Chat gpt says “Wow, diving into this abandoned mansion for sale felt like stepping into a time machine! It's like the house has its own secrets and mysteries. Couldn't stop imagining the stories behind each room. What a thrill!"
I'm a firm believer that architecture not only SHOULD, but MUST reflect the period which it represents. That whole "faux-Louis XIV" or "faux-Tudor" or "faux-Italian Renaissance" stuff just doesn't fly with me. There are many aspects of the main house that appeal to me (the guest house as well). First off, I love the combination of sqaure-cut and rounded edges in many of the spaces. The dark wood on the floors is also great. And I even like the multi-colored exterior. But there are certain details that, at least to me, are cringe-worthy: those weirdly-shaped pillars at the entrance, the downstairs fireplace, the pre-fab doors (attempting what? a quasi-Pennsylvania Dutch look?), and especially, the iron work and balastrudes on the stairway, which almost provoke retching from me. I do agree that to a certain extent, the grafitti made the basketball court look more interesting. As for the "mystery room" and its annexes in the basement: given the ceiling height, it just might be possible that it was a space designed for giving concerts or theatrical presentations, and those side rooms could have been planned to be dressing rooms. Mabye?
Such a bad take. Architecture is beautiful because you can use art styles of all generations to your own benefit. Being forced to use modern or post modern architecture just because others are is the epitome of unoriginality
@@EvanKendigif not for being abandoned for 20 years I would say thats fairly reasonable. Do you know what the lot size is? Because that could be a determining factor. I worked construction and one of my uncles is a contractor.
@@karenneill9109yup I agree, and in todays market that will be another $1.5M-$3M just to renovate, buy off neighbors land (if they even want to sell anymore), finish the garage, file paperwork for the guesthouse, finish paving the driveway (I couldn’t tell if it was finished or not), and grounds maintenance
I think graffiti is the desperate cry of people who have no respect for others - much like Harley riders at 2AM waking the neighborhood in a childish scream for attention "Look at me, Look at me!"
@@BoostyGeoff Depends on if he was hired to put that on the walls. If someone pays for it and they own the wall you can paint all kinds of pictures. If he's doing it on walls randomly I'd be pissed if I had to repaint the wall.
Who says 2007 is almost 20 years ago?
That can't..... that can't be right.... can it? Omg. What year is it?
I'm... I'm OLD?!?!?
This should sale quickly. Another million in renovations and groundskeeping and it would be fantastic.
They had 10 acres and needed an easement from the Neighbor to get an actual garage to fit . They did not deserve this.
Think ahead they had many acres to put the house so they wouldn't bother anyone else
the garage wasn't the issue but that crap sucks
The room you couldn’t identify that had a platform and a bar- I think it was a music room. Good place to set up the drums and jam with the guys.
I’d love to see this again after someone has finished it
Chat gpt says “Wow, diving into this abandoned mansion for sale felt like stepping into a time machine! It's like the house has its own secrets and mysteries. Couldn't stop imagining the stories behind each room. What a thrill!"
Thank you for showing us this!
I'm a firm believer that architecture not only SHOULD, but MUST reflect the period which it represents. That whole "faux-Louis XIV" or "faux-Tudor" or "faux-Italian Renaissance" stuff just doesn't fly with me. There are many aspects of the main house that appeal to me (the guest house as well). First off, I love the combination of sqaure-cut and rounded edges in many of the spaces. The dark wood on the floors is also great. And I even like the multi-colored exterior. But there are certain details that, at least to me, are cringe-worthy: those weirdly-shaped pillars at the entrance, the downstairs fireplace, the pre-fab doors (attempting what? a quasi-Pennsylvania Dutch look?), and especially, the iron work and balastrudes on the stairway, which almost provoke retching from me. I do agree that to a certain extent, the grafitti made the basketball court look more interesting. As for the "mystery room" and its annexes in the basement: given the ceiling height, it just might be possible that it was a space designed for giving concerts or theatrical presentations, and those side rooms could have been planned to be dressing rooms. Mabye?
Such a bad take. Architecture is beautiful because you can use art styles of all generations to your own benefit. Being forced to use modern or post modern architecture just because others are is the epitome of unoriginality
Makes me sad is it for sale ??
It is, $1.15 million!
@@EvanKendigif not for being abandoned for 20 years I would say thats fairly reasonable. Do you know what the lot size is? Because that could be a determining factor. I worked construction and one of my uncles is a contractor.
@@AramereSolblazesounds like there are some major zoning issues. The guest house isn’t allowed, and the garage was cut in half.
@@karenneill9109yup I agree, and in todays market that will be another $1.5M-$3M just to renovate, buy off neighbors land (if they even want to sell anymore), finish the garage, file paperwork for the guesthouse, finish paving the driveway (I couldn’t tell if it was finished or not), and grounds maintenance
I think graffiti is the desperate cry of people who have no respect for others - much like Harley riders at 2AM waking the neighborhood in a childish scream for attention "Look at me, Look at me!"
Bet you dont share that opinion of banksys work 😂
@@BoostyGeoff Depends on if he was hired to put that on the walls. If someone pays for it and they own the wall you can paint all kinds of pictures. If he's doing it on walls randomly I'd be pissed if I had to repaint the wall.
I think the court looked kind of cool! The stupid penises could go, though.