We Bought an 18th Century Cottage… Then Had to Give It a Soul Back | Full House Tour

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Welcome to an updated tour of our 18th century cottage with a Georgian extension, a home where old meets new in every possible way. When we bought this property three years ago, the exterior was full of beautiful historic brickwork and charm — but inside, almost all of the original character had been stripped away. What should have felt like a historic home instead felt like a modern box. No soul, no warmth, no sense of time. In this video, we take you on a full house tour to show how we’ve been slowly restoring character, atmosphere, and authenticity back into this historic cottage. From architectural details to layout changes, we share why adding character to a period property is far harder — and far more expensive — than people expect, especially when you’re trying to respect the history of the building. You’ll see: Our 18th century cottage renovation journey How the Georgian extension connects old and new The challenges of restoring period character What we’ve learned after 3 years of renovation Our big plans for 2026 (and where we need your advice!) This home has been a journey — not just of renovation, but of learning how to live with history while creating a family home for today. So grab a cup of tea, a glass of wine, or your supper, and join us for a relaxed, honest house tour of our historic English cottage. 💬 We’d love your thoughts: Some of our 2026 plans are still up for debate — and we may need your help convincing Borja on a few ideas… so let us know what you’d do! Thank you for being part of the journey — and if you’re new here, welcome to My Tiny Estate. 💛 A huge thank you to our Patrons — we’re loving getting to know you behind the scenes, and your support genuinely helps keep this restoration going.If you’d like to join the community, you can do so here:👉 https://www.patreon.com/cw/MyTinyEstateOfficial 👉 Subscribe to follow our restoration, renovation, and family life in a historic home. #HistoricHome #CottageRenovation #HouseTour #MyTinyEstate