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Following owners of crumbling historic buildings as they save them from ruin

Following owners of crumbling historic buildings as they save them from ruin by restoring them into 21st-century dream houses

Restoration Home: Series 3

Annette Clarke

Joff Wilson

Restoration Home: Series 3: Episode 5: Cassillis House

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Episode 5: Cassillis House

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Cassillis House

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Kate Armstrong attempts to restore the 110 rooms of Cassillis House in Ayrshire.

Restoration of historic properties. Kate Armstrong attempts to revive Cassillis House in Ayrshire. Many of the 110 rooms are in a terrible state of disrepair.

Six centuries of history drew Kate Armstrong to Cassillis House in Ayrshire. Originally from Australia, Kate has always had the dream of owning a castle, and she picked one that was in a desperate condition. Years of problems with the roof led to rotting rooms and damage to ornate interiors.

A four-year struggle began to restore 110 rooms - but not only was Kate attempting to save the fabric of the building, she took on the responsibility of preserving the story of the Kennedy Clan who called Cassillis their home for 21 generations.

While the new owner discovers waterlogged kitchens and hidden rooms, the historical investigation reveals the building's transition from defensive fort to pleasure palace and a link to one of the greatest murder mysteries in Scottish history. But will the weight of history and the scale of the task be too much for Kate and her army of restorers to save it?

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Following the fortunes of property owners wanting to turn historic ruins into dream homes.

Following the fortunes of properties facing a struggle for survival and their committed new owners wanting to turn historic ruins into dream homes.

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