At first glance it`s just an abandoned house but you`ll be shocked when you look inside
27.12.2016
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If you think that abandoned houses are only in underdeveloped countries, then you are mistaken. Even rich countries are full of abandoned buildings, structures, and even such mansions!
Today we will tell about one of the most amazing mansions in the world! It is located in the US state of Florida and costs $2,000,000!
Continuation of the article  Photo: ofigenno.com This mansion was built in 1927 for the well-known American entrepreneur William John Howey. It was not just a house, but a luxurious residence. Business meetings and holiday balls were held there.  Photo: ofigenno.com The mansion`s opening was a social event. A symphony orchestra from New York played in the park, and the audience was about 15,000! Entry was free, so all the local residents gathered at William Howey`s event.  Photo: ofigenno.com The residence cost a substantial amount of money. William spent 250 thousand dollars.  Photo: ofigenno.com Only 11 months after the mansion`s opening, its owner died of a heart attack. For a long time, his widow Mary Grace Hastings took care of the house. However, in 1981 she died, so the house went to the heirs.  Photo: ofigenno.com Three years later, the mansion was sold to a married couple for 400 thousand dollars. The new owners decided to turn the residence into the Howey Museum.  Photo: ofigenno.com Despite the fact that tours were conducted here for some time, the property has not received cultural heritage status. The state did not allocate funds, and maintaining this house alone was quite difficult. Moreover, in 2000 Jack died, and his widow lacked the strength and means to maintain the property...  Photo: ofigenno.com Now the house is empty but under police protection. From time to time, guards detain trespassers who enter the mansion`s territory. But in most cases, it`s photographs that remind of the luxury and oblivion.  Photo: ofigenno.com And there`s really something to see! The house has 20 rooms with a total area of 669 square meters. Old furniture and even dishes have been preserved there.  Photo: ofigenno.com The property is for sale. The exact cost is not disclosed, but experts estimate that it could be around $2,000,000. In this case, the buyer would need to account for at least 1.5 million for repairs.  Photo: ofigenno.com Photo: ofigenno.com No one has yet been found who wants to purchase this property, but maybe that`s for the best. After all, thanks to sneaky photographs, we can see what`s inside the house. And if you liked the article about the unusual mansion, be sure to share it with your friends! Liked what you saw? Recommend to friends Next post
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