Millionaires Stunning $4.9 Million Dollar Abandoned Lake Front Dream Home!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2023
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Sitting on the shore of lake Ontario sits this incredible abandoned mansion. The property was purchased in 1967 and construction of the home began. At this time, Canada was having celebrations, activities, and events of all kinds across the country to mark the 100th anniversary of confederation. A totem pole was erected on the property as part of these celebrations. This resulted in a heritage impact assessment in 2022 on the totem pole. It was determined that as part of native tradition, once the pole was erected it was to never be repaired or repainted and left to fall to the elements. The home changed ownership on a few occasions, lastly being purchased in 2020 for 4.9 million dollars.
Since then, the home has sat. The power and water are shut off, and the house is falling into a state of disrepair. With the neighborhood going through a large amount of redevelopment, it looks like this home will be demolished to make way for another modern mansion
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Spent most of my childhood in this home. Many good memories and sad to see its current state. My grandfather designed and had this home built. Norman Goodhead. He purchased that totem pole in British Columbia and had it sent by train to Toronto.
Do you know why the house was abandoned? Can you tell us anymore about your memories there? Thank you for your time ❤
Pourquoi cet abandon ? Elle est magnifique 😍
Wow; so sorry to hear but glad you have the memories!
Wow you’re so lucky to have experienced living in such a beautiful place. Something I’ve not even came close to having!!
Rumor has it...your Grandfather stole the totem pole. I am privileged to know this
Such a shame to see a work of art like that house being left to rot. It would have been stunning in it's day, because even in this day when it's falling to pieces it's still stunning.
Yep thank you for stating the obvious.....
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Add a new roof and do dampness tests all over to check for wall damage and it would be habitable again. Just a waste.
Flat roofs in Ontario are such a bad idea. I love midcentury modern style but seriously...here in Canada it doesn't work so well.
Agree. Originally Mediterranean style and really should stay there. Doesn't work with snow, rain.
As soon as the video started, I was like “…flat roof…bad idea”
The flat roof is the obvious problem now leading to the deterioration of the home.
The room yoiu are in is called a habitat room... it can simulate warm sun light it can mist for rain etc. Has many different functions and settings steam bath and more.
The item in the wall at the end of the pool is a Kohler Habitat Masterbath. You could be in it and create a sauna, steam, including heat, wind and rain.
That is a gorgeous home that should be repaired and lived in. A good architect designed it probably in the sixties or seventies. To destroy it would be a shame. It’s in pretty good shape except for the roof. Thanks for showing!❤
I think the saddest part of this is the bulldozing instead of dismantling of these older beautiful homes. Think what people could do with all of the high quality materials in this home that are either no longer available or unaffordable for most people wishing to build their own homes. All of that perfectly good incredible woodwork beams masonry, rock work , hardware, tile, windows plumbing that the manufacture of, causes such a negative impact on our environment. It will be bulldozed underground or burned when the majority of it would be happily bought and lovingly used by people who would otherwise be unable to build. The house is beautiful but beautiful homes can be rebuilt, plans can be copied or redrawn. The real tragedy is the waste of the materials at the expense of our environment.
There are companies that do recoveries before demolition of valuable timber and fittings and its very hard to recover undamaged. There is a glut of mid century stuff in the market. An old house might be charming but inefficient in heating, plumbing and wiring, in almost all cases its cheaper to rebuild than renovate. That house looks super cold and draughts. He mentioned you can hear the wind plus it's super mouldy. No one wants to spend holidays chopping wood for the fireplace...
That stone wall and fireplace is Canadian Shield Granite split from boulders left behind when the last glaciers melted.
I’m looking at the exact same stone on my fireplace here in Muskoka. Very common building material in central Ontario.
Dear homeowner, Noah would like to live here. Make it happen! Blessings
Interesting find, as I know the area. Having grown up in the same city. From what I can piece together from the comments of @DawsonCurrie, this home was build in the late 70’s early 80’s, and was owned by a politician from Toronto. Outside of politics Norman Goodhead was a successful businessman and sold his waste disposal firm to a US company for $12.5 million in 1972. He also owned two landfill sites, one of which was the largest in Canada. The home changed hands shortly after his death in 1992. May need to drive by next time in the area.
The reason that houses like that end up abandoned is there are so few who could afford the upkeep and if you could you probably have different ideas of what they want and where they want to live!
I can’t believe how many abandoned houses there are such a shame seeing these beautiful homes fall into disrepair
the walking around inside that abandoned home shook it up enough to drop that ceiling !! how scary !!
Nice house but one major issue is in the beginning it looks like the left/right sides of the roof are "flat roof" which is bad! If this house was to be saved the entire roof should be replaced with some kind of sloped steel roof w/large gutters - all to get rain, snow, ice off the roof and away from the house. Otherwise stunning highly customized home w/gorgeous view.
Usually a flat roof will leak especially when exposed to the elements like the Great Lakes. Such a shame that it wasn't designed with a pitched roof because the house is timeless. I would kill for a kitchen like that
You only need 1/4”:1’-0” slope - effectively flat - on a low slope roof to get proper drainage but it HAS to be consistent, with no flat spots so it’s usually best to get to 1/2”:1’ slope to make sure. This roof was either improperly designed, constructed or maintained as it is not that difficult to have a flat looking roof that still yields effective drainage.
That house has a lot of character and it’s pretty cool. One of my favorite finds as well. I didn’t know that about totem poles, though. And also the fact it hasn’t yet been trashed for being recently abandoned is amazing. Great find as always!
Thanks Noah, I would live in this house in a heart beat. Absolutely stunning. Stay safe and well.
Great house! We built one in the mountains of North Carolina that is much, much smaller and less expencsive, but shares the same vibes. We had to sell it due to our ages, but we felt very privileged to enjoy the wonderful feeling of living there. There is something magical about living with wood and glass with a water view.
I will never understand why they tear a beautiful home down only to build another one that more than likely is not of the same quality
It’s criminal that such a beautiful house is going to be torn down just for a newer mansion to be put in it’s place,it has so much character and it’s a shame that whoever bought it won’t just do some restoration and repairs. I have just found your channel and subbed as I love how respectful you are and the detail you go into. Thank you for providing such cool videos, I have quite a lot to catch up on and I am sure I will enjoy each video like have this one. So until the next time greetings from England 😊👍🏻
I would never tear down something this stunning!
I lived in a small mountain community about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles, The Pine Mountain Club. Big dreams and houses for a resort/vacation community that didn’t pan out. We rented up there for a couple of years, 4000 sq ft house for $1500/month. The house next door was 6000 sq ft, huge. The owner just let it go to the bank. It was nice living there, but anyone that had bought was realistically trapped with a money losing house that few would buy. I still have nightmares that I bought a house up there and I new it was a mistake. When I wake up I’m so relieved it was a dream.
Are all the mountain houses abandoned now? Be great to see if anyone has explored them. I get the dreams you mentioned but mine is finding out years later that some of my university degrees aren't official because I missed modules and have to go back 'school' to finish the modules again with never ending essays and research. I always wake up in a cold sweat! 😅
How sad that it will be demolished! The place is a work of art! What craftsmanship that went into constructing it! Those views are stunning! The fireplace is so cool! In the drone footage at the beginning, you can see the water pooling on the roof.
It was a great house to grow up in… shame to see it in this state! Many fond memories of parties, Christmas’, and other events.
That place was amazing. I love your enthusiasm in showing us this place. It’s a shame they are tearing it down and probably replacing it with some horrendous McMansion
That colossal fireplace needs to be saved at bare minimum and incorporated into the next mansion built there. Impressive!!!!
This place is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS WOW!
What shame this place can't be saved.
I think some of the design appeal is because the house is kind of asymmetrical. The fireplace remind me of the bow of a ship. The angles in a lot of the rooms are unexpected. I would hate for this house to be torn down. Such a waste! Thanks for the explorer, Noah. 😊👍
Those big pieces of tree probably would have been made into a 10 thousand dollar table set.
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With all the water damage going on, I'd say nobody cares about the place and won't fix what's wrong. Really sad.
As much as I love the house because it’s beautiful, I got really weird vibes from the back yard. As gorgeous as it is.
Wow, amazing explore. Great modern contemporary from the sixties. Looks like a rich persons summer “cottage”. Shame that it will be torn down.
It was freaking cool that the ceiling collapse was got on video. Give it that this house needs a new roof, however it could be saved not demolished; I would personally would give it a 21st century modernist update.
The price of the building itself is zero, but the land must be very expensive due to excellent view.
At the beginning of the video i noticed water standing on the roof. id say this house was doomed from the start. the pitch of the roof wasnt right so the rain didnt run off. Thats a shame that the person who had it built didnt see that. Such a beautiful place.
Noah the introduction and drone coverage was great I always hit thumbs even before I watch I’m never disappointed great work ❤
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Same here, as soon a video is gonna start I always think am gonna like it and press the like button instantly! Noah always makes the intros very interesting . Thank you Noah!
I would like to salvage so much before the demo. It would be a good business. The rich don't care what you take....offer them $5000 and take all the good stuff. That's my dream job. Reselling to other renovators
Absolutely! That would definitely be a dream job!
What a beautiful home. Lake Ontario is a gem, and I'd love to have a home like this.
Such an absolute shame to see places this well designed and then left to rot and get torn down. This layout seems really cool.
They put a flat roof on that house that’s why there is so much water and the ceiling fell in!
SHAMEFUL that it’ll be demolished …. But I did notice many of those beams had cracks ( pretty long ones ) I’m sure what replaces it won’t compare to this unique property. Also I’d think those windows would have to be replaced with noise reducing newer ones
What a shame. Sweet house. But, yeah... a flat roof is not a good idea for any area besides the desert.
Mansion seems like a STRONG word for that NICE house. It has a amazing design, Mansion level? only in a big city that would be considered a Mansion because property is too expensive.
Love the stone work at the woodwork and that indoor pool And lake views. Gorgeous ! Definitely worth remodeling and keeping or Restoring. The taxes would probably be your end. It was built the year I was born! Which makes me love it even more! Love it! I would totally become a Canadian citizen for this place and it's million dollar views. I'm sure you'd stay warm with all the fireplaces. It should be criminal to demolish it !!!!!
Ther is/was a house Very similar to this on Lakeshore Blvd in Oakville, near Coronation Park. I knew the builder, his wife and family. It has been extensively renovated over the years, The home was originally electrically heated, and when hydro went through the roof, the owner installed a woodburning furnace. Unfortunately, he economised on the wood deliveries, and burned pine for several years, resulting in an enormous chimney fire that nearly torched the place. This was back about 50 years ago.
Sweet house. I'd live there. Hope it wouldn't get flooded if the lake water rose. Glad you guys are ok. That was way too close for that ceiling. Fantastic Noah.
That is a beautiful house. The fireplace is gorgeous and I love the staircase too. Thanks for sharing.
Wonder if the builders were First Nations? The style, fireplace shape, v beams and general footprint of the building and flat roofs looks very similar to some of our traditional dwellings. Any idea who the original owners were?
Somebody's comment above says his grandfather Norman Goodhead designed and built this house. Probably he knows if this style comes from First Nations.
I would LOVE to renovate that home and live in it!!!
It’s so sad when old historic homes are torn down rather than preserved to admire its unique architecture.
WOW!! What an incredible amazing home. Would definitely love to restore it to its original stunning work of art. It should be illegal to destroy something like this. I would be hypnotized by the views and never get anything done but wow just to be able to view such a serene breathtaking peaceful scene everyday would be so amazing. Thank you Noah for sharing this gem.
Love the fireplace, just not in the center of that bank of windows. :) Cool place.
I was thinking how great this place was, and then the ceiling dropped. So glad no one was standing underneath that. Except for that I really liked this place. The windows, the view and just what a cool place this is. Such a shame it got left to rot. Thanks, Noah
A chimney shaped like a wine (champagne? ) bottle. Love it.
Beautiful house but like Ontario the Upper Michigan winters would be hard on a flat roof, with a pitch roof it would be great tho. Great job of showing the tour, thanks
Great find Noah! I absolutely loved this house! That fireplace! Amazing! All it needs is a bit of upgrading, I don't see why they would have to tear it down! Glad no one was hurt in the filming!
Wow, beautiful house. Glad no one was hurt.
Fabulous home that's seen it's day, mid century modern has always been a favorite of mine except you need to keep an eye on those problem prone flat roofs.
Thanks for the fun tour Noah!
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PS: Start wearing a hard hat so ceilings will never fall! 🤪
Then standing under the same ceiling that just collapsed…be more careful next time. Great house thanks for sharing
That fireplace is fantastic. From the outside it looks like a bottle of wine.
Gracias 😁😌 por ir a mostrar esta belleza de casa abandonada a orilla del agua
Love love this home. Hate its going to be demolished.
Beautiful home,so sad it was let go. What a treasure.
I agree with you, I would fix it up and move into it in a New York min!!
I can’t beli VW how close you were when that part of the ceiling fell !!
Thank you for exploring the house and sharing it with us !!
wow, i jumped when ceiling fell, glad no one was hurt! beautiful house though. sad its going to me demolished. thanks for sharing
The person that want to demolish this has to be crazy and out of mind. Don't care to tear just to tear it down just to satisfy his stupid way. This house is amazing and beautiful.
It is an infrared steam sauna… the wine cellar held approx 1500 bottles. The office was a guest room.
Unbelievable!! How does a gorgeous place like this become abandoned??? Why wasn't it sold? This home is outstanding....and so sad.
What a great find !! Views of the lake from inside, fantastic!! Such a waste of not being restored !! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very wonderful house..should be saved ..
With repairs and updates it could still be a extremely nice house. So sad to see it come to this...
The aerial shot of the house at the beginning showed the water pooling on the flat roof. Knew it would be seeping in.
This may be my favorite house ever!! Such a shame they're going to tear it down. 😢 Could that thing by the pool be a steam bath?
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It is sad to see that happen to such a gorgeous home. The cabinets and shutters are all in good condition and could be repurposed, and I think the new house should be built around that stone fireplace and chimney. I can't imagine knocking that down! A flat roof is never a good idea. Great video!!
Omg, that place is gorgeous, it’s just so sad to see them let go, it’s just falling down, it’s like nature is taking over it
That's an awesome 😎👍 place glad you got to document it that place deserves to be remembered
What a cool, quirky home! The lake views from the kitchen - Awesome!! Stunning home and soo sad to see it falling apart!!!
Another great find Noah ! Love you kiddo !
I totally get the mansion vibe you are talking about! What a shame it's being left to rot... Awesome video as always, and thanks for sharing your explores with us!
I love the houses of those years! thanks for sharing
Beautiful home..just needs an updating reno. Such a shame it will be torn down. That fireplace is amazing!
Love the spiral staircase, wood flooring and stone work! Views are amazing, too! Such a shame to see it falling apart.
I love It definitely keep it breaks my heart to know it's gonna be destroyed
Yes, you’re right I would definitely rehab myself in and live in it. I love your videos.
What an amazing and unique home. Great find!
Wow! Nice find Noah. I had to watch it on the big screen. What a shame that it won’t be restored. Thank you. Stay safe. 💕
Este é um dos lugares mais lindos que já vi, a casa, essa natureza tida, é um sonho de felicidade. Saúde e paz amigo. Deus te abençoe sempre 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Incredibly beautiful my gosh
Wonderful job with this house and video.👏👍 Absolutely loved all the stone and woodwork, (that fireplace is amazing), and the wooden spiral staircase.❤ The kitchen was light, bright and airy, and I liked the open concept, and every window was a picture frame🖼 for that awesome scenery. The pool, totem pole, and whatever that area was with the glass doors and heat lamps(?) were icing on the cake!🎂 I just really wish the house👹☻ hadn't tried to kill you guys!👨🏻🎤☠💀😱🤯 Thank you so much for this explore, I was positively enraptured! 👏👍❤🇺🇸
LOVE THE MASTER BEDROOM!!!
This is an incredible home. I wish i could have something like this. I need more space hahaha. I love the layout. The backyard view is amazing. The lot is just something to die for. It saddens me that it is being left to rot. Another great explore Noah. Big Hugs. 😊😊
This has been my favourite exploration so far!
Totally agree Noah! That was a beautiful unique house I would love to live in too!! Awesome view of Lake Ontario and a historic totem pole! WOW! Be safe out there dont want you getting hit on the head!!!! Love your videos ❤❤😊✌👍 👋🇺🇸
Stunning n Gorgeous Omg🤩😍🤩😍 Thank God that ceiling didn't fall on u✌💞👍
WOAH! That was close. How crazy was that for the ceiling to drop like that. Glad no one was hurt. But yeah, that kitchen is awesome. I love how light it is, the colour of the cupboards/bench tops. Only thing is, I wouldn't have the stove top on the end of the bench like that. I'd prefer it out the way in a safer position. But apart from that, I love it. Love the big windows, all that natural light streaming in. I could almost feel the warmth of the sun on a cold day coming through! That view of the lake is amazing too! Makes me want to move to Canada and own that place haha. Oh, and that fire place... that's insane. So cool. Not a fan of the dark wood flooring, walls etc. I'd change that to a much lighter coloured wood. But over all, a very nice house. I could live there!
I'm with you Noah, this home is gorgeous 😍, it would be awesome to live here in this home right on Lake Ontario, WOW, so COOL! ❤
So beautiful! Also, you need more subs, Noah. Love your chill videos!
I've got an asymmetrical front door too......lovely..it won't be demolished....
Super cool. But Canada have flat roof? Sweet sorry to see that on go. Think what it cost to build it now.
Damn!!! That could be so gorgeous