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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 to save it from demolition. Abandoned for 30 years, he bought the property for $211,000 and plans a budget-friendly DIY restoration, documenting the process for his channel.
Despite its appearance, the house is structurally sound with native timber and a salvageable mataī floor. Wilson is receiving help from his YouTube fans and the local community to restore the home.
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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