Abandoned- 1863 Victorian Villa unfortunately now gone/Rest in peace "Moorfield"

LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF DESCRIPTION-
Hey guys South Australian heritage needs your help please sign the petition at the bottom :-)
This video is dedicated to a grand old homestead known as "Moorfield" and it is a mid Victorian villa built in 1863.
Unfortunately this early and significant piece of South Australian history was never placed on a heritage listing and denied heritage in a final attempt once it was known to be listed for demolition. This video is dedicated to saying goodbye to Moorfield as it is now too late for this old girl but not too late for raising some awareness on how to try harder for protection and changes that will protect classic old structures like this. Please visit the links above and sign the petition to voice your voice and passion for heritage.
Thanks guys and enjoy the video :-)
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[@tanyadebeer4836]

I normally watch abandoned explores and don't know how I ended up in Australia, but is so heart breaking. Condolences, from Canada. This was a crime.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Glad you stumbled this way Tanya! :-) Many tears for this old home.........sad fate and such a shame. Thanks for watching :-)

[@paulanull8731]

Yes Tanya, heart breaking and a crying shame. My condolences from Arizona, USA. Regards

[@theoduval1408]

Look at the positive, someone made a lot of money from its demolition. This person can now buy things. Don’t know what sort of home they live in, themselves, though, I guess they would demolish that, too, if they thought it would make them money.

[@rosesperfumelace]

I watched in silence with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye eventually ran down my cheek. 😢 all that artistry. All those who have lived there who made it more than a house, it was a home. 💔

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Marlena, definitely an emotional exit from existence for this old beauty. The history and craftsmanship gone forever. Thanks for watching and your comments :-)

[@breezeyb3535]

I know that feeling exactly

[@silviemotheroflightgaiaqui4884]

I know what you mean. Leaky eyeball syndrome here....just heartbreaking.

[@Portaltotheparanormal70]

I was crying there was no need to demolish this beautiful home

[@urbexindigo5164]

Well said Julie, many tears for this old beauty. Thanks for watching :-)

[@teresastewart4977]

That place was to nice & BEAUTIFUL to destroy it.

[@theoduval1408]

Yes but development, though. We need to keep increasing the population, that’s the type of economy we have.

[@janetduncan87]

My man and I watched this together. I love how the added in pictures where it once was beautifully decorated. The reason for all of this demolishing is because of the agenda 21. They want to put pple into tiny apartments so as to keep better track of them. It's all about control and facial recognition. Makes me sick. All of these beautiful homes could have / should've been saved. I nearly cried too.

[@lorettahendrix6790]

Wow! Before and after pictures, heartbreaking.. what a absolute treasure she was.😢

[@urbexindigo5164]

The real eastate pics really show it as a grand home of family living Loretta :-) Glad you enjoyed. :-)

[@dandylionriver]

My friend, this video was beautiful. And sad.. The music, the editing, the captions.. It hurt my heart to see this gal destroyed like she didn't matter.. Her history didn't matter. Those four words put a knot in my stomach. Thank you friend for tugging at my heart strings. Thank you for showing people that history DOES matter. And thank you for making this one of my favorite videos on your channel. 😞💔❤

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Dandy Lion :-) Im glad you felt the emotion in the video, I did try to make it that way as it was a sad loss.....I wanted it to celebrate its existence and also recognize that history as you agreed does matter. :-) Thanks for your support and for watching Dandy Lion! Cheers form Adelaide :-)

[@TalkTalk44]

A piece of history gone .The workmanship is incredible..

[@urbexindigo5164]

Incredible is accurate Talk Talk. Gone but not forgotten. Thanks for watching :-)

[@HilltopFarmHomestead]

It's a disgrace! For years I drove past this house on my way home from work and admired it. Now I'm guessing it will be replaced with those unsightly pre-fab town house things! Lovely!

[@sueturnermrsuniverseaustra4220]

And more than likely owned by some overseas investors 😡😡😡

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@sueturnermrsuniverseaustra4220 Oh GROW UP!! What are YOU doing to help save the old bits of history?

[@urbexindigo5164]

I used to live near by in Glenelg Nth and always looked at it on the way to work driving past. :-) Never though much back then but about demolitions but did think wow this home is amazing!!! Thanks for watching Hilltop Farm. :-)

[@urbexindigo5164]

I think your correct sue. And I hear that roughly 80 or more tiny little villas are going in there............Thanks for watching :-)

[@urbexindigo5164]

Calm down Ruth :-) :-) :-)

[@daviddanser7801]

This is one of the best videos I've seen so far on your Channel. Thank you so much for making the video and sharing it with us. It sure breaks my heart to see such a historical gorgeous home being demolished. It's just not fair.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hey David thanks for the support! It is my longest video too but it needed to be in my opinion to send it off with a goodbye. :-) It was hard and sad to see it knock down. All that remains is the front bay window which suggests it may be saved and relocated. :-)

[@workingmom8162]

When you are able to show now & before pictures, those are my favorite. Such a beautiful house.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Lisa! Yes those real estate pictures sure do display the home like it deserves! Thanks for watching :-)

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

I have no idea what goes thru the minds of Adelaide city council or the local suburban councils. One of my daughter's lives in Dulwich, which as you know, contains a large proportion of heritage houses in Adelaide. The local council had approved the demolishment of 2 restored circ.1820's homes on both the left and right of my daughter's home to build modern multi story complexes. Both houses were a mix of modern features with orginal build features. Restos were 2 years old. Long story short, I purchased both properties to stop the demolition. Both, needing very little money spent on them, are now rented out. I publically questioned the councils guidelines and mentality regarding heritage protection. 6months later I'm still waiting for an answer. Great vids as usual bro. 👍👍🇦🇺 Oh, and if your wondering what is being built on the property once cleared, it's a gated community of approximately 100 detached villas.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Wow!!!! Andrew now that is an act that should be commended! Good on you! How is it that age of a building does not automatically protect a building? Well we know why but I did hear the radio interview with a heritage expert pushing for that exact ruling to be put in place. But they are finding ways to get around heritage it seems? I hope you get your answer soon from the councils lol mate :-) as things need to change! Wow I did not know about the 100 villas! Geez!!!! Thanks for watching :-)

[@hannakinn]

I can show you $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ that's what!

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

@@urbexindigo5164 The house my daughter lives in is a family home, originally built but my great great great grandfather, whom built, with his company, and owned a large proportion of the multi story woolbale storage building in Port Adelaide. The house to the right was originally the family home of a Nobel prize winning medical scientist whom was part of several doctors whom initiated and funded the original Adelaide and Woman's Hospital. The house on the left was built by marine engineer who designed many of the jetties, wharfs, slipways and maritime structures we enjoy in South Australia. He too was highly decorated in awards for excellence. When I purchased each house, and researched their histories,I placed photos of the original owners with a brief history inside the front doors of each house just as a reminder of our past.👍👍

[@earthbound4now474]

@@urbexindigo5164 deep pockets are used to skirt around these things,rich mates connected and an envelope of money will ensure the home won't be listed,so as the above said 100 villas kaching!!

[@nessav7258]

Well done Andrew, you fixed them up.

[@sherladixon2842]

So heart breaking to see this beautiful home destroyed. It was lovely and a labor of love to someone.

[@urbexindigo5164]

True craftsmanship and skill built these old places. And it shows. Gone forever now.......Thanks for watching Sherla :-)

[@TheTAMMY97]

I just dont see why this place couldn't of been saved. Beautiful place.

[@urbexindigo5164]

There was a late effort to save but it was too late Tammy. legally it slipped through the cracks........heaps of info here Tammy facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@shirleyamccreemccree6323]

I agree.

[@kellysaunooke740]

This is so sad.This home was beautiful.

[@nana-px4wk]

Absolutely heart breaking.This house should have been saved. It looked like it had many beautiful upgrades. Such a waist.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi na na :-) Thanks for watching and appreciating this old beauty, Yes it should be still standing with a long future ahead of it......Such a waste and shame it met this fate. Hopefully others can be saved now. Cheers :-)

[@cathyreardon8979]

When I saw this house on the outside and the pictures you showed with the video wanted to make me cry knowing it was going to be destroyed. Sorry Australia. GOD BLESS🙏 Cathy🌻 Ohio, 🇱🇷

[@MrGaryRoberton]

The world changes the roses of the past to the nettle patches of the present. The desire for money outweighs the need to consider the lives of the old city, Alas, we have the same problem here, as the world changes we must as well. At least you took the time to preserve some images to denote the passing. Thank you.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Well said Gary. :-) Money again causing the decisions.........Glad you enjoyed mate, thanks for watching :-)

[@ls6-ss413]

Well spoken sir. The call of the almighty dollar.

[@daleleeder3534]

I absolutely agree with your statement there Gary, it is so true

[@julzcares]

The facade of Moorfield Villa was exquisite and the interior absolutely beautiful. What a waste of one of Adelaide's most grand historical dwellings. Thank you Urbex Indigo for your passion and respect you have for South Australian architecture and history. Brought tears to my eyes realising this gracious old home no longer exists. Moorfield will not be forgotten thanks to this footage.

[@susanmiller4159]

These homes are unlike any other in the world. They are unique to Australia and it is a tragedy that they are being destroyed at the hands of developers who care nothing for their historical value. This particular house looked in wonderful condition and deserved to be saved. Maybe it was a B&B priced too high for the average buyer? I am from the US but I have fallen in love with Australia’s architecture. I can only share in the despair that these homes are disappearing at such an alarming rate.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Well said Susan, I do know the previous owners were there for 35 years and unfortunately it was time to move on for them and this home is one that slipped through the cracks and it was too little too late. There are more in depth details here- facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@melissasowell9008]

I want to cry. What a shame it's being torn down. I signed the petition. Thankyou for documenting it.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Dam shame to say the least Melissa. Hard to watch it get smashed down.....Thanks for watching :-)

[@constancekrischan9967]

This is an amazing home! So much character and fine details: the tile relief at the entry, arched windows, arched hallways, base boards and crown molding. I would kill to own a home like this!! Love your accent! G’day mate! Thanks for another fantastic video.

[@urbexindigo5164]

G`day mate haha :-) Hey Constance really glad you like this one as it was very sad to have this home lost forever, it shpuld have been heritage listed. Greedy developers got it. Cheers for watching :-)

[@silvertears100]

Makes me want to cry such beautiful places being demolished

[@urbexindigo5164]

A lot of community topic and heated discussion about this grand old place Dill. Slipped through the cracks. Thanks for watching :-)

[@aishwaryaperdoversyaazee159]

Why they left those house very sad

[@williebeamish5879]

Me too. Hard to watch. Choked me up and I don't live in Australia, but see that happening here all over in the US too.

[@frankietaz272]

What greed gave up this beautiful place? I mean how much $$ would it take? It's just so so amazing. Oh never mind ..... It's all progress ..... 😩😔 This one so beautifully presented really broke my heart. I'm not from SA but I urge all those that are to get behind preserving your history!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Penelope :-) I wont go in to the fine details here but unfortunately the truth is this old place was not heritage listed and legally it was handed a harsh fate. Thanks for the support and watching :-)

[@frankietaz272]

@@urbexindigo5164 my comment was meant to be rhetorically based 😉😀 I would never ask such personal questions.

[@urbexindigo5164]

@@frankietaz272 Haha oh i`m sure others will prob post it but if you go to the face book page in the description there is all the info regarding this home and the scenario. :-) facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@Slayerjane61]

"Progress" is a euphemism for destroying the beauty and evidence of our past values in exchange for what is easy and convenient.

[@cherylstorer4112]

This makes me so MAD !!!! I feel sick to my stomachache. .This is in better shape than what I'm living in , NOW . This is so BEAUTIFUL. Tell me they didn't tear it down?????

[@urbexindigo5164]

It certainly put a knot in my stomach seeing it get smashed down Cheryl......They tor the entire place down yes........Thanks for watching and caring Cheryl. :-)

[@timareskog2418]

The detail of the decoration is amazing, it must have cost a fortune and taken a lot of man hours to reach completion. The real-estate photos give a good indication of the "richness" of colours provided by the decor and owners possessions . Such a shame to see this demolished but it's upkeep would be very time consuming without employing a few people. Lovely discovery and walk thru, thank you for sharing this amazing discovery.

[@urbexindigo5164]

It just amazes me the amount of craft and skill these old places took to build in a time when things were tough.......I know the owners had this place for 35 years and it was time for them to move on unfortunately. Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching :-)

[@ndog2005]

Horrible, to demolish such a Gorgeous house. Thankful you have on film, shows how uncaring others can be..

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi ndog2005. Yes such a shame and waste.......I was glad to at least see it from up close in some capacity. Thanks for watching :-)

[@debbiehogan5443]

I am crying watching the gem be destroyed. Beauty, craftsmanship, perfection, and probably will not see this type ever again.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Even the wealthy do not take the time and effort to build this like ths now.......the art and trade are gone......Thanks for watching Debbie :-)

[@scratchgolfer12]

Breaks my heart, so sad. Took my breath away, such a beautiful home with a lot of memories I'm sure. I learned only Australians could sign petition, after I sign it. Oh well, I tried. So grateful you filmed it and appreciate the realtors photos. Stay safe. You biggest fan in N Texas, USA.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hey scratchgolfer thanks for watching and trying to sign I figured there may be a restriction with overseas. :-) This is one sad scenario for this old place..........it has completely be demo now......So sad, thanks for appreciating this old Girl :-)

[@vanessaguinane4379]

Dammit, this just catches in my craw!!! How sad that such a beautiful place dies, literally...and doesn't get onto heritage listing! It all boils down to $$$$ and I'm sure someone greased someone else's palm to have this beautiful place torn down. Thank you Urban Indigo for filming and doing your bit to get the message out there. Again, another informative video with great inserts...you do an amazing job mate!!! Vanessa, Adelaide👍🐨

[@urbexindigo5164]

Many are wondering the same......Vanessa :-) It just fell through the crack and a last ditch effort for listing was denied. Pockets were already lined by then me thinks.......lol Glad you enjoyed and got to appreciate this old Girl Vanessa :-) Thanks for watching :-)

[@davidtait3495]

yeah and look at the mega ugly units they put in place of this nice house and property absolutely disgusting this was allowed to happen

[@kathycasey9153]

Never has an abandoned video made me cry. Your presentation was extremely emotional and thought provoking. Hats off to you!!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Kathy :-) I did want to keep the emotions of this whole scenario present in this video which was easy with such a beautiful old place being torn down like this..........Hopefully others can be saved. Thanks for your comments and for watching, glad you felt the connection :-)

[@tammyjacobo189]

I just love old buildings/house.I really wish we could save these old historical place.So much history and beauty. Also so much caracter. They where build so different from today.They put so much more work into building back then as for today a house is build in a month.Its sad to see these places destroyed. If not by demolition then by vanders. Thanks for the video was beyond beautiful, such a shame

[@urbexindigo5164]

Well said Tammy :-) They were made with so much skill and attention to detail and always with the intent to impress and be grand. :-) It just is so sad that this one was sold off and a developers got it! They want the land and care not for the building. So wrong. Thanks for watching Tammy :-)

[@xoselhket]

I love how you take the time to look at the whole place. Some urban explorers rush and put the camera on themselves... I want to see the place not the person who is filming. It's so sad to hear about this place too. So beautiful.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi XO Selhket :-) Glad you enjoyed the walk around, I did want to show as much as possible especially for this old beautiful place! :-) It is sad and it has completely been demolished now...........Thanks for caring and watching :-)

[@lindsaykowand5460]

😭😭😭😭 this should never have slipped thru the cracks. It should have been preserved. Ugh my heart is breaking watching this 💔💔

[@urbexindigo5164]

Well said Lindsay, there have been many tears and still much anger over this one......the vacant lot still sits there with for sale signs up......so bad. Thanks for watching :-)

[@lindsaykowand5460]

@@urbexindigo5164 oh my. A vacant lot still? That's so awful. That breaks my heart 💔 even more. They got rid of something so beautiful for what. A vacant lot and a for sale sign. 🤬

[@sharonlegnon427]

:( OMG the pictures before demolition!!! Unbelievably beautiful. I love that green and gold wallpaper. I thought maybe that outdoor toilet was for the pool. The demolition of this home just breaks my heart.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Sharon yep I think your right about the pool house facilities at the side :-) The real estate pics really showd off this place a s a loved home ! thanks for watching :-)

[@pamelaneibuhr6959]

How tragic, glad you could preserve some of it on video. What a beautiful home.

[@urbexindigo5164]

I was lucky to see it up close just once Pamela. Shame it is gone now......Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching :-)

[@sallya.2412]

Such a beautiful home! Loved the architecture design on it. My heart broke seeing at the end the home being demolished. Made me cry. Hoping this would have been saved. Thank you for filming it as that was the last time to see such a place.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yes Sally seeing those excavators knocking it down was hard to watch........Thanks for caring and appreciating this old Girl. Glad I got a chance to film it before gone, thanks for watching :-)

[@missourired5204]

Were seeing this more & more in the US as well. Its heart breaking for any culture to lose their heritage. What a gorgeous property, magnificent home. Thank you for filming & sharing for us and preserving your Australian heritage. Its important to preserve the past. Love from Missouri USA. ♥️

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi MR yes it seems it is happening everywhere, some places worse than others......Wish this one was protected......Oh well. Hopefully the petition can help voice the love for heritage. Thanks for watching :-)

[@leabarto8156]

Okay you've really outdone yourself with this one Paul! I actually cried for this home. What a magnificent mansion! How could it possibly have not been declared a historic home. That is beyond tragic. I've never seen anything like it before. Truly spoke to my heart. That certainly is not progress it's a travesty indeed. Thank you for caring so deeply about history and for sharing your explores with us. 🙂

[@urbexindigo5164]

This was a sad one to make but also inspiring Lea. Glad you had a cry though as you had the connection for sure :-) If you got to this link and scroll through the posts about this place you will find out a whole lot more about the situation. I just wanted to make a goodbye video to this place. :-) Glad you enjoyed :-) facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@leabarto8156]

Yes I liked the Facebook page and I signed the petition as well.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

I'm still crying out of rage that money greedy (insert nasty words) things could do this and of course much sadness for a one of it's kind beauitful craftsmanship and soul is gone. 'Progress' shouldn't mean completely forgetting the past.

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

Beautifully done video that brought a tear to my eyes. I signed the petition and shared. Gorgeous mansion.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Thanks heaps TPR :-) It was sad seeing this place get knocked over. Only the bay window stands, perhaps it is being relocated. :-)

[@davidmeyers3603]

Another sad 😢 one mate. Tears in me eyes Governor, tears in me eyes mate !!! Why gov why ??? A beautiful home going down mate. Sad mate. Sad !!! Enjoyed in a sad way mate. Signing off mate. Cheerio.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hey old Chap! Yes tears while making the vid mate. History gone......heritage lost. Legally it was not protected but morally it should be standing for ever........things need to change, Thanks for watching buddy :-)

[@janettrichardi4683]

What a beautiful tribute to this amazing home. So glad you got to document and honor it. Heartbreaking what is happening to our history and future. :'(

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Janett :-) I was greatful to see this old home up close even if in salvage stage. So sad to see it gone. Glad you appreciate this one and thanks for watching Janett :-)

[@RepublicTX]

I am absolutely sickened by this senseless, wanton destruction. Of all the properties you've documented, seeing this one torn to bits physically hurts. Who is responsible for this atrocity? Is it another "urban renewal" project? I can imagine nothing built today that can even hope to equal what was beautifully designed, built, and well loved for 156 years.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi drowned Rat :-) It did indeed hurt to see it being smashed down......these styles and techniques cant be truly emulated. Heaps on info here mate facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@pechoja]

We will have nothing left that is beautiful. A dentist kills a magnificent lion because he has the money and is proud. It is all greed, and the rest of us will have nothing but dirt and cheap housing to look at while we become the slave of the wealthy 6.

[@catsanchez5749]

Beautiful home. So sad it is being destroyed. Thank you for including some history and before photos. Stay safe. cat xx

[@urbexindigo5164]

The before photos do this old girl the justice she deserves!!!! Grand old lady. Thanks again Cat :-)

[@lladylobo1]

This one brought tears to my eyes. What an elegant place this must have been at its zenith. The attention to detail and the richness of the finishes was extraordinary. I certainly hope and pray that those who appreciate such beauty and heritage are able to effect changes so that this continued erasure of your country's history does not continue to be destroyed.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Im glad you felt the emotion too Ladylobo1 :-) They do not make or even attempt to make homes like this anymore as the art is lost i`d say. Even the wealthy do not go the whole 9 yards to build with this craftsmanship. Thanks for your support and for watching :-)

[@brittanymuzzey7134]

So sad to see them demolish such an amazing and historical home. 😢 Hurts my heart. Thank you for documenting it and sharing the video with us. At least it a piece of of it lives on through your video. Thank you!

[@tamarrajames3590]

What is happening here is my definition of sin...the destruction of beauty, art, and history with complete lack of empathy for any of that which is destroyed. It is a small step from the mementos we create to leave behind as token of our having lived, to humans for whom they have no use. It is like watching the sack of a great city by the barbarian hordes. Thank you so much for recording as much as you could find of what was originally there, with any luck the petition can save it, and there will be a guide to the restoration. Love the work you do.🖤🇨🇦 Editing to say I am amazed to see another cellar in your country, they are so rare. That other Kitchen might have been the Simples Room. Where herbal medicines were made and preserved as syrups and tinctures. Those were common and necessary rooms in those early days.🖤🇨🇦

[@urbexindigo5164]

Thanks for your passion Tamarra! :-) And for caring about this old home :-) I have found another celler since too! haha Stay tuned :-)

[@lynn4746]

Hi There- Just caught your video. Poignant and beautifully compassionate overview of a beautiful building. People don't have the eyes to see the beautiful workmanship and architecture of these grand masters that were built to stand proudly for a century(s) and have done. I applaud your great stance on protection of heritage . Have seen in it happen in my city and although I understand that things must move forward , these heritage buildings can be re-purposed as should be done. It is sad to see them go in order put up parking lots, malls and apartment buildings and create the concrete jungle . I hope this helps you in your fight for protection of heritage structures. I applaud loudly your efforts and thank you . I share your sadness.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Lynn :-) Thanks for appreciating this old beauty :-) One that slipped through somehow and denied heritage in its last stages. When I first started this channel I was not fully aware of how many old homes were being torn down but I quickly found out and have become passionate about losing too many! Ones like this should be a no brainer to protect! Progress is needed but as you said in a logical and respectful manner. Thanks for your comments I really enjoyed reading them, thanks for watching also. Cheers form Adelaide :-)

[@lynn4746]

You are most welcome. I have subbed to your channel and am looking forward to exploring with you .

[@urbexindigo5164]

Thanks Lynn :-) I have many more old nice homes to upload which is good but also bad as they are demo listed too, well most of them anyway. My name is Paul by the way. :-)

[@baylaschauer3122]

This one nearly broke my heart. Made me sick to my stomach. I almost turned video off and I could not watch the end of it. It's shameful!

[@urbexindigo5164]

It certainly stired the emotions Bayla so i thank you for watching as long as possible. Such a loss and such a shame. Cheers from Adelaide :-)

[@dawnhughes1707]

Hope this beautiful home gets saved.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Dawn, this home was demolished.......yep thats right and a bare block of dirt still site there with a for sale sign for 3 lots........very hard to believe. Thanks for watching :-)

[@jennymodgoddess]

Hi Urbex Indigo. Beautiful home it must have been. So sad all these beautiful and historic homes being torn down. Thank you for sharing.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Jenny! :-) Very sad indeed and im glad you guys are appreciating our old homes here in Australia! My pleasure for sharing! :-)

[@Volaris27]

This took my breath my away. Dreadful sadness in the deepest part of my soul. I see awesome beauty everywhere here, through all the damages even I see nothing but beauty. The haunting music made me cry even worse than I wanted to. I cant believe a wonderful place such as this is being destroyed. The designers of this home were so talented. I will view this video many times and possibly cry again many times. Please know that I appreciate all the work and time it must have undoubtedly taken you to produce this video, (mini-documentary I'd call it) for my enjoyment. This is absolutely one of your very best. Thank you so much. xoxo

[@urbexindigo5164]

Marie V i`m glad it tugged at the heart strings as I wanted it too. I know people are passionate about these things as I am. Hopefully yhings can change where homes and buildings like this automatically make heritage due to the simple fact of age. Really glad you enjoyed and I enjoyed reading your comments. Thanks again Marie :-)

[@Volaris27]

@@urbexindigo5164 You're very welcome

[@deviousdeb123]

This video really made such a impression on me. So sad to see the beautiful heritage being destroyed. Same thing happening here in the US. Don't the people in power realize that once you destroy these beautiful homes that all the heritage attached to it are also gone? The older homes that were built were built with pride. Pride that made them stand the test of time. What is being built today are cookie cutter floor plans and shoddy workmanship. Thank you for this video. I so enjoy all of your video's.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Deb, firstly i`m glad this video made an impression, I did want it to be an emotional video and a send off. Gone is the home and the craft of building these homes long ago.........cookie cutters are our new heritage.........Thanks for watching and your support :-)

[@deviousdeb123]

Thank you for the video's. @@urbexindigo5164

[@nancybarnhill9235]

The lovely colors throughout. Can you imagine living there? This made me very emotional. Thank you for the film Paul. Love to Nicolai. 😻

[@urbexindigo5164]

I really enjoyed the colors too Nancy. I would love to have lived there but it would be a dream home not a reality for me lol :-) Glad you enjoyed, Nicolai say hi to you Nancy :-)

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Someone obviously started to refurbish/restore this place, from the very new bathroom, but bit off more than they could chew, I guess. You guys are so lucky living in Aus. The sounds of the birds stirs fond memories in me.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Nicola :-) The birds were loving all the trees around this old home :-) Glad you were reminded of the good memories, thanks for watching :-)

[@nicolarollinson4381]

@@urbexindigo5164 thank you for sharing 🌟

[@rosa-f4865]

I have tears in my eyes watching this Beautiful building being destroyed and also feel anger too what's going on we all know that money talks . The architect was outstanding . Thank you for a brilliant lament and filming by you of this remarkable once home that has stood the test of time xx

[@urbexindigo5164]

I had those emotions too Rosa. Im glad it came through the video too. :-) You had the connection which shows you interest in these old places like so many others. :-) Glad you are enjoying these videos. Thanks for your support :-)

[@rosa-f4865]

@@urbexindigo5164 Gone but not forgotten thanks to you xx

[@velmaramos2898]

I loved this mansion it's beautiful love the kitchen and bathrooms

[@urbexindigo5164]

It was a magnificent old place Velma......So sad to see it gone now. Thanks for watching :-)

[@annetteduffy1477]

I actually DID cry at the end....such a terrible waste, and to see all those beautiful details destroyed and gone forever! It breaks my heart. Thank you so much for taping this before it was totally gone.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Glad you felt the connection Annette as it was a sad ending. Gone forever.......I was glad to see it up close at least just once. Thanks for watching :-)

[@Momvon1]

What a terrible shame! Such a beautiful home, just the way it's made and all the Ornate things so sad! I really hurts my heart to see so much heirtage being destroyed 😭

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Vonda, thanks for your support and for caring about the history and loss of it. Terrible shame indeed. :-)

[@OZARKMEL]

Just SO sad to see these gorgeous homes torn down.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Totally agree OZARKMEL thanks for watching :-)

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very sad sight to see a very beautiful place like that being demolished.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Thanks for watching again Rolf :-) Tears for this old girl. Cheers mate :-)

[@sandraromano8919]

Wow, just wow. Wonderful piece! It's so sad to see this destroyed. It looked to be in good shape, why this?? Thank you for documenting and sharing.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Sandra, yes this place was in grand condition as it was a grand home built so well! Sad........gone.....Thanks for watching :-)

[@Momvon1]

It should have been a historical society home!

[@sciatl2505]

Vonda only if it was in the us on register on historic landmark it could not be demo

[@joannebailey6552]

What a beautiful home in it's heyday! It great that you have the real estate pictures to see it as living space. Thanks for sharing!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Joanne! :-) The real estate pics really display it as a home that is grand and loved!!!!! So sad knowing it is gone forever. Thanks for watching :-)

[@user-randi1987]

Such a beautiful place, can't believe no one tried to save it. Even 3/4 demolished it's an amazing property. Don't understand the complete disrespect for history. Thanks, even though this makes me very sad.

[@urbexindigo5164]

There was a last ditch community effort Randi to save it but it was too late............Thanks for watching :-) More details if you visit here-facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@janwarriner6554]

This makes me so sad. A magnificent historical home. Thank you for your continued record of lost homes. I so wish this wouldn’t happen here in America too but not often. I will sign the petition in hopes we can make a difference. I hope my being from the US doesn’t negate my efforts to help preserve your country’s treasures.i love your channel. 🥰

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Jan :-) Thanks for signing, Im not sure if it accepts international but a signature of support is valid no matter where its from in my opinion! :-) Glad you enjoyed this old place, thanks for your support and for watching :-)

[@janwarriner6554]

Urbex Indigo it accepted my name which included my address so let’s hope it’s gone through. I have forgotten my FB password lol but I’ll figure that out and sign the other petition tomorrow. Keep doing these great vids. I’m certain you love these homes that will soon be gone. I love really enjoyed your presentations so we don’t miss something of note. You have a gift.

[@theseamstress6315]

A very beautiful home, it’s a shame.

[@urbexindigo5164]

It was a stunning and well built old home in great shape. Sad and shocking to see it get knocked down........Thanks for watching Seamstress :-)

[@MissShell1975]

How sad. Shameful to see this place destroyed! Can't believe they'd demolish this place. I used to go past it on the bus to school. This actually brought a tear or 2 to my eyes!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Michelle :-) Very shameful indeed. I have seen many people say they know and loved looking at this old place. Glad you felt the emotion, as it is a sad loss. :-)

[@MissShell1975]

@@urbexindigo5164 Hi :) How could it not be so upsetting hey?! I went and looked at the pics on the real estate website, and OMG! What a place. Was gorgeous. Can't believe the size of the house and property! Im new to your channel but seen a couple of vids done on Anzac Hwy, not far from me. Sad to see so many houses along Anzac being torn down.Thanks for doing these vids and sharing!

[@christinegatto7426]

There is so much attention to detail in this house. Imagine living in a home this tasteful and gracious! It really is a sin that it it exists no more. I will sign your petition if that will help.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Christine :-) Thanks for signing and watching, I was so greatful to see what was left up close and i could only imagine ilving in such a gran old home!!!!!! Thanks again Christine :-)

[@windhorse4straveler647]

Ah, it just rips at my heart. Someone took great trouble to highlight the medalions and archways. I'm so glad you could locate the real estate photos. Developers seem to be a heartless breed. May there be ghosts to haunt them! Great job!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Definitely tugs at the heart strings WindHorse4sTravler. So much detail, craftsmanship and history lost.......bummer. Thanks for watching :-0

[@kristineguetschow9134]

Wow! It sure was a beauty. Nothing deters so-called “progress.” Thank you for the tour!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Kristine :-) Your right unfortunately......it seems nothing will stop the mighty dollar........only the mighty people can!!!! :-)

[@barbaraperry8171]

Excellent Video! WOW! I love that I could pause at the photographs of the original rooms as they were. Absolutely stunning! Thank you for saving and sharing this. It's always sad to see "history" being destroyed and such a lovely home being no more. These videos allow us back into history as if we can experience what the homeowners felt in these lovely homes.

[@NewEarthWellness]

Who would sell such a masterpiece for greedy development? This is criminal. I thought Australian government was smarter than this. Absolutely criminal.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Profits drive the actions of those who can destroy these places. Plain and simple. Thanks for watching NewEarthWellness, regarding the Australian Government it has changed power so often recently i dont think it even knows its own roots any more!!!! lol Thanks for watching :-)

[@williamradford9631]

Awesome old Adelaide town house/property with large out housing, so much lovely detail. Classic old Australian architecture with metal clad roof, lovely ownership/real estate photographs.

[@urbexindigo5164]

William the real estate photos really did this old girl justice and showed it as a grand old loved family mansion that is was for 150 plus years! So sad to know it is gone! Thanks again :-)

[@princessjune]

It’s so sad that it couldn’t be saved. It was a dream home. 😢

[@urbexindigo5164]

Absolutely Princess June :-) Sad is an understatement. Thanks for watching :-)

[@tamarrajames3590]

This is just too sad...but a perfect illustration of what those currently in power do and do not value. Once a thing, crafted by skilled hands is gone...there will also come a day when there are no more hands skilled in these ways....and those beauties will be lost for all time 9save in these diaries of yours and those like you. Thank you, you do more of a service to more people than you realize.🖤🇨🇦

[@urbexindigo5164]

I think we are all bewildered by the mindset of developers but that is thier game and they seem immune to sentiment. Just need the people to speak up and force some new measure to protect more and not less. Thanks for your support Tamarra! :-)

[@tamarrajames3590]

Urbex Indigo Always...you are on the right side.🖤🇨🇦

[@sandypritchard6216]

Ahh..too sad.😔 ALL the love and hope that went into building that grand dame, wiped out by the wrecking ball. I could barely see this through to the end. Diffo crookery going on. Probably worked out the rotten details at Starbucks while they gulped down a cappuccino with double espresso. Eyes bulging at the thought of all that moolah. INSTANT KARMA..⌛will slap them to sleep. Thanks for documenting this beautiful home so well. I signed the petition. Looking forward to your next. Take care😊

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hey Sandy thanks for stopping bye! :-) Yep hard to watch for sure.......well said, im sure the people who allowed it had some benefits.......lol :-) Apparently they are going to pack in 100 small tiny units on this block to replace this old beauty......Thanks heaps for signing too Sandy, the petition will help voice change for better protection. :-)

[@alliejoopai4870]

This is breaking my heart, was looked after for soo long. Thanks for sharing this video with us. AllieJo.

[@urbexindigo5164]

My pleasure for showing Allie Jo :-) This one did pull the heart strings.......gone forever. Thanks for watching :-)

[@debbiebrister3461]

How could anyone let this gorgeous place fall to ruin like this?! I hope it gets saved!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Too late Debbie..........it is all gone now..........So sad.......Thanks for watching and caring. :-)

[@billshroyer9487]

I _love_ it when you can show "before" pictures with some of the "after" scenes. Thanks so much for showcasing what was once such a beauty! ❤

[@terrystrahl6006]

What a waste of this History and a beautiful home so uncalled for !!!!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Gone forever Terry...........harsh fate and very hard to swallow. Thanks for watching :-)

[@maristresemann4552]

I've watched this several times, each with a twinge of sadness. Could not watch altro before but wish I hadn't today. So very sad now.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Still much sadness and frustration over the fate of this one Mari. Thanks for rewatching :-)

[@rachelhunting]

It was in pristine condition was about to call down should never have been allowed to be demolished.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Rach, yes such a loss and harsh premature way to end a beautiful and grand old home still in prime condition! Thanks for watching :-)

[@marybethsmith6458]

That just breaks my heart seeing what they are doing to that great old home. No word's can really describe the feeling.

[@urbexindigo5164]

It sure is baffling and mind boggling Marybeth. The mighty dollar has a lot to answer for! Thanks for watching :-)

[@connieduncan9429]

It's almost a sin that these "Grand Ladies" fall into the hands of vandals and developers. Makes me mad😡 and sad .😥

[@urbexindigo5164]

Definitely is a sin Connie, many tears shed over the loss of theis one, thanks doe watching :-)

[@cherylmacnutt2686]

This is sooo sad, should be criminal to demolish this beautiful place!!!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yep. It is happening too often it seems Cheryl. Thanks for watching and supporting :-)

[@shawneeb3771]

One of the saddest videos I have ever seen. what an amazing place. It is happening all over America also. Devlopers buying up land and building housing projects and shopping centers. Thank you so much for sharing this it was truely amazing and sad.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Thanks for caring and for your comments Shawnee :-) Very sad seeing this one go down! Yep we know developers are in the game to build things so their mind set is totally different unfortunately. The common citizen just loves these old places....Thanks for watching :-)

[@wendyhou3416]

How on earth does a heritage listed house end up being demolished. Obviously the mighty dollar speaks louder than the committee who are on this register.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Somehow it never got put on and a last ditch request to be put on got knocked back.......bummer. Mighty dollar indeed Wendy. Thanks for watching :-)

[@chuckstarry4018]

WOW, Paul!... What a incredibly beautiful home. Such a waste to have it demolished. You did an exceptional job with the video. Loved the music you choose, and the inserts you did showing days past when the home was in all its splendor. I can only imagine the amount of history that went into this place, and now it is gone. Thanks for preserving a part of it, my friend. As always, will look forward to your next film creation. Thanks, mate!... Chuck

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Chuck! :-) firstly thanks for your support and glad you enjoyed it, secondly I agree with you those real estate photos really did it justice to display its grand old themes! :-) Such a sad thing to see it gone and the history erased along with it. Thanks again for watching Chuck! Cheers :-)

[@RSFred555]

Absolute tragedy, it is a shame what greed will do.

[@urbexindigo5164]

The mighty profit has struck again John!!!!!! Where will it end......50 years may see very little saved.....Thanks for watching :-)

[@HighSierraDawn]

Oh no. Its such a beautiful home too. 😢

[@urbexindigo5164]

Very sad watching it get knocked down Dawn. Thanks for watching :-)

[@faveauxmaite9462]

Fabulous mansion. It's a shame to demolish such a nice place, a historical home.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Seems quality old historical homes are not enough to save a place Faveaux Maite. Very sad outcome. Thanks for watching :-)

[@anitaromero2248]

Thank you so much for the amazing video.👏👏👏👏👏I do appreciate it.👍😊

[@urbexindigo5164]

My pleasure Anita, glad you enjoyed. Pity such a beauty is gone. :-)

[@davepage8798]

Who in their right mind would want to demolish this house. This is just so sad. Do you know the reasons behind it being knocked down mate?

[@urbexindigo5164]

Developers mouths were watering over the size of this property Dave. Unfortunately it was not on heritage listing and through a change of hands it legally met a fate of demolition. Morally it should be standing forever.......lots of details about the whole situation if you scroll through this FB page facebook.com/SaveSAhistory/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAZY0lKIrVSJpp5SovyMmD51Rxlc2HQoH1C-rcJlO2JsFWeAXgcqMOjmz3vXaQzBBPVE_dRiABh8PiS

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

One word why they couldn't waite to distory that beauitful treasure of a home....MONEY. Karma will catch up to folks like that one day.

[@lisalee6496]

Greed will make almost anybody do ANYTHING, even the most unspeakable of acts, if the right price is offered to them.. 😔 The owners of this breathtaking property must have been offered a king's ransom or maybe they were given secrets for eternal life, love and happiness. Personally, I couldn't imagine relinquishing it for ANYTHING less!!!😭😭

[@cynthiashawhan5204]

This place is so beautiful and it's such a shame that it is being demolished.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Wel said Cynthia and I totally agree!!!!!!! Thanks for watching :-)

[@elizabethtorres6069]

The place is spectacular! Why not sell, AS IS!! Look at the detail wood work inside and out. This place was created with love. No graffiti, no vandalism. Just beautifully designed. Why destroy it? I do not understand. Someone, anyone, please explain why? I do not see any major decay, or mildew. No floors panels, no mantels, no windows and dirty pool water. All can be replaced, and the pool can be cleaned. I'm I missing something? Is it termites?? 🤔🔎

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Elizabeth, I think it was sold as is and was sold thinking it would be retained as a dwelling but obviously the developer had plans!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. Such a sad outcome for a grand old beauty!!!! The mighty dollar sealed its fate Elizabeth.....Thanks for watching :-)

[@CalypsoNurse23]

What an absolutely beautiful home and property. It's such a shame that it was demolished. It brought a tear to my eye watching, knowing it no longer exists. Thank you for filming this.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Thanks for watching this one Deborah, yes many tears and much anger over losing this one

[@oceanmist6114]

How on earth did such a beautiful house come to such a tragic end? Was it a deceased estate with no family left to keep it? This is really devastating & such a waste. I am really disappointed that nobody came forward to buy it before it was condemned to just a memory. Bloody greedy developers - this was a crime!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@urbexindigo5164]

The homeowners of 35 years decided to sell and move on but they sold to a sneaky developer..........the place unfortunately was not on the heritage list which spelled doom!!!!!!! The developers had no worries deciding to demo it and put 100 units in its place!!!!!! Greedy indeed Jules! Thanks for watching :-)

[@juliecooper1695]

Who on earth gives permission for buildings like this to be demolished? So very sad to see this has gone... it was such a beautiful home and no obvious signs of decay. As someone else said... this is a crime!! Thank you for documenting this property and showing pics in all its splendour. I love watching your videos and binge watching atm! Much love from the UK ❤

[@urbexindigo5164]

Greed and money make people do strange and criminal things Julie......lol

[@pikaluv43]

that pisses me off such lovely structures such a waste

[@urbexindigo5164]

Waste and history lost Judah!! A lot of people are pissed at this one. Thanks for watching :-)

[@servicedogkyzanna1761]

I watched this some time ago, and have just gone back through the comments. You've done a great job, Paul- with all of your videos, but particularly with this one, to affect people like this. Causing this kind of emotion, is an art, great job!!! Also, thank you, in all of your videos for explaining all of the different kinds of architecture. I was watching a video, yesterday, and saw a fireplace, and yelled, "Federation", and was very proud of myself, because I was right. You've taught me things like that, lol- --Gerri (SDK)

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi S D K ☺ thanks heaps again. I did really want this video to tug on the emotions as this home was tragic loss. Im really glad lots of people felt it and expressed in the comments. 😊 Glad i have helped with learning certain aspects and im always still learning 😊

[@lokisfriend]

This is too sad and it's shameful, there must be money involved that went into someone's pocket because otherwise things like this wouldn't happen.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Well said Irishwench333 pockets were most definitely lined here! lol Thanks for watching :-)

[@kimgrowden6415]

Shame on south Australia. Absolutely tragic. Hope this video helps bring new awareness and can save the next beautiful home. Australia has a track record of destroying parts of our history. We should look to other countries and embrace the old. England Italy and France are steeped with gorgeous old buildings and embraced by locals and tourists alike. Great video and thanks for sharing

[@urbexindigo5164]

I hope it does too Kim. I would hate to think more and more are going to fall victim too! Is there enough on the list???? Surely this one was good enough but it slipped through.........so sad. Yep Australia will have none and then will think oh gee we should have kept some lol. Thanks for watching Kim :-)

[@beverlyjones4020]

Outside bathroom was to shower before getting into the pool. All about hygiene. Nobody does that anymore. People just jump in.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Good call Beverly :-) I did not realize this at the time hehe :-) Thanks for watching :-)