Water damage, decades of decay and pigeons galore! Inside Andy Lee and Rebecca ... trends now
Andy Lee and his fiancée Rebecca Harding are restoring a 150-year-old derelict mansion by the river in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
The pair have recently commenced work on a planned $5million renovation of the home they bought in 2021.
Pictures loaded to Andy, 42, and Rebecca's social media show that the enormous two-storey property is in an advanced state of disrepair.
The damage includes decay from leaks, wrecked ceilings, cracked plaster and stripped walls inside the grand old structure.
In a series of recent Instagram videos, the couple shared an inside look at their renovation project, giving a preview of what's to come.
Andy Lee and his fiancée Rebecca Harding are restoring a 150-year-old derelict mansion by the river in Hawthorn, Melbourne. Both pictured
The pair have recently commenced work on a planned $5million renovation of the home they bought in 2021
Andy showcased the top floor of the property, revealing plans to demolish the old staircase, which currently blocks the entrance.
Moving to another room, he pointed out a wall slated for demolition to create a larger, open space.
He also mentioned that pigeons will need to be evicted in the process and that seaweed was discovered in the roof, an insulation method used 100 years ago.
Meanwhile, Bec's tour of the ground floor highlighted a massive hole in the ceiling, which has caused water damage, additionally, she showed a number of plants that have grown through the mansion's walls.
