Popular TV presenter Martin Roberts, known for his role as a property expert on BBC’s Homes Under The Hammer, found himself in hot water with his family after ‘accidentally’ purchasing a rundown Welsh valleys pub for renovation. In a recent episode of his YouTube series ‘Oops, I Bought A Pub’, the presenter revealed that he had kept the purchase a secret from his wife and children, surprising them all with the news.
Roberts’ wife, Kirsty, expressed her shock at discovering the pub only after the purchase was completed, while their 15-year-old son, Scott, branded his dad as ‘mental’ for the unexpected acquisition. The family visited the pub, located in Blaencwm, to assess the state of the property, which had been left untouched since closing down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The pub, dating back to the 1900s, had fallen on hard times before Roberts’ intervention. Despite initial reservations, the family began to appreciate the potential of the property, considering its proximity to tourist attractions like Bike Park Wales. Kirsty voiced her concerns about running the pub as a business during challenging times but acknowledged the property’s potential.
As the family explored the pub and its rooms, their opinions began to shift from scepticism to excitement. Scott even envisioned enjoying the pub with his friends when he comes of age. While acknowledging the extensive work required for the renovation, the family started to see the possibilities of the project.
Overall, the Roberts family’s scathing initial verdict on the rundown Welsh pub transformed into cautious optimism as they began to see the property’s potential. With Martin’s experience in property renovation and their shared excitement for the project, the family embarked on a new chapter, looking forward to the transformation of the pub into a vibrant community hub.