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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