Abandoned- 2 classic 60`s homes built 1964 and 1960 now demolished.

Hey explorers! Yes more demolished homes!!!!! These 2 are both classic 60`s homes with the vintage 60`s themes and fittings in both of them and some 70`s as well. They both were filmed around October last year and the first one was being lived in right up until days before I filmed it. The second one seems to have been vacant a while prob well over a year or more. Both homes are large and would be more than suitable for most families! :-) Big development is taking the place of the first one but I am not sure about the second one. Hope you enjoy :-)

[@kenem1946]

Thanks, Paul. Takes me back to the 1/4 acre house block where we could kick the football and play cricket etc in the back yard. I grew up in a great era.👍

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yep well said Ken, seems the front and back yard format are being outlawed here in Adelaide! lol Thanks for watching :-)

[@asilversurfer4372]

My bungalow would fit into each home twice, it's such a shame to lose more lovely buildings.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yep! Very large homes for sure these ones! Thanks for watching A SilverSurfer :-)

[@soothingsoundscapes6712]

Loved the first house. The terrazzo floor in the bathroom made me quite nostalgic for the late 50’s house that I grew up in. Thank you for this.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yep those 50`s bathrooms are very unique, glad you enjoyed Soothing Soundscapes! :-)

[@williammullikin2076]

Me too really loved that first house

[@corrineroberson4895]

These are beautiful homes so sad to know that they will be gone😢😢😢 I would love to live at either one....😍

[@claire040776]

I love the yellow wallpaper in the first bedroom of the first place!!

[@litaheffley6990]

The first one was a really nice place trying to catch up on missed videos thanks urbex another great 👍one love ❤️ you man stay safe stay cool 😎

[@amywilliams2368]

wow just love those home -just makes me so sad to see such beautiful homes tore down-thank you for filming them

[@janelleconnell5843]

Omg love the front of that door with the handle in the centre, and the main bedroom!

[@urbexindigo5164]

Glad you enjoyed Janelle thanks for watching :-)

[@maryroundtree4619]

Why why would they tear it down I love it

[@sallya.2412]

Really nice houses. I love the stone work on outside of house and wooden floors. Those light fixtures are lovely, I sure hope they were salvaged before the houses got demolished. So sad to see them gone.

[@frankietaz272]

If not for you Mr History we wouldn't have been on all these journeys! These two homes were glorious and so loved at some stage. Thankyou for another very interesting episode! Look forward to your next episode. 👍👍

[@carpediem3044]

It breaks my heart that both have now been demolished😢, the first one was lovely with some neat features and gorgeous flooring. Loved the courtyards too. Nice that we have a permanent reminder of them, thank you.

[@Jacquie571]

Love them, the second home was great, good family home ...keep em coming xx

[@brendendale2616]

Two totally different properties, loved the first one so much, would be very happy to own that beauty. Thanks for taking the time to show us around. Take care, cheers buddy, B.👍

[@urbexindigo5164]

Cheers for watching again Brenden, glad you enjoyed. :-)

[@francoiset1068]

Hello Paul ,I loved the first house so much space it Must of been a very nice family home, can picture kids playing, n than the parents got old and staid till they past , really nostalgic ,I knew was going to be a great Friday night fix thank you and have a great weekend 🤗 from a Frenchy in Australia 🇫🇷🇦🇺💝

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Frenchy Francoise :-) Yeah the first one is a real beauty and huge. Glad you enjoyed again, more video to come! :-)

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

The first house brings back memories of a friend's house the second house has too much wood paneling but these houses were someone's much loved homes. Thank you for the explore. Greetings to Michael.

[@timareskog2418]

Wow, that first house sure is a beauty. So very little has been altered since it was built, it would take very little to restore it to its original specs. Such a shame it's being levelled as structurally and aesthetically it's in great shape. Love the bathroom tile with the trout print on it and the wall light sconces. As for the 2nd house - yeah nah, she can go.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Cheers for watching Tim, yeah the first one is the best :-)

[@sionaharrop4486]

I loved these two homes ❤️ they must have happy families in them. Thanks for the great video xxx

[@urbexindigo5164]

Glad you enjoyed the video Siona, thanks for watching :-)

[@anitapresnell6403]

That first house was gorgeous! I loved the bench seat in the hallway too. The second house was pretty cool too. The room with the wood/book shelves /heater I would imagine to be the lounge room and the long room off the kitchen with the sliding door a combination of dining area and second TV/games area. What a shame these homes are no longer. Thanks for the explore 😊

[@scratchgolfer12]

Love the first house and all the glass windows. You always bring us the best videos and I appreciate your time and trouble in doing so. Have a great weekend.

[@TalkTalk44]

Both houses are in good shape.Amber was big in the sixties as was shag carpeting. Mainly double beds too .Thanks for showing us before demolition.They must salvage the lovely wooden floors.

[@lladylobo1]

In the first house, there were some very nice lighting fixtures. I liked that one I think because of the retro feel of it. The second house seemed less personal. The number of cupboards in that house was amazing. Was the wood paneling in that house real wood, or was it fiberboard? It looked real so that would be a bonus. Thanks for exploring these houses before they were demolished.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Doreen, yes I think the wood paneling was real. Thanks for watching :-)

[@rebalyon6114]

The large windows in the first house made all the difference. Had a laugh over the oversized butcher block countertop in the first house. Can imagine how many hip bruises navigating around that caused! ♥️ from SW Florida 🌴🇺🇸

[@nancybarnhill9235]

No no more amber glass! Great tours. Thank you!

[@Sans27years]

I really like this house, could quite happily live there.

[@belleange590]

Loved the 'style' of the first house. Love the light fixtures in the second home. Small bedrooms though. I really hate seeing these quaint older homes being demolished.

[@fatihaidrissi2743]

These homes have so much potential! so beautiful. But it's sad that both were demolished...thanks for the tour

[@ghostrider9978]

Probably a showpiece home ( first one) when it was built. Definitely no flat pack cupboards when they were built . Excellent find mate .Have a top weekend and thanks for sharing again.

[@urbexindigo5164]

It did have that show piece feel mate! Thanks for watching again! :-)

[@rozebradshaw157]

Nice houses. Love those amber doors and unique light fixture in the dining room in the second house!

[@tisjstme5315]

First house. Beautiful glossy floors. I was right, a 70's decor. I remember the herringbone pattern on the floors back then. Second house, definitely a 60's home. Beautiful floral chandelier. I love the main bedroom one. What, no yard in the second one.

[@mistydawn7426]

I always enjoy your videos! I think both houses were great! The first house was large and beautiful. The second was very nice as well. I was surprised that the toilet, the shower, tub, and sink were all in the same room. That's such an American thing! Lol...thanks so much for sharing! I hope you have a great weekend!😊❤

[@patriciahartless2095]

I love the first house. And the layout of the rooms. Second house I loved the front door. And all of the other doors with glass. I like your video. Have a great day.

[@marybethsmith6458]

The best thing in the second house was the light fixture in the master bedroom. Very unique in style.

[@groperfish1348]

What a great explore. Amazing the first home has seen no updates absolutely original. Paul, I remember we had the same lights in my home as a kid. This was in amazing condition, it was really clean, the owners obviously were house proud. The second one was also brought back a few memories. Plenty of 1960's features and a few minor updates. They certainly liked built in cupboards. lol Keep up the great work

[@polarbearlind3111]

Lovely home the first one and the master bedroom, wow Thank's for the video and take care!

[@meganpaull6140]

The second house is cute lots of wood features wow the amber glass is classic 🌟 love the thumbs up 👍

[@urbexindigo5164]

60`s loved the amber glass it seems hey Megan! :-)

[@meganpaull6140]

Wow has beautiful street appeal very spacious shame it’s getting demolished love the wooden floors great place hmm interesting colour on the cupboard doors

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Megan! :-) Yes those floor I really hope they salvaged! Thanks for watching :-)

[@debraellison6255]

The first house was really nice. Loved the court yard in the front. The green bath fixtures and terrazzo floor I would love to have. Not so much the scarry fish. A sunken living room was popular back then. Liked the pendant light in dining room in second house but was too cutsie and small for a dining room. The master light and curtains would be cute in a little girls room. House was very claustrophobic and dark. Love seeing the period homes and businesses. Thanks for your time doing these video's.

[@karendurbin9460]

Hello Dave, I haven't been watching your videos for to long, about a couple of months. I love most all of the homes you've visited. I love the first house, in the video. I hate seeing these beautiful old homes torn down. Compared to the new homes, the old ones have character, and they aren't all the same. Thankyou for all you do, take care and I'll be watching!

[@joharmon2148]

The first house was really beautiful and so clean, but old age can sure make these places to much to keep up just sad that they are demolished. The second house was nice to. Stay safe and well Paul.

[@jeansiegel4128]

What a WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL home. If this were in the states, it’d be gobbled up in a minute. ☹️

[@simonba9944]

Two great little places, yet again 💰 has determined their fate. I'd say the sleep-out/guest apartment at the first house is just that and not a study/office, judging by the mirror next to the door. All the best from Buenos Aires. 👍👍

[@patricialangford5380]

Thank you for your videos I enjoy them very much. Love the first house I hate they taking it away.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Considering the age of this place, the bathroom looks immaculate. Another gorgeous house that would have been very funky back in its day. I love it. Its weird to hear you say that an elderly couple lived here because the house bears the evidence that the people who lived here were once young and hip and happening 😊

[@OrangeySky11]

I think the small room in the second house that you thought might have a study was probably a dressing room. Well, maybe not since the second bedroom was just as small. Thanks so much!

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Terry, wow after they cleared out what they wanted... there was still things to take & give to a person who had a fire, but saw video is from 2020 so too late for this beautiful home before they demolished it. Yes I know when I saw my neighbors house demolished & everything got smashed...breaking toilets, sinks, mirrors, bathtubs, light fixtures, counters, cabinets...yes everything! If you ask they will let you take anything before they smash it like windows, doors, if real wood floors! Plus look at the flowering bushes those too will be smashed & throw in dump truck. The 2nd house too a few things to take, for next time since this video is old. Thanks, Terry for showing these 2 houses

[@williebeamish5879]

Very nice homes. Both lend themselves well for homes for older folks. Those floors in the first house were just absolutely stunning! Although I'm a big fan of the older style homes built around the turn of the century, I was really impressed with the layout , space, built ins, and windows in these homes. Quality built for sure! Such a waste tearing them down. Would love to see the abominations built to replace these. Some slapoed together multi unit thing to maximize rental income perhaps? Or another lovely shopping center? Thanks for documenting another piece of your disappearing urban landscape. Great tour!

[@minimad8432]

Great double video, more houses with so much character :)

[@jeansiegel4128]

Battery is low in the smoke detector. That’s why it’s beeping. We had the same thing, until we changed the battery.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Liked the first house very much sigh rest in pieces..........................next please :-)

[@lynneperg6853]

Lovely older homes. It looks like the city grew up around them. Such a shame that they will be falling under the developers. So glad you got them documented first. The first one definitely belonged to an older couple. I'll bet that they built it and spent their lives there. Such beautiful floors and lights. Both places had been well taken care of. Say hi to Michael for me. You have a wonderful rest of the week. Stay safe and healthy.

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

So much wood !. The first house flooring was in superb condition, hopefully removed for resale to homebuilders before demolition. In the bathrooms, the shell inspired soap holders, foot rest and bath vents are a very valuable commodity for period restorations, as replicas do not exist, the footrest an excellent addition to any shower for leg shaving according to my missus! The entire house appeared in excellent condition, requiring a complete refurbishment to modernise. Just a sidenote. The outside coloured slate is unique to South Australia, being mined in the Adelaide Hills within the Harndof area. Very decorative but expensive to install, individual peices cut to suit. The second, again wood everywhere. Appears solid and another candidate for a complete refurbishment. But, money has again taken priority. 👍👍🇦🇺

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hey Andrew thanks for stopping bye :-) I really love that exterior brick work on the first home, have a couple other homes like that yet to upload too :-)

[@JWOLDING]

It is called Basket Range stone. My uncle was in the building game during that era and knew the man who was responsible for cutting up a lot of that stone for houses like it. Definitely a unique SA look.

[@leabarto8156]

What a shame. These homes were amazing. Both were in great condition. Especially the first one. Losing so much history and for some cheap development. Bummer. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yeah the first one was the better of the two I agree Lea :-) Thanks for watching

[@julzcares]

Thank Urbex Indigo taking us through two 1960s homes. The first home appeared to have that special retro architectural feel to it for the era. Most likely elderly residents lived there before being demolished. The tiled front facade is something you see within many Adelaide suburbs going back to the 1960s. The second house was more of a standard build for that era. Interesting how both homes had similar style layout in the bedrooms with built cupboards and bedheads. I loved the pink curtains and chandler in the dining room of the 2nd house you explored and stood out as so different to theme of the rest of that room.

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Julz! :-) Yep the second ones was defo more standard build and could easily be mistaken for either late 50`s or early 70`s with the yellow brick vaneer. I will have to upload the old villa next week haha :-)

[@sandypritchard6216]

I noticed as you were filming the outside of the first house, that it sits right in the middle of a t-junction. People will definitely notice and more then likely will not like be too happy it's destroyed. I love everything about the first home. It's a home that would be snapped up, as is, and the pay out on it would be astronomical. Second home was very nice..way to dark, with all the handling. I thot I saw your mate, Michael..way down the hallway, standing out back, at least I hope it was him..lol!

[@patriciacrivello7191]

Loved these homes

[@crystalmcmahon302]

Both homes are beautiful but a shame no longer there love the older homes they look better and last for years just saying thank you for sharing 😊

[@tammiharold3912]

Love that old style toilet

[@tammiharold3912]

Those hardwood floors a nice

[@tilly6973]

I’d live in that first house. I LOVE 80s style. Gorgeous floors. And yes, as soon as I see handrails, I think “old person lived there last”.

[@janicewalkerharris3675]

I really liked the first house how sad to pull it down,had a really nice style

[@thevacdude]

Shame both houses were torn down. I liked the amber glass in the second house, the wood panels in the first house. The smoke detector seemed louder then it actualy is, since there is no furniture in the house. Thanks for the tour.

[@MrGaryRoberton]

Compared to modern plans, the space is far more generous. The way the space is used today seems Rationed, compared to the late 50's and early 60's. Those reading lamps are a nice touch, so jet age retro, rotated down, reading lamps, swept up , wall wash lights. I've seen layouts like that in design catalogues. Good of you to record them prior to the wreckers. Cheers!

[@susanurbanczyk9084]

That bathroom is amazing. I love how the tiles have trout on them. We all fish for trout in our retro bathrooms. The 50's/60's isn't my favorite design period (I am a Victorian fan) but these homes have a charm that no new construction can match. Also the 50's/60's homes were clever masters of built in storage and innovative appliances. I have a question. Did all the older homes always have a water closet in the laundry rooms? Something not done here in the US. Thank you again for the wonderful tours.

[@t.c5494]

Wow I like both videos I love this house it is so sad they want to tear down these old beautiful homes when that's all they need is a facelift or a little remodel so sad.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Breaks my heart to know it will be gone dang

[@davidmeyers3603]

Like it gov, another goody mate, pity though, perfectly nice flat. Very posh, yet heading for the wreaking ball. Everything but the kitchen sink. Anyways enjoyed the program 😊 mate. Like I said earlier another goody Governor, keep up the good work mate, off and running gov. Ta Ta.

[@sandrap3089]

The first house is my favourite, I love the look of it inside and the outside.

[@kellysaunooke740]

Nice retro home.Loved the floors and master bedroom. Liked the bathroom too Ashame it will be demolished 2nd home ok but not my style.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

These houses are spotless no mold what a shame

[@katherinerowan3510]

Think U for making the Videos U make I Love Them

[@walterroszko6841]

OOh a double yolker!With all the huge mirrors in the first house was expecting a ceiling mirror somewhere, and what was the idea in that era behind leaning windows? Second house I reckon the amber room was the lounge and the dark brick area was the dining.So much aftermarket storage!

[@carolinegorner1399]

Both houses have loads of mirrors, i have 1 in my bathroom , thats enough for me lol. Loved the first house

[@elmin82]

these houses looks really nice

[@urbexindigo5164]

Totally agree Elmin82, thanks for watching :-)

[@JWOLDING]

Loved the first house. It looked pretty much original apart from the kitchen, roller shutters and aluminium sliding windows. The sunken lounge and open plan was ahead of its time. Something more common in 70s and 80's builds. It is obvious the house wasn't a standard build for the era. That second house had little of its original features left. I can see it was progressively upgraded without doing a full reno at once. It was a miss match of features and additions from the 60s through 90s. My favourite things were the 60's front screen door and the angled wall lights in the entrance hall. My dad still has one of those lights as his porch light. His house was built in '62. 😁😁

[@RichieRouge206]

Absolutely adore the first one, beautiful floors and layout is amazing. So sad to see this go in favour of bland shitboxes yet again. Great videoo

[@Jaynlena69]

They're tearing my house down😢 I want it. I love the first house🏠

[@anne-mareebarendrecht9824]

Hope the flooring of the first house was salvaged before they demolished it, Real floors like those beat the fake click flooring people use in this day and age...

[@urbexindigo5164]

Yeah I hope so too Anne-Marie, I guess they would have if they were smart. Cheers for watching :-)

[@deannachambers2471]

Thanks urbex for sharing new videos, love it be careful and be safe God bless

[@melodyflores5422]

This makes me so sad . That house is so great m has style to it . Someone could have made it into a really cool home .I mean today a lot of ppl think newer is better but that's so sad . We won't have anything n memories from our past .

[@mightymo3044]

Hi. They must've been fit elderly people to get round that place. Not sure who the guy was staring back at you through the window looked a bit fishy if you ask me lol. Great finds shame there going. Tfs. :-)

[@johntilson2535]

The 'elderly couple' that lived in the first home probably bought it new, raised a family and either relocated after developers purchased it or went on to an assisted living facility. Either way, what a beautiful home to have spent the major portion of their life in! Now, the second home? I know for a fact that the kitchen was updated sometime in the early 80s, How? The home I'm renting here in AZ was built in1984 and has those EXACT same melamine with oak-trim kitchen cabinets. My wife thinks they're hideous but I think they're 'timeless'. By the looks of that place, I do believe I'm right!! LoL

[@Dontwantahandle0]

Both homes are very nice and so well built. The layout in the second one though was a bit confusing.

[@katherinerowan3510]

I Love Ur videos, I Love Ya

[@michelemcguire8995]

Since they're going to demolish it,I'd ask if I could have the scones on the wall in the living room..those are awesome. That's some expensive flooring..knotty pine.and ilove mirrors..too

[@urbexindigo5164]

Lots of cool things and fitting to salvage for sure Michele :-) Thanks for watching

[@michelemcguire8995]

@@urbexindigo5164 you're welcome and God bless you

[@kimfitzgeraldrockfam8973]

that first house I would love didnt seem to be any damage either but yes I know people sell for the right price

[@urbexindigo5164]

Great condition Kim it was and they would have sold for profit as there is a complex taking its place. Thanks for watching :-)

[@lorenzothreadgill5935]

It,s sick to think that first beautiful house is to be torn down you wounder will the new one be as roomy and nice.

[@karendurbin9460]

I'm sorry I meant Paul. Please forgive me.

[@urbexindigo5164]

No need to say sorry Karen! :-) Cheers for watching and following these videos. The older homes are far superior in charm, build and uniqueness for sure, glad you are enjoying :-)

[@joandunn7172]

What a shame. It's all about the mighty dollar these days. Scary.

[@garbage854]

Coo l house's 😀

[@maristresemann4552]

Cheers, bye! With all those big beautiful windows were they insulated? It seems like it would be difficult to heat and cool. Hi Michael too.

[@urbexindigo5164]

I`m not sure about the insulation Mari, great point though. Thanks for watching :-)

[@simonsanakidis8757]

First house had a unique style not even one Crack in that house . Second house was ok ... but it's shame they both got demolished

[@silvertears100]

loved house number 1 except for the noisy road house 2 far too much wood stuff for my liking still a shame that they are both being demolished

[@edwinthompson6510]

Hi Paul, you say this place has since been demolished cryin shame)..... what are the planers proposing to build in it place ( supermarket, block of none discript apartments.... or just sit on the land waiting for a price escalate but whos to stop em As every ma-mate great post,...Ed

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Ed, hows things mate? I know a unit complex is taking the first homes place but not sure about the second house. Cheers for stopping bye again mate :-)

[@fredahickey5403]

I love the front of that house .i didnt like the fire place though .

[@tammiharold3912]

What will they do. With all the vintage fixtures and hardware door ect?

[@antonellacarletti9260]

👍👍👍

[@lisaess]

Kia ora 🤗 What a shame 😔

[@urbexindigo5164]

Hi Lisa, what is Kia ora? :-)

[@lisaess]

@@urbexindigo5164 haha its Maori...a greeting mainly but we use it in numerous ways x

[@edwinthompson6510]

@@urbexindigo5164 Kia ora the Kiaora that i remember was a orange fruit drink pretty good too,.........Ed

[@lisaess]

@@edwinthompson6510 that is so NOT what I'm referring to.

[@kathygardner9855]

First house was super sweet~man cave or she-she’d in back? So close to busy traffic tho..Second house was meh..don’t care much for amber glass and wood paneling. Those retailers prolly made their fortune in the 70’s-80’s with the stuff.. it’s everywhere!

[@bonjourtag]

Why do the bathtubs have 2 little vent looking things on most of them there in Aus.??

[@Volaris27]

In the first house, I saw the space for the refrigerator but no spot for a cooking stove. How did they cook?

[@urbexindigo5164]

Good point Marie! :-) I may have to try figure that out now! Cheers for watching :-)

[@Volaris27]

@@urbexindigo5164 LOL

[@YtGad7000]

Don't understand why they left those unusual light chandelier type fittings behind! People can be so wasteful.