Beautiful Abandoned Manor House from the 1800’s Remodeled for Commercial Use & Forgotten

First place is an old farmhouse built in the mid 1800’s down south, I filmed both these videos years ago and subsequently forgot about them. The second larger house was built around 1860-1870 in the mountains of New York. It features a large 3 story tower in the center of the house with a fantastic view of the area from the top. Unfortunately most of the inside has been remodeled for commercial use and majority of the old details of the house are gone. Still an eye catching place. Figured I’d share this forgotten video of these forgotten places. Thanks for watching. Like and leave a comment if you enjoyed. Thank you.

[@WildwoodCastle]

The wavy glass with little bubbles in places is called cylinder glass... It was blown into a cylinder-shaped bubble.. then reheated.. cut and laid flat... Once set.. it was cut to the size and shape needed... I have some in my farmhouse... Machine-rolled glass replaced it in the very early 1900s...

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@WildwoodCastle How cool! Thank you for sharing! Much appreciated for watching!! :)

[@debralavorata546]

Even though its remodeled,im glad that it was saved,its history preserved,and the outside was saved,very beautiful

[@lornahardin4563]

It's so nice to see clean walls free of graffiti. Beautiful old places and a shame they took the history from the second one.

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

One thing I really enjoy about Kappy's videos is that he's the only person exploring the houses he shows his viewers. Other "explorers" go tramping through houses in groups who loudly talk over each others' narratives and then tell other "explorers" of their locations, so you end up seeing half a dozen videos of the same house! Others also manhandle the items left in abandoned houses like they're at an estate sale and not in the museum of someone's life! No respect from or for them! Additionally, most other "exploeres" rely on the public's current fascination with the paranormal to garner views. Not Kappy! Should he disturb a spirit, he is respectful and doesn't freak himself and his fans out. He just moves on. Kappy doesn't rely on such sensationalism, but on architectural details and historical information to bring in viewers as that is what he knows serious viewers want to see. Kappy has set the gold standard for urban exploring for years and he will hopefully continue doing so for years to come! He is, quite simply, the best at his chosen profession! Long live the King of Urban Exploring!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@ittybittykittymama7582 That is too kind of you to say! I really really appreciate it!! Glad you still enjoy the videos!! Couldn’t show these places without yall! Thank you very much for saying that and watching!! :)

[@AnnCrawford-i1c]

I wholeheartedly agree with your assertion. Kappy shows these houses a degree of respect seldom seen in our society today. I don't watch any other urban explorers.

[@NativeNYer]

Ikr!? Kappys gotta do this for many yrs 2 come!

[@user-randi1987]

Kappy is the BEST at what he does. He's a kind, respectful young man

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

I totally agree,I love his explores ,especially these older places with character,wood floors,solid wood doors , porcelain door knobs ,if only walls could talk.👍🇺🇸❤️

[@kk-bootsie]

Psst, thanks for always showing the door hardware. 💗

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@kk-bootsie Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching! :)

[@MargaretFranklin-jy9wi]

Both beautiful places and graffiti free!!! Thank you for the tour❤

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@MargaretFranklin-jy9wi Much appreciated for watching!! :)

[@lauraweers3229]

I love the outside of the second one. It has remarkable craftsmanship.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@lauraweers3229 Me too! That tower in the center is eye catching! Thanks for watching! :)

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks Kappy for showing this home the remodeling ruined the antiquity of the original home.

[@DonariaRegia]

The first one has the coveted second story porch, perfect for evenings with a drink and a breeze while the sun goes down. Also great for a Christmas display area. That second one was like a fever dream, a modern iteration of the Winchester house.

[@tammybaker6635]

2fer's! Yeah. That 1st house was trying to tell you to step lightly. Hope you have someone to call should you ever fall through! 😮 The 2nd place, all I can do is shake my head. They totally destroyed a beautiful old home. Nothing left but the memories. #1 house at least had some of the beauty left. Another great video Mr Kappy! Thanks for taking me along!😊😊😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@tammybaker6635 Agreed! Always unfortunate when the house has been remodeled to a point you can’t even see the old house! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@rhondajohnston6476]

What a Beauty! Thank you Kappy. Stay safe and enjoy your Holidays 🎉😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@rhondajohnston6476 Thank you! Same to yourself! :)

[@sarahmoller9716]

I was so happy when you went all the way to the top of the remodeled house. On a stormy day, a person will be in the clouds it's so high. Please watch those crumbly floors always. Even with no basement, you can do mega damage when the foot goes thru the floor. Stay safe Kappy.

[@johncornell3665]

Amazing old house. Would have been cool to see it in its glory. Thanks Kappy

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@johncornell3665 Me too! Thank ya for watching! :)

[@carlashepherd9362]

Sad these once grand home’s are left to rot away! What was done to the 2nd home is criminal! Awesome video as always Kappy! 👍👍❤️✊🤘

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@carlashepherd9362 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@Theresawinner]

two great old houses why are the old house so much more interesting? Thanks, Kappy for posting these they are great 😇😇😇😁😁😁 Hope you have a great Holiday

[@susanbradley2465]

Thank you Kappy for showing us these beautiful homes.The first one reminded me of my aunts house in Roxboro,N.C. Besides the bathroom she didn't have one inside the house. The second one would have been beautiful back in her day.The third floor tower windows with the views all around was beautiful.You will always be the best in my book.💙

[@libertygiveme1987]

That BEAUTIFUL OLD STRUCTURE!!!! Can you IMAGINE what it was like in its HAY DAY?! Thanks for taking us along Kappy!!!! The surrounding are ALWAYS GORGEOUS!!!! Wish I knew where you taped some of these! PLEASE be careful, some of those floors looked as if they were CRUMBLING!!!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@libertygiveme1987 i usually share it in description! This one I filmed years ago, i remember the big house was New York and other maybe Virginia. Thanks for watching!

[@mindyslater2526]

Seeing renovations is encouraging to us that are going to strive to save at least one of these beauties

[@customscreenprinting]

thanks for sharing this video with me it was a reall good Explore. and i gave you a thumbs up and shared you out on my community tab and God Bless.

[@cecoya]

They are both beautiful and could be saved. Even though the floor was collapsing in the first one that one is my favorite. It still had the leaded glass and a couple of the original fireplaces in it that can be fixed. The 2nd one is like an open space that you can design any way you want. Thanks for sharing. You have a great da

[@jefflawrentz1624]

The first house was definitely my favorite. But it’s a shame that the first floor seemed like it was a feast for termites. The second house would have been interesting to see before such extensive remodeling. Thanks for taking us along in the explore!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@jefflawrentz1624 agreed wish i could’ve seen the second before it was remodeled! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@trishc135]

I always find it interesting when the first floor is in worse shape than the above floors. Dampness? Thank you for sharing, Kappy! By the way, that was beautiful scenery around that first house.

[@katharine5606]

I was wondering why the first floor in the first house was worse than the upstairs too. The second building was strange. It would be interesting to know more about the houses. Thanks for the nature shots- just lovely.

[@Phoenix-oy3wq]

The Widows Walk looks nice👍

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

Thanks for this middle of the week treat, Kappy! I thought we were going to lose you to that soft floor. It was separating from the wall in a serilus way! Loved that second floor porch and the floral linoleum floor covering in the first house. The second looked to have been remodeled for offices, maybe medical with that checkout desk. Alot of money was spent for naught!

[@lauraweers3229]

Love this neat old grand home.

[@LauraLeggett-p3s]

Beautiful house love your channel and the place you taking us to

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@LauraLeggett-p3s Really appreciate you saying that! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@Anonomo-d3d]

That attic stairway in the second house was like a stairway to heaven! ❤

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@Anonomo-d3d Well said lol! Thank you for watching! :)

[@debbie1690]

Love the “wavy” glass windows. View of cotton fields out the windows.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@debbie1690 me too! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@bajnaj73]

another Classic Wednesday! Thanks!

[@Sandjan90]

The location of that first house was just perfect looking out at the cotton fields and listening to the birds. It’s a shame there are none of the original details left in the second location.

[@janedee6488]

The first house had fantastic windows. The second one was beautiful on the outside but the interior 🤮🤢. TY and watch out for those spongy floors. Gorgeous scenery shots.

[@Debora-bc2hg]

Would loved to have seen the 2nd house before the remodel

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@Debora-bc2hg Agreed! Thank you for watching! :)

[@donnieracer]

HiYa Kappy 🤗Thanks for the 2 for 1 vids. 2nd one better than 1st. Thanks again ,Take care and stay Safe 👋Donnie

[@mindyslater2526]

Your safety is more important than anything else.we want you to be safe and the video means nothing. We are all happy with porches because we know you love the porches.

[@lesliewallace9665]

Patiently waiting to buy some Urban Exploring with Kappy tshirts. I'll take one of "let's check it out" and "sheesh". I would seriously purchase these. Amazing explores and I agree with everyone else, the second home was just devastating to see. Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and your family.

[@annees9738]

Thanks for the tours Kappy, love the old houses

[@margiecooper6045]

Thanks for the look at these two houses Kappy. Quite interesting ones.

[@l.l.2463]

What a nice surprise -- a mid-week download from Kappy! Loved the second house. Especially the exterior. Would have liked to have seen it before the remodel.

[@mikemayne001]

I would have loved to seen the second house you showed back in its heyday before the cheap and cheesy remodel. I bet it was absolutely beautiful years ago. At least they didn’t mess with the outside of that home too much. Another great find as always sir!

[@NativeNYer]

Ty Kappy 4 the double feature! Both houses were beautiful but its a shame what they did 2 the 2nd one. Glad ur ok on that sketchy floor. U made my Wednesday nite! Love ur vids. Plz b safe out there!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@NativeNYer Really appreciate that! Thank you very much for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@lonwaslien104]

I’m glad you remembered and shared these Kappy!

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks for showing this cool old house Kappy. Happy Holidays

[@lucybieller7604]

Hey Kappy. First house had some seriously sketchy floors. Second one was definitely strange. Thanks for the explores. ✌️

[@trudirrinhard508]

I loved these houses their designs were so different and great! Best of all I love the different seasons in the still landscapes!

[@lisarichard4467]

Thank you for everything you do. Love your videos

[@patrick-gcote]

Very very kool men and take care

[@melodybeitzel5378]

What interesting houses happy holidays 🥳

[@lisaturner5423]

Thank you for sharing. Love your videos

[@chadbussell1693]

That house needs to be fixed back up, beautiful ❤

[@johnclifton8074]

Loved that second place. Except for the remodel , of course. Would have been a cool place back in its heyday . Slate roofs protect the innards of these old joints.

[@user-randi1987]

The first house would have been a nicecplace to live, i think. Would love to see the original floor plan of the second place. There must have been a lot of rooms to create that much open space of. Thanks, Kappy and be careful out there

[@michellelong9005]

Ty for sharing👍. First house was wonderful! Whomever did the remodel to the second house really ruined the the interior, no regard for the aesthetic. Wonder if there are plans from when it was originally built. Must have been beautiful!

[@clairefunnell8481]

2 real beauties Kappy. Ruined the 2nd one. Would have loved to see the original furnishings. Turn it back to a house. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Kimtwister]

wowwww kapppy u did it again the first house was alitttle dicey becareful of the floors id be on pins and neeedles if that happened to me ive beeeen there wasnt the 2nd place an old funeral home i could of sworn i saw it in a nother video anyway keeep on keeepin on truckinnn my gratefully deadicated friend

[@tammyasbury6517]

Wow looks great and all growth on house,great to see you today,the second one is a great extra,i love homes like that a maze,you could have fixed a false wall going up steps upstairs and been able to hide there like a safe room maybe

[@denisecoyne6447]

You can see the structural damage just because of the cracks along the a corners and walls scary be safe!

[@JC111WPB]

That busy road was once a quiet unpaved country road with an occasional horse and wagon.

[@sassysue6472]

Wow-love both places but the second one was a hot mess inside. How sad that now it’s just left…a hot mess.😢

[@donaldstrickland8093]

It would take a fortune to put number 2 back to where it was originally but I would love to purchase and take on the challenge

[@bradhazen3897]

be safe in that home

[@patriciagleason3034]

Someone should buy that second one.

[@nadinemasteller1089]

Yes,there was a lot of original glass in that first house. it surprises me that after spending so much money remodeling the 2nd house, that they would just abandon it.

[@Gail-j8j]

Sup from Kentucky❤

[@lindastewart3720]

That is so sad to see where they just let it run down.

[@barfoonisland2003]

I could tell this was an old video because the current ones have better sound and visual quality.

[@charlenemiale1819]

Kappy -- these relicts are great -- How do you find them?

[@dharkling890]

Kappy do you have any way to find a picture of what the last house looked like before being commercialized? I would love to know what it was like. It was definitely like a maze.

[@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

The ugly commercial renovation done to that second house is an absolute disgrace! There is nothing left of its original charm.

[@Lightgirl715]

That second house... I bet it was a stunner originally! Too bad they had to take out almost every single original piece... All I can say for the new version is "Euww". Nice job though. 😁

[@robertlyman9789]

Definitely would have finished the attic floor

[@helenr991]

Hi Kappy ✌️

[@lisalamp3537]

Even if they tried to upgrade that second house, they totally destroyed it 😢

[@jerroldmcley4347]

It's really to bad they ruined the second house 🏡

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@jerroldmcley4347 Agreed the remodel was not my favorite as well! Beautiful from outside though! Thank you for watching! :)

[@jameshaberkamp5927]

I agree

[@loritanner4478]

The second house wasn't weird. The criminals that ruined it were the weird ones. It was criminal what was done to that house.

[@butters0u1]

The first house looks like south Georgia in my neck of the woods. I'm curious where the first house is located. Cotton is pretty telling.

[@half-a-man8182]

It looks like it was a nice house at one time. But I pose the question, should you even be walking around in there? Don't kill yourself on our account.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

This must be in the mountains

[@ronaldmiller2740]

ON THE 2ND HOUSE ,,SHAME ,SHAME,, ON THOSE PEOPLE WHAT THEY DID TO THE INSIDE ,, WHAT IS IT A PLAY HOUSE FOR KIDS ON THE WEEKEND , RUNNING UP STAIRS AND DOWN.. THEY STRIPPED THE GUTS OUT OF THIS WONDERFUL HOUSE... FROM THE OUTSIDE YOU WOULD FEEL YOUR GOING BACK IN TIME.. BUT NO YOUR GOING TO BE ON AN ACID TRIP.. THIS HOUSE CANT BE SAVE AWFUL...

[@ronaldmiller2740]

SHAME FOR THE WIDOWS WATCH ,NOT MUCH TO SEE THIRD FLOOR

[@donaldstrickland8093]

I wonder if beadboard is under drywall like what's on the ceiling

[@joshriver75]

Usually floors are rotted from the top down. These floors were rotten from the bottom up.

[@redneckbryon]

The second house, definitely would have been amazing before it was converted.

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Oh you showed the outside of the second house

[@edwardzarnowski5558]

Whoa be careful! You'll end up under the house with the snakes and spiders !

[@courtneymoyer1637]

Everything that was built back than is still standing.

[@suzannepolder3929]

That second one was a horrible shame.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@suzannepolder3929 Agreed! Probably why i forgot about this video! Thanks for watching still! :)

[@alucero247]

Do you ever run into bad characters in these abandoned houses? Love your videos but please stay safe.

[@jerroldmcley4347]

The house looked a lot bigger from the outside shot's

[@KarenRodriguez-bi7ft]

❤

[@tonyahaley6900]

Whoever did that to the 2nd house should be tried and jailed. When you reached the attic, I could almost hear the house shrieking. I so wish you could have gotten to it before it was gutted. Still, thanks for the tours.

[@kimjones846]

😎😎houses Kappy!! Watch your step!! CRACK 😁

[@Lightgirl715]

In the first house, I was very surprised to see a staircase that almost ran right into the wall, or so it seemed. Does anyone find that odd?

[@JC111WPB]

That second house had a widow’s walk: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widow%27s_walk

[@amyeteel5379]

😊

[@bradhazen3897]

the home needs some fix bad

[@williamgriffin7584]

Ok...I like the farm houses better,....but I'm sure I will like this one..kappy

[@susanbissell6319]

I wonder what the second house was used for when it was first built? It looked like now it was used for doctors' offices. One room looked like it was for ballet, with the bars on the walls. The other big rooms were used for big meetings or a banquet room. The one-room looked like it was used by Indians/Hindus for a business office.

[@CorneliaGebert]

Hallo ich schaue mir deine Videos schon circa 2 Jahren an und meistens gab es einen Untertitel so das ich es verstehe was du sagst aber in letzter Zeit gibt es keinen Untertitel was ich sehr schade finde 😢vielleicht kannst du das ändern ach ja ich lebe in Berlin Deutschland ich danke dir schon im Voraus 😊

[@anthonycoach4551]

Where's down south...north Carolina,, South Carolina,, Georgia..??and this house is beautiful from the outside the second house...looks like a copy of the Munsters house exactly like it...

[@ihave35cents95]

Not even close to the Munsters house

[@anthonycoach4551]

@ihave35cents95 ok I looked it up I am wrong on the look then what TV show or movie I can't remember but this house looks just like it what show or movie was it do you know I'm 🤔??

[@ihave35cents95]

@ no nothing like it

[@anthonycoach4551]

@@ihave35cents95 yah I remember that top the part that is high looks like a tower that part of the house..

[@ihave35cents95]

@ you might be thinking of the Addams family and it’s even different than that. it’s a shame The inside looks like a trailer though.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

Lotto dry rot on the floor or termites

[@robertlyman9789]

Dance studio