Two friends bought a large, old house called "Mr. Jeffrey's House" after reading about its strange features and history. Upon arrival, they found the house to be run-down and discovered strange things such as a bathtub in the middle of the hall, animal cages in the basement, and a box of IDs. They also found signs of recent human presence, including wet paint and a person in their car. As they explored the house, they became increasingly uncomfortable and decided to leave, but not before finding evidence that someone had been living in the house despite their recent purchase.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There is a house for sale called "Mr. Jeffrey's House".
2. The house was built in 1879 and has seven bedrooms and three bathrooms.
3. The house has a large number of elevators, 54.
4. The house was previously owned by a man named Mr. Jeffrey.
5. 37 people went missing while the house was owned by Mr. Jeffrey.
6. The house was deemed unfit for human habitation after police found trap doors and tunnels in the walls.
7. The current owners of the house are two individuals who bought it sight unseen.
8. The house is located in a remote area with no nearby hotels.
9. The house is in a state of disrepair, with insulation coming out of the walls and broken windows.
10. A bathtub was found in the middle of the hallway.
11. The owners found evidence of recent human habitation, including a box of IDs and wet paint.
12. The owners discovered that someone had been living in the house, possibly in the basement.
13. The owners found animal cages in the basement with signs of recent use.
14. The owners' car was broken into, and a person was seen in the car.
15. The owners decided to leave the house and return to their real home.