Ghosts?

Edith stared at the massive and comprehensive single-floor building before her with nostalgia.

The building was the biggest, most expansive, most well-built, and most luxurious in the entire village. 

It had 8 sides, encircling an open courtyard, where the occupants could laze around under the sun if need be. 

In short, the entire structure was a combination of 8 buildings connected by long open and outdoor hallways.

It was just that the regions along the open outdoor hallways that face the village were all fenced and walled for privacy. 

So many thought the structure was one massive building. 

But only when one entered will they see that it was a combination of 8 buildings in a circular formation, all connected by these hallways supported by beautifully crafted circularly-shaped wooden pillars.

Indeed, there were 8 buildings, all of which weren't small either.