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In the heart of JamaicaJamaica, with its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, has a unique position in the global real estate market. The i..., where the sun kisses the landIn real estate, land is a foundational element that significantly impacts the value and potential of a property. It enco...,
Stand the Great HousesGreat Houses in Jamaica and beyond are architectural and historical icons symbolizing power, wealth, and social hierarch..., monuments built by hand.
From the oldest to the newest, each stone tells a tale,
Of power, wealth, and battles fought on windswept trails.
Admiral Mountain, with its walls so grand,
Once home to British admirals who ruled the land.
Horatio Nelson, a name well-known,
Walked these grounds, where history had grown.
A place of military might and naval grace,
Now stands as a ruin, a testament to its place.
Bellefield, nestled in the hills of Montego BayMontego Bay, often referred to as MoBay, is one of Jamaica's most popular tourist destinations, known for its stunning b...,
A home of wealth, where the rich came to stay.
With a view so vast, it spanned the sky,
A legacyLegacy, in the context of Jamaica, real estate, and the broader world, represents the enduring impact of past actions, a... built on pimento and sugar, high.
Through the decades, this estateIn Jamaican real estate, an estate refers to the total collection of assets and property owned by an individual, especia... stood tall,
With gardens and halls that still echo the call.
Next comes Bellevue, on ancient land,
Where TainoThe Taino were the indigenous people of Jamaica and much of the Caribbean, known for their advanced agricultural techniq... artifacts rest in the sand.
Gold discs and pottery, treasures unclaimed,
Tell stories of a peopleThe people of Jamaica embody a spirit that is at once richly diverse and unbreakably unified, as captured by the nationa..., once untamed.
In the 1700s, a home was born,
In St. Ann’s parishIn Jamaica, a parish is a unique blend of community, culture, and history. Each of the 14 parishes serves as a local gov..., where history was adorned.
From the gentle hills, we move to Bloomfield,
Where plantation roots, their stories yield.
Tea plantations once thrived in this space,
But the land, like all, was a battleground in the race.
Though the tea has withered, the houseA house serves as a fundamental structure designed for residential living, providing shelter and a place for individuals... still stands,
Guarded by stories from distant lands.
Brimmer Hall, strong and bold,
A reminder of stories that are often untold.
Once a sugar estate, with slaves in tow,
The estate’s great house, with windows aglow,
Tells tales of power, and pain from the past,
Of a world where the wealthy’s influence would last.
At Bromley, with walls so fine,
The echoes of history begin to align.
Through the years, it changed, yet still stands,
A keeper of memories from shifting sands.
From colonial times to the present age,
Its story is written on every page.
Cinnamon Hill, where Johnny Cash’s feet roamed,
In a house once owned by the Barretts, now called home.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, poetry’s light,
Had roots here, where the sugar cane took flight.
Through rebellion and revolution, the house endured,
A legacy of love and labor, forever secured.
Devon HouseDevon House: A Jewel of Jamaican History and Architecture Devon House, located in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, stands..., an iconic JamaicanThe term "Jamaican" encompasses the citizens of Jamaica and their descendants in the Jamaican diaspora, representing a d... treasure,
Where culture and style take endless measure.
A mansionIn the context of Jamaican real estate, the term "mansion" denotes an expansive and luxurious residential property that ... built in 1881,
A symbol of resilience under the Jamaican sun.
From the hands of a man who fought for his race,
This house stands proud in Kingston’s embrace.
At Good Hope, the plantation grew,
Sugar and pimento, beneath skies so blue.
The Tharp family’s wealth, built on the sweat,
Of enslaved hands, their legacy set.
The house still stands, with history’s weight,
A place of both joy and profound fate.
Across the hills to Green Park, so grand,
Where coffee and pimento grew across the land.
Southworth began the Great House in 1761,
But died before it could be fully done.
Still, it stands today, with stories untold,
Of trade, of toil, and fortunes bold.
Greenwood, a symbol of the Barretts’ might,
Where Richard Barrett lived in colonial light.
With gardens so lush and rooms so grand,
A home for a man with a powerful hand.
A poet’s cousin, a landowner’s pride,
Greenwood’s legacy cannot be denied.
Halse Hall, where the walls stood strong,
Through time’s trial and history’s song.
A single storey house at first, built for defense,
Now tells of its evolution, so immense.
From Major Thomas Halse to the Earl of Belmore,
Its doors opened to those seeking more.
In the hills, Hayfield HouseHayfield House, located in St. Catherine, is a prime example of Georgian architecture adapted to the local Jamaican clim... stands,
Shaped by the sun, guided by winds and sands.
A typical Georgian home, but with a twist,
Its verandahs and chimneys, impossible to miss.
The shutters and arches tell their own tale,
Of a home that endured, strong and pale.
Highgate HouseHighgate House, located in the parish of St. Catherine, is considered the oldest structure in the district of Sligoville..., in Sligoville’s heart,
Once a home of power, a place to start.
From a single storey house to a stronghold of might,
Where battles were fought, through day and night.
Now a ruin, but still full of grace,
A piece of Jamaica’s past, in this sacred place.
From Liberty Hill, where freedom once grew,
To Marshall’s Pen, where cattle still roam through.
These homes, built on plantations of old,
Echo stories of workers, of lives untold.
Of pimento, coffee, and sugar cane,
Of labor and pain, and fortunes gained.
At Minard and New Hope, estates once vast,
The echoes of their past still seem to last.
From coffee fields to pastures wide,
The legacy of these lands willIn Jamaica, a will is a legal document created by an individual to specify how their assets, including their belongings ... never subside.
Their Great Houses, though changed with time,
Still stand as markers of a history sublime.
The stories of MonaMona, located in Kingston, Jamaica, is a vibrant area that holds significant cultural, educational, and historical impor... and Prospect, so grand,
Tell of those who came to make their stand.
Through wealth and war, through love and loss,
These Great Houses have borne the cost.
From the sea breeze of Quebec to the winds of Ramble,
Each house holds a story, rich and ample.
From Roaring River to Rose Hall,
The Great Houses remain, standing tall.
From the days of colonial rule to the rise of the free,
These homes tell the story of the island’s legacy.
Through the eyes of the builders, the workers, the kings,
These Great Houses echo the tales of Jamaica’s wings.
Seaman’s ValleySeaman’s Valley, nestled in the lush parish of Portland, Jamaica, is a site steeped in historical and cultural signifi... and Stokes Hall still whisper,
Of history’s embrace, of the past’s tender sister.
From the island’s oldest to the newest crest,
These homes hold the story of Jamaica’s quest.
In the shadows of the mountains, by the sea’s embrace,
Jamaica’s Great Houses stand, full of grace.
And in Harmony Hall, the final note,
Where legacy and culture continue to float.
A mansion of beauty, where peace resides,
Where history’s chapter forever abides.
From start to end, these houses sing,
The story of Jamaica, of freedom’s wings.
So, let’s remember their walls, their roofs, their floors,
The people they sheltered, the lives they adore.
These Great Houses, from start to end,
Are Jamaica’s story, forever to transcend.
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