The abandoned Victorian mansion, known as Redlands, last occupied in the 1950s fell into disrepair following a series of devastating fires. It is due to be auctioned later this month
An abandoned Victorian mansion with a rich and intriguing history is set to be auctioned off later this month with bids starting as low as £100,000.
During its glory days, the 16-room mansion boasted grand features such as a large entrance with stone steps, spacious reception areas, intricate mosaic flooring, enormous fireplaces, an expansive cellar, eight bedrooms, and servant’s quarters. The exterior was equally impressive, featuring a balcony running the length of the first floor, a full-size tennis lawn, an orchard, gardens, and farmland.
Last occupied in the 1950s, the mansion known as Redlands was subsequently used for agricultural storage before falling into disrepair following several devastating fires. The house, near Cambridge, was originally built for Mr E. Sidney Thoday, a seed merchant, who sold it in 1910 to stockbroker William Stanley Spark.
After various changes of owners, after World War Two it was purchased by banker Mr F. L. Dawson but tragically, in 1956, a massive fire believed to have been started by an electric heater ravaged the home, destroying the interior and most of the roof. Today, the once-grand property stands largely dilapidated, awaiting new owners who are ready to undertake the monumental task of clearing and renovating this piece of history.