Roodepoort’s own ghost house
What was once one of the most beautiful homes in Grobler Park is commonly called the Ghost House.
This is the fate of the house located on the corner of Leiman and South Road.
The double story house is barely visible behind a yard reminiscent of the Amazon jungle.
Paper and used condoms are found along the yard which now has several footpaths from regular use.
At the entrance of the house, a heap of plastic bottles can be found and almost every inch of the wall is covered in artistic graffiti.
Maureen Uinter, who lived next door to the property for 42 years said it was the most beautiful homes in the area.
“Paul Jordaan and his family lived in the house before we moved into the area in 1973. It was a beautiful home with antique furniture. The family sold the house to a developer almost 10 years ago. The developer however struggled with getting electricity, lights and sewerage from the Municipality and had to abandon it,” she said.
Maureen adds that between 2009 and 2010, residents from the nearby squatter camp started breaking down the house and stripping it from the roof to windows and the furniture inside.
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