Homefinder: Modern Tucker’s Town retreat has rich history and panoramic water views
High on a hill in Tucker’s Town, with panaromic water views, magnificent estates like this don’t come on the market in Bermuda often.Stunning Glebe House, with its modern, angular lines, is a work of art by a protégé of renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959).He was known for creating homes and buildings that addressed the individual physical, social, and spiritual needs of the modern American — and his muse was nature.Glebe House, c. 1960s, certainly is surrounded by an abundance of nature, and it has many of Wright’s signature designs, including a double-storey living room, cyprus and marble staircase, terrazzo floors, wooden ceilings and Asian influences.Uniquely, the home also has a gracious car port, a term in fact coined by Wright!Available to international (non-Bermudian) purchasers, the 10,000 square foot home on more than an acre, is listed with multiple agents, including Brian Alkon, who arranged a tour for us with the owner. It is offered at $11 million.It has five family bedroom suites, three staff rooms and two one-bedroom apartments. The master suite, in its own wing of the house, includes a dressing room, and ensuite pink marble bath with custom gold fixtures, plus an office, and additional bedroom.Glebe House’s crowning position in Tucker's Town affords views of turquoise blue waters from Castle Harbour to Harrington Sound, and over the lush golf courses of Mid-Ocean Club (ranked No. 45 in the world) and Tucker's Point.It was once the retreat of former Bermuda Governor and member of the British House of Commons, Lord Martonmere, and has had the same owners since him and his wife.The home’s open, light-filled spacious rooms include an oval dining room, and large modern, comfortable kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, two dishwashers, pantry, breakfast nook with beautiful views, and staff quarters.The home is equipped with its own elevator and a wet bar. Other touches include exquisite imported Murano glass chandeliers and exotic casual angular wood and carved ivory dining table.Outdoors is a large swimming pool and pool house with its own kitchen and bathroom/changing facilities.A heavy cedar wood and iron gate leads onto the manicured cocktail lawn from the hillside. And a cosy wood panelled family room/library with fireplace opens to a terrace and the lawn.The home’s south wing has guest quarters with three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The property has three garages.Glebe House is listed with multiple agents including Brian Alkon (441) 505-0512 or email: balkonnorthrock.bm or see the website Propertyskipper.com or link http://www.propertyskipper.com/merged_properties/2484.For more real estate news click on the Homefinder tabat the top.