Wallblake House
Constructed in 1787 by Will Blake, Wallblake House stands as the oldest surviving estate house on the island of Anguilla and one of the very few fully preserved plantation complexes across the entire Eastern Caribbean. Situated adjacent to St. Gerard's Catholic Church in the heart of The Valley, this majestic stone and timber manor survived multiple hurricanes, foreign invasions, and the total collapse of the local sugar economy. Behind its whitewashed walls lies a complex history of colonial wealth, forced labor, and spiritual persistence. Local residents and visiting researchers frequently speak of phantom footsteps echoing down the mahogany stairwell, unexplained cold drafts in the upper bedchambers, and shadowy figures pacing the grounds during tropical twilight hours.