From City to Smallholding
S1E1 Buying a Derelict Welsh Farmhouse and Starting From Scratch
Season 1, Episode 1
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5m 10s
Gavin and Nicole leave London behind to take on a neglected Welsh farmhouse with a plan to rebuild it largely by hand. After renovating a city flat and converting a van, they commit to a smallholding with huge potential—and serious challenges ahead. With tight finances, ambitions for solar and hydro power, and Gavin’s professional carpentry skills guiding the work, the couple begin the demanding process of turning a derelict property into a self-sufficient rural home, while documenting every step of the journey.
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S1E2 Renovation Begins on an Abandone...
With the purchase complete, Gavin and Nicole waste no time getting to work on their abandoned Welsh farmhouse. Fresh from city life, they begin assessing the scale of the renovation while balancing tight finances and big ambitions for self-sufficient living powered by solar and hydro. As Gavin ap...
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S1E3 Early Renovation Setbacks Reveal...
As renovation work continues, Gavin and Nicole uncover hidden issues that force a rethink of their early plans. Cleaning out the kitchen turns up unexpected finds, while setting up a home office reveals deeper structural damage than anticipated. Improved internet makes remote work easier, but ins...
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S1E4 Transforming the Land as Renovat...
Gavin and Nicole shift focus beyond the farmhouse, taking on land improvements despite relentless Welsh weather. From removing a massive stump to building a rain shelter and carving out a functional parking bay, progress comes through persistence and problem-solving. As garden work continues, the...
