Is this Historic Home worth fixing up?

Oh my goodness. I guess for most eyes this would be a teardown. BUT in trained eyes this could probably be resurrected, albeit, with much cost. Was it resurrected.

Guessing that the land is worth far more than the house - also guessing it would be far cheaper to tear down and rebuild than it renovate . . . but there is probably history in this home.

Bob, I think there is enough there to say I think it is a good fixer (major fixer) and perhaps some Historical Landmark opportunities, it's a beauty.

Bob, WOW! This home must have been gorgeous in its day. It would be so great to see it restored to its original glory, if someone had the resources for the renovation.

Jeff

Looks like a goner to me VB.  What a shame with such beautiful design features.  Much more than a redo it'd be a resurrection for sure with little of the original structure usable.  Too many openings that let mother nature in and party.

Your photo sure makes it look interesting enough to catch one's eye; like you I can't help wondering why someone would allow it to sit and decay.

Is that front porch no considered enclosed or a screened in porch?  ;-}

I guess that will depend on what will bring people out to that neck of the woods after one has plunked down a ton of money for restoration and renovation.  Probably cost the owners too much to maintain a white elephant.

VB * I suspect it is in the process of being moved and that it is "resting" while the final site it prepared....beautiful home for someone with DEEP POCKETS!

VB - This would certainly be a labour of love to restore, but what a stunning home it once must have been.  Have you done any research into its history?  Would be fascinating to know what ghosts roam there...

Having fixed up an old school house I can say YIKES!!!! I used to think of the historic value now I think it could use a good coat of flame. lol

Well, I love old homes so I would say YES to fix it up - BUT probably would scream NO when I saw the price tag!  It is an absolute shame though for such a landmark - and piece of history - to just deteriorate like this.  Keep us posted on the progress of the home!