We Finally Made a Decision….......
Welcome back to Life at the Manor.
In this episode, we’re facing one of the biggest decisions since taking on Chavenage House…
After more than 50+ years, Manor Farm House has finally come back into our hands and it’s forced a question we never thought we’d seriously ask:
Should we leave the manor house?
On one hand, Manor Farm House could become the perfect family home more practical, easier to manage, and offering a completely different way of living on the estate. On the other hand, Chavenage isn’t just a house… it’s the heart of the estate, full of family history, memories, and responsibility.
In this video, we take you behind the scenes of life on a historic British country estate sharing the real challenges of living in a 450-year-old manor house, the financial pressures, the renovation progress, and the emotional pull of keeping this place as a true family home.
We also hear from the family, explore both houses, and finally make a decision that will shape the future of the estate.
If you’re interested in manor houses, country estate life, historic homes, renovation projects, and the reality of maintaining heritage properties in the modern world this is one you won’t want to miss.
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Thanks so much for watching
James & Em
Thanks for watching Life at the Manor!
We’re sharing the real story of what it’s like to live, work, and restore a historic family estate in the heart of the Cotswolds. From manor house renovations and family history to farming life and hidden gems—you’re invited along for the journey.
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