Living the Château Dream
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Dick and Angel Strawbridge open the doors to their extraordinary adventure of purchasing and renovating a crumbling 19th-century château in the French countryside. With no experience in castle restoration but boundless enthusiasm, they share the highs and lows of transforming their ambitious dream into reality.
From wrestling with ancient plumbing and restoring grand rooms to creating a wedding business and raising their young family, this is an honest account of embracing change and taking risks. Their story combines practical insights on renovation with charming tales of adapting to rural French life, proving that with determination and creativity, even the most daunting projects are possible.
Perfect for anyone who's ever fantasised about a dramatic lifestyle change or tackling an impossible restoration project.