Abandoned WHITE HOUSE Mansion | 2 Pools, Library, And Ballroom
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- čas přidán 6. 01. 2023
- NOTE: We were given special permission to document his home, Police, Owner, and Neighbors watch this home very closely. It is private property and posted with No Trespassing signs.
In today’s episode we venture down south to an abandoned white marble mansion that to me resembles the White House in Washington DC. Built in 1983 by a man we’re going to call Mr.K. He was originally from Poland and moved to Canada in the 1950s with dreams of actually working in the United States. And he accomplished his dream moving to Alabama and starting up a hotel business that was very successful! In the 1970s he and his wife moved into a home that used to sit where the mansion sits now. They had planned on renovations and adding on to the other house but became an issue because of the extensive work the house needed. So in 1983 they tore down their house to rebuild their dream home. With Mr.K being from Europe and his wife being from Alabama they both had certain styles that they loved. And that’s how the design of this mansion came about. The mansion features 12,000 square feet of living space, 2 pools with one of them being indoors, well over 30 chandeliers, and a 2000 sqft master bedroom. Not to mention the crazy amount of marble and ornate trim above each entry way. In 2006 Mr.K passed away at the age of 93 and the mansion was sold off. The owner ship of the mansion changed several times until 2008 when the house was winterized and no one ever moved back in. So join us today and let’s see what’s left
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That is beautiful. Thank you for calling your wife darling when you first went in. Sweet.
Hello,happy new year’s to you 🎉
It reminds me of the old style drive up motels you’d see on vacation. What a shame it’s fallen into disrepair. Sometimes bigger isn’t better.
Say what!
Less is more is my saying!
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That is funny af! Big ole Johnny Holmes! Great to MEAT a dead man ©um bk to life!
Sorry I couldn't resist!
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I know it’s been said many times, but this would make an incredible wedding venue. You could youse the master as the bridal suite, all of the guest bedrooms for the rest of the wedding party/family. The ballroom would make a great location for ceremonies and/or receptions.
It just has to get into the right hands to happen! ❤
i remember this was rented out for events a few times in 2009 -2010 me and my brothers would sneak in i remember using the indoor pool and taking drinks from refrigerators left from events
Amazes me how people could let these beautiful homes become so run down. It's such ashame. Some of us could only dream of having a home like this
Rich people aren’t greatful bc there’s nothing for them to look forward to
That is not a home, it's an example of materialism and vanity.
@@FallacyAsPraxis The thing that people spend the most on in their life is their residence and virtually everyone overspends no matter how big it is and they spend most of the rest of their lives paying for it. These people had money, enough to build a house beyond YOUR reach and likely paid for it in cash or something close to that. It is hard to get a mortgage on hugely expensive homes that banks deem hard to sell. So it likely was within the means of the buyer at the time - too bad you cannot afford it. Sour Grapes
Well, the couple kept it up-- it was only after he died in 2006, according to the video, that ownership changed-- several times. The problem is that the upkeep expenses on such a large property are exorbitant-- and anyone who bought it would likely want to update the obvious 80s decor since it looks as if nobody changed anything from the initial build 23 years prior to his death.
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Would love to see pictures of it when it was full decorated and lived in by the original owners
why? It is horrid
@@gwendolyn7462 youre horrid.
@@gwendolyn7462 Maybe, just maybe, the furniture reduced the horridness a little... The wallpaper was awful, the gold trims were awful, the medallions and chandeliers were way too plentiful and not pleasing to the eye. Everything seemed boringly repetitious and unattractive. Even the massive main bathroom was terrible and poorly designed while the other bathrooms were ugly as sin in both color and design. This was truly one of the ugliest places I have ever seen with only a few redeeming qualities which were the outside doors and windows. Only the kitchen and the library may have been somewhat attractive in their day because of the wood work. I can't help thinking everything was done poorly with little design appeal and the repetition bordered on gaudiness.
I don’t think that big room is a master bedroom. I think it’s an entertainment center. It’s not an area for a bed but may be a stage. I’m sure these people entertained a lot.
I could totally see this as an upscale retirement home. It has potential
I'm sure the people in the neighboring mansions think that's a fine idea.
yeah, retirement home
A upscale assisted living. Yes. It is beautiful. I hope they do sell off the marble and chandeliers if they are not going to fox it up I hate the thought of kids getting in there and busting up things and spraying with graffiti.
In highschool, a kid in our orchestra had a party at his house for all the band & orchestra students - they had an indoor & outdoor pool both! It was just really neat! As a kid , at the time I was so envious.
Later in my life I lived in a 5000 square foot home on the ocean, I do know now, that if I had means, I wouldn’t live in a HUGE HOUSE ever again. When you can’t hear what’s going on in other parts of the house, it’s really kind of creepy. And it’s a TON of work to maintain. IF i get rich, I’ll live in “ nice” but not “big”! A place that big means you got a lot of people around to maintain it/ no privacy , no thanks. Jmo . Thanks for posting this, I’m sort of a newbie to your channel, so I scrolling back & looking at your past explores! Thanks again!!
Agree, this poor guy was so lost. So attached to grandiosity.
Me too. I love minimalism.
You can tell the original owners loved this mansion and had it how they wanted it. It's so sad to see how it has been left.
It's beautiful inside.. I hope it does get renovated It's too beautiful to tear it down. Thank you to the owner for letting you film this beauty. ❤️
It’s beautiful but looks lonely and cold. I couldn’t imagine living there and being happy even with the two pools.
I am a neighbor of this wonderful house, I had always been curious about what it was like inside. currently belongs to a church association
WHERE IS IT AT?? I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE IT!
I live pretty close to there as well! It's a shame it's abandoned.
I want that house for me....
All I can say is that beautiful
I would have to go and explore it.
I worked on the burglar alarm system at this house, the people who owned it were very nice and always enjoyed going there
Imagine, being 60+ years old. After recently becoming, obviously, very well off. You decide to build a home for you and your wife. And this is what you envision. This home was meant to be a symbol of what he had accomplished in his life. Also being in his 60’s during construction led to the entire home being built on a single story floor plan. I just couldn’t fathom living out my golden years in such a home. This would be the way to say, look at what I was able to do. Not in a arrogant way, but in a way that is to be honored. I don’t know who the owner was but it’s always Amazing to see what sone people are capable of accomplishing in their lives. Our lives are so short. To amass such a fortune that is capable of constructing such a beautiful home. Hats off to mr K
If he died in 2006 at 93 and it was built in 1983 then he was 70. Wouldn't that tub and marble floors be dangerous for someone 70 to 93. The guest rooms were tiny and the kitchen n other bathrooms were underwhelming. Overall the rest of the mansion is stunning. It was built in 1983 so not surprised the kitchen is so dark. I was expecting it to be beautiful and white with marble.
They do it for the woman in their lives. Men only want a comfortable place to live.
he built the house out of greed if he wanted to be remembered he could of used the money to help people with the money it took to build this home in the 80s he probably could of built a 100 homes on 50 or so acres and gave em away to the homeless
If I was a millionaire and wanted to accomplish something in life to leave as a memory of me I absolutely would not waste my money on something like all millionaires do I would live a simple life and help everyone that I possibly could then your memory would never die and I would leave this world not regretting NOTHING and be happy that I could help a lot of people. That's just the way I am . Heaven has more to offer than anything in this world has . ❤❤
Why they turn in hotel
The Space in between the Outside door and the room is called, A Vestibule: "A vestibule is a small, enclosed entry chamber that traditionally has served as a buffer in winter between indoors and outdoors, to trap air and minimize heat loss. Vestibules today also help keep air-conditioned air inside and hot air outside in summer."
Big B, these are the details that I wish you would understand before you do the video. Vestibules are very common in homes in harsh climates. Hot, humid or cold, they are common.
Also sometimes called an airlock.
Thanks; I was wondering about these areas also.
In New England we call it a mudroom a place to take off wet muddy snow covered clothes before gong into the main house
@@andrewlemoine3451 mud rooms are usually to the side or back of the house.
LOVE all the kitchen cabinets! ❤ Love that they go up to ceiling instead of being typical short cabinet dust traps.
You can never have enough kitchen storage or counter space.
I found your channel the other day and really enjoy seeing these homes and imagining what they were like before being abandoned. I also appreciate the history/background you give in the beginning of each video. It would be really awesome if you could find photos of these mansons in all their glory and show those at the end of each video! That would be so cool!! Thank you for taking us along on your exploration of abandoned homes!
Beautiful! So nice the owners gave you permission to video and share with us. I love the pool areas but the whole house is spectacular. Lots of ideas on what they can do with this place before it falls into disarray. Great video!
Happy new year’s to you 🎉
I almost thought the tiny rooms with bathrooms looked like servant quarters
You and your wife Dakota are such an adorable couple! It's really heartwarming to see you both so happy together. 🤗❤️
It was so nice of the man to let you go in and show us. This home is stunning. If it was full of furniture and life! It would be a little piece of paradise! Good bless you and the owner!
Just a tip. The circular “moldings” around the chandeliers on the ceilings are called Medallions. The birds in the glass are birds of paradise. ❤
You probably won't read this, but I wish you were narrating what we were seeing. He talks like he isn't very smart
@@michelemartorina7220 awe. Thank you. He’s a novice I believe. My mom was an antique dealer my house (was her home) is full of antiques. I have one of those medallions on my ceiling above my head as I type this to you now. I hope you are well. Have a great rest of your week.
@@michelemartorina7220yikes, you go on peoples channels to call them dumb?
Just a tip- nobody likes a know it even thought we all knew what they were called.
@@North49191 awe! Shall I send you a tiny violin?
The small room/space between the outside door and another room is an airlock entry. It's especially popular in the north. It's function is to prevent the home's heat from escaping and cold drafts from whooshing in, every time someone uses the outside door. The airlock entry serves the same purpose of maintaining temperature control for an air conditioned home in the summer.
Yes this is commercial grade opulance at every turn as Mr K was a hotelier after all
Like a mud room...
vestibule
It's reminiscent of "The Shining." Stain glass doors are stunning and timeless!
It looks like this house belong to Livarachie sure spelled wrong 😂
I hoped they had many wonderful memories.
It needs a roof with a pitch on it. Flat roofs tend to leak too often. My workplace is ALWAYS fighting water leaks. I would LOVE to have a kitchen like that!! Those walk-in closets are awesome! Gorgeous!! My whole house will fit in the master bedroom 🤣
Where u guys located We can give you an estimate and take care of you with a finders fee 😂
I agree don't know why anyone would have a flat roof the water just sits there.
"In my Father's house are many mansions." Won't it be wonderful there?
Yes, more wonderful than we could imagine!
Love the architecture of these old buildings. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ould u do with all that space wow!!!
It's so hard for me to imagine how 2 people would want or need this amount of house.
I hope they did a lot of entertaining or it is a lot of house.
They were hotel owners, it’s very fitting they would build something like this.
Pour fuir sa femme 😂
I drive by this Manson all the time and always wanted to take a look at the inside. Thank you for exploring this one!
What city/town is it in?
Love this video 😍 wish you could find photos of what it looked like furnished that would be interesting. Did they have family? Wonder what the plans are for it. Beautiful home ❣️
Would be interesting to see....
I hope the new owner fixes it up and uses it for something
It's a shame cause it's just been sitting for year's and deteriorating so fast. It would be wonderful if someone could do something with it cause it has lots of potential.
Supplier: How much marble do you want?
Contractor: Yes.
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when I see such a beautiful home left empty like this I think it looks sad, like it's just waiting for someone to love it again.
Wow, what a stunning house/mansion. I love the fittings, the marble,the crown moldings. I just love all of it
Can you imagine the staff required to maintain all that ? Chandeliers = work for cleaning..marble columns = work cleaning , etc....
SOMEONE should redo this. Its absolutely gorgeous and beautiful.
What an adventure! Thank you for sharing someone's dream, once upon a time! 🌿💙
Thank you so much for doing this one! It's 20 minutes away from where I live and I have always wanted to see the inside!!!!!❤❤❤❤
This place took my breath away! That master bedroom is definitely the best room of the place, followed by the indoor pool!! Just sad to see that the place is in need of renovations.
Simply Stunning.. I hope the owner can start making it a livable home again!!🙏🏻🤗🙏🏻
It hurts my heart to see it abandoned because someone put so much of themselves and lots of money into it, but it would be super expensive to maintain but it is lovely.
House in fantastic condition no saggy walls or ceilings. Must be incredibly well made. I’m envisioning a bunch of apartments with the outside pretty much staying the same
I love watching you bc your actually respectful about a lot of things
You said it was previously designed as a hotel. That's why you see the first big spaces it makes sense as a common area for guests. It still looks very splendid. Love it. Thank you for showing these amazing places.
This place is absolutely amazing, they spared no expense when they built it.
Lol - I was watching thinking that there was something kinda off about the style considering it's a home but "funeral home church" vibe is actually perfect. Not exactly homey, but very ornate. Thanks for the upload.
Keep Rockin' Banks.. Hello to Dakota! You both are truly blessed...
Happy new year’s to you
Have to love the 80s pink and seafoam green vibe in the interior design. Such a popular color combo of the decade.
Much I see with all these houses, I have a smaller mansion, people pass away and I learn much from all these homes. The thing is, you lose what really means much to you, family and it all gets really messed up. I'm realizing that what really matters is gone. These episodes is going to help me in much. Your gift is helping me as I have treasures in my house. I want it to be perfect. It all is of God.
Loved how you and your wife showing the house
Very massive house
I guess to each his own very beautiful indeed
Exciting! Looking forward to seeing it!!
Bathrooms and Kitchens really interest me the most. For example when you see more than 6 burners on a stove, the owners plan on large meals. The master bathroom in this mansion didn't have a shower. I found that quite odd, considering the size of the bedroom.
It would be cool to see all these places in their glory days. This place would make a fantastic wedding/reception venue
absolutely amazing gorgeous place, I really liked the whole house, thank you for sharing🙂😀
When you walked around the huge room on the opposite end of the house from Master Bedroom, I was fascinated by the fireplace with the huge windows a few feet behind; that's quite unique. It first looked like someone could walk between the fireplace & the windows, but you only allowed the camera 2 quick glances of this area! I could only see there was no opening at the bottom, (so no walk-through) but I really wanted to see above that. Future videos would be much improved with less time spent on things like identical chandeliers & light fixtures (one close-up of each was sufficient) or the big wreath box then the big wreath, and more time on unique design elements! Looking for to future explorations here.
I can only imagine the memories that were made in this place.i loved the tour.
The stained glass is so beautiful.
I do stained glass, and I truly admire each piece.
Great explore good job filming. Your style is improving with every explore. Beautiful house. Very over the top with all the space & so much marble. That would make a great resort. Thx 4 sharing, much luv. Stay safe
These over the top homes are hilarious ! A winter and summer pool, now that's a first. Love this stuff, so entertaining.
A beautiful old home. Wow. Hope it is being restored.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the tour.
Kitchen cabinets and light switches are a dead giveaway to it being a 1980's house. Frozen in time!
Cool thanks for the heads up
That huge pink fire place ..beautiful
And the pink wall paper with raised floral design
Many thanks to the kind owner for letting you share this magnificent house with us. .I can't even imagine what it looked like in it's prime! I pray it will be restored to it's full potential in the years to come.
I saw the thumbnail and knew exactly where this was.
As a college student, I saw it for the first time in the late 80s.
I have lived or worked in that town since.
To my understanding, no one ever lived in the house.
I believe it was partially finished and more work was done over time, but never occupied.
There have been different plans for it, but nothing has ever materialized.
It sits yards from a very busy road so anyone who could afford to live there would probably pass for something with more privacy and a better floorplan.
Mr. K built an independent hotel that is very similar in style and layout to the home.
So as one of the comments stated, he probably built it based on that design.
I had never seen the inside until this video, but it definitely feels like a 1970's era hotel.
It also feels like he handed the builder a sketch on a napkin and a stack of cash and said get started.
It is great to finally get a look at the inside of this quirky spot.
They lived in the house for 6 years before they lost their fortune and bank foreclosed on it.
Really reminds me of this Really old coal miner in Pennsylvania my dad use to take me to his property/ranch had a crazy 1 story house like that and he had so much land with like 7 different cabins on it, it was incredible and the best hunting I ever did. I always remember the guy telling me as a kid he was a millionaire twice and broke three times from the coal business lmao that was back when a million dollars was actually a status
This place is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
Wow. I cant believe nobody baught this. Truely beautiful
That master bedroom was cool ! But, at first, it' looked like a funeral home with those posts and flowers on them. Fancy place ! Thank you for sharing ! Be blessed 😊
Cant wait to see the full exploration! Seems to have been a once beautiful property. Keep up the good work 🤙
Love all your videos… thank you for taking us with you… God Bless you and your family
what a nice place, so glad they let you show us,, I hope they can fix it up
Mind blowing on so many levels. You just have to wonder what type of personality would want to live in a house like that. It was an interesting explore, but as I've said I prefer the older and dusty with lots of artifacts.
I grew up in the 80's where this is located and always wondered what it looked like inside!
What County/City is this in?
Which town?
Where is the family?
Wow wow and wow 😮.. Loved it. But so big..love the marble countless chandeliers..amazing mirrors .. can just go on... Thankyou for sharing with us. Look forward to more. Gathering great ideas.
Definitely the one I would pick out of your shows so far. Thanks.
This is an amazing video. There is so much character in this home that one can easily see themselves there.
I have a fantasy of owning a specialized club.
I have drawn out the design many times on paper and in my mind. This home checked all my boxes in lay out as well as intricate design of moldings, door entrances and especially the pools.
There's no shower in master bedroom that's different
@@theresawilliams6538 True.
The house needs updating on a few things especially for my club 😊. I would add a rain shower coming from the ceiling over the middle of the tub while I was removing two of the pillars in front and down sizing the thickness of the pillars so one could use the sinks more efficiently.
I’m curious to why we can’t know the real details if ownership . I understand you try to protect these places I’m just a history fanatic and be wanting to research ,
Love your channel and all the information you provide, so interesting
My favorite part of house is the wallpaper and the gold moldings and the columns and all the marble and the chandeliers!!
I know where this place is. As a kid I loved this place, I wanted to live there. Thank you for sharing so I could finally see the inside of a mansion that I have always wanted ❤❤❤
What County/City is this in?
Drawings for buildings are really expensive so just imagine how much the plans cost for this place!
From my point of view the blueprint cost was pocket change to the owner compared to the land and actual building cost he paid for it and the contents therein, not to mention the cost of property taxes, homeowners insurance that he had to pay even extra for due to it being built with a flat top roof, electricity, and the upkeep of it inside and out daily.
That's what I always think about in these videos. The original owners would have spent months working with an architect, hand selecting samples of materials for everything from carpeting to wallpaper and countertops. The architect would be constantly revising the plans to arrive at the vision of the owner. They both would have put so much time into it and surely would be sad to see it left to abandonment. Happens all too often with these homes though. It's that level of customization that often does them in, making them impractical to renovate to someone else's taste.
Hideous place. Great vids
Amazing explore! Thank you Big B for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
That first room is a huge foyer. The main foyer you named is not just a foyer it is a Grand Entrance. Off the master bedroom is a sitting room. Very nice. The kitchen is surprisingly simple. Completely functional but utilitarian.
In most mansions they have hiden rooms, if I had one most definitely in the book case Or wall never know some old mansions do have them. Great video loved the garden tub with poles. But with space room in that bedroom you would think that the bathroom would be huge.
They probably had pool parties and stuff ,room for dancing for get togethers at the bar ,and two bathrooms so people could use,they may liked to swim ,or to use in winter , you said soon as I was writing this,wow what an entrance,that side could be offices,for some kind of business,the meeting room ,nice mansion lot of room ,great tour and place to see
The wood work in the kitchen is beautiful.
I hope someone will bring this place back to its glory 😊
Looks like a small factory or warehouse that someone converted into a home .
Wow!! That is certainly one mansion that is very ornate in details! The molding is beautiful !! The small bedrooms just don’t go with the rest of the house … not luxurious!
The embossed wallpaper is definitely gorgeous !!
Thanks for the tour ! 😊
Hello,happy new year’s to you 🎉
Truly amazing. What a gorgeous place.
I loved that rose wallpaper at the area where the bedrooms were, that house is so beautiful
I was surprised that there was no shower in that master bath…and compared to the vast size of all the rooms…those guest bedrooms were extremely tiny! Beautiful place!!
Honestly I think that those little Teensy bedrooms with the little bathroom looks like servants quarters
Amazing place!! You have come a LONG way in your videos and presentation. Excellent work.
Thank you!!
@@BigBankz thanks for putting Scripture in your work that's amazing 👏
Great lookin Mansion. TY for Sharing the history of this beautiful home. TY ❤ watched on 5/27/23
Love to see this very luxurious home alive once again
Your right. It would be amazing to be able to see this mansion, when it was first completed and furnished in all its glory. And even better... Would to be able to see it, with a side by side comparison.
Thanks for giving us a tour.
Did you ever do a final count on how many chandeliers?
Just a beautiful incredible amazing White House, great video.
Just discovered your channel. One thing I love about you is how respectful you are of the families/previous owners' homes. You keep it clean. Not to mention you do your research but dont give out too much information. Blessings to you and your beautiful wife. Keep up the great work. The two pools can also work for when they have big events/ parties with many people. Or separate the old people from the young people when its family events😅😅😅
Thank you for showing close-ups of the molding details, the leaded glass, fireplace, wallpaper and door knobs. I love seeing the details! The kitchen is very boxed in & claustrophobic to me. I am confused by them putting the washer & dryer in the kitchen of this massive mansion. Also the cramped master bathroom was wild. All the chandeliers are so pretty!! The ballroom was pretty amazing. It looks like it would be great used as a wedding venue and for fancy Christmas parties. It was nice seeing Lakota. "Hi, Lakota!"
Yes some things confused me on this one. some things were very high end, and some things, not so much. the washer/dryer in the kitchen really threw me off, and the tiny guest rooms and bathrooms!!
The tiny guest rooms might be rooms for the house keepers and washer and dryer in the kitchen is a European thing. The owner of the house was Polish.
I think that the bedroom suite gave more of an intimate feeling than the huge common rooms. I wonder how much time the couple spent there v.s. the other big rooms.