Drew Pritchard, from Salvage Hunters, has shared a glimpse inside a five-story Georgian townhouse renovation that cost him a fortune.
Drew, who previously said the house was full of “bodged repairs” and haphazardly covered in white gloss paint, deemed it the “worst house in the best location”. The journey was fraught with challenges, not least the huge costs, but he appears to have finally come through the other side.
The result is nothing short of breathtaking, which Drew eagerly showcased on his Instagram Stories, offering fans a glimpse into an impeccably styled room featuring a striking marble-inspired table with plush leather chairs at its centre. The revelation followed previous teasers where he hinted at “unpacking” earlier in the week, showcasing a selection of artworks accompanied by a chair which fans implore he must “never sell”.
Earlier in the month, he offered a sneak peek into a “space that keeps giving”, exposing the rawness of the room’s potential. His caption explained the painstaking re-nailing of the original pine board flooring in the primary principal room.
Drew knew he was taking on a significant challenge with the run-down property in Bath, Somerset, but he didn’t anticipate the financial strain it would become. Within 10 months, Drew had used up the £200,000 budget he had allocated for the renovation.
With no chance of securing a bridging loan and credit cards pushed to their limit, the TV star had to make tough choices. He resorted to selling some of his treasured antiques to keep the restoration moving forward, reports the Express.
On the latest instalment of Salvage Hunters: Georgian House Restoration, Drew opened up about the toll the project has taken on him, admitting, “There have been sleepless nights and a lot of worry,” and adding: “I can’t back out now, but I don’t have a magic money tree.”
The process of transforming the Grade I-listed building, which Drew snapped up in 2022 for £1.5 million, is being chronicled in a five-part series on Quest. The mansion, divided into flats in the 1970s, had endured numerous poor-quality renovations.
Drew’s mission to bring the property back to its former glory has encountered a series of unexpected hurdles, causing costs to skyrocket, with an additional £200,000 reportedly needed to complete the work.