A woman who thought she was buying her dream home from the 1800s had a horrific realization after she moved in.

Tayce Omoniyi, a 35-year-old from Canada, has always been fascinated by the Victorian era. So, when she found a two-bedroom apartment in Scotland that was within her budget, she immediately seized the opportunity to purchase it.

She fell in love with the stunning wood floors, high ceilings, and intricate Victorian detailing – all for only £80,000 ($107,000).

‘I love antiques and old things,’ explained Tayce during an exclusive chat with the Daily Mail.

‘I was also keen on the low mortgage – hoping I could spend my money on trips, rather than high rental costs.’

Although she noticed the home report showed the ‘damp meter’ was at ‘level two,’ friends in the UK assured her that such levels were common in older buildings—a piece of advice she now regrets not taking more seriously.

She officially bought the apartment on August 1, but immediately after moving in, she discovered a strong ‘moldy smell’ throughout the entire abode.

‘This set off my anxiety. I wondered if this had been one giant mistake. I felt like I was hit by a wave of grief,’ she recalled. 

Tayce Omoniyi, 35, from Canada, thought she was purchasing her dream home from the 1800s… but after moving in, she uncovered a terrible surprise that will cost her thousands of dollars.

Having always been attracted to the Victorian era, she was eager to buy the two-bedroom apartment in Scotland that fell within her budget.

‘I regret making an impulsive purchase without thoroughly considering the consequences, which led me to question my judgment. At 35, I believed I should have moved beyond such rash decisions.’

Tayce quickly realized that the age and vintage charm of the home, which attracted her initially, was actually its biggest issue. And while the affordable price seemed appealing, she discovered it was low for a significant reason.

On top of being a breeding ground for mold, the house needs a lot of work, and the renovations will likely cost her thousands of dollars.

She has now started by pulling the wallpaper off and next, she plans to redo the floors. 

She also has to ‘fix her daughters room’ and completely ‘remodel the bathroom.’ 

‘I’m not sure how much it’s doing to cost, but I imagine it’s a lot. Thousands,’ she shared. 

‘I wish we had just bought something newer, even if it wasn’t my taste. I wished we hadn’t bought anything at all.’

Tayce opened up about her regret on TikTok and the video went viral, raking in more than 114,000 views.

She fell in love with the stunning wood floors, high ceilings, and intricate Victorian detailing – all for only £80,000 ($107,000) 

She officially bought the apartment on August 1, but immediately after moving in, she discovered a strong ‘moldy smell’ throughout the entire abode

In it, she boldly confessed, ‘I made a huge mistake. I absolutely hate myself and I wish I could move right now.’

‘We’re living in chaos right now while we try to renovate it. I have no experience [with this],’ she continued as she showed off the renovations.

‘You don’t need to tell me how dumb I am, because I already know. I feel terrible, I feel worthless, I’m at a major all time low. 

‘But I will never stop trying to be optimistic so here goes trying to fix this.’

The video resonated with thousands of people, many of whom also confessed to feeling overwhelmed after buying a new home in the comment section.

On top of being a breeding ground for mold, the house needs a lot of work, and the renovations will likely cost her thousands of dollars

While speaking to the Daily Mail Tayce said she hopes people use her story as a lesson to not rush into any big purchases

While speaking to the Daily Mail Tayce said she hopes people use her story as a lesson to not rush into any big purchases.

But more importantly, she stressed the importance of staying positive. 

‘I’ve learned to truly take my time before I make a big, life changing decision, and that sometimes practicality and location matters a lot more than chasing some aesthetic,’ she said. 

‘I hope people learn to really take their time before rushing into a home purchase, but I also hope they see that even though a home may not be perfect, it can always be improved. 

‘Initially, I was very overwhelmed, but as I’ve settled in and starting the work, things aren’t looking so bad. I suppose I hope people learn to keep their faith.’