Savez-vous qu'il est en réalité possible d'acheter une ville entière ? Oui, c'est vrai—il existe des villes, avec des maisons, des rues, et même des bâtiments au charme d'antan, qui sont mises en vente. Certaines sont des villes fantômes pleines d'histoire fascinante, tandis que d'autres nécessitent simplement un peu d'amour et de restauration. Imaginez posséder votre propre coin de terre où vous pourriez créer un refuge de rêve ou même lancer une petite entreprise originale. Les prix peuvent varier énormément, mais ce n'est pas aussi impossible que vous pourriez le penser. Alors, si vous avez déjà rêvé d'être le « maire » de votre propre lieu, c'est peut-être votre chance ! Animation créée par Sympa.
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00:00As crazy as it may seem, it is really possible to acquire an entire city.
00:05These places have once been animated, but, over time, they have been abandoned.
00:10Of course, these forgotten cities are sinister, but they also have an undeniable charm.
00:15There are thousands of ghost cities on sale, only in the United States.
00:19Their state differs considerably.
00:21Some still host a few residents, while others have been deserted for decades.
00:27Owning an entire city can seem tempting, especially when you discover surprisingly affordable prices.
00:33But in practice, the task is much more arduous.
00:36As you can imagine, buying a city is sensitively different from buying a house.
00:41These cities are classified as non-municipal, which means they do not belong to any local administration.
00:48Good luck getting a mortgage.
00:50While a mortgage is conceivable for a classic house,
00:53banks will not be inclined to finance a ghost city at $200,000.
00:58However, the very idea of acquiring a city remains captivating.
01:02Let's say you have the necessary funds and decide to take the plunge.
01:07It is then convenient to take into account the frequent absence of infrastructure.
01:11No running water, no electricity, no other essential services.
01:16This is added to the security problem,
01:18because many of these cities were built at a time when the norms were non-existent.
01:23Let's take the example of Utah, where a city is put up for sale for $199,000.
01:28Sure, the buildings of this locality are in poor condition, but its potential is real.
01:33A future owner could make it a tourist destination.
01:37What if this city was haunted by paranormal phenomena that pushed its former inhabitants to leave?
01:42There are many anecdotes surrounding ghost cities,
01:45and buyers must persevere to find the best deals.
01:48Prices can go down to $70,000.
01:52It is for this amount that a city called Swansea, located in California, was sold in 2013.
01:58Why are these cities to be sold?
02:00The reasons are varied.
02:02For example, in Canada, some companies built communities
02:06to house employees of gold or silver mines with their families.
02:09These mining cities could sometimes accommodate more than 5,000 inhabitants.
02:13However, when resources were running out, the inhabitants left the place.
02:18Years later, these communities ended up in real estate ads.
02:22Swett, a famous ghost city in the South Dakota, is currently for sale.
02:27The future buyer will not only get the land and housing,
02:30but also a tavern, a gas station, and local commerce.
02:34Let's take the time to explore these places, which could arouse your curiosity.
02:38Oreto is a small Italian village.
02:41The Barbara Varese family began to acquire houses there about thirty years ago.
02:46Over time, they connected the 18 buildings to form a single interconnected structure.
02:51This complex consists of a bedroom, kitchen, secret staircase, and many other elements.
02:58Being a historical site, the renovations were made with traditional materials,
03:03such as stone and wood, to preserve its authenticity.
03:06At the time of the first acquisitions, only two elderly inhabitants still lived in this region.
03:11Today, the entire village belongs to the Varese family.
03:15The houses have wells, old ceilings, and original floors dating back several centuries.
03:20An old barn has been transformed into a banquet hall,
03:23while the old stone squares have been furnished as salons.
03:27Here is an example of a Spanish ghost village currently for sale.
03:30Mixing enchanting landscapes, historical heritage, and development opportunities,
03:35this small rural town bears the charming name of Olgueira.
03:38It includes three historic rustic stone residences dating back more than a century.
03:42Unfortunately, their current state requires considerable work to restore their past splendor.
03:48However, this investment will be worth it, because they offer generous spaces.
03:53The largest house measures more than 280 square meters.
03:57The second is almost as large, and the last is about half their size.
04:02This town seems to have a real potential to become a high-end holiday resort.
04:08It emits an undeniable charm.
04:10There are two hundred-year-old attics, a fountain, as well as a stone oven.
04:14The surroundings offer a varied landscape, with meadows, forests, and plains.
04:20In addition, the village is located only 24 km from magnificent coastal cities,
04:25such as Ribadeo, and famous sites such as Playa de las Catedrales.
04:29Do I look like I'm bragging about this place? Not at all, I just like it.
04:33Maybe you're dreaming of buying a city to become the mayor.
04:36I can totally understand this ambition.
04:38And why not this one, which seems to be frozen in the past?
04:42Pierce, in Arizona, was founded by John James Pierce.
04:45When he arrived, he began to exploit a nearby gold deposit.
04:50Imagine watching your cattle, moving a few stones, and falling on gold.
04:55This is exactly what happened to him, radically changing his life from one day to the next.
05:00The discovery of this gold quickly went around the region, attracting many curious and investors.
05:06This allowed the creation of the city, which was officially founded in 1895.
05:11In a short time, Pierce became one of the richest gold mines in Arizona.
05:16Thanks to this effort, the city prospered, attracting new inhabitants
05:20and developing infrastructure such as a forgery, restaurants, a butcher shop, an ironworks, hotels, saloons, and even a lawyer's office.
05:28All these places are included in the sales price.
05:31In addition, you will inherit the contents of the General Store, an old building over 125 years old.
05:37You will probably be able to resell the old objects that are there, which will help you cover some of the purchase costs.
05:44But how did this city fall into disrepair?
05:47In 1927, the mining activity in Pierce began to decline.
05:51Finally, the mine was closed in the 1940s, and today, the site is in search of a new owner, ready to give it a new life.
05:59Now let's move on to Wild West Town.
06:01Yes, that's its real name.
06:03Located in Colorado, this city offers a unique setting inspired by the Far West, as its name suggests.
06:10It is not only the architecture and the atmosphere that make it special.
06:14In fact, this city has served intermittently for a long time.
06:18Since it has not been abandoned for many years, its condition is relatively good compared to other cities on our list.
06:25Today, it is again on sale, hoping to find its next owner.
06:30This property is located on Blair Street, at the foot of the San Juan Mountains.
06:34In the past, the area was frequented by miners in search of refreshment and nocturnal entertainment.
06:40This place was once dominated by a saloon, a hotel, a general store, a post office and a prison.
06:46Today, many well-preserved historical buildings house various artisanal businesses.
06:52The area includes two commercial buildings still in operation, three rental spaces, as well as a storage building.
07:00One of the buildings has been transformed into a vintage photography studio.
07:04There is also a two-bedroom apartment located above the boutique built in 2005 and currently used as a seasonal rental.
07:11The property also includes the San Juan Historical Justice Palace, dating from 1875, and the Swaney's Old Mine Sluice,
07:20where visitors can try their luck in search of gold and precious stones.
07:25There are so many examples to cite, such as this small medieval dock called Ceraval.
07:30It is located between the Italian cities of Modena and Bologna.
07:34This village dates from the 9th century.
07:36There is a castle there, literally a three-story mansion dating from the 18th century.
07:41What else is there?
07:43A garden shelter, a four-story gated tower built in the 1220s, as well as a majestic park.
07:51It should be noted that there are even offers on sites like Craigslist or eBay for those who want to buy a city.
07:58However, there is a crucial point to take into account.
08:01Before you buy, you must absolutely check the small lines of the contract.
08:05Sometimes, a village or a city needs an influx of liquidity.
08:09In this case, the agreement you conclude and the property you will get will be purely symbolic.
08:15See it as receiving the city key.
08:17The best you can get could be a nice plaque or a monument on the village square as a thank-you note.
08:23Captivating, isn't it?
08:25Maybe your new hobby will be to look for ghost towns to sell, even if you don't intend to buy one.