The Incredible Packed Abandoned Sumter Mansion Up North in New York *Built in 1860

[@debbiehobbs]

What a grand old lady! It was definitely a beautiful entertainment home of its day. Large rooms allowing for many guests. I can just imagine all the activity and fun!

[@cathys7087]

I like how they had an electric candle in each window, even in the attic. It must have looked beautiful with them all lit up at night back in the day. Such a gorgeous house!

[@jaclynalley809]

That walker sitting in the room downstairs and all of those photo negatives made me sad but overall a beautiful home. thank you Kappy

[@megfuchs9425]

All those memories just left on the floor.😥

[@Theresawinner]

@@megfuchs9425 I agree very sad

[@SarahJackson-qy2fl]

Some of the most beautiful fireplaces I've ever seen in here, even the slate roof is a beauty. At least the family had a big sale and didn't just leave everything to rot.

[@pattyhamilton9267]

Must have been a grand house back in the day. If they maintained it, this home would still be grand.

[@alineheadlamp1899]

Those stained glass window panels are totally awesome. Can't believe they will be destroyed with the demolition. A classy old place

[@malindahenke5724]

This one just brought tears. I noticed the candles still in the windows. Must have been beautiful at Christmas time. All the beautiful things still left inside. Just sickening. It needs to be saved not torn down. 😢

[@jerroldmcley4347]

I'm glad there was no vandalism

[@lindabruce355]

Hi Kappy, from Scotland. Been watchin for ages but 1st time commenter. The Sumter house is so beautiful. It beggars belief that these absolutely gorgeous old houses are so abandoned. I've often imagined the many many good (and bad) memories there must have been. I wanna house with pocket doors!😂. Hope everybody has a merry xmas and a happy new year. Best wishes

[@lesliewallace9665]

Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

What a beautiful old home! It would take some engineering, lots of money and tons of effort, but it's not yet beyond saving. It just needs the right buyer.

[@joanneclose7041]

So sad to see such a lovely house just crumble away.

[@garysmith5781]

I've been to a few estate sales, it's really kind of sad when you're going thru someones things, who are no longer alive. Usually once an estate sale is over anything not sold is either donated, or sold off for pennies on the dollar. I wonder why there is so much stuff left in this house. I can only imagine how glorious this house must have been in its day. Awesome..

[@joanngreen7059]

Thank you Kappy for all your hard work this year that sometimes looked treacherous. ❤ all the houses. Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤

[@carlashepherd9362]

Wow what a gorgeous & grand old house! Love the fireplace’s. She’s a huge beauty! Awesome video Kappy! 👍👍❤️✊🤘

[@patkilmurray4702]

What a fabulous old house, it's massive, love the shutters and fireplaces and the staircase is lovely. I can see how gorgeous this must have been at one time. Hope someone can save those amazing gothic windows in the attic, well worth saving.❤

[@BettyWhite-rr2wk]

What a beauty! If walls could only talk.❤😊

[@denisecoyne6447]

Surprized no one has taken the fireplaces. They are amazing

[@susanfaulkner2304]

Thank you Kappy for showing these homes. My great grandparents , both sets, lived in big houses in upper New York state.

[@lisacooper3991]

First thing that got me was how far back the beautiful staircase was from the door entrance... I really liked that.. cause usually it's so close to the front door entrance.. I loved the shutters inside over the windows.. elegant feature having them.. and the fireplaces were gorgeous... thanks for sharing 😊

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

These mantles are some of the most beautiful you've shown us, the etching is really unique. There are some areas in this house that look untouched by the ravages of age, but i do wish whomever was in charge of the estate sale would have cleared out the stuff that didn't sell. Just love the interior shutters on the windows! And oddly enough, i once owned the shower curtain with the yellow rosettes!

[@snickersdibene4419]

I bet you that piano in the entry still plays ( at night by itself)

[@restlessrunt]

You really find some history and beauty hidden out of sight for us.

[@christhankyou6452]

What a great house. Anyone would be happy to live there. It’s so hard to believe that people just allow these places to rock.

[@susanmiller4159]

Love that entryway! Beautiful details. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@clairefunnell8481]

Wow Kappy, another home run with this beauty. Love the stairs and the beautiful fireplaces. Should be saved. Nice!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annees9738]

What a big beautiful house with so much stuff left inside. Its a shame that its going to be demolished😥 As always, thanks for the explore Kappy. Happy Holidays to all 🎄🎁🥂

[@margiecooper6045]

Wow! Amazing old house. So cool. I can picture the folks living there. Thank you Kappy for our look at this one!

[@karenbly3829]

Beautiful.... wish the trash would get cleaned out and give it honor. It is huge! Would have loved to see it in its early glory. Merry Christmas!!

[@tammyasbury6517]

Wow ,big on outside,rooms are big ,and yes architect and love the stairs,this has been a great one to see ,great job

[@susanbradley2465]

Thank you Kappy for sharing another beautiful home with us.This house is so grand with Marble fireplaces to the doors and trim and the beautiful stained glass.I wish someone could save them.I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.🎄🧡💚💜

[@robertlyman9789]

Good place for the architectural reclamation people

[@wendy833]

Man, that place is full of wonderful items to salvage.

[@lucybieller7604]

Hey Kappy! This is a beauty! I would live there! Merry Christmas. Thanks and stay safe! ✌️

[@melissaboggs5176]

So beautiful! It’s so sad that it’s set up for demo. You always bring up the absolute best Kappy. I’ve never seen such talk ceilings! It must have been originally owned by a very wealthy family. Wishing you a very safe and a Merry Christmas Kappy! You’re the best. 😊

[@user-randi1987]

What a great place, giant rooms, lots of natural light through the windows and, no fool ever painted the fireplace mantles. Even the out building has a fireplace! I love this one Kappy, Thank You. Merry Christmas you and your family, young man.

[@AIvey-qs1so]

Wow..!! What an amazing house. Incredibly unique Thanks so much for taking us along, Kappy Happy Holidays to yall!

[@Philip_smith88]

Awesome exploration. Gotta love the old houses.

[@jwfinley7808]

All those wood stoves are worth some money. Very Handy to have!

[@juliebabcock4110]

Thank you for all the great videos in 2024. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks Kappy for showing this beautiful old house. It's so big and amazing. Stay safe and Happy Holidays

[@janedee6488]

Gorgeous house. Thanks Kappy and have a blessed Christmas.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

Interesting house- those mantles were all Eastlake in design. The stained glass windows in the attic were wonderful - I wonder if they were salvaged from a local church. I think the object at 21:17 was a cage for a pet hamster. Nice tour, Kappy! Thank you

[@valeriechamberlin341]

I agree about the hamster cage and the beautiful stained glass, probably from an old church, so beautiful!😻

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Yeah it is a shame that place deserves to be saved

[@annieoakley1587]

What an amazing house! The stair case and fireplace mantels are beautiful. I love all the natural sun light in the house especially upstairs. Thanks Kappy!

[@lonwaslien104]

I agree with you, it is a very cool house. I’m surprised to see so much interesting stuff left behind! 👍👍 Kappy!

[@ttop64]

I'm surprised that attic was never used as a ballroom as was the case in some of these huge old homes. Merry Christmas Kappy.

[@buckeyedav1]

Very beautiful such big spacious rooms. Anna In Ohio

[@davestrang8585]

You're the best kappy🎉

[@toniweston4330]

Imagine this beautiful house in its prime! Wow

[@l.l.2463]

WOW!!! I can't even imagine having all that space and light! I'll bet those stained glass windows have some sort of historical significance in the community. I hope they save them as well as those gorgeous fireplace mantles! Just amazing. Thanks Kappy!

[@katmandoo4462]

This place was spectacular. Thank you so much for filming it for us to enjoy. Great work as always Kappy!

[@trishc135]

I’ve never seen such beautiful fireplaces! Thank you, Kappy, for showing us this place.

[@littletroll]

That attic! It’s so fabulous. The stained glass windows are beyond beautiful, especially the group of them on the right.

[@lisalamp3537]

Breaks my heart that so many of these beautiful homes you show us are left to rot. PS.... you make me smile when you look at beautiful door knobs..... and you cringe when you walk through a spiderweb 😊

[@seanmichael8180]

What a real cool big house. Yeah, it would be so nice if it could be restored. Redone. You don't see very many houses like that. Nowadays are especially new houses.Good job Kappi❤

[@dennispellock2359]

Problem is no one can afford a house like this anymore and the people who can afford it would not be interested because they want to live in an affluent area. Unfortunately as the older generations die off, there will be many homes that meet the same fate.

[@fleendarthemagnificent7372]

I love that box of glass insulators and a single porcelain insulator on the counter at 4:19. Insulators are my main hobby!

[@Tricia1969]

Those stained glass windows are beautiful. I think this is my favorite house so far. Gorgeous in her day!

[@gram2977]

What a grand old house......oh if those walls could talk. I can only imagine what it must have been like to live in such a beautiful mansion 100 years ago. And those stained glass windows/doors up in the attic.......gorgeous. So sad to see it just left to rot and now heading towards demolition. It's very cool.....thanks Kappy.

[@virginiamichel3112]

Fabulous place !

[@peggys1140]

Beautiful old house on a grand scale! Such a shame to lose all of that history. Thanks Kappy, great work as usual!

[@Cathy-f6m]

WOW! I bet that place was gorgeous in it’s time. Those rooms are absolutely HUGE, I love it. Thanks Kappy. I wish I could close my eyes for a moment, and see that wonderful house in it’s heyday!

[@radiohill]

Such a high crime a beautiful place like that would ever have sat empty at all long enough for all the dereliction to set in.

[@gledmonson2243]

Such a beautiful old home. It is always very sad to know that something as pretty as this home is is going to be demolished. So much personal stuff left. Thank you, Kappy. Have wonderful holidays.

[@valeriechamberlin341]

Another beauty, Kappy! Love the mantles, pocket doors and all the plug in candles in every window! Kinda dangerous to have them in the attic, but she is still standing! Wish someone with wealth would save her 😢❤ Thanks for taking us with U!😊

[@johncornell3665]

I think the attic was my favorite part. What a cool house. Thanks Kappy!

[@terrioestreich4007]

The one small window on the 3rd floor is where they kept the crazy aunt! I love the house!! I would live in it

[@Sirshackleton]

What a beauty!❤ I’m glad you got there to film before it is torn down.

[@lissasenatra5486]

I loved this house it must of been a beauty bad in the day ❤

[@ricj7517]

Merry Christmas Kappy!

[@kathyv.8296]

Love this one, especially the upper floor and attic. You could make great use of that huge attic space. Very cool find! I just wish homes like these could be saved & restored.

[@melodyfisher1512]

Such a beautiful, well built home. It served the family well. I wish someone would’ve rescued it and brought it back to life. 😢 Thank you Kappy. I hope I dream about those stained glass windows tonight! Stunning! Merry Christmas!

[@shanestachurski9667]

Happy Christmas Kappy. Thanx for your content this year mate..

[@dawncottrell7325]

Beautiful find Kappy !! Thanks for taking us through this house. Take care and stay safe out there.

[@robertlyman9789]

Could have a square dance in the attic!

[@rondathiesen9317]

This house was stunning. If I had the money to restore it I would. So gorgeous.T4S.Merry Christmas and Happy Blest New Year Kappy.👍🍬❤️❄️☃️🦌⛄️🎅🎄

[@angiewelborn3496]

I 🤣 lmao at the bird and then u said something. i ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 love the fireplace at the start

[@deborahlybrand2283]

Who ever put those marble fireplaces up stair must have been a beast of a person. Also the pig on the kitchen door was so coolLoved the shutters in side. Think that would be better than curtains. Unique windows Always wanted a claw foot tub. Very beautiful even in the deteriorating stage. As always be careful and thank you

[@DSkipp-le3gj]

I love this home! I kept imagining how I would decorate it and where I would put the Christmas decorations. It's heartbreaking to know it will be demolished. Thank you for recording what's left of this beautiful home. Happy holidays to you and all the best in 2025.

[@WindyTeresa]

Hi Kappy! Thank you for sharing this beautiful old house with us. I really enjoyed seeing it. My favorite parts are the fireplaces, transoms, and stained glass windows. What a find! The pictures/negatives you found aren’t that old-‘old’ being relative, of course😅. They are slides. We used to have slide projectors which you could load up with slides, then project them onto a blank screen. People would show pictures they took on vacation, etc. in that way. I have pictures my late brother took on slides from the 60s through the 80s. Thank you again for all you do. May you have the happiest of holidays!

[@sonjaroberts2723]

I have always wondered why people painted over such beautiful architectural details.

[@lauracoussens6207]

What a special house. Wish we could see what it was like around 1950s - 1980s. Why don't the families take care of estates? Something may have been wrong with the property and it cost too much to fix it.

[@Jean-sv6kk]

Those stained glass windows need to be saved. They are worth a good bit of money. So sad...was a very grand home. Merry CHRISTmas and a Blessed New Year!!! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@DonariaRegia]

Based on the description I was waiting for the part where the audio dropped out but it never did, perfectly fine throughout the whole video. You could remove the disclaimer if you want to. What a house! So many fine mantles of such high quality and none have been removed. On top of those, the doors, trim and of course those incredible stained glass windows should be salvaged before demolition. What an astounding find Kappy! Thank you for another tour of America's forgotten past.

[@andreapayne316]

Wow what a nice place the stained glass is an awesome find i would have loved to see it in its prime thanks for the explore

[@nancemb1]

Wow, must have been so beautiful when it was lived in! Thx. for sharing!

[@perrycuenot3769]

Kappy I enjoy your enthusiasm for each explore the history you bring with each home and your perspective!! Another awesome explore🎉🎉 The size of the rooms and ceilings WOW

[@lesliewallace9665]

Wow Kappy!! Thanks so much for documenting this amazing home( For historical reference since it will be destroyed).

[@debradoodle]

Hi Kappy! Happy Saturday to you! What an amazing farmhouse you brought us today! As you said, absolutely incredible!! A fireplace in every room, the beautiful woodwork and the attention to all the detail, the slate roof, this was a pretty well off family and they loved this house. Thank you for sharing this with us. Happy holidays to you! Have a super Christmas!!! Thank you for your beautiful videos every week. I so look forward to them. Happy 2025 to all of us!!!✌️❤️

[@Sandjan90]

That stairway is just beautiful. There are still some nice pieces of furniture left which makes me sad because eventually they too will rot away with the house. Merry Christmas to all!

[@Kimtwister]

awesome kapppy loved the old antiques and the stained glass windows were so cooool thanks for uploading my GRATEFULLY DEADICATED FRIEND KEEEP ON KEEEPIN ON

[@elizabethengquist4185]

I love that place! I wish someone would save it! Beautiful!

[@SRay-or3nc]

That is some kind of house! What a shame that someone had to leave it and leave all those nice things behind. I love those marble fireplaces,too! The attic was fantastic. I was worried you would go across that sketchy area and find nothing. The stained glass windows alone were worth the climb. Happy travels!🔆

[@janewasson4845]

What a great Victorian! I hope someone saves the architectural salvage, mantels, and stained glass. As usual, wondering what woodwork lies under the paint, and what all the little rooms were originally for. Thanks, Kappy-and Happy Holidays! 🎄🏠 🎄

[@NativeNYer]

Tyvm Kappy 4 the vid! This one was awesome! What a beautiful home. Sad 2 c it like that. Glad u were ok going up those sketchy stairs 2 the attic.😮. U and ur fam have a blessed Christmas 🎄! Plz b safe out there!

[@acanuck]

This house is a stunner! So many beautiful features. Thank you Kappy. I enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@cecoya]

This was a beautiful house at one time. It looks like they had an estate sale and then just left it to rot. So sad. You have a wonderful Holiday season

[@redneckbryon]

The best way to figure out how high ceilings are. Count the steps, each step is anywhere from 10 to 12 inches high. 18:42, the cinder blocks in the attic, they definitely seem out of place. Very Cool House

[@TheresaDurrani]

How terribly sad. What a beautiful place.😢

[@karenwright9123]

Wish I could get there, I'd buy those inside window shutters!!! Those mantles are lovely{hopefully some salvage is still done} they should be saved! I just hate it all the wood in these old homes is just rotting.😞Thanks for showing it. Have yourself a Merry Christmas!!

[@traciegauntt1614]

Another gorgeous find . ❤