The firm never filed accounts and was struck off the companies register last August. There were always lots of comings and goings with different people going in and out. A house built by a royal. Copyright Greek city times 2023 All Rights Reserved. A Bentley has been left to rust on the driveway of the abandoned mansion, The ceiling in the kitchen has fallen in, although a dishwasher stacked with plates waits to be unloaded, Rails of designer clothes stand in one of the rooms, and the owners left without taking returned dry cleaning out of its bag, A telescope stands ready for use, but the house has been left for so long that a vine has started to grow through a window, In the bathroom, half-finished bottles of shampoo stand beside a Jacuzzi-style tub, Property millionaire Athanasios Tachmintzis son Nicholas, pictured, also lived in the property, The home, which can be found near London, is believed to have been deserted in 2016, The urban explorer who took these eerie photographs says it's one of the best-preserved finds he's made, But there are few clues as to what happened to its previous owners, or why they left so suddenly, It is believed the owners of the property may have been Russian, However, Land Registry documents suggest the property is registered to a Dorset-based company, Inside the home, a piano waits to be played, with sheet music open for a musician, The beautiful property must once have been the owner's pride and joy, China and crockery have been laid on a table in the abandoned property, Crumbling mansions have been left abandonedon Londons Billionaires Row, Bishop's Avenue, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). According to MailOnline, villagers said the dad-of-five lived there for around 18 years before suddenly vanishing. Games of snooker and chess had been left unfinished, while the kitchen ceiling had caved in. Photos of a mansion belonging to Greek tycoon Athanasios Tachmintzis have gone viral. 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It was believed the house in Hertfordshire had lain empty since 2016 after post was found dating back four years. It was soon discovered that the owner of the house had been one Athanasios Tachmintzis, a 70-year-old Greek millionaire property. Villagers who lived nearby to the family said Athanasios, better known as Thanos, was obsessed with security and once had guards positioned at the gates. He also had a housekeeper, but she left suddenly. His brother-in-law Gordon Meiklejohn once claimed that Mr Tachmintzis liked large houses, flashy cars and smart clothes making his abandonment even more curious. By Akplus (self media writer) | 2 years ago. Property tycoon Athanasios Tachmintzis, 72, lived at the large property in Bucks Hill, Hertfordshire, for almost two decades with his two daughters and at least one of his sons. The haunting images also showed a snooker table with balls scattered on the baize as if players had left in the middle of a game, as well as five cars in the overgrown grounds including the rusty Bentley. A mansion near London left abandoned for several years was reportedly owned by a reclusive Greek property tycoon, an investigation has revealed. Why abandon a house to rot and still ensure it's protected from outsiders? Its not haunted is it? One neighbour told MailOnline: I ride my horse down the road every day and all of a sudden I realised around three years ago that the people there had just disappeared. About The Footcare Centre Total Foot Health with our team of highly skilled, qualified, and registered foot specialists. While speaking to residents, our reporter came across a man with a strong Greek accent who remained tightlipped when quizzed about the unoccupied mansion that his own house overlooked. They said: 'I believe his wife had cancer and died several years ago. Mr Tachmintzis, 70, a father of five, lived in the imposing mansion near Kings Langley Hertfordshire before he disappeared suddenly more than three years ago. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Exploring a Millionaires Untouched Abandoned Castle . Millionaire businessman Athanasios Tachmintzis has owned the bizarre house near King's Langley since 1999 The 70-year-old lived there for almost two decades with his wife and five children. There were about 20 or so of us there, some of whom had travelled long distances, and all he could muster for us were a few crusty sandwiches that seemed to be several days old and a couple of bottles of cheap white wine., Mr Meiklejohn said that throughout her marriage to the Greek, Sharon would never hear a bad word about him., He said: Her head was completely turned by him.. It is reported that Athanasios Tachmintzis, 70, a Greek millionaire and father-of-five, bought the luxury house back in 1999. Email tips-sim@news.co.uk or call 02077824368. There were tens of thousands of banknotes piled up. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. Nobody around here has a clue what happened to them and why they just upped and left. Mr Tachmintzis was living with wife Sharon and their young family in St Johns Wood, North London, in a council flat. They were mainly 10 notes and they were piled high, almost to the ceiling. A mysteriously abandoned mansion in England left frozen in time with a Bentley in the driveway belonged to a Greek tycoon who vanished with his family, it emerged on Thursday. Now, six years on, neighbours say one of the sons has returned. EXCLUSIVE: In 2016 the wealthy Tachmintzis family mysteriously fled their multi-million-pound mansion during the night leaving behind many incredibly expensive possessions, including a Bentley, Don't miss a thing! CONTACT INFORMATION. 11:46 GMT 26 May 2020 A MYSTERIOUS abandoned mansion left frozen in time with a Bentley on the drive belonged to a Greek tycoon who vanished with his family, it emerged today. 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There were always lots of comings and goings with different people going in and out. Property millionaire Athanasios Tachmintzis, 70, lived in the huge house near Kings Langley, Herts, before disappearing more than three years ago. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. During their marriage, they had five children including sons Alexis, 45, Nicholas, 43, and Paul, 38, as well as daughters Kiristiana, 36, and 30-year-old Alicia. But it was what the explorer found inside which was truly breathtaking. Neighbours claim a member of the Tachmintzis has returned to the abandoned family mansion, Pictures taken from inside the mansion showed it in a state of disrepair, Since 2016, nobody has seen Athanasios Tachmintzis, In 2020, a local construction company worked on the house, James Good testified that the family had returned. But in the blink of an eye, the family seemingly fled the house in a hurry, leaving behind many incredibly expensive possessions, including a Bentley and designer clothes by Gucci and other luxury brands. The leasehold of the house was bought for 1,075,000 in July last year when there was only 18 years remaining on the lease. They obviously had loads of money because it is a big house. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. One villager, who asked not to be named, said: "I ride my horse down the road every day and all of a sudden I realised around three years ago that the people there had just disappeared. Many of the people we spoke to had stories of what the Tachmintzis' were like as neighbours. View our online Press Pack. There are also empty fish tanks lined up in a grand hallway, a Japanese-themed piano in one of the rooms, with the music left out ready to play, and stacks of china on a living room table next to oddly white and dust-free sofas. The property millionaire lived in the huge house before disappearing with his family more than three years ago. View our online Press Pack. The company does not feature on Companies House records, suggesting it is based overseas. He said: 'It was an amazing house to visit. A potted plant is still alive in its pot on a windowsill next to a telescope lined up ready for its owner to look at the night sky. Villagers near Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, claimed the mansion was previously occupied by real estate tycoon Athanasios Tachmintzis, 70, whose wife Sharon, from North Wales, died aged 52 in. There are also three charges relating to debts allegedly owed to Three Rivers District Council. 'It is such a shame that the house has been left to go to rack and ruin. 'I believe his wife had cancer and died several years ago. The Metropolitan Police appealed at the time for any information on his whereabouts, saying that he had previously gone missing and may have gone to the King's Langley area which he was 'fond' of and where he had other relatives. It is a real mystery. Another woman, who keeps a horse nearby, said: 'I knew the chap as Thanos. The premise is simple - whatever your foot problems, foot conditions or foot ailments, we are confident that The Footcare Centre team can offer you the foot treatment, foot care or foot advice you require. 'I just thought at first that they had gone away somewhere and would then come back but nobody did. There are a number of charges for allegedly unpaid bills made against the abandoned house which are owed to the power company and council. He said: "They kept themselves to themselves. There was dry cleaning still in the plastic wrapping - it appears they didn't even pack a bag. PHOTO:Vasiliades multi-million dollar mansion sold. At first the gates were just shut and then a padlock and chain appeared on them. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Now villagers have spoken out about who lived in the creepy mansion, and why they left in a hurry. Land Registry records reveal the house has been owned since 1999 by a company called Ainhurst Enterprises Ltd, with a care of address at a firm of solicitors in Bournemouth, Dorset. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Mr Meiklejohn added:One night they asked if we could babysit for their young children. what does it take to qualify for boston marathon? "I just thought at first that they had gone away somewhere and would then come back but nobody did. Photos of a mansion belonging to Greek tycoon Athanasios Tachmintzis have gone viral. Outside of the grand but decaying country pile was a Bentley car, rusting in the driveway, while the garden was overgrown. Pictures on Google Earth show a creepy abandoned mansion (Image: Google Maps). Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Companies House records described the nature of the company's business as 'non-specialised wholesale trade'. The owner mostly lives in London and the son has been in charge of most of the alterations., Meanwhile, the landlord at the local pub said that although he'd not seen the "people that lived there for a long time", the house is always full of "people coming back and forth.". But pictures emerged on Monday from an urban explorer who gained entry to the house and photographed furniture, ornaments, designer clothes still hanging up and even a half finished game of chess on a table. It is most strange. They obviously had loads of money because it is a big house.". His wife Sharon, who was born in north Wales, died aged 52 in May 2004 following a 32-year marriage. By Colorful combinations with a comfortable fit, 4 wishes for the new (and faster) Chromecast with Google TV. For more information, please visit octimothyhouse.org. His family were unsure of what he did as a job and say they never saw him going to work - despite his so-called life of luxury. Do you know Mr Tachmintzis? Speaking earlier this week, the urban explorer said he had never found such a well-preserved abandon house. The mansion in Hertfordshire is shrouded in mystery. Tycoon Athanasios Tachmintzis, 70, enjoyed a millionaire's lifestyle from his "property" investments which meant they never saw him going out to work, his family claimed. The MailOnline reports the reclusive property tycoon lived there for almost two decades with his two daughters and at least one of his sons. 'Nobody around here has a clue what happened to them and why they just upped and left. There were always lots of comings and goings with different people going in and out. Speaking to the Sun he said: "Ive known him for more than 40 years and he has always been the same. The business affairs of Mr Tachmintzis appear to be shrouded in mystery. Another villager said he heard Mr Tachmintzis made a huge deal involving a luxury property on the exclusive Sandbanks resort in Dorset. I was concerned about the dogs because you would sometimes hear them howling. Mr Meiklejohn said Mr Tachmintzis would rent luxury cars to show off to his family but then actually drive an 'old banger'. Hertfordshire Constabulary have said it was called to two separate incidents on Thursday May 21. Officers attended and arrested four people. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. It is reported that Athanasios Tachmintzis, 70, a Greek millionaire and father-of-five, bought the luxury house back in 1999. The Daily Star sent a reporter down to the isolated village to see if any of Tachmintzis' former neighbours could shed any more light on the situation. The owners of a creepy abandoned mansion have returned - six years after they fled mysteriously in the dead of night, neighbours claim. He was also registered as living in 2016 in a Georgian house in Cliveden Place, Belgravia. ", However, when contacted by the Daily Star, Mr Timberlake said he was unable to make any comment citing "the Solicitors Code of Conduct.". Mr Meiklejohn told The Sun Online: Ive known him for more than 40 years and he has always been the same. "It was literally like the people who lived there got up in the middle of the night and ran without taking anything. A total of five cars were left to rust in the overgrown grounds, including a rusty Bentley. 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