Our home is a beautiful but challenging Grade II listed Victorian farmhouse, complete with original beams, wonky floors, and decades-old surprises. We’re documenting every stage of restoring our Victorian farmhouse.
If you love period properties or you’re renovating your own listed building, you’ll find tips, progress updates, and plenty of inspiration.
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3 months of Restoration at Hall Farm: Listed Building Renovation in Yorkshire
In the past three months, Hall Farm in Yorkshire has undergone significant renovation, including rewiring, replumbing, and installing a new boiler. Restoration of original features like doors, windows, and beams highlights the farmhouse’s historical character. Traditional methods, particularly lime plastering, were embraced, fostering a commitment to sympathetic restoration. More work…
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Restoring Hall Farm: From Historic Farmhouse to Family Home
The restoration of Hall Farm in Thornton-Le-Dale represents a blend of history and modern family living. Originally built in the late 18th century, the farmhouse has undergone significant changes over the years. The current renovation focuses on preserving original features while incorporating modern comforts, aiming to revive its rich heritage…
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Seeing Our Kitchen, Boot Room & Utility Designs for the First Time
Kitchen Design Planning Process There’s something magical about the moment you finally receive the first proper designs for your kitchen, boot room, and utility. After months of planning, measuring, mood-boarding, and daydreaming, suddenly it all becomes real. Today, that moment arrived for us, and it feels like the start of…
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Restoring a Grade II Listed Victorian Farmhouse: Everything You Need to Know
Restoring a listed Victorian farmhouse gives you character, history and unique architecture — but it also brings legal obligations, specialist procurement and a patient timeline. This guide walks you through pre-purchase research, statutory consent, selecting professionals, budgeting and practical conservation approaches so you understand the full scope before committing.