Frere Pilgrim, Christchurch, Barbados

Overview

Lower Greys is a beautifully restored Barbadian Plantation home is truly a one of a kind, extremely magical property set on 89,614 Sq.Ft (2 acres) of land, that is steeped in thought and love. The property was purchased 15 years ago by a professional Equine Virologist and transformed into a work of art, showcasing Barbadian architecture in a tropical garden setting. The owner, Jenny, used the property as an artistic expression of her lifelong dream, restoring it to its former glory and enhancing many parts. From the lush tropical gardens, koi ponds, historical features, to the trees with their own faces, this is a real once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of Barbados' most special plantation homes. It is set on 2 acres of land nestled in the countryside.

There is the main plantation home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a pool, multiple patios and gardens. Then there is a separate building/cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-plan living and dining room, large storeroom/laundry room and 2-car garage.


Entry into Lower Greys

The property is entered through a tree-lined road that leads to ornate iron gates that have the initials LG on. The compound is spacious and features a paved oval encircling a wildlife pond, providing ample parking space. The gates set back between beautifully built stone walls give a hint of the elegance to come.


Main Home

The main home consists of a spacious living and drawing room, a reception/family area, powder room (half bathroom) a dining room with a patio overlooking a Koi pond, a kitchen finished in natural wood, granite countertops with its own breakfast area that opens onto a large rear wooden covered patio, bar, and tropical pool area. Some of the finishes in the main home are stone walls, brick walls, coral rendered walls and mouldings. The ceilings feature tray ceilings, sheetrock and pickled pine. The floors differ between, travertine tiles, pine wood floors and porcelain tiles

There are 3 large bedrooms, a smaller studio room and 3 full bathrooms each with their own individual design. There is a large magnificent patio which accessible from two of the bedrooms and the living room. It provides a stunning view of the east lawn and offers a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.


Cottage/apartment

The cottage on the grounds of Lower Greys House has been rebuilt into a modern 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with an open plan spacious living area which leads out to a patio on the upper floor. It has beautiful country views from the patio and is known for its open, light, and airy atmosphere. The lower floor has a large storeroom and a two car garage. The cottage is currently rented out and is located to the west of the main house, solid in its construction.


Grounds

The grounds of the property are well designed with many features such as pathways, trellises, water features, vine-covered steps, arched gates, trees with faces on and coral stone sitting areas.

There is a lovely good sized pool and jacuzzi which are surrounded by beautiful plants and mature trees. The pool and courtyard area is accessed by quaint brick pathways coming from different directions. Also in the courtyard is your very own pink chattel house.


7599 Sq.Ft. Living space
89,614 Sq.Ft. of land