The Restoration Man
Watch The Restoration Man Season 2
Episode 2
Church, Eden Valley
aired: Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Mark Rand and his wife Pat's dreams of converting a water tower on the Settle-Carlisle railway line faces a battle with the planners which threatens to de-rail the whole project. Former Bradford police officer Mark and his wife Pat are fervent enthusiasts for the Settle-Carlisle railway line. It's the couples dream to own part of the line's history, which is why they bought the Victorian Settle station water tower to convert and live in. Sitting beside the station, in what's now an industrial estate, the building hasn't been in use since the 1940s. But Mark wants to bring this Grade II listed building into the 21st century, and has plans to add a glass rooftop extension, seeking advice from architect George Clarke. But have these restoration warriors embarked on a project too ambitious to see through?
Watch The Restoration Man Season 1
Episode 1
Bath Lodge
aired: Fri, Jan 20, 2012
George takes on the task of advising two families who have bought rare and nationally important buildings in Wales. Simon Hooper and partner Victoria dream of restoring an ancient Grade I listed medieval house into a unique home. But their budget is tight. At the other end of the scale are the Edwards, who have fallen in love with a neglected 70 room mansion and are determined to lavishly restore back to its original glory. Both of these highly ambitious restoration projects prove to be more challenging than their owners anticipated.
