Highpark House is a breathtaking 6 bedroom private residence situated on a beautifully landscaped 1 acre lot in a tranquil cul-de-sac in Prior Park, St. James. The current owners have thoughtfully extended and fully modernized the property, all while preserving much of its original charm. The home is being sold unfurnished, but the owners are open to selling select pieces that contribute to its unique character. High Park House presents a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated Barbadian plantation family home.
This is only the second time the property has been available on the market in approximately 60 years since the Gill family constructed it to withstand hurricanes shortly after Hurricane Janet impacted the area in 1955. They chose an ideal elevated location to enhance sea views and capture refreshing breezes, placing the house centrally on its expansive, private plot.
The main floor boasts a delightful open-plan living and dining area that seamlessly connects to the breakfast bar and a spacious, custom-built contemporary kitchen, offering views over the West Coast of Barbados and the sea beyond. Four of the six bedrooms are located on this floor, including the master suite, which features stunning sea views and an expansive open-air walk-in closet that leads to a generously sized bathroom equipped with both a shower and a soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms come with ensuite bathrooms and dressing areas. The fourth bedroom is beautifully designed with custom-built bunk beds, a bookcase, and storage, perfect for siblings sharing. The guest bathroom across the hall showcases a vintage design that incorporates some of the home’s original fixtures.
On the lower level, there are two additional bedrooms with garden views and large low windows that allow for a consistent cool breeze, sharing a spacious modern bathroom. A fully equipped laundry room overlooks the kitchen and fruit garden, along with a large storage cupboard nearby. The triple-aspect living room exemplifies the best of indoor/outdoor living, opening to a covered patio that features a formal dining area and a full wet bar, all overlooking the private pool and pool deck.
Outside, you will find access to storage rooms and a large cellar with significant potential for conversion into additional living spaces or even a wine cellar. The garden is rich with mature trees and includes a pool area, a kitchen garden, a play and adventure space, and a formal front lawn that is perfect for entertaining or enjoying a game of croquet.
Highpark House is full of incredible character. From exquisite antiques to our favorite feature—the guests’ entrance gate, over 100 years old and salvaged from the Waterfront Café in Bridgetown—and the wooden floors reclaimed from the plantation home of the original builder, this home is infused with bits of Barbadian history throughout.
Ideally located in upper St. James, Highpark House is just minutes away from Barbados’s most popular amenities including the commercial hub of Warrens and a retail complex at The Walk, Welches, making it the perfect place to call home.
Contact us here or at +1-246-826-7770 or at islandliferealty@gmail.com to schedule a viewing of this truly unique property.
