An urban explorer has ventured into the decaying former home of disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris, uncovering a bizarre and unsettling artefact in the basement. The mansion, once valued at over £4 million, failed to sell at auction yesterday after bids reached only £1.54 million.
YouTuber Colin, who runs the Bearded Explorer channel, entered the property through an unlocked door and documented his findings. While exploring the basement, he discovered a mould of a human head, which he identified as a cast of Harris's wife, Alwen. 'This is Alwen Harris female head,' Colin said in his video. 'That's his wife. That's a bit creepy, isn't it?'
The 6,440-square-foot property, located on the banks of the River Thames, includes four bedrooms, a 45-foot living space, an artist's studio, and a boat house. However, the home has fallen into disrepair since Harris's conviction for indecent assault in 2014. Colin noted that the building is 'now starting to show signs of decay' and estimated that renovations could cost between £1.5 and £2 million.
Local estate agent Brian Warren previously valued the property at £2 million, suggesting the initial £4 million asking price was too high. He added that potential buyers would face additional costs due to the 'stigma' attached to the home and the need for extensive rebuilding work.
Colin expressed unease about the property's history, stating, 'It is beautiful here... but, sadly, there's a lot of bad history that's gone on here.' The mould of Alwen's head, left behind in the basement, added to the eerie atmosphere of the once-luxurious mansion.
