Exploring The Most Incredible Untouched ABANDONED 1980’s Mansion EVER ~ STUCK IN 1983

This home was built in 1983 by Joe Silva (former president of ventury homes and owner of durham building supplies)
The Silva’s sold it in 1994 to the Haynes family, who were here until 2002 when it was sold to the Bolahood’s.
In 2018, the Bolahood’s sold it to Andrin Homes for $4,000,000. the plan is to build 190 townhouses and 53 single detached. this plan also includes a property around the corner which was demolished last year.
As someone who has grown up here my entire life, this was always my favourite house. It always peaked my interest and curiosity to know what the inside looked like, and just this past spring that wish finally came true. I was given the opportunity to go inside and photograph it.
It lived up to my expectations, and was nothing short of incredible. The ornate ceramic tile floor patterns, the large glass and crystal chandeliers, the different wallpaper styles, the oak staircase, trims and doors, I could just tell that this place had no expense spared when it was built. Perhaps one of the most quality built homes I’ve ever seen. it was very apparent that the three families who lived here in the 40 years it stood, took great pride in this home, as it was immaculate as it was when it was brand new.
this was my dream home when I was younger, I always told myself I’d find a way to someday buy it and live in it, but unfortunately, that doesn’t look like that’s possible anymore. And lastly, if anyone has any ideas as to where I might be able to find a copy of the drawings/blueprints, it would be much appreciated! I would love to have a copy of them to have framed on the wall, and who knows, maybe even someday, use them to rebuild the place for myself.

[@tamidelaney45]

Me running to the comments to see if any of the family members have commented.❤❤Please someone get him the blue prints❤❤

[@dannystruble]

You are right, such a shame to see this home demolished. I watch your videos but never expected to see a home of this caliber, just gone! Thanks for the videos, you do a great job!

[@maverickflint1991]

I hope that 1 day you do buy the place and rebuild it back exactly as she was and you may invite me to come see it and see her rebuilt back to her grand self and still be there many many years from now.😊👍

[@etheljones6204]

Nice presentation. I wish someone would suggest to these Developers, instead of tearing down such beautiful homes. Keep them and make them a Club House for the new additions. Most of these properties are on acres and acres of land. They could be a Club House and Possibly Bed & Breakfast/AirB&B to add to the new situation. And NOT add to the Land Fills adding to our environmental problems. If anyone out there knows Developers suggest this. Look at all that stuff that has to go to the land fill and this is happening all over. And Explorers Don't forget your LIGHT.

[@debbiestoyles1141]

Wow, this was an amazing home. So sad it's gone now

[@mydustycat]

I can't understand how people can just destroy beautiful things.

[@lucywear6700]

Ethan I haven’t got past the intro yet and your love for this house is making me so excited about seeing the inside.

[@TSB12556]

Last fall I went to an estate sale that was in a 8000 sq ft home! You needed a GPS to get around! A doctor built it in the early 90's, and was sold some years ago. The new owner ran it into the ground! The taxes are 20,000 and was going on the market for 2.2 million, and a fixer upper! Three furnaces, climate controlled wine cellar, movie theater in the basement and it just went on and on and on. All of us nosey shoppers said it was fun to go through it, but no one wanted to move in! So, keep on keeping on Ethan, and wishing you all the best for 2024! Cheers from Wisconsin

[@renee8096]

You're integrity is unmatched! And thank you for allowing us to join you on this somewhat difficult journey with this property

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hello Ethan, this house certainly was grand!! It's a shame that it's gone. I can tell you really liked this home & I'm sure that it's difficult for you to see it is now a pile of rubble. Some day though you will build it back!!! Thanks for sharing this interesting adventure!!! 👍👍🙂

[@bradsmith9919]

Rooting for you to rebuild it someday Ethan! From watching your videos the last 3 years, I too have fallen in love with 80s style houses, especially Glass Squares!

[@Zahnclassof95]

Thanks! happy new years Ethan

[@kimcooper-pratt2966]

Yes, the entrance was awesome. Love this place ❤

[@jamesjuke7505]

Hey Ethan Great tour of a beautiful home! So sad its been reduced to rubble... One day you will have your dream home! Take it easy.

[@kat771973]

I can see why you love this one! When you bypass a mirror, Mirror Ethan!! Lol and then the Glass block bar!! Wow, just wow!! Someone out there PLEASE find the blueprints for him!!!

[@lindaweitman8564]

You have many memories of this special place!

[@cristinhopkins2748]

You were right! This house was AMAZBALLS!! I feel like if one of the family members sees this video, not only should they reach.out .to you, I think they should post some pictures of the rooms FURNISHED!! I wld SO LOVE to see these huge rooms furnished in the different decades!!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing such an awesome find!!

[@thegypsyalchemist]

I can tell this house is special to you. It's got you emotional in a level you usually don't do. (Swearing, not offended.) So sorry it was demolished. It was amazing. I hope.you someday get to build yours.❤

[@Babylegs_St_Clair]

"Magnificent backyard" was a true treasure in its heyday and prior to demolition.❤ thanks for preserving a home full of family memories and sharing appropriately.

[@clairefunnell8481]

Was a real beauty Ethan. Shame it got demoed. Bummer. Love the house, it's beautiful and elegant looking. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marneshiagilbert7860]

It’s just hard to watch this beautiful house just gone wow this is just sad wow

[@LOOTLESS1]

Great goal, keep up this U.tube channel, and you'll accomplish your goal in just a few years. Do you have a time plan to achieve it? You do realize that you'll need at least four kids to qualify for a home this big. 😃 I wish you much luck, and I send many prayers to you. That glass block bar is awesome! Nice house indeed.

[@patricianolan5053]

Your enthusiasm and passion for this house was overwhelming I loved it too ❤

[@chrisonYTtour]

Another amazing property lost to urban sprawl… love your passion for these places and really appreciate you sharing your adventures and chronicling the history that would otherwise be lost 👍

[@natartz]

Another great video Ethan, but that's so sad seeing it in pieces!

[@kateschroth3304]

Another Great Video Ethan! I hope you will eventually have the money to make this your dream home one day. You will reach your goal! Do not Give Up! Keep us posted

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

I so agree with you. It's depressing to see the huge pile of rubble where that magnificent house stood. Here's hoping you will build your lookalike dream home soon! I've also been wondering...did you happen to take a brick or something with you as a memento? I think I might've, just for the hell of it. Awesome job on this video, Ethan. Keep up the good work!

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

The inside is absolutely gorgeous 🥰 OMG 😳

[@kimsinclair9100]

Love the glass block bar and wall. Awesome! I’d definitely recreate that if we were to put a bar in our basement.

[@thepreachermansalgado9029]

Ethan....you DID Good! I believe you are the forerunner in our community for a new thing! Follow the before /during/after demolitions! Great content that takes us further than abandoned!

[@susiegordon-smith9161]

So sad this beautiful home is being demolished. I really hope you get to rebuild this amazing home.

[@jeriseymour7232]

Your introduction is moving your a good man keep the dream

[@lesliesmith5369]

I love how much you love these properties! My dream home is the other house they demolished in your video it too was an 80s mansion it made me gasp that they would tear down such a beautiful home! I hope someday you build your dream home

[@valbrooks2699]

I really appreciate the backstory, I can’t stand when explorers do zero research on the places. It’s a little long of an intro though, but I did enjoy the video. Thanks 🥰

[@jonellbackman3352]

Another gorgeous house demolished.

[@gailspaw5521]

I enjoy watching You cos U Really Enjoy Exploring These Homes❤

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

Hello Ethan 👋Thank you for another great video 👍❤️😎

[@PRSINPSCA]

What a time Capsule! All that wallpaper border and the Rosie color throughout the house. Very 80's. Straight people with money and unfortunately no taste or style for design. Thx for posting

[@janieclaypool9842]

What an amazing house! I wish you all the success to make your dream come true with recreating this home. It is beautiful!

[@loribranch1961]

So sad happy you preserved its memory. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@valinormons]

Nice in depth video man. Too bad you couldn't have filmed them building the house in 89. But at least we got to see the demise of the place...

[@constancekrischan9967]

Wow Ethan I’m with you. That’s a truly amazing home. It’s too bad. It has to come down every amenity every fine touch. Nothing left. I would love to have been able to see this house and its full grandeur.

[@j53bell]

I can tell this one really means a lot to you thank you for sharing😔

[@Traceyl_77]

It's so sad to see such a beautiful home gone forever. Great video, ethan.

[@brians2026]

Great video Ethan. Thanks for telling the story and all the follow-ups. Hope 2024 is off to a good start for you.

[@lisachaput2014]

😢 I'm sorry Ethan... But I have to say, "this is one of your best videos" because it just proves I've been right about you all along. I'm glad I found you. I'm glad I've had the pleasure of getting to know "some" of you through your videos. This video shows the true testament into your young soul. Thank you for sharing the greatness of the sadness of this "Once was" Amazingly Beautiful house.

[@kathleenstanley6751]

You almost had me in tears for you. I loved the long hallway!! The chandeliers. I hope you get to build your dream home just like it one day - without the waste of space pointless little closet you showed us. I'm sorry you lost this home. Yours will be amazing.

[@crizzy8373]

I really feel your passion for this home!

[@lexismom9341]

Wow, gorgeous!! Thank you for another great house tour!

[@FiveElements00]

Such sadness in the U.S. (if this is in the U.S.). That's all people do anymore, is tear down the beautiful and fine houses to build something modern and new. And people who still live in these beauties, have gotten the entire inside of the home re-done with modern day new stuff. It seems I am the only one that loves these gorgeous homes and architecture. I haven't met anyone else who does.

[@okiecubsfan1961]

He's from Canada I believe so that's where it would be

[@suefink7292]

sad to see another beautiful home torn down. i could hear the sadness in your voice. thanks for sharing

[@ShettikkaWoods742]

Absolutely amazing 😊thank you

[@pamfarmer4750]

That's so pretty on the inside wow

[@Mitzi9975]

There is nothing to say but WOW! It was such a beautiful home. I will say this; the tiny door in the closet under the stairs was a safe room. Thanks for sharing Ethan. Sad to see such a beautiful home destroyed. God bless!

[@cynthiacleaver9742]

Good luck to you to obtain the blueprints and building it!!! This was beautiful but a maze of hallways. I really enjoyed seeing this house and look forward to additional videos on this beauty!! Thanks for sharing!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@natalielauzon1461]

Wow! That was heart breaking to watch it being demolished. Beautiful home! Love everything about it. I can just imagine the Christmas' that were celebrated in this amazing house. Hope your dream comes true Ethan on building your house?!! Love your videos!! 😊🏘⛲❤

[@angelarowe3472]

Ethan you’re such a sentimental, young man. 😊. And I don’t mean it in a bad way it’s so sweet of you to try to bring back something from the past that’s been torn down like this but you have to remember you’re never going to really get it to where it was because of the materials at the time that it was built in the first place you can build a good quality home grant you, but at the same time it still won’t be exactly the same. 😢. I think you know that and whenever you do build your own home, remember it’s all about the details like you brought out and the little details as well they matter. no shortcuts but I wish you the best in achieving your goal and getting your own home and having it built the way you want it to be built but I have been really enjoying your videos and thank you for the intro and researching this home out. I appreciate that you take care and be safe out there.❤🤠

[@fondapassmore5256]

Ethan just want to let you know that without doubt I know someday you will have this dream. I feel it in my heart. You are determined and hard working. Thanks for sharing this beautiful mansion!

[@Lilmissdangerous]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ajwalker6175]

This home was beautiful ❤ I love it the designs how it was outlined. They crazy for taring it down!!! 😢😢💔💔 It just needed some TLC. Love & upgrades some!!

[@karrie1377]

I’m so sorry that you had to witness something you’ve loved for so long meet it’s premature demise. I would have been crying my eyes out but I’m often told I’m too sentimental. It was a gorgeous house though. So much to love about it from the entry foyer onward. Beautiful staircase, the trims the moldings the wall coverings the large living rooms and dining rooms. Those circular rooms really nice. The curved fireplaces were uniquely beautiful. I wonder how they can create something circular from square brick. The glass block bar was pretty neat. It’s a shame you couldn’t have found a couple of those glass blocks in the pile of rubble to save to use as cornerstones for whatever you choose to build out of it in your future dream house. I have no doubt that you will someday have everything you want in that dream house and that you will achieve every success that you dream of. So many things to love in that house but one of my favorites was the tiling in the foyer area. Looked like sunflowers. The house was formal but the tiles were whimsical. Thank you Ethan for sharing this amazing house! You’re always so good at what you do! Take care of yourself, be well and stay safe. And be happy!

[@Mamasita4life32]

Thanks for a really great explore Ethan! The thing i like the most about demolition sites is seeing just how many different materials really go into building a home, no matter how big or small. It is sad to see such a beautiful home that really wasn’t that old be torn down, and i can only imagine how the families who lived in this home must feel to see a place where they once lived and made memories be demolished. Again, thanks for another great video, and Happy New Year!

[@debbiestoyles1141]

Crown molding is beautiful

[@sonjastanger5858]

Definitely GRANDEOIUS, terribly shame to be demolished 😢

[@karensharpe9949]

Great Video Ethan.....I know it was sad to shoot :(

[@janeceeastwood8035]

The flooring and chandelier in the first room are gorgeous! The furniture to fill it would probably cost as much as the house. You’re spooking me, Ethan, with the noise. In the nanny’s bathroom, one would hit one’s head on that slanted ceiling standing up from the toilet. Not nice. The sweeping staircase and chandelier above are beautiful. The one jarring note for me was the curved brick fireplace; that would have to go if it were me. The death of such a beautiful house is painful to me. Great video. Thank you for sharing your most important house. God Speed, Ethan, with your dream goal.

[@kirstykin8260]

Well done on this one, the care respect you showed for this house and all previous owners is something to be proud of . Xx

[@gerbearjones6056]

What a gorgeous home. Your vids are so genuine! Have an awesome day Ethan

[@tigre7739]

It was an amazing and beautiful home! I loved the architectural style, and elements. Forty years is a relatively small amount of time in the life of a home especially one like this! It is a truly sad and depressing thing to see such an incredible home reduced to a pile of rubble🙁. I know it is extra hard to see when it was one that you felt so deeply about. I believe though, that your true passion will lead you to have the home of your dreams one day. ✌️

[@victoriagilarranz6804]

Surprisingly touching intro. You have a stronger stomach than me, I wouldn't have been able to watch it being demolished.

[@katesutton1476]

Great job Ethan as always. This house was so special Awesome. Much luv Carry on.

[@twinbutterfly80]

That was a beautiful home I have driven by it many times too when I lived in Bowmanville and when visiting my dad. sucks it's gone tho. They are taking so many homes here to rebuild condos and townhomes, it's sad that they do this. anyways cool Videos Ethan!

[@judyaimel7293]

Thanks for the pictures

[@JudyRuszel]

You are such a nice young man. I do hope that one day you can rebuild. Love your videos

[@ericagrissom4800]

I'm late but Happy New Year Ethan, I can't wait to see what you're bringing in 2024!!!!

[@constancekrischan9967]

I feel you, Ethan! There is a home like that in my heart and dreams.

[@averymarie7057]

Wow just gorgeous! Thanks for taking us along. That entryway is to die for!

[@lindaberg9960]

Thank you dear Ethan ❤ Other subscribers have shared many lovely heartfelt thoughts and observations re: you, your work, your passion, añd this lovely former home. I totally agree with them. I'm a senior citizen. Enjoy your explores immensely. I am very proud of you, and thankful for knowing you. Certainly hope your hometown/community appreciates you❤ Prayers you remain safe, healthy, protected, and blessed by GOD❤

[@pinkcactus9709]

I hope someday you achieve your dream, Ethan! You deserve it!

[@ronnavarney7318]

I believe u will get ur dream home ty Ethan for another beautiful home

[@sandyg3639]

Ethan, I can definitely understand your passion for this amazing home. It is sad to see that the home was demolished. You have wonderful videos of your dream home. I don't doubt that someday you will have your dream house built. Thank you for sharing this special home. ❤

[@caroleknappsmith9010]

Ya know you seem to spook/creep yourself with almost every viewing recently. 😁 hehe. Beautiful home. Thank you for showing us around. A real pity it was torn down. Wonderful amenities. I bet it was a fun place to grow up in. It was surely loved over the years. But lets tear everything down and see how many houses we can build on 10 acres. Money, money, money. Blessings to you. Stay warm and healthy. 🤗👍🎉

[@angelarowe3472]

This home is definitely a high-quality home. I just can only imagine that they imported the floor tile from Italy. The detailing of the tile floor is spectacular. What a shame.😢

[@cky2k2012]

So so sad. I sat here and cried for you. I know you had so much passion for this beauty. Such a waste of a beautiful home. Maybe one day you'll have the means to save on3 of these beautiful homes.

[@andreakropp341]

So so sad and heartbreaking that this beauty was torn down. The foyer was beautiful with the wallpaper, staircase and chandelier. A real dream home that I hope you can rebuild sometime in the future. I wish it for you with all my heart and thank you for the fantastic video and the sad updates on the demolition. Take care, stay safe and healthy, Ethan. 🙏❤️

[@mavahuth5044]

I know it's not my house and maybe the style at the time. But that house was too dark. With all the green wallpaper etc. I agree with you on all those funny angles. The one little area that you said there is no way you would go in. I was thinking, the only thing you could use that for is a bed. Which I wouldn't like.

[@barbrussell8437]

My heart hurts to know this was demolished.😢

[@margaretyoder4019]

What aritechicual beauty. Knowing you, you will find a way to make it yours someday. Keep it up and you can do it, much ❤️

[@margaretyoder4019]

Love the glass blocks. Keep up the great job, you will rebuild it someday ❤

[@emmacc74]

Aw this made my heart hurt ❤ you can tell you loved this place so much x

[@floriebrown2089]

I find the patterned tiles on the floor a bit much but décor is quite nice, not the very busy wall paper that made the corridor even smaller and dark, lovely use of solid wood and mouldings very exquisite some nice chandelier very big house. You standing with that pile behind you was heart breaking. when you will try to recreate this house there wont be that much wood to work with. Thanks for the video

[@kitlui6225]

Thank you for the tour.

[@kathypellette2509]

Very beautiful place, there is a lot of natural light which is good since overall the wallpaper and flooring are a little too dark for my taste. I adore glass blocks and would definitely have them in a new place.😁

[@Blueskys1972]

That house is what nightmares are made of 😒 those long dark hallways 😳 all those stairs. Not sure how you go into those houses alone.

[@mary.charleneassance7541]

Wow Ethan what a gorgeous home I like the thought of having 10 acres of land lucky lucky people i would love to own this property great job Ethan thanks for sharing happy new year stay safe 🎉🎉❤xo Mary

[@bowiegirl5662]

You are too cute Ethan. What a great video!!

[@angelarowe3472]

Isn’t it never ceases to amaze me on how quickly they can tear these homes down like this. 😮😢

[@MaryMasterman]

It's so sad when the land becomes worth more than the building that it sits on. Sorry Ethan beauty doesn't always last forever.

[@melissastruxness512]

I hope you do get to have your dream home and rebuild the place the way you want it. Keep on and you will get there

[@gailspaw5521]

Love ur hoodie and U look great in tht Color❤🎉

[@reneeg4817]

Another great video but this one has your passion and u can tell it really meant alot to u.. thank you for how u are so nice and kind. I bet watching this being torn down broke your heart😢. Thank u Ethan. ❤

[@janetodowd7578]

What a house 😮 it's huge I can't imagine living there must have been amazing. Please start carrying a light with you so we can see dark rooms. Be SAFE please ❤😊