Our Journey to Transforming an Abandoned Caravan Park into Our Dream Home

TLDRFollow our journey as we sell our home and belongings to buy an abandoned Caravan Park. We face challenges, renovate the land, and build our dream home.

Key insights

We made the life-changing decision to sell our house and belongings to buy an abandoned Caravan Park.

💪We faced challenges with limited tools, knowledge, and funds, but we were determined to renovate the land.

🚚We had to empty and demolish multiple old caravans on the land to make space for our dream home.

🔨We recycled materials and used second-hand items to renovate and build our new home, including an outdoor shower and bath.

🌱We cleared overgrown vegetation, removed trees, and created a driveway to transform the land into a beautiful living space.

Q&A

Why did you decide to sell your house and buy an abandoned Caravan Park?

We wanted a change and a new adventure. The opportunity to own a property and transform it into our dream home was too exciting to resist.

What were the challenges you faced during the renovation process?

We had limited tools, knowledge, and funds. We also had to deal with old and damaged caravans, overgrown vegetation, and adverse weather conditions.

Did you encounter any unexpected surprises along the way?

Yes, we discovered hidden caravans buried beneath others and found buried rubbish that required cleaning up. The process was full of surprises.

How did you manage to renovate and build with limited resources?

We recycled materials, used second-hand items, and improvised with what we had. We were creative and resourceful to make our dream home a reality.

What has been the most rewarding part of your journey?

Seeing the transformation of the abandoned Caravan Park into our dream home has been incredibly rewarding. We are proud of our accomplishments and the beautiful space we have created.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We made a life-changing decision to sell our house and belongings to buy an abandoned Caravan Park.

01:30We moved into a Caravan on the land and started renovating with limited tools and knowledge.

03:22We found water pipes, connected our water supply, and had our first hot showers on the land.

04:48We built an outdoor shower and bath using recycled materials and second-hand items.

07:15We cleared overgrown vegetation, emptied old caravans, and recycled materials.

09:58We built an outdoor bath area and enjoyed the luxury of hot showers.

10:59We ordered the chassis and took a break during winter to save money.

12:30We continued emptying and breaking down caravans on the land.