Overview: The story unfolds around an abandoned $10.5 million mansion, including luxury cars, and traces back to its original owner, Robert, who built it for his family.
The Visionary Behind the Mansion
Robert’s Background:
Successfully graduated from a prestigious medical school.
Became a renowned surgeon, a father to four, and a leisure pilot.
Owned more than half a dozen medical offices before deciding to build his dream home in 2006.
The Mansion’s Grandeur
Luxurious Features:
Size: 30,000 square feet spread across three levels, excluding a full basement.
Amenities: Eleven bedrooms, thirteen bathrooms, visitors’ quarters, indoor pool, outdoor sports complex, four-car garage, mahogany library, and an elevator.
Design: Emphasized elegance and sophisticated architecture, with a construction cost of ten million dollars.
The Family’s Dream and Tragic Turn
Moving In and Tragedy:
The family moved into the mansion during its construction phase.
Robert and his 13-year-old son died in a plane crash, leading to unforeseen financial ruin.
Financial Downfall
The Collapse:
Robert’s life insurance was void due to unpaid premiums.
The family owed $8 million on the mansion with monthly mortgage payments of $50,000.
Unable to sell the unfinished mansion, it was eventually abandoned.
The Mansion Today
Abandonment and Decay:
The bank ceased the mortgage hold three months after the family’s financial collapse.
The mansion suffers from water damage, contributing to its decay.
Left behind were valuable items including designer clothing, luxury cars, and opulent furniture.
Invitation to Explore
Discover the Unfulfilled Dream:
An invitation to journey through the mansion and uncover the story of a dream home that never fully materialized.