This unique home is a one of a kind and sits on four acres of prime Barbadian plantation land.

On entering the property via a mysterious winding driveway, you are instantly mystified by its grandness, lush green manicured lawns and large beautiful Ficus Benjamina trees. The old plantation days of lavish lifestyle, entertaining friends and comfortable tropical living is instantaneously revisited giving a feeling of euphoria.

The garden is a picture perfect green with several  Ficus Benjamina trees, a beautiful species of plants which once covered the island in early days, and from which the name  Barbados was derived or Los Barbados “the bearded one”.

The house even though some cosmetic work needs to be done has a sophisticated ambiance which tells a story of the old Plantations days of good living and lifestyle. The house has two large trellises that stretch across the front of the building, which can lend itself to an even more attractive entrance once the prospective purchase reincarnates the original splendor of such an intricate feature. Atop 4 majestic pedestals are four ornamental pineapples which lends to an already grand entrance.

The bedrooms are spacious and en suite with an elaborate and self indulging master bathroom, which has a central Jacuzzi that fits well amidst tantalizing baby blue painted walls with soft floral accents. Off the master is a large rectangular patio with awesome valley views.

The entire house has beautiful highly polished wooden floors. Down stairs there is a spacious library and office with high quality wooden finishes, positioned to the left just beneath the wooden trimmed stairway. The living room which is downstairs is spacious with a split level layout, and 3 large doors which give access to the wide patio. On another level in the living area sits a Grand piano which tells the story of wonderful days of merriment and guest entertainment.

The dining room which is adjacent to it spacious its counterpart, has double doors which also lead to the patio.

From the upstairs patio the views are captivating with miles of lush green sugar cane fields, valleys and cooling tropical winds which sweep through the entire house. It is not a wonder why the owner found it not necessary to install a/c units.

Upstairs there is a spacious lounge with a wonderful overlook and view of the grand piano, the other overlook comprises of a beautiful 8 foot long wooden planter and beyond this, offers an unobstructed view of the main entrance and overhanging is an elaborate crystal chandelier.

Both patios look onto a spacious courtyard which is perfect for warm relaxed days or outdoor breakfast mornings and a warm cup of Earl Grey Tea.

In the spacious kitchen there is a “down waiter” which was used and was fairly typical of the olden days when entertaining guest or having breakfast in bed was done in pure style. This also tells a story of days of luxury and grand lifestyles, where a bell will be rung once dinner or drinks were ready to be served, and another ring indicated that all plates were clean and all glasses empty, we are ready for another round. This feature has lends itself to the unique character of the house and the mystery of lifestyles of long ago.

The kitchen which is laid out for breakfast with family or friends has a breakfast nook with a comfortable circular breakfast sofa and table which is built in.

The kitchen does not have many of the popular closed cupboard space,but has open shelves for storage which was typical of those days. The central cooker and gas range is surrounded by ample shelving and storage cupboards. To the left there is an additional room in the kitchen which has counters and additional storage space. Adjacent to this is a spacious pantry.

On exiting the kitchen, there is an interesting feature with a metal roller shutter with a pulley string that closes off  the  large utility room via a small pathway.

Outside there is as detached double car garage with a tractor room where a small tractor is used for mowing the spacious lawn. The laundry room is adjacent to the maid’s quarter which has a toilet and sink.

At the entrance of the driveway, the remnants of a small wooden cottage which was once occupied by a live in Butler, still has a firm foundation and can be reconstructed if so desired.

This splendid home will capture the attention of a unique buyer with a flare for a tropical lifestyle and with the savvy of a smart investor.