Old homes that nature is rapidly taking back are some of my favourite abandoned buildings to photograph and explore. Along with the beauty of such decay, they are also full of hints about the past and the people who once lived in them.
The large, concrete structure below, on the other hand, is in many ways very different. Condition-wise there’s little wrong with it apart from a bit of damp here and there. Quite a lot of the rooms have been cleared out too, and yet rather weirdly, others remain pretty much untouched. Plus in regards the decor, it’s absolutely nothing like your average Japanese house.
An explanation for the latter is that at least one of the owners was a dentist, meaning their taste may have been debatable, but their wealth most definitely wasn’t. The clinic itself was on the ground floor, but unfortunately the dental chairs have been removed, with anchors in the floor now the only giveaway.
However, despite such differences, the stories, or at least the suggestions of them, are still everywhere — not to mention questions regarding the likes of why the owners left, and why so much remains untouched. None of which I have answers for. The only real detail was a newspaper dated 2008, but that arguably confuses matters rather than clearing anything up.
In some ways such a lack of information is frustrating, but in other ways it’s not. It allows us the chance to imagine and make up our own stories. The possibilities of which are endless. Unlike whatever happened here.
Steve says
When can I move in?
Lee says
Whenever you want I suppose. Bit of dusting and then you’ll be pretty much all set.
Günter says
I do not know what to say about the tiger but the piano looks beautiful and like new. It feels a waste for it to be there with nobody to play.
Lee says
Yeah, it really is. No idea why such a lovely thing was just left there…
Ken C says
Maybe the bathroom decor made their heads explode??
Lee says
Haha, it is rather bold, isn’t it? Wouldn’t want to go anywhere near there with a hangover!
cdilla says
Interesting find. I like the way you set up the scene with the outdoor photograph.
I’d certainly feel uncomfortable with the intesity of that decor.
Are you sure it’s abandoned? Someone looks to be making use of the Piano Polish if you compare its surface with that of the table to the right.
Those TVs, keeping quietly out of the way, but watching, also lend a certain spookiness.
Lee says
Cheers. Always good to be able to show the actual building.
That’s an interesting observation. Hadn’t thought about that. Certainly nobody living there, but that doesn’t mean someone isn’t going in every now and again I suppose. Quite like the idea of somebody sneaking in and playing the piano. Not sure what the neighbours would make of that though.
And yes, the way those TVs were left did give that impression. Really liked that room.
Richard says
Opulent is the word which comes to my mind…especially the bathroom. Who could live with that tiger?!?
Another great find, thanks!
Lee says
Yes, opulent is very apt. Never seen a bathroom quite like that before. And the tiger. Just mindboggling…
You are very welcome. Stumbling upon this was an unexpected treat to say the least.