Amanda Owen transforms derelict Yorkshire Dales farmhouse

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:01 · Archive

Amanda Owen and her family are renovating Anty John's, a derelict farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, into a family home featured in Channel 4's Our Farm Next Door.

Amanda Owen and her family have spent years transforming Anty John's, a derelict historic farmhouse near their Ravenseat Farm in Swaledale, into a home for future generations. The property, also known as High Smith Holme, is situated in the remote landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.

The ambitious renovation has become the centrepiece of the Channel 4 series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids. What began as a neglected historic building has gradually taken shape through years of hard work, unpredictable weather and the combined efforts of the Owen family and local tradespeople.

Rather than simply replacing everything with modern materials, the family set out to restore the building while preserving its traditional Yorkshire Dales character. The exposed position and historic construction of the property presented particular challenges. Early work concentrated on making the building suitable for its new purpose and tackling the challenges of renovating an old property in a remote location.

By the fourth series, airing in October 2026, significant progress had been made inside. Amanda and son Miles began painting walls after the newly plastered surfaces had finally dried, and carpenters worked on laying oak floorboards while the family continued planning how the interior rooms would be used.

How it is being reported

• Inside Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse transformationInside Amanda Owen and Clive's Anty John's farmhouse transformation, from a derelict Yorkshire Dales building to a family home in Our Farm Next Door.The Press (York) · 26 Oct, 10:24
• Inside Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse transformationInside Amanda Owen and Clive's Anty John's farmhouse transformation, from a derelict Yorkshire Dales building to a family home in Our Farm Next Door.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 26 Oct, 10:24

In this story: Amanda Owen · Clive Owen · Miles · Ravenseat Farm · Swaledale · Yorkshire Dales · Channel 4

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