Saint James Barbados
For Sale
$1,500,000 / ₿24.140
For Sale – Highpark House is a stunning 6-bedroom private home nestled within a well-manicured,& 1-acre lot& on a quiet cul-de-sac& in& Prior Park,& St. James. The current owners have& extended and& completely& modernised& the property while maintaining& much& of its original character.& & The property is being offered for sale unfurnished, however the owners are open to selling some of the pieces that make this home so special. High Park House offers a& unique& opportunity to own a fully renovated young Barbadian plantation family home.
This is only the second time the property has come on the market in& the c60& years& since& the Gill family built it to withstand hurricanes,& shortly after Janet& had left her mark in 1955.& They& picked& the ideal elevated location& to& maximise& the sea views and the breeze and kept the house central to its& expansive and private& plot.
The main floor of the property has a wonderful open plan living and dining room that flows beautifully through to the& breakfast bar and& large, custom built, contemporary& kitchen,& with views over the West Coast of Barbados to the sea beyond. Four of the six bedrooms are located on the& main floor, including the master suite which has wonderful sea views and an expansive open-air walk-in closet that leads to the large bathroom with both shower and soaking tub. Two of the& other& bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and dressing areas. & The fourth bedroom is beautifully designed with custom-built fitted bunk beds, a bookcase & storage, ideal for siblings to share. & The guest bathroom across the hall is a vintage design utilising some of the original fittings of house.
Downstairs,& there are& two& further& bedrooms& with garden views and large low windows that allow for& a& constant cool breeze,& and& which share a& spacious modern& bathroom.& There is& a fully equipped laundry room& overlooking the kitchen/ fruit garden& with a large& storage& cupboard opposite. & The triple aspect living room& provides the best of indoor/outdoor living& as it& opens& to the& covered patio where you have a formal dining area and full wet bar,& all overlooking the private pool and pool deck.
Outside& there is access to storage rooms and a large cellar which may has great potential for& conversion to additional living areas or even a wine cellar.& The garden has an abundance of mature trees and includes the pool area, a kitchen garden, the play & adventure area, and a formal front lawn excellent for entertaining or enjoying a game of Croquet.
Highpark House& has fantastic character.& Whether& it& is& the exquisite antiques or& our favourite;& the guests entrance gate& which is over 100 years old and salvaged from the Waterfront Caf in Bridgetown; or& the wood floors salvaged from the plantation home of the original builder,& there are& various little bits of Barbadian history throughout.
With its ideal location in& upper St James, Highpark House is minutes away& from& all the most popular amenities in Barbados and the perfect place for you to call home.