Hello, everybody! Welcome back to another
episode on "Bros of Decay”. I'm Lesley, and today, I have a very special location for you. Currently, I'm still in the state of Georgia,
and just yesterday, by searching on Google Maps, we discovered one of the most incredible
places that the United States has to offer. I had a fascinating conversation with
the owner of a local business nearby. They shared with me the full story
of the people who once lived here. So, let's head over there right now
and see what's been left behind. In a secluded corner of Georgia, lies a mysterious
and eerie property. Once owned by an elderly American man named Terry, this land was a haven
for hunting and family gatherings. Together, Terry and his children explored the sprawling
110 acres, creating cherished memories. However, when Terry unfortunately
passed away in a car accident in 2019, his children found themselves in a legal battle,
unable to agree on the property's future. As a result, they were prohibited from entering,
and the place remains abandoned to this day. Now, silence hangs heavy over the land. Nature reclaims the territory, engulfing it
in overgrowth and decay. What secrets lie within these forgotten walls? What stories do the
winds whisper through the desolate surroundings? Join us on a journey and together, we'll
unlock the mysteries of this forsaken place, delving into its past and breathing
life into its forgotten memories. [Music] So, all the land here, behind the property, the
110 acres stretching in every direction you look, was all owned by Terry who has since passed away.
The children he left behind couldn't agree on what to do or how to split this place, the property,
and the surrounding land. It's quite unfortunate because, as you can see behind me, it's an
enormous mansion. There are so many valuable artifacts and beautiful memories left behind, but
the place is slowly falling apart. Vegetation is growing everywhere, the paint is chipping off,
and these beautiful columns are deteriorating. You would usually see these kinds of columns
in the European Union when you explore places, but over here, they are made of
wood. In contrast, in Europe, they would be made of marble or stone.
It's a different type of building style, but I actually really like it. Most of the houses
that I've encountered in the United States seem to be made of wood, and it gives a very charming
and beautiful appearance to the house itself. Wow, we're now going to go inside the place. I'm
going to show you what's been left behind. There are a few barns here, but this one seems to be
locked. Over there, we have another dog shed. Interestingly, this one is actually made of stone.
Oh, one more thing, when you look underneath the building, you can see all the way through it. It
has no basement and is built on stone supports. Now, let's make our way inside this
place and see what's left behind. As we open up this door, we come onto
the patio of this place. Here, the family could relax after a long day of hunting,
maybe even have a barbecue. You can see there's still a sofa and a bed frame standing here. And
don't worry, we've been warned and are protected by a burglar alarm. We got permission to explore
this place from the man I mentioned earlier, who runs a local business nearby.
Interestingly, there's also a fridge outside for some reason.
Perhaps they stored beers in there to enjoy after a day of hunting, or maybe they kept the meat
from the deer they shot in the surrounding forest. We're now going to take this wonderful
doorway inside. Let's see what it looks like. Spiderwebs are already encasing
the door. Oh, before I go inside, there's something I almost forgot.
Before entering such a place, I always put on my gloves to protect the
artifacts and items that are inside. My aim is to leave the place exactly as I found
it. If I touch something, if I move something, I always put it back. I believe it's very
important when exploring abandoned places to show respect for them. These locations were once
significant to someone, and respect is simply due. Okay, now that we're ready, let's explore
this beautiful place. Let's don my backpack and... oh, I've just noticed something
here on the porch. Quite interesting, there's a deer's horn left here,
presumably one of the last things the people who used to visit this place
shot. There's also a hunter's jacket. Are you all ready to enter this wonderful
place? It's actually very exciting. Looking around the doorway, it's clear people haven't
been in this place for a long time. Spiderwebs are already completely covering it.
Let's open the door and go inside. What a homely kitchen! I immediately
felt at home when I stepped inside. It's just wonderful. Let's take a look around, let me
show you what's still in here. Everything is still here. This used to be a hunting lodge,
so people didn't live here permanently, but they came regularly, perhaps to enjoy
themselves over the weekend, maybe with the entire family. It would've been a very lovely, communal
place filled with conversation and good times. Let's start off over here. As you
can see when I open the cabinets, everything is still in there, from
their food to the cleaning products. Let's look at the expiration date on these pinto
beans: "06-21-20". They expire in the year 2020, which aligns with our findings. Beans stay good
for about a year. Sadly, the former occupants are not allowed to come in here anymore,
which is unfortunate. There are memories left behind that they most likely
would have taken home if they could. Towels are still draped over the sink. Everything
is still here. I assume if I turn this... oh, the water doesn't run anymore. Hold on...
the water still runs, actually! Wow, that's insane! It hasn't been abandoned
for very long, so they never shut it off. Over here, we have the coffee makers,
the cups they used to drink from. Look at the time on the clock. It stopped
forever at a quarter before eleven. A charming deer hopping over a fence in the
woods greets visitors with a welcoming sign. They even went to the store to buy this big
pack of water, but they never got to use it. It's quite unfortunate to leave it behind.
The pots and pans are still in the cabinets. Take a look at this: everything is still there
from the day they left this place, including the cooking stove. What's quite strange is,
when I first entered, I noticed they put a lock on the electricity cabinet. They
didn't want anyone tampering with it, even those with wrong intentions.
As I was walking inside, the boiler switched on and, quite frankly, it scared me.
However, when I tried to turn on the lights, they didn't work. This probably has
something to do with the electricity cabinet being switched off. I'm not going
to meddle with that; I'll leave it as is. Here, we have the dining table where
people would gather for a lovely meal, likely sharing stories, probably
about hunting, more often than not. There are some delightful pictures
here on the wall as well: some kittens, a girl taming geese. Down here, we have a very
ancient, antique piece. It's called a washing table. I'll put this away carefully later, but
as you can see, we have this mirror and a little basin below. This would be filled with water.
Back in the day, when people didn't have sinks and running water, they would use this to wash their
face before bed in the evening or in the morning. Quite an interesting piece
of furniture, in my opinion. There's a little cabinet to the side with
some chairs and other items, but nothing too intriguing. I must say, I genuinely admire
the decorations throughout the house. Up there, you can see porcelain elephants atop this cabinet.
Down below, there are all these artificial flowers hanging from the side. Since this is
a hunting lodge and people didn't visit often, they had to use decor that would last. We
saw canned beans and bottled water earlier, items that have a long shelf life, because,
understandably, they didn't visit frequently. When they did come, they wanted this
place to feel homely and welcoming. There's a lovely cutting board with some fruit
designs, a charming artifact to adorn the wall. Inside these places, the woodwork is often
exposed. Now, let's move on to the next room. What a wonderful room! The
first thing I notice here is the incredibly high ceilings, likely
about four meters or around twelve feet. This is a sitting area where people would
gather in the evening after a long day of hunting. They would share their stories around
the fireplace. Conversations such as, "Hey Terry, what kind of animals did you spot in the forest
today? I bagged a deer," would take place. There's also a spot for watching some TV; you can see the
television is still here. This one is quite unique as it still has antennas attached. I recall my
parents having a TV with antennas when I was very little. They even had aluminum foil on top,
likely to improve the signal. Quite a throwback! As you can see, there's some
artificial ivy on the wall, and decorations are strewn throughout
the house. They were certainly Roman Catholic; you can spot some religious
artifacts displayed on the wall over here. There's a still life of fruit, a truly
wonderful painting. This isn't a print; I believe it was painted by someone. You
can even see a signature at the bottom. This sitting area is quite charming, and
the couches here in the United States, I must say, I really love them.
When you sit on a couch here, you completely sink into it and
immediately feel ready for a nap. We also have these identical lamps next to the
couch. They display various vintage images; here, you can see a Ford Model T, and on this side,
images of people at work in old-school factories and establishments. There are more artificial
flowers here to give the place a homely feel. Look at this table - oh, it's a puzzle! A
very lovely puzzle of a barn somewhere in the United States. This is definitely not in
the state of Georgia, as there are mountains in the background. They actually never finished
the puzzle; some pieces were put together, but it remains incomplete.
Over here, we have some booklets about
hunting season and related regulations. I must say, I love this room. Quite a
unique space. Now, let's move on to what appears to be a bedroom. There are three beds in
here. At any given time, there could have been 10 to 20 people sleeping in this place. You can see
a double bed here and two single beds over there, possibly for the children. Multiple families
likely stayed here. Terry had several children, and these children probably had children
of their own, who would also visit. Here, to the left, we have a very special
artifact - a deer head mounted on the wall. This is the first of its kind that I've come
across in the United States. Although hunting is quite popular here, and many people
probably have deer heads in their homes, this is the first I've seen in an abandoned place. It's a wonderful deer head, from what appears to
have been a very large animal. Quite impressive. Let me show you this in detail. Down below, we see more artifacts;
a statue of an angel holding a harp, playing away.
There's also a fireplace in this room.
I wonder if they ever... Ah, they definitely used it. You can see smoke
marks and there's still some residue from the last fire. They added a nice decoration to
give it some charm, but they didn't light it. Over to the side, we have an oil burner. This television standing here is a Philco
model, once again with an antenna attached. It's hard to imagine using a television
like that anymore. I have to admit, I haven't watched television in years. The only
thing I watch now is YouTube. Okay, we have some drawers over here. Let's see if there's anything
left in them - a few jackets, some booklets. Let's check the one below. We have
some blankets, nothing too interesting. More blankets... I'm not going to go through all
of them, but you get the idea. We also have some hunting caps, old crutches, military
surplus... Oh, and this - a Ken Wilson Ford bed still made up. It's quite impressive to see.
Wow. Then we have a picture of a snowy countryside
over here. Maybe this is also Georgia. This definitely isn't the house we're in
today, but it looks like a lovely scene. More hunting caps down here, and
then we have this drawer to the side. Let's examine a few more of these drawers to see
if there's anything interesting. As expected, more hunting jackets. It seems everything stored
here is related to hunting in some way. There's nothing that catches our interest, though. Okay, brace yourselves, everybody, because
now we're going to wander into the most impressive room of this entire hunting
lodge. Welcome to the hallway. Check this out: multiple deer heads adorn the walls. This is
where people would enter the lodge and be greeted by this enormous impression. To the right, we
have a deer head; in front of us, we have four more. The hunting atmosphere here is palpable.
I was very impressed when I first saw this hallway, and it inspired me to film
and document this abandoned structure. This here is the front door of the place.
As you can see, it overlooks the fields at the front with the columns and the front
porch, which I'll show you later in the video. As you pan around and walk through this
hallway, you can't help but be impressed by it. Over here, they've adorned the wall with lovely
flowers. Below, you'll notice upholstered benches on either side. This one is
actually a cushioned bench. The atmosphere in this room is truly impressive.
What's this? Ah, thorns – my most feared plant when I'm exploring. Every single time you explore
an abandoned place, you're bound to encounter this plant. It stings if you get too close.
Now, what's in this box down here? No way! It's a deer – a fake one, actually, that you can
assemble from plastic. It's probably meant to attract other deer so you can shoot them. It's
still sealed in plastic, so I'm not going to take it out of the box, but what an impressive find!
I've never seen something like this before. We can see hunters depicted on the box with
the fake deer, likely used to lure real deer. There's a lamp post here to the side as well. Here we also have a bench in the hallway where
they could sit, likely to welcome guests, offer them a drink. There's a beautiful poster
on the wall, and we have multiple chandeliers hanging here. Interestingly, it's
deer hunting season at the moment, so we need to be cautious whenever we go into
the woods. Around here, a lot of people hunt, and there's a risk that they might mistake
you for an animal and accidentally shoot you. The caretaker of this place warned us
to be very careful, as numerous people get shot every year by hunters who mistake
them for animals, or are just careless. Up there, we have another deer head mounted very
high, looking impressively over this hallway. And here, we have one more looking
straight ahead from the left. What beautiful creatures! Personally, I
could never shoot one of these animals, but if it's done sustainably, I can understand
the practice. In some ways, it's better than buying meat from a grocery store, as
long as every part of the animal is used. Here's the back door, which we didn't enter
through, but right here we have a very old vacuum cleaner – a Dirt Devil, bagless power. We
don't have this type of vacuum cleaner in Europe. There are more artifacts down here.
I would call this a little Bambi. A lovely table sits to the side and heaters
are dispersed throughout the place. Okay, let's...oh my God.
` This is actually the deer that I was
just talking about – a deer in pieces. They took it out of the box; they probably
brought it to the field to hunt. Oh my God. That's crazy to see. Wow, fascinating.
I'm going to put this all back. Here's the body of the deer, and
we have the horns over here. Does this still fit in there? Ah,
okay. I'll put it all back later. Let's move on because we have another bedroom
to explore. As I mentioned, many people from the family would visit this place – Terry, his
family, the children, and their children. They would all sleep in these rooms. Probably
two people would sleep in this bed, two more in that one, and then perhaps four
children around here. So you can start counting more – we already had four, five, six, seven,
and now with this room, we have nine, eleven, and thirteen people. This many people could
sleep in this place if we count this bedroom. Above us is a chandelier attached to a very high
ceiling. I love that all the beds are still made, and everything has been left behind
from the times they came here to hunt. On the wall here, we have another
very impressive deer head. It would be very lovely if each family,
the children of Terry, had their own room, and they mounted their most impressive game on
the walls. How cool would that have been? Maybe that's the case because we've already seen a deer
head in this bedroom, and in the other bedroom. We have one more bed to inspect. Let's see
what kind of deer head we have there. There's a beautiful clock standing
here on top of the fireplace. They couldn't light this fireplace anymore; it
would totally burn the bed that's next to it. Let's see what other artifacts
we have here. There are some very large flashlights, probably
used for going into the forest to see if anything's around, or perhaps to
search for an animal that was just shot. Let's open a few more drawers. There's
nothing really of interest in here. Okay, this is a beautiful bedroom.
Let's move on to the next one. Here we enter a small corridor, and to
the right of us, we see the bathroom. This would have been shared by everyone
in the lodge. Imagine if there were twenty people staying here; they would all use
this single bathroom and toilet. Fascinating. There's a nice picture hanging on the wall here.
Let's see if the water in the shower still runs. I'm really curious to check everything. Perhaps
the toilet still flushes. Yes, the toilet still sort of flushes, but not very efficiently. The
last washcloths have also been left behind. Wow. Okay, there's also this doorway in front
of us here. Let's open it up and see. Oh, there's a coat hanging in there. Down below, we
have the power cord. And to the right of us here, we have the last bedroom. To me, this is the most
charming bedroom in the entire house. As you can see, it's decorated with pink walls all around –
very cool to see. We stopped counting at thirteen, so we have fifteen, seventeen, nineteen people who
could sleep in this hunting lodge. It would have been very crowded back in the day. There's
some deterioration visible on the walls, a bit of mold growing in the corner, but
not much. This place could definitely be restored and brought back to life once they
figure out how to divide everything inside. Unfortunately, in this room, we don't have
a deer head hanging on the wall. Either this side of the family didn't shoot a deer, or
perhaps it was just hanging in the hallway, or my theory isn't correct. There's a sign here
that says "Private Property," so they probably would have posted this somewhere where they were
hunting. Their name and address would be on here. In front of us is a large lamp, and
we have another beautiful piece. Four beautiful, well, I'm not sure what you call
them in English. In my language, we call them "crowns" decorated with flowers. Please leave the
English term for this down in the comment section. There's a lovely fireplace in
front of us as well. Even the shoes they used for fieldwork are still here. There are drawers beneath the mirror. Wow, what a place, everyone, what a place!
Oh, I must show you this clock as well; it's beautiful, with an eagle on the top. [Music] So, after documenting the entire inside, I'm
now going to show you what the outside of this place looks like. Let's go. Actually, we can go
through the front door here, onto the front porch. Let's open this one up. Yes, it opens
up as well. We close this behind us, and now we are on the front porch of this
place. As you can see, people could sit outside and enjoy themselves. As you can observe,
the sun is slowly setting in the countryside. They had a great view of the surrounding areas
from their hunting pavilion, as you could say. Here, you can see those pillars, also
indicative of the sort of European design of this building. I must say, I love the wooden
pillars; I've never seen them before, but wow, what a unique piece. Vegetation is overtaking this
place everywhere. As you can see over here, one window has already broken, and they tried to fix
it with duct tape. Hmm, it seems it's only been a few years of abandonment. Let's jump down
and check out this place from the front. From the road, you might think it's some kind
of a farmhouse or maybe a bit of a mansion. It's just a wonderful building
that we have over here. Wow, what a beauty, especially with the
sunlight now shining on it, casting an orange glow. However, we're right next to a
very busy road with lots of cars driving by, so you're probably going
to hear that in the video. Let me sit down for a moment because I want to
thank you all for watching this week's video. What a fantastic hunting lodge and what a
fantastic place in the United States! I'm really happy that we found this one. I want
to thank Terry, I want to thank his family, and I hope they find a purpose for this building,
resolve their issues, and manage to revive this beautiful place that we have here behind us.
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you very, very much for watching this week's video, and I will see you in the
next one. Bye-bye! I love you very much. [Music]
