Long-term North Coast residents will no doubt remember the famous ‘ghost house’ in Seatides, which was a popular photo venue and mural site for graffiti artists.

The house that inspired countless scary stories appeared on the front page 18 years ago (Courier, February 29, 2008). It would have turned 100 this year but was demolished in 2016.

Once a palatial home built by Indian immigrant Gurusamy Veerasamy Naidu, the mansion was reportedly the first house in the area to have electricity and telephone access.

According to a previous Courier article in 1999, the house hosted people from many walks of life. Artists and musicians from India were invited to stay for weeks at a time during the 1970s and 1980s. Fishermen and family friends joined lavish parties, and it was also let out as a holiday cottage.

The ghost house also featured in two films – Heart of the Matter and Platoon Leader – as well as two car adverts.

It is unclear exactly when it fell into disrepair, but it managed to retain its mystique. Do you remember touring the rickety ruins?

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