Chip Purchased a Mansion’ Renovation Property

Chip and Joanna Gaines have a significant new venture up their sleeves.

The HGTV stars are set to deal with but one other renovation in a brand-new collection, “Fixer Higher: Chip Purchased a Mansion,” coming in December.

The six-episode collection will comply with the couple’s journey as they embark on a three-month venture to remodel a 15,000-square-foot property Chip purchased of their hometown of Waco, TX, three years in the past.

In a basic twist of actuality TV luck, the Gaineses quickly uncover that the property wants way more work than they’d initially anticipated.

“Chip has at all times been a dreamer and threat taker, however even for him, shopping for a mansion was a daring transfer,” Joanna remarked in a press release shared with Realtor.com®.

“What began as a shock shortly became one in all our most bold and distinctive renovations up to now,” she continued.

The mother of 5 admitted the renovation “challenged” the duo creatively, pulling them exterior of their “consolation zones” with price range constraints and different setbacks that include the territory of updating such a large property.

Nonetheless, she was capable of finding a silver lining.

“My favourite half was that Chip and I actually started working facet by facet in an effort to get this large home throughout the end line and available on the market,” Joanna mentioned.

Within the trailer for the collection, Chip is as much as his signature hijinks, rocking a cowboy hat and posing between two flailing inflatable tube folks to ask viewers, “Have you ever ever thought, ‘Boy! I want I had a home with extra home!’ Effectively, then saddle up of us, we purchased a mansion!”

Joanna shortly corrects Chip to verify that there wasn’t a lot “we” within the transaction, because it was completely his doing—a choice he says he’s “regretting.”

The brick palace sits on a 5.7-acre lot boasting hanging views of Lake Waco.

Based on the property’s itemizing, which is presently held by Amanda Nesbitt of Magnolia Realty, the six-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom dwelling “will probably be thoughtfully reimagined to disclose a timeless, extra neutral-leaning palette for a future proprietor.”

A superbly lit two-story lobby units the tone as visitors enter the area, main strategy to an infinite front room. Columns, chandeliers, and ornate wrought-iron particulars are discovered all through the house.

Chip and Joanna definitely had their fingers full, because the dwelling’s facilities embody a den, non-public research, billiard room, gymnasium with a steam bathe, media room, butler’s pantry, moist bar, and wine cellar.

The first suite is located on the bottom ground for privateness, and it consists of not one, however two loos, a number of closets, and entry to the courtyard.

There’s additionally a visitor suite with a non-public entrance, rest room, dwelling space, and kitchenette.

The out of doors dwelling areas are simply as luxurious and embody a number of coated porches. An outside kitchen is ideal for internet hosting occasions, as is the infinity-edge pool and idyllic pond.

Parking is ample with 4 storage bays and a motor court docket.

Whereas the itemizing’s pictures preserve the deliberate renovations beneath wraps, the outline hints at what’s to return.

“As a part of the Fixer Higher renovations, the house’s architectural particulars, comparable to intricate trim, moldings, and millwork will probably be preserved and elevated to ensure that their craftsmanship to shine,” it reads.

“The kitchen will probably be reconfigured because the central coronary heart of the area, inviting gathering and entertaining whereas bringing ease to on a regular basis life,” the itemizing continues. “Extra design refinements all through the house will set a chic, renewed imaginative and prescient for all that Hakesdene Property will grow to be.”

Fortunately, “Fixer Higher” followers gained’t have an excessive amount of longer to attend earlier than Chip and Joanna’s most bold venture is revealed. The collection premieres with back-to-back episodes on Magnolia Community and HGTV on Dec. 27.

“What makes this venture so entertaining is that it begins with an enormous concept that solely Chip may dream up,” Allison Web page, president of Magnolia Community, shared.

“Because the renovation unfolds, viewers will expertise each twist and switch alongside Chip and Joanna whereas watching them navigate something they’ve tackled earlier than,” Web page continued. “It’s unpredictable, enjoyable, and a compelling subsequent chapter within the ‘Fixer Higher’ story.”