World’s loneliest house built into side of remote mountain range has been empty for 100 years

NY Post ^ | Olivia Burke

[DUMBGRUNT]

The world’s loneliest house, stuck on the side of a remote mountain range, had lain empty for 100 years — but its mystery remains.

Savvy Italian soldiers are said to have built the shelter as a place to rest while battling the Austro-Hungarians across the rugged terrain.

[BradyLS]

“Good job, men! The CO will be shifting his headquarters here shortly.”

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Reinhold Messner”

Among the very best.

And not a mountaineer, a rock climber, Henry Barber.

I spent many years on rock and ice.

My partner and LOOKED at a 5.10 Hot Henry route...we thought 5.11+!

[Deaf Smith]

You can see where rain/ice melt flows under and most likely through the shack.

[ZinGirl]

LOL. I don’t know how much those guys pay attention to roof status. We just got a new roof in the spring…still get fliers. We joke that the roof is made of fliers from construction offers, pizza, windows, etc.

[Larry Lucido]

Looks like it has 300 layers of roofing shingles. I see they went with the limestone. Still, they won’t be able to re-roof without a complete re-build.

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Would I still get The Watchtower?”

Of course, and you would make some tea and talk with them for a bit on the front porch.

[Dead Corpse]

Mowing the front lawn would be easy...

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”I’m confused.”

A local group built a new caban and used a helicopter...

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Parking is Street Only...grass...crane...”

The Red Badger is on a roll...

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

This happened during the horrific 12 Battles of the Isonzo, one of the nastiest, bloodiest, but least well known campaigns of WWI, between Italy and Austro-Hungary.

“Cumulative casualties of the numerous battles of the Isonzo were enormous. Half of the entire Italian war death total — some 300,000 of 600,000 — were suffered along the Soča (Isonzo). Austro-Hungarian losses, while by no means as numerous, were nevertheless high at around 200,000 (of an overall total of around 1.2 million casualties).”

Between the deaths and casualties, Italy was so militarily crippled after WWI, that it hadn’t really recovered by WWII.

[Red Badger]

Quiet neighborhood. Original condition. Lots of potential....................

[Ouderkirk]

Wonder what the HOA fees are.

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Good job, men! The CO will be shifting his headquarters here shortly.”

So many fun comments, I cannot stop reading and really need to get on to my exercise...But it will wait.

[Red Badger]

Picturing the UPS guy throwing your packages down the mountainside and laughing!.........................

[DUMBGRUNT]

It’s not like it doesn’t need a bit of work!
And that water flow is your domestic water supply.

Sold strictly as-is. No survey. Property is in need of repairs due to minor roof leak in family room resulting in associated damages and discoloration. Buyer to verify zoning and compliance.

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Looks like it has 300 layers of roofing shingles.”

Here in DuPage County, only two layers are allowed.

My 100-year-old house had many more!!!

But less than 300.

[G Larry]

Well, this would inspire a more thorough evaluation of my shopping list for Home Depot, as multiple trips would be a major inconvenience.

Also, do they have WiFi?

[Texas Fossil]

Much older, remote but not as high in altitude. 5700 ft above sea level.

https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Mowing the front lawn would be easy...”

YES!
Pull the mower up and down on a rope.

Easy peasy!

[G Larry]

"I would still get a flier on my door about a free estimate for new roof."

And would be happy to have it, from the looks of things.....