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Tales of Black Rock House - The Library

13th November 2022 Reading Time: 4 minutes Tales of Black Rock House, General. 537 views. 0

In this instalment, we venture into the newly unveiled library

Tales of Black Rock House: Did we find Annie or did Annie find us?

14th May 2022 Reading Time: 11 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House. 671 views. 0

One of the favourite 'spirits' of Black Rock House is that of Annie. We didn't know a whole lot about Annie, and couldn't confirm anything with historical records ...... until now! Did we find our Annie? .... or did she find us?

Tales of Black Rock House: The tower?

13th May 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes Tales of Black Rock House. 711 views. 0

It was long rumoured there was a tower atop of Black Rock House with a ghost story that made the rounds among locals. I came across a photo that may offer a glimpse of the tower!

Tales of Black Rock House: Tamar's Tea Room (The Ballroom)

9th February 2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House. 1073 views. 0

In this instalment, we take a walk down the trellised walkway to the ballroom of Black Rock House. It has recently been transformed into a tea room for Devonshire teas. The room is affectionately dedicated to Tamar Ebden - Charles Ebden wife. Who was she and what was the big family scandal? What events have taken place in the ballroom? What experiences have paranormal investigators had in the ballroom?

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Tales of Black Rock House: Pictures of the past

5th April 2021 Reading Time: 5 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House. 1761 views. 0

A pictorial look at some of the history of Black Rock House with photographs from the past. What extra buildings used to be on the property and who were some of the previous tenants?

Black Rock House Paranormal Tours Interview

23rd October 2020 Reading Time: 1 minutes Paranormal Locations, Tales of Black Rock House, General. 756 views. 0

Sarah was interviewed on 88.3 Southern FM about Black Rock House Paranormal Tours. Have a listen!

Tales of Black Rock House - Local Legends

26th January 2020 Reading Time: 7 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House. 2292 views. 4

There is always a lot of mystery surrounding Ebden Castle, also known as Black Rock House - especially in the early 1900's when people didn't know a lot about the homestead with an adjoining ballroom with the castle gates in the middle of the suburbs. Let's dive into some old newspaper archives and see if we can separate fact from local fiction!

Tales of Black Rock House - The Nursery

12th January 2020 Reading Time: 2 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House. 1189 views. 0

Sitting in one of the back rooms of Black Rock House is the Nursery. If creepy looking porcelain dolls creep you out, then you will LOVE this room!

Tales of Black Rock House - The Hallway

20th May 2019 Reading Time: 3 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House. 1442 views. 0

When you visit a location, a lot of people don't pay attention to the Hallway area as to some it is just a way of getting from one room to another.  If you do happen to visit Black Rock House, I would tell you to take special notice of the Hallway, because you might be missing out!

The famous faces of Black Rock House

16th January 2019 Reading Time: 5 minutes Tales of Black Rock House, General. 2661 views. 0

While Black Rock House is known to be the original seaside holiday home for Victoria's first Auditor General Mr Charles Ebden, there are a lot of other famous personalities connected with the property.

Tales of Black Rock House - The Dining Room

5th August 2018 Reading Time: 4 minutes General, Tales of Black Rock House, Paranormal Investigation, Paranormal Locations. 1475 views. 0

In this installment we head into the Dining Room and ask the question, 'what is up with that mirror?'

Tales of Black Rock House - The Children's Bedroom

25th January 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes Tales of Black Rock House, General, Paranormal Investigation. 2098 views. 1

Decorated with a creepy looking rocking horse and bizarre wallpaper, it is one of the most intriguing rooms in the house where we have gathered one of our most intriguing pieces of evidence.

Tales of Black Rock House - The Death Room

8th December 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes Tales of Black Rock House, General, Paranormal Locations. 2842 views. 1

Tales of Black Rock House - The Drawing Room

6th July 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes Tales of Black Rock House, General. 1412 views. 0

In this instalment, we venture into the drawing room. This room has the only original piece of furniture belonging to Black Rock House. What happens when people sit in the chair?

Tales of Black Rock House - The living quarters

22nd April 2017 Reading Time: 8 minutes General, Paranormal Locations, Tales of Black Rock House. 1701 views. 0

In this third instalment, we venture into the living quarters

Tales of Black Rock House - The Underground Tunnels

7th November 2016 Reading Time: 6 minutes General, Paranormal Locations, Tales of Black Rock House. 2602 views. 0

In this instalment, we venture into the underground cellar and look at the myth of the underground tunnels

Tales of Black Rock House - Looks can be deceiving

15th September 2016 Reading Time: 6 minutes Paranormal Locations, General, Tales of Black Rock House. 2320 views. 1

A new series of blogs focusing on the history, mystery and paranormal experiences at Black Rock House