This Queen Anne style mansion was built in 1876 for a wealthy citrus grower, and is best known for its owner William Pendleton, the president of an arts college. Due to ailing health, he moved to the house in 1886, but died several years later prior to the turn of the century. It is believed that his ghost haunts the house, as owners thereafter claim to have seen the apparition of a distinguished gentleman roaming the hallways of the rambling building.
(Submitted by Callum Swift)
If you've had a paranormal experience here, or have any additional information about this location, please let us know!
Rate this Haunted Place
What do you think? Is this place really haunted? Voice your opinion here! Click "thumbs up" if you think its haunted, or "thumbs down" if you think its all just a tall tale.
Geographic Information
- Address:
- 1208 Chesterfield Road
Eustis, FL
United States
Get Directions » - GPS:
- 28.840604, -81.676153
- County:
- Lake County, Florida
- Nearest Towns:
- Eustis, FL (1.0 mi.)
Mount Dora, FL (3.3 mi.)
Tavares, FL (3.9 mi.)
Tangerine, FL (5.9 mi.)
Umatilla, FL (6.2 mi.)
Lisbon, FL (7.2 mi.)
Sorrento, FL (7.2 mi.)
Silver Lake, FL (7.4 mi.)
Altoona, FL (8.8 mi.)
Zellwood, FL (8.8 mi.)
Please note: It is your responsibility to acquire appropriate permissions before investigating any location listed on this site. Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. Many "ghost hunters" have been arrested because they failed to contact property owners and/or local authorities ahead of time.
Share Your Experiences
Comments (7)
Share Your Comments
Disclaimer: The stories posted here are user-submitted and are, in the nature of "ghost stories," largely unverifiable. HauntedPlaces.org makes no claims that any of the statements posted here are factually accurate. The vast majority of information provided on this web site is anecdotal, and as such, should be viewed in the same light as local folklore and urban legends.
I have many stories,when I lived next door to this home,even before they put the top on the house,back in the 80’s
Can you tell us the stories you have of this home?
I would love to hear .. my family lives near that house and it looks eerie …
I live a couple houses down from it as well and would love to hear these stories and history.
Hi Bob I’m the owner of the Palms Mansion. I am very curious to hear your stories about the house. I personally have never experienced anything even after owning it for the past four years, but I have had guest who have seen spirits and have heard people walking around the house
Hello Wayne,
I know this is a rather far stretch and hope you receive this message soon. I’m interested in getting in discussing with you the chance to prove or disprove the paranormal activity in your home. I am a part of a team of experienced paranormal investigators with a combined 50+ years of experience between us. We operate as a 501c3 (meaning we are a non profit and we do not charge for our services).
Your home has been the question of a lot of paranormal stories and I’d love the opportunity to have our psychic medium and our team either prove or disprove the paranormal happenings at your home. This would be at the availability of your own personal schedule and time, and we always urge to homeowner(s) to come attend the investigation (at your own will).
If this interests you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me personally at rossgbarnett@gmail.com. Either way, you own a fabulous home, and I had to tell you that myself. Thank you so much for your consideration. Hopefully hear from you soon.
– Ross
I would love to come over an do an investigation I’ve been all over USA doing this we have friend that live down the street for your House