Palmetto House Bermuda

Palmetto House Bermuda

Located in Devonshire and built around the year 1700, Palmetto House is one of the greatest examples of a true Bermudian architecture.

During World War II, it used to be the club house of the British army who were stationed in a nearby fort.

The property is owned by Bermuda National Trust and is given on lease for private use to families who would respect and admire the historic value of the property.

Palmetto House Bermuda

Over the years, many families have taken this property on lease and stayed here. Wing Commander Mo Ware and his wife stayed here for over 40 years. He was the former director of civil aviation. The property once kept on display his own small private airplane.

Bermuda National Trust has spent over a million dollar to renovate and restore the house to its original state. Most of it has been repaired and not replaced. They have kept most of the original beams. The roof and even the floors and windows were repaired and brought back to the original form.

There is a grand stair case with "Welcoming Arms" at the entry of the house. This 2,050 square-foot property with great views of the north shore has the following features:

It has a cruciform architecture

Spacious living room with exposed wooden beams and fireplace

Master suite with a fire place and a master bath with double sinks and toll top tub

Two bedrooms sharing a bath on the second level

Fantastic kitchen with a private courtyard

Attractive gardens

Separate guest cottage

Location and Facts:

Palmetto House is located on the North Shore Road in Devonshire parish. Since the house is privately leased, public access is limited but not fully restricted. 2010 lease was expected to be around $10,000 a month.

Check out Devonshire Parish for many other attractions in and around the area.

Check out Bermuda Museums for great museums & historical buildings in Bermuda.

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