Abandoned Shit Weekly Contest - №.18 - Overgrowth!

Here's my entry into this weeks Abandoned Shit Weekly Contest, run by @customnature.
This week's theme is Overgrowth.

This photo was taken in the country town of Nundle in New South Wales, Australia. This town is tiny with a population of under 300 people. Most of the town is original with historic buildings giving it real charm. Back in the day it was a small mining town, today it is noted as one of the best areas in the State for finding crystals, it is also possible to find some gold and other precious stones here as well. It was for these reasons we dropped in here to have look.

After visiting the information center we met up with a local man who was giving us great advice on prospecting. He had lived in the area all his life and knew what he was on about. He ended up taking us for a bit of a walk around his property, he had a few animals and some had recently had babies (our kids were keen). On his property stood this old run down house that is no longer being used. A newer house was also on the property (when I say new it was still probably 40-50 years old).

This home had lots of quirky charm and character (actually the whole property did), I believe he was a single older gentleman. He has 2 gremlin/goblin type statues meeting you at the front gate and ivy is found growing all over the house, the front porch, up the walls, on the roof in some areas and along the paths. A small narrow path still remains leading to the front door but that is about it now. If given enough time you won't see the house anymore for the ivy.