Building a house in Thailand (including the cost for my DREAM VILLA, including walk thru!)

As promised, here's a walk-thru of my dream home I built in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Explaining a little bit about how I did it, why I did it and.... how much it cost! All is revealed (I know that's the juicy info you guys REALLY want!) haha.
Any questions, feel free to message me on instagram onestep4ward - happy o answer any and everything about it :)
It was a dream come true for me, and I'd love to help others get there too.
Cheers!
Johnny
onestep4ward.com

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  • @dkny7788
    @dkny7788 Жыл бұрын

    Very impressed, specially when a person never leave his parent away. God bless you.

  • @Gracepeki.

    @Gracepeki.

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah..am so proud of him.

  • @titikati

    @titikati

    Жыл бұрын

    I am mostly impressed about him taking care of his mom, such a good son

  • @EnlightMC
    @EnlightMC Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could look after my mother the way you've done. Huge respect! She looks totally proud and content.

  • @cryptogambler777

    @cryptogambler777

    Жыл бұрын

    His mom bought this place not him

  • @EnlightMC

    @EnlightMC

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cryptogambler777 What's your point?

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cryptogambler777 hahaha no she didn't bro, i grew up on welfare

  • @boatswainsm8
    @boatswainsm8 Жыл бұрын

    Just happen to stumble across your channel today and i'm glad i did. I don't know your entire life story but congrats to your well deserved success. To come from nothing and then build your dream home is amazing!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @futureofhealthforlife

    @futureofhealthforlife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onestep4ward Johnny, you have very little interactions on your vlogs and blog, not much of an audience when you think of someone making money from the vlogs, just curious how you do it.

  • @craigmillington1258

    @craigmillington1258

    Жыл бұрын

    How much money did you spent to build this lovely house

  • @keciamclendon4537

    @keciamclendon4537

    11 ай бұрын

    Same... this is great information and great inspiration!

  • @ianmarsden4157

    @ianmarsden4157

    9 ай бұрын

    Well done pal, house looks class 👏 👌

  • @travelwithnou
    @travelwithnou Жыл бұрын

    you are such a good man who never forgot where you're from and taking care of you old mom. That's most our Asian culture is like to have our old parents stay with us when they get old. Love your villa.

  • @echo8931
    @echo8931 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness I don’t know your channel but you seem so Genuine and so happy I am so glad for you. You struggled a long time and you got your dream. You just seem like such a nice guy with a big smile and I can tell you’re a kind person. I wish you all the luck and success in the world.

  • @somrudeeboonhaijaroen5574
    @somrudeeboonhaijaroen5574 Жыл бұрын

    Glad that your vlog pops up today. Can feel the happiness and pride in every word you talk and every step you walk with this house. Masterpiece indeed, congratulation Johnny. You made it !!!! 🎉❤

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @wmaung123
    @wmaung123 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful house! Congratulations for your hard work and achievements! It’s wonderful that you are taking care of your mother whenever she needs to stay or visit with you!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @thetirelesscrusader4745
    @thetirelesscrusader4745 Жыл бұрын

    Thailand is one of the best places on earth to live and raise a family. congratulations to you and your family from the bottom of my heart.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    We agree!

  • @user-kv9il9wl9y

    @user-kv9il9wl9y

    Ай бұрын

    why? because of all the bottled water and plastic waste?

  • @valerieneal2747
    @valerieneal2747 Жыл бұрын

    THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOMES I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. IT IS HEAVENLY. AND YOUR MOM IS SO ADORABLE💕

  • @jeanpaulfelix4095
    @jeanpaulfelix4095 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations from one home builder to another! Few people know what goes into building a home nowadays. The red tape alone is mind blowing in the west.

  • @naomieothini
    @naomieothini Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful and congrats to you and your family on having this dream come true. May the kids come soonest and fill those rooms with all the love and laughter

  • @maximt1401
    @maximt1401 Жыл бұрын

    Super nice to see you looking after your Mum and making her personal space.

  • @MuhammadAshraffimreallysorry

    @MuhammadAshraffimreallysorry

    Жыл бұрын

    such a filial son

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Always!

  • @maximt1401

    @maximt1401

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onestep4ward ♥️🙏

  • @knowledgebase7115
    @knowledgebase7115 Жыл бұрын

    Your story is super inspiring, I moved to thailand at 20, 5 years ago, and am living here still. This is such an eye-opener of what is possible. Thank you.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    get working buddy, anything is possible

  • @wingchangwow

    @wingchangwow

    8 ай бұрын

    What do you do for work? Do you work remotely? Or found a job locally?

  • @jimdickson1969
    @jimdickson1969 Жыл бұрын

    My finances is thai, we've benefited back to Thailand to travel, visit her family and friends 3 times since lockdowns finished, and I've fallen in love with the country and way of life as well.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    lovely place to live, especially if you make money in the west

  • @boroiasar12
    @boroiasar12 Жыл бұрын

    After living here for over 20 years and only buying condos , it's so nice to see a house designed, not your run of the mill farang house . Really beautiful 😍 Also from Uk here

  • @kfisher1954
    @kfisher1954 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Johnny - My first time seeing any of your videos and I am encouraged to check out others -- Thank you for sharing! Congrats on finishing your new home, I absolutely love it and it's awesome on so many levels (no pun intended)! Simple... clean... spacious... and well put together! Being a father of 7 children, I know that you will be installing design friendly "child proof" railings on the upper and lower levels when and as appropriate! Lastly, thanks again for sharing and all the best with Everett -- you're gonna love it! 👍

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank u!

  • @vic6423
    @vic64233 ай бұрын

    Hi Mom❤ Thank you for raising a well-rounded son with a humble spirit. 😊

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @dhw3216
    @dhw3216 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not familiar with this young man, but I'm super excited that he was able to accomplish another one of his goals. Very classy home.

  • @Hunter-go4bv
    @Hunter-go4bv Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Johnny. That is a beautiful home and make sure you enjoy every bit of it.

  • @Daniel-xw1jq
    @Daniel-xw1jq Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, congratulations on this achievement! This is my dream as I've fallen in love with Thailand too. I'll try my best to follow your advice and hopefully one day I'll get there too. Goodluck on climbing the mount everest champ.

  • @alansmith2203
    @alansmith2203 Жыл бұрын

    You and the missus have a good eye for interior decorating design. I also compliment the architect who was able to visualize what you had in mind. A great house and very well thought out. I'm happy for you and your missus.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    My mrs does, and my designer, not so much me 😅

  • @barryellsworth
    @barryellsworth Жыл бұрын

    I just came across your vlog this evening and watched you take us on a tour of your new home. You obviously love it dearly. It is wonderful to build a home that you are absolutely in love with. There are very few things that brings a person more joy than building and living in the home of your dreams. I built one that I absolutely loved where my children were born. I could hear and see the joy and the pride the house brings to you. It’s a beautiful home. Good for you. ❤🎉❤🎉

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you!

  • @SuperBless

    @SuperBless

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow what a lovely home every space use Wisley not overcrowded love it

  • @helenahu
    @helenahu Жыл бұрын

    I wandered into this channel and love your dream home! You did an amazing job - very inspiring!

  • @YogaWithLaLa
    @YogaWithLaLa Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Love the house! I remember following you long long time ago. What an inspiration!! Keep up the good work 😊

  • @hmubtakir
    @hmubtakir Жыл бұрын

    I used to work and live in Cambodia and make frequent visits to Bangkok. Knowing the small size of condos in Bangkok, 😊you guys made the right decision giving yourself the spacious space that you deserve

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure!

  • @metaphysical4u
    @metaphysical4u Жыл бұрын

    As a long time US realtor I have to say this house is FIRE!! It would easily be about $5million in my area. Very well done!

  • @drflat9223

    @drflat9223

    Жыл бұрын

    unless your area is in bay area, malibu, ny or miami beach front, you're over paying.

  • @venom5809

    @venom5809

    Жыл бұрын

    @@drflat9223 You are crazy, this is a $3 million house alone in Metro Detroit

  • @sharmawade5498
    @sharmawade5498 Жыл бұрын

    Just happened upon your channel, so glad that I did. Beautiful Home, and your mom is so gorgeous!🌹🥰 Thank you for being so authentic about your testimony and sharing your amazing journey on building your dream home.👏🏾👍🏾 To God Be The Glory, Honor and Praise! 🙌🏾 Blessings Upon Blessings for your entire household. May God bless you on your journey to reach the top of Mt. Everest, YOU CAN DO IT! May He bless your mom with long life and good health 🙏🏾

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank u!

  • @quixotiq
    @quixotiq Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Johnny and Jaa! 🎉❤

  • @whatthefitt
    @whatthefitt Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Johnny! What an inspiration. I came across your blog years ago and now you have built a fantastic house with your partner. Can’t wait to move to CM later this year as I transit to working remotely and see where it takes me. Oh, the house will look better with ManU jerseys 😂

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    oh nice! Gimme a shout when you're in town

  • @GuyRobertKernisant
    @GuyRobertKernisant Жыл бұрын

    What an inspirational journey! Congratulations to you and your family, may you enjoy that lovely home and hopefully get children you wished for. Build memories, enjoy life, stay blessed.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @sleepii15
    @sleepii15 Жыл бұрын

    Way to make your dreams come true man! Beautiful home!

  • @deeakamahoganyphoenix9510
    @deeakamahoganyphoenix9510 Жыл бұрын

    CONGRATS!! Beautiful Home :) Thank you for sharing your story such a inspiration!!

  • @jesusisking8502
    @jesusisking8502 Жыл бұрын

    When you took us into the Master bedroom I was waiting for "This is where the magic happens" :) Seriously though, well done! My Mother is Irish, we were dirt poor as our family came from the Tinkers originally so I'm really happy for you as I know how hard you must have worked for all this. Edit: Didn't get to the end before posting, Liverpool fan as well, my family is from Merseyside! I like this story, so close to my own, get those kids happening asap.

  • @journeytrials

    @journeytrials

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow I too grew up in Liverpool England as well! Back in 1990-1993. Liverpool fan as well!! This guy is super cool!!

  • @jesusisking8502

    @jesusisking8502

    Жыл бұрын

    @@journeytrials Cool. :) Scouser. I'm amazed he only has 5k subscribers.

  • @journeytrials

    @journeytrials

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jesusisking8502 he’s loving the life!! I would support him!!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @weproperty8325
    @weproperty83259 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic house and a thoughtful son looking after your mom

  • @Maymosworld
    @Maymosworld Жыл бұрын

    Great place to build from many areas i see. PROUD OF YOU!!! Amazing story and may you continue to be blessed. Love the courtyard and pool area deck.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @allansheehan2033
    @allansheehan2033 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful home ! you should be very proud of yourself for your hard work and focus !! It is truly amazing what one can accomplish when you stay true to your goal !! best of luck to you and your family

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @angelag9228
    @angelag9228 Жыл бұрын

    Your house is just beautiful 😍 You deserve it, you have worked hard to achieve this and now you have your dream. I can see the two of you living here for a long time.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    i hope so!

  • @andersenchiangmai

    @andersenchiangmai

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@onestep4ward cool house. I also live in Chiangmai and is currently looking for an architect and builder to build my dream house. Do you mind to share their contacts.?

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    @@andersenchiangmai sure mate, drop me a line on johnny@onestep4ward.com

  • @kp1824
    @kp1824 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your success and hard work to build your dream home. I just came across your channel , while we were looking to buy a home in Thailand as our summer home. We are originally from Loas and we love Chaingmai and Northern part of Thailand.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh great, good luck

  • @danward8720
    @danward8720 Жыл бұрын

    Johnny, your mom is a very lovely woman. Give her a big hug and love from us. Beautiful home. Good luck on Everest. That kind of hobby is for you youngsters.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    i will indeed, and thank you

  • @terdsakulnoonpanassak3882
    @terdsakulnoonpanassak3882 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Johnny, it's a great vdo. I am originally from Chiangmai and working in BKK as an architect. very good to see this vdo and your life story. cheers.

  • @naveenreddy1993
    @naveenreddy1993 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Johnny, congratulations on building your dream house, this is the best house that I have ever seen in my life and the drone shots are epic. I wish you all the best for your Everest climbing but I suggest you to only climb in the perfect climate and if the climate isn't perfect, please postpone the trip until the weather gets perfect and please don't rush the trip as the weather conditions could be very unfavorable.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate!

  • @AdamFelibrico
    @AdamFelibrico Жыл бұрын

    I met you a few years back in Amsterdam and over the years dropped in on your site/socials to see what you were up to. Huge congrats on getting married and now this dope home. You manifested everything you envisioned, really inspiring. Good luck on summiting Everest!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thank u mate!

  • @marinariquelme4081
    @marinariquelme408110 ай бұрын

    Oh his mom is so cute ,the house is absolutely gorgeous is not to big not to small and very spacious white makes everything look cleaner and fresher great taste in furniture

  • @amirasoraya9444
    @amirasoraya94444 ай бұрын

    Congratulation. So nice to hear about your effort and finally getting your Dream house. Wishing you only the best

  • @NicolaKapala1
    @NicolaKapala17 ай бұрын

    Hi Jonny, we’ll be in Chiang Mai again Jan-March 2024. Love to connect and talk all things land, business, travel and lifestyle.

  • @KRISH-uf6pk
    @KRISH-uf6pk8 ай бұрын

    hi Johnny, Congratulations and well done! Your dream house looks superb! Not everyone is blessed to have their dream house done successfully. But you have achieved it after 16 years. Wonderful.... God Bless you and my respects to your Mom 🙏

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rwijetunga
    @rwijetunga Жыл бұрын

    I just came across you. Congratulations Johnny. You have done very well. A beautiful home. Enjoy it!

  • @foxface6719
    @foxface6719 Жыл бұрын

    It's really lovely and well-deserved. You sound so chuffed. Very happy for you both.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we are, thank u

  • @poppylove1647
    @poppylove1647 Жыл бұрын

    I just saw this vlog accidentally but I'm glad I watched. Such a beautiful house! Congratulations!❤️Love this kind of content, very inspiring life story!💞 Thanks for sharing your humble abode! Now your new subscriber here in Gold Coast Australia! 😘❤️💞🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome!!

  • @miashalayne4972
    @miashalayne4972 Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for you and your family. I love when people get to realize and live their dreams, it really inspired me to also keep going coming from a single mum and similar background. Happy Sunday from Barbados

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you mimi, good luck

  • @oliviadotse4036

    @oliviadotse4036

    Жыл бұрын

    Lll

  • @yktang4088
    @yktang4088 Жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration, Johnny. Keep up the good work and pursue your dreams. Congratulations!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank u!

  • @thomaswright8137
    @thomaswright8137 Жыл бұрын

    I came across your channel tonight and thought I'd give it a quick glance but got engrossed and stayed the whole 9 yards. Quite the project for sure and from one home builder to another awesome job. I'm a carpenter and built 3 homes from the ground up in Norn Iron lol. Wonderful job on your mum's annex.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    ah nice, i wish i had your skillset!

  • @jaida9254
    @jaida9254 Жыл бұрын

    I stumbled across your video today and just love your story. Humble beginnings with a single mother (who looks so lovely btw) to owning your dream home at 38. Your wife is a lucky woman to have a driven and caring husband. The best of Irish luck to you all (and anyone struggling financially right now. Your worth is not valued by your assets).

  • @parakproud8990
    @parakproud8990 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful home you've built there. I wish you had a wide angle lens and showed us everything. Building something like that has been a dream of mine for so long and seeing someone else succeed in achieving their dream warms my heart and gives me hope. Unfortunately here in Australia a simple 2-3 bedroom house in a regional area costs $700-800K. Maybe one day I'll move somewhere that I can afford my dream lifestyle. Thanks Johnny for the inspiration

  • @valentinalicheli1928

    @valentinalicheli1928

    Жыл бұрын

    The problem is that many people were Not fortunate enough to be born and also "Live" in Cursed Areas; like the US, UK, and Australia; where Citizens are nothing but a piece of Sh*t and Slaves who are only Born to Contribute and Give to the SYSTEM, but their dreams and desires don't matter; Speak of Old EGYPT.

  • @parakproud8990

    @parakproud8990

    Жыл бұрын

    @@valentinalicheli1928 Totally agree

  • @valentinalicheli1928

    @valentinalicheli1928

    Жыл бұрын

    @@parakproud8990 Thanks for understanding my comment; it sounds a little bit confusing.

  • @lucianobezerra4380
    @lucianobezerra4380 Жыл бұрын

    I just came across your blog and I'm happily surprised ! Congrats for your beautiful house !!!

  • @keciamclendon4537
    @keciamclendon453711 ай бұрын

    I happen to be viewing some other things about Thailand living, and came across this. This was great information. I'd love to visit an area like this, as I'm researching. You have a lovely home. Thank you for sharing!

  • @darcy6874
    @darcy6874 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Johnny, just found your channel. I come from Belfast myself, I have found great friends in Thailand and travel out twice a year, I am saving and working hard to live out there, this video inspires me to achieve my dreams. PS love the house, amazing.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks mate, gimme a shout if u make it to CM

  • @darcy6874

    @darcy6874

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onestep4ward Will be in CM in November, will definitely be in touch mate. cheers

  • @TheRemyRomano
    @TheRemyRomano Жыл бұрын

    Hi mom. She looks like she is really enjoying herself there. What a stunning home. You did very well. Building and furnishing something like this in Los Angeles today, minus the land, would be about $6 million. I love Thailand and hope to come back someday.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks, my mum loves chiang mai

  • @HappyPenguin75034

    @HappyPenguin75034

    Жыл бұрын

    Building isn’t expensive in US. It’s the land. Your numbers are opposite. It would cost much less than $1mil to build. Land - he isn’t in LA where there is no land and high demand. He is in open area. You can do that land in US cheap too.

  • @michaelwilliamson6061
    @michaelwilliamson6061 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Home! Great job on the design. All the best to you.

  • @leekerr6152
    @leekerr6152 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing Johhny, good to see another Irish person doing well here. Been to Chang Mai 10 years ago ! Now living in Hua Hin with family .. I hear the coffee is good there in the mountains … 👌🏻☕️

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    ahhh lovely

  • @FoodNTravel1234
    @FoodNTravel1234 Жыл бұрын

    It's so beautiful. From the outside it's almost like a motel lay out with all the glass windows facing the pool. It's only about $1M USD for a total package, what a great deal to have a luxury home in oversea. Congrats on your dream home. You seem so humble :)

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thank u!

  • @Lorenzo_Dean555
    @Lorenzo_Dean555 Жыл бұрын

    I want to start off by saying WOW just WOW. You are an extremely amazing man I am so proud and happy for you. I also can not leave out that my heart and soul cried out the whole time while you walked us through and meeting your Mom was a blessing you truly blew me away I feel like your my brother from another mother, and I want to send you tight hugs from the United States I live in a state called New Jersey. New Subby here also I have a friend who is looking to build a home in Thailand he is still working through the military not quite sure when he is retiring but he tried building through someone last year and he lost alot of money so he wants to start again but with the right ppl that's trust worthy and won't scam and take his money again I wanted to ask how would he go about getting the right person this time where he can feel secure and comfortable to trust the right person that his home will be built for sure and he can finally move any pointers please 💜

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    feel free to email me, happy to help

  • @Lorenzo_Dean555

    @Lorenzo_Dean555

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onestep4ward OK thank you bro 🙏

  • @leipan4801

    @leipan4801

    Жыл бұрын

    hi, I am living inChiangmai too, I’m kind of new here, but I got the idea of buying a lot and build a house recently, and I saw your blog, it is a Dream house! I wonder how you working through all the problems like where to looking for a land, how to find a construction team?

  • @thnaykhwam2425
    @thnaykhwam2425 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Johnny . Good pm. Just came across ur video . Wow , what a beautiful villa! Amazing . Honestly, this is d 1st video l came across a foreign blogger who built his dream house with just usd700k ,a huge piece of land . D interiors were well designed and decorated . I have seen expatriates owning exclusive condos but when come to landed property u top d list . I'm very familiar with Thailand having been there hundreds of times but never had d chance to settle der. It's a beautiful country , multi cultures , fabulous food and Chiang Mai suits westerner like u, a gateway from d bitter or harsh winter back home. Chiang Mai is cool though. U and ur wife must have possessed those acumen to design such a beautiful villa. I was a developer for 3yrs and suffice to say USD 700k is only a fraction of d real market value. Another few years it would appreciate by 100%.Without an iota of doubt u managed ur finances well Articulate too. Btw , M also very happy to see ur mom is with u . That's what a filial son should do. Asian culture put a premium on that , although it's imperative everyone should take care of their respective parents , when and if needed. My mom is 93 going strong , staying with me too. Dad passed away 1986. Wish u and family more blessings and good health. Chok Dee🙏🙏❤️❤️🇲🇾.btw M also a Liverpool fan, but they r struggling this season😭.l stayed in UK almost 4yrs back then as a student 40+yrs ago.

  • @machine_learning_engineering
    @machine_learning_engineering Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel! Breath of fresh air! You have a kind and bright demeanor to you! I caught myself saying “Hi!” When you introduced your mom.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you :)

  • @abib2259
    @abib2259 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing with us. Your mom is gorgeous, the house is beautiful. Congrats! You got a new sub too :)

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @FarEastSurvival
    @FarEastSurvival Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing home. I really love it. You seem like such a kind and humble person. To have achieved your dream home is an inspiration for many people who follow you. Bravo!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @imianco8079
    @imianco8079 Жыл бұрын

    so great to see! i used to follow you when you just started out this is amazing! stay blessed!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @nwsli105
    @nwsli1053 ай бұрын

    Johnny, Thank you for showing your resort. Congratulations for reaching your dream in Thailand...

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Ай бұрын

    thanks mate

  • @KungfuandKettlebells
    @KungfuandKettlebells Жыл бұрын

    Stumbled onto this video. Great place! My wife and I were in Chiang Mai maybe a few weeks after you posted this video. Would love to build something like this down in Chonburi, but with a bigger gym 😂 Hope you and your wife fill those upstairs bedrooms soon! My little Thai princess is due next month.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck mate, and thank you

  • @RaoniAndrade
    @RaoniAndrade Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for sharing all this with us! what a wonderful house, I must say! congratulations for achieving your goals and helping people along the way. I wish you much success in your Everest challenge! cheers from a huge fan from Brazil 🇧🇷🤙🏼

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Hopefully I’ll update on Everest in June next year!

  • @johngriffin4188
    @johngriffin4188 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your achievement of your new home..its wonderful..a dream come true.i am here in thailand and also from the emerald isle..good luck with your mountain climb..

  • @johnclark7973
    @johnclark7973 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning home, really well done! And you seem like a nice, great dude. 😎. As a side note, way to take care of your Mom!! I am from America, but a few generations back, my dad's side of the family is 80% Irish 🇮🇪☘️. Back in the day, they came to America and worked as underground copper miners. That cooper was needed to fuel winning WW2 and the Industrial Revolution. Makes me want an Irish Pastie right now.

  • @yingpage9609
    @yingpage9609 Жыл бұрын

    It is the most wonderful house in Thailand ever shown on KZread by a foreigner. If you are going to stay there the rest of life you will really have a dream house. Congratulations, your wife must feel really lucked she picked you or you picked her!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Can you please tell my wife again how lucky she is? Haha!

  • @JohnMartin22222

    @JohnMartin22222

    Жыл бұрын

    With respect to the owner this is far from the best. Have a look a some Island builds.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnMartin22222 I’m delighted with it mate

  • @caesarillion

    @caesarillion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnMartin22222 That I would love to see. This is a mansion for sure. My uncle had something as stately and on a mountain top so I know. Now let's see what else is going on, preferably in an ancient/new style with lots of woods in the construction and the gorgeous Thai greenery outside. Thanks.

  • @Slyjoe
    @Slyjoe Жыл бұрын

    This house is insane! Congrats on building your dream home. How long did the construction time all in all take place? Is it easy to build a villa like this in Thailand? (permits etc). Also, good luck when climbing Mount Everest! What an adventure.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    permits are a case of a brown envelope, 20 mins later, voila!

  • @jbennison5672

    @jbennison5672

    9 ай бұрын

    Permits will be granted easily, but foreigners absolutely cannot legally own houses in Thailand. No matter what anyone tells you.

  • @PunditKING

    @PunditKING

    9 ай бұрын

    You can own the home but never the land. Brown envelopes if used is risky of another person checks and finds amu fault. Your place is gone no refunds.

  • @kennyjean9102
    @kennyjean91025 ай бұрын

    Hello Sir. I just came across your channel, and became emotional with your sincerity and your heart for your family. Many blessings to you and your future endeavors.

  • @megangardner2766
    @megangardner2766 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful home. Be proud of yourselves! Manifesting obviously works 💕

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    100% works

  • @VolMacros
    @VolMacros Жыл бұрын

    That's a gorgeous house, i'm happy for you! I'm planning to move to Thailand and do something similar in the next years, so i'm curious about how did you solve the land ownership problem all foreigners have to deal with?

  • @guenter1104

    @guenter1104

    9 ай бұрын

    He didn’t solve it 😂

  • @stevesteel6066
    @stevesteel6066 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job on the house build and with your personal achievements. $700k still seems a little pricey. I’m a fellow Brit from Newcastle

  • @JohnS-er7jh

    @JohnS-er7jh

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. I think Thailand Real Estate prices are way way inflated for foreigners now (even apartments in many areas are way too expensive in my opinion). Although it is a very nice country, there is no way I would purchase a home there, given the prices.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    There are plenty of $1m places in desirable areas like mine bud

  • @fhd588

    @fhd588

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s not expensive at all. Building in Sydney, Australia would cost above $1.2 mil for a home like this.

  • @willsmith39

    @willsmith39

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fhd588 Yeah but it's Sydney. I mean you can't compare. Well you can, I mean obviously you just did but I don't see it as a sensible comparison..

  • @classicraceruk1337

    @classicraceruk1337

    Жыл бұрын

    You did here it’s 7000 sq ft? That’s $100 a sq ft…..

  • @soumaasma348
    @soumaasma348 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Congratulations Johnny,just saw your vlog today and what a beautiful house it's perfect 😍,love the white interior ,the rooms are all perfect and I love the annex for your Mom 💕💕👍🏻.May God bless you and your wife with a beautiful family to fill up this amazing home and lots of love too.Its perfect enjoy your home .

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @gloriaandrade5264
    @gloriaandrade5264 Жыл бұрын

    WOW I really enjoyed your video ! Your Dream house is beautiful !! Enjoy congratulations 🍾♥️

  • @gabrielschroll3824
    @gabrielschroll3824 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Such a great story! Several years back, when my wife (Chinese) and I were living in Guangdong province (near Hong Kong), we offered to buy a 1-bedroom condo for my dad, because he's struggled all his life and we wanted him to be close to us, while not having to worry about anything. There was a McDonalds literally across the street, and a Starbucks and KFC 5 minutes away by foot - and my wife and I would be a 10-minute walk away. He said HELL NO! He went to Mexico, instead. I guess beggars CAN be choosers, after all. You're so fortunate, and I'm envious.

  • @SLOBeachboy
    @SLOBeachboy Жыл бұрын

    I love the house and it looks similar to some things I have designed myself. I just hope you kept a close eye on every aspect of the construction to make sure that everything was done properly - its usually not in Thailand. Speaking of which, how was it constructed? I probably would have preferred poured concrete for something like this but I assume the walls are of the brick core type construction that is used in almost all houses in Thailand. And I’m guessing that the ceilings are the standard Thai hung sheet metal type. I’m also curious how you bought the land. Is it in your Thai wife’s name or did you set up a Thai company through which to purchase it? I personally would never go for either one of these options so I do not think I will ever be building a house in Thailand - not that I could afford to do so here in Phuket anyway.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    honestly no idea about construction mate, but my guy has a stellar reputation. He's pricier than average but you get what you pay for :)

  • @xalee7947

    @xalee7947

    Жыл бұрын

    Could you share his information I could fly him out to do one for me.

  • @StephenHodgkiss
    @StephenHodgkiss Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful house Johnny ... glad you finally managed to complete it and realized your dream. Just saw your cinema room and had a Love Actually poster on the wall (one of my favorites too)

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a winner

  • @bunkenishappy
    @bunkenishappy9 ай бұрын

    this is for sure the best *cribs* episode i ever seen!! , love it!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    9 ай бұрын

    haha cheers

  • @crsmth
    @crsmth Жыл бұрын

    Paying it back to your mother, hero. I aspire to do the same, when the time comes

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @souluniversity.teachings
    @souluniversity.teachings Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Everything about this video is amazing, from your story, narration, the house itself, and demeanor! Incredibly inspiring! I think I'm going to use your design as inspiration for mine too. I love what you've done!. Would you be willing to share the design with me? I know it's a big ask

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @ronroca4387
    @ronroca4387 Жыл бұрын

    First congratulations! Job well done, The house is gorgeous, feels good to know the dreams can be achieved

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @pearlfavor5043
    @pearlfavor5043 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful house you have here. Big congratulations. And you also designed a space for your Mum. God bless you big for that.

  • @andrewp5171
    @andrewp5171 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Johnny! The house is beautiful! I’m really curious about how you worked out owning the property despite not being a Thai citizen. I’m an American living in the Philippines so I will face a similar challenge when I would like to build my house. Enjoy your new home 🙂

  • @rameshhansaravendra

    @rameshhansaravendra

    Жыл бұрын

    Foreigners are not allowed to own land in Thailand unless a citizen co-owns it. That's the dangerous part. If I'm not wrong, PH has a similar law.

  • @llothar68

    @llothar68

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rameshhansaravendra Correct. You have to trust your wife. But even this is not 100% correct in Thailand because she has to be the source of the money. Gifts do not count. This was AFAIK never checked and percecuted. But this is a Damocles sword hanging over every rich foreigner. Many of the smartasses try to setup a thai company with non voting rights for the thai majority holders and the foreigner in full charge and the house is owned by the company. But every few years there is a crackdown on this fraud and people lose it all. The Philippines have very similar rules, except that the wife can get the money from the husband as a gift and buy the land from this money.

  • @quentinnewark2745

    @quentinnewark2745

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rameshhansaravendra same in Thailand, fingers crossed his marriage lasts, whenever Jah wants to push the nuclear button, she gets land and house and he can do nothing to stop it.

  • @kimpop6701

    @kimpop6701

    Жыл бұрын

    in Thailand there are 2 options to more or less owning a property. First of all you can officially own the house and then you can lease the land for 30 years and secondly you can open a Thai company with you as director holding officially 49% of the shares and for the remaining 51% there are several ways to control them as well.

  • @llothar68

    @llothar68

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kimpop6701 No the later option does not work. At least not unless you really have a functional working company where the cost of the house is comparable with the corporations revenue and has a use case. Otherwise it's criminal and i have seen two big raids on this scheme since 2008 where people lose their houses. Very famous the Ko Samui cleaning.

  • @ricokatchan6674
    @ricokatchan66745 ай бұрын

    i love how family oriented you are, and especially towards your mom. i wish i could look after my mom like you do. im muslim and in the Quran God says, “We have commanded people to be good to their parents: their mothers carried them, with strain upon strain, and it takes two years to wean them. Give thanks to Me and to your parents - all will return to Me” be proud of yourself and know that you are favored by god.

  • @RoryTravel
    @RoryTravel Жыл бұрын

    Ah man, god bless your mum. So sweet. And congrats on the house, very nice!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you mate

  • @PaulAlberga
    @PaulAlberga Жыл бұрын

    Just lovely! I am praying that the "man cave" becomes a nursery very soon. Very cool Johnny!!! CONGRATS!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope so 🤞

  • @Michaelanderson1985
    @Michaelanderson1985 Жыл бұрын

    The house is almost perfect, he just needs to throw out those Liverpool Jerseys and get some real Man City ones and the house is complete 🤣😂🤣😂 besides that great video👍

  • @Michaelanderson1985

    @Michaelanderson1985

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh hopefully before the Kids come you can get some guard rails at the edges of the balcony, its a long drop down to the floor and you cant be too safe.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s the plan mate (the barrier, not the city shirts 😂)

  • @CPTZK11

    @CPTZK11

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow so there are Manchester City fans out there in the world!

  • @vinced5741

    @vinced5741

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CPTZK11 Never met one ....

  • @fuzzman9298

    @fuzzman9298

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed he needs to get some city shirts 👕 :) CTID

  • @vetiarvind
    @vetiarvind4 ай бұрын

    Whose name did you buy it under? Your wife? Isn't that a risk?

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Ай бұрын

    mine! If i'm smart enough to pay cash for this in my 30s, do you think i'd be stupid enough to put it in someone elses name?! haha

  • @expeditetraveling

    @expeditetraveling

    Ай бұрын

    @@onestep4wardyou invest your money in government bond 50k and you get residency than you can buy a house that smart enough and also you open business there

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Ай бұрын

    @@expeditetraveling in what country are you talking about?

  • @jillyoung1282
    @jillyoung1282 Жыл бұрын

    Well done. Lovely home. You really are adventurous and follow your dreams! I admire that. Good luck climbing Everest! Wish you all the best. I’ll be following you for updates. 20:09

  • @mikeblessed971
    @mikeblessed971 Жыл бұрын

    Truly blessed! I also live in Bangkok, Thailand and my and I are also planning on either buying or building. Your content was truly inspiring!

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @jeffedwards5028
    @jeffedwards5028 Жыл бұрын

    I also came across your vlog today and I must say what a magnificent house you have built. But most of all thank you for being such an honest person. Have a great day Jeff

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks mate

  • @christiannilsen2835
    @christiannilsen2835 Жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful. Happy for you! So nice to see how proud you are and you deserve this dream house for your efforts and dedication. Very inspiring and my dream as well to have soon, as I also live in Thailand Phuket working hard to build up our online Brands.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @kennethsemafumu4677
    @kennethsemafumu4677 Жыл бұрын

    Great job Johnny and very inspirational story of hard work and commitment, well done its such a lovely home you have there and wish you success to your next venture of climbing mount Everest.

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @seymourellis6863
    @seymourellis6863 Жыл бұрын

    YT algorithm at it's best. Maaate, I don't know you and had never heard of you until 30 minutes ago...but I'm so happy for you! You seem like a humble, warm and kind human being. Your house is sick, fair play ))

  • @onestep4ward

    @onestep4ward

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

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