EMPTY HOUSE TOUR | LONDON VICTORIAN MID TERRACE HOUSE 

Well you not going to have to worry about how tall your Christmas tree is with those high ceilings! 😃🎄 Lovely house! It is going to be so much fun decorating and fitting it out exactly how you want! Well done after all the trauma you had to go through with the purchase stage! Maggie definitely LOVES it!

Luke, Zara and Maggie - I have never been more excited for 2 people and a dog that I've never met. What a lovely home this will be. Here's to the next adventure xxxx

What a beautiful Victorian property. So much potential too!!! Congratulations to you and Zara (and Maggie too of course) x

What a fabulous first house. Loads of potential and I’m sure we will all love to follow you and Zara make it into a wonderful home xx

I landscaped gardens back in the day! I worked for a very wealthy man who bought properties. Location was close to Goodwood. Very rural, lots of old cottages. So cottage garden theme it was. I brought those old ruined gardens back to life and I loved doing it. 💗👍👍👍

Congratulations on your new house. One thing I noticed is the water from next doors conservatory. I would just check that it is not causing a damp problem with the corner of your house. Your wall looks wet in the video.

I’m thrilled for you two. You are going to be so happy there, no more issues with renting and the changes you have planned (some down the road, of course) sound amazing! What a wonderful property that you can now call yours! Onward and upward!

Your home is beautiful. Very spacious, love the ceiling height! A tip that may be helpful to you for your renovations, start a 3 ring binder to keep everything in. You can get sleeve protectors to put your receipts in. You put the receipts in an envelope- mark on the front what room it’s for and then put into the sleeve protector. It makes it very easy to know where everything is and separating them into different rooms makes it easier to locate the receipts. You can add any emails, sketches, contracts etc… Just a thought. Whatever you do with your home, it will be stunning. Maggie looks so happy and such a lovely back garden. Congratulations again to you and Zara! And of course Maggie!

I love all the light, and the beautiful crown molding and ceiling medallions and the awesome potential of this home! It's going to be so much fun watching you make it your very own!

Luke! I love your new house! Tall ceiling’s and it has retained some of its original features! A blank canvas for you to both put your own stamp on it! I just know you both will make it Stunning! Lush colours and your own Library! I am feeling the vibe of “Sherlock Holmes” residence here! Lush! Your own Library, who can actually say that?!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💗💗💗💗💗

Well, I'm speechless. This is magnificent and well deserved.❤ Also, I think there's a book in your whole journey and how to do it! You and Zara are an amazing team and have a lot More specialized knowledge than we realize - and this could really help a lot of us get on the property ladder ourselves. Not that you need an extra challenge of course, but I think that would be a really valuable contribution.

How refreshing to see a house that isn't perfect but perfectly lovely. It's got so much potential and you are both going to enjoy making it yours. I bought an ex rental Victorian terrace just over two years ago and have loved creating my little safe haven. So pleased for you both.

As a family solicitor I would beg you to make sure that you have a legal agreement in place to cover what you will do if/when one of you wants to sell the house. It probably feels like that will never be the case, but after 30years in a law practice I assure you such an agreement is an absolute necessity. Also, if you don't already have them you need wills to cover what would happen if the unthinkable happened.I've seen families torn apart all for th same of people not being willing to plan ahead.

What a beautiful house!!! My son, who is about your age, has just bought his first house and seeing his excitement and YOUR excitement makes me so happy! And I am so proud of you! I only know you through RU-vid, but I have watched your journey to get to this place and it is so evident how hard you ( and Zara) have worked and saved and dreamed to make this happen. Congratulations, my dears and I can't wait to see what the future holds for your beautiful new houses!

This is thrilling! I'm so excited for you both! The house is amazing! And has incredible potential! Looking forward to all the future content on the house! Congratulations you two lovely people and Maggie! 😊🏡💜🥂🍾🐕

Oh wow! It’s beautiful Luke! So happy for you! So much potential 💛💛

This property is amazing and I know you and zara will make it your own in no time (looking forward to all the interior/reno content). Just a note to keep an eye on the outdoor pipe that is causing damp to your lower wall and the wall of your neighbour - its easily rectified and will prevent any internal damp (i got an internal wall replastered without realising there was a damaged outdoor gutter and the damp came back pronto...so a lesson learnt)

I've clicked on this video so quick to see your lovely new home. How exciting for you both. You will just love all that space in the kitchen. Fantastic that it's got 3 bedrooms and that lovely garden. You will really enjoy decorating and changing it to what you dream of. Can't wait to see it with your furniture in it, making it your cosy home. Sue xxx

Congratulations Zara, Luke and Maggie! You've done so very well. So proud of you two! 🏡🍾🌳🌱🌷🥀

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Congrats on your new house - it looks lovely! Just one thing I noticed in the garden is your neighbour needs to sort their guttering out where their garden room/extension is. It looks a little damp in the corner which could affect your property! Other than that, considering the age of the house it looks in pretty good shape and spacious for a Victorian house. Now you have a blank canvas to play with colour! 🌈Enjoy! 😊

Wow it’s a stunning house. Love all the features. It’s going to look great with all your stuff in. I can feel more charity, antique hauls coming lol. Congrats 🥳

What a beautiful home! I'm pleased you're putting together a home library and can't wait to see it organised 📚

Hi Luke and Zara when you were in your garden the wall behind you was wet and your adjourning wall. The pipe on the neighbours side was discharging onto both walls. You need to approach your neighbours about this as it will cause serious damp issues. Peace 🧚🏻‍♀️

If you're extending the kitchen into the side return would it be a good idea to do a double extension so you extend the upper floor too? That could solve the bathroom size issue. I can't wait to see how you're going to decorate the place, I'm here for all the videos! ❤🎉

As a fellow lover of historic architecture, I'm so excited to see you all bring this house to life!

I was so looking forward to this video since your announcement on Sunday. I shed a few tears . I am so happy for you both and of course Maggie. Sending huge congratulations and I wish for you both, everything that you wish for yourselves ( a wee Scottish saying!) The house is stunning ❤ Love from the Highlands xxx

Just wanted to wish the three of you much love, luck, happiness, health and wealth in your new home 🥰

You need to strip back that ceiling rose and cornice. So many layers of paint through the decades.

My unsolicited opinion is the 1st thing to do is replace the battery in the smoke alarm. Oh and congratulations!

Its a beautiful house. That wall in your garden Connecting to the neighbours looked very wet. Maybe a gutter problem. Great house

Your new home is a diamond! Lovely, just lovely!

HI Luke & Zara (cuddles to Maggie), Maggie loves it! What an absolutely lovely home, it really suits you both. It is lovely now, but after seeing what you and Zara have done with your flat, this is going to be a stunning home! So very happy & thrilled for you both, it's nice to see young people able to get into the market & you both very much deserve it! Looking forward to following your journey...make sure to enjoy this journey every step of the way! Wishing you all the very best and lots of love and happiness in your new home! Thank you for sharing, take really good care of each other! Lots of love Kathy x 💖(Ontario, Canada)

Soooo happy for you guys! No one deserves it more.. The happiness in your voice Luke is infectious! I knew it would be a victorian property 😊 A beautiful blank canvas to work your magic on.. Many congratulations to all 3 of you in what I know will be a happy home 🏡 🎉

No.2 I would check if that neighbour's extension wall with the glass roof that we see at 17:18 affects your house in some way. It seems to have gutter issues...the wall is dripping wet and green moss is growing all the way down at the point of contact with your house where there may be a water issue...Have them install a properly functioning gutter that empties away from your house⁉

Aw..your new home looks amazing! It’s very rare that you move into a new house without having to do anything and it’s lovely to put own stamp on and make it your own…no matter how long it takes..IT’S ALL YOURS! . You and Zara will have joy spending time designing and doing up your house. It clearly has “good bones” Wishing you both and Maggie of course lots of luck xx

You are both going to make that a beautiful house, please be aware of that extension wall in the garden , that looks very damp as it appears that the drain pipe doesn’t go anywhere and is sending water over the wall including part of yours! Can’t wait to see what you do with the property and garden x.

Thank you Luke, Zara and Maggie for generously inviting us into your new home, its truely wonderful. Im 71 and currently living in a two bedroom maisonette. My youngest daughter is 30 and has moved in with me with the notion of saving for a deposit for a home of her own. It is so very difficult in this current climate for younger people to get on the housing ladder. Congratulations to you both for achieving your goal. I pray you have many years of happiness in your new house. Enjoy the garden Maggie. X.

You might need to look at neighbours add on and the damp..... beautiful property, I'm sure you will make is homely and cosy. X

Lovely house ! Your neighbours extension needs looking at as there’s water marks on their rendering at 19:03 which is also affecting your brickwork. If it’s not sorted both you and your neighbour will have a damp problem.

Oh Luke, what a beautiful house!! You and Zara will turn it into such a wonderful, cozy home and I can’t wait to see it all happen. Thanks for taking us along! 😊

Congratulations to you guys. 🏡Just wanted to say was there an outside tap? if so do you have a water leak from it into your brick wall or is that damp coming from your neighbours. Just see if it dries up or if it stays damp it is a water leakage problem. Just keep eye on this area guys. Loving the London brick again sending love and enjoy your new home together. ❤️Mrs O from Devon England 🤗🇬🇧

Very envious of your high ceilings and original coving/ceiling Rose's. Your idea of eventually extending the side return is great but please review the idea of a glass roof. We had one and when it rained the noise was very loud you couldn't hold a conversation with someone sitting next to you. OK I live in Wales and when it rains it pours!! But it is something to bear in mind we had ours replaced with a tiled roof and it is not only warmer but a place we use summer and winter.

Stunning home, stunning home. Congrats, Congrats🥳 Well done youngins🥳 As soon as I saw the hallway I said... take down the lounge and dinning room wall so the staircase is part of the lounge and dinning. I would also get rid of the wall between the lounge and dinning room to open the rooms up. That's just me. 😁 I love the floors, I love love the kitchen. I love the color of the kitchen cupboards. I can't wait to see what you lovelies do. Well done on your hard work. CONGRATS🥰 My gosh. Lovelies are home owners, well done. Ignore me, I always try and rearrange other peoples homes LOL.

Maggie and all her Doggie friends are going to love that yard. Someone in the comments talked about not worrying about Christmas tree height and I busted out laughing. The house. Your House! Its wonderful. Can not wait to see what all you do. So Happy for all of you. Have a great day.

Luke i actually cried when you got the keys, we move a lot and it's so stressful waiting to complete, so so so happy for you and zara and hope Maggie loves the garden, health and happiness in your new home, mr c n kate I'm sure will have a drink or two in that house😂❤❤❤

Seeing this house reminds me when I bought my first house with my other half. A large terrace victorian house with a cellar and south facing garden in North london. Spent nearly 15yrs in that house restoring it and making it our own. Stripping fireplace paint off, restoring the staircase amongst other things. Seeing your excitment of your new purchase reminds me when we bought ours. The space, the grandeur and it was ours (well the banks) You will have a lot of fun making it your own.

Dearest Luke and Zara huge once again Congratulations on your beautiful new home. Based on what I’ve seen of other homes like yours in London you’ve scored big with that huge kitchen and a back garden that is south facing and such a good size. I see a vegetable garden and lovely outdoor space for gatherings of friends and family with Maggie and cousin dogs enjoying the outdoor space too. Beautiful Victorian details in the home. I love the fireplace’s especially the one in Zara’s bedroom. Luke the smile on your face when showing the kitchen side is priceless. A home Library is such a dream and it’s going to be a beautiful room. Be sure to stabilize the shelves to studs in the walls before putting all your books on them for safety sake. Maggie you are a lucky girl to have such cool humans and a great back garden too. I am over the moon happy and excited for you all. Looking forward to seeing what you do to make it your own. It is a blank space with all the walls white. Can’t wait for the next video. Take your time but if you’re like me, you can’t wait to get started. Sending lots of love and hugs to you both and cuddles to Maggie. ❤❤❤🎉🥂🍾🥂🥂

The master bedroom fireplace is absolutely breathtaking. The tiles are sooooo beautiful!

Congratulations, thats a great house. We had high ceilings a couple of houses ago and I really miss them, they add such a great sense of space. Perfect mix of liveable now with lots of potential. That garden is amazing for London, I love gardening and can see so many different outcomes for that space, can't wait to watch it evolve. Talk to your neighbours about getting that downpipe and gutter at the back fixed asap as the wall is damp and it will bring dampness into your house and theirs (it looks like an easy fix). So pleased for you both. Wishing you many happy times there.

Beautiful home, I'm so happy for you both and Maggie. Can't wait to see how tall your Christmas tree is because you have plenty of space now 😊

If you intend to use the fire place downstairs it will effect which chimney walls you can take out upstairs been there done this 😮

I don’t comment too often but just wanted to say I am delighted for you, Zara and Maggie you are so smart to have saved and done without to get this lovely house. I envy you. Wishing you buckets of design ideas and fun doing it up ❤ Rosey

You're house is brilliant. Can't wait to see what you and Zara do to it . Good luck to you both in your new home. 🐱 X

Lovley house. You need to check out the outside plastered wall looks like there's lots of damp😮

Luke, have you looked at the roof space yet? Could hold potential for extra use? I am so happy for you both! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍾💗💗💗

On this occasion I hope some diy and home stores see the potential of offering stuff for you to use to improve the house. This will be a home improvement series that I for one am looking forward to watching. Best wishes in your new home. One bit of advice and you will get lots. Plan the garden first because you don't want to get the downstairs immaculate and then have to drag rubbish through the house.

Holy Moly !!!! What a beautiful home !!!! Can see it filled w/ family & friends @ Xmas & for summer garden parties 🎉🎉🎉

Couldn't watch it quick enough, beautiful house and those ceilings are stunning, you and Zara will have it beautiful, cant wait to see what you do with it all 🎉❤❤

Love the style of your new home both, so light and bright and a garden for your doggy congratulations both ❤❤🐕

Howdy Luke & Zara!! You'll have a blast decorating your home!! You have good vision for the space! Looking forward to seeing your progression. Hugs & Tugs from OhioUSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, so happy for you!!

can’t wait to see more! so happy for you both

cant wait for this, fabulous house 🎉

So happy for you guys. Such a fabulous space. Can't wait to see what you do! xxx

House prices are crazy even here in southern Ireland ( some parts). I've sons who've either just purchased or , in the process of buying. It's yours now , so wishing both of you fun and happiness , as you renovate, and shop for unique finds, so happy for you both. And of course a garden for Maggie.

Congratulations to both of you ! Many happy years ahead !

What a fabulous property!!! Many many congratulations to you both and wishing you every happiness in your new home. Xxx

Oh I hope you have a housewarming blog with your RU-vid besties! Congratulations, Luke! 🎉

So exciting for you both, can’t wait to see you put your stamp on it x

How lovely congratulations to you both xx

What I love to see in an old Victorians is all the old hardwood Moldings and baseboards, along with any wood mantels or anywhere else that hardwood occurs in the home. They don't make them like that anymore.

Congratulations both, cannot wait to see the decor . 🥂🍾👏

Wow what a beautiful house so excited for you guys xx

So happy and excited for you and Zara! 🎉🎉

I love it, so much potential can’t wait to see all the updates and videos! So happy for you and Zara 💗 xxx

Amazeballs!! So happy for you three. Enjoy and cherish every moment in your new home x

All the best to you all in your new home xxx

Beautiful home so so pleased for you both ❤

Congrats to both of you. Looking forward to all upcoming videos!

Brilliant that you got the house tour out so fast! I'm really excited to see your new place🤩

Beautiful, classic house! Lovely! ❤

Looks like a gorgeous house, so pleased for you both x 😊

Beautiful 🏡! Congratulations 🎉

Awesome so happy for the three of you

Congratulations looks lovely so pleased for you both ❤

Love it and fab blank canvas - can’t wait to see what you do with it !! ❤

So happy for you guys, can’t wait to see your touches on your new home! ❤️❤️👍👍

Love it! Can’t wait to see you all settle in and make it your dream home! 🏡

Beautiful and ever so exciting - again wishes for many blessings in your new home! 💖

What a lovely home. Can't wait to see all your plans come true ❤

Well done to both of you. Cannot wait to see the renovations and when you furnish it. Will be lovely having Christmas in your new home xx

Beautiful house! So happy for you all. Can't wait for all the fun content to come❤.

What a great house so happy for you both x🎉

Congratulations guys! What a beautiful new home and adventure! ❤️🐶❤️

Wow you two,this is going to be amazing! So so thrilled for you both,and Maggie too x

Love it, it's so Kool. Can't wait to see the projects come to life ❤

It’s amazing 😊x good luck in your new home xx ❤

Beautiful house carnt wait for the next video.congratulations to you both x

So very pleased for you both. What an amazing Christmas you are going to have 😊