Once envisioned as a tourist attraction, it has laid abandoned for decades. But now, Johnsonville in Connecticut could be headed for a new life - after a buyer purchased the ghostly village for $1.9million. The price - a huge $1.1million more than its $800,000 opening bid - will see the owner inherit an array of Victorian buildings over 62 acres of land. These include an old post office, a schoolhouse, a general store, the original homestead of the mill owners, and even an abandoned church. Scroll down for video Long abandoned: Johnsonville in East Haddamin, Connecticut, could be headed for a new life - after a buyer purchased the ghostly village for $1.9million. Above, for the past few decades, 'No Trespassing' signs have hung off properties in the town, warning off travelers
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Village of Johnsonville in East Haddam, Connecticut, went up for auction this week, with bids starting at $800,000
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Snapped up by an unnamed buyer yesterday for $1.9million; plans for the property have not yet been disclosed
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Owner will inherit array of Victorian buildings over 62 acres, including post office, schoolhouse and even church
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Town was an unfulfilled vision of 'eccentric' aerospace expert, Raymond Schmitt. who hoped to attract tourists
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Schmitt shipped over properties and even purchased a paddleboat to ferry visitors, but it later sank into the lake
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Johnsonville has laid deserted for decades, with  'No Trespassing' signs warning curious travelers to stay away
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