I Inherited A $30,000,000 Mansion | Country House Rescue | Abode
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Anselm inherits Elmore Court, costing $30,000,000, which has been in his family over 700 years. However, due to excessive mantaince cots, Anslem is at risk of losing it. He turns to businesswoman, Ruth Watson, in a final attempt to save his home? Can Ruth help him save his family legacy? Follow along to see if this mansion can be saved!
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Incredible that this young man found his ‘voice’ and created a fantastic business success, now has a family, and saved the estate from ruin. Well done!
@tatianaes3354
Жыл бұрын
So, he still owns it, even now, 15 years later?
@doubleslit9513
10 ай бұрын
@@tatianaes3354I know right? I was thinking the same. Seems where most of these estates go wrong is when they start selling off the land. Once the land is gone, there just don’t seem to be a lot of options for sustaining the running costs.
@55robinwood
Ай бұрын
Look it up. He still owns it and has a wife and 2 children
I would imagine Ruth Watson is in the background even today(2022). Anselm did marry & have kids and Elmore florished. He moved out to one of the farm houses on the estate ! Loads of renovations have taken place over the past few years, so good work Anselm.
@sanookaus1334
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear.
@basstrammel1322
4 ай бұрын
That is 99.9% fantastic! 0.1% I hoped he would take residence in the grand main house, but it's of course unrealistic. I applaude his accomplishments! What a blessing that there still was property, that no one before him sold off all the land. A tiny place in comparison, that's leaving my family any day now, shrunk quite a bit over the years. There was 4 smaller farms with tennants, a cabin up on the mountain, and a small house on a plot I assume was for a manager. The money that came in from selling those was spent on getting every building in tip-top shape, and everything is flawless now. So it can be a solution for some, but I think it's a HUGE risk in the long run.
after checking out the website, what he has accomplished is nothing short of STAGGERING. excellently conceived and executed. it’s undoubtedly an expensive place to book for an event but it is exquisite. good for him, that was an amazing transformation.
@wixom01
10 ай бұрын
Staggering, well said! I went to elmorecourt website and I was blown away! The dude turned this old relic into a multi million dollar concern! To the young man all I can say is Bravo!
Anselm is one of the most likeable of the upper class twits that I've seen on these shows. Cheers to him.
I really like Ruth, he would never have accomplished anything if she didn’t push him out of his comfort zone.
I’m an American. I enjoy watching these and seeing the cultural differences. It’s also very interesting to watch the episodes where the people who have inherited the estates are polished and upper-crust. Such a neat show!
Well that women is very outspoken but in a good way I think. She doesn't sugar coat it she tells it like it is and that is what he needed.
Ruth knows what she is doing so he was lucky to have her help!
@rosegarden7256
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I think Ruth helped him get out of his own prison of fearing messing up his history. I'm so happy and proud of all he and Sarah, his wife, have done to preserve this treasure. Their website is stunning!
@christianayme7316
Жыл бұрын
@@rosegarden7256 Absolutely.
I like Anselm's humbleness. He was very charming to his guests and they seemed to be drawn in by him as well. I think he is going to grow into himself and do some magnificent improvements to his home. Good luck to you.
@ivana_333
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Me too! I like him a lot.
His parents didn’t seem very involved in whether he made it a success. Thank you Ruth for giving this young man the push and courage to move forward. It has turned out to be such a success. So proud of him and happy to see he now has an heir. ❤❤
I'm so glad the family tuened this around. I hate seeing old buildings like this go to anyone but the families! Such an amazing transformation.
It feels like this young man has had his ancestors held over him all his life. It was so refreshing to see him beginning to come into his own and make the house his own. Looking at his website he's made it a flying success and a brilliant event space interwoven with the cookery school, and great updates to the house. So cool to see.
Beautiful old estate....Ruth knows what she is doing.
It’s so amazing that the same family has lived in the sam house for hundreds of years. It’s so cool!
I love it when they show the old portraits and you can see how the owners look so much like them.
I really LOVE watching this guy getting on with his predicament. One of my favorite, maybe because he needed so much help from the beginning.
Ruth has made all the difference, and help save this beautiful heritage structure.
Good lord, I just visited their website and the change is astounding ! He looks all grown up and super confident and the renovations and decor and kitchens are amazing!
@sararichardson737
Жыл бұрын
Thank Dog!
@maboo736
Жыл бұрын
Haha was rolling my eyes when he said he wanted to turn it into a pub 😂 thank god he came around, and did very well in the transformation!
@kenziej4301
Жыл бұрын
Link the website!!
@Icetor01
Жыл бұрын
@@maboo736 The funny thing is that he's built an event space (for weddings) near the main house, and it has a bar. So he got his pub after all!
Been in the family since 1200's? WOW!
I think Ruth is great and hilarious. Thank god I’m not a prude. Great show.
Anselm is a sweetheart.
Kudos to Ruth Watson and to Anselm and his family....and what a great looking wife and kids he has to share his success with and now they have their own accommodation on the estate. Fantastic!
I so want this guy to make it! He seems like he was so ready to grow up! And those parents!......you can feel the tension.
I too looked up the website and I'm pretty sure his uncle is really impressed by him now.
What an amazing house and estate! And it wasn't bought by a new family. Luckily, the current heir has married and produced more heirs! Thank goodness they saved the family cookbook, which I would hope they think about producing a cookbook with lovely pictures of the estate that they can sell from whatever store they have. Or hopefully will have! While it seems that Anselm just needed a push in the right direction and Ruth made a good start, I think they should lean into the historical aspect of it, with house and garden tours. One of the heirs will likely enjoy that and keep it going. The house has so many possibilities! The house, etc looks wonderful as one can see from the website. Although it does need an edit--it reads to me like Anselm wrote it, but when describing the accommodations, there should be more of "It is a beautiful room..." and less of "We thought it might be...". I love that it is a self sufficient, sustainable catering venue and most importantly, that it survived Covid! He could even go onto making a pub, or even a craft brewery, and serve food in conjunction with the cooking school! Or start out with pop-ups, as a trial. He already has a liquor license, I am sure. And I'll bet that his wife will even see this! I hope!!! And I hope that if she does (or Anselm, but I would bet she is the steam in his engine), they don't take offense but rather accept it as constructive criticism. Most importantly about the rewrite of the website! They should be very proud of what they've done! Sing it loud and proud--(From the pages of the website at least) 😆 Don't think. KNOW!!!
I had no knowledge of this house or its owner before watching this, and after googling about it and him…wow, he’s done so incredibly well. He should be very proud…I love success stories with these grand homes.
Just looked at the website for this home now and all I can say is WOW!!
great work ruth… and all the best to anselm.. what a wonderful guy.. seems to be the perfect host.
Sir John didn’t seem to leave the estate in a great state so he needn’t look down his nose at Anslem.
The resemblance to the ancestors is uncanny!
Perhaps Uncle John was disapproving of Ansel's lifestyle but it seems the hall went to heck under his watch.
I don’t blame him for being overwhelmed. It’s only natural. The best of luck to fellow Britain as well
I'd suggest an Ecotourism camp for architectural students and craftspersons that could contribute labor for the experience of working on this project. Sign me up!!!
I am a new watcher here, and so far this place is the best video I've seen so far! I love what he is doing with place and he gets to eat good food at the same time! This is a fantastic idea to save this beautiful place! Bravo to him !
It's interesting to hear how his more traditional uncle allowed the estate to deteriorate, likely in hopes that no one would notice from the outside. Innovation is the key to keeping any endeavor afloat.
Great story from terrified to so comfortable in such an overwhelming house , Bravo
This beautiful property could be a stunning hotel with a restaraunt and cooking school, or a bed and breakfast. There are so many possibilities.
@busterbiloxi3833
Жыл бұрын
It is all of that and more. Can't you read?
@davidlynch9049
Жыл бұрын
@@busterbiloxi3833 Don't be rude.
31:54 So great to see him coming alive & percolating!!! It's amazing what the power of money vibration can do for the vibe of a distraught human, like jumper cables
The sister in law you can tell is a solid woman
ruth has good clear ideas anselm must keep to her plans and belief in it it will go all in the good direction
What a magnificent Estate! I hope Anselm makes a go of it. He is very charming. Ruth, I’m afraid is a bit of an old bat! Good luck in your future endeavours Anselm🌹
@robinmccoy8755
Жыл бұрын
I’m afraid Anselm needed a good kick in the pants, I’m not sure he would have ever woke up without Ruth.
@kli9005
Жыл бұрын
He has
Interesting his parents weren’t that happy to help this young man ,one would have thought they would be more involved. He’s done well and listened to his mentor.
Not sure when this was filmed.. possibly between 2007-2008....Anselm is now married with kids...Anselm and his wife Sarah has renovated/redecorated the mansion and with thriving businesses.
Just found you here in America! So glad to see this Grand estate being saved.
So funny that six months later, they are BOTH wearing the SAME clothes!!! Quelle coincidence! 😆 I love reality tv!
Thank You, to Anselm Guise, to Ruth Watson, to the Guise family past and future, and that fortitude, charm and passion who transformed history to a new form of sustainability built on the greatest magic of all: Love!
Lol Homeowner: my uncle doesnt really like me. Uncle: Heres a 30mil house
The house and grounds have so much potential. I would relish the opportunity and challenge to turn the situation around. He keeps saying he has no money, but we learned there is steady flow of income from land rents. And it looks like he will stand to inherit a nice sum when his elderly parents pass. I wish he took his schooling more seriously. It just means he will have to rely on others expertise to make good decisions about the business.
@kyleanuar9090
Жыл бұрын
Probably goes for utilities as he said 40k and no more for other maintenance
@itsmyparty4637
Жыл бұрын
He married someone called Ruth and the house is beautiful. Have a look at the website.
@skontheroad
Жыл бұрын
His parents will likely be around for a while. But then he can live in the hideous house they built. The Tudor rooms were already so stunning. And while I hate to see him sell any of it, there are tons of lovely antiques in the house.
@emnaparan
Жыл бұрын
If parents had money why did they not do anything for the upkeep of the place? I am glad the son love the place and has the drive to start renovating the place.
This show is amazing in showing how wealth goes over generations. A lot of it through taxes when inherited. A once massively wealthy family slowly dwindles but it is not really their fault when so much is taken just because a family member has died.
I looked him and the estate up, seems like he "grew up" and did something wonderful to the place and surrounding areas.
Made me cry tears of joy. Congratulations 👏
What an asset sister-in-law Kate is.
The styling in that 'modern' hotel The Cotswold, was revolting!
Yeap, she lost it at one point, you can tell that he was not being serious. Then things started to change and he began to blossom. He truly is a lovely person, glad to see he is doing well.
That doorbell OMG!
Always Ruth to the rescue 😊!! Excellent'e 👏❤
Place looks great now that Anselm finally put his mind to getting things done. I was wondering if he really could pull it off. He must have a lovely wife to help make it all happen. Great success story. He must be raking in the $ now. Good for them
He’s a genuine guy that’s avtully soaking in the wisdom his ancestors are proud to say the least.
I lost it when Ruth also lost it and started swearing 😂
Damn, checked the video on their website and it looks like the place is bustling with life, very impressive
I love it how this lady....of whom i do not know what bloodline she posesses , pokes fun at Anselm's ancestors and their superb superb sense of period accurate fashion.
@justcurious3514
Жыл бұрын
I think she's just trying to appeal to him and speak about them in the way that she thinks he feels about them. I don't think she's sharing her true opinions. She's trying to relate to him
Way to go!!! Good on you young man!!
Im thrilled to learn of the creative business ventures imagined to maintain these manors. Well done.
Strangers are only friends we haven't met yet!!
So he was kind of a broke aristocrat, but he managed to fix up the place despite what his disapproving uncle thought. His uncle didn't fix it up. His nephew did.
U want a tour for all the Stately Family Estates . And make them bed and breakfasts
41:59 sounded like "owned by the dj, and some guys"
@jensarv
Жыл бұрын
Thats actually hilarious
Loved this thank you for sharing this wonderful house and friendly people.
This was excellent, I'm so happy for the future of The Guise home. Congratulations!
Wow, I’m possibly related to this family. Possibly another line in the family. My maiden name is Guise and our family has been traced back to the House of Guise in France. Mary of Guise was mother to Mary, queen of Scots.
Wow?!! Ruth uses the F word like crazy today!!
Ruth is a bit rude but I know she has to push him to make it great
i hope anselm managed to make a place for himself in the house and live comfortably
Superb! Best one yet!!
Wonderful Transformation! Well Done Ansell!
Ruth is a charming lady.
If I ever have the money to buy one of these old estates I would have it made to period as much as possible. Whatever modern that you Have to have in it should blend in replica period. That's what draws me to these places.
So much history in stately Family country side Estates
"last year DJ and SOME GUY inherited" I'm dead 🤣
The background music is too loud.
Beautiful place. Lucky young man.
Love the Beetlejuice-esk Muzak in the background.
This is such a lovely place.
very beautiful mansion and good filming
a lovely series...Bravo
Excellent! Congratulations!
hope the kitchen garden got through well for the school
Loved the video it would’ve been nice to have an update how things are still going and improvements that are still coming it looks like a lot of things to be done and a lot of revenue could be brought in from lots of great things. Maybe even a wonderful restaurant to help with the school cost
@kli9005
Жыл бұрын
You can see for yourself and I suggest you do so. Search for Elmore court. He has gone way beyond the simple cooking school.
The ancestors are no longer able to make the payments and the kids got to do what the kids got to do.
Wonderful story!
A pub is the last thing that would help his income. Most make a little above income. Better as an Hotel or B&B
Anselm the raver is the saviour!
I think he could have the best of both worlds the cookery school and who better to test thier efforts but tourist so a very nice bed and breakfast with a pub where people could actually try the cuisine from the school and some people travel to find a good cookery school for themselfs or thier offspring what a great way to show thier in a very homestyle environment and learning at the same time. If i were rich i would have went and invested in this mans dreams for the estate. Im not rich but i cooked for a living doing mass food production for over 30 years i wish i were younger and rich i believe this estate could be quite amazing
"Auction went well, 26,000 quid .. that'll eat into the $30m debt..."
It's very interesting, but the "cooking school " is not a real cooking school, but a holiday adventure in cooking what you eat. Nothing wrong with that, but it's not a cooking school. If it was real, they would have brought the Salmon without gutting or pin boning it and have the students learn how to do borh. It's a beautiful house.
are you still free anselm😅😅😊😊 would love to stay in such a mansion where is the paradise..?
I want Tours offered for all my Royal Estates .
Beautiful house,,It makes a change from the ruins of the manors I record
Something close to my heart is clay pigeon shooting. There’s big money in simulated game days on big estates. £1000 pp per day is not an uncommon price. Serve breakfast and a nice lunch, no accommodation and out the gap. Not bad for a days work. 10 people, 4 times a year would cover his running costs and would be a nice supplemental income to his other businesses.
Just need paint , base boards , flooring and some renos new indoor doors maybe and a dinery and reno kitchen