The Dunnington Mansion in Farmville, Virginia, had humble beginnings as a brick farmhouse. In 1897, the house was enlarged by the Dunnington Family into the sprawling and regal mansion it is today. Unfortunately, the property isn’t currently receiving the love and care it did under its original owners. The property sits decaying in the middle of a high-end golf course that has sprung up around the land parcel.

The Manor Golf Club that surrounds the house is pristine and well-manicured, a complete contrast to the now-dilapidated historic building.
Facebook / Dunnington Mansion
The rundown exterior and interior of the building look more akin to the film set of a horror movie than the spot where wealthy elites once clinked glasses.
Facebook / Dunnington Mansion
The home was in the Dunnington Family until the 1960s. It was independently owned and (theoretically) cared for between 1960 and 1998, but no information about that period has been found.
Facebook / Dunnington Mansion

Related Stories

There Are More Than 500 Historic Buildings In This Virginia City

There Are More Than 500 Historic Buildings In This Virginia City

 These Before And After Pics Of The Blue Ridge Parkway In Virginia Show Just How Much It Has Changed

These Before And After Pics Of The Blue Ridge Parkway In Virginia Show Just How Much It Has Changed

 One Of The Oldest Churches In Virginia Dates Back To The 1600s And You Need To See It

One Of The Oldest Churches In Virginia Dates Back To The 1600s And You Need To See It
The property's mysterious past adds to the allure, and perhaps the creepiness, of the experience.
Facebook / Dunnington Mansion
The home is located on what's known as Poplar Hill, a 361-acre portion of land that, due to zoning and sales of partial pieces of the land, became enveloped by the golf course.
Facebook / Dunnington Mansion
You can still spot pieces of the building's former glory in its current state. The exterior brick is still intact and inside you can see grand fireplaces and wood paneling. Unfortunately, visitors can't see these details up close. The property is strictly off limits due to safety concerns in its deteriorated state and security monitors the home 24/7.
Facebook / Dunnington Mansion

At some time, the Dunnington Mansion will hopefully receive a well-deserved restoration and be open to the public as a beautiful example of its architecture. But, until then, the property gets more damaged each day, soaking in the elements and creaking towards its demise while golfers swing their clubs carefree across the course just steps away.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Virginia

Featured Addresses
The Manor Golf Club, 872 Manor House Dr, Farmville, VA 23901, USA