Ferndale House Main

Ferndale House is another historic homestead in Mt Albert albeit on a smaller scale than the grand Alberton. It is set within a lovely little park and although it’s on New North Road, it’s a calm and peaceful place.
The rooms are hired out by Auckland City Council and although it’s well used regularly by many different groups, it still has a heavy sense of history and maintains its olde worlde character.
I came here over a series of weeks for an acting course and even the stacks of chairs are plush and classical. Not to freak anyone out but from the moment I walked in I could feel the ghosts here and the slightly faded grandeur adds to the feeling of being in another time. There’s an ancient smell of wood and previous generations, and the little servants’ attic of the kitchen is like a secret hideout.
I really loved spending time here and I’m sure any spirits present are friendly as there’s a relaxing serene aura about the place.