OVERVIEW
The property lies 2 miles due south of St. Ann’s Bay on parochial road 33, approximately
45 miles from Montego Bay, 8 miles from Ochos Rios and 56 miles from Kingston.
The registered title is volume 975 folio 428. The area of the property is approximately
15 acres.
The land is at an elevation of 875 sq. ft above sea level. The entire property
has dramatic views of the ocean (180 degrees) and a further 180 degrees of the
mountains.
The main house is a Georgian style Jamaican 18th century great house. The house
has been modernized, leaving the historic integrity intact. Construction is
cut stone and wood.
Over the past 10 years the house has been re-plumbed. In October 2002 the roof
was renewed. In February 2003 the house was rewired and in June 2003 it was
totally redecorated, including replastered ceilings and the interior painted
throughout. The exterior has a trowon finish, certified to last for 20 years.
In July 2003, the mahogany floors were taken up and new floor joists installed
where necessary. The floors were all sanded and polyurethaned. All mahogany
panel doors etc. were refinished.
UTILITIES
- Main electricity
- Private water supply
- Telephone and Facsimile
- Satellite
GROUND FLOOR
- Hallway
- Bathroom with shower
- Small bedroom
- Large library/family room
- Large bedroom with French Doors to pool terrace
- On suite full bathroom
- Large drawing room
- Large dining room
- Kitchen with new closets and new Italian tile floor
- Laundry room
- A covered terrace runs the length of the northern side of the
house, which is excellent for entertaining.
SECOND FLOOR
The second floor is reached by a terrazzo staircase, with a wide hallway,
reaching too 2 bedrooms with doors to a large balcony. A very large master
suite with which also includes a balcony Office/library.
OUTBUILDINGS
- Generator Room
- Building 1 - Staff kitchen and storeroom
- Building 2 - 2 staff bedrooms
- Building 3 - 2-Story cottage.
In 1994 this cottage was stripped to the
Frame and rebuilt to luxury standards. It now consists of very large studio
apartment on the upper floor with a fully tiled bathroom, fitted kitchen
and dining balcony with views of the mountains and the ocean. On the ground
floor: 2 bedrooms, 2-bathroom apartment with kitchen and living area. Also
a staff bath, changing room and laundry room.
- Building 4 - Tractor shed,
garage, 2 storerooms and 3 kennels
- Building 5 & 6 - Birdhouse, chicken
and animal houses
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Hard court tennis court
- Swimming Pool
- The gardens are planted in a variety of tropical plants (approx:
2 acres) The remainder of the land has a large variety of fruit trees,
a banana walk and pimento trees.
TAXES
Approximately $250 USD per annum
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP IN JAMAICA
Foreigners have the same rights as Jamaicans to own property in Jamaica. They may sell when and to whom they wish, and may take all monies in any currency anywhere.
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