Restoration Australia Season 1

Synopsis

Across Australia, thousands of heritage buildings lie in ruins--forgotten, neglected and slowly decaying into the landscape. But these are more than just crumbling old homes. They are touchstones to our past and deserve to be saved. Join renowned designer Sibella Court as she follows seven families battling the odds to rebuild and rescue wonderful slices of our history.

Main Cast

Sibella Court

Self - Presenter

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Episodes

Episode 1

01 September 2015 - Keith Hall

Built in 1885 by a stone mason from Aberdeen, Keith Hall is no more than a pile of granite. Clay is planning to rebuild the original building, manhandling the stone blocks entirely on his own.

Episode 2

08 September 2015 - Woodcot Park

Attempting to leave the ghosts of the Kinglake fires behind them, Jo and Marcus bought Woodcot Park. They find that they have taken on not only a restoration but also the ghost of the original Scottish owner.

Episode 3

15 September 2015 - Harrington Street

The little shop in Harrington Street is one of the oldest timber buildings left in Hobart. Vacant and derelict, it has been the victim of two arson attacks. To avoid demolition, owners Haydn and Penny need to act.

Episode 4

22 September 2015 - Gervasoni Homestead

Marnie and Dale dream of converting 'Gervasoni Homestead' into a family home. But with the buildings near collapse and a modest budget, has the romance of these buildings gone to their heads?

Episode 5

29 September 2015 - Emmaville

Emmaville could be the lost birth place of bush poet and composer Banjo Paterson. With the cottage precariously situated and under threat from developers, the local community of Orange in NSW must act quickly to save it.

Episode 6

06 October 2015 - Keera Vale

Built in 1843 of convict bricks, Keera Vale has suffered severe damage and needs love and care. Jen and Harold have fallen for 'the house on the hill', but is love enough to save this grand old dame?

Episode 7

13 October 2015 - Holowiliena

Holowiliena was settled in 1853 by the Warwick family and their descendants still live on the property. With no money or heritage skills, can they save the original settler's buildings?

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