An urban explorer ventures into an ‘abandoned’ £6million listed mansion that was once the childhood home of Jacob Rees-Mogg – and, eerily, still had its ‘lights on’ with ‘molded glasses’ at the bar.
Daniel Sims, from Huddersfield, explored and shared images of the vacant 20-bedroom, 20-bathroom property that had been converted into a hotel.
The 33-year-old said he was stunned to find the house had been left in ‘immaculate’ condition and to find the lights, tables set and beds made – but no one at home.
Ston Easton Park (pictured) is a Grade II listed mansion that was once the childhood home of Jacob Rees-Mogg. It is currently on the market for £6 million
Eerily, the house still had its ‘lights on’ with ‘molded glasses’ at the bar
The lights stayed on, plates were on the dining table and the beds were still made – but no one was home
Located in Somerset, the Georgian mansion is believed to be over 250 years old and dates back to 1769.
Former The Times editor William Rees-Mogg bought the house, called Ston Easton Park, in 1964.
His son Jacob Rees-Mogg was born in 1969 former Brexit minister and former leader of the House of Commons, now bidding for Tory leadership, is said to grow up in the property for nine years.
The Georgian mansion, located in Somerset, is believed to be over 250 years old and dates back to 1769
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the former Brexit minister and former leader of the House of Commons, now bidding for Tory leadership, would grow up in the property for nine years
The mansion and Grade II listed gardens would later be converted into a hotel, but unfortunately the hotel closed in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic
William Rees-Mogg sold the house in 1978 to millionaire Peter Smedley, who converted it into a hotel.
The mansion and the monumental gardens would later be sold to Von Essen Hotels again in 2001.
But unfortunately the hotel closed in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The property – which has been used as a filming location for shows from the likes of ITV’s Sanditon and Chloe – was put on the market for £10million but failed to attract a buyer.
It was then reduced to £6million and again not bought, having been vacant ever since.
The property – which has been used as a filming location for shows including ITV’s Sanditon and Chloe – was put on the market for £10million but failed to attract a buyer
The manor’s seemingly abandoned state has attracted urban explorers, who claim the front door is ‘wide open’ with no one inside to guard the estate.
Mr Sims filmed indoors for his YouTube channel BeardedRealitypublishes the vdeo on June 28.
He showed how the furniture of the mansion has been left behind, including the porcelain in the dining room.
On entering the property, the YouTuber says incredulously, “Like it’s open,” before commenting on the apparent lack of security such as cameras.
“The door is open,” he repeats. ‘Thats crazy. Why does it stay that way though? Crazy, isn’t it?’
He notices how warm the house is as he walks through the rooms. Again, he exclaims, “It’s crazy.”
As it spins, a well-stocked bar awaits a patron, and the lights are still on.
“Inside was insane — it was surprisingly spotless and well-maintained,” Daniel told NeedToKnow.online.
Daniel Sims, from Huddersfield, explored and shared images of the vacant 20-bedroom, 20-bathroom property, which he was shocked to discover had been left in ‘immaculate’ condition
It’s not clear what the future holds for the mansion, although it’s presumably still for sale
‘We found most surprising the many plates that were left behind and the beds made ready for use.
“There was also expensive alcohol out in the open and glasses being poured.
“There is still art on the walls, but on closer inspection we saw moldy walls, kitchen areas full of rot and mould, and some of the rooms were very well used indeed.”
It’s not clear what the future holds for the mansion, although it’s currently for sale at Strutt & Parker†
With a target price of still £6million, the estate agent’s offer for the property reads: ‘A beautiful Grade II listed country house with exceptional decorative interiors and beautiful Grade II listed Humphry Repton Gardens.’