

@@hebedabber2770 why is it selfish choosing not to have children? isn't people chose to have children because they want to? doesn't it make both decision selfish? #whatislogic

@wife97 3 года назад

A dream of a place to live, so that I was shocked to see the road with cars. But I'm glad Jaime Fernandez considers children more valuable. It's wonderful he can pass on this restored and beautiful building.

@sandraslate7043 Год назад

Wow.. you are truly blessed to wake each morning in this incredibly beautiful home!

@priya.c 5 лет назад

Please don't sell!!☹️ You made it into such a beautiful home . If I had the money I would buy it in a heartbeat.

@mrodgt 5 лет назад

If you had the $, you'd buy it after telling him NOT to sell? 🤔 🤷‍♂️

@priya.c 5 лет назад

@@mrodgt you're smart😀👏

@ethan9841 5 лет назад

@@MrSvenovitch In the UK you'd have a hard time finding a cannon that fires.

@deanflet973 5 лет назад

If I had the money I would definitely buy it.✌🐼🤳🏼

@michaelzajac5284 5 лет назад

Which you live in country?

@michalviktorin6758 5 лет назад

And I would put plants on a roof and some garden furniture with pizza oven...

@Rizzle_foshizzle 5 лет назад

So would I! It looks like it also has a really nice feel to it

@carmeno2178 5 лет назад

oh god me too

@loveandlight1953 3 года назад

Thank you for saving this little gem of historical property. Well done!

@paulaanthis4031 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautifully and wonderfully restored beyond it’s original beauty and function. Praying buyers as interested in the history and appreciative of the excellent restoration come forth to purchase and thoroughly enjoy the results of the generations that built and restored this beauty!

@amandaskryweropinion 5 лет назад

It is too beautiful to sell. Just keep it. It is unique. Stunning!

@Tiktotakoydavaydasvidaniya 5 лет назад

It looks very comfy and beautiful. He did such an amazing job.

@josephgreeley5569 2 года назад

Thanks for saving such a wonderful little structure. You did a magnificent job of restoration!

@umbertovanstaden2651 3 года назад

I respect you guys for restoring it, it's absolutely breathtaking

@margo3367 5 лет назад

Beautiful. What a work of art he created in a living space.

@davidleung2432 5 лет назад

A great job! I wish other architects and builders are as gifted and sensitive as you are. It is sad that you have to sell this. Hope another owner will treasure this gem as you did. Good luck. May be you can look for another “ruin” to bring back to it glories.

@JohnSmith-cu8yc 5 лет назад

Such beautiful work, well done Jaime!

@childearth4039 3 года назад

Delightful. Love you for preserving this gem.

@gigijohnson3211 3 года назад

Oh my God. I love this. So wonderful. This is what I would consider my dream house. Thank you for seeing the vision and bringing it back to life.

@2aucey 5 лет назад

This is gorgeous! Outstanding restoration. Major props

@crystalgarden5359 4 года назад

You can't fit one more kid in the castle? I should show you where I lived.

@empresssky8425 4 года назад

@Richard Lou right?! Successful yet not all really their in the nogging! 🤣☠

@unacceptablesisterpeter3431 4 года назад

My father was raised in a 4 room house with 8 siblings.

@krakent8791 4 года назад

First world problem

@akaurb 4 года назад

Well social service wnt let him raise a child cramped in his own room or shared room. Or just the guy want his child to have his own room...

@AnnaLVajda 4 года назад

Can't put an addition on the roof I was thinking? Maybe he just means they need the money to have another baby so they want to sell and make a profit.

@unbezo398 3 года назад

This is super wonderful! This little castle made me so happy! Thank you sir for keeping this piece of history alive! ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 🖤 👍

@iferk23 3 года назад

What an amazing couple! I hope their family is happy and growing wherever they ended up :)

@suemeyer8989 4 года назад

Congrats for saving this piece of history and all the restoration you did-it’s beautiful!😊

@pinkelephants1421 4 года назад

It's great to see you finally managed to finish the project. I remember seeing the TV programme you took part in showing the restoration process.

@dortheariser7545 3 года назад

I love this place ! We need more places like this one all around the world to enjoy . now days homes gose up fast . they have many looks to them . but I think this place is way better ! Thank you for sharing

@weisserose2629 3 года назад

Oh how sweet is this. This men LIVES his dream. Great! The Towerhouse is so amazing. A little king in his life😊👍💖👑

@pic4315 5 лет назад

I kind of like the Spanish-British accent

@jakenova4590 5 лет назад

picolo2022 Games where did you hear British accent?

@yoongisillo 5 лет назад

probably cause he learned British English and not American English. I heard the accent too

@peetiegonzalez1845 5 лет назад

That's an actual Spanish accent. From Spain, not any South American country.

@unaninanine3743 5 лет назад

Neither accents here.

@jakenova4590 5 лет назад

Robert Rodgers wow, a lot of assumptions there huh. Where did I say that he sounds American or that British English is "inferior" ? As a Canadian that used to live in London I didn't hear any British accent there, I think you might be taking his pronunciation of some words as an accent.