Home Tour of 1830s Virginia Mansion Facing Demolition

House tour of abandoned 1830s Dunnington Mansion in Farmville, Virginia, where time stands still and history hides in every corner. This once-majestic estate, now left to decay, holds more than just dust-covered relics—it guards secrets that most will never see. Join us as we navigate shadowed hallways, grand staircases, and forgotten rooms to peel back the layers of history within the walls of the Dunnington Mansion. With each creaking floorboard and eerie silence, we uncover the haunting beauty and untold mysteries within these walls. Who lived here, and why was this grand estate left to the elements? Are you ready to experience the Dunnington Mansion’s chilling allure firsthand? Turn off the lights, settle in, and come explore this historic mystery with us.

00:00 - Intro
05:04 - Exploring the Exterior
14:43 - We Go Inside
19:14 - Christmas
25:06 - Terrible Damage
26:25 - No Kitchen until 1960
29:50 - 2nd Floor
31:57 - My Favorite Room
35:18 - The Attic
38:37 - Efforts to Save Mansion
41:12 - Final Thoughts

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[laniputt]

Heather is a great guide. She really knows what she's talking about.

[BananaR]

Should be put on the national registry.

[Summertime]

I love how excited she was in giving the tour her love and compassion for this beautiful old home is in her voice. I hope they reach their goal!!!!

[lizardqueen]

Donated! Keep Virginia’s beautiful buildings and history alive!

[karenwright]

So many old homes that would be lovely to restore. I wish some of the millionaires and billionaires would invest in these instead of some of the trash things they support now days. I truly would if I could. Thank you for the tour. It is indeed a lovely spot for a big old house. I wish more of the gardens had been left. Sorry she got emotion at the end. Best wishes to them.

[joemartino]

What a magnificent home. My brother-in-law (a builder) and sister restored a similar 7000 SF ante-bellum mansion in downtown Norfolk (VA) back in 1990. It was owned by Old Dominion University and had also been condemned and slated for demolition.They bought it from ODU for $100, 000 and restored it to pristine condition over a year+. Turned it into a successful B&B and sold it after about 10 years.

[clairwaucaush]

I hope the owners work with you so this house can be saved. This is a gem. To step in the front door is a walk into history. These houses ARE American history. We don't have castles, we have mansions like this from eras that are long gone, never to return. I'd think people of Virginia would want to save this. It would make a great historic museum. Wow, I hope you save this!

[cherylmatthews]

Can you imagine each area restored to how it was dressed back in those days. Close your eyes and go back in time. I can imagine the dinning areas and Sitting rooms, the busy kitchens, ladies and gentlemen of all ages sitting down drinking tea in China Cups and saucers, chatting away, the children singing and laughing as they play and skip around.
I would so love to go back in time and knock on the door. Oh! What a dream❤.
I hope this beautiful mansion gets fully restored to as it was.
She is holding back tears as she spoke at the end. Cheryl from the UK x❤❤

[kyledw]

Poplar Forest was in my back yard as a kid. Thomas Jefferson owned the property and spent a fair amount of time there. It was amazing living so close to that type of history. Hopefully the surrounding homes owners realize what a treasure this could be for their community after a restoration.

[magnamanv]

I have seen many photos of this house, but, this is the best video yet. Having someone tell the history of it was great.

Should not be legal to sell properties like this to "foreign investors". Plus, this should be made a historic landmark and made illegal to tear it down

[howyoodoon]

Heather is a delight. Her passion and dedication to this beautiful home are infectious. I hope she can make her dream project happen. Keep believing, Heather! Dreams can come true.

[WaKincaid]

This home deserves the community coming together for their greater good, and saving this landmark .

[MrFredstt]

Really hope this gets restored. Always tragic seeing beautiful architecture be demolished

[MeMyselfAndUs]

38:45 Heather is an excellent presenter! This house is spectacular. I am going to their website to see the old photos. Thank you for all the excellent work that went into this video.

[nathanhorst]

I saw this house when a youtuber toured it a few years ago, I'm glad they are trying to restore it.

[XKittygurl]

Wow what an absolutely gorgeous house!
This house absolutely deserves to be completely restored and brought back to its former glory!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give this house the attention it absolutely needs right now.

[janetwh]

Wonderful tour. I have been there twice but never knew the full history. I hope they get their funding.

[Julie-sihi]

Oh that is a beautiful home! I hope it can be loved by someone and restored ✨️

[ndog]

Been a follower of the Dunnington Manson for long time. Just looks strange to see front porch gone, but yeah saw where being saved..
Wish I was rich to contribute, for this is Very Worth while investment....