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Moneague in St. Ann is known for its disappearing lakes but Lake House in Moneague is know for its ghost that vanishes as quickly as it appears.
Lake House belonged to a prominent lawyer -- Findlater Roper -- who was also a well known land speculator. It is said that the ghost is one of his daughters, Christine, who lived at Lake House. She died tragically at a young age leaving behind several small children.
History
The house is situated against a backdrop of beautiful landscape, as it is poised majestically atop a hill. It was built in the late eighteenth century during the time known in Jamaica as the 'Georgian period'( 1720-1850,), in a town once considered to be the town of the landed gentry. The name was coined as lakes can be seen from the house. The original stone foundation can be seen upon entering the property and the timber wood used for the construction of the upper house and living quarters can be seen within the house and into to the basement.
The two-storey building with its high ceilings, polished wood floors and original shuttered casement windows offers a mirror into regal Jamaican old-style country living. The Lake House remains one of the structures the town is famous for.
Location
Located near the main road, the Lake House not only offers easy access into to the town of Moneague with its warm, friendly and helpful people but also to the nearby resort town of Ocho Rios and the business hub and main city, Kingston.
Accommodation
Accommodation consists of three large bedrooms. Two bedrooms are furnished with antique four poster beds and their own private bathrooms.
The largest bedroom, with its own bathroom has antique twin beds and a double bed for larger accommodation. The rooms can be rented individually.
Moneague in St. Ann is known for its disappearing lakes but Lake House in Moneague is know for its ghost that vanishes as quickly as it appears.
Lake House belonged to a prominent lawyer -- Findlater Roper -- who was also a well known land speculator. It is said that the ghost is one of his daughters, Christine, who lived at Lake House. She died tragically at a young age leaving behind several small children.
History
The house is situated against a backdrop of beautiful landscape, as it is poised majestically atop a hill. It was built in the late eighteenth century during the time known in Jamaica as the 'Georgian period'( 1720-1850,), in a town once considered to be the town of the landed gentry. The name was coined as lakes can be seen from the house. The original stone foundation can be seen upon entering the property and the timber wood used for the construction of the upper house and living quarters can be seen within the house and into to the basement.
The two-storey building with its high ceilings, polished wood floors and original shuttered casement windows offers a mirror into regal Jamaican old-style country living. The Lake House remains one of the structures the town is famous for.
Location
Located near the main road, the Lake House not only offers easy access into to the town of Moneague with its warm, friendly and helpful people but also to the nearby resort town of Ocho Rios and the business hub and main city, Kingston.
Accommodation
Accommodation consists of three large bedrooms. Two bedrooms are furnished with antique four poster beds and their own private bathrooms.
The largest bedroom, with its own bathroom has antique twin beds and a double bed for larger accommodation. The rooms can be rented individually.
