Nice Score PeeJ:
I got lucky in the same way. About 6 years ago my father in-law left me his machine shop. The only problem was that he lived live next to the Atlantic, ocean front, and all the surfaces had turned black. Other than the lost resale value everything works fine.
It seems like every time I want to do something new I have to hit the books. It really makes one appreciate what you tool & die and machinists have had to learn to get your ticket.
My condolences to the house.