Cluster Cottage
Cluster Cottage | |
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Location: | 32°16’16"N, 64°48’24"W |
Address: | St Mary's Road |
Built early 18th century | |
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Cluster Cottage in Warwick Parish is one of Bermuda's oldest homes. It was built in the early 18th century and which survives remarkably unaltered. Parts of the house could date from as early as the 17th century. Today the house is owned by the Bermuda National Trust, and it let to private tenants.
The house underwernt a major restoration and renovation in 2015, though carefully maintaining its beautiful historic architecture.
The cottage is situated on an acre of beautiful lush grounds, which is accessed through large wooden gates. The grounds contain a small, one-bedroom cottage available for rent.
The cottage represents an excellent example of early Bermuda domestic architecture and craftsmanship, with windows positioned high and close under the eaves and porch and tray ceilings that are joined at each corner with a natural cedar knee.