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With passion, determination and grit, Daphne and Ian will confront budget constraints, battle bug infestations, hunt for rumored hidden treasure and tackle a seemingly endless list of projects head-on to breathe new life into the historic estate and preserve her grandfather's legacy.
2026
After removing a marble bathroom that was damaging the beams below, Daphne and Ian reimagine the space into an enchanting castle library and amid the challenges, a surprise visit from Daphne's father brings a welcome boost of warmth and encouragement.
After a surprise request from Daphne's grandmother to move back to the castle, Daphne and Ian face their biggest challenge yet as they renovate one of the most derelict buildings on the property: the château gatehouse.
Daphne and Ian need to stand out from the crowd to secure wedding bookings, so they turn their restrooms into luxury powder rooms. The discovery of a hidden bridge in the forest inspires them to add Renaissance-style murals to the powder room walls.
Granny expresses shock at the unfinished state of the gatehouse interior. Daphne and Ian install a castle view mezzanine, find a statement chandelier at Tony's in Normandy, and add special touches for Charlie the cat.
Daphne and Ian create a tea room to help pay for a costly terrace fix. Dick and Angel visit to lend their expertise. Ian designs frescoes for the wall, and Daphne upcycles a dresser, a bar, and a dessert cart.
To offset the terrace repair costs, Ian plans to turn the dungeon into a medieval tavern to rent to future clients; his vision includes axe throwing and jousting, while Daphne plans an apothecary corner that's linked to the château's history.
With a baby due in a matter of months, Daphne and Ian take on a challenge as they race to transform their historic three-story Dove Tower into a luxury bridal suite, creating the perfect wedding retreat far from the cries of a newborn.
In the season finale, it's a race to the finish line to complete the Dove Tower; but with costs spiraling and time running out, Daphne and Ian face some tough decisions in order to finish the project before their baby arrives.
2025
Daphne and Ian take on their first renovation in the chateau: transforming the bell tower into a luxury bedroom suite. With the tower in a dilapidated state, rotten roof beams and a windstorm could turn the project into a catastrophe.
Daphne and Ian aim to transform a 300-year-old outbuilding into a luxury home, and the kitchen needs a major overhaul. Daphne looks to create an open plan space, but when the kitchen cabinets are canceled, the project may be doomed before it even begins.
After completing their new bedroom in the Bell Tower, Daphne and Ian look to create a much needed bathroom. Now, the couple decides to take on a water-damaged room, with no existing plumbing, and turn it into a bathing chamber worthy of royalty.
Daphne and Ian plan to build on the existing wedding business her grandfather started, and the restoration of the castle depends on their bookings. Now, they hope to gain an edge by creating an impressive office and cozy sitting room to host clients.
Daphne and Ian take on the Hunters Lodge, a cottage that her grandfather used as his home. Their plan is to create a bright and luxurious bedroom suite not just for themselves, but an enticing space for brides and grooms to occupy on their wedding night.
To continue their builds for ongoing chateau renovations, Daphne and Ian realize they need a dedicated workspace; they aim to transform one of the 28 horse stables into a workshop, but piled high with rubbish, it can be a big and costly renovation.
The chateau is the ultimate playground on 150 acres with a moat, dungeons and endless rooms, but it's not exactly kid friendly; Daphne and Ian set out to make over the existing playroom fit for the little princes and princesses who visit the castle.
Daphne and Ian look to reinstate one of the original chateau bedrooms that once hosted real Kings and Queens of France.
