With a rolling lawn surrounded by palm trees, and large, spacious rooms inside, Seymour Retreat may be “the one”.And the expansive Southampton property on South Road, just a few minutes from Church Bay, has just had a major price reduction — from just over $1.6 million down to $1,275,000 The sellers are motivated, the agent says.The property, currently vacant, totals some 0.812 of an acre, zoned Residential 2, which has been cleared with the lush lawn and gardens beautifully maintained; great for entertaining, children to play on, and pets.Future possibilities for the grounds include the addition of a pool and pool house, attached guest cottage, or even tennis court.Listed with Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty and Jack Kripl, it is currently a single four-bedroom home but has a second assessment number and can easily be converted into a main house and apartment or in-law suite.The 2,700-square-foot home, accessed by a covered porch/carport, has two full bathrooms, a living room with high ceiling and marble fireplace, a combined family and dining room with open-beam ceilings, and rich parquet cherry wood flooring. It features a wall of French doors, affording garden views.The dining room could be reconfigured into an office/den or even additional bedroom.Furnishings in these rooms, which include genuine leather sofas, can be included in the price!The kitchen may need some upgrading, but has a gorgeous country-style bay window looking out onto the lawn, perfect for a row of potted herbs. Major appliances are included. And there is a separate laundry room.The apartment currently is lock-off style; By closing two hallway doors, which creates a studio apartment with plumbing for a kitchenette.The master bedroom has ensuite bathroom and a large closet. The second bedroom has tray ceiling and also a large closet.The third bedroom has ensuite bathroom, but has two entrances, one to the bedroom and the other the main hallway.Both bathrooms have been recently upgraded with fresh tile and fixtures.A terraced garden and majestic palms dot the expansive landscape surrounding the home.It has also been freshly painted inside and out and as an added incentive the owners are offering to paint the exterior any colour prior to closing.Watlington Water hookup is also available directly from the main line in front of the house.Seymour Retreat’s Annual Rental Value is $51,600 and $10,500. Land tax is $1,782.60.Seymour Retreat is listed with Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty and Jack Kripl (441) 247 1815, Cell (441) 705-4500, or email jkripl@brcl.bm and website www.bermudarealty.com