Derby,Abandoned House,September 08

johno23 · Sep 16, 2008

I have driven past this place daily for about 5 years and only recently whilst stuck in traffic in a thunderstorm did I spot it.It looked very atmospheric in dark clouds and lightning so Drama Queen and I came back to have a look around.Currently seeking permission to view interior properly but here are some general shots of the exterior and grounds etc.

We cant find much on its history,but we believe it to be circa 1930`s and a family home to an affluent family for many years.In later times up to about 2006 it was the HQ of a local sign company.Whilst its not one of our best explores the place cut a lonely presence in a busy area with one of the largest gardens we have ever seen.No doubt it was once a beautiful setting before urbanisation.

The "Amityville"sign.

The grand driveway.

Goes into extensive and awesome garden.

Derelict fish pond,which we nearly fell into.

The rear area,conservatory.

Then we came across this old gem in a garage.

It hasnt turned a wheel in a long time,quite spooky close up we thought :lol:

A rather atmospheric window.

Nature is trying to eat the garage roof

Side view of retro windows.

Front view,similar original windows.

Interior with wood panelling,old organ and furnishings.

A rather scary light fitting,a good set for a horror movie in this place.

A similar lantern outside.

A general frontal shot,with lonesome swing.

Seahorse · Sep 16, 2008

That is well sad. Looks like the family walked out leaving everything behind. Including the family car. Cortina, was it?

magmo · Sep 16, 2008

Strange.... The gras looks well maintained.... Well better than mine... so someone is looking after it.

Exploretime · Sep 16, 2008

magmo said:
Strange.... The gras looks well maintained.... Well better than mine... so someone is looking after it.

I was just about to say the same. :lol:

Nice find though, i like the wood paneling especially.

thompski · Sep 16, 2008

That looks like a fairly good condition deco home, good to see the original windows - too many art deco houses in Derby have been ruined with some ill-considered modern additions - Sutton Avenue in Chellaston springs to mind.

ashless · Sep 16, 2008

Oooh I like this! Nice one team! :mrgreen:

Foxylady · Sep 16, 2008

Love Art Deco houses, and this one's great...those middle top-floor windows are superb. Lovely garden too. The scary light fitting is well cool. :mrgreen:

squiggly · Sep 16, 2008

Weird how they just left their car and stuff...reminds me of the Amityville horror!

smileysal · Sep 16, 2008

ooooooooooooooh I love this, 20's art deco house, excellent find. Love how it doesn't look like it's been altered in any way.

Excellent pics too. Nice work you two.

Cheers,

Sal

johno23 · Sep 17, 2008

squiggly said:
Weird how they just left their car and stuff...reminds me of the Amityville horror!

Yes that is exactly what it reminded us of,hence the sign :lol:

Drama Queen · Sep 17, 2008

What a good explore that was but the one thing I didn't like was the car I hate old cars I as think of Christine

.

The fish pond really got me as I thought how different it looked.But inside looked really retro and nice that old light was spooky though.

odeon master · Sep 17, 2008

great to see this.
i love houses built from the 30's 40's and 50's , they all have this similar style which i'm a big fan of.
i think though, that this house would of more likely to have been built in the early to mid 50's though looking at the bricks. the metal CRITTAL windows were also very popular well into the 60's. i'v seen many 50's houses having these curved glass panes in them, they really set the house off. take a drive round long eaton derbyshire, there's loads round there.

THE ODEON

Roy S · Sep 26, 2008

Car hasn't been taxed since 1993 -

The vehicle details for ERR 481V are:

Date of Liability 01 01 1993
Date of First Registration 07 08 1979
Year of Manufacture 1979
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1993CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £101.75
12 Months Rate £185.00

timeteamtom · Sep 28, 2008

Nice find, maybe the owner/s passed away and with no relatives go to auction?

Just seems weird seeing the car there? Unless they moved abroad? :mrgreen:

Seahorse · Sep 29, 2008

Roy S said:
Car hasn't been taxed since 1993 -

The vehicle details for ERR 481V are:

Date of Liability 01 01 1993
Date of First Registration 07 08 1979
Year of Manufacture 1979
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1993CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £101.75
12 Months Rate £185.00

I thought it would be tax exempt? It's damn near 30 years old.

screech · Sep 29, 2008

Great find, like the Cortina, i had one as my first car!!! Brought back some good memories.

The Cortina would only become tax exempt if it was built before February 1973.

Commando · Sep 29, 2008

Yes, this is a great old art deco building. I wonder where they went; it's like the Mary Celeste. It was also good to see the old Ford Cortina. You never see any of those these days. I would hate to see the vandals get a hold of this place. Great pictures; thanks johno23.

johno23 · Sep 30, 2008

Thanks for the comments everyone

Yes that old Cortina was a real gem which brought back some memories as it was like our family car when I was younger.Its a lovely house in even lovelier gardens just sat there going to waste really,very strange indeed

huggles · Oct 2, 2008

screech said:
Great find, like the Cortina, i had one as my first car!!! Brought back some good memories.

The Cortina would only become tax exempt if it was built before February 1973.

Built before 01/01/1973. So cars registered in 1973 are sometimes tax exempt but you'll need to be able to prove it (ie, a heritage certificate).

Twisted Nerve · Oct 5, 2008

There is even a blue wheelie bin in the photo and I don’t think the blue bins have been around for that long, well not here in West Lothian anyway!

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