Deep in the Catskill Mountains, a long-forgotten physician's house laid empty for years until very recently. Armed with his trusty camera, abandoned buildings photographer Bryan Sansivero captured the building in all its eeriness right before it was sold and revamped. Take a wander around the intriguing home and discover its secrets.

Still, the adorable front door, porch lantern and cute canopy – including the green gables and shutters – were in a reasonably good state of condition when Sansivero visited, bar the fallen tree of course. 

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Abandoned homes are fairly commonplace in the area. The infamous Dundas Castle, for instance, is just up the road from the property. Dubbed the 'Castle of Sorrow', the Neo-Gothic 1920s pile has been vacant since the 1970s.

A portrait of an elegant young woman hangs in the main living area. Looking like it was painted in the 1930s or 1940s, the painting wouldn't have been cheap to commission, meaning the family who lived here is likely to have been on the wealthy side.

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Taking a closer look at the heavy mahogany desk there are four framed pictures. In one is an etching of a cartoon, now long forgotten, but the other is a group photo of four men in military dress. 

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A creepy picture frame lacking any sort of painting or photo hangs off the wall, which is painted in a pretty pale blue paint that's slowly peeling away. Note the finely polished gold bed frame, which is in surprisingly good condition.

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Childhood toys and trinkets sit on the bed, table and shelves, including a blue 'M' and 'J' on the top shelf. There are a handful of books on the shelves including one called The Torch Bearers by Bernard Dryer, a soapy drama about an abortionist doctor who worked between Castro's Cuba and a well-to-do New Haven family. Given the medical equipment found in the house, it's an odd choice for what looks to be a young teen.

Since then, the property has undergone a major refurbishment inside and out, though here's hoping at least some of its quirky original furnishings and touches were retained. Visit Bryan Sansivero's website to check out other incredible abandoned properties and more.

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