Fall in love with the historic charm and ambience of Murrell’s Vale, an historic home built in the mid-1700s only a short distance from Hamilton.

It was renovated to a modern standard in the 1990s and its owners received an award from the Bermuda National Trust for their efforts.

Joy Lusher Real Estate Limited has listed the 1 Astwood Road property for $1.875 million. With it comes a detached cottage, a swimming pool and a separate building suitable for a garage or workshop.

“Located in the heart of Paget, on the bus route, and within walking distance to the Botanical Gardens and Hamilton, this charming and historic Bermuda home is steeped in history,” said realtor Sue Lusher.

“Maintained in excellent condition, Murrell’s Vale has extensive level lawn areas, beautiful gardens and mature trees including numerous cedar trees, and the boundaries are planted with high, dense hedges affording maximum privacy.

“The two-storey main house boasts a picturesque welcoming-arms staircase leading to an upstairs veranda. On the ground floor is a charming kitchen, full bathroom, laundry, dining room, den or fourth bedroom and a living room with impressive exposed cedar beams. Upstairs are lovely high Bermuda tray ceilings, a master bedroom with bathroom en suite, two guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a spacious upstairs landing.”

The home has solid wood floors and Bermuda cedar windows and accents. An outdoor dining area has a vine-covered pergola; the enclosed swimming pool is nearby.

“There is a delightful detached guest cottage with a private entrance and parking area, which has exposed beams, a working fireplace, very large bed-sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and stacked washer/dryer,” Ms Lusher said. “Ideal for rental income or as a short-term holiday rental! There are two fresh-water tanks, plus a well and Bermuda Waterworks serving the property. Murrell’s Vale is an absolutely delightful, warm and inviting family home, ideal for young children. It is also pet friendly, as the entire perimeter of the property is fenced!”

Although the property is deeded as two lots it is not suitable for further development, the agent added. The home is currently rented until next year.