The Restoration Man Season 3 Episode 15 Welsh School Revisit
- April 15, 2014
- 46 min
The Restoration Man season 3 episode 15, entitled Welsh School Revisit, is a heartwarming episode that follows the story of couple Rob and Jo, who transform a dilapidated and decaying school building in Wales into their dream home. The Welsh School was originally built in the 1800s to educate children in the local community and had been abandoned for many years before Rob and Jo set their hearts on it.
The episode begins with Rob and Jo visiting the property for the first time, as they are met with a crumbling façade and overgrown greenery. As they step inside, they are struck by the sheer size and potential of the building, which features original slate flooring, exposed brick walls, and stunning arched windows. Rob and Jo immediately feel that the school is the perfect location for their new home, and set a budget of £150,000 to bring it back to life.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on a journey as Rob and Jo tackle the numerous challenges of restoring the Welsh School. They face a variety of obstacles, including a budget that is stretched to breaking point, the need to preserve the original features of the school, while also incorporating modern amenities, and lastly, complying with strict planning regulations.
Rob and Jo are passionate about retaining the property's history, and they have put in great effort to keep the original look and feel of the school intact; this includes preserving the original slate flooring, restoring the original window frames and incorporating original cast iron radiators. At the same time, the couple has also added some innovative and modern facilities, such as a beautiful sunroom that acts as a central hub for the family and a bespoke kitchen to make cooking meals a pleasurable experience.
As the restoration progresses, viewers witness the transformation of this magnificent building, which is now not only a beautiful family home but also bed and breakfast accommodation. The school has six bedrooms available for guests, all with their own unique character and decorated with a stylish modern touch.
The episode concludes with the grand reveal of Rob and Jo's newly restored Welsh School home. There are some emotional scenes as viewers join them in the final moments of their journey, from the very first vision to the first night, when the family moves in. A space has been created which has added an entirely new dimension to the character of the neighbourhood, as well as providing a comfortable and serene home for a family and a warm welcome for travelers.
This episode is a fantastic showcase of how an old building can be transformed into a magnificent property while preserving and enhancing the building's original features. The viewers have the opportunity to see the passion and dedication displayed by Rob and Jo as they work tirelessly, despite the many setbacks they face, to bring the school back to life. Welsh School Revisit is a must-watch episode for anyone interested in restoring a historic building, as it serves as an incredible source of inspiration and motivation.