Sandy Cove 201, Durants, St James
Sandy Cove 201, known as Paradise, is a three-bedroom beachfront corner residence in St James with more than 3,500 sq....
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Price (USD):
$1,495,000
Size (sq ft):
7,500
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Hilbury Plantation Estate is a rare opportunity to own a stately 7,500 sq. ft. plantation home on four acres of elevated land in Barbados. With mature mahogany trees, expansive grounds, and prime development potential, this estate is ideal for a grand family residence or investment project.
Set on four acres of elevated, breezy land, Hilbury Plantation Estate offers a rare opportunity for the buyer looking to create a generational family estate or thoughtfully pursue development. The estate includes a stately 7,500 sq. ft. plantation home built in the early 1900s, surrounded by mature mahogany trees, a towering Torrey pine, and an abundance of fruit trees — mango, guava, breadfruit, and coconut — all part of the property’s rich heritage.
Step inside through a welcoming foyer, adjacent to a formal sitting room and a charming wrap-around indoor balcony. The home is full of character, with oversized plantation windows and doors that flood the spaces with natural light and a beautiful wooden staircase with generous landings and high vaulted ceilings.
The ground floor includes a spacious kitchen, large reception areas, and a formal dining room designed for gatherings and family living. Double doors open from the great room onto a breezy southern-facing balcony, offering views across mature trees and down toward the South Coast of Barbados.
Upstairs, the master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, with the added flexibility of an interconnecting room that can serve as a dressing room, study, or nursery. Three additional guest bedrooms, each with built-in closets, are serviced by a shared bathroom, while a full guest bathroom is conveniently located off the wrap-around balcony downstairs.
What sets this property apart is its elegance, scale, and future potential. Of the four acres, approximately one acre is home to the plantation house, leaving three acres of prime vacant land. For those with development in mind, this is a golden opportunity: the surrounding lots are already well-supported with underground provisions for water and electricity and access roads in place — making expansion or subdivision far more straightforward.
Formerly a sugarcane plantation, Hilbury has become part of an exclusive residential enclave where peace, privacy, and potential go hand-in-hand. Whether you envision a family compound with room to grow or a carefully curated development project, Hilbury Plantation Estate offers a canvas as expansive as your ambitions.
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Hilbury Plantation Estate spans four acres of elevated land, which has been strategically subdivided into seven lots. While the stately 7,500 sq. ft. plantation house occupies one acre, the remaining three acres consist of six prime undeveloped parcels that already feature underground utility provisions and access roads, offering significant potential for a family compound or a residential project.
Dating back to the early 20th century, the home features traditional colonial architecture such as thick coral stone walls, high vaulted ceilings, and original mahogany hardwood floors. Historic period details are found throughout, from the grand wooden staircase to the oversized plantation windows and an original windmill structure located within the mature tropical gardens.
Situated in the serene countryside of St. George, the estate enjoys a breezy, elevated position with a southern-facing orientation that provides sweeping views down toward the South Coast. Residents benefit from total privacy within a secure, gated enclave of mature mahogany and fruit trees, yet remain just a short drive from the island’s primary amenities and beaches.
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