Abandoned Toy Collectors Mansion in Barrington Hills Illinois (Video)

Abandoned Toy Collectors Mansion in Barrington Hills Illinois (Video)

Rare (and Creepy) Toys Found In Abandoned Illinois Mansion

A wealthy Barrington Hills, Illinois toy collector, a death, and a multi-million dollar mansion filled with vintage toys, all of it left behind.

Abandoned Illinois Mansions

It never gets old looking through photos of abandoned places around Illinois and wondering what the backstory might be, even more so when it’s an abandoned mansion.

Decaying Midwest on Facebook
Decaying Midwest on Facebook

As one Facebook comment put it,

This screams 1980’s overindulgence but I would love to gut this and update it. It could be amazing. (Kendra L.H.)

I’m stunned that so many of this person’s vintage toys were left behind and are still in the home. Wait until you see what’s in the basement. So many of the toys and items left behind look to have significant value.

The backstory on this mansion somewhere in Barrington Hills, which was shared by Decaying Midwest, is that the owner died. And that’s all that was shared so were left with many additional questions:

Why were so many toys left behind?

Are these toys scattered all over this mansion NOT valuable?

Was the owner’s death a suspicious one?

How has no one broken in and not taken what’s still inside?

I’d also like to know if I am the only person who is creeped out by the last Christmas-themed photo in the gallery.

Rare (and Creepy) Toys Found In Abandoned Illinois Mansion

A wealthy Barrington Hills, Illinois toy collector, a death, and a multi-million dollar mansion filled with vintage toys, all of it left behind.

Gallery Credit: Steve Shannon

Every abandoned place has a story and this Barrington Hills, IL home sure has one.
Every abandoned place has a story and this Barrington Hills, IL home sure has one.
It's abandoned, so not much here for 'curb appeal'
It’s abandoned, so not much here for ‘curb appeal’
The fountain is currently the home's only beautiful water feature
The fountain is currently the home’s only beautiful water feature
On Facebook, Kendra L.H. said,
On Facebook, Kendra L.H. said, “This screams 1980’s overindulgence but I would love to gut this and update it. It could be amazing.
Decaying Midwest on Facebook shared the story behind this abandoned home.
Decaying Midwest on Facebook shared the story behind this abandoned home.
I'm guessing Mr. Nutcracker here is also worth some big money.
I’m guessing Mr. Nutcracker here is also worth some big money.
Authentic Louisville Slugger bats
Authentic Louisville Slugger bats
Look who got left behind.
Look who got left behind.
Such randomness left behind
Such randomness left behind
It would be fun to remodel that kitchen.
It would be fun to remodel that kitchen.
Guess he'll be sitting there forever
Guess he’ll be sitting there forever
Those are some interesting 'toys'
Those are some interesting ‘toys’
Would love to see what is still in that GI Joe box
Would love to see what is still in that GI Joe box
WHY?
WHY?
Looks like Fred eventually got a new car.
Looks like Fred eventually got a new car.
I would've left Stripe behind, too!
I would’ve left Stripe behind, too!
Looks like the bunny's secret wasn't batteries...
Looks like the bunny’s secret wasn’t batteries…
Love me some peanut M & M's but...
Love me some peanut M & M’s but…
Fun backyard, at least it was a while back.
Fun backyard, at least it was a while back.
That Pee Wee Herman VHS boxset is definitely worth some money
That Pee Wee Herman VHS boxset is definitely worth some money
Those 2 TVs help establish a timeline to this abandonment story
Those 2 TVs help establish a timeline to this abandonment story
I'm sure there's at least one gem in that stack.
I’m sure there’s at least one gem in that stack.
Love the decor on the covered back patio
Love the decor on the covered back patio
My imagination is triggered in strange ways by this photograph
My imagination is triggered in strange ways by this photograph
You know how many spiderwebs are around this abandoned house?
You know how many spiderwebs are around this abandoned house?
Fun, magic, and probably deadly
Fun, magic, and probably deadly
Creepy Photo #1
Creepy Photo #1
You know there are many more of these somewhere in that house.
You know there are many more of these somewhere in that house.
Pretty sure this has value
Pretty sure this has value
What is this?
What is this?
To me, this seems like it could be the item with the most value
To me, this seems like it could be the item with the most value
Let's play a round of Buck Rogers Target Ball
Let’s play a round of Buck Rogers Target Ball
I have two sons who would love to get these running again.
I have two sons who would love to get these running again.
That root beer barrel has been around a bit.
That root beer barrel has been around a bit.
Poor pony
Poor pony
No way this wouldn't sell for some good money.
No way this wouldn’t sell for some good money.
We've come to the end of our tour and Creepy Photo #2
We’ve come to the end of our tour and Creepy Photo #2

$5 Million Illinois Victorian Mansion with a Carousel and Other Surprises

You won’t believe what surprises await you when taking a peek at this 9,000-square-foot, 5-bedroom Victorian mansion in Lexington, Illinois.

Gallery Credit: Steve Shannon

Impeccably restored 1898 Victorian Home
Impeccably restored 1898 Victorian Home
Just a small sample of the 55 meticulously groomed acres
Just a small sample of the 55 meticulously groomed acres
I love this porch!
I love this porch!
The most amazing floating staircase
The most amazing floating staircase
Just a gorgeous staircase
Just a gorgeous staircase
Staircase envy
Staircase envy
Can't have a Victorian home without a grand piano
Can’t have a Victorian home without a grand piano
125 year old kitchen with some great updates
125 year old kitchen with some great updates
Kitchen
Kitchen
Look at the hand-painted ceiling in the dining room
Look at the hand-painted ceiling in the dining room
The library
The library
The home has 5 'intimately-sized' bedrooms
The home has 5 ‘intimately-sized’ bedrooms
Game room and saloon
Game room and saloon
So many great outdoor spaces here
So many great outdoor spaces here
Everything is so well manicured.
Everything is so well manicured.
The pool and one bedroom, one bathroom pool house
The pool and one bedroom, one bathroom pool house
Pool house main room
Pool house main room
The 55 acre include a tennis court
The 55 acre include a tennis court
These next two features our my favorite
These next two features our my favorite
Vintage 36-horse carousel
Vintage 36-horse carousel
The train and carousel are housed in two separate Morton commercial-grade buildings
The train and carousel are housed in two separate Morton commercial-grade buildings
WHo knew these big surprises were hiding on this amazing property
WHo knew these big surprises were hiding on this amazing property
55 acres of incredible home and histroy.
55 acres of incredible home and histroy.

Nearly $2 Million Castle Illinois Dad Built For Daughter is For Sale

Gallery Credit: Steve Shannon

“A man’s home is his castle.”
The 'little princess' did allow the king to put his fancy sports car in a photo.
The ‘little princess’ did allow the king to put his fancy sports car in a photo.
I just cant get over those turrets
I just cant get over those turrets
Getting some
Getting some “Tangled” vibes
The wrap around porch
The wrap around porch
A modern day castle in Barrington Hills, IL
A modern day castle in Barrington Hills, IL
The huge patio and fireplace
The huge patio and fireplace
We've been welcomed into the castle
We’ve been welcomed into the castle
The firt room I always want to see when looking at houses
The firt room I always want to see when looking at houses
Why must real estate photographers make photos so wide? Yes, the fridge is big, but lets be real.
Why must real estate photographers make photos so wide? Yes, the fridge is big, but lets be real.
King-sized laundry room!
King-sized laundry room!
The Royal Living Room
The Royal Living Room
The gathering place at every party
The gathering place at every party
Check out the floor and ceiling in this room
Check out the floor and ceiling in this room
The bedroom that leads to one of those balconies we saw out front
The bedroom that leads to one of those balconies we saw out front
One of the five bathrooms
One of the five bathrooms
King & Queen Shower
King & Queen Shower
A closet with natural light
A closet with natural light
It's a castle, of course there's marble everywhere
It’s a castle, of course there’s marble everywhere
The indoor pool and waterfall hot tub
The indoor pool and waterfall hot tub
That stamped concrete is beautiful
That stamped concrete is beautiful
The Princess Suite!
The Princess Suite!

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