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It is an extraordinary purpose to restore an 1820 French chateau. Such is the calling of designer/artisans Steve Holmes and Tim Gosling, who are reviving the glory of this Normandy gem with meticulous care and exquisite flair. Together the pair have discovered love stories, ghosts, and in the process, their life’s work. A fascinating tale that takes us through the British royal family, rock royalty and great moments in history, to land on the great legacy of building a thing of beauty for generations to enjoy.
About Steve & Tim
Tim Gosling and Steve Holmes, an accomplished artistically driven couple from London, have firmly established themselves in the global realm of design.
Tim, the Founder and Director of Gosling, is renowned internationally for his bespoke furniture and interiors. Steve, the Head of UK Business Development at LONDONART, has taken his passion for decorative arts and design from a humble home renovation in suburban Melbourne to the peak of London’s top-end world of interior design.
The duo is currently restoring an 1820 French chateau, uncovering rich history and celebrating the structure’s charm. In a historic and heartwarming move, they’re set to marry at St. Martin in the Fields in Trafalgar Square, becoming the second gay couple to tie the knot at the venue.
Resources
- Learn more about the chateau here.
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2:04 Introducing Tim and Steve, their idyllic countryside purpose and the captivating tale of the chateau destined to be.
4:56 Peeling back the layers of history within the 57 rooms that comprise the chateau and the historical figures who have walked the halls.
8:04 “We’re custodians of someone’s history… it’s bigger than us”; discovering what led Tim and Steve to this unique joint purpose and tracing back Tim’s sketching abilities.
13:24 Tracing the roots of Tim and Steve’s love story.
15:15 Exploring the profound impact of our environments on shaping who we are. Tim shares insights from nudist colonies to royal encounters, while Steve reflects on leaving Melbourne for the pursuit of independence.
20:22 Steve’s hilarious Hugh Grant story.
21:48 Tim’s experiences in a fascinating world- absorbing history with the royal family experiences and meeting and working for Elton John.
28:43 Does fame bring happiness? And how Tim and Steve have connected with tens of thousands of strangers through sharing the chateau journey online.
32:32 Uncovering the rich histories of the chateau’s previous owners through love letters from the 1910s.
34:59 Tim and Steve have discovered more than history in the chateau, they’ve got ghosts.
39:07 Looking at the future and the long and beautiful journey ahead for Tim and Steve.
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