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Discussion in 'North Central - USA (MI, IN, OH, KY, WV)' started by Gershwin, Dec 22, 2009.

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  1. Gershwin

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    #1 Gershwin, Dec 22, 2009
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  2. EarlyCat

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    Shot gun shack in another part of the world
    #2 EarlyCat, Dec 22, 2009
    That is awesome.
     
  3. SuperJ

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    #3 SuperJ, Dec 22, 2009
    a king and his castle...
     
  4. FF8929

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    #4 FF8929, Dec 22, 2009
    Oh, God help me, I love it.
     
  5. silvergts1998

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    #5 silvergts1998, Dec 22, 2009
    haunted?
     
  6. SMS

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    #6 SMS, Dec 23, 2009
    What city or county?
    How much land?
    I love it.
     
  7. SMS

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    #7 SMS, Dec 23, 2009

    If so, I'm sure it's nothing a good exorcism can't cure!
     
  8. Kevin2772

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    #8 Kevin2772, Dec 23, 2009
    That place is absolutely beautiful. I couldnt image how much fun it would be to go explore all the land and buildings on that property not to mention all the little nooks and crannies of that house!
     
  9. FF8929

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    #9 FF8929, Dec 23, 2009
    Did you buy this place? If so, pleeeese post some pix of the interior.
     
  10. rext

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    #10 rext, Dec 23, 2009
    Very nice looking home.Where is it and when was the picture taken? Built? History?
     
  11. carguy

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    #11 carguy, Dec 23, 2009
    To say..."they don't build 'em like that anymore" is a huge understatement! Wow that is an awesome place! Restoration costs will be huge, but just imagine trying to build a house like that now days! Please....please....post some more pictures!
     
  12. Gershwin

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    #12 Gershwin, Dec 24, 2009
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    I should've called this thread "time vault" because that properly characterizes it.

    Much of the original wallpaper is up.

    The basement has not been touched in decades as w/ the attic and the dumb waiter

    The paint on the exterior hasn't been touched in 50 years. As you can see interior has held up well, never had HVAC and has never been updated.

    It is in Shelby County.

    Working on acquisition and then a comprehensive restoration/preservation of residence and grounds.
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  13. alum04org

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    #13 alum04org, Dec 24, 2009
    Incredible!
     
  14. atomicskiracer

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    #14 atomicskiracer, Dec 24, 2009
    Wow.
     
  15. wingfeather

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    #15 wingfeather, Dec 24, 2009
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    Wow!!! I would love to have a house like that!!! I hate being poor :(
     
  16. carguy

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    #16 carguy, Dec 24, 2009
    That place is incredible! Look at those rugs! Look at that ceiling! It appears that many of the furnishings are "period correct" and probably original to the house! People now days have no idea what goes into a house like that. I could spend days just roaming around in there, soaking up all the details! You may want to start your own website devoted to that house and it's restoration...I'll grab some popcorn.....

    That is a special place....can you elaborate on the history a bit?
     
  17. alberto

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    #17 alberto, Dec 24, 2009
    Are the rifles included? :)
     
  18. SMS

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    #18 SMS, Dec 24, 2009
    Mrs SMS, after pouring over these photos, sighed, and looked at me and said, "Well, I still love you..."
    (meaning even though YOU did not find this place for me) :)

    We've just spent an hour comparing the old and new photos and performing our own virtual restoration.

    Anxious for more stories as things develop!

    Thanks again for sharing this piece of history with all of us.
     
  19. Doug

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    #19 Doug, Dec 24, 2009
    Looks like fun. I am doing a resto for someone in the Highlands right now. Lots of interesting things if you start tearing into walls and floors. Removing load bearing walls with original balloon framing.
    It would be great if the house didn't need anything but paint and topical refinish work.
    What kind of acreage does it sit on? Any interesting history?
     
  20. cessnav8or

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    #20 cessnav8or, Dec 25, 2009
    Very nice find. I have lived in Shelby County since I was 14 and do not know where this house is. I hope you get it I would love to come by and see it.
     
  21. DrStranglove

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    #21 DrStranglove, Dec 25, 2009
    Beautiful! I hope it is not in the middle of no where. Please tell us the history as you get it!




    Back in Ga in many places, but esp in north central NC there are some flat out mansions but because of the shift in fortune about... say... 1865, they are now in the flat out sticks. Warren County NC was one of the wealthiest places in the South up and until the War of Northern Aggression. You should see the abandoned places there.
     
  22. BT

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    #22 BT, Dec 25, 2009
    It reminds me of the beginning of the Tom Hanks movie "The Money Pit"... Don't worry, it ends well. Seriously though, that place looks awesome, and has held up remarkably well considering the amount of time it has been left alone. As they say "It's a keeper!"
    Enjoy it, and congratulations.
    :)
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  23. Gershwin

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    #23 Gershwin, Dec 25, 2009
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    The residence sits on the largest farm in the county (3300 acres) but I'm only looking at a 200 acre piece which is the center piece.

    The residence has remained w/ the same family since it was built in 1900. It has never been restored or updated in any way with the exception of steam heat in the 40's. It is still served by a ground spring and has never had central air installed. The house is unlike anything I've everseen in that not only has it remained unchanged in over a hundred years but every room still boasts the original wallpaper. Best part, the foundation is solid and the interior is dry. This lack of updating really makes the project a monumental task; however the original petina and unmolested example makes it truly remarkable.

    The family history was intrenched in farming - wholesale dairy to be specific. It is quite a testimony to their success in that field in the early 20th century and the after effects of the depression that changed everything in the 30's.

    The idea of the dedicated website mentioned prior is a good idea and I will set something up and add a link.

    Someone asked if the guns were included. I can't say just yet, SuperJ and I are still working on the details. However my intention is to preserve all "aspects" of this farm estate INTACT.

    More to come:
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  24. SuperJ

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    #24 SuperJ, Dec 25, 2009
    17 years in the business and this is my favorite deal.
     
  25. FF8929

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    #25 FF8929, Dec 25, 2009
    I'm sitting here, looking at the pix, with my mouth hanging open.
    That's the kind of find, people like me, dream of, and yet fear of ever finding. It would be a wonderful nightmare. I so envy, and yet, pity you. But, again, God help me, I wish I had your opportunity. Best of luck.
     
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