Totally Stunning Colonels Abandoned Manor House Forgotten in The Mountains of West Virginia

[@joanneehrman6176]

I do not understand why this house isn’t considered historically significant and protected. My goodness it is gorgeous! Thank you Kappy! I literally wait for your posts every week!

[@lechatbotte.]

It requires money.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Definitely would need some money and sadly the land is probably more valuable than the house in the eyes of developers! Thank you so much for the kind words!! Glad to hear you enjoy! Makes it all the more worthwhile when I hear others like these places too! So many of yall have been exploring with me for years and I can’t thank you all enough!! :)

[@joeltrefethren8134]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 Some understand already how BlackRock grift works through Keller Williams. Maui would be a great example , location location location. Its more than just a agenda is genocide to enrich the upper echelons only. Money laundering is nothing new to banksters . What do you suppose parasites eat ? Those pedowood parties are fun to connect the dots on ? You will not be able to save America do you know why yet ?

[@elizabethnorth4604]

The Developer should restore this Historical home & build around it!

[@joeltrefethren8134]

@@elizabethnorth4604 Interestingly enough that's exactly what the Chinese are currently doing to out military bases.

[@nancyspinks9670]

Someone please save this beautiful historical home!!!❤️

[@juliahoyt3162]

You can definitely tell which side of the house that remains standing ,the side that was done in the 1880s ,the modern side fell apart in an awful mess.

[@peggyharris3301]

Was thinking same exact thing

[@johnnyjones5398]

I wished this house could be saved. I am absolutely in love with the entry way alone!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@sarahr2498]

It breaks my heart that this grand old house was defaced inside and just abandoned. The fixtures alone and the doors are amazing

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Couldn’t agree more!! Thank you for watching!!! :)

[@sarahr2498]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 your welcome! Keep up the great work

[@blacksheep255]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!! If walls could talk oh what they would tell us…. They don’t make houses like that today. I cannot believe that this will be eventually torn down. Breaks my heart. Someone needs to step in and restore it… it’s so beautiful!!!!

[@Chrisss2112]

The historical significance of this home is amazing! Thank you for documenting her before she’s gone forever.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Much appreciated!! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@doxiegirl2522]

I can’t believe the town/city of this home would not mark it as a historically marked home and protect it?!

[@sensig_]

it’s very unfortunate. i pass by this house every week.

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Yeah its amazing how the original part of the house 🏠 is out lasting the addition

[@barryhouchin5347]

The shot looking up the driveway at the end….beautiful. The trees and landscaping when this home was first built were probably stunning.

[@peggyharris3301]

I was thinking the same thing, you can imagine the horse and buggies going up the driveway and pulling in front of house.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Glad you enjoyed!! Thank you for watching! :)

[@jennifergarrett6809]

This house should be a museum. It's in wonderful shape. Especially being connected to the revolutionary war through it's owner and used as a hospital during the civil war. Thank you for another great building.

[@rockybernard2997]

A Museum! What a grand idea! the first front 2 over 2 part could reflect the Revolutionary period, the second 2 over 2 reflecting the Civil war period and the third reflecting the 20th century - post WWII prosperity, then everything in America starts crumbling. Our future as a Republic is reflected in this historic structure. A Museum would be such a noble end for this piece of living American history. Too bad there isn't a politician alive ready to use eminent domain to preserve something of the people's history. Instead, they tear it all down and erect an insipid, lifeless plaque, like they've done with countless other sites of historical significance to America. But then, that is America at her finest these days.

[@Dale-j8l]

Totally agree this house could be a museum. Be a nice museum for our kids to learn plus us too. Plus bring jobs to the town's people. I would love to dress up like the 1700s and 1800s. That would be nice.

[@rockybernard2997]

@@Dale-j8l some of the best ways Ever to discover our history!

[@wandamontgomery6030]

Our county historical museum has a similar look to this one. It was a "poor farm" before it was shut. From what I read horrible things happened to those living there. It was restored and you can tour it. It's cool seeing the kitchen and bedroom looking like it did along time ago.

[@clairwaucaush7225]

THIS house is a historic home in a big way. It's from a long gone era, pre- Victorian! Very interesting layout. Designed to let in a lot of light. The amazing part is it's in such good shape. Only real updates are the electric and the bathrooms. It's funny in all these old houses the 'newer' additions are always the parts that collapse and fall apart first. This house really should be saved . I think they started with a house then a year or two later added on to that. I'm sure it had several out buildings that are all gone now. Wow, this is a gem. It would never occur to a 'developer' ( a word I hate) To restore this home and make it the CENTER PIECE of a new development. I'm sure it would SELL, and probably sell FIRST! Kappy when you're in the basements you should always show the ceiling, to be able to see the wooden beams. Their size tells a lot. The doorknobs also tell a lot of a houses age, and also the HINGES on the doors. Wow, again this house should be saved, reused or made into a museum! I can't stand that it will be torn down, of all the houses you've done , historically this is the best!

[@jaclynalley809]

i have those exact same rosettes in my 1871 farm house here in the mountains of SW Virginia. I absolutely love this house

[@susanfaulkner2304]

Take care of your house. Do our ancestors proud at being a good steward of taking care of what they left for us

[@1927su]

Oh WOW already it’s so amazing! There’s just no topping the craftsmenship of yesteryear! There certainly was a sense of Pride in builds back then.. now sadly greed has taken that place; gosh in less than 100 years most structures built today will be a pile of crap tomorrow. That “addition”’supports my point. It sure is good you document these wonderful old places!

[@tishmusso3949]

Another crying shame😥 Thanks Kappy for doing your bit to capture this piece of history before its demise....

[@michellw19]

This house is in the perfect condition to be saved, and it wouldn't take nearly as much as some of the others we've seen. It's a shame our society has gotten to the point where our history doesn't seem to matter anymore.

[@WildwoodCastle]

It is an American shame that so much of our history and culture is destroyed for profit...

[@rockybernard2997]

an even bigger shame is that more people don't recognize the importance of our history or even the corruption in our government by politicians ( and public leaders, you know, the ones telling you to say 'I don't do politics') that are fueling America's demise for their own personal gain. Maybe folks will wake up when there is nothing left to save and their personal slavery is cemented in brick?

[@OliveDNorth]

It's so short-sighted, too; long-term, building well and restoration is more cost effective.

[@gledmonson2243]

Yes, so true. It seems there is little appreciation for things pertaining to our American history. Most people just don't care. Very sad.😢

[@mikemanofleisure]

The entire house that sits on the brick foundation is the addition. The stone foundation is original. When a home goes on the historic register that doesn’t mean it will be rehabilitated. It opens up opportunities for the owner/owners for special loans or zoning changes. It could very well sit there abandoned anyway. Starting from the basement up, repair foundation, HVAC system, complete electrical system, complete plumbing system, asbestos inspection, lead paint removal or encapsulation, new windows, insulation, roof, etc. As a retired building inspector I could go on but you get the picture. If the town took ownership which is unlikely in West Virginia due to economic reasons it would probably still sit abandoned. Thanks for the explore, the editing and the time it took to post the video, much appreciated. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Dale-j8l]

Wow wish this house could be saved. 200 years of our history being torned down. One time civil war soilders being in a field hospital. Bet this house could tell stories . Would be nice if a person with money to restore this house. Be a nice house with lots of rooms big kitchen. Once we tear down these homes of the history of our country is totally SAD . Once tore down can't rebuild them. Sad thanks to the soilders who fought our country back then. Don't think people think about the History of our past.I can shout my eyes see the 1800s in my mind but this house saw it lived in that era Thanks for your video. The view of this house so very beautiful.

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks Kappy for showing this beautiful old home. Such a shame it's left to rot and be tore down. Such a beauty

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@grayx1999]

What a story on this one! Great vid man

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank ya very much for watching man!! :)

[@melissah4515]

I agree with those who say this should be on a historical register. Its age and history of use in the Revolutionary & Civil Wars more than justify it. What a gorgeous old place, such a shame. Thanks for all you do, Kappy. I always look forward to seeing your uploads. Happy Holidays!!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Sadly I believe the house was registered sometime in the 1970’s! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@patkilmurray4702]

Amazingly beautiful once grand old house, but so sad that it will soon be lost forever. Great find Kappy, my weekends wouldn't be the same without you, love what you are able to show us, by far the best explores❤

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Too kind of you to say! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@normanfletcher8332]

Re 'Totally Stunning', Perfectly said. House is gorgeous, well except for kitchen. Just find it Horrid scheduled to be torn down So much beauty & really for it's age in good shape

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Completely agreed! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@BetsyH]

I wish it could be saved. It's stood the test of time with some rich history. Strong brick structure. I don't get why anyone would not want it preserved. Historical beauty.

[@rockybernard2997]

The impression I got from your tour, is that this dwelling began as 2 rooms over 2 rooms, as accessed by that first staircase off the front door. That transom was so generous -a knock out! Later, (but in the same century), another wing (brick built)of 2 rooms over 2 rooms, though I'm unclear what was on the ground level on that first addition, with it's staircase (the 2nd one of the house) tucked discreetly behind a door on the back wall of the structure's first perimeter. Then, a third addition (appeared stick-built)was that 'modern' kitchen and some rooms above it, now collapsed. That basement even speaks to phases of building, from the fireplaces surrounded by fieldstone walls to the basement walls constructed with brick. That landscape will soon be swallowed up by a sea of rooftops as far as the eye can see, with annoyed people coping with controlled, internment camp-like living. Sad when these vistas become the rare 'diamond in the field' but it's happening. This is such a sturdy structure, she's gonna create some heated language when the wrecking ball begins they work, but maybe a quick strike from a directed energy weapon will save them some time and effort. Another priceless gem you've shared with us. They were talented and clever, our ancestors that built this nation. TY, Kappy, for what you do. You do it so very well.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Great observations!! Bet you are right!! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@SRay-or3nc]

Spectacular place!!! This house deserves a total restoration beginning with demolition of that ugly addition! I love the doors in this place. Those doors definitely give away the time period it was built even though I have seen houses built after 1850 with the same style doors. That second staircase didn't really look like a servants staircase. It reminds me of the two staircases I saw in a house recently that were basically the same. I was surprised there wasn't more graffiti. If I lived in that area, I would take spray paint and paint over that ugly stuff!😅 Somewhere in the school curriculum there should be a place for teaching appreciation for these types of places so kids won't so readily paint stupid stuff on the walls or vandalize. Thinking about that main graffiti message on the walls that is in several places, that must mean that you are doing a great job documenting these old places!😂 You definitely are a great young man and I always enjoy seeing what you will find next!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Completely agreed! Remove the back collapsing add on and you’ve got a really solid house still! Just put a new roof on and this place will last another 200 years! Thank you very much for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@1927su]

Just grabbed my coffee! All set for exploration adventure Good Morning Kappy & everyone ☕️

[@dreamseer7]

Such a beautiful house with a grand personality.

[@garysmith5781]

The newer addition is falling apart, the 200 year old girl is standing strong 🙂 Seems to me this should be on the historical register and saved. But no, money, money,money, money!!! Thanks for the video.🙂

[@Riverwalker44]

Outstanding home!

[@rickreese5794]

Thx They really built a Nation😊

[@karenbly3829]

Just beautiful... strength, strong and no-nonsense. It should be historic!

[@pamott1809]

I love when you go to these old plantation houses!! On thing I really appreciate that you do is you get closeups of the wallpaper! I like seeing the patterns that were in style back then. Thank you for sharing your journeys thru the mansions and homes. They are always interesting. Too bad you can't find out about the families that once lived in them. Take care and keep them coming!! ❤️

[@peggyharris3301]

I like the closeups of the woodwork

[@pamott1809]

@@peggyharris3301 especially around the fireplaces!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Shared some of the history of the house in the description about the original family! Thank you for the kind words and watching!! Much appreciated!! :)

[@pamott1809]

​@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773I meant the family name. I know you don't have the time to research and you do find out some of their history. But were they famous?? Is anyone watching maybe a descent?? You do bring a lot of detail into the house and how it was used. I like how each building has a story. Thanks for sharing them before they are gone. Looking forward to your next video!! Take care!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@pamott1809 I usually try not too say the exact names too protect locations from vandalism and thieves!! If a place is gone and burned down already like my last video uplands mansion I will share everything including family names!! Hope you can understand!! Thank you very much for the kind words!! I appreciate it! :)

[@tammybaker6635]

Wow! This hime is beautiful! All that woodwork is amazing! Miss Ruby would be proud that you showed the wallpaper. I think the kitchen add on was the downfall of the home. I think it was built cheaply, and thats why it didn't last as long as the main house. Another great video Mr Kappy! Thanks for taking me along! 😊😊😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Glad you enjoyed the wallpaper!! Thank you for the kind words!! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@sugarfootglass]

I think the highway contributed to the demise of this house too. The noise from the road would be annoying to hear all the time.

[@tiffanyrose8810]

This house is truly beautiful and awesome it would make a splendid Christmas house or entertaining guests great house kappy.

[@jamesjeffreyculpepper1798]

Dude, I need you to identify exactly where that house is and what it’s called. Some historical society has really dropped the ball and we need to let them know about it before it’s too late.

[@mitni4579]

I can’t believe they are going to raze this beautiful house. It is definitely worth renovating. ❤

[@610LaurelStreet]

The little outbuilding was likely an icehouse. The original home would have had a “summer kitchen” outside where they cooked to keep the house from heating up in the warm months. The one room in the basement with the big fireplace was the kitchen they used during winter - that room is called a “Keeping Room.” The room in the basement that’s off by itself and has a big fireplace - that was probably for the home’s slaves. Being built in the early 1800s in WV, they probably had quite a few, sickeningly. It’s a beautiful home, wish it could be saved. I’d put my kitchen in the basement in the keeping room and tear off that horrible newest addition that has caved in. Thanks for documenting this beautiful building for us

[@donnaschmink1801]

I think it was a milk house. Where they put milk, eggs and butter. They have a spring that can run through it keeping contents cool. The walls are thick enough. There is a property in Indy from early 1800s with a milk house.

[@wandamontgomery6030]

Not all southern family had slaves.

[@610LaurelStreet]

@@wandamontgomery6030 no one ever said they did,

[@1989DiscGolfer]

Always love your videos, Kappy. Don't change a thing!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Really appreciate that! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@DD-th2bd]

This is the architectural style that gets my heart racing! Would make a nice little Bed and Breakfast.

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

An elegant home, lovely details. That basement door looks like something out of "The Thing Below". That door is a real conversation piece.

[@terrystrahl6006]

You will never see a home built today with the beauty and detail of a home like this, sad but true. Very interesting explore....👍😄

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Well said! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@timdowen76]

Thanks kappy. Beautiful house. I enjoy your tours !

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@debrademedici864]

So sad this house can’t be saved , breaks my heart so ……. It does have good bones !! Thanks Kappy for a great video !!!

[@ladytess23]

Thank you Kappy for another really nice tour. You always do such a great job!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Too kind of you to say!!! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@anteeker]

I don`t understand why, when they build a subdivision on land like this, they can`t incorporate a beautiful old house like this as part of it. What a major attraction that would make to the entire area. They could even build the new houses to complement the look of this house. It would look so much more unique then all the usual ugly houses they always end up building and they`d be saving a piece of history at the same time. Just seems like a waste to tear it down.

[@shaunbolton4662]

I absolutely agree- to destroy a beautiful and historic piece of a country's heritage is plain-out vandalism at its worst!

[@aprilfool8329]

I was thinking the same thing and it would seem like it would not be hard to save this house since, for its age, it is still in great shape.

[@patriciarussell756]

It could be the community center to whole area. Weddings and party's would be grand there.

[@aprilfool8329]

@@patriciarussell756 Yes, those big rooms would be perfect for things like that. And the rental fees would help pay for the upkeep of the property.

[@krislange1186]

Fixing it up would probably cut into their "profits" too much.

[@scottwilson4149]

As beautiful and historically significant the house is, who would want to move in, or open a museum, or assume the maintenance responsibilities? I assume that most mansions are conceived as personal dream houses, built my the most successful people to enjoy their final years. Subsequent generations have different dreams. Kappy"s videos of these architectural masterpieces, and plain old farm houses, are my favorites. Your attention to detail, without the drama of who died there, etc, allows me to soak it in. These videos are wonderful glimpses of the aspirations of earlier generations.

[@rickhager7978]

What a Grand Old Lady. It's a shame that these majestic homes have to be lost to make room for new stuff that won't last half as long

[@jocelyncallis3773]

Gorgeous house and so well made! Nothing made these days will last lay long! So sad that someone won’t preserve it. Thank you for showing us this

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I’m stunned that anyone would demolish this landmark in favor of track housing. If nothing else, why couldn’t developers incorporate this house into the new neighborhood rather than erase such history. It’s lasted longer than any of the newer houses will. If I had to guess I would suspect this is in the eastern panhandle around Jefferson County, WV. Thank you Kappy for doing a great job documenting this jewel.

[@jared1870]

Such great detailed woodwork inside and out. It is too bad that a developer could not see to restore it as part of development. Not all of us want to live in cookie cutter houses. Thanks for another remarkable exploration!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you!! Much appreciated for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@dombutler7685]

Fantastic house! Hardly anything wrong with it at all, apart from that addition and a couple of the chimneys, it seems such a waste to be torn down for houses that will not last as long as this one. Thanks Kappy!

[@williamcrovo6452]

Not sure if anyone has addressed your comment about the two staircases, but, the front stairs are for family and guests. The back stairs are for the slaves, as this was a slave state when the home was built. This would allow the servants to get around the house without being seen.

[@HELENGodLoves]

Is there a petition we can sign to keep this historical landmark!!?? 📝 Thanks for filming and sharing. In the heavily locked basement did it have bars on windows???

[@jacquetow9914]

What a wonderful house it should be on the national historical listing just some TLC would make it livable again thanks for sharing 🎉😢

[@donnagagne3813]

This place is amazing. I wonder how much land goes with it. Looks like a summer kitchen in the basement. oh; I am in love. Thank you Kappy. You never let us down.

[@carriea6688]

I go by this one alot, its not far from me. Its SO gorgeous. Im glad to finally see the inside!!!! I wish it would be saved. The old brick ones are my favorite.

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Awesome 😎👍 peice of history glad you got to document it before it is gone

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! Glad it’s saved in some form! Thanks for watching! :)

[@darlenejohnson8864]

Wow. What a house. You can still see beauty in it. It saddens me to see old homes torn down. I love history.

[@patriciarussell756]

That transom at entrance! Lovely home! 💙

[@lizzapaolia959]

You definitely find some fantastic homes to explore. That's really sad people vandalized the house. Thank you so much for sharing your videos 🙏

[@jadesilk]

Thanks for publicizing - hopefully someone will see it and take measures to somehow preserve it. It doesn't seem that this one would be a terribly difficult salvage, to be moved elsewhere, at least the original brick portion of the house and some of the interiors: floorboards, staircases, and fireplace mantels. That may leave only about half of the original house intact but at least that half would be saved. What a gorgeous, historic property. So sad when these are just left to rot.

[@crestavernon2995]

Why would anyone pull down a historical building it's beautiful and still salvageable. ❤

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Sadly much more money in building 30 new junky homes in its place! Packed together like sardines! Thank you for watching! :)

[@customscreenprinting]

Urban Exploring With kappy thanks for sharing this video with me i really enjoyed and God Bless and thanks again.

[@janedee6488]

Very cool. Love all the staircases. Wish it could be saved.

[@ckswat77zz51]

Worth the wait Kappy! All the beautiful woodwork. Love the way the stairs split. Tear down that wibbly, wobbly addition. Whoever constructed that needed some help from someone that knew what they were doing. Such history

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Glad you enjoyed!! Thank you very much for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@jennyg2791]

I really hope the chandeliers, mantles and doors ( at least the hardware) are getting salvaged before these places are demolished . I love the old hardware. They were works of art 😍

[@davidlloyd1750]

Nice Historical home, it just goes to show you, how well built those homes were, no water damage.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed especially for having an asphalt shingle roof! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@robinchristmas6448]

You do a beautiful job with the angles and views of this home on the video.

[@sharondinwiddie308]

That was so cool. With its history, I’m sure it’s haunted!!! The carpentry work was incredible. Thanks!

[@lucybieller7604]

Hey Kappy! Great house! Thanks for the tour! Stay safe. ✌️

[@trinketsmusings]

Ugh. So sad to think that this history will be erased. Thanks for taking us with you Kappy!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@deboralintner6223]

Loved this. This house totally should be saved.

[@half-a-man8182]

It's always the additions that seem to collapse first.

[@JasonStutz]

I love seeing these old homes but sad to see them go.

[@bettyeshores674]

The woodwork and flooring is beautiful. And, the bricks!!! The artistry in this home will be never-more known to anyone, unless - unless they are fortunate enough to find your video Kappy. The rear stairs were used by both servants and family for various purposes such as: when guests were in attendance or it was closer access at the time. (I was a docent one summer at a former historic era home (Oakland’s Mansion, Murfreesboro, TN)). It appeared to me anyway that the second cellar was an add-on may have been created sometime between or just after the Civil War. I say this because of the appearance of the rocks and cement used to build it. In all likelihood, it was a kitchen added onto and later upgraded. Just a suggestion… Oh Kappy, I’m crazy about bricks from this home’s era up to the 1890’s! What an interest it would be to hear the walls notes on both wars, just before and after. Relatives certified in both. (Oh yes, I love details.🤷‍♀️) Yes Kappy, I love everything you present in every home making every little detail so very exciting.

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Very interesting home. Built strong.

[@virginiamichel3112]

Another beautiful gem in the rough Kappy! I don't quite understand what happened upstairs with the layout And the 3 sets of stairs but Whatever works I guess over 200 years LOL! Thank you so much for finding these places and letting us have a peek into the past!

[@mythdemeanor5268]

That's a shame they're pulling it down. Very nice!!

[@gledmonson2243]

18:57 It is pretty sad that it is being torn down for new housing. 😢 Thank you for showing it.

[@kathiburns3695]

If this beautiful house is going to be torn down, I hope someone can get in and salvage what ever possible.

[@pennyd661]

I agree this house should be on the historical registration. It does seem to be pretty solid, just cosmetic damage. Too bad someone couldn't afford to fix it back up. It would be absolutely beautiful. Thank you for seeing the beauty in all of the homes you explore.

[@Kimtwister]

OMGGGGGG KAPPPYI LOVED IT beautiful but sad its going to be torn down u did it againthanks bud take care and keeep on keepin on

[@cindymoore2342]

This is beautiful ! Thank for showing us. It’s so amazing that it was built before power tools (and indoor plumbing) and so sad that its history will be lost.

[@Sirshackleton]

Surely someone goes in these old house to take things that are salvageable. Thanks for another awesome tour! You are the best!

[@Sirshackleton]

I notice the additions don’t holdup as well as the original homes.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Really appreciate you saying that!! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@glenyshanlon5112]

Kappy you allways find the most beautiful houses the architecture is absolutely beautiful so sad that its going to be knocked down its way to good for that great find as usual thanks for sharing.

[@cecoya]

This house is still in very nice shape for being that old. It has withstood the test of time even the basement. Don't understand the stairs that went no where though. Some nice wall paper and wood work, love those doors with the panels that ran up and down instead of across. I would hazard a guess that the out building was an out house judging by the distance from the house and being built back in the 1800's, they didn't have running water back in those days. lol Thanks for sharing and you have a great day

[@rickreese5794]

200 years old !!!😊

[@610LaurelStreet]

Not an outhouse - no hole in the ground. Probably an icehouse.

[@clairefunnell8481]

What a beauty Kappy. Still in decent shape. Sucks its going to be demoed. Bad collapse over the kitchen, wow, too bad we couldnt see that from the outside. Big basement. Always good to have anither entrance/exit. Shame.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janelchambers6791]

This is so sad what a wonderful house

[@melodyfisher1512]

I loved seeing the interior of this beautiful home. Thank you, Kappy. I wish it could be saved and restored…especially the original part.

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

In my opinion, this is one of the finest homes you have visited to date. The simplicity, yet elegance of it is truly amazing. Structurally, it appears to be in fairly decent condition and well worth saving. The people responsible for its demolition should be ashamed of themselves for destroying this "historical jewel" of America.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Have to agree! Definitely one of my favorites but I have some possibly even more neat ones on the way!! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

You do a really great job and I enjoy everything you post. This particular home actually "touches my soul". Not only is it a great home, it also has a wonderful historical significance concerning the people who built it, lived in it and occupied it. If a group had been formed to save and restore it, and I knew about it, I would have contributed a decent amount toward its preservation and restoration. It should be our duty to save and preserve our historical past.

[@monicahedges5252]

Its a crying shame but thank you for making sure there is a record of whats left of peoples pride and joy that once was before it becomes another cookie cutter of modern day.

[@JOSIE19643]

Love this house !! Love the layout, fire places and big rooms. Thanks for showing us before it's gone forever ! Stay safe ❤🇨🇦👍

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! Thank you! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@Dale-j8l]

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[@janewasson4845]

Knew l needed more coffee-l read colonial instead of colonel! I hope the inner architecture can at least be salvaged. Would sure doubt that those cheaply built tract homes will be standing in 150 years! Sad that this lovely, historical home will be gone for good. Great work, Kappy-thanks! Hi, Ruby!

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

This house reminds me so much of Norborne Hall, a historically significant property in Martinsburg West Virginia where i lived for close to seven years. It too was built in the early 1800's, with Flemish brickwork, really so many details shared by the two houses. What people don't realize though is how expensive it is to heat and cool these very old houses, they have no insulation to speak of. Plus they have knob and tube wiring, which is very dangerous what with all our modern electrical gadgets. Just love this house though, i'd live there in a heartbeat!

[@610LaurelStreet]

They don’t need insulation with the 12-inch thick brick walls. Wiring is a huge concern though

[@beretta1342000]

What a view! Wow t6hat is just so breathtaking!!!

[@AngelLopez-zo2vd]

OMG... That is one beautiful house♥️

[@kimciesielski8279]

They had so much fun! I smiled the whole video. They did great bowling and playing the racing game; however, Mr Tahir should stick to bring a passenger! 😂

[@baribright5759]

I wish someone would come in and take some of that beautiful wood work and put it in another house to live in