She sits nestled among the trees, barely visible from one side of the road.
The clapboard is gray, having lost its colour to the elements. The faded brown roof looks intact for now. The old place has stood empty for years though someone mows the grass.
The laughter of days gone by is but a faint echo and tears a mere stain on the old wood floor. Her glory days are past and she faces an uncertain future.
The old garage is showing its age as well. Vines have climbed over one side and make their way down the front too. Soon it will disappear into the tree line.
Every now and then people stop to take photos of the sad house. Maybe one day, someone will buy the property and return her to full life again. I hope it happens soon.
Maybe the house could be restored but I think the garage is a goner.
ReplyDeleteThe garage looks beyond repair Debra,
DeleteSeems a bit sad, especially when you personify the place a little.
ReplyDeleteI always imagine how the thing feels AC. Crazy!
DeleteGreat photo of an entrancing old building. Love old houses and can't help but wonder who lived there and where they went? I hope it gets filled and rescued soon.
ReplyDeleteI always wonder about the people who lived there too Celia.
DeleteWouldn't it be wonderful if houses had memories. I hope it was filled with happiness and peace.
ReplyDeleteI hope it was too Linda.
DeleteOh that's so sad Marie, I should think it was quite grand and very pretty in its heyday!
ReplyDeleteI’d love to see the inside Grace.
DeleteI suspect it would take an enormous amount of work.
ReplyDeleteIt would indeed William.
DeleteWe see so much of that here. Restoration used to be the order of the day, but so many young people are now looking for new houses that they can afford, Restoration is too expensive! Very sad.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend, Diane
Young people leave here and move to western Canada Diane. The older places are left to ruin.
DeleteIt's sad to see this grand house reduced to such a state. It would be a nice project for someone to work on and save it.
ReplyDeleteIt would indeed Bill. Lots of work for sure!
DeleteOld and beautiful. So very beautiful. I do hope she can be (sympathetically) restored to her former glory.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too EC.
DeleteIt looks delightful, and oozing character.
ReplyDeleteYou’d do a great job on this scene Ann.
DeleteI hope it happens, too. There was much life and joy in that place in past years. You can feel it, still.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what life was like there Jan?
DeleteI wish it a better future.
ReplyDeleteMe too Joanne.
DeleteWell, that's quite a lovely house but sadly may be too far gone to be worth reviving! I wonder what the story is, why nobody has lived there for such a long time..
ReplyDeleteI wonder that too Shammi.
DeleteI'd like it but not the work.
ReplyDeleteI so agree Mage.
Deleteit is beautiful, just a little tlc is all she needs!!!
ReplyDeleteI fear it needs a lot of tlc Debbie.
DeleteIt's intriguing that the grounds are still cared for. I hope the property gets a new lease on life at some point, and like others here, I'm so curious about the back story!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering why the owners don't sell it.
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