Abandoned Castle In The Woods #abandonedplaces #abandoned

Nestled in Danbury, Connecticut, Hearthstone Castle is steeped in mystery and historical intrigue. Originally known as “Sanford Castle,” it was constructed between 1895 and 1899 by architect Ernest G.W. Dietrich for New York photographer Elias Star Sanford and his wife, Emma. Designed as a lavish summer retreat, the castle combines architectural elements from various historical periods with accents of late 19th-century style. #abandoned

The grand, three-story stone castle boasted 16 rooms, including eight stone fireplaces, turrets, and intricate woodwork imported from Italy. Situated on 18 acres of woodland, only two acres were cleared for the castle, leaving the surrounding land untouched. The stone for the castle was quarried on-site and transported across the property by a specially built railroad. Luxurious wrought iron chandeliers, sconces, and lamps were crafted locally at a Danbury silver-plating factory. Inside, Sanford filled the castle with rare artifacts and elaborate European-inspired decor to showcase wealth and elegance.

After years of neglect, the once-grand estate has been left hidden in the woods to rot. Although the home has been stripped of its imported wood, statues, and chandeliers, the stone walls still stand as a reminder of what once was. Huge thank you to the best partner for getting us this drone and taking these incredible shots, they make this video! 🤗 @Thefittercommuter

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[roaringgirl]

Soooo, the city bought this estate and then just left it to rot? Wouldn't taking the money and just setting it on fire have been more efficient?

[jenh]

Oh heck yeah,
Those city stewards definitely failed, with their allowing this treasure to fall into such disrepair...
Yes, shame on them 😢

[seanm]

So amazing! Great job! Sad it isn’t livable anymore but glad town is trying to at least repurpose it

[petersrightbut]

I use to walk around the inside of this house in the 80s. The best part was the showers. They had like 10 nozzles .

[Lurker_Above]

So lovely to see the outside decorated with simpleton "art"

[jethroPDiddy]

Hardly anybody takes their castle with them when they croak.

[ReginaRedding]

Reminds me of Squires Castle in Cuyahoga county Ohio. 🙌🏼🥰

[Arthagnou]

The inside just looked like a normal house with some fancy wood.

[anthonywebb]

Left in the woods…… was it supposed to be packed up?