“STEPNEY” house is located about 10 minutes drive from Bridgetown travelling East on Highway 5, and the South Coast. It is a mere mile and a half from the Emancipation Statue (Bussa) on the ABC Highway. It offers a panoramic view of the fertile Bulkeley Valley and the ridge stretching from Cave Hill in St. Michael to District C in St. Philip. Spreading over approximately 3 acres of land this superbly laid out and impressively designed traditional two storied Barbadian Plantation House offers four (4) bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, an attached garage with parking for Four (4) cars, an external single storied 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Cottage, a large swimming pool measuring approximately 37’ x 20’ with an internal ceramic tiles finish ,a pool deck, and Gazebo. Stepney house nothing short of a masterpiece that beautifully blends the comfort, and luxury of modern living with the charm and character of its colonial past. The House is believed to have been built prior to the 1690’s, and it must be noted that this elegant property is listed with the Barbados National Trust and bears its plaque. The elegant circular driveway lined with tall matured Mahogany trees leads up to the main house past the fish pond.
The renovations, upgrading, and upkeep over the years currently offers a very large modern kitchen with granite counter tops, ceramic floor tiles, double oven, immaculate Mahogany woodwork stair case, beams, intricate decorative ceiling panels, and Mahogany columns in the large formal dining room that can seat up to 40 guests. There is a separate breakfast room with a rustic finish with original stone walls. The windows are wood and glass sash with security bars, and external wooden shutters, and internal wooden hurricane shutters at the entrance to all rooms which encapsulate the beauty of a traditional Barbadian Plantation home including an enclosed gallery on three sides. The entrance to the home features marble floor tiles, a stained glass window over the front door, and a unique window similar to those swinging types found in old churches.
There is an enclosed court yard , and an enclosed garden with a very attractive fish pond.
The property is equipped with a modern 5KVA Photovoltaic Cells system, and the outbuildings include: a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single storied Cottage, security building, and staff quarters. Attached to the main house there is a garage with plenty of storage space.
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