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Oubliette is the new word of the day.

By James Dray

Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

May 15, 2012 08:44 PM

I’ve seen homes that remind me of this. The origin of the word is from France and the break down looks like (oo’ble et’) but can you guess its meaning? This would make a great place to store wine for those of you who drink adult beverages. If you haven’t guessed it by now you won’t so the meaning of the word is a concealed dungeon having a trap door in the ceiling as its only opening. Although I wouldn’t suggest you call a basement a dungeon I know of a few couples that would like to have one when they get into an argument. ;~) enjoy the day

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Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi James. So it has to have a trap door on the top. I guess ladders are a necessity.

May 15, 2012 08:46 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

James, your choice of words for the day are taking a twist for the strange. You need to list and sell more and play golf less. When you have idle time your mind tends to wander! By the way, Rob payed me for the play golf less part! He's jealous!

May 15, 2012 08:51 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

James- I've only had one basement, which our Realtor called the lower level. I'm certainly glad it did not have a oubliette!

May 15, 2012 09:09 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

James ...I had a listing one time with a trap door in the master bedroom closet ....it was really neat! Have a great day!

May 15, 2012 09:37 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

For a minute I thought you were talking about my friend Lydie Ouellet Dickinson

May 15, 2012 09:44 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

I find these "Oubliette's" all the time.

One time I found one the owner did'nt even know was there. When I went into what I thought was the crawl space. It was a large room with a "STILL" that was hooked up to the Chimney. Not in operation but it had been for a long time.

Never know what you might find.

Have a great day.

Best, Clint McKie

May 15, 2012 10:20 PM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening James.

This word is new to me.

Thank you.

May 16, 2012 09:20 AM

Oubliette is the new word of the day.

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