Homeowner renovates kitchen in 1910s house and stumbles on 'amazing' discovery

Homeowner renovates kitchen in 1910s house and stumbles on 'amazing' discovery Renovating your house is not easy job, but one homeowner decided to embark on the project when they purchased their 1910s property and it led to one big surprise There are many reasons homeowners renovate their property, from increasing value to improving functionality. When taking on a project, people might stumble on surprises like this first-timer buyer who ripped up their carpets and spotted something amazing. Now one person couldn't quite believe their eyes when they began refurbishing the kitchen of their 1916 home. First thinking it would just be a simple patch job, it turned into something a little more. Then after seeking advice from their dad, the homeowner finally realised what they were in store for – and it was seriously exciting. Sharing details of the discovery, the person also revealed they wanted to share the information with "fellow house lovers". Writing on Reddit, they said: "I am currently in the process of renovating the kitchen in my 1916 house and came across what looked to be a patch job that I was not expecting." In the post, the homeowner claimed after a video call with their dad, the pair figured out in the basement there was a patch floor which also "didn't make sense". They continued: "To end the night, I decided to remove the Sheetrock (dry wall) to get a look and lo and behold there is an old pantry! "We obviously did not account for this in our initial plans, but I am dead set on reviving this corner and making use of it to add some original touches to the house, as over a 100 years of changing hands there isn't a ton of original things like this left. "I just wanted to share with my fellow old house lovers!" The person also shared a couple of photos showing the discovery. The first displays the discovery, while the second is inside the pantry. Since it was shared, the post racked up 7,000 upvotes and nearly 180 comments. One said: "What an amazing find! I have pantry envy!" Someone else added: "My guess is that a previous owner wanted a continuous line of cabinets/counter in the kitchen proper and considered that corner the 'best' place to do it." A third asked: "Anything left behind in it?" To which the original poster joked: "Just some nails in the drawer, unfortunately not the million dollars I was hoping for." In the UK, a home renovation typically costs between £1,000 and £2,800 per square metre. Of course the total price depends on the degree of refurbishment with structural changes and extensions around the £150,000 to £250,000 mark. With renovations, the timeframe can also rely on obstacles along the way and this sometimes tweaks the total price at the end. If you are looking at costs for a renovation project, it's worth adding an extra 10-15% of your total estimated budget. This would cover unexpected hidden issues like damp, rot or outdated wiring.