An abandoned 16,000-square-foot mansion in the English countryside is on sale for $500,000 — take a look inside the eerie home

Erin McDowellSep 19, 2020, 03:03 IST

The exterior of Blackborough House.Strutt & Parker

A crumbling 19th-century mansion that sits on more than 10 acres of land in Devon, England, is on sale.
Despite its dirt-covered floors and exposed ceilings, photos hint at how grand the eight-bedroom home once was.
Years after being abandoned, the mansion looking for a buyer willing to restore the home to its former grandeur.

Are you brave enough to take on this massive fixer-upper?

Blackborough House is a crumbling, abandoned mansion located in Devon, England.

The home is currently on sale for around $500,000, or £400,000, but is in need of a major renovation. Despite its spooky appearance, many parts of the home are indicative of how grand the estate once was.

Here's a look inside this eerie abandoned mansion in the English countryside.

Set in the quaint English countryside, Blackborough House was built in 1838 by George Francis Wyndham, the fourth Earl of Egremont.

The exterior of Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

The 16,962-square-foot home has three floors.

The exterior of Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

The home costs the equivalent of just over $500,000.

An entrance to Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

The house sits on 10 acres of land.

The grounds of Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Much of the home's exterior has become overgrown over the years.

The exterior of Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Despite its abandoned state, the listing at Strutt & Parker describes Blackborough House as one of Devon's finest architectural gems.

One of the historic archways outside Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Inside, the home feels even eerier.

Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Some remnants of the previous owners' belongings remain, but the space has been largely cleared out.

A living area inside Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Some parts of the mansion need less work than others.

A living area inside Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

In some rooms, tables are still set, seemingly ready for dinner.

A living area inside Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Exposed ceiling beams and crumbling walls are common throughout the home.

Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

In some rooms, art can still be found on the walls.

Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

Other rooms are in need of complete, top-to-bottom renovation.

Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

The abandoned mansion is currently accepting offers.

Decaying walls and ceilings inside Blackborough House. Strutt & Parker

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An abandoned 16,000-square-foot mansion in the English countryside is on sale for $500,000 — take a look inside the eerie home

Set in the quaint English countryside, Blackborough House was built in 1838 by George Francis Wyndham, the fourth Earl of Egremont.

The 16,962-square-foot home has three floors.

The home costs the equivalent of just over $500,000.

The house sits on 10 acres of land.

Much of the home's exterior has become overgrown over the years.

Despite its abandoned state, the listing at Strutt & Parker describes Blackborough House as one of Devon's finest architectural gems.

Inside, the home feels even eerier.

Some remnants of the previous owners' belongings remain, but the space has been largely cleared out.

Some parts of the mansion need less work than others.

In some rooms, tables are still set, seemingly ready for dinner.

Exposed ceiling beams and crumbling walls are common throughout the home.

In some rooms, art can still be found on the walls.

Other rooms are in need of complete, top-to-bottom renovation.

The abandoned mansion is currently accepting offers.