[HBP#13] - Ashley Waters - Our Chateau Restoration

🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast!Join Vincent as he interviews Ashley Waters, who, along with his partner Terry and their extended family, has embarked on an extraordinary journey of transforming an abandoned 18th-century chateau in rural France. Throughout this gripping episode, Ashley shares the challenges and rewards of their restoration project, detailing their transition from life in the UK to the serene French countryside. Discover their heartwarming story of perseverance, creative ingenuity, and the rare opportunity to revive a historical gem. Find out how their story has captivated many on their YouTube Channel, 'Escape To The Dream, Restoring The Château.,' and on Channel Four's 'Château DIY.'---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestampsClick the time on the left to jump straight to that section00:00 Introduction and Sunny Day Musings00:30 Introducing Ashley Waters and the Chateau Restoration01:17 Ashley's Journey to France02:56 Falling in Love with France04:28 Finding the Perfect Property06:38 The Purchase Process and Challenges10:21 Adjusting to Life in France22:27 Restoration Challenges and Community Support28:26 Budgeting and Planning the Restoration39:46 Learning and Doing the Work Themselves42:07 Navigating Relationship Challenges42:43 Balancing Work and Family Time43:43 Financial Strategies and Roles45:11 Living a Simpler Life in France46:58 Renovation Insights and Challenges49:13 Historic Preservation and Discoveries01:01:38 Climate and Lifestyle in Rural France01:07:02 The Journey of Restoring a Chateau01:12:23 The Success of Our YouTube Channel01:15:25 Advice for Aspiring Chateau Owners01:18:26 Future Plans and Reflections01:21:59 Where to Follow Our Journey---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Tobit Curteis using the links below:Website: linktr.ee/ChateaudelalacelleInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chateaudelalacelle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chateaudelalacelle/?_rdr---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to find out more about the Heritage Buildings Association - https://heritagebuildingsassociation.comClick here to join the conversation - https://heritagebuildings.forum#RestorationJourney #ChateauRestoration #LifeInFrance