Since the first time I saw the Laperal House in Baguio City, I have been in love with it. The house, also known as the White House, is a gem of turn-of-the-century architecture. It is just too bad that it is more famous as being one of the most haunted places in the city.
Even the house' interiors are beautiful swathed in rich chocolate wood, with large windows that let in the light to showcase its gleaming balustrades and airy rooms. Straight in from the front door is a parlor with a dining room that seats around 20 people beyond it. The first floor also has a sitting area with a fireplace to the right. The second floor boasts balconies in its front rooms. A beautiful white corridor at the back with a window framing the mountain scenery outside leads to yet more rooms. A narrow staircase made with more of the same rich chocolate wood leads to the third floor, which has an attic room.
My fervent wish is that they could repurpose this beautiful house into a high-end bed and breakfast. Still, I guess its reputation will make it difficult to market. In any case, I am very glad that after all these years, the Laperal House is now open to the public. It is a glimpse at a more poetic past that we can only dream of visiting.
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