Exploring An Untouched Abandoned $3,000,000 1970's Colonial Mansion **EVERYTHING LEFT BEHIND**
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- This is a house me and my good friend Carlo Paolozza first scouted months ago, but was unsure if it was abandoned or not. after seeing another explorers video of this house, i immediately recognized it, and wanted to see it for myself!
This home was custom built in 1974. in fact it was the first house built on the street. the original owner was a lawyer in the big city. it was first sold in 1986 when the original family relocated closer to downtown.
it was then purchased by it's second owner who would live here until 2008, a Chinese family then purchased it for almost 3 million dollars. for unknown reasons, they left the house completely abandoned with most of it's contents still inside.
The last one to leave was the maid. She likely had a contract to stay there for a few months and clean up after the movers packed it up. They moved all the good stuff out. What was left was things they weren’t interested in. Wealthy people routinely throw stuff out that they lose interest in. They never sell it, they just dump it. The maid put the leftovers on display so it didn’t look abandoned and because it was the kind of thing she would do, make the place look pretty. It would have taken a truck just to move all the wine.
The opening shot, and your research, solved two questions I had about this house when Riddim posted his vid. There was a spot on the door frame which appears to be where a mezuzah was affixed. The family must have been Jewish, and they would have taken it with them when they moved. It also explains the kitchen layout; it is common for families who keep a kosher household to have a kitchen with prep areas to keep meats and dairy products separate - hence the two refrigerators and the extensive counter spaces.
Since the house was built in 1974, the antique wavy glass windowpanes (lights) in the dining room must have come from a salvage company when the house was built. This was a spare-no-expense construction,
Another fascinating explore; I hope the plot of land isn’t so large that it succumbs to a developer’s wrecking ball; if the zoning is right, this house could be easily restored as a fine family home.
In the description he describes the home to have been abandoned by a Chinese family, I don't know too many or any Chinese who are Jewish.
Gloria Hanes - That struck me as odd, too. But the damage to the doorframe was very specific; a mezuzah is placed within the top third of the doorframe, on the right hand side, and if there is room, with the top tilted towards the interior, and usually within three inches.
Since that spot is contemporaneous to the video, it seems unlikely that is was left unrepaired - and the kitchen style seems a bit dated. If the last owners were indeed Chinese, perhaps they bought it as an investment and never took up residence? Or perhaps they were Jewish (not unheard of).
@@lgblgb7489 .....Possibly more than one owner?
Gloria Hanes - Possible; the kitchen looks to be about circa 2000 or earlier though.
@@lgblgb7489 where is this house located?
This home hit me in the feels, it literally brought tears to my eyes. Everything is so tasteful. I would love to know its story. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤
This is such a stark contrast to the houses of the 60's with horrid outdated sinks bathtubs appliances carpets upholstery and wallpaper
This house is beautifully done, charming and timeless!!
shannabrowneyes, would you mind sharing your memory?
You hit the jackpot of beauty, this time! Those chandeliers! That staircase, the main one! That bathroom downstairs!
Love it Ethan great job. Grandma
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Aww. Ethan is a good guy! We love him, Miss Tramel.
I always wonder what made the owners just leave all of that stuff behind. So sad that they tear down houses as nice as that. It would need very little work to be in perfect condition.
They probably have another fully furnished mansion elsewhere that they decided to stay in. The place looks like it was staged for selling but a place like that wouldn’t be chump change so it just sits and deteriorates while waiting for a sell. If developers buy it it’s going under. What a shame. 😔
Once we were exploring a home we had happened upon by sheer coincidence, and ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING was left behind including the most amazing, and amazingly large model train set which, I'm sure was worth a LOT of money. I was also wondering the same thing. Obviously whoever it was LOVED his model trains. I started looking through a big stack of paperwork and I had found some kind of letter from an attorney I don't remember to whom, nor do I remember most of what it was about, but the part that caught my attention was the attorney stating that the wife had passed on a few years before and when the gentleman that owned the house passed, there were no remaining relatives, NO ONE AT ALL, that could take care of emptying the house and preparing "the estate for sale or auction" and the house was paid for so no bank coming around looking for owed mortgage money or to foreclose. So there the house sat in-I hesitate to say "untouched" as other people had been through the house and totally TRASHED the place. This poor man's belongings were strewn about with no regard for respect nothing. Other people REALLY started to loot the place after I had been there and the train set was stolen and sold for a LOT of $$. (I knew the people who had taken it). It was so sad to think of that poor man dying totally alone that way and not even having ANYONE AT ALL to take care of his belongings.
Could be a bank repossession. They give you so many days to get out then they change the locks so you're not able to get back in.
It's easy to get over your head. The electric bill alone was probably in the 1000s. Sad waist.
OMG those floors alone would be worth salvaging if they could....they are beautiful! nice find Ethan!
Oh my GOODNESS!!! That house is absolutely amazing! I'm very intrigued with why so much quality furniture was left behind. This explore was awesome, but i want answers! What happened to the family? Such a beautiful house to be demolished, it's just not right.
Once again another incredible mansion. So big. From the Chandelier, Light Fixtures, Crown Molding, The 2 Kitchens, Bathrooms, Indoor Pool, Spiral Staircase is so Way Cool. Just can't believe the Owners left so much behind. Neat Basement & Wine Cellar. The Safe really has me intrigued. I wonder if there was someone in there while you all were there and filming. Kind of scary. I do respect your Professionalism and Candor about the items in the house. And being so Respectful of it all. Thank-You for another Fantastic Video. Take Care, Much Love For Your Health & Safety. And Your What's Up You Guys. Peace To You Always!
Gosh this hurts my heart. I'd give my left arm and leg to have that house. That kitchen alone. Dang people ought to be ashamed leaving all those antiques.
Maybe they died?
If they were Chinese and went back to China it would’ve been too expensive to ship most of it as it was very heavy furniture.
I like that your attention to detail. Very specifically, the left arm :)
Fabulous house. It feels like a hotel and a home
Lindy Pierce I agree with you
It's very sad that all of the stuff in there could be sold and not destroyed I would love some of the furniture
Dude, there’s like tens of thousands of dollars worth of furniture and stuff just left behind? Ethan can you get any info on what happened to the family? Was it a foreclosure or a sudden death, a car accident? It just seems really weird that so many things were just left that way.
I know isn't it just craziness how everything is just left behind. I mean if the person died it seems like their family would take care of things and at least get their belongings.
If I had the physical address, I could find the owner, and get details, I don’t even know if this is an old video?
I, too, am wondering the story behind this house. That would be as interesting as all the lovely furnishings, lamps, etc. I mean, really, who just leaves things like this behind? It would be a dream come true to live in such a nice home. If there were maids, of course. Its so large that it would take you all day every single day just to keep it clean. So tastefully done!! How can we find out the story?
I just love this house, that kitchen is a dream, there is nothing that I didn't love. Great house, thanks
Where is this house?
I don't think it's been years since someone lived there. Why is the furn sink and everything so clean?
Yes the house was clean, maybe they were afford good money for it. Things that I think we will never know
This has to be my favorite find so far on your channel! So weird that I felt a connection to it?? Maybe the furnishings or how it feels like someone had only a day to pack up and leave? Just gorgeous! I hope its renovated & updated rather than demolished!
Oh that kitchen sink was wicked cool love it ♥️ 22:34 TWO toilet paper rolls ...JACKPOT!! Lol
And free electricity 😃
You're so respectful Ethan. Good on you.
Such a beautiful home! I would love to have all that counter space in my kitchen, I could do without the bugs though - hearing them crunch under your feet gave me the heebie-jeebies. Another great job Ethan.
Oh Ethan, What a beautiful home. I think I saw Carlo and Terry explore this one too. Move in ready, beautiful furnishings. Just wow. Thanks for the explore. On to the next, Peace.
That yellow stove downstairs is actually an oven on the top!! That thing is definitely old! Love it!!❤
I had a white oven almost identical like it except not a self cleaning oven. It was great during holidays and keeping plates warm for later.
Can you imagine changing the light bulbs in that chandelier?? And it looked like they were all working. From the original stuff in the basement I would have loved to see this one all decked out in its 1970s glory. What a mix of decades. Still a very nice house. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
How could anyone bulldoze such a beautiful home down?! The fact it's still furnished, with such beautiful furniture too, is beyond me! So much wow in this find! ❤️😍
I just found your channel last week and subscribed. You do such a great job, and I love it when you actually know the history. And you are respectful. Seems history means nothing to people anymore .Sad. Such a beautiful home. I make sure to always watch your commercials too. Great job 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Unbelievably amazing! It’s massive!Heartbreaking that it may be torn down. Thanks for the tour!
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In the basement, that was a wicker Rattan chair. Very expensive! I love it!!
Wow, what a house!!!!! So sad that they spent that much money and it sits to fall apart.
Love this house it has so much character and charm... they don't make them like this anymore... thanks for the tour💛💫💛
This place made for entertaining on a large scale....given the size of the kitchen AND then there's another kitchen! Basement party zone complete with disco ball over a dance floor! Pool area also made for entertaining with the balcony space above it.
And space for live-in staff.
You could totally have like, 2 maybe 3 separate parties going on in there at the same time and not even disturb one another!
I watched this home from another YT... he was so fast... I could not enjoy it. Thank you for everything you do!!
You're right, someone else did tour this house, and went thru it super quick...much better tour for sure
The house is beautiful but something weird about it.
This is a Gorgeously Epic house not only did I enjoy it but loved loved loved it thank you Ethan
My dream house all the way!
An museum should own this great place.I love 1970's houses with all the original decor's e.t.c.
Ethan Minnie thanks for another great house tour,stay safe.
Beautiful house. Who ever built and made choices in decor has exquisite taste.
I hope it will not be demolished.
The place is awesome I seen this place on two other video. Thats crazy they left all that behind.✌👍
What a beautiful quality home. The staircase is so stunning!!
Such a beautiful home. So sad it will get torn down.
A little tip about artwork: MOST of the time if the piece was an actual painting, there would be no glass on the frame. Also, you could lightly run your fingers over it and feel some dimension, that would be a painting. Just a little something to keep in mind. Those are my tricks I use while hunting artwork/antique pieces. Hope it helps.
That range/stove and d/w in the basement, I think the color was Harvest Gold. The top oven on the stove was just a regular oven...before microwaves! This place was very much designed with Victorian era in mind. The slim door handles and furniture etc. One of the nicest homes..sad that it is mot appreciated...The main kitchen is extraordinary and that table at the end is pretty set in a large "nook" area; for breakfast.. dinner etc. The area with the little refer would be a "butlers pantry" and the smaller back stairs would be for the maid. Designed very old school.
If it's going o be torn down I would pay for salvage rights. Too much high value woodwork appliances etc
I think the small bedroom and bathroom at the top of the back stairs was for the maid, as I didn't see any other maid's quarters.
Great house, Ethan. I really like this place, would be a heartbreak to demolish it. Thanks
I love how out of all the explores I watch you always seem to do the most research and tell us appreciate it stick here in the USA iowa wished I could explore
I got a bad feeling when you entered the little girls room with the bed made and all. With all the girls toys left there it almost feels like the family wanted to forget something. Possibly a childs death? It is definitely a beautiful home though.
That's funny, I had that same thought when I saw the girl's room. It's like she died and they just left the room like it was when she was still alive.
@@YTjennifer I felt the same. I hope that whoever it was that left knows that whoever took care of everything followed through with the wishes of the former owner. And Ethan I am enjoying your channel immensely. I also felt this was a home well cared for, and to think of the physical furniture being destroyed is very sad. When you see such nice things that people don't want or know what to do with I think of people who have no furniture, made beds that no one sleeps in. I wonder if the company's who tear them down give them to someone. I had a co-worker that ate a can of tuna with crackers everyday because she was saving to buy her son a bed. Watching these videos I have seen a lot of beds, I imagine ones that have been sitting for long periods might have damage to the mattresses. Some of the furniture seen is worth a lot of money and completely worth refinishing.
The yellow stove in the basement is def from the 70's we had a green one. The top stove is not a microwave, it's a warmer or low volt stove. Mircowaves came out in the early 80;s I think.
Microwaves came out in the mid-70's. I had one of those early tanks.
@@shariys1 I had one of the original Amana RadarRanges. You could park a car inside it.
@@shariys1 My Grandma did too. After she passed we were going to give it to church with the rest of the furnishings and we were told that the old microwaves leak microwaves and are not safe.
I am in awe! Everything about this house is stunning! The most beautiful hardwood floors I have ever seen! Thanks Ethan!
I love the lights and the Chinese vase the furniture is old ❤️🐈 Melbourne Australia I m all ways hoping you'd find a panic room
Could be the owners are deceased, maybe family has issues who gets what. Could be in probate court for judge to decide. Could be the reason why this expensive furniture is still there. Just a thought. Great explore.
Great Explore! I've seen this house before but your video was great, the detail was impeccable and much appreciated. This home is so beautiful, so sad to see it empty but as others mentioned, you could see mould starting which I'm sure is part of the reason it's empty, but hard to say. Thanks again for such a great video.
I love this home!!! I may be wrong but I have heard they had to leave because of illegal activity.. Or mortgage fraud... Im from the US so im not sure the exact words for that scheme. Awesome job Ethan! ( lonewolfs wifey)
Hey Ethan! Incredibly amazing mansion, wow. I'm totally blown away here. Great job on your video. Much love from Washington
Awesome home! I cannot imagine leaving all of the furnishings in a home so beautiful and then tearing it down?
Love the door knocker!
Gorgeous place! I just love seeing old homes for the details and construction!
Good Job, Ethan, Stay Safe. I Love To Listen To Your Commentary.
What a terrible waste wonder what’s happened to the people who lived their I can’t believe all the furniture left thank you for sharing your videos Ann
Wow!..so much valuable furniture and things left behind 😳
What an amazing home! I’d just sweep up a little and move right it as is.
Ethan mate is this beauty still standing?, are you able to to revisit in 2022? This is probably the best built house ive ever seen the attention to detail.it was classy. I loved the indoor pool, the wine cellar was done to perfection, the basement was done for presentation even the the mechanical rooms had class to it the premium furniture would be worth more then the house. This house just needs some lovin again. Thx for the tour is indoor pool upstairs area connected to the upstairs bedrooms?
I love the Victorian style furniture and the 1950's looking kitchen. Beautiful oil paintings!
I know this is an old one, but it has to be my most favorite! OMG! This old girl us gorgeous 😍
Holy crap! I thought I saw this house before! I dont remember who it was but the house wasn't in as good of shape, alot of the furniture was gone. And people trashed it some but there were like 5 pizza boxes and alot more trash in that room. But you'll be happy to hear that little girls room was pretty much the same. All the little things on the shelf were still there and untoched!! 😀
That is so beautiful would love to know the story behind this house.
Hello from Phoenix.. Unbelievable, I live in an apartment that's probably not even all but 200 sq ft. That place is incredible. The furniture alone has got to be worth some 20 to 30,000, and the piano itself has to be thousands!
Have you ever been confronted by someone still in what was supposed to be abandoned? You seem to be very respectful of the houses and their contents. I really enjoy these explorations. I look forward to seeing more of these abandoned homes.
The kitchen on the first floor was probably renovated in the late 80s. The kitchen you found in the basement and all the cabinetry was the houses original.
Yes, definitely has a late 80s feel!
This house made me cry it’s so beautiful and to think about it being torn down is heartbreaking . The furniture and piano are worth a lot of money. It’s like they packed up their clothes and left. It’s my dream house only better. Oh the room you didn’t like so much in the basement was the mechanic room. I love that you’re so very respectful to the homes you visit and those who it belonged to. Peace out.
Disney figurine on the table, Cinderella and her prince, "Prince Charming"
Awesome video - thanks for sharing it !!!
This house is absolutely incredible .Thank you so much for sharing.
Those large oriental vintage rugs are to die for! Seeing homes like this really make you want to know the story! I am very impressed that you never take anything, it has got to tempting, especially knowing that the items inside are going to be demolished. I don't know if I could have that self- control (especially with those gorgeous rugs!). Thank you for sharing these videos with us. Please stay safe!!
As already mentioned, fabulous kosher kitchen!
Great job as always, Ethan! ❤
The piano!! Oh my gosh I'd give anything for that!
Those harvest gold appliances in the basement are definitely early- to mid-seventies. We got a harvest gold stove in 1973.
Love this place it is so beautiful and the furniture that was left. You need to watch your cursing. Thank you for such a wonderful video. Stay safe
I agree, I don't support channels with GD..and I'm real close to unsubscribing just bc it hurts my heart to hear it
@@sibbylou I agree it may be his right to say what he wants but it's alright to unsubscribe if he uses our lord's name in vain as a cuss word I also hate it when Explorer's use crazy or insane all the time I have a son with a terrible mental illness that he can't help it hurts my heart to hear them say crazy and insane about everything experts say 7 out of 10 people we'll have episode of mental illness in their life including depression and anxiety otherwise I did enjoy the Explorer
I like the cursing - he's pretty candid about his excitement and that gives a lot of energy to the tour
In the basement kitchen, the stove has two ovens. That one on top is not a microwave (no microwaves when this stove was built😊). My mom had a brown one like this when I was growing up in the early 70's.
There’s some awesome stuff sitting in this house. Some big $$ items
I know I’m late to the party, but that house was wild. Thank you for sharing!!
Fortunately the homes you’ve chosen are over 40yrs old. They’ll be no toxic drywall in them, some may even be plastered. Home of that era unlike today’s hermetically sealed homes were more able to breathe. My only concern would be possible asbestos, ceiling tiles, insulation and fireproofing could cause issue if disturbed. If your doing a remodel or a home built in the last 20, I’d be careful about that mold.
Oh my gosh what a beautiful home I just love that kitchen
"Holy shit" it's beautiful Ethan!! Another great find!
I just found your program on UA-cam - ADDICTED THANKS ETHAN!
A grand place and the owners had grand taste as well if it gets torn down too sad thank you for showing this one.
I think that has to be the neatest, cleanest abandoned home I've seen yet. It was a beautiful home and to think it will be torn down is a shame. That house looks like it could be moved in to with a little cleaning and cosmetic touches. This was a great find.
OMG🗯 Ethan! This is the most beautiful house ever that l seen you explored 🤩 everything in this house is elegant antequateishly BEAUTIFUL 😍 lt dose saddens our 🖤 hearts to see everything left!! I really do hope the owners return to get their precious valuable belongings 🤲...........p.s. by the way totally love ur 🔳 "whats up u guys" ✌ keep up ur awesomely abandoned houses exploration work 🤳🏽 And Happy New Year 🎉2022✌
Ethan I love your videos and you find some pretty amazing places.
When people realize the mold from hidden water damage is poisoning them, they are SO sick they don't care about their belongings. I've met hundreds of people who have "mold toxicity" from the drywall that gets moldy after just 2 days of being wet. It's usually inside the walls, under toilets or showers/tubs, behind dishwashers and washers, under skylights.
"Beautiful" doesn't matter if the interior walls are infested with mold. Selling a house like this is a nightmare.....disclosure is required in many states and remediation is more costly than the value of the home.
Stachybotrys is SO poisonous that everything in the home is considered contaminated and needs to be destroyed. If these people take those items with them, the poison follows them.
Susan F. That is all so true! I’ve posted that before. The looters that break in and take items from these abandoned houses are at risk of exposure and so are the explorers. Please guys, if you have to go into these places at least wear N95 masks for protection to keep the mold spores out of your lungs. Probably protective covering over your clothes also. Many times there is water damage and therefore the mold.
Where was the mold? I didn't see any.
@@lanna7917 water damage above white French doors. Whenever water touches drywall, mold starts to grow. Often not visible until tearing walls open.
@@lanna7917 also basement utility room smells musty, according to his comments.
@@2ndChanceAtLife Oh you're right sorry I see it now. I didn't think mold would be such an issue in Canada. I guess it is...
I'd love to have that,Why demolition It?😱I've been homeless sleeping on the streets.And I see this,I'd love it❤❤❤
Love this one so gorgeous thanks for doing that.
This house is just amazing I love it it mite be old but it’s still nice
Holy Hell! The kitchen is huge!! I love the kitchen ..... especially the tiles on the floor
This is one of my faves, such a nice energy, despite the squatter.
This house SCREAMS money!!! One thing I e learned watching your videos is I MUST have a black kitchen and or bathroom
This house was amazing! I still don't understand why people would leave such fancy and obviously expensive furniture and decorations?? Sometimes a house is so nice that you wish you could just move right in - this had everything from a made bed, towels, even soap in the shower!
What a gorgeous house,can't imagine why anyone would leave all þheir furniture behind,another great video Ethan, keep up you're great work. Love from Scotland x
The shower in the master bedroom’s ensuite is massive - I love it!! The master wall-in closest I’d also massive!
Hi Ethan, must be nice to live in Canada, where you find all these beautiful homes and especially this one with thousands of dollars worth of furniture just left behind! It's crazy! You'd never find anything like this in the U.S. Here they live in the homes till they look beyond repair. Must be cheap to live up there, this is one of the nicest homes I've ever seen. Thanks Ethan, this was a jewel of a home!
So much stuff left behind. Makes you wonder if their children didn’t want the furnishings or if the homeowners didn’t have family. Lovely home!
How can anyone want to tear down these wonderful mansions. The decay water damage I guess An indoor pool!!!! Love Victorian furniture. Grand piano! The kitchen was awesome and original.. The girls room.
I loved this one . It looks like they had some kind of parties .
Love the furniture and that house is a fantasy come true! I love the wood in it
sometimes it’s just this funny thing called life than makes you drop everything and go. usually not the best of circumstances. although it’s not very common it does happen, sadly i’ve witnessed furnishings left behind. once upon a time even i had to leave some stuff behind, the worst part is i had a beautiful marble living room set i absolutely loved. that’s a story for another time though 😕 whats up Ethan
The lion door knocker! Love!
What is up? I love this place! They spent their money on detail. If I had that kind of money, that’s what I would do too. Thanks for sharing. Loved this one. ✌🏻Peace
What an awesome house.Love the Kitchen but it's all beautiful.gorgous lovely.the stair cases awesome wood work wow.🇺🇸🖒🖒💜😙
Wow
I’d love to live here! Omg it’s built to look French and the kitchen to die for