Life Would you buy a haunted house? - Page 7

**Rain Man** · 05-31-2009, 11:24 AM

There's a screaming deal on a haunted house not far from where I live. It's enormous, and I think I could convert it to an office given its zoning and a previous use as an office. However, there's the little matter of being haunted.

http://www.fullerproperties.com/sear...2a4e&propNo=11

It looks like it needs some work on the inside:

http://www.rockymountainparanormal.com/galleries/croke/

Some ghostly stuff:

http://www.ghostpi.com/Photos-Croke-...n-Campbell.htm

http://www.spiritpi.com/investigatio...ansion2005.htm

Radar Chief · 01-28-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

The only thing that was a little odd was that a pigeon had been torn limb from limb in one room of the basement. I wasn't quite sure what that was all about.

....snip....

I had initially thought that the carriage house could be converted back into parking. You could see from the outside that it had been turned into what I thought was a gallery of some sort, with a big curved wall in it. As it turns out, the carriage house is a nice loft/house that's probably 1,500 square feet or more, and with some fixup it would be a really cool space. The second floor of the carriage house has ceilings that have to be 30 feet high at the peak. And oddly, the carriage house had a basement. That's kind of like your garage having a basement.

Sounds like a free cat is part of the deal.
And that carriage house sounds incredible by itself.
30’ ceilings, on the second floor? And a basement?

Wow.

JD10367 · 01-28-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

Ghosts do not exist.

Nothing I love more than definitive statements from people who have absolutely no basis for them. Just because you've never experienced one, doesn't mean they don't exist.

I'd still buy that house in a heartbeat, though. Most ghosts are assumed to be benevolent leftover "imprints". And, if they're pretty active, you can build your own theme park ride through the house. "Grim grinning ghosts, come out to so-cia-liiiiiiize..."

Rasputin · 01-28-2010, 09:19 AM

I'd buy it, but would go over to my neighbors to watch tv. Wouldn't have a tv in the house for my kids to watch statick.

MOhillbilly · 01-28-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Nothing I love more than definitive statements from people who have absolutely no basis for them. Just because you've never experienced one, doesn't mean they don't exist.

I'd still buy that house in a heartbeat, though. Most ghosts are assumed to be benevolent leftover "imprints". And, if they're pretty active, you can build your own theme park ride through the house. "Grim grinning ghosts, come out to so-cia-liiiiiiize..."

i have a few posts about ghosts....

JD10367 · 01-28-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

i have a few posts about ghosts....

I have a pragmatic view of the universe, which amounts to "we don't know jack shit". Ghosts, aliens, telekinesis, Heaven and Hell, multiple dimensions, time travel, whatever... Humanity is like an ant on a leaf that thinks the leaf is the entire world. Much like buttsex in prison, you're only a nonbeliever until it happens to you.

**Dartgod** · 01-28-2010, 09:26 AM

He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.

Rep to the first person who knows what that quote is from.

01-28-2010, 09:27 AM

If you're going to buy it and use it as commercial space then you'll need to probably increase the work estimates by a significant number - especially if you're gutting. The standards for commercial building permits are significantly higher.

I'm sure you know that already but it looks like a ton of work but amazing at the same time.

01-28-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.

Rep to the first person who knows what that quote is from.

Donovans Brain

**Dartgod** · 01-28-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Donovans Brain

Don't know what that is, but no.

EDIT: Just looked it up on Wiki and that quote is indeed in that novel.

Not what I was looking for, but rep to you nonetheless.

Radar Chief · 01-28-2010, 09:40 AM

Rasputin · 01-28-2010, 09:53 AM

I'd buy the house as long as it doesn't have zombie turtles. They scare the crap out of me.

**Dave Lane** · 01-28-2010, 10:21 AM

I'm not sure why the parking is an issue. Obviously anytime you are downtown it will be an issue. Millions of people work in downtowns and and they have to provide parking and usually its not paid for.

JD10367 · 01-28-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.

Rep to the first person who knows what that quote is from.

Beep beep, Ritchie. We all float down here. (I think.)

**Buck** · 01-28-2010, 11:42 AM

This building is haunted by dust?

**Rain Man** · 01-28-2010, 11:45 AM

It didn't feel haunted at all. It just seemed like a nice house that's had rumors spread about it. I'm trying to convince my wife to go look at it now.

View Poll Results: Recognizing that the price is low, would you buy this place as ... ?
Part 1: An office for your company?	11	9.24%
Definitely. Nice building, good price.	56	47.06%
Probably. Just put interns in the haunted parts.	19	15.97%
Maybe, but I'd pay more for a non-haunted building.	6	5.04%
Probably not. Ghosts aren't great for business.	13	10.92%
Definitely not. The spirits will destroy your accounts receivable.	6	5.04%
Part 2: A private home?	11	9.24%
Definitely. Looks cool.	55	46.22%
Probably. Just avoid the most haunted parts.	8	6.72%
Maybe, but I'd pay more for a non-haunted home.	11	9.24%
Probably not. Constant fear is bad for one's health.	16	13.45%
Definitely not. I don't want to die.	14	11.76%
I'd need to send in my medium before I could knowledgeably vote.	7	5.88%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 119. You may not vote on this poll

05-31-2009, 11:24 AM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-422449 VARSITY	Would you buy a haunted house? There's a screaming deal on a haunted house not far from where I live. It's enormous, and I think I could convert it to an office given its zoning and a previous use as an office. However, there's the little matter of being haunted. http://www.fullerproperties.com/sear...2a4e&propNo=11 It looks like it needs some work on the inside: http://www.rockymountainparanormal.com/galleries/croke/ Some ghostly stuff: http://www.ghostpi.com/Photos-Croke-...n-Campbell.htm http://www.spiritpi.com/investigatio...ansion2005.htm
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01-28-2010, 09:19 AM	#93
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01-28-2010, 09:27 AM	#97
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	If you're going to buy it and use it as commercial space then you'll need to probably increase the work estimates by a significant number - especially if you're gutting. The standards for commercial building permits are significantly higher. I'm sure you know that already but it looks like a ton of work but amazing at the same time.
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01-28-2010, 09:53 AM	#101
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $255421	I'd buy the house as long as it doesn't have zombie turtles. They scare the crap out of me.
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01-28-2010, 10:21 AM	#102
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01-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#104
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01-28-2010, 11:45 AM	#105
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-422449 VARSITY	It didn't feel haunted at all. It just seemed like a nice house that's had rumors spread about it. I'm trying to convince my wife to go look at it now. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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