Lonely Spanish Priest's Incredible Abandoned Home - Self-Imposed Isolation!

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STORY
In this video, we explore the incredible abandoned home of Mister Antonio, a man who devoted his entire life to his faith. With no wife or children, his world revolved around his religious calling. He spent most of his years serving as a priest in the local church, becoming a steadfast pillar of the community.
As the only child of a Spanish couple, Antonio inherited this charming house built by his parents in the late 1800s on the side of a picturesque hill. From this vantage point, the house offers breathtaking views that captivate the eye from a distance. After his parents' passing, he painstakingly transformed the home into the masterpiece we see today.
Antonio had a passion for antiques and beautiful art. Every square centimeter of his house is adorned with exquisite furniture, paintings, and tapestries, reflecting his deep love for these artifacts.
It's believed that he led a very secluded and lonely life, finding comfort in the quiet solitude of his home, where he would often retreat to study and reflect after fulfilling his duties at the church.
Upon his passing, with no heirs to claim his beloved home or its treasures, the house was left abandoned two decades ago. Yet, it remains a frozen moment in time, preserved exactly as he left it.
As you step into this house, you are transported into Antonio’s world. Every room, every artifact whispers the story of his life and passions. Believe us when we say, this is a hidden gem you don't want to miss out on! Join us as we uncover the secrets and stories of this incredible abandoned home.
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[@brigittebeltran6701]

The sink and faucets look very updated and modern but this retired servant of Rome had exquisite taste!

[@wildfireintexas]

The sinks and faucets are well over 40+ years old.

[@brigittebeltran6701]

@@wildfireintexas Amazing as they look so upscale. Perhaps Europe is way ahead of American ideas.

[@wildfireintexas]

@@brigittebeltran6701 Those would be considered outdated now. They seem very 70’s or 80’s. I’ll have to ask my friend when her parents did their bathroom that looks like that.

[@Jayapullani]

It was mentioned that he inherited the house from his parents, in this the contents of the house may have also been chosen by his parents and he continued to live in the environment that they created and made their home.

[@ronaldobasilio-im9js]

Ou talvez a Espanha tenha roubado tanto as colônias americanas que deu para muita gente ficar rica.

[@leanneringwell1409]

The picture of the young girl in white looked like first communion pictures

[@paulaestes567]

Yes I thought so as well

[@lisainks2631]

We all look like its a mass mini wedding for first communion.

[@leslyvictor5678]

Yes it is, you are RIGHT

[@sherinbreuy]

the facade is completely overgrown with green plants🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿, very impressive how he lived, eyeliner in the bathroom? He was a priest and married? definitely a beautiful house🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

Gorgeous home. Antonio had excellent taste! And the tables in the entryway are called console tables.

[@anne-marieperjean6883]

Bonjour, très belle vidéo d'une demeure particulièrement intéressante par le mobilier tel les canapés, fauteuils etc .... Merci pour ce partage 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@marlyantoniadasilva798]

Lindo e triste...não somos nada...apenas passamos momentos terrenos..😢

[@imrosieposie2010]

The ornaments, tapestries and furniture were probably his parents --he would keep everything as it was.

[@jendagesse4524]

Wow look how beautiful that is

[@ТаняГущина-й2ж]

Очень жаль, что мы попадаем в такие дома, когда они уже разграблены и разрушены. Там такая старина, она просто завораживает и смотришь на одном дыхании! Спасибо!!!

[@SuzanneReina]

This was a great exploration. As always great care was taken to piece together the story of Antonio. The living room was so beautiful and it was definitely a time capsule. Antonio definitely took great care of everything that he touched. This was a very inspirational exploration. Can't wait to see the next one. ❤

[@patj4952]

So happy I discovered your channel. Thank you for such an interesting tour of a home that certainly does not look like it has been abandoned for several decades. The furniture, crystal, tapestries look to be in amazing condition. I hope someone sees the value of preserving this and makes the needed repairs before there is nothing left to preserve. It would be great if you could do a follow-up on the life of Antonio.

[@ramona_rami5643]

A great exploration, as usual,guys! Wonderful rugs, tapestry and paintings! The old furniture is exquisite! So sad to see this nice house rot away!

[@alessamayasar5174]

اشكرك على مجهودك لكي تسعدنا مع كل الحب❤❤❤

[@zulbiyealasar7510]

Sizi Türkiye den takip ediyorum videoları nızı seviyorum yolunuz açık olsun gençler

[@pammccoy3111]

Hello from Texas!

[@tinarusso467]

It couldn't be a priest house. They have to give it up if they have any belongings to the church. Anyway I found this house exquisite. Great video as always. You both are the best.

[@almamater7860]

No. If it is the family home, it belongs to him. In many towns there is a “casa del cura” , which belongs to the church. The priest lives there till he dies or is sent somewhere else.

[@tinarusso467]

​@@almamater7860they take it over as it happened in our family years ago and my nephew who gave up everything before "They" took over.

[@michellepark604]

In America a Catholic priest cannot get married, but a Pastor can. I was raised Catholic my Mother’s family had French ancestry.

[@vesnaskoric1069]

Bas sam uzivala,gledajuci vas i ovaj video🎉❤,ljep pozdrav za vas dvojicu,,pusaa🎉❤❤

[@НадяПчелкина]

Ребята, спасибо за вашу работу, приятно смотреть и слушать. Правдивую историю тяжело узнать, люди уходят и уносят её с собой, остаётся история, а в ней много тайн. Привет из России.

[@triplejgateguard6915]

@14:52... that is the girl's first communion photo. Not a wedding picture.

[@oraliabarajas8312]

Beautiful home

[@markjeffreyederango6842]

Thanks to Danny and Leslie... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@triplejgateguard6915]

@9:42 We call it an 'entry table'...

[@georginapantoja7962]

Thanks!

[@ЕленаИванова-у8х]

Очень интересный ролик,с интересной историей. А мебель вообще неописуемо красива! И все это пропадает!

[@cynthismanning6397]

I wonder if you'll be exploring my house when I'm gone. Probably.

[@SJohnEastwood]

The marble top table in the hall is known as a console table as far as I am aware.

[@marykennedy2051]

It is a crime that all these abandoned houses contain so many extraordinary pieces. These should be saved immediately, not left to rot. Disgraceful.

[@NathalieMonfort]

J’adore toujours vos vidéos et je vous adore tous les deux, Danny et toi. Le petit meuble dans l’entrée, je l’appellerai « console » en français Le lustre de sa chambre couleur argent est peut être en étain ? Je me demande aussi si Antonio était prêtre ou simplement diacre … Merci pour cette très belle exploration et pour vos commentaires toujours bienveillants ❤

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Very cool 😎👍 house stuck in the 70s is ok I wouldn't change anything

[@F.M.S.]

Boa Noite. Sou do Brasil, fala portuguesa, poderia usar IA para usar a tonalidade da sua voz, para fazer vídeos para nosso pais, iria ter muito alcance, obrigado. "Belíssimo trabalho"

[@vivianamazzellacosmetologa5723]

Mi madre tiene un carrito igual a ese de madera marron oscuro. Se lo regalo su hermana que tiene 91 años

[@verucasalt9182]

Es precioso. Este tipo de artesanía ta no se hace .

[@kathyesargent9088]

I wish you would research more about the people and properties. Who owns it, how much etc.

[@cookiesspirit2329]

Console entrance table perhaps.

[@craigbrown9029]

I love watching your series, as you can see I have subscribed for a while now. Your shows are always informative. Most of all I love listening to your sexy accent its very pleasant to hear. Not to mention your easy on the eyes as well. Cheers from Down Under.

[@rodmanfoodlifestyletv4980]

Thats console table

[@patty4709]

It’s such a shame that all that great furniture is left to the elements. He took pride in his home. I’m sure certain items were left by his parents. The pictures, I’m sure are of his family. I would venture to guess, his home was his sanctuary. So many items should be saved. I’m surprise one of the churches would not have sold the items to help the parish. The Bible was probably buried with his body. He was married (ring) to the church ands his God. May his soul rest in peace.😊

[@BrosOfDecay]

It truly is heartbreaking to see such beautiful furniture left behind. 💔 It's fascinating to think about the history and memories tied to each piece. Many items likely have sentimental value, and you’re right, it’s surprising that the church didn't sell them to benefit the parish. The idea of the Bible being buried with him is quite touching. Do you have a favorite piece of furniture or heirloom that tells a story in your home? 🏡📖😊

[@AsuncionMartin-g5x]

La mesa de la entrada, es una CONSOLA , así se llama

[@LeoBower-p2c]

Open the refrigerator 😅

[@ismaelrivera3394]

That’s called a foyer

[@MalcolmPaulBroyard05]

What is the music that begins @13:00 pls?🎵

[@magnapearl9506]

That place is perfect for my hoards.

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

29:24 Danny :D

[@pamswartz8873]

That's paint for sure ..

[@Teddy-px1dg]

A wall table would be called a sideboard

[@staceygraves4587]

I cant understand if he was part of the church why he wouldnt of at least left the house to the church to sell to help them financially. Unless he had taken out a equity loan and owed alot on it. But then if thats so, you would think the bank would of auctioned it off. Unless they do things differently thanin the US. Such a shame seeing beautiful antiques whither away.

[@BrosOfDecay]

It does seem puzzling why the house wasn’t left to the church or sold to help financially. 🤔 It’s possible he had some debt or the process is different here compared to the US. It’s definitely sad to see those beautiful antiques left to decay. Do you have any thoughts on what could be done to preserve such treasures? 🏠💔

[@evanthea1]

That couch is French provincial

[@HoshArt]

In my country a priest can't be married but a married man can actually become a priest. A priest next to my city is actually married with 2kids. It's been his dream to become a priest until she met a woman and fell in love with her. He became a priest at 47. Maybe this priest is also married just based on the picture, unless it wasn't him.

[@gloriacgiraldog4644]

Soy católica practicante, y los servidores a la religión católica, cómo los sacerdotes, cuando van al seminario a estudiar para ser sacerdotes, juran ante Dios Nuestro Señor, el CELIBATO, que quiere decir qué no tendrá relaciones sexuales de ninguna clase, por este motivo ellos no pueden casarsen Probablemente, en esa casa vivieron mujeres, empleadas del sacerdote La casa es espectacular, lástima qué nadie le haga mantenimiento, ni la pueda habitar Siempre me pregunto, acerca de los dueños de casa, al no tener herederos, por que no hicieron un testamento, y se la dieron a alguien cercano a estas personas, pero al no hacerlo, quedan estas casas en el abandono

[@Pepitadeoro2]

De acuerdo, en España los curas católicos no se casan. Pero yo creo que en esta casa tan lujosa no vivía un cura, quizá sí sus familiares. No es normal que un cura viva con tantos lujos.

[@JudyRivera-q6d]

Do not forget Father Antonios Mather and Father left him the house

[@KoolKitty917]

He was far too rich to be a priest

[@Pepitadeoro2]

Cierto.

[@Jayapullani]

Priests are rich, to become a Pope they need to have wealth.

[@maribelbvarela8238]

I once attended a Priest viewing and funeral. The Priest was buried wearing his liturgical vestments, stole, and ecclesiastical ring. His Bible, chalice and other items were displayed next to him. When it was time to close his coffin the bible and rosary were placed on his chest and the other items were placed by his feet. In Mexico we pray a novena. Its a daily prayer for 9 days starting after the burials. Someone attending must of left his passing announcement on the bed.

[@ecf133]

Y lo dejaron descansar en paz? O estuvieron molestando pidiéndole favores ? Porque en México sois de molestar a los muertos 😂😂 país atrasado en lo que a la muerte de refiere, no sabeis ni lo que significan las Catrinas pero las usais dando y diciendo un significado que no es real .

[@donnajones8330]

❤

[@lynntubilla4898]

In the Philippines also pray the novena for 9 days and in 40 days we visit in cemetery and pray a novena their..after next visiting after one year..

[@Leany7]

Little girl is pictured in a first holy communion dress

[@Christina-tf1ne]

This is probably one of my most favorite episodes that you have done and shared with us. I absolutely love this house. The priests had exquisite taste, tapestries, furniture, artwork, rugs, and so much more. I absolutely love both of you and the work that you do and how you share it with us. I watch every new episode always. Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

[@azzamarwan5476]

I love this 🏠🏡 so much , I enjoyed the video it's nice like always. The furniture is so beautiful 😍❤️ thank you Lesley and Danny for sharing ❤❤🎉🎉

[@Pepitadeoro2]

Estoy muy emocionada de ver un vídeo vuestro en España, porque soy española. La casa es impresionante, parece un auténtico palacio. Mucho gusto, muchos muebles y objetos bonitos. He de deciros que en España, hace unas décadas, eran muy religiosos, y era corriente tener cuadros con pinturas de tema religioso y crucifijos por todas partes. También os diré varias cosas: el mueble que hay a la entrada de la casa se llama consola. Las fotos de damas desfilando pertenecen a procesiones, probablemente de Semana Santa, que en España se celebra en marzo o abril. Otra cosa: los sacerdotes no se casan en España, y suelen vivir cerca de la iglesia o en algún anejo de la misma con modestia y pocos lujos. Yo creo que en esa casa-palacio no viviría el sacerdote, pero sí sería alguien muy querido y cercano a la familia propietaria, que tendría bastante dinero. Más cosas: España no participó en las guerras mundiales, pero sí sufrió una guerra civil entre medio de las dos. ¡Maravilloso vídeo! Espero podáis hacer más como éste en España. Gracias

[@K-bq3lv]

Thanks for the trove of cultural information.

[@Pepitadeoro2]

@@K-bq3lv de nada. A mí también me gusta cuando se hacen comentarios con información.

[@HomeAtoof]

I think Antonio was a military man who served his country and adhered to his religion. A man who lived in a classy and classic house. His friends and acquaintances were very few, but I would like to mention Miguel’s painting. This is a Mexican painter. I love his painting. Thank you, great people, for this elegant exploration.

[@brigittebeltran6701]

He was an ordained Roman Catholic priest.

[@CelesteMeyer-dw5zg]

Priest cannot get married in the US USA because I am Catholic

[@barbaracale1015]

Catholic priests in America do NOT marry. But clergy from most other denominations do marry. The pictures of little girls in white are dressed for their first holy communion.

[@imrosieposie2010]

Yes I agree those are girls who received their first holy communion. And very true priests do not get married in America… 👍

[@brigittebeltran6701]

Not so!!! There is a Jesuit Roman Catholic priest here in my county in the state of Arizona who is a prison Chaplin and he is definitely married because I met his wife. They attend an Episcopalian church no doubt to infiltrate as that's what Jesuits do.

[@stephaniea.5648]

Yes, but why does the man have those fotos. You know what they say about catholic priests 🫢…..

[@barbaracale1015]

@stephaniea.5648 yes, I do know. But even priests have family and friends. Maybe designated a godfather to the child of a friend. Not everyone molests children, thankfully. Formal portaits in a glass cabinet don't exactly give spank bank vibes. Way to make it weird tho.

[@Cheetoluv]

The empty wine bottles was not because he drank a lot. He probably was storing them from the church. By Substantiation of the mass of changing the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

[@steendful]

Priests were well looked after, they had many visitors on a regular basis to their homes,for counselling,guidance, bible talk,etc. I think the woman in the pictures was his sister & the pictures of the younger girl in white was probably her first communion. I wore a white dress with a similar head piece for my first communion.

[@gloriacgiraldog4644]

No tenia hermana, al comienzo del video Lesley, dijo que fue hijo único

[@Jayapullani]

@@gloriacgiraldog4644 - It could have been a daughter from his mother's or father's sister/brother (Uncle/Aunt's) child.

[@neydepedrosa4912]

😊Acho que vou atraz dessa casa e ir morar nela😊

[@neydepedrosa4912]

Encantada com esse lugar, parabéns pelo seu trabalho, amo assistir todos seus vídeos

[@janscorza7549]

Console table or hall table

[@peaceofmind2424]

Maybe a prayer table?

[@thiskiddyahoo]

I think this was the Priest's family home, and his parents had some wealth. The girls in white veiled dress are of their "First Communion" a Catholic tradition. They may be sisters or cousins of the Priest. The fuzzy tapestries are more common from the 1970's as well as the striped upholstered chair/sofa. It was a beautiful home in its prime, sad to see it left to decay.

[@laurielaurie8280]

What a shame that this has all been left behind. I hope someone saves this home or the belongings at least. Its so pretty.

[@silenthillsexplorations]

Cant wait to watch this exploration! Looks fabulously frozen in time!!

[@gloriacgiraldog4644]

LA MESA DEL PASILLO DE ENTRADA, SE LLAMA... CONSOLA... HAY QUÉ TENER EN CUENTA, QUE EL HEREDÓ ESTA CASA CON TODO SU MOBILIARIO, ENTONCES LA DECORACIÓN, TAL VEZ, ERA EL GUSTO DE SU MADRE

[@anagomezsalas6875]

Spain was not in the second world war. We have just come out of the civil war.

[@mydustycat]

My Momma had that same tapestry with the stag that's in the dining room.

[@tammywilloughby8013]

Hello guys, beautiful find. I hope his church is taking care of this beautiful home, it should not be left to rot.amazing home. Thank you for sharing.love from the US.💜🌸

[@ТоняТоня-п5в]

Если дом заброшен, и никто о нем не заботиться, почему нельзя забрать мебель, картины, что бы совсем не пришли в упадок, сохранили всё...

[@micheletremonti2434]

It is indeed called a hall table in entry ways or narrow walkways

[@josephicenogle9443]

My mom called it a hutch

[@jaynorris3722]

Priests don't marry in America. Vicors, or preachers do. The dishes from Japan look like end of ww2 eara. Antiques for sure. Amazing house. Thank you for sharing.

[@leslyvictor5678]

Vicars are Priests as well from Roman Catholic Church, there’s Parochial Vicar and the Pastor, both are Priest, they not Married.

[@leslyvictor5678]

Every Roman Catholic Priest or Nun not Married.

[@taumatarolleston8149]

The photo of the girl in wedding-like attire, she is attending her first communion. So they were Catholics, which makes sense being Spain. The small crystal bowl with claw tongs is a sugar bowl, using sugar cubes😊

[@NombreApellido-mz6xn]

Spaniard here, I wanted to comment on 9:00. Yes, that's indeed a Spanish flag, it's totally normal for us not to include the emblem in our flags. I don't really know why, never thought about it. I guess it's because we had three different emblems from 1977 to 1981, but it's just an hypothesis.

[@isabelmorais8319]

Curto muito seu trabalho, é maravilhoso e como sou apaixonada por essas relíquias, viajo em tudo que é mostrado, fico a imaginar como foi a vida das pessoas que viviam na época. Isabel-Brasil

[@QuovadisDomine317]

It illustrates the corruption of Roman Catholicism. The priest lived like a royal family

[@tishgoss9259]

The picture of the young girls in white fancy dresses are girls at their First Communions. When you reach a certain age in the Catholic Religion you have a ceremony to be able to receive the sacrament during the Mass at church on Sundays and other religious ceremonies.

[@annettepurtle3757]

Love,love the dinning room, it’s so charming 😊

[@Milunamisol9617]

He was married in secret that’s why he was in the middle of nowhere

[@JohnAllsopp-jk2mn]

Half moon Console table in the entryway. We have more modern one with a polished wood top and wrought iron stand.

[@Kimberly-r9p]

Beautiful home you both do an amazing job together. Loved this video.

[@stephaniea.5648]

He probably passed away sleeping. I mean it would make sence since the death note is on his bed.

[@milenaosorio8762]

Yemen, Siria, no Palestine?

[@ЕленаМакарова-з3ф]

Стол в прихожей называется консоль.

[@Mithras444]

Episcopal Priests can marry. That would be the UK and the US. Those are pics of confirmation, he was probably the Priest that confirmed them.

[@imrosieposie2010]

The ladies are not in a parade per se it’s a religious procession for a holy day, a saint’s feast day or more likely Christ. ❤❤

[@saehtex1]

I think he was married and not a priest. The photo of the priest may have been a family member or local priest blessing the couple. The little girl in the communion dress was probably their only child. That's the way I'm reading it. Priests usually live on church property in the rectory. That's why I'm thinking he was not a priest. The wedding pictures seem to be the couple who lived there.

[@MariaBellaUren-b1p]

Not nice in outside but wow inside is soo neat and clean doesn’t look like abandoned house.

[@Garfield2026]

Lots of antiques and the stuff is really unique that's really too bad it all got left behind

[@Germanpussi]

Wow love it , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Koal548-q8e]

레슬님 대니님 항상 고마워요 타임캡슐 보는것같아 좋아요 감사합니다❤❤❤❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@careyh38]

Beautiful room! 🎉 Can't wait to see the rest of it. ❤

[@nancyvolker3342]

he could have been a priest later in life

[@wilmaburrgooch981]

Should have left the house to the church

[@ГульжиянСейтмеметова]

Привет Лэсли и Дэнни! Ваш канал попался в рекомендованных. Как круто смотреть на зарубежные заброшки. Это просто Вау 👍 Хорошо, что на вашем канале есть субтитры и я могу читать и смотреть ваше впечатляющее видео. С меня лайк и подписка. А вашему каналу желаю процветания и побольше подписчиков.

[@nurshark10]

Beautiful house! Thanks for sharing this!

[@dorotka1123]

Dziękuję za piękne miejsca które mogę ogladac

[@paulafacundo648]

Saludos desde Alabama tenía una casa muy bonita y grande

[@BatchelderPatrick]

No pics of him in a priest collar; you sure he was a priest? This was his parent's house? His mother must have decorated it and had many married friends to the house. More history about this guy will show the truth.

[@Bluerose888]

I'm sure a lot of the things left were his parents things.

[@dolceluli]

L'abbigliamento religioso nella foto del signor Antonio, è quello da diacono non prete e si può diventarlo anche da sposati.

[@evabojtos1978]

❤😊❤😊❤

[@deenacastle7321]

Thank you for all the videos 40:49