Exploring an Abandoned Mansion eerily left behind - 1970s Decor & Pristine Woodwork

Off the beaten path there's a mansion miles in the woods away from society. The former occupants of the mansion seem to have abandoned the home in 1999 although most of the contents inside are mostly 1970s Era based. The reason for the property to be left behind is still unknown, we enter with respect as we document what is left inside this still amazing mansion that has stood the test of time. What we do discover is an old property filled with the former families belongings and memories trapped inside this beautiful home. If you enjoy the exploration, please leave a thumbs up on the video, and consider subscribing for more historical and exploration walk-throughs.
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[@davidglaum2538]

I is so sad to see a fantastic old house like that just rotting away. They just don’t build them like that anymore.

[@craigbowley6783]

I watch alot of abandoned exploration channels but I really don't feel like anyone captures the places as well as you do. You're a great photographer with a great eye for expression a true master of your craft.

[@KimStogner1]

The woodwork in that house is amazing! What a shame it’s abandoned.

[@ronniecardy]

Car is a Thunderbird my opinion

[@kellykellybumbum]

Yea the Tbird symbol

[@carltonkeys6205]

84 t bird

[@douglasallen9428]

1980s Ford Thunderbird…

[@prestagraber1145]

I agree!

[@mikemichaels420]

It’s a fact, not an opinion

[@moplum]

As already noted by others the car is a Ford T bird. Strictly a VHF antenna in the attic, not UHF or satellite dish. It was common to put TV antennas in the attic. I still have one VHF & UHF in my house attic for picking up local channels, it works great.

[@Tarot-by-the-sea]

I think the decor is actually 1960’s a real time capsule. The clown furniture was totally creepy. Feels like this house is probably haunted. With some love and T.L.C this house restored would be beautiful. The wood work detail is so unique. I can imagine this house in it’s original state, a few hundred years ago, filled with antiques and beautiful things it must have been owned by a very affluent family. Strange that it’s abandoned, it would be interesting to know about the last residence and history of the house.

[@michellewarren5475]

This house is absolutely amazing. It never ceases to amaze me with what and why. How could they just get up and walk away and leave so much behind??? The bedroom with the pink cover on the bed and the beautiful photo on the wall of the lady was amazing. Thank you this is incredible. It is sad to see that it has been vandalised however.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

GREAT VIDEO!!! ITS A THUNDERBIRD..THE CAR,,

[@Nanogrip]

For a while, that mansion had a lot of life in it. Lots of love, happiness, sorrow, some spats of anger here and there, but it was alive with a family. Great find and thank you very much for your work. I get to "travel" and have these adventures from the comfort and safety of my own home :)

[@seand2711]

What a shame those antique furniture pieces are just rotting away. The craftsmanship of that woodwork is just gorgeous.

[@albertogamiz]

I just LOVE your soft spoken videos, they are a joy to watch …❤️

[@gadsdenconsulting7126]

Great content, man!! I don't know if anyone has suggested this, but the titles of the books in these old places can reveal a lot of insight into the people who used to live there. I'd love to see some of the book titles in other places you go! Subbed 👍👍

[@englishwithfitra8363]

Hey I'm from Indonesia in South East Asia and I love your work there you're doing a great exploration.it's such a pity to see a beautiful place like that just being abandoned and rotting away like that.

[@michelledeleonardis]

I love this, but the old photos kill me to just be left to decay 😭. If you ever feel like saving the photos from your explorations, I do genealogy and would love to help you find the owners or family of those in the pictures. I found yearbooks in an attic in a house I lived in and tracked down the owners and was able to send them to California (from NY) once I found the daughters of the late father whose yearbooks they were.

[@Mr.Plant1994]

He always puts an email in his description. That’s your best bet in reaching out

[@moonwalker091000]

What a beautiful old home. The woodwork throughout is absolutely stunning. Its so nice that you always respect these places that you go into. Great tour, thanks and stay safe.

[@debs7871]

Your videos are the best in the genre. You have respect for the properties, an instinct for what your audience wants to see, and a creative talent for photography and storytelling. I agree with commenter below., a master of your craft.

[@Perspective125]

This explore was amazing. I have a deep appreciation for expert craftsmanship with woodworking. Every doorway, window, window seal, staircase, beds, even many walls and floors clearly show that these people had the same deep appreciation for such things. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could know the people to credit for all of this fine workmanship. The books were nice too, Blacks Law Dictionary from years gone by.

[@paulorigo9779]

The opening of your vídeos keeps on being FANTASTIC!!!!!! 😮 It shakes our heart

[@danielb6814]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video! Thank you for all that you do. The car is a 1984-1986 Ford Thunderbird. 1983's looked the same, but had a different dashboard.

[@janmarchand7294]

What an amazing place! Those huge rooms and that beautiful wood work, I bet it was gorgeous in it's heyday. I just subscribed to your channel recently and I'm really enjoying your videos, thanks for taking us here.

[@floridaprepper751]

May the spirits of the people who lived there rest in peace, beautiful old house.

[@theirmom4723]

One explanation for homes like this being abandoned is: In many states when an elder goes into a nursing home and gets qualified for medicaid coverage, their homestead is becomes part of the Medicaid Recovery payment or Estate Recovery. Once the homeowner and spouse pass away, the homestead now belongs to the state. Most of the time the state just allows these homes to rot to the ground and then will sell the property. To fix them up back to livable status would actually cost the state more.

[@blsetter3657]

Why was turning the TV knobs so satisfying? Lol

[@agent_ninety9]

That for post canopy bed with the windows is my favorite room in this house also it has shading from the trees. Imagine at one time opening those windows I'm falling asleep with the breeze through them. Wow

[@rebeccafoltz5033]

I am dying to buy this house, restructure, clean and restore, clear out any potential negative energy. That woodwork is gorgeous - just needs a very proper polish for the most part. Lots of other hard work but what an amazing project that would be!

[@lissanne9769]

Thank you for showing the architectural features in the wood. It's sad that it will all crumble away. Abandoned homes are so weird. Especially when all of the photos are left behind. Take care

[@justuseloveineverything7184]

I love this channel so much I always like the video even before I watch bc I know it’s going to be great I don’t know the creators name but he is an amazing storyteller ❤😊

[@jm1551701]

It always amazes me how full homes and property are just abandoned to decay and that there are no close or distant family members to leave it to, these estates can be worth a lot of money, but now like in this case the house is beyond repair, what a shame very, very sad that this was once a home full of happiness and fun and laughter as well I am sure tears, holidays that where celebrated family gatherings great meals prepared in that kitchen, you did a great job capturing this once great home and your eloquent way of narration of your filming gives much respect to this poor old home, one though has to wonder what happened to her residents ,

[@kookytoots6755]

I love the respect you show on your explorations. I'm binge watching your videos and there's something so hauntingly beautiful about these abandoned places. Makes me wonder how they came to be abandoned and about the life these places once held. Keep up the great work, love from the UK 🇬🇧❤️

[@Lain3695]

A cool find! Its weird though, for such a big house it has a terrible claustrophobic layout. Loved the retro blue sofa

[@mikecroaro519]

This is a result of the 2 story structure being build first, and then the 3 story structure being added on sometime later.

[@amber-leerudge8250]

I love these explorations, but you should definitely be wearing a mask! The long term effects of breathing in mould spores as well as very likely being surrounded by deteriorating asbestos! So dangerous x but so interesting!

[@Ilovevintage77]

This is definitely one I have not seen explored! The woodworking was incredible albeit overpoweringly dark and I can only imagine how much it would be on a dreary rainy day during the winter. But a labor of love for sure. The stark contrast of cleanliness of rooms to trashed natural decay was striking! And the child’s room to me was very odd formal and no toys almost like no child really inhabited the room. Ooh Those clown chairs were not helping the cause either they will give me nightmares waking up next to it!! 🤡🤡

[@Showmesomethingbeautiful]

I so, so appreciate how much you appreciate the items and antiques you come across. Because of what people like you do, I have the opportunity to see these things before time takes them. As ads from Temu play in the breaks, what you said about cheap plastic and fast delivery just feels sadly true of our modern world. The rose carvings were probably my favourite thing in this home. Thanks for making another video guys, so glad I found your channel 💜

[@osenator]

as a book collector myself, sad to see so many books left to rot.

[@ThatGirlOnYourTV]

Actually really sad to see this absolutely stunning property has just become nothing 😢. Another amazing video! Keep em comin

[@Nina525]

This made me think of the older V.C. Andrew's books.

[@Jennifermcintyre]

Appreciate your taking the time to go through and focus in on the interesting aspects. Thoughtful and respectful. Just wish there was a way to learn More about the history!!

[@hi.panorama]

Definitely the wood does the job, looking sensational even years later. Combined with the craftsmanship of the details, it has a truly amazing effect.

[@craigbowley6783]

That old tv brings back so many memories.

[@iamphantomrider]

As always, I love your content ❤️

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very beautiful old place.

[@kellykellybumbum]

I LOVE the shiplap walls 🤩. Beautiful catch!

[@dianeg7580]

I love your videos, this is a really good one!!!! Thanks for sharing it.

[@DianeSmith67]

Thank you ! what a great place, all the wood work there is amazing, the kitchen looks like it was an add on like it may have been the garage at some point, the inside walls of the kitchen look like the outside walls of a house lol , that canopy bed was off the charts i love it ! i could spend hours in that place just looking around there was soooo much to see, its an odd layout for sure but so beautiful !

[@mikecroaro519]

The kitchen was an add on as you suspected, and likely was a garage initially. I fully concur with you. The original kitchen was likely in the room shown at 7:58.

[@dreamerjs]

YUS! Great start to the weekend! 🌸✌️💜

[@Exploring_Under_The_Rainbow]

Glad I came across your channel 😊, Im new to exploring so it's great seeing these type of videos and to pick up great tips to help me along the way. I just liked and subscribed x

[@bouclechocolat]

New to this channel but I'm very much enjoying the calm exploration. Just curiosity and respect for the space :)

[@soniaibarra1926]

Wow very beautiful home!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@urbaxvibes]

Great video! 🔥🔥🔥👏🏼

[@mr.sophistication3232]

Ford Thunderbird. 9th generation. 1983-1988 possible years.

[@Soon-AIPoulsen1963]

it's so nice and calm way you talking about the hole tings in the house thank you

[@beverlygamble4789]

Another great video 👍👍👍👍👍. More older homes if you can.

[@MinaOmega]

As I sit here, watching, pausing, rewinding, playing again, trying to get the layout of these houses down... What are the chances you might start saying 'no rooms to my left on the third floor. First room to the right off the staircase is... a bedroom...' That would really help my desire to 'Sim' each and every one of these glorious houses.

[@mikecroaro519]

You have to watch the video (and others of this same house) many times and you will eventually figure out the whole layout.

[@Maxdekriek]

top notch ...as always 😉👍👌💪... greetsz from holland...max

[@beachcaving]

Very interesting! Seems like you had some "company" following you around "their" house... you must have an open mind and good heart! 🤘🇺🇸❤🤘🇺🇸❤🤘🇺🇸❤🤘

[@chazgeorgebatmanhotline7069]

great explore!!!

[@iamjanel1888]

sooo fascinating, that is a ford thunderbird!!

[@nathanroberts3065]

Great video man. Watching from Wales uk 🇬🇧

[@daysofmylife2652]

Cool! Video 👍📸 keep up doing awesome video on KZbin stay safe ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NaomisAdventures]

Awesome woodwork in the house

[@blackwolf9893]

The things you can find in the forest never ceases to amaze me... I have found quite a selection of mysterious treasures myself whilst hiking in the woods. This is so amazing how you can capture all these places that seem to be lost in time. What state or country is this beautiful, sadly forgotten mansion located in? I bet it served greatly in its day. :]

[@rafavdn]

Beautiful old house!

[@josephineoliver9499]

Thank you. I loved the bedroom with the four poster bed, and going by the other pieces, looks like the lady of the house was very elegant, just 🤔 🪞

[@roselynpratt6204]

Amazing, would love, to own that green glass lamp!.

[@tracyb8193]

That pink bedroom is stunning!

[@tjclarke4604]

The car appears to be a 1983 - 1985 Ford Thunderbird, which would confirm the place was abandoned after the mid 80's.

[@carlbaker7242]

Beautiful woodwork.

[@yvonne5074]

What an amazing looking place. Your voice is so nice

[@dianeg7580]

Agree!

[@xxxmillie23]

This is beautiful

[@patibroomer483]

Super place but it must have been a nightmare to maintain and keep clean...all that woodwork, hard work

[@derekmahon1652]

Great explore, thanks! It was an amazing house back in the days, that's for sure. I wonder what kind of wood that paneling is? Oak? For the amount of decay in some areas, the house seemed mostly solid, like the stairs. I guess it was renovated or modernized in some areas, for example the kitchen design was non-descript. But in a traditional home like that, servants probably did the cooking and those areas were functional rather than attractive. I noticed the plain white staircase that went to the second floor, that was probably for servants too. Weird the shared closets for the bedrooms, and the person in the second bedroom would need to walk through the first bedroom to go somewhere.

[@dononeal3313]

Beautiful woodwork

[@MichaelLee-gb7hb]

Just look beyond the beauty! All this beauty needs is the right owner to do a make over with love and care! My Best, M.L.

[@GirlRiotInspired]

I’d love to know the story of the last people who lived in this house

[@mikecroaro519]

The last occupants appear to be Gladys and Sheila Fortune. They were professional antiquers. They moved to Texas circa 2000. Gladys died a few years ago. Sheila reportedly passed this year. The house was supposedly in the Fortune family for many many decades.

[@mikemadunic7960]

Cough medicine you found may have been from a squatter? Looks like it was probably abandoned sometime in the early to mid 80s. Most of the clothing looks 1970s and the pics looked to be late 60s early 70s. That house was probably already getting to be rundown while the owners still lived there. Very interesting though. Wish we knew the whole story.

[@redneckbryon]

I'm pretty sure I saw a video of this place not too long ago and the power was still on. That missing wall panel from the hallway, it was in the kitchen, I noticed.

[@billshroyer9487]

Beautiful & sad. Thanks for the explore! Btw - that was an aerial antenna, not a satellite. Satellites antennae have dishes. But I wouldn't expect you to know that - aerials are ancient.

[@ForgottenUSA]

Sick Vid!

[@MegsStJohn]

Loved this explore! I've seen a few other videos on this place and I just want to say thank you for not focusing on what was on the floor in the bedroom with the canopy bed. Every other video I've seen of this place has always dubbed it the "satanic" house because of it and it just ruins it for hyping that instead of the beauty the is left behind. As always another amazing video!

[@Zolt_the_jolteon]

Hey! One of my favorite abandon exploration channels also checked out the same place

[@flashesofblack4128]

Great find and I live for this stuff, but did I see a no trespassing sign on your approach to the house? Maybe not.

[@kyler3258]

Seems odd they'd have a 9th gen ford thunderbird there that's an early model between the years of 1983 and 1986 i'd imagine it wasn't a new car when it was left there so that'd possibly put the house abandoned sometime mid 90's. The radio in the kitchen looks to be a generic one from early 2000's was this maybe some ones grandparents house and they had passed on with the house being left and forgotten about

[@tarynmcnee9587]

I'm genuinely curious; is there anyone who procures any of the historic pieces or is it mostly just theft when people find the spot? I'm sure there are so many lovely hidden gems.

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Can’t wait !!!!

[@estilojoh4786]

Eu também 💋🇧🇷

[@explores40]

Cool explore as always I wonder why this house was abandoned.

[@darlenefehr3894]

That is one gorgeous house 🏠

[@FogartyAvenue]

Magnificent.

[@cheesethunderstorms]

I've been binge watching your videos lately and while watching this one i noticed there are some stairs inside the room i think, at 11:29 i wonder why you didnt explore that, maybe it was dangerous or extremely messy, you cant really see in the video but idk just got curious lol loved the video

[@teijaalanko5165]

I need looked the pigtores this familie,,but noo. Everythings lost,,vey very sad an bad. Great historial and memories..Thank you this good video you.👋〰️〰️🛏🛋⌛〰️🥀🍃🥀🍃🌄

[@ScreaminEmu]

Jesus, what a fire hazard this place is. Those TV clicks took me right back to my childhood!

[@JohnShinn1960]

When you don't know a car look for emblems in and out. Thunderbird 84+. 2:13 Good explore! 👍👍👍

[@bekiferguson]

Clowns were unfortunately a hot design theme for kids rooms in the 80s. My baby bedroom was clowns. I'm just grateful my parents moved and I got a new theme before I was old enough to remember the clowns.

[@groofoot]

That house must have 7 bedrooms!! 8-O Amazingly cool place .....

[@Cheetoluv]

Old houses are just old homes. The things left in the home give you a look into a small part of their lives. The nice staircase showed they liked a bit of show with the beautiful wood work. The piano room was a lounging room to gather , talk, read and someone play piano and listen. The little carvings was to give it some style, that they had some comfort in life to be able to have those little carvings. They wanted a bit of prestige of their home. Kitchen wouldn’t of been as fancy especially if the had maids. Second living room would be sit down and watch some tv, not so much wanting to visit. The rooms , bathrooms would be clean and feel one could have a long bath in. Bedrooms are good size so it give a room to relax in and have your own space, a bedroom for one’s enjoyment. You can almost feel the life that was in the house. 🌹 One thing can’t believe is people left there pictures and why not give clothes away , not let them set to rot for years.

[@Hubjeep]

22:18 Finally some electronics! Besides the TV

[@kayfitzgerald309]

the bedroom with all those garish colors!!! 😵! but the area where the green wallpaper is,and the pic of the man in uniform, I do believe that it's brick behind there,and a wood burning stove was there..up top,rite hand side u can see the imprint of where the chimney pipe went out (its black),my granny & granddaddy houses had those! WOW,memories! 💙🧡💙

[@VintageCars999]

Wow, this is a great home, hopefully it will be fixed up instead of torn down. Maybe just tear down and replace the area where water got in.

[@beckyhigh]

The woodwork is hideous! What a lot of effort to look like a 1970s dental office. When he went into the basement and pointed out the workshop I knew someone went nuts with the pine and the stain!

[@rhondazar]

I am interested in buying this home and restoring it. Please PM me and let me know what county auditor to get in touch with. Thank you and keep doing the wonderful videos!

[@andyroid5028]

*That music really kinda makes this situation somewhat sad, IMHO.*