A PROJECT OF LOVE: Clay and Narelle Carnegie are planning to move into Keith Hall soon while they finish the old building's restoration, which will include keeping the original pottery and china found on site during the project.
Clay Carnegie knew immediately when he saw Keith Hall just outside Beechworth that he wanted to restore the rundown cottage to its former glory.
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Tuesday night’s premiere of Restoration Australia on ABC TV will show that Mr Carnegie’s plan to transform the ruins into a four-bedroom family home was worth the effort.
Keith Hall, built in 1885, is the star of the episode as host Sibella Court follows the restoration progress over a two-year period.
Mr Carnegie describes himself as a “compulsive restorer” having worked on furniture, antiques and other houses in Australia and Canada for 35 years.
He worked by himself on the project, taking his time to restore each stone and meet his vision.
Work to do: Beneath the rubble of Keith Hall over the past 10 years, Clay Carnegie has found items including original stone mason chisels and lost wedding rings.
In action: Restoration Australia will document the project's progress over two and a half years during the series premiere on ABC on Tuesday.
