5 Bed House For Sale in Paget - Real estate in Bermuda

Property Description

Prime Paget Estate with far reaching harbour views.   Set in over 3 acres of lovingly tended gardens, Woodlands is a gracious family home, with swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, croquet lawn, bar, lanai, and staff/guest cottage. Originally built in the 1820's by Adolphus John Harvey this stately home displays the light and elegance of this era with sweeping staircases, ornate woodwork, and charming architectural details. A welcoming arms staircase greets you to the main floor with extensive entertaining possibilities. The light-filled grand entrance hall has spectacular views over the garden and harbour leading to a large covered porch perfect for year round entertaining. A stunning double drawing room spanning the breadth of the house, with two carved cedar fireplaces leads off the entry hall. A sunny dining room and a smaller sitting room complete the entertaining space. Further the hallway leads to a large eat-in kitchen, downstairs power room and utility room.   The upstairs comprises 5 large double bedrooms and bathrooms, all with well appointed closet space, one of which can be separated as a guest suite with small sitting room and kitchenette. A study or office completes the upstairs landing.   The lower level, you'll find a speakeasy- style bar that leads out onto the lawn, along with abundant storage space and an area ideal for a future  games room.   The property is entered through a sweeping horseshoe driveway, mature planting and privacy extend in the outdoor areas with formal rose garden, ornamental ponds, croquet lawn, pool and pool house, containing a sauna, changing room and bathroom. The garden extends from the ridge of a hill into a valley and tennis court below. A covered lanai with a view onto the distant lights of Hamilton, is a most magical place to entertain in the evenings.   The cottage located at the entry gate of the property consists of two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, a separate workshop/storage and its own private garden.  After many years in the same loving hands, Woodlands now awaits a new family to call it home. Please call the Sole Agent, Flora Goodall, for an appointment to view.