About this property

Detailed Description

Rock Hall Estate House, one of the older properties in St Lucia, is a unique and historic property, and offers a rare opportunity for those with an interest and passion to preserve the past within a property of character and combine with a Residential (as currently), Institutional or Tourism related use (subject to planning).

Formerly the main estate house for the Rock Hall Estate, this is one of St Lucia's unique heritage properties. Probably dating back to late 1800's, unlike many of the older properties in St Lucia which are of timber construction, Rock Hall is a substantial stone built, 3 storey property, with internal timber paneling and polished floors providing spacious rooms and high ceilings typical of the era. First
occupied by the Clarke family - Sir Frederick Clarke was the 1st governor to St Lucia - the property oozes ambience and heritage with wide covered verandas to the ground floor and magnificent views over the city of Castries

Location

Located within the Castries City boundary, behind the Rock Hall senior primary school, the property is within walking distance from
the city centre Castries, the capital of St Lucia, very much the centre of business for the Island. Castries boasts approaching 40% of the national population of 175,000 and hosts the majority of corporate and institutional offices of commerce and Government.

Relevant authorities in St Lucia are keen to see historic properties such as this preserved for the future, though there is no preservation or listing policy in place.

Accommodation

Accessed via a sweeping paved driveway, lined with Queen palm and mango trees from the Rock Hall road, the house rests within 1.90 acres (subject to survey) of formal grounds; once the walled gardens to the Estate house. Some of the original walls still remain, together with outbuildings and paved pathways. The land parcel is 82,764sqft (subject to survey - Parcel no 0847D570) within the St Lucia land registry.

The main Estate has long been sold away, and Rock Hall represents a unique opportunity to preserve this example of late 19th century building for generations to come with either a residential, or an institutional use perhaps encompassing historic, educational, or community aspects of a commercial application within this quarter of Castries (subject to planning).

A wide, sweeping verandah with views of Castries and Caribbean Sea surrounds the ground floor. Outbuildings and a paved yard area are located to the rear of the house and towards the western stream/gully boundary. What were once formal gardens (still with banana, mango and palm trees) provides ample space for restoration, or further development to the front/eastern side of the property.

GROUND FLOOR (1,920sqft)
Living area (35' x 20')
Polished floors, chandeliers and original wooden shutters at all of the windows provide a stately setting to the main living area of Rock Hall. Double wooden louvered doors open to the veranda overlooking the city and towards the Caribbean Sea.

Rear Entrance Hall
Generous entrance hall with timber paneling, providing access to the kitchen and dining room.

East Entrance Hall (35' x 8')
Large central hall area running the width of the house, with external access from the Easterly verandah (not currently used).

Kitchen (15' x 15')
Basic kitchen which opens to the verandah and garden area. Original tiled floor, sink, work surfaces and built in cupboards.

Dining Room / Bedroom (15' x 13')
Currently used as a bedroom, with door to staircase and hallway.

Stair Hallway (22' x 8')
Wooden staircase

General
Wooden internal walls/paneling and original wooden internal window shutters and louvered doors feature throughout the ground floor of the property and open to the covered verandah, providing an open and light ambience throughout.

FIRST FLOOR (1,920sqft)
All bedrooms have wooden floors and shuttered windows. Bathrooms are basic but functional and there is ample space and scope to improve depending on use and requirements.

Bedroom 1 (20' x 18')
Bedroom 2 (20' x 18')
Bedroom 3 (15' x 15')
Bedroom 4 (15' x 15')
Bathroom 1 (14' x 7')
Bathroom 2 (8' 6')

SECOND FLOOR (1,748sq.ft)
Attic (46' x 38')
With stairs leading from the main staircase to the second floor attic studio (unfinished), with board floor and washroom, under
a pitched roof, could provide additional accommodation, storage, or a self contained studio.

Viewing

Viewing strictly and only by appointment through sole agents Brown&Co Caribbean office