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Couple buys an abandoned mansion and completely renovates it into the home of their dreams
They turned this abandoned building into a lovely home with a stunning view.
Cherie Gozon
03.28.23

Dr. Matt Carriker is not only a veterinarian but is also a master of demolition and renovation.

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He and his wife, Meredith, bought this abandoned mansion.

They learned that the last time the previous owners did something to this house was in 2005.

Nobody knew why they abandoned it, but they just stopped building it. Somehow, Matt questioned whether the property was cursed.

The first few phases of the demolition made them think so.

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Many wood beams seemed rotten and unusable, and they were having second thoughts about the remaining wood, especially those that supported the whole structure.

That’s when they risked breaking all the stone in the exterior to check the wood sheeting.

And they made a good decision because most of it was rotten.

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It took massive work (and time) to demolish all that and replace it with new wood sheeting.

They wanted to retain the old look of having a stone on the exterior, but they also used a stucco finish on some walls.

Since they have a vast land around them, they maximized and added so many beautiful features.

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There’s an infinity pool that’s perfect for the summer.

They dug two rectangular holes in the ground and set up a trampoline leveling the grass area.

They added a fire pit that could keep them warm when they want to hang out outside when the air gets cold.

It took them two years and a half to finish the whole house!

Despite all the roadblocks they hit throughout the process, the outcome was worth all the effort and the wait.

Matt and Meredith decided to make this mansion their home and created the spaces they wanted their home to be.

The living room is massive, with a high ceiling that makes it look bigger.

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It has a beautiful chandelier hanging down a spacious sofa facing the fireplace.

The walls have beautiful accents and shelving for design and function, and the light colors also give it a brighter atmosphere.

Their kitchen has ample space for cooking and preparation.

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A counter in the middle of the kitchen has a faucet and doubles as a breakfast nook.

The golden hanging lights make it look classier.

A few steps from the kitchen is another living area with a fireplace.

But this one looks smaller yet cozier.

The master bedroom is an absolute stunner!

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That vast space around the bed, with sliding glass doors leading to their porch.

Who wouldn’t love that view?

Their bedroom has a walk-in closet; you’d be surprised by its size! It’s an entire hallway that leads to the bathtub!

Each of their children has a bedroom with their needs in mind.

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They quickly went through it when it was done, and the kids absolutely loved having a space to call their own.

Watch the entire renovation process in the video below, or follow Matt’s YouTube Channel.

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