A historic mansion in New York for $ 50: what's the catch and who can buy it

Despite the attractive price of the mansion Victorian era with 10 bedrooms, there is one catch: you can buy it not the one who offers the best price, but the one who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the city. About what these conditions are, the newspaper writes. Fox Business.

About the mansion

The unique historic mansion of James Seymour is located in a central area of ​​New York State. Its area is 557 square meters, which are located: 10 bedrooms, three bathrooms and two semi-bathrooms, according to information estate agent Michael DeRosa (Michael De Rosa).

In addition, inside the three-story brick mansion built in 1861, there are: four marble fireplaces, a curved handmade staircase, pocket doors, wooden floors, original wood products and built-in handmade wardrobes.

At the same time, this old mansion costs only $ 50 thousand.

The property is located on 0,4 hectares, which also houses a two-story wagon house.

“The quality of construction, architectural style and historical significance contribute to the preservation of the historical value of an object in the same way as the artist, period and origin influence the value of a work of art,” says a message to FOX Business.

About the city where the mansion is located

The town of Auburn, where the mansion is located, is located in the picturesque area of ​​Finger Lakes in New York. The history of the city includes a role in the construction of the underground railway and the invention of a film with sound. Famous personalities such as Harriet Tabman, William Seward and Theodore Keyes are buried here.

The former owner of the mansion, James Seymour, was known for his philanthropic activities. Also, according to DeRosa, he founded the Seymour Library and the Auburn City Hospital. The mansion has the right to be included in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Today, Auburn is home to museums, the theater and the pedestrian center of the city with many historic buildings. The city is located near Lake Ovasko, which is very popular among lovers of swimming and boating.

“The house attracts passionate lovers of historic homes from all over the country,” said DeRosa. "It is not only a home that intrigues these buyers, but the beautiful historic city of Auburn that captivates them as well."

Who can buy this mansion?

An attractive transaction price is accompanied by some reservations.

Firstly, the house needs some repairs. Real estate acquired the city last summer by collecting property taxes.

In addition, the city is going to sell the mansion not to the one who offers the highest price, but to the person who has the best plan for what he plans to do with real estate.

“What matters here is not so much the buyer who offers the best price as the buyer with the best purpose and plans to restore this mansion,” DeRosa emphasized.

If you intend to buy this mansion

Anyone who is interested in buying a James Seymour mansion should give answers to a list of questions. In particular, he must describe in detail how he intends to use the property, how he plans to restore it and what he plans to do after the restoration is completed.

Those interested in buying also need to hurry up - bids are accepted until Wednesday, December 17, 00:18.

For more information on submitting proposals, please visit Seymourmansion.com.