Homefinder: Historic estate on Harrington Sound has dock, gardens, 2 cottages
Brimming with Bermuda charm and set on more than an acre of tropical gardens with stunning water views, Villa Monticello is a rare find.The historic estate, dating back to 1663 and just east of Flatts Village, features a large upgraded main house, two two-bedroom guest cottages and a swimming/boating freehold dock on Harrington Sound. One of the cottages is on the waterfront perfect as summer retreat or for rental income. It has a small kitchen and lovely wide window on the sound.The second cottage is spacious and beside the main house. It has a total of 818 square feet and has been renovated and totally rewired within the last six years.There is also a large shaded level lawn area behind the home, ideal for children, entertaining or additional parking.The home has several bricked patios and covered porches for relaxing and taking in the gorgeous garden and sea views from the property.Such is the property's appeal, it was the location for an historical film, ‘The Relief of Lucknow’, and the subject of an Eleanor Abrams painting.And its large renovated basement is where Yeaton Duval Outerbridge began to brew and bottle his famous Bermuda Original Sherry Peppers.Listed with Rego Sotheby's International Realty, the entire waterfront estate is offered at a more-than-fair market price of $2,675,000. The property has a total of 4,862 square feet of living area!The main house is a Category 1 Listed Building and has been maintained to the highest standard and features lovely wood floors.A cozy den or library with fireplace is adjacent to an inviting cedar bar.An elegant living room opens onto a covered terrace overlooking beautiful gardens and the waters of Harrington Sound beyond.The dining room is conveniently located between the living room and kitchen.And the master bedroom and second bedroom overlook Harrington Sound.The main home has been mostly rewired within the last 14 years and the plumbing is PVC.The basement runs under most of the main house great for a gym, storage, wine cellar and much more.There is lighting throughout the gardens.Three moorings would be available to be transferred with the property.Villa Monticello on Harrington Sound Road, Smith's is available to PRCs and Bermudians only.For more information or to view contact Margaret Young at 441 299 1514 or e-mail myoung@regosir.com.For more photos and video of this property see our website at www.royalgazette.com and click on Homefinder at the top.