Searching for the Finest Plantations for Sale in Barbados?
With its pristine white sand beaches and views of crystal clear turquoise water, the island of Barbados has long been one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean for overseas property buyers. Most head to either the West Coast or the South Coast in search of luxury homes for sale in Barbados. However, several less well known areas are the setting for some highly prized and utterly unique investment opportunities. In serene, quiet, rural parts of St James, St Peter, St Thomas and St George, buyers can discover some of the island’s few remaining plantation great houses. Exuding historical grandeur, this impressive estates are very rare indeed. So, for buyers considering buying property in Barbados of the rarest and most impressive kind, here are several of the best plantations for sale in Barbados that are on the market right now.
Bulkeley Plantation – US $4,500,000
Dating back to 1651 when it was owned by Sir William Bulkeley, a British Member of Parliament, this impressive plantation house is set on 8 acres of grounds in the rural parish of St George. Todat the estate features a main house, a guest cottage and a huge free-form pool designed to look like a lake with a sandy beach-style shore set among magnificent old trees.
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Colleton Plantation – US $7,750,000
Originally built by Sir John Colleton in the 17th Century (with foundations laid in 1652), this is one of the oldest plantation-style homes for sale in Barbados. The property has been well preserved and sensitively updated over the years and today features a main house, a guest house and stables on 7 acres of expansive grounds with elegant fountains, a pool and mahogany forests.
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Apes Hill Plantation – US $9,000,000
With a history dating back to 1650, this spectacular property was once part of an estate spanning 300 acres. Today, the plantation sits on 12.3 acres of grounds in the Parish of St James overlooking the golf course within the Apes Hill Golf Community. The property comprises the main house and several apartments located in outbuildings.
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Clifton Plantation – US $9,875,000
This graceful home is one of the largest plantation estates for sale in Barbados. Situated in rural St Thomas, the property is set on 241 acres of grounds with a contemporary-style main residence with swimming pool and Jacuzzi set in manicured gardens, a cottage and stables. The estate also includes its very own polo pavilion and a polo field with paddocks for a buyer partial to “the sport of kings”.
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Find Great Houses & Plantations for Sale in Barbados Perfect for You
So, whether you’re looking for an elegant great house or a sprawling private plantation, there are several options to consider from across the island.
For details on all these luxurious estates plus many others, contact 7th Heaven Properties, the Luxury Caribbean Property Specialist.
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