Me too. But it would take about a million bucks, I think. There was a BBC program about restoring historic homes in the UK, some as old as this house and some as much as 500 years older. Some people were doing almost all the work and spending literally decades with a tight budget. Other people were hiring experts and it was costing literally millions.

These are too far gone From mold to bug infestations to settling/cracking foundations & brickwork to lead plumbing to knob&tube wiring... What would be a 'wiser' thing to do would be to salvage anything worthwhile (e.x. nice wood), get the FLOOR PLANS (blueprints) and build new, with new (better) materials. Yes, materials science and technology is much better today; "design" not so much. But you can use the original floor plans. Win-win.

@@walterbrunswick-Nothing is ever too far gone if you have the money and time. That being said, you’re probably right about starting over.

@@SJM6791 Sorry but yes, some things ARE just 'too far gone', where no amount of money will restore it/them

@@SJM6791 Such old houses long exposed to water leaks tend to harbor deadly molds. Not worth it.

@Charlie Williams Maybe she will buy it for herself!

Such old houses long exposed to water leaks tend to harbor deadly molds.

Yeah, hearing the history of these houses would definitely add to the excitement of being shown through these grand old homes.

Unfortunately true, I shared a bunch of the information on a historic house I filmed in md years ago and a few months after, it burned down from arson so I never want that too happen again

I totally understand & respect that you respect other people’s property. Respect for others seems rarer & rarer these days , so hats off to you!

Urban Exploring With Kappy Oh that's terrible. Understand completely now.

I believe I may know where this house is located. Will drive by in the near future to see if my memory is correct. Your desire to keep the location undisclosed is appreciated, especially since it appears that an owner has been attempting to restore the place.

They probably abandoned it ,because it was haunted

@@georgefilippello7972 If it's haunted by bad ghosts okay, good ghosts wouldn't scare me.

No such thing as ghosts....they are demons.

@@brendaunknown9973 Not all are demons, some very good spirits

Lorna Hardin. I’m not seeing any signs that someone has tried to restore the house. What indications are you seeing?

I'd say they've gotten used to newer efficient updated abodes. 🎵Green acres is the place to be...🎶

Probably upkeep, restoration, heating, taxes, became financially prohibitive...🙁

Owner should at least put it up for sale, instead of letting it rot away

@@darant2249 Possibly in limbo if owned by bickering offspring who may have shared ownership via an inheritance. That happens a lot.

@@ken_tiki5241 good thought. Thanks

Money is probably the main factor. And time. It costs alot of both to keep up with a house in general, let alone one this size. Sad

It looks as if someone was in the process of remodeling it as I seen several rooms that had nearly been finished and heat and cooling was being put in as well as electricity. There's also random used and unused construction materials all over the home and the pull down attic door was brand new so my guess would be someone ran out of money on this project, may have happened during the housing collapse that left many many losing their homes. It is so very sad to view these urban explored homes as they leave me so sullen that I actually have to limit my views to only 2-3 a month or less. I used to explore myself but I found as a sensitive that the experience would sometimes leave me in an almost depressed state for many many months so I leave it to these guys. Thanks Kappy

The lack of free labor?

Good word for it! Definitely felt grand! Thanks for watching!

This house was built to last. You can see the solidity demonstrated by the floors on the second floor holding the weight of those tubs, sinks and toilets with not a hint of sagging. If it had been properly maintained, it would still be in use. Too many times elderly people don't have the money to properly maintain their historic homes. By the time they are gone, there's a lot of damage that could have been avoided. I've lived in old homes, it takes a good deal of money, time and work to keep them up. I wish that whoever had started rehabbing this house had been able to finish it.

@@nadinemasteller1089 yeah, me too. I love old homes, you were so lucky to have lived in one!

@@kristinadelvecchio6018 I always appreciated the beauty of the old home I grew up in. And then my husband and I bought an old house as our first home. The people who bought it from us did also, but then the husband had a stroke at an early age. When I went back to visit old friends in that town a few years ago, I saw that the house has been going downhill. So sad.

it probs had two ovens, too, if like ones I've seen

What was the brand of the stove? I wasn’t able to decipher it?

Its not a real old stove, its an electric stove, from about mid 1950s.

@@michellep1965 Frigidaire.

Those stoves are for sale all the time on Craigslist. They are from the 50's. Usual brand names are Norge, Westinghouse, Frigidaire, they are built like tanks and last forever.

Kimberly van Helden. I noticed the shutters too. Certainly indication of some money. It looked like all original windows, trim , baseboards, fireplaces and flooring. I loved the simplicity of it. I have an old stone house circa 1850. It is a modest stone house. We unearthed the original fireplace. I have identical doors to the panelled doors in this house. There is a specific name for them. Anyway, when you look at the doors you see a cross.

Thank you!

Agreed this was definitely a favorite of mine, especially with its connections to Thomas Jefferson and then the civil war! Wish I could share more!

Vernon Sanders. I agree. Original plaster and lath, original windows and trim, original baseboard, fireplace trim and floors. So beautiful in its simplicity!

He sure was brave! I don't think there's any way I would have went down there in that kind of shape. Creepy.....

Are beautiful history rotting away? Yes, unfortunately they are. Our history really should be protected and saved.

Yeah I probably should change my name to rural exploring with kappy but it doesn’t have the same ring too it lol

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 I agree, it wouldn't work. I don't know how many KZfaq fans refer to you guys as "Urbexers," the way I do, but "Rurexers" doesn't have a ring to it---and I wouldn't use it. Carry on, Kappy, we like things just the way they are! Right, folks? Stay safe.

Hey...that's an idea, fill them up with homeless.

Instead of going on and on about everyone and their brother, and the government doing something, WHY DONT YOU STEP UP AND DO SOMETHING!!!!!

They would trash the place.

The states couldn't afford to restore these places . Its cheaper to raise them ,and build new .

@@johnfranklin5277 I would if I could. I'm elderly with disabilities and on a fixed income. It would be a wonderful if an individual could restore it and make it their dream home.i love old houses I just hate seeing them decaying or bulldozed down for a strip mall or parking lot. Sorry I can't save them myself.

Agreed! They definitely don’t build em like they used too! Thank you for watching!!

Wanna curve wood use a steam box.

one of the 1st rooms he went in had a curved corner wall. it was pretty! he didn't point it out, but i noticed it.

It would take a lot of time and a lot of money . I know I restored an old house . I did it myself many years ago .

Or still is.

Good eye I’m sorry! I do make mistakes! Thank you for watching

I think someone is.

@@chaosdemonwolf1 Hope so 👍

@@MistyLaneLoveConquersALL Yeah me too. They don't build em like that anymore.

@@chaosdemonwolf1 Definitely! Houses today are cheaply made!!

@@MistyLaneLoveConquersALL And that's giving it too much credit.

That appeared to be modern chip board like a new roof.