In pictures: Urban explorer looks inside the fire-damaged and dilapidated bungalow in an Ackworth woodland
Kara McKune
·2-min read
Explore Willsdene Bungalow, a derelict bungalow in Ackworth through photos taken by an urban explorer. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Willsdene Bungalow is a residential property located near the Boot & Shoe pub on Wakefield Road in the Pontefract village of Ackworth.
The bungalow, set within a plot of woodland, was built in the 1980s and was last occupied by John Cleland and his partner Margaret Atkins.
Unfortunately, John passed away in January 2022.
Explore the inside of Willsdene Bungalow, a derelict bungalow in Ackworth through photos taken by an urban explorer. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
John's brother, Melvin Cleland, who also lives in Ackworth, inherited the property in late 2022.
After inheriting the property, Melvin immediately applied for planning permission to build 11 houses on the land, however this was refused.
On March 6, 2023, at around 3am, a devastating fire tore through the bungalow, rendering it and most of the items inside unrecognisable.
The property has remained derelict and abandoned since, with rubble covered rooms and broken roof tiles.
The bungalow is set within a plot of woodland, close to Wakefield Road. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Melvin has since been granted planning permission to build on the land by Wakefield Council.
The property was built in the 1980s. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
The property consisted of an entrance hall, kitchen, living room, bathroom and a bedroom. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
The property was last occupied by a John Cleland and his partner Margaret Atkins. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
John passed away in January 2022, after which his immediate family evicted his partner Margaret. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
After inheriting the property, Melvin immediately applied for planning permission to build 11 houses on the land, however this was refused. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Explore the derelict Willsdene Bungalow, in Ackworth. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
On March 6, of this year, at around 3am, a devastating fire tore through the bungalow. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
The fire rendered the bungalow, and most of the items inside, unrecognisable. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Melvin has since been granted planning permission to build on the land. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Rubble fills the floor of each room. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
The home is now filled with roken ceiling and wall tiles. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Following the fire, the property has become renowned within the local area. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Inside the derelict Willsdene Bungalow, through photos taken by a popular urban explorer. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
Due to the fire damage, inside of the property is unstable. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
The property has become a popular location amongst urban explorers. (Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces)
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