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Saved from the bulldozer: YouTuber buys derelict 60s state house abandoned more than 30 years ago
YouTuber Ben Wilson has rescued a derelict 1960s state house in Ōtorohanga and plans to restore it himself.
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YouTuber Ben Wilson, of King Country Towing and Salvage, has purchased a derelict 1960s state house in Ōtorohanga for $211,000, saving it from demolition. The house had been abandoned for over 30 years.
Wilson plans a budget-friendly, DIY restoration while living on-site, documenting the process for his channel. The house is structurally sound with native timber and a salvageable mataī floor. The project has strong support, with neighbours and fans helping the restoration.
Ben Wilson shows off the work he’s already done. Photo: Ben Wilson
Wilson has already carted tons of waste away from the home. Photo: Ben Wilson
While he's a fan of graffiti, this wall in the front room will likely have to go. Photo: Ben Wilson
Wilson will be living at the house while the work is ongoing. Photo: Ben Wilson
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