Highgate House

Highgate HouseA house serves as a fundamental structure designed for residential living, providing shelter and a place for individuals... More, located in the parishIn Jamaica, a parish is a unique blend of community, culture, and history. Each of the 14 parishes serves as a local gov... More of St. CatherineSt. Catherine, established in 1664, is one of Jamaica’s seven oldest parishes. Spanning 459.7 square miles, it became ... More, is considered the oldest structure in the districtA district refers to a defined area within a larger region, often delineated for administrative, legal, or real estate p... More of SligovilleSligoville, in the hills of St. Catherine, was established in 1835 by Reverend James Mursell Phillippo, a Baptist Minist... More. Built in the Georgian styleIn real estate, Georgian style refers to a classical architectural design characterized by its symmetry, proportion, and... More using cut stone and mortar, the house originally had two storeys with open verandas on both floors. It was constructed as a summer residence on the Government Mountain estateIn Jamaican real estate, an estate refers to the total collection of assets and property owned by an individual, especia... More, intended for use by the Governor of JamaicaJamaica, with its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, has a unique position in the global real estate market. The i... More. The first Governor to occupy the house was Sir John Dalling. In 1779, the estate was sold to Charles D’Aquin, a French coffee planter, and in 1829, it was purchased by the second Earl of Belmore, who served as Governor from 1829 to 1832. The house is most notably associated with Howe Peter Brown, the Marquis of Sligo, under whose governance the Emancipation Act of 1834 was implemented. Sligoville, Jamaica’s first free village, was named in his honor. By 1840, Highgate House passed into the hands of Provost Marshall General John O’Sullivan and remained with the O’Sullivan family until the early twentieth century. The propertyProperty encompasses a wide range of tangible assets that individuals or entities can own, utilize, or invest in, includ... More is now owned by the Government of JamaicaThe Government of Jamaica is the sovereign authority responsible for the administration and governance of the island nat... More, preserving its rich history tied to the colonial era and the island’s journey toward emancipation.