Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Got permission to explore a small (8 bedroom) derelict stately home yesterday... Pics arent the best lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Curious mock fireplace Entrance to servents quarters Servents stairs... Up to 3 tiny rooms, down to kitchen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 The kitchen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Dining room... Leads off to small study, ladys drawing room, wine celler Main reception room One of many fireplaces sadly ripped out, most rooms had a fireplace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,798 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I bet that was fascinating. What were the gorunds like Gem? How did you come upon that oportunity? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Small barn... Took a lot of pics because i just liked it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I bet that was fascinating. What were the gorunds like Gem? How did you come upon that oportunity? Its a couple of miles from a friends house so as we were driving past one day we begged a farmer to let us in the gate for a look at the house (he rents the grass around the house for his cattle, its up for sale 500k with about 50hectares and a stable block as well as the barn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astral 253 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 LOVE IT! Big into urban exploration myself, travelled a few places in the country to check places out. Good find there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 The pics dont do it justice, there are many rooms i didnt have time or sufficient lighting to photograph... This is a link to the estate agent for the house: http://www.sherryfitz.ie/resi/buy/8-bed-Farms-and-Estates-For-Sale-by-Private-Treaty-Castlerea-Cashlieve-House-Cashlieve-Castlerea-Co.-Roscommon-propertydetail.aspx?id=306609&ST=1&pc=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'd Love To Get My Hands On A Place Like That . . Though Sadly They Are Few And Far Between Here And The Price Would Be Double That Here !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Someone lived there up until recently, the floors in 2/3 rooms downstairs have gone but apart from that this place is structurally sound, no damp yet and no woodworm... Id move in tomorrow lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Love seeing old buildings explored....especially if they have a lot of the old furniture etc in. This forum is full of proper interesting explorations http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'd love to get my hands on that dresser! Criminal shame it's just being left there to rot Trouble is, I'd never get it against my wall. Look at the height on the f**king thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Argh 6 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Oooh....now THAT'S a fixer upper! Could really do things with a place like that. All I need is loads of money And loads of time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 The dressers are all built in and too tall for most places, about 7/8ft tall approx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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