"Cleanliness is the next best thing to Godliness." Love that! And I'd noticed before you talk about it here, Billy, that you all keep a clean 🧹work place. Good discipline, there.
Hello from Athens, Greece. I recently found your channel and I am enjoying your journey. Just wondering what are your plans for this property? Is it for investment or is it for your family? Thank you for taking us along.
I’m SO invested! I’ll watch as long as you keep sharing. I look forward every day for the updates. I can’t wait to come to France and stay in one of your suites 😉
Just a thought to toss out to you… You could rent out the kitchen and refectory to a chef/restauranteur. He/she can have input in the design of the kitchen, and decor of the refectory. Which would help you. And with your role as landlord rather than as proprietor, you are not responsible for keeping up with health codes, managing staff, buying and food prep, etc. regarding the kitchen and it's use. That would be on the restauranteur. And they would assume any liabilities that come with running a restaurant/event center. Another thing to consider is to establish an organic kitchen garden to supply the kitchen with fresh produce. That gives an additional purpose to the garden and greenhouse, for their restoration. It would simplify your life, in this regard.
You guys rock. please wear mask all the time when you clean up with all that dust Trust me , After 30 years being in Construction I cough , and it is not pleasant.
I completely agree with the columns. If you’re all the time, money and effort into bringing it back then why take the chance on the beam going. Also agree on cleaning up before leaving and coming into a clean area. If not it would be like getting up to a kitchen full of dirty dishes, pots and pans. Ruins your day.
To answer Sean's question… The next thing you should pull down is the unsightly, relatively recently added confessional off of the chapel that blocks the window to the chapel and may cover the stairs down to the crypt. Keep the demolition mode going! Please.
Then you will have the experience to do the chateau kitchen! Might want to consider a small kitchen shower also…shower was very helpful in an emergency situation at another group large kitchen – not really commercial, but close.
Keep Cracking On!!! from TEXAS!!!!! My whole family lives in England, but I live in Wichita Falls, Texas. A very tiny town by Oklahoma. As soon as I get a chance to come visit that way I would love to pop in one day to just help you guys out with stuff. I would love to wheelbarrow stuff around or even demo something or paint etc… Keep doing what your doing! The world loves that your making this part of the world again. We love watching your progress and your WILL to strive. Your blessed! Your Loved! and your Respected and People will thrive because of what your doing and showing the world the Beauty that lies within. Its beautiful! I AM PROUD OF YOU!!! DONT EVER GIVE UP! and you will accomplish anything if you try hard enough! Hope to help you out on day. Shay-Shay 🙂
I wonder if any of the nuns that once lived there are still around and watching this beautiful restoration and renovation. I think it would bring them joy to see the love and care you all put into it.
Perhaps the new kitchen at the convent could be fitted out as a school for Culinary Education? A video production facility could be located above the kitchen.
Here in the U.S. we have a program on Public Television called., “American Test Kitchen” where different recipes a tried.
“The Convent’s at Ernee” could also contain a small B&B, A relaxing Spa, How about a Mexican Restaurant serving tacos and burritos?
OH, and lets not forget about the apartments.
AND Billy and Gwendoline sit back collect the income from the leases.
What a wonderful great room. Kitchen, bar, dining and living room and a games table all in on room. Reading area with bookcases in a corner. I'd put a 7 ft or 8ft sofa in front of the fireplace with loveseats and end tables on either side. Massive coffee table. I can be such an amazing room and hold many functions at once. A room for entertainment and food.
The columns sound great and will introduce the possibly of many uses to possible buyers. The 'belt AND braces' approach is also such a good idea in terms of longevity.
What a space to play with. I think you’re wise to consider doing something with the beams Better safe. You and Sean must be exhausted after so much heavy work. Loved the music at the beginning.
I love the music you choose. Sweeping epic music as you smash the walls down is a great contrast 🙂 You all work so hard and I like how you keep the job site clean.
You and your team are doing a great job, Billie. Just one observation, make sure that all of the team are wearing appropriate PPE when filling the wheel barrow and sweeping up. Want all of you to live long healthy and productive lives!
Personally, I would use I beams to make sort of a cubic structure (without the horizontal bottom ones). In the middle a big kitchen island with a big hood extractor hanging from the posts. Its usefully to the lighting and power too. It would look industrial as a contrast to the coziness provided by the fire place and some wood crockery /glassware cabinets. that would be a very functional kitchen with lots of space to walk around. Maybe It could be used to cater events or even record some cooking show.
It's like a modern good looking cooking system instalment inside a great old kitchen.
My family built our 2 story house in the USA and put electric plugs at the ceiling for hanging lamps, connected to a switch, made sure there was at least one other ground level plug connected to a switch too (not necessarily the same one) … not sure what you want to do if you put in lights/chandeliers that are set up to be lowered for cleaning and repairs
Given that the Convent's original beams are likely to be Oak, if you wanted to consider an alternative to those metal supports you showed us, you could also think about Oak beams from a reclamation yard or new Oak to be used as upright supports. The wood alternative should blend nicely with the original woodwork and could, if necessary, be aged to match providing a bit of an antique rustic feel.
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"Cleanliness is the next best thing to Godliness." Love that! And I'd noticed before you talk about it here, Billy, that you all keep a clean 🧹work place. Good discipline, there.
Why four supporting poles, while having two is enough. One at each side of the cooking island.
Hello from Athens, Greece. I recently found your channel and I am enjoying your journey. Just wondering what are your plans for this property? Is it for investment or is it for your family? Thank you for taking us along.
I’m SO invested! I’ll watch as long as you keep sharing. I look forward every day for the updates. I can’t wait to come to France and stay in one of your suites 😉
This looks like it will be a massive kitchen
Broke my wrist just watching you get that wall down.
I’m loving your videos, but I wish you had numbered them so I could watch him in sequence
The room opposite the toilet…… not sure if it’s size but you will be needing a laundry 🧺 room 😊
You guys are really cracking on and it is looking great!!
those beautiful posts would be a fantastic choice to stabilize the beams
I swear if anyone can romanticize knocking down a wall and cleaning up the debris from it, it's you guys. LOL Love it
Just a thought to toss out to you… You could rent out the kitchen and refectory to a chef/restauranteur. He/she can have input in the design of the kitchen, and decor of the refectory. Which would help you.
And with your role as landlord rather than as proprietor, you are not responsible for keeping up with health codes, managing staff, buying and food prep, etc. regarding the kitchen and it's use. That would be on the restauranteur.
And they would assume any liabilities that come with running a restaurant/event center.
Another thing to consider is to establish an organic kitchen garden to supply the kitchen with fresh produce.
That gives an additional purpose to the garden and greenhouse, for their restoration.
It would simplify your life, in this regard.
I'm in for the long haul on this project. Thanks for the update.
You guys rock. please wear mask all the time when you clean up with all that dust Trust me , After 30 years being in Construction I cough , and it is not pleasant.
I completely agree with the columns. If you’re all the time, money and effort into bringing it back then why take the chance on the beam going. Also agree on cleaning up before leaving and coming into a clean area. If not it would be like getting up to a kitchen full of dirty dishes, pots and pans. Ruins your day.
A clean and organized workspace is a safe one.
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To answer Sean's question… The next thing you should pull down is the unsightly, relatively recently added confessional off of the chapel that blocks the window to the chapel and may cover the stairs down to the crypt. Keep the demolition mode going! Please.
Then you will have the experience to do the chateau kitchen! Might want to consider a small kitchen shower also…shower was very helpful in an emergency situation at another group large kitchen – not really commercial, but close.
Looking forward too this transformation
That’s a lot of rubble. Do you have a place that takes all that broken cement ?
Keep Cracking On!!! from TEXAS!!!!! My whole family lives in England, but I live in Wichita Falls, Texas. A very tiny town by Oklahoma. As soon as I get a chance to come visit that way I would love to pop in one day to just help you guys out with stuff. I would love to wheelbarrow stuff around or even demo something or paint etc… Keep doing what your doing! The world loves that your making this part of the world again. We love watching your progress and your WILL to strive. Your blessed! Your Loved! and your Respected and People will thrive because of what your doing and showing the world the Beauty that lies within. Its beautiful! I AM PROUD OF YOU!!! DONT EVER GIVE UP! and you will accomplish anything if you try hard enough! Hope to help you out on day. Shay-Shay 🙂
I wonder if any of the nuns that once lived there are still around and watching this beautiful restoration and renovation. I think it would bring them joy to see the love and care you all put into it.
Perhaps the new kitchen at the convent could be fitted out as a school for Culinary Education? A video production facility could be located above the kitchen.
Here in the U.S. we have a program on Public Television called., “American Test Kitchen” where different recipes a tried.
“The Convent’s at Ernee” could also contain a small B&B, A relaxing Spa, How about a Mexican Restaurant serving tacos and burritos?
OH, and lets not forget about the apartments.
AND Billy and Gwendoline sit back collect the income from the leases.
What a wonderful great room. Kitchen, bar, dining and living room and a games table all in on room. Reading area with bookcases in a corner. I'd put a 7 ft or 8ft sofa in front of the fireplace with loveseats and end tables on either side. Massive coffee table. I can be such an amazing room and hold many functions at once. A room for entertainment and food.
Do you have a pantry planned? Maybe that last wall would be a good area for one?
The new metal support beams can be covered with wood to make it LOOK more authentic.
That kitchen will be big enough to have multiple cooking stations for a school or a cooking vlog.
The columns sound great and will introduce the possibly of many uses to possible buyers. The 'belt AND braces' approach is also such a good idea in terms of longevity.
Look forward to you and Ryan doing a podcast together. Your banter is always so entertaining!🤗
There were some pretty awesome cupboards up in the attic.. Can they be repurposed in the kitchen?
What a space to play with. I think you’re wise to consider doing something with the beams Better safe. You and Sean must be exhausted after so much heavy work. Loved the music at the beginning.
I love the music you choose. Sweeping epic music as you smash the walls down is a great contrast 🙂
You all work so hard and I like how you keep the job site clean.
I am invested, crack on!😀
I’m be growing old with you watching your renovations, but I’m 66 so I have a huge jump on you.
Yep I’m invested in watching!
You and your team are doing a great job, Billie. Just one observation, make sure that all of the team are wearing appropriate PPE when filling the wheel barrow and sweeping up. Want all of you to live long healthy and productive lives!
Personally, I would use I beams to make sort of a cubic structure (without the horizontal bottom ones). In the middle a big kitchen island with a big hood extractor hanging from the posts. Its usefully to the lighting and power too. It would look industrial as a contrast to the coziness provided by the fire place and some wood crockery /glassware cabinets. that would be a very functional kitchen with lots of space to walk around. Maybe It could be used to cater events or even record some cooking show.
It's like a modern good looking cooking system instalment inside a great old kitchen.
Billy you are an inspiration 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Why aren't you installing heat pump heating and cooling? It's cost effective, and you have ample grounds for an underground " heat sink.
can't wait to see all the things being done! So exciting!
My family built our 2 story house in the USA and put electric plugs at the ceiling for hanging lamps, connected to a switch, made sure there was at least one other ground level plug connected to a switch too (not necessarily the same one) … not sure what you want to do if you put in lights/chandeliers that are set up to be lowered for cleaning and repairs
Given that the Convent's original beams are likely to be Oak, if you wanted to consider an alternative to those metal supports you showed us, you could also think about Oak beams from a reclamation yard or new Oak to be used as upright supports. The wood alternative should blend nicely with the original woodwork and could, if necessary, be aged to match providing a bit of an antique rustic feel.