Abandoned 100-year-old house that was being engulfed by vegetation undergoes a 14-month renovation and has seen its value soar after the final result.

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 11/04/2026 at 20:22

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After 14 months of renovation, an abandoned house over 100 years old on land covered by vegetation tripled in value and quickly attracted investors in London

An abandoned house over 100 years old, purchased by a new owner in London, transformed from a state of severe disrepair to achieve a million-dollar value after 14 months of renovation, tripling the initial price and attracting investor interest.

Renovation changes the fate of the abandoned house

The property showed clear signs of neglect and abandonment when it was acquired. After the renovation, it began to be viewed differently in the market and became the target of competition among investors.

This case demonstrates how an abandoned house can turn into an investment opportunity when located in a strategic area and receives a planned renovation, focusing on structural recovery and final valuation.

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Abandoned house gained a new configuration

The renovation was documented on the YouTube channel Havesomevision. In the video, the property is described as a chalet, or cottage, over 100 years old.

The land was completely overrun by vegetation and surrounded by trees, such as oaks and beeches. This scenery reinforced the state of abandonment of the property before the start of the works.

Value tripled after 14 months

Before the renovation, the abandoned house was valued at £500,000, about R$ 3.4 million. After 14 months of investment and focus on recovery, it was priced at £1.75 million, about R$ 11.9 million.

The significant appreciation reflected both the amount invested in the renovation and the strong demand for renovated houses in certain regions of the country, where this type of property is highly sought after.

Preservation and the British market

The renovation process included modernizing the interior spaces while preserving some original elements of the property.

This characteristic is valued in the British market, especially in older constructions.

This case also reinforces a growing trend in the UK: the appreciation of old properties that combine history, traditional architecture, and structural modernization.

The transformation drew attention for the final result and the price jump.

With information from NSC Total.

Abandoned 100-year-old house that was being engulfed by vegetation undergoes a 14-month renovation and has seen its value soar after the final result.

After 14 months of renovation, an abandoned house over 100 years old on land covered by vegetation tripled in value and quickly attracted investors in London

Renovation changes the fate of the abandoned house

Abandoned house gained a new configuration

Value tripled after 14 months

Preservation and the British market

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