Exploring a Mysterious Abandoned Mansion

In this video we explore a Mysterious abandoned Mansion. This Mansion is the abandoned Horncliffe Mansion. Derelict since 2009 its almost a ruin frozen in time. In this urbex, urban exploring we go inside this Victorian mansion house we take a look at the beautiful Victorian architecture. Is this house haunted ? Meanwhile outside at the back of the house are a collection of Vintage Jaguar and Mini cars in a dilapidated state of repair. This strange collection of Old Jaguar cars and old Mini cars has been rotting here for many years. Join us on this journey around the strangest of Old houses. #strangefindsinoldhouse #abandonedhouse #Victorianmansion

[@mbaker335]

Often developers deliberately not just let old houses decay but strip out features for sale and wait until it has to be pulled down so they can 'dob and dab' a new slum in its place. A real crime. On another note the number of times vandals smash their way through a premises with no thought is stunning. I saw a photo of a control panel in an abandoned factory with about £2000 worth of switches, connectors and meters on it and someone had methodically smashed every one. Moronic in the extreme.

[@stevejensen2751]

Trouble is with equipment that's been made for a specific task is it has to be tested and refurbished hence making it financially unrealistic, just cheaper to buy new.

[@MartinZero]

Probably what is going on here

[@lee2217]

Most abandoned listed buildings in scotland tend to self combust

[@jonesconrad1]

@@lee2217 a cinema near me did the same thing, pretty sure it was listed and they weren't allowed to demo it. it's now been waste land in the middle of town for about ten years now.

[@alisonlee3314]

Or there will be a fire, so they can demolish it. It's currently up for sale btw

[@10p6]

Nice Video. The problem with places like this, is when they are 'Listed' it means even though they might be able to be bought for a reasonable price, they cost a fortune to fix up to the allowable standards, and those standards often limit what can be done to the building; so then no one wants to buy it. Here, some of the damage is probably done by people stealing copper and lead flashing from the roof, pipes and boilers inside which they can make money from not caring about the damage they do to make that quick money. So as screwed up as it sounds, the house would have probably been sold and in use today it it were not for that 'Protected' Listing.

[@michaelward8607]

Can people like us chip in like we buy together and have it restored, to keep it as heritage so the public to can see it in mint condition. I might be dreaming but it's an idea. Our names would be on a heritage ownership listing and it would save the building if it was worth it. Just an idea.

[@michaelward8607]

Bloody copper and lead collector's . I think I see where this will go . It's a shame because some of these places are so beautiful.

[@4mecurious]

Looks like some of the damage is from termites

[@johnmcdyer7297]

I think you are correct , as I,ve been told dealing with British heritage is a nightmare they just drag their feet ,I.e. nothing gets done without their permission, which can take a lifetime,no wonder the yank who bought one in another video of yours has done diddly squat with the place ,personally I wouldn’t touch one with a barge pole,purely due to the aforementioned assholes.

[@martinjf467]

So true. The owner of one I explored in Wales had "seeded decay" by making the roof leak. We reported it to the local council who then made him take measures to ensure the roof was put back to a water tight state. The surveyor I spoke to from the council told me that it's common for unscrupulous owners to do this because once it falls down "naturally" they can then sell the land.

[@timschultz7597]

After looking this house up online, I see as of 28 August 2019 a fire has gutted the building. Thank you so much for documenting this place in video. Cheers!

[@johnkelly516]

Tim Schultz developer’s stocktake?

[@daftfish99]

So sad to see such a stunning house in such disrepair. Wish I had the means to bring it back to life.

[@MartinZero]

It would be a massive undertaking

[@davidfarmer2049]

go halves?? hehe if i was going to be cynical I wonder how good the roof is /was if the floors have stoved in that quickly. 10 years is blinking unbelievable and one wonders if some thing esle hasnt happened . The dont deteriorate that quickly. Mine was built in 1845 for God's sake ( thought not quite as big). It's a bit odd tbh.

[@heru-deshet359]

If a Trust had been formed by at least 20 individuals before it was fire gutted, it would have been affordable to restore it.

[@passthebutterrobot2600]

It's hard to believe it could have got into such a state from just a decade of neglect, even with water ingress. I wonder if it had serious structural problems anyway, causing it to be abandoned.

[@jesscobb1783]

I really feel for old, abandoned and neglected buildings, to think of how many people lived their lives there..... it’s sad; in a way the buildings lost its heart

[@kohedunn]

Yes...…

[@countesscable]

I always feel sad seeing derelict buildings as well! It was heartbreaking when many terraced streets were demolished wholesale as part of development and improvements. I used to look in at the rooms and actually cry seeing wallpaper flapping in the wind; mantelpieces and empty grates with cold ashes, and visualise the previous life, all the happy times, sad times. All gone. 😔

[@mattdow9039]

If you want to look upstairs, use a drone. Can't wait to see more of that art work. If the walls could talk... :)

[@Spehcktor]

If a structure could talk. Thanks for another quality video, Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Darcy

[@davidfarmer2049]

yes plenty of tales to be told there. I AM into the para , I would nt mind doing a call out there (with experienced mediums of course)

[@SergeiJonovich]

Cool video. Looks like the back end of a Triumph Dolomite maybe?

[@MartinZero]

you would have to airlift it out its so wedged in 😃

[@kenwheeler6150]

@@MartinZero Deffo Triumph. The alternator is Lucas and the radiator header tank is British Leyland. It could be a Dolomite but not the sprint version, may be a Toledo. Don't think it is a 2000 as they were 6 cylinder engines. Today its not worth a great deal but by the time you have finished the restoration it could be worth a fortune.

[@winniegeo]

Oh I wish. Nova from USA

[@SheldonElectricals]

It's a Dolomite, Toledo's had tall rear light clusters

[@SuperRichhead]

I'm glad you were able to put some background information to this building. It's a shame that it has fallen into such disrepair in a short time. Thanks Martin & Conner.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Richard

[@m4xww]

Great video, spotted some Asbestos lagging above the oil tank in the basement. Just something to be aware of in these derelict buildings

[@rogerbarton497]

Criminal neglect. As others have said the mystery car looks like a Triumph, the small lift would have been a dumb waiter. The stone slab may have been a keeping slab, the mass of stone stays cool in a cellar and were used for keeping meat on. Even small houses had them in the cellar. The round holes with the square holes & hatches look like flues for boilers. The boiler flue may have been connected to the round holes and the square ones used for chimney cleaning and to remove ash & soot that collected at the bottom of the flue. They would need blocking off otherwise the flue wouldn't draw.

[@MartinZero]

I thought they were something to do with heating

[@lockout1bikes]

How bizarre went to a wedding there Martin it was a beautiful place very elegant wedding dinner was held in the conservatory pre dinner we were entertained and our friends were married in the room top left as you look at the front of the house. Never knew about the cars though. 👍

[@MartinZero]

Yeah not that long ago it was all still intact. Strange how its gone downhill

[@kdean9537]

Wonderful video...it takes your breath away to see so much vandalism, words can't describe how heartbreaking it is to know there are people who do this type of thing. You can tell it was a beautiful place at one time, it still has places in it that are beautiful. Thank you so much for taking us to see this, wouldn't it be wonderful if it was purchased and brought back to it's former glory!...Take care!

[@ianr]

Excellent video again, Thanks Martin & Connor. Very sad to see a building like that left to rot, must have been a wonderful place in Victorian times.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah proper Posh folks place

[@gracex2593]

Ian R it was a stunning venue only 10 years ago and now has burnt down

[@syborgbabe2788]

Another excellent video. No doubt the building has been deliberately left to be vandalised and then it will be destroyed in a mysterious fire and then the owner can get planning permission for flats etc.

[@MartinZero]

Yes quite possibly

[@brentwightman9367]

Well m8 seems you may be right as 6 months later 27.08.19 a raging fire destroyed whats left of it

[@gracex2593]

Syborg Babe it burnt to a crisp last night and was fully in flames x

[@HenrysAdventures]

Another great video! Looking at the house on street view is interesting. In 2009 it looks like its in the process of being moved out of, there's a skip in the drive but the house looks sound. 2011 there's a van in the drive, the house is boarded up but the wall on the street appears to have been cleaned. Then 2021 is as you found it. The conservatory is still there in 2011.

[@silverstar1964]

Another outstanding video Martin. I've recently found your channel, subscribed and now can't stop watching your older videos. I cannot believe how much this buidling has deteriorated in just 10 years though I wondered if there had been a small fire inside which might explain some of the damage. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next video.

[@MartinZero]

Hello many thanks for subscribing. Yes a fire was possibly the culprit

[@brianmoore7910]

My mam watched you for the first time she said she could listen to you all day she enjoyed the video when's the next one give me my phone back mother.great video again Martin that house is in a sad state hope someone buys it and brings it back to it glory 👌👌👌👍

[@MartinZero]

Ha great stuff thanks Brian. Regards to your Mother

[@MisterAshbrook]

What an amazing place! I've driven past that plot a lot over the years and never realised it was there. There are some potentially valuable car spares there - the Jaguar XJS bits particularly. Made my heart sink seeing the Mini British Open Classic - very few of those left now from a limited run of 1000 (I think). I bet the fabric electric sunroof has long gone. The whole plot has probably been landbanked - a greedy developer buys the estate cheap, then leaves it to rot - and at the mercy of the vandals - then when the time is right, they'll build heap of overpriced, unaffordable houses there. So sad to see, but becoming a common thing now. Thanks for another fascinating video, Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Paul. There was a fabric roof on that Mini

[@moorlandsketcher5746]

Hi Martin - just caught up with this video! If it helps any I knew the chap who owned the buildings and all the old cars behind the manor - going back about 18 years, I even spent time trying help him tidy up! Unfortunately due to confidentiality issues I can't say any more on social media but if ever I bump into you will give you more information. Sadly the manor recently set on fire and is now a burnt out very unsafe wreck. Liked your video and keep up your very interesting informative work - cheers!

[@jillybalfour4207]

Hi Martin and Colin. Horncliffe Mansion! truly bizarre! If the roof tiles were removed as soon as the house was vacated, for re- use, I think that would be enough to wreak the whole structure so quickly. Once, a handsome building. With a view like that, it's surprising no one has tried to buy it............As for the cars??!! You do find some amazing places. Keep it up!

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

Watched 3 of your videos on the trot and now subscribed. Others have said it, you're a natural presenter! Will expect to see you on the telly in the not too distant future.

[@petersheridan2993]

Grade 2 listed means!! This place has just gone to dust. No one will restore because of the building control people swim in bank accounts or spending others money! Rather than saving the building!! Great Vid as Usual !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Peter

[@harrystevens3885]

This is what can happen if you leave a upstairs window open for tens years.Great video lads a very interesting and informative watch. THANK YOU!!! I just subscribed.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Harry much appreciated

[@clagfest]

Another wonderful, if somewhat sad video. I particularly love the old XJS. I still vividly remember Ian Ogilvy spinning around in the white version, in the 1970's remake of The Saint. As a matter of fact, I now can't get the bloody theme tune out of my head 🤣

[@MartinZero]

Ha, I remember the Saint

[@willyvonbusche729]

Very interesting video again mate. But so depressing. As for the decaying it must has gone on for much, much more than 9-10 years. My carpenter experience tells me more like 25-40 years at the look at the fallen floor.

[@davidberlanny3308]

Wot, no teeshirt Connor!! It reminded me of the sort of house that would appear in Randall and Hopkirk (deceased), the original 70s series. Amazing decline from Hotel to ruin in 10 years. Enjoyed the video it reminded me of exploring empty derelict houses when I was a kid!!

[@andrewschmitz9707]

Had to watch again,just something about these big homes that has a fascination factor. No matter where you travel, this tendency to build huge homes so often has the fate of this one. While it is sad,they were often built when little or no income tax existed,a good example by me is a Vanderbilt Mansion. Before income tax,the family literally possessed more cash than the federal government. Great job guys!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Andrew. Yes the house is too big for most individuals to afford or manage

[@spookyexplores936]

Hi mate. I went today. The cars are so strange. The little stream you walked thro has turned into a full scale waterfall. Such a great place. Thankyou. Also I made contact with one of the old owners

[@MartinZero]

Nice one. I take it the old owners as in dead ?

[@spookyexplores936]

@@MartinZero yes mate.got some decent pics

[@josefprinc2939]

Plan for the restoration : clean all the ruble , save what you can save , restor stone walls and chimneys and rebuild everything from cellar up to the roof ( roof also)

[@andrewschmitz9707]

That just blew me away,the home was intriguing, but the Jaguar Cemetery pretty much sealed the deal here. When I was in highschool,my friend's dad had a gorgeous XJ6 in hunter green with camel leather,to me classic British colours. Then the District Attorney down the street had a V-12 Jag,and seeing both here was just a bit tough. Love you guys,excellent work as always!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@gjwestonable]

This breaks my heart all the workmanship that went into building this gorgeous place and family life that went on and now its in such a state its just so sad. I hope someone is watching this and feels a passion for it to bring it back to life , if i had the money I would.

[@MartinZero]

Its recently been torched and had a massive fire Garry

[@westedk]

Hi Martin, very informative video. My friend was married here at Horncliffe Mansion in 2003 I was his best man. Can't believe how much has deteriorated in such a short space of time and the car is definitely a Triumph Dolomite.

[@MartinZero]

I would have loved to have seen it then

[@kgs42]

Tragic. That beautiful house needs saving. The heritage of the North.

[@MartinZero]

Yep it is tragic

[@rougeneon1997]

THE NORTH REMEMBERS

[@llauncher5170]

This building is between Rawtenstall and Edenfield and I remember going there for lunch in 2005. I think the blue paint is from use as a film set. I went past a few days ago and the blue paint has gone. At one time the Mansion belonged to a local car dealer, maybe explains all the old cars.

[@gamingwithcallum6087]

It wasn’t used as a film set. It was vandals

[@achilliaroberso9366]

What a shame , looks like some features was robbed out, Love the pictures and features in this place, great find.

[@carold8308]

Buildings die very quickly if there are holes in the roof. Once the roof goes the rain gets in and everything rots really quickly, such a shame. Loving your vids.

[@ummmusa162]

This is right near my house and I’ve always wanted to look around!! Thank you 😊 I always hoped someone would buy it and restore it but as time goes on it seems less likely to happen 😔

[@spex357]

The daughter of Mr Hardman from Hardman mill down in the valley with 300 looms, died in 1903. Mr Hardman also built Oakhill house in Rawtenstall, which is now a museum. In 1960 to 1980 it was a council care home and was then a hotel until 2009 when the hotel group went bust. In May 2003 it was sold £35,000, In November 2013 it was sold for £115, 000. The blue mini Open Classic is from 1992,1275cc. There was only 1000 made.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks 👍

[@sleepyreapy1222]

Theres a house near our area thats been 'abandoned' it used to be quite nice, miraculously the thing somehow 'caught fire' the homeowner has his finger in a bunch of other local properties and expects people to believe it was arson, yeah... probably by him, anyway funny thing is that things been burnt and left completely abandoned in a state of disrepair for over 3 years now, still no planning permission to knock it down a build a slum hahahah thanks for the video, dead interesting.

[@J4cko999]

Enjoyed that, it was a similar story with two local places (Wilmslow/Alderley Edge), one a pub called the County hotel and the other an old house converted to a nightclub called yesterdays, The County also closed in 2009 and was fine, if a little scruffy and now not far as bad as this. I think a secure building in good condition will last a fairly long time, but older ones that get vandalised/pillaged have no chance. I did think that the car bit may have had something to do with banger racing as Jags were used as Bangers/Bombers and the Minis converted to Mini Stox. used to play as a kid in a Jag scrapyard in Heald Green and nick bits for dens we made in the old RAF base near there, they have a distinctive aroma when decomposing !

[@machinech183]

Given the manner and veracity with which we fight over space and the ever increasing numbers of people... that places as once beautiful as this place must have been are left to decay into absolute ruins. I'm always amazed at how no one would want to keep something like this up. Though it's a wonderful fantasy to imagine life in such a place. Thanks much for showing it.

[@malajusted1]

Shocking at just how rapid this place has fallen into dereliction. I was walking around the attic only 2/3yrs ago. I lived in Helmshore a decade ago and I recalled weddings and prom nights at the place. I've always been freaked out by the creepy trees at the front. Malevolent is an apt description of the place.

[@MartinZero]

Really ? You got in the attic wow

[@deniseb2964]

Fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable. info- Whilst it was a care home it was still known as Horncliffe House however when it was subsequently sold on in 1993 it was turned into a hotel and function venue, being re-named Horncliffe Mansions in the process. The operators at that time were Horncliffe Mansions Ltd. but the limited company was dissolved on 23rd. June, 2009

[@robertmeadows895]

Another interesting video Martin ,thank you !Love the floor-tiles of the old conservatory !

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Robert

[@grahamhall8249]

Very interesting vid. The Jag with the open boot at 20 min brought back memories. We used to make them for Jag at Coventry Presswork in Coventry.

[@Thailandescapades]

Throughly enjoyed this one.. quite staggering how buildings get so delapidated so quickly... superb again Martin and connor

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. Yeah the place is gonna fall down

[@nickhughes9009]

The holes are flues for the boilers with draught stabilisers to regulate the flue pull

[@MartinZero]

I wasn't far of then 😃

[@bobduncalf6468]

Beat me to it Nick

[@christineterry3755]

Stunning ! Amazing how bad the state of repair is....and those old cars...it's like a timewarp...expecting Dr, Who to appear! Thanks for the footage Martin and Connor !!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Christine

[@rydermike33]

Great video Martin and Connor, many thanks. Such a great shame to see such, what was once, a beautiful building falling into terrible decay. And the cars...! I agree with Sergei, the mystery car looks very much like a Triumph Dolomite. Thanks again both of you. All the best.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Mike

[@oddwad6290]

FYI . Higher floors acts structurally like a diaphragm . This distributes wind load to the side walls where they resist in shear stresses . Remove a floor and the building becomes less stabile . Avoid such places during high winds .

[@MartinZero]

Yeah those walls are a shell

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

I had my school leavers disco there in 2000 👍

[@davidosullivan3432]

Was it a rave mate

[@angeladeen6168]

God dammit mate. .. what the fu*k.!! You are defo not invited to my party's 😂

[@andisadler2897]

@@angeladeen6168 Dogging? On XTC Il come, so will you HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@HelenaMikas]

Who ever owns that house is clearly waiting for some vandals to do a favour which looks like isn't far off .Reason being as a listed building it can't be demolished unless .....need I say more .Owner then picks up the insurance .Is how Manchester lost most of its best listed building ...As for the vandals who spray such places I've one word for the but not allowed to write on here ...Two very wonderful places left to the hands of yobs and the elements ...... Good find * nice filming :) Helena

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Helena, yes am sure something like that will happen.......🙁

[@kgs42]

'Go on fire' is the usual term ....... :-(

[@ww2wendal34]

Lovely old building that. Cheers Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Guys 👍😃

[@hbradar1]

Ain't that cold, grass is still green. Thanks for your videos. Very interesting. Be if would do Scotland too. Thanks again.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much

[@Juddx1977]

Nice video Martin, my mates just purchased this house and I've got the job of renovating it but its in a lot worse state now completely burnt out and all floors collapsed in, its going to be a big challenge to complete but will be worth it.

[@MartinZero]

I’ll come take a look 😃

[@grahamerobertson6507]

Just started watching your work. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I studied in Machester and those scenes outside the Hacienda just brought it all back That was a time!. Never Knew the River Tib was under there. Now a bald and semi middle aged Historian , you make me think about a quote by E R Carr 'We view the past, and achieve our understandig of the past, only through the eyes of the present. Good man,

[@FlynBrian]

The ghost of the manor makes an appearance at 07:24. Nice! Great video!

[@ivornappinion9406]

wow 100 % seen a woman stood there

[@bigmort6916]

Omg me too tried to slow it down she is standing to the left as they enter the room very clear!

[@3DGvisuals]

Nope, there's nowt

[@TheRECKLAW]

12:01 you can hear a womans soft voice just as Martin finishes laughing

[@lewis1717]

@@TheRECKLAW I heard tht

[@mainzman7239]

Oh man that is really sad. Very strange how badly the house has deteriorated in 10 years. The roof looks to be fairly intact, if it were gone or badly damaged I could understand floors falling in such a short time. For it to be in such a state while also being fairly well protected from the weather is mysterious. Or is the roof actually worse than it appears from the images we see here? Once the home of a wealthy family, the venue for many wedding parties and now this, paint thrown at it by scumbags and left to fall down and be lost forever. I'll try to skip over the old folks home part, there have been too many cash grab operations to assume that phase of it's life was something to be proud of. Thanks for posting this. Like many I think this video has made me sad and also left me feeling helpless at being unable to do something to save such a beautiful property. Truth be told it probably has a negative value now.

[@cubicinches18]

When we were kids the derelict bomb sites were our adventure playgrounds. We used to also play in Hough End Hall Chorlton, which I believe has now been restored. In Launceston there used to be a row of listed convict built cottages. The owner deliberately left them unsecured and just waited until the dereliction made them fall down and eventually was allowed to bull doze them. Another great vid

[@MartinZero]

Thats probably whats going on here

[@jollyjohnston1984]

Enjoyed the video. What a location, wouldn't have even know it existed if it wasn't for you!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, nor me it was Connor that told me

[@brendankershaw2808]

Hi Martin......The car you were asking about is a Triumph Dolomite. Another cracking vid by the way..

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Brendan

[@whiteeaglewarrior]

Such a beautiful building, sad to see the old girl in such a state. My heart was in my mouth for you guys! Youre right its creepy though, so much so as I was watching, there was a noise in my flat and I lifted like a cat who'd seen a cucumber.

[@MartinZero]

Ha 😁Brilliant hope the noise wasnt anything sinister

[@seane_beane]

Another inspiring video. Thank you this is fabulous.

[@Junk_World_Templar]

Insane how much this place has declined in 10 years! I've been in buildings that have been empty for 30 years, and they're not in this state.

[@MartinZero]

I agree I think there may have been a fire

[@martinfitzpatrick1551]

Hi Martin. I hope you are well. I was just in manchester today and heard that a wooden door under the canal had been opened. I realised that you had previously spoken about it and where it was situated. Anm arrow denoted its position. I couldnt believe it but its been opened and water is now flowing down it. Its amazing and something you may of seen yourself. But if not i thought id let you know and its well worth a look. Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Martin. Video filmed and coming soon 👍

[@martinjf467]

Hi there... I happened across your channel by accident when your recent wander up at Deeply Vale was thrown up by my KZbin feed. Incidentally you said I think in that video that you couldn't work out where the festival was staged - it's a lot of years since I went to the festival and we lived in Ramsbottom at the time so we walked up (it was quite a long way!) to see Steve Hillage who was playing. Where the stage was situated I seem to recall that the first building on your video (with the water course running through it) was visible from the seating area away to our right just a hundred yards or so. And whilst on derelict mills like those up at Deeply, have you never wandered through the remains of the mill near Greenmount? Dead easy access and it's been there more years than I can remember - I went to school in Tottington and walked past the remains almost daily plus our cross country route ran right by the lodges associated with it. If you want a location give me a shout and I'll bung you a pin over. Interesting too to see your video on the canal and the "plug hole" - I worked for years at the BBC on Oxford Road and I used to walk down past the back of the Hacienda to the big wharf or dock or whatever it was at the Deansgate end of that canal. I can also remember before the Hacienda when the building was a big chandlers with a huge boat showroom and even a branch of a SCUBA diving shop on the premises. So over to Horncliffe Manor. I explored this place back in 2012 so I was appalled to see how much it has deteriorated in the few years since. We were able to explore pretty much everywhere with no dodgy floors or gaping voids. My photos and a full exploration report can be seen via the link below. I hope it interests you. www.jarrelook.co.uk/Urbex/Horncliffe%20Mansion/Horncliffe_Mansion.htm Best wishes...

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Martin, yeah Horncliffe has further deteriorated since a fire after me filming that

[@femme434]

Subscribed 👍👍👍👍 Keep up the good work

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@mariogeling2713]

Nice video great place but one thing that is nearly unbelievable is, that it's only empty for ten years!!! 🙄😳😭

[@MartinZero]

Yes strange its got in such a state

[@tiffanilewsley364]

Wonderful and interesting video, you are very natural in front of the camera and informative too! Thank you!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Tiffani

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Nice one Martin and Connor thanks 👏❤️😁question tho-10 years empty-so much damage -bought as a tax dodge? Such a shame its a beautiful house x

[@MartinZero]

Yes 10 years so much damage unbelievable. Thanks

[@jensham1945]

My daughter was married in Norden and had her reception here in 2000. The actual reception was in a ballroom but my family stayed the night in the bedrooms that no longer exist. What a shame it has deteriorated as it has but so fast.

[@MartinZero]

It must be very strange to have seen it then to now

[@anneforster510]

So sad to see a building like this go to rack and ruin. I also went to a wedding there about 15 years ago. I remember the ceremony in an upstairs room and the beautiful staircase. I just remember the place being so elegant and cared for, its tragic how it looks now. Yes I certainly didn't see any evidence of abandoned cars then at all. The developer /owner is probably waiting for the point of no return as to the state of the place. I wonder how many boxy houses you can get on the site! Thanks Martin and Connor for going so I don't have to but please stay safe . That is one scary Hoover..I was terrified 😂

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Anne. The hoover is a nightmare

[@richardgray115]

My guess is that it was badly maintained towards the end, almost the start of its ruin, then when abandoned, the lack of maintenance quickly allowed water & weather inside, & those features already a bit unstable, decayed rather quickly. this gives it an accelerated decay look. Just a guess of course.

[@tomjoad1363]

Don't foreget illegal rave paries and a fire in 2016.

[@BerraLJ]

Sad to see how something like this can get so ruined in a relatively short time span.

[@paulanderson9072]

Hi Martin. Another belting video mate. I used to look after the lift there for a short while, when it was a hotel! Late 90’s early 2000. I cannot believe the state it’s now become! Especially in such a short time

[@MartinZero]

Yeah it must be strange seeing it from both sides ?

[@benjaminparkin3229]

My wife had her prom here just before it closed, I remember the conservatory was set up for the disco. It used to be one of the main wedding venues in the valley. I had several friends who worked there. It was set on fire not to long ago - the roof fell in during the fire so it’s now even more of a mess.

[@jasondean7347]

Benjamin Parkin I bet she has some good photos perhaps of the interior of the house ?

[@simontalbot6088]

Really good. I think I might be tempted to take some climbing gear in and get to that top floor. Iive in Madrid, but did live in the North - miss the old gothic - love your series.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Simon

[@markwilliams6226]

Another great video Martin. I've seen this place in several urbex videos but yours is certainly the most professional. Keep em coming.

[@robertfletcher3421]

This is amazing how much decay can take place in 10 years.

[@stevejensen2751]

Car with intact seats a triumph dolamite

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Steve

[@peteandmaggie8570]

The car Martin is a Triumph dolomite. Great vid by the way.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Peter

[@maryrobins8246]

There's an update done 2019 about a fire there. I found it on Google. A naighbour there said it was a terrible fire! It's interesting to research these places you go. It's really been helpful particularly in Lock down. I think I'll start a journal or research

[@MartinZero]

Keep me posted Mary

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

Yep,Triumph Dolomite. Did I spot an Austin 3 litre "Landcrab"? Something about Jags and hoarders.......a local ex-conservative club near me in Openshaw/Fairfield had heaps of Jag X.J's in the front until the council cleared 'em. Steam loco whistle in the backgrounf near start of vid? Appropiate, methinks.Another blockbuster!!!! Well done!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Harold

[@Dan23_7]

So glad I've come across your channel Martin. I've subbed to plenty of urban explorers who I've got bored with. They seem to acquire tag along idiots who just ruin the ambience of the videos. 11/10 for yours 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Curiosityuk]

I remember DJing in there at weddings etc in about 1998-1999.. very strange to see it in this state. Although most of the functions happened in a marquee which was attached to the side of the mansion..... Great video as always....

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@georgeedwardscott7159]

Its a real shame these treasures have been left to rot like this. Disgraceful

[@jonathanwilde5337]

This place had a fire recently but I was lucky enough to go round before then. I made it into the loft area, very stupid of me as it was so dangerous. The stairs going up had a few steps rotted off and I had to cling to the bannister and shimmey up. Beautiful place, so sad it;s destroyed now.

[@floor993]

Excellent video guys, after goin out of the house and into the garden it gets more and more amazing,shame it’s in this condition. Nice detail about that scary Hoover😅

[@MartinZero]

That Hoover was terrifying 😟

[@cecoya]

Those are some ornamental fixtures and they are beautiful. The double arch doorways, double doors. Shame that it has been allowed to decay like this though. Have a great day

[@iangrange7124]

Hi Martin, Isn't this house an amazing place have been there a number of times with some mates. It's know locally as "Jag mansion" for obvious reason. Isn't it tragic the vandalism that has been done, back in 2016 it was lived in by some homeless men who almost lost their lives when they made a fire in one of the fireplaces which got out of control luckily fire crews were called and put the blaze out. Most of the Oak panels, Door casings and ornate plasterwork has been removed and saved by English Heritage. As you said martin apparently its open to offers around £500.000 and there must be at least one ghost living there.

[@MartinZero]

I wondered if there had been a fire. At least many of the features were saved

[@iangrange7124]

@@MartinZero Just watching your video again Martin and 7:38 you ask Conor to turn his light of and at 7:41 you ask Conor to turn his light on again is that a ghostly Orb floating across the room ?

[@MrVxrman]

Blimey that does look like an orb and the funny thing is their talking about the paranormal as well 👻very spooky indeed. Shame about all those lovely old cars 😢

[@iangrange7124]

@@MrVxrman Exactly if that was just some dust floating about then there would be more of it in the camera shot but that's the only one...?

[@Redandy1960]

Perhaps the owner who went into liquidation couldn't afford the upkeep. It could have been starting to rot while they were there and had to vacate on Health and Safety grounds. As you say, 10 years is a short time for it to become so bad so perhaps the rot had started while they were there! I love the stone work at the front and the old photos of it in its prime.

[@paullatham7774]

Great video again Martin how can a house so grand be left to the elements and vandals such a shame would loved to have seen it in its former glory

[@brendankershaw2808]

No problem mate., quite a few rare old motors there . Going to pop up myself and have a look. although I do believe that security has been tightened up since the recent fire. Cheers .....Bren..

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Bren

[@brendankershaw2808]

Hi mate. Just thought I'd give you a suggestion for a couple of places to explore! The first one is the Monsal Trail in the Millers Dale area. The former main line from Manchester Central to Derby through the Peak District and the second one is the Middlewood way. The old line from Marple to Macclesfield. Would be great if you could do a video on those two! Enjoy... Regards... Bren.

[@Urbexy]

Brilliant place, certainly very dodgy within the main building. The floors being down no doubt takes a lot of the structural integrity away from the main walls. Don't blame you for exploring it though, very worth it. I have seen a few videos from there but wasn't aware of the wall painting. I really wish that was able to be preserved. Depending on its history could well be a museum piece. The car graveyard is very strange, there are lots of theories regarding it, but nothing concrete. fascinating place!

[@MartinZero]

Id love to know why the cars are there

[@johnkelly516]

Same challenges here in Australia although we don’t have properties quite as old.Historic homesteads fall into disrepair as many are in the bush and there’s just no money around to restore them ; and the detail required for Heritage Status is often unachievable by general trades people ;.specialists are rare and expensive and remote locations don’t help.

[@vladthedad]

Great video Martin & Connor. Love the Hammer armchair turn round at the beginning! Complete with very serious look. 😧 Cant wait for next vid. Take care.

[@MartinZero]

🤔👍😀

[@Nikki_Holland]

Another great video. So sad to see an old Victorian house in such a state. I just don’t get it with vandals, they just want to destroy everything, I mean what enjoyment did they get out of throwing blue paint over the front of they house. They’re obviously a bit simple minded. Anyway thanks guys for an interesting video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Nikki, the place has recently been burned down

[@jaycee7594]

great vid martin - Loved the car graveyard. loads of old jags left to rot.....such a shame. looking forward to the next vid.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@hovermotion]

Wow....such craftmanship on the interior details ..what a shame the house ended up like this ...it would need a lottery grant to help with a rebuild...