Glebe House

Glebe House, 17 Glebe Hill, Bermuda – Sinclair Realty

With mid-20th century contemporary design attributed to a protege working under Frank Lloyd Wright, this Tucker's Town mansion has a fascinating provenance including a long ownership as the private retreat of Lord Martonmere, a former Governor of Bermuda. Glebe House commands a crowning position in this favoureed enclave with spectacular panoramic vistas of four bodies of water (the Atlantic Ocean, Castle Harbour, Harrington Sound and Trott Pond) and two golf courses (Mid-Ocean Club and Tucker's Point Club). Set on a verdant hilltop with five family bedroom suites, three staff rooms and two one-bedroom apartments, this is a substantial floor plan with a sweeping double-storey living room, stone atriums, terrazzo floors, unique wooden ceilings and Asian influences. The oval dining room is a standout, as is the large and light kitchen - a telltale nod to the home's diplomatic past. Outdoors, the swimming pool and pool house with kitchenette and changing rooms enjoy pleasing views of the Tucker's Town landscape. The cocktail lawn - set against the angular lines and soft pink walls of the south facade - is a worthy setting for a James Bond film. The master suite comprises a very generous bedroom, large dressing room, a pink marble bathroom with gold fixture, an office, plus an additional bedroom suite and an elevator. The other three family bedrooms are all light filled and pleasing.The panelled, firelit family room, opening to the covered terrace and the cocktail lawn, is another unique-yet-intimate space for casual gatherings.Glebe House enjoys privacy, sharing the hill with just two other estates. The property is located within moments of beach, dining, tennis and golf amenities at the Rosewood Tucker's Point resort and the private Mid Ocean Club.