From City to Smallholding
S1E5 Uncovering Hidden Features and Questionable Past Repairs
Season 1, Episode 5
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14m
As Gavin and Nicole dig deeper into their Welsh smallholding, clearing rooms exposes hidden features—and a trail of questionable past repairs. Heavy furniture and forgotten materials make demolition harder than expected, while a family visit adds encouragement and extra hands. With plans forming for a new heating system and a bathroom overhaul, the renovation officially shifts into its next phase, where careful assessment and structural decisions start to shape the future of the house.
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S1E6 Starting With the Worst Room to ...
Gavin and Nicole begin renovation where the problems are most severe, taking on damp issues in their 120-year-old farmhouse. Ceilings come down, crumbling floorboards are exposed, and long-hidden issues surface as real work begins. Along the way, they uncover an original slate hearth and remove o...
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S1E7 Touring the Farm and Planning th...
Gavin and Nicole step back to tour their smallholding, sharing progress across the wider farm beyond the main house. They explore the history of the piggery, assess the condition of the old cottage and tractor shed, and outline plans to restore each space while preserving the property’s character...
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S1E8 Demolition Chaos as Ceilings Com...
Demolition ramps up as Gavin and Nicole strip ceilings and walls back to expose the true condition of their Welsh smallholding. Damp issues and poor past work come to light, reinforcing the need for breathable materials and proper structural upgrades. As usable materials are salvaged and waste is...
