This is not my treasure to display, but I wish it was!
In 1959 Peter Welch and another builder built this house in Te Puke and it was never lived in for over 50 years. Nothing is used and it is still in totally original condition.
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/ga...ll/356/#212599
wow. That house looks like it's straight out of Edward Scissorhands. I love the sink with the separate hot and cold faucets. Great kitchen too
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Amazing. Those appliances, built to last. Wonder if they are selling the house?
I think it is currently let out to people who had to leave Christchurch in a hurry after the earthquake last month. Hope they treat it with the respect it deserves!
Very fascinating. Whole new meaning to 'time capsule house.'
Amazing! Would love to live there! I wonder why no one lived in it for over 50 years?
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Great link. Thanks!
Amazing!!!
The back bracing on those dining room chairs is quite interesting.
"I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them." ~ Jack London
Thank you for sharing. So interesting. I love that stove top.
I wonder if the owner kept it empty in case his mother and sister ever changed their minds and decided to join him in NZ. Kind of sad to think about someone keeping this place in pristine condition and waiting for something that never happened.
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