Urban Explorers Find Multi-Million Dollar Mansion From the 1830s 'Rotting Away'

Urban explorers stumbled across a "multi-million" dollar mansion dating back to the 1830s, with spiral staircases, old photographs and incredible stained-glass windows.

The adventurers filmed the sprawling Grade I listed building, located in the Welsh countryside, in the U.K., after climbing in through a window.

Thrill seeker, Escapade, shared a clip to his TikTok account, @escapade_z, on Sunday, which he simply captioned "fairytales."

The on-screen caption said: "Come and explore this multi-million pound mansion with us. Built in the 1830s by Lord Newborough. I first came here nearly three years ago and not a lot has changed."

They film statues of horses and eagles, along with exquisite chandeliers, framed photographs on the wall, wooden furniture, grand fireplaces, and even beds with linen and comforters on them.

"It's so sad that a place like this is just being left to decay. The furniture in here is stunning. Just take a look at this bathroom," the text continued, filming a claw foot tub with a coat of arms inlaid on the side.

The clip, which can be seen here, amassed more than 430,000 views, added: "Apparently the owners can't afford it and now it's just sat here rotting away."

It was revealed the grand building is called the Plas Glynllifon mansion, and it features a staggering 102 rooms.

Explaining more about its history, website Coflein said: "Glynllifon Mansion is a grand neo-classical mansion set in extensive park and ground. The house is constructed on the site of at least three earlier houses, the original predating a c.1600 rebuilding, with a second rebuilding in 1751 after which it was described as a moderate sized brick mansion. This was destroyed by fire in 1856, after which the current house was constructed.

"It was commissioned from Edward Haycock of Shrewsbury to stand on the cellars of the 1751 house. It was completed and fully furnished by 1846. It was extended to the west in 1889-90. The grounds are entered by a monumental arch and the drives cross bridges before the house."

Commenting on the video, Max Watson wrote: "It's nice to see a really cool abandoned building without graffiti through it."

Jognrambo2040 wrote: "It's a crime to leave it to rot!! If they can't afford it, sell it!! That could be a beautiful home or hotel."

"Such a shame the stunning furniture and décor are going to waste," Clare said.

While Mechanican7 added: "Where did it all go wrong, surely this magnificent building can be saved. I'm not scared of getting my hands dirty."

And responding to comments over the legality of the exploration, Escapade said: "No it was open, so just trespass which isn't illegal only a civil matter unless it's government owned like railways."

There was speculation over when the footage was filmed, with Escapade seemingly confirming it was an older clip, as he added in the comments: "It's being renovated now."

While it appears abandoned, it was bought by a developer, Dragon Investments Limited, at the end of 2020, working alongside its joint venture partner, Property Alliance Group, local news site Daily Post wrote.

Director of the former, David Savage, was quoted by the site saying: "We are looking into the viability of all options to bring the Plas back into a sustainable use."

It was in the hands of administrators Duff & Phelps, after going into receivership at the beginning of 2020, when plans to turn it into a luxury hotel failed, Daily Post claimed.

Paul and Rowena Williams bought the site in 2016 with the ambitious plans, following an unsuccessful wedding venture at the Plas in 2013, according to the BBC.

Newsweek reached out to Property Alliance Group for comment.

Update 27/10/21, 7:43 a.m. ET: This article was updated with pictures and video from @escapade_z.