A 41-room lock in Elmira, New York went up for sale for $ 99,000. Although the mansard-style house is currently uninhabitable and needs a lot of repairs, it still offers unique features. Here you can take a look inside the 8,282 square meter villa, which is decorated with Gothic-style decorations.
A castle in New York with 41 rooms costs just under $ 100,000 – this is what it looks like from the inside
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A castle in New York with 41 rooms costs just under $ 100,000 – this is what it looks like from the inside
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In the current real estate market, it’s hard to get hold of houses – let alone castles. But in the Elmira district of New York you can buy a lock for only $ 99,000.
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According to the listing of real estate agent Shane Searfoss, the mansard-style villa has 41 rooms and stands on a property that is about half an acre.
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Visitors first step through the house’s entrance doors, which are clad with stained glass.
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As soon as you enter the 8,284 square meter property, it becomes clear that the castle needs a lot of repairs and is currently uninhabitable.
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The paint is peeling off the walls, the floors are damaged and some rooms are completely empty.
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If you take a closer look, you can still see details from the time the house was built (1876). It has detailed stucco decorations and Gothic lights.
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There are several fireplaces, including this unique tiled stove.
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Another unusual building element are the massive, curved wooden stairs of the house.
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The stairs lead to further rooms and bathrooms on the second and third floors of the house. The house has a total of ten bedrooms and four bathrooms.
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At the very top of the house there is a room with many windows that reveal the surrounding neighborhood.
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Because of its remarkable design, the mansion is one of the objects that make up the historic district of the area and is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places.
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According to the listing, some repairs are currently being made to the house. The electrics and the boiler were renewed and a new rubber roof was installed.
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There is also a large barn on the property, but like the castle, it is in need of repair. According to the listing, the barn is not accessible at the moment.
