First to discover this ABANDONED French timecapsule mansion AFTER 10 YEARS (Completely untouched)
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Without knowing anything about a place which looked abandoned to us when we discovered it 3 months ago on Google Maps, we drove for miles and miles in France to go and check it out. After a challenging way to access its garden, we managed our way inside, and what was left behind truly blew our mind. Being the first ones in 10 years to discover this true time capsule mansion, full with spiders, dust and mold was an incredible experience. Everything was left behind. Later we even found out it this property used to belong to the mayor of the small town in which this mansion is located.
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First to discover this ABANDONED French timecapsule mansion AFTER 10 YEARS (Completely untouched)
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This may be the most beautiful house I've ever seen. To think that it is abandoned and that the antiques in it might just decay is heartbreaking. In every room one can feel the love of the family. Thank you for finding this incredible house and taking us along for an explore.
Good job Moreno!! It's truly an amazing find. It's
a cross from 1890 and 1970! The colors of the bathrooms were an excellent hint! The little pot sitting on the bottom of a small table is actually used to put hot coals. The little pot was quickly delivered to a bed to warm it up. It would be wrapped in a soft blanket and placed at their feet. It was a traditional thing done in the cold weather months.
Thanks for talking us inside! 😊😘💕💕💞
Why doesn’t anyone claim the belongings? Can’t someone purchase this beautiful home with everything in it? It would be a beautiful museum with all that exquisite furniture. You show so much respect for the homes you explore. This home was just incredible! Thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe. ❤️
This happens a lot in France, if there are many children there is often a dispute on property, money etc so under French law everything is left until an agreement can be made. Sometimes the state will just take everything to cover legal stuff and taxes. It is sad but that is France.
The average price in France of furniture pieces shown in this video is actually pretty low, that's why there's lot of stuff left in abandoned places. The most worth objects would be portrait of a man from the first half of 19th century and that chinoiserie piece of furniture worth about couple of hundreds € each.
@@SVTONICBoatWives it also happens in the US.
@@croheritage3d177 to an american like me they look priceless or veryyy expensive. You can tell some of these pieces are very old and very well taken care of.
I fell in love with the turquoise porcelain bowl with the gold dragon handles.. how gorgeous.. The little pan is called a silent waiter, for brushing crumbs off the table and not onto the floor. I love time capsule homes, and that orange bathroom I could so love that, carpet and all..
Growing up, my mom used it to dump all the cigarettes from the ash trays. We called it a "Silent butler"
What a beautiful exquisite home, I really hope someone turns it into a warm and family home again full of happiness, really love the way you explain each item with so much feeling and depth, thankyou
Pleased you are so respectful of everything.
I agree. I love that about them. And they get as excited as we do seeing everything.
The metal piece with the handle is called a gentleman's butler. It was opened for men to put cigar and pipe ashes in. The butler would carry it around the room and empty it when needed.
Thanks for the information.I thought it was a bed warmer.
@@ladytron9188 -I thought it was a bed warmer as well.
It's a bed warmer, it's much to large and heavy to be a butler and the butlers were usually free standing and very lightweight.
tx gal You are correct. I have 2 of them. My mother gave me one that her parents used and it is almost exactly the same. . Her parents were born in the 1800’s and were from Canada originally. It even has the little legs on it.
@@lubabe9969 I didn't see these comments till I just left mine, but goodanya!
Wow, what a stunning home. Whoever owned it, certainly loved it, as the house is so clean and organised beautifully. I think they may still be there, as there seem to be orbs in the beginning of the video. Definitely my favourite so far, stunning 💖💖
One of my all time favorite "abandoned" videos of all time, and the fact it was untouched made it so special. From the antiques to the floor tiles, rugs, lamps, fireplaces, everywhere you looked was something more beautiful than the last. You have outdone yourselves!
The true love you have and respect you show for these amazing buildings is heart warming. I've learned so much. The love for the items inside is noted right down to a pair of womans shoes by a chair. How I would love to be with you and see with my own eyes the wonders you find. Never loose the excitement and respect you show.
How amazing! Cannot fathom someone would just leave their home. Empty for ten years and no rodents have taken over. Someone should be living in this home. Thank you for the fabulous tour, and your gentleness!
It'S amazing house with so many beautiful things are left abandoned just like that,no vandalism..great job explomo,we appreciated so much..much love ❤from 🇲🇨Indonesia
I love the way you talk about every part of the house, with respect and kindness.
Thanks for your good example.
God bless you.
I absolutely LOVE this place and all of the beautiful antiques. My two favorite explorers in the same video was a plus!! Great find!!
Unbelievable! I'm blown away by this beauty. It's such a wonderful thing that you were the first to explore it. That way we're reassured that nothing will be destroyed or stolen.
I had to watch again. I sincerely hope that a family member finally comes forward to do something with this gorgeous home. I hate to think that it will be forgotten.
11:47 you can see an orb on the right side of the screen
24:17 there's a white mist and again at 29:04. I know you said it was cold but if it were your breath we woulda saw it more often.
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 my mind is literally blown! I'm speechless! This was by far the best abandoned home everrr!! All those hutchs/cabinets with their hand carved wood work, the furniture, simply amazing! So beautiful!! What a wonderful find and thanks so much for sharing!!😍😍💜💜
I differently saw that!
another one at 3:12
I guess your in the pharinormal, I skrolled down to see if anybody commented on the face that I seen, I thought it was a drawing on the top shelf in the cabnent, but Mareno said a peice of the mirror fell at 8:28 Its a face of a women with long hair and the two orange spots are her eyes below is her nose and faintly her mouth. If you see her just reply that you do or you don't.
Didn't see a thing at your first 2 timestamps. But at 29:04 yes and the mist reappears at 35:28 when he shows the couples bed.
@@es1263 The 2 perfectly shaped orange spots was probably some kind of glue or tacky to hold that part of the mirror up. You look down further and see 2 more orange spots where another piece of the mirror fell forward. Not sure I see a face just the wallpaper or wood behind it that the tacky was stuck to for each mirror piece.
I'm the lady from South Africa that gets so exited when I see a piano, and can't wait to hear you testing the instrument. You have good manners, are respectful of other people's stuff. And not every second word are curse or bad words. I appreciate it very much. THNx
You are a good person with a kind heart. Leslie too. I love this find and understand why you can’t give history or outside shots May God bless and keep you always. Love from Las Vegas during the apocalypse. Love to all 🙏🏻
What a wonderful find!! Except the darn cobwebs, this was a clean house! There were wonderful, might I say gorgeous, cupboards that were remarkably designed with class and usefulness. I love when you very carefully respect the beautiful artifacts and items left behind. Your voice is soothing and calming .... a homerun!
Wow Maureno, what a great find! I really loved all the beautiful decorations and furniture. My favorite was the orange bathroom. So glad there wasn’t any vandalism. ♥️ 💜 🇱🇷🇱🇺
Absolutely fascinating place, I hope it won’t be torn apart now. Heartbreaking to think such beautiful antique furniture and ornaments just left to rot . Thanks guys stay safe ❤️🙏👍
Another well researched, full of meticulous detail video. You are so respectful & take your time to share & record these homes, & the families that lived there. Thank you so much for taking us along. Please be safe.
What a goldmine! How exciting of a tour of this beautiful home. The gorgeous antique furniture carved with skill and perfection was breathtaking. I bet this was a happy family in a town where they knew and respected this man who was Mayor. Thank you so much for showing items slowly and explaining the history. Your voice is so calming and kind. Thank you!!
I’m in awe of how pristine it is. What a beautiful manor. I wonder if the children are alive and interested in keeping this? I am so thankful you explored this place.
I can imagine when everything was clean and polished; voices in the home.
Thank You, again, for finding and exploring such magnificent abandonments-and for bringing us along!
You’re the Best.
STAY WELL
Thanks so much guys! You are an active part of keeping me sane in these lockdown times. Before I looked forward to your uploads, now they are part of my survival program 😊
That means so much to us! We're happy to keep you sane during these tough times of lockdown. Stay safe & happy
The house is furnished in a much later date than 10 yrs ago... It is absolutely beautiful... Amazing... A time capsule.. 💯♥️
OMG WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That home is just amazingly gorgeous. LOVE the oriental cabinet. I like oriental touches in my home also. That picture of the young girl is the mother when she was a child. I think maybe someone who knew the family may have locked up all they could. Possibly trying to get it.
Excellent explore of this premium time capsule! As beautiful.as it is, it is also very sad to see such beautiful antiques not being appreciated in a museum or carried forward by perhaps a relative. They have so much value not only monetarily but also of sentimentality.
It is so interesting in a strange way to go through someone's home and be able to look closely at the things that it contains. Homes like this in Europe are so different from houses in Canada. It would be unlikely to find a house like this in Canada with so much furniture and items that speak to a time and are of such quality. Loved seeing it.
Pretty much everything in this house screams pre-WW1 era and culture. That's why you have little chances to see such a place on your side of the big pond.
.....your right - there is nothing like this in Canada! :-/ Just old crappy empty farm houses from the 40's falling down and full of mice and racoons in a wheat field....lol
Canada had the best abandonded house ive ever got to see with my own 2 eyes! Abandonded in 1979 there was a little TINY one bedroom house witha garage with a 1950's car in it! Overgown on all 4 sides with no trace of a driveway ever being there!
Got me HOOKED
It’s so beautiful! So nice to see you guys out and about again 👍 It’s just amazing how timeless and elegant these French manors are. Even with layers of dust and cobwebs the quality and charm shines through. Keep going strong guys and all the best to you ☺️
I love this explore. It breaks my heart to know that all those memories are just left behind. It would've been nice to see what was in those locked cabinets.
Beautiful job! I really believe 80% of everything in that home belongs in a museum & under the care of professionals to be sure the papers & paintings last a few more generations. So many people would love seeing this. Again, thank you for giving us the privilege of viewing it. Blessings!
@Explomo, those pans were made for heating your bed on very cold nights, they would put hot coals inside of them and then they would be placed under the covers down below your feet and keep you warm in bed at night.
That thing at 14:19 is a bed warmer. They put coals from the fireplace. Place it in the clam and put it between the mattress and the sheets. It keeps the chill out during the winter. And you sleep with it. I'm glad this hasn't been vandalized and the cold and humidity hasn't done anything to it.
The notification bell was my alarm clock. What a wonderful way to start my morning! . Thanks Leslie for ‘slithering’ in to show us this magnificent manor.
This place is breathtaking! 😍 All that antique furniture, details.. the red sofa is beautiful, my favourite. It is so sad that it's being left to decay.. Thank you for this awesome video 🤗 Take care guys 💕
Awesome job! As a disabled person I live vicariously through you're efforts! You honor these lost treasures! God bless you and Stay healthy!
The wood furniture is fantastic, that will be worth a lot of money. I’m so pleased you hide the locations as recently there was a lovely find in the uk and then somehow the media got hold of it and then it was badly vandalised. So good for you. Even the “ ordinary furniture “ isn’t that ordinary- big and solid and beautiful. The little pan could be a bed warmer, not sure. That green in bathroom is an old colour probably 60’s. Avocado I think is it’s name. What a gem of a place, I love it 🌹
Absolutely amazing place with the most beautiful furnishings. Truly my new “favorite”!-thanks for sharing this amazing explore-very special indeed!
This house is really a time capsule. Very good to see everything well maintained and still with little dust. It should be noted that it should have been a very rich house at the time. All the details are beautiful! Congratulations on being the first to explore! A big hug my friend.
Maurano ...This was amazing!! I love your videos... you are about my son's age and I must tell you that you are a good boy!! Also thank you for showing the china plate properly! lol I like to see where it was made... this mansion was beautiful I am very happy you found it! I really hope it does not get ruined .... I can't believe how gorgeous this place still looks after all this time.. Thank you again Maureno! excellent video!
Little pan is crumb catcher when cleaning dining table. I just started watching your channel. I really like that you two are so respectful of the houses and appreciate items at a young age.
This was amazing!!! Thank you both so much for documenting and sharing this home. It got me in the feels. You did well Mureno.
That place was amazing. Where’s Remon? I hope he is ok ? I like when you guys are together you guys have chemistry together on your thoughts of a place.
The lil pan you picked up was actually used as a bed warmer with coals or burnt wood put between sheets or a pillow warmer.
How incredible 😍.
Your favorites...curtains and clocks..my favorite is the lights
That little thing in the cabnet you said may be for cooking was actually for dumping ashes from ashtrays into ..it flips open you empty the astray into it as you walk around cleaning..i have one myself that belonged to my parents..
Beautiful house
Great find Maureno!
Love you guys! ❤
I believe you are probably correct. It had legs on it so it wouldn't come in contact with cloth or wood surfaces if it contained hot ash. Bed warmers had smooth bottoms and long handles to quickly swish between the covers to warm the beds.
My goodness everything in that house is worth lots of money! The furniture is just timeless! I love the old clocks! Gosh I’d move in tomorrow if I could! What a beautiful find!🤗💞
Beautiful music. Just enough. Not too loud. Well done. Beautiful house..
Velvet couch lovely, thick marble, two chairs were covered the tapestry underneath was either damaged or was so costly he covered it, those were hand tooled leather chairs on wood frames... wow. The furniture is very masculine, that is the nicest sounding bell I have ever heard ... so light and clear. The kitchen didn't seem to match the grandeur of the home. I wonder if they typically dined out? The paneling going upstairs was awesome. It looked like they had Oriental or Persian rugs in their home. The chairs in your favorite bedroom may be covered in white flowered silk ... wow. This was a wonderful tour.
Just beautiful! Shame it's left to rot! The home must of been in the family for generations!! Hi Leslie my favorite explorers! Love how you pronounce..... France!!! Cover your head!
I thought this place was the most incredible place you ever visited. It was great you showed us wonderful things. It is a shame no one takes interest in claiming this exquisite place and contents. It must have been wonderful to live there.
So much waste, people just don't value and look after home's anymore. I would love this house and the furniture, I would look after it. It's so sad when somany have no home's nor homes of value nor history worth telling. You cannot take it with you, life is short and it's such a shame this house is no longer taken care of. Thank you for this super video and your utmost respect 💕💕🙏🙏🇦🇺
The little covered pan at the bottom of the table is a bed warmer/foot warmer. Coals were placed in it and heated. Then, it could be placed under the covers in your bed to give warmth.
Yes, thanks. I wanted to say this, too.
Ok..I have had my tour through...wonderful! So glad no one trashed it or even got there before you. Now after looking at the place..what the heck was with all the tables? Must have been very important to them to make time for the family to eat together. Maybe a common dining area for them..and a fancier one (red cushioned chairs ) for company. By the way..its common for dining furniture to have two chairs with arms at each end of the table.. Ours is like that here at home. Armed chairs for the host and hostess. Secondly..maybe you should look at these places as not always standard when it comes to relationships. I say one child..first bedroom with blue drapes. Second floor his and hers bedrooms. The second being hers with his pictures on the walls. Because some people just don't sleep together..
Several generations of furnishing in this mansion, some would delegate some pieces to the attic, but in this home the former owner preferred to be surrounded by possessions.
🤔 Frame 10:43 Look at the table covered in dust. looks like a painting was laying there for sometime, and someone RECENTLY removed it. Be careful, SOMEONE ELSE has access to this home, they are probably the ones who locked the cabinets.
Love this TIME TYPE OF TIME CAPSULE! And that GORGEOUS RED SOFA!💕💕💕
Front and back doors were not accessible, so there must be another entrance in the basement. This person has the keys to those
cabinets, might be the caretaker of the property. But why remove what was on the table? That oven is so beautiful, love the color...😂hahaha I am enjoying your fear of the spiders and cobwebs!🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷
If you look closely, not only something like a painting was removed recently, but there are footprints as well!!!
Edited: Shoeprints or footprints not footprints 🤭 As well on the small writing table....something was either removed, but looks more dragged.
Remember Leslie is there too from Brothers of Decay.
Before photographing they probably did a cursory explore and removed identifying materials. Leslie is very good at returning those items when finished
Ye I so that to the table
I thought the same thing! That random square of no dust on the table was very suspicious
Regarding the dust free mark on the table. I thought Maureno may have removed it prior to filming as it probably showed in more detail the location of the house. There were two pictures propped up next to the big cabinet in the room. I bet it was one of those.
Absolutely a beautiful place and beautiful furniture, vases, clocks, and statues.
Amazing find Moreno! Sad also that it is being left to decay...
OMG this was fantastic Maureno. This home in France was so beautiful. I don't see how you ever found this place. The furniture is gorgeous!! Where is the family? What is up with people leaving these homes full of furniture and personal items? Missed Remon. Hope he is ok. Thank you for sharing a wonderful explore. Frank & Barb ❤🇺🇸 stay safe.
The pan you saw is a bed warmer. You put embers inside, then put it in the bed. Great video as always.
It's like walking in on someone else's life and that they are just going to walk in and pick up where they had left off!!! It's really living history that is going to be lost forever!!!
Those bathroom colors were popular in the 70s. Beautiful home.
Yes, sometimes the chance finds along the way are a real stroke of luck. I am absolutely thrilled with this beautiful house. And I keep thinking to myself: "Why is such a great place so deserted?" Either the heirs are fighting or there are none. Totally crazy!
Omg could be a museum people quick come and see how he lived would amazing and people would love to see it sorry for all the message it's just so beautiful ♥️
Oh my God it it so beautiful. Well done on finding this jewel !!
Thank you so much Modupe! I was so happy and proud to discover this place. Like always, it was a big pleasure to share it with you.
This place is absolutely my second favorite the antique furniture is impressive. The lock is amazing I hate to see it decay is sad really.
Really enjoyed this explore it always amazes me why no 1 wants or cares about these amazing homes. Keep up the good work 👍 thanx again look forward to next one 😃
The gaint cabinet is called a "court cabinet" and is very typical in design for it's time period. It would be used for storing China and serving dishes.
WOW! Mind blown that it is empty! Thanks for another awesome tour!
Everything is so cute. I've loved this tour. Thank you, Explomo and Bros. of Decay, I follow you both.
Hi both it’s Ann great find my favourite explorers thank u for sharing,stay safe love you guys luv Ann uk xxx
The other table near the piano was more likely used for playing cards, board games, puzzles. Was most likely a "game room".
Hi Maureno Explomo, This was for certain one of your very best URBEX videos. It was such a great pleasure watching you taking us
on a tour through these amazing rooms still looking so untouched. - I loved once again listening to your as always lovely comment
with interesting background information. I will take my time a bit later to take a closer look at everything you were showing in this
exciting video. - Of course I enjoyed so much seeing once more my also very dear friend Lesley at your side. He is as always a pure
delight to see! - Naturally I also missed Remon, so my greetings to him as well!! - I hope you are all well, and I am wishing you all the
best, peace and again lots of blessings. - Safe explores and take care! - Many many kindest regards from Switzerland.
Willy Egger All you said I agree. My heart is 😔 sad for family.
From America
what can I add ? I agree with the rest of the fans this is a beautiful home and I hope it gets rescued. Love and happiness be yours always X X 💕💕
This is officially my favorite abandoned old and beautiful mansion for its unique
and expensive muebles...everthing that made of woods are look like made in Narra
For it never rotten easily with molds.
You can easily clean it with just dusting and wet mops.
What a lobely home.
Give me a few hours and ill have all the cobwebs and spiders cleaned out. 😉🕷🕸
This is a such a lovely home. I love that
" orange bathroom". Such a gem of a find.
Stay safe.......
13:28 something was clearly removed from the table, quite recently 🤔
30:55 very often, if the house is big enough, older couples sleep in separate rooms because one or both of them snore. Maybe younger couples too, I dunno 😁..anywho, that's possibly why two single bedrooms 😊 ...hmm a double too. We may never know.
So much to look at in this house that you skipped over because of your uncomfortable relationship with spiders.
The orange bathroom...wow...ott. Nice cabinets though.
Chow
I noticed that also.
The orange bathroom seemed to have been remade pretty recently.
@@julosx I'd say, 1980s...coloured bathroom suites were very popular then 😱
...As well as a hand and butt smudge in the dust on the left inside the dining room 😝
@@tatertott2390 at what time stamp
You found this fascinating place yourself Maureno! I do understand your are proud. You and the Bro’s must keep it very very secret.
It’s one of your best locations!
The little pan with the lid is called a butler. It was used to put on edge of a table or counter to collect crumbs from falling onto the floor. Before vacuum cleaners it was very nice. You just open the top and brush into it. They are still handy. I use one myself. To have a little piece of history you can handle is very special. I would love to go into one of these places. I could spend a couple of days checking everything out. Thanks for putting these videos on. It’s been a lifetime dream to enter a place like this.
What an amazing house!! Sad that all that beautiful furniture is still left there unclaimed!!
The little pan with a hinged lid and little feet (at the 14:27 mark) is called a "Silent Butler". They were used to catch crumbs or cigar ash that was wiped off a table or desk surface.
I thought embers were put in there & it was used to warm your feet! Another type on a long stick was used to warm the bed before u get in.
I have to agree thought they were call a butler and they were normally accompanied by a brush 2 remove crumbs and Ashes from a table. I don't believe anybody would put life Embers under a blanket for fear of catching the house on fire. I believe they used hot water bottles much safer.
Just after watching your video WOW that was an amazing house and the antique furniture is stunning. Good to see that no one has been here and vandalised it but it's a pity that no one has moved in to give it a heartbeat again 😊😊😍😍
Hello Explomo,youre correct its so amazing that it is indeed not touched and no vandalized...the furnitures are great
Omg watching the 2nd time the details on the furniture was amazing it would take it breath away 😺
Same here 😊
Same here....🤗
@@mslevi5715 I'm thinking of waiching it for the 3nd time with my granddaughter 😸
@@catb-w5212 , 🤣😂 Funny but I keep coming back...there's something about this particular place....
Enjoy with your granddaughter👩👧
...how I wish I could do the same...
{mine is being kept with rest of her fellow Marine Corp's at Camp Pendleton until pandemic goes down some...} but I enjoy with my little one here...🐾 love & blessings 🙋🏼♀️
@@mslevi5715 stay safe ♥️
I've seen a lot of these kind of video's and have often felt like I've witnessed a burglary but you guys are so respectful of the places you go. It's a beautiful place. Take care. From Wales UK
Appreciated the background info given in this episode. 2010 may seem quite awhile ago, but actually the furnishings and artwork are older traditional pieces rather typical of the middle class of the last century. Don't know what part of France, but it seems very provincial. Nice find. I would tend to agree that the square outline on the table would indicate that something left there had been removed recently.
Your words Maureno..Where the Magic happened..Beautiful room😊
I have to watch again. I so wanted to bring a vacuum and join you. I wondered why first wooden table had a large square without dust on it. This must be rescued! People would pay money to walk through this house! Wonderful find! Thank you for sharing.
I really like antiques, artifacts, paintings, sculptures. If only those things could speak..💗
So sad to see all the beautiful old/antiques just rot away. It would be awesome to see how it looked when family lived there.
Great video boys.
Be careful & stay safe.
Can’t believe this butiful house has been left like this where are the people gone an their relations can’t it be saved it’s such a shame lovley videos you show so much respect for all you do your parents have brought you up well enjoy every thing you do Ann
I can’t believe this house is abandon it is beautiful .Hi Maureno and Leslie you are the best explorers.From Canada.Explomo and Bro’s.of Decay you are my favourite explorers.you both have the perfect voice to do this.Also you show lots of details some explores go to fast and don’t show much. You also have lots of respect for other people’s posesions and property. Stay safe keep us entertained. I love to watch your videos.Say Hi to Jordy Leslie and Maureno your partner too.
Wow what beautiful antiques I would be in paradise with those! Such a beautiful home! So glad it hasn’t been vandalized! Thank you for the explore! Stay safe!
How beautiful this wallpaper, who lived in it had great taste!
You guys are my favorite couple!
Congratulations for finding this old home filled with absolutely gorgeous furnishings!!! What a magnificent discovery!! Thank you Thank you for sharing this experience with us; and for your very skilled videography!!! Love what you do and how you do it!!!
That little pan at 14:08, is a bed warming pan, you put coals in it & it keeps your feet warm in the winter. Great find! Thank you for the video!
Back in the day, owners locked away valuables so the servants couldn't steal them. There's probably silver and silverware type things in the cabinets, as we didn't see any about. Much love to you from Florida. ♥️🎈♥️
Wow this is amazing. I love the red sofa. Paintings are remarkable, the fireplace stunning. I have a passion for clocks. I am 64 and all my life I wanted my own home. 1st husband cheated on me and I lost hope for everything I dreamed of having. But the more I watch your video's I dream of me being there with you. Thank you. I just so want to spend a week in there cleaning all the web's and dust away, shine the wood to it's glory. Did you try the lights and wate.