Villa for sale in Highgate House, 43 & 44 Highgate Gardens, St. Michael, Barbados

“Highgate House”, Highgate Gardens, St. Michael is not only one of the most beautiful houses in Barbados but it also one of the most historically significant. In recognition of this fact it was deemed a “listed” house by the Government of Barbados in 1987. This status as a protected property has come late in life for “Highgate House”. Set on an elevated lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the fantastic Carlisle Bay and offering spectacular views of the coastline is this beautiful historic property.
While the exact date that this gem of a property was built is unknown, local historians believe it was around 1767 and was an integral part of the signal station system on the Island. The house has been maintained beautifully with the classic Georgian features remaining but with a touch of modern influence.
This well maintained 2-storey property offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, a covered 3-sided verandah, spacious living and family rooms, dining room with Corinthian columns, powder room, kitchen with generous storage, pantry, laundry room and tv room. Four of the bedrooms are situated on the first floor and the fifth bedroom is on the ground floor. The grand wooden staircase leads to the master bedroom plus 3 additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Other features include high sash windows throughout the house, crown moldings on the ceilings and a roman shaped swimming pool in the beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. There is also an electronic gated entry, circular driveway with a fountain, and a double garage.

Highgate Gardens is located just minutes’ drive of beautiful beaches, shopping facilities, dining and entertainment establishments, commercial activity centers and the many other attractions and amenities available on the Island’s South Coast.