The Monte Cristo Homestead - The Most Haunted House Down Under
True Paranormal Stories · Laureen Scarboro
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Show Notes
In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we journey to Junee, New South Wales, to explore Monte Cristo Homestead, often called Australia's most haunted house. Built in 1885 by wealthy landowner Christopher Crawley, the grand Victorian mansion hides a dark and tragic past beneath its polished exterior.
Over the years, numerous grisly events occurred on the property — a maid allegedly pushed from a balcony, a stable boy burned alive, a disabled man chained for years in a shed, and even a caretaker murdered in the driveway. These stories of cruelty and suffering have left lingering echoes that visitors claim can still be felt today.
The most frequently encountered spirit is Elizabeth Crawley, the original lady of the house. Known for her strictness in life, she is said to roam the halls in black mourning attire, watching intruders with icy disapproval. Guests often report cold spots, footsteps, screams, flickering lights, and shadowy figures peering from windows. Others speak of children's laughter, beds that shake at night, or unseen hands touching them as they sleep.
Despite modern restoration, Monte Cristo remains a place where the past refuses to rest. Some call it cursed. Others call it sacred. But everyone agrees — the house is not empty.