'It's like your house is one big advent calendar': Couple go viral after making incredible discoveries behind their walls

"The pair, who share the renovation of their home on TikTok under the account @ourrenovation324, posted a video of their discovery that quickly went viral. What they didn't anticipate was the series of hidden gems lurking behind the walls of their derelict, five-year-abandoned home. The couple were in the middle of a renovation when they decided to remove what looked like a simple fireplace cover. To their astonishment, beneath the flimsy board lay a cream AGA, a classic cast-iron stove known for its always-on radiant heat and iconic British kitchen style."

"In the TikTok video capturing the reveal, the woman narrates as her partner pries the board loose, 'This is going to be the biggest hidden feature.' When the AGA is fully visible, the woman exclaims in surprise, 'Ooo its an AGA!' Viewers were quick to react, commenting, 'Omg that'd be amazing if you can get it up and running again,' and, 'Lucky find. I hope you keep it and get it working. I'd love one in mine.'"

"As the renovation continued, the couple discovered a first hidden fireplace, tucked behind another wall. Social media users were astonished, 'SERIOUSLY! Why on earth would you cover that up. It's absolutely beautiful,' one wrote, while another asked, 'Where's the criminal who covered that up?' The AGA will remain a feature of their kitchen, while this first empty fireplace is planned to be removed and transformed into a dressing room."

A Leeds couple renovating a five-year-abandoned house posted their project on TikTok under @ourrenovation324. While removing an apparent fireplace cover they found a cream AGA cast-iron stove concealed behind a flimsy board. The AGA is known for always-on radiant heat and classic British kitchen style. The couple filmed the reveal and viewers responded enthusiastically, offering restoration advice. Continued renovation work revealed an additional hidden fireplace tucked behind another wall. The couple plans to keep the AGA as a kitchen feature and convert the first empty fireplace into a dressing room. Social media encouraged cleaning and restoring the fireplaces.

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