A 7,000-square-foot haunted mansion in New York is being auctioned off on Halloween night — take a look inside

According to the home's listing, Laurie moved to the United States as a young man to pursue a career in the developing wool industry. By 1868, he had gained a good reputation in the industry and became superintendent of a mill in Rhode Island.

He was convinced to take over the mill, which thrived under his leadership.

Nicknamed "The Castle," the home was designed by Nelson Hamblin. Stockholders spent $7,000 to build the grand home on Owasco Street.

A local mason and two carpenters worked on the ambitious project. In March 1881, an addition was built onto the mansion to improve The Castle's symmetry from the outside.

According to New York Upstate, the Lauries had 10 children — three of them died as infants.

On August 6, 1890, Laurie's wife, Jeanie "Jane" McAllister, died at the residence after suffering months of complications related to a case of the grip, an illness similar to influenza. Her funeral took place at The Castle and was attended by "throngs of mourners," according to the home's listing.

In 1893, the economy crashed and Samuel Laurie lost his interests in the Auburn Woolen and Canoga mills. He also lost his home on Owasco Street.

Samuel Laurie died on April 25, 1895, in Mountain Valley Springs, Arkansas. After his passing, his remains were returned to Auburn and his funeral was held at The Castle. Laurie was laid to rest in Fort Hill Cemetery alongside his wife, Jane.

The three-story, single-family covers approximately 7,000 square feet.

Though much of the paint has peeled after years of apparent neglect, many of the home's original features are still intact.

The Castle's windows add to the home's spooky atmosphere.

The mansion has four fireplaces in total.

All of the original woodwork, built-in bookcases, doors, and 12-foot ceilings are still there, according to New York Upstate.

Much of the mansion's flooring and paint is still intact, but will likely need to be restored.

Prior to listing the property, real estate agent Michael DeRosa hired the paranormal research group Soul Searchers to investigate the property and see if any former occupants were still hanging around.

They took footage of their investigation.

"There's something there," he said, showing some of the footage the investigators found when exploring the home.

Haunted homes often capture the attention of thrill-seekers and even professional paranormal investigators.

According to a post written on The Auburn Castle's Facebook page, one possible use for the home could be as a movie set.

If fully restored, this massive mansion could be a one-of-a-kind residence. However, some restorations have already been made. According to New York Upstate, the current owner has already installed a new roof and electrical system.

That's one seriously spooky bathroom.

Historic fixer-uppers for sale are often included on the National Register of Historic Places.

Despite looking like a horror movie set, the basement could be a valuable asset to a future homeowner.

The surrounding city of Auburn has a lot to offer potential residents, including museums, historic sites, and national landmarks, the listing says.

You might not want to walk the grounds at night, however, for fear of running into a ghost.

However, the starting bid for the home is relatively low.

Realtor Michael DeRosa wrote in a Facebook post that the house has already received a lot of interest.

Those interested in owning this reportedly haunted property have the option to place bids online or by contacting realtor Michael DeRosa.

However, for those who want to restore the property to its former grandeur, this famous castle could prove to be the real estate adventure of a lifetime — or just a really cool ghost story to tell next Halloween.

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