Grand Old House - Near Walsall

[spartacus]

Only became vacant within the last week or so, but apparently the owner was a bit of a recluse.

Seems like all the fittings are original within the house, a real snapshot of a time gone by.

I just hope to God that the Pikeys & Chavs don't get wind that it's empty. For that reason, I've been a bit vague on it's location.

Thanks to my mate Bev who put me onto this place, and accompanied me.

 

[klempner69]

Lovely sad ol place..that garden was probably once much loved and tended,and what a waste of a good greenhouse.Hope it all get sold quickly and given some TLC.

 

[jonney]

Did the owner die or did he just leave because judging by the aga he spent a few bob, it looks brand new and they cost a packet. He must have liked his food. Lets hope it finds a new owner that can give the place a bit of TLC it deserves

 

[spartacus]

Did the owner die or did he just leave because judging by the aga he spent a few bob, it looks brand new and they cost a packet. He must have liked his food. Lets hope it finds a new owner that can give the place a bit of TLC it deserves

Hi Jonney..
I believe it was an old lady who lived there, and my bet is that the Aga is one of the original fittings. They have been around a while, I remember my ex's Grandad having one, and that was in the house when he moved in!

 

[jonney]

Hi Jonney..
I believe it was an old lady who lived there, and my bet is that the Aga is one of the original fittings. They have been around a while, I remember my ex's Grandad having one, and that was in the house when he moved in!

My mam had one years ago but It didn't look that new

 

[spartacus]

My mam had one years ago but It didn't look that new

You could well be right, as I recall the older ones had a more 'creamy yellow' colour to them. If I go back, I'll take another look at that.

 

[Krypton]

Wow, i realy like places when they look like the owners have just gone on holiday (the house) Fantastic place and i hope it dosnt get trashed up. So much to photograph i imagine. Should have had a look in the loft!

 

[Landie_Man]

We have an original Rayburn here, but the house is only 1972. Its a black one

 

[escortmad79]

We have an original Rayburn here, but the house is only 1972. Its a black one

Is it an ex council house?

My Grandads house had one

 

[Trudger]

Hi Spartacus, are you ok with PM'ing the location ?

 

[Landie_Man]

Is it an ex council house?

My Grandads house had one

Nope, ex farm workers house. On the farm here, theres the big old 17th centurary landowners house, and mine and my neighbours semi, we live here, we dont work on the farm. My parents moved here in 1980 for a place to live for 6 months after two years travelling, and the rest is history, we still rent though. The rayburn was just here when we moved in, red I beleive but its black atm

 

[GeorgeK]

wonderful place, hope it soon gets sold so that no-one gets the chance to trash it

 

[Foxylady]

What a fantastic find! A real treasure trove.
I love the shed and greenhouse.

 

[Black Shuck]

Thats a fantastic place you know, but for some reason it makes me feel very sad as if it has lost all its former glory! Good find though and lets hope it wont gt trashed.

 

[donebythehands]

hey any chance of a pm with location too

 

[Seahorse]

hey any chance of a pm with location too

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[Mr Sam]

like the Aga and glasshouse

 

[spartacus]

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[Urban Mole]

Please tell me you got in here?

 

[spartacus]

Please tell me you got in here?

If only I were so slim, lithe, and young.....