Luxury Living: homes with colonial heritage

From New England to New South Wales, 5 properties redolent of a bygone age — all from Christie’s International Real Estate

Kirkoswald House Mosman, NSW, AustraliaPrice upon request

Kirkoswald House is a stately Georgian colonial property moments away from Balmoral Beach on Sydney’s prestigious North Shore. The grand single-story house has been sympathetically restored by acclaimed interior designer Thomas Hamel and is enveloped by beautiful heritage gardens, which have been revived by renowned landscape designer Annie Wilkes. The property incorporates a host of attractive amenities including a sumptuous master suite, sandstone wine cellar, central courtyard and outdoor pool.

Colleton Great House St. Peter, BarbadosUS$7,750,000

Colleton Great House is one of the oldest and most distinguished plantation houses on the island of Barbados. Built in the 17th century, this historic hillside hideaway is preserved in its original form in a splendid setting, on a ridge overlooking the west coast of Barbados. This magnificent estate comprises a grand two-story main house, a cottage and guest house, the original stables, and seven acres of secluded grounds with a swimming pool and formal gardens.

Cape Cod colonial estateChatham, MassachusettsUS$3,995,000

This landmark Cape Cod estate abuts the Eastward Ho! Country Club, with a dock on the tranquil saltwater inlet of Crow’s Pond. The classic six-bedroom main residence abounds with authentic colonial details. The estate’s most striking feature is the barn guest house with its ballroom-size great room, kitchen and three bedrooms. There is also a three-bay garage and workshop, a heated pool with cabana, and 1.6 acres of walled grounds with grape arbours and sweeping lawns.

The Roughland Estate Norfolk, ConnecticutUS$2,950,000

At the heart of this Berkshire Mountain estate is a circa-1785 colonial farmhouse and New England barn. The 200-year-old barn has been transformed into the main house: a 13,000-square-foot home equipped with the latest in green technology and amenities including an indoor pool and spa, music studio and observatory. The original farmhouse has also been fully restored and is complemented by a gazebo, private chapel, spring-fed pond and more than 20 acres of grounds bordered by conservation land.

Casa Español Long Beach, CaliforniaUS$1,799,000

This Mission-style hacienda is a testament to the Spanish colonial revival architecture of the early 20th century. Located in the prized Long Beach enclave of Belmont Heights, this historic home has been restored to its original 1920s grandeur and offers 2,300 square feet of exquisite living spaces with burnished wood floors and Spanish tiles throughout. There are three upstairs bedrooms, each with its own balcony; a garage and guest apartment; and a lush, private courtyard with a waterfall and fire pit.

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