Nestled into the lush green countryside of St. Thomas and yet situated only seven minutes from the highway and ten minutes from Warrens is "The Barn", a superbly designed and recently refurbished plantation cottage situated in the stunning grounds of Strong Hope Plantation. The property has been lovingly refurbished and restored by its current owner to provide a very peaceful and private country setting with manicured gardens boasting a variety of tropical plants, open lawns, swimming pools and a tennis court.
The cottage was originally the boiling house where the cane juice was boiled once it was feed through and squeezed at the nearby mill. When sugar was no longer produced at the site the boiling house was used as a yam house where the produce from the fields was stored and sold. In the late 1970's the yam house was then converted into a cottage which was then completely rebuilt some eight years ago.
The Entrance
Wrought iron electric gates lead through an attractive coral stone walled entrance, along an impressive driveway lined with huge cabbage palms, to the main house. On the right before the main courtyard are private wooden electric gates leading to the Cottage.
Features
The Accommodation
A splendid coral stone staircase leads up from the garden to the pool (24' x 12' approx) with its coral stone deck. French doors lead from the deck into the
Bar area with coral stone bar, sink and ample cupboards. Off the bar area is the
Lounge/dining room (20' x 20') with attractive recessed shelves, high pickled tray ceiling with corridor off to the bedrooms and
Guest w/c
Kitchen (20' x 15') with several Decoran work top surfaces, an abundance of wall and counter cupboards, large side board counter with further high level cupboards, fridge freezer, four burner gas range, dishwasher, microwave, double stainless steel sink.
Master Bedroom (22' x 14') with walk-in and two further closets, a/c, ceiling fan, wooden floors, feature window to pool and garden En-suite cozy loft style with separate shower, bath with jets, large vanity unit and low level w/c
Bedroom 2 (14' x 13') a/c, double cupboards with vanity, en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3 (14'6" x 13') a/c, double cupboards with vanity, en-suite bathroom
Office (10'2" x 6'4") ceiling spot lights, telephone points, a/c, 220 V out-lets, desk unit
Lower level: (14' x 13') Suitable as a maid's quarters with a separate bathroom and laundry room.
Outside: Double car-port with further outdoor parking for about six cars, electric gates, a gorgeous split level manicured garden with a pedestrian walkway to the tennis court and shared front lawn (big enough for seven-a-side football).
Water, garden and pool maintenance included.
Rental Price: BDS$8,500 /US$4,250
