The Rock Plantation, Richmond Hill, St Peter

The Rock Plantation House is a lovely family residence in The Rock, Richmond Hill, St Peter, perched high on a ridge with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea.

The Rock is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom two-storey home with a fantastic outside living and entertaining area. There is a large infinity-edge pool, and the panorama from this vantage point will take your breath away.

A living room, kitchen and dining room are located on the ground floor, which leads to the covered patio, which has seating and a casual dining area with a bar. It’s the ideal place to unwind and entertain and watch the sunset.

Gentle breezes constantly cool the property.

There is a substantial second master bedroom suite on the ground floor with a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom. A private office is located just off the closet. It also has a small private deck that overlooks the house’s front grounds.

Another en-suite bedroom is on the ground level, accessed from the pool deck. It’s almost like having your own little cottage.

Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The primary master bedroom is the final room on the second floor. This has an en-suite bathroom, a private deck and an office nook. There is also a big closet, a large, remodelled bathroom with a double vanity, and a spacious stand-up shower.

A separate laundry space is located to the side of the property. This may be accessible from the kitchen.

The Rock is completely enclosed and private. A PV Solar System, a water tank with a pump and a generator are also included.

A large tract of land is beneath the property and is included in the purchase price. With the correct planning rights, this area could be developed. Planning permission for development has been given before. It would be necessary to examine the current status of such permits.

The Rock is in an extraordinary situation. It’s in a rural setting with spectacular views, but it’s only 15 minutes from Holetown, Barbados’ west coast hub. You’ll find banks, supermarkets, duty-free shopping and a medical centre here.

Speightstown is about the same distance from The Rock. Speightstown is a historic town with a grocery and a variety of bars and eateries.

Many of the best west coast beaches are just minutes away.