Renovated 6 bedroom Villa for sale in Bathsheba, Saint Joseph
The cottage is in the grounds and provides a further 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Comprising of 1,254m2, this historical family home features refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms. Its living spaces and exteriors have also been renovated and tastefully decorated and furnished in keeping with its character and heritage.
The original sweeping staircase dates back to 1656 and is a centrepiece in the main home. The Italian owner of this plantation house h...
The cottage is in the grounds and provides a further 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Comprising of 1,254m2, this historical family home features refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms. Its living spaces and exteriors have also been renovated and tastefully decorated and furnished in keeping with its character and heritage.
The original sweeping staircase dates back to 1656 and is a centrepiece in the main home. The Italian owner of this plantation house has decorated it with finesse, warmth and style and each room has its own colour which adds to the ambience and character.
It is a magnificent historical home with a vast terrace, indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a separate guest cottage and further outbuildings.
The Italian marble on the terrace is said to have come from Massa Carrara in Tuscany. There are three chimneys and two fire ovens which were revealed during the restoration project and have now been renovated creating wonderful and unusual features.
This wonderful, historic plantation home is ideal for someone seeking a home of character, charm and history is large yet cosy and a well preserved piece of Barbados history.
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