Comfortable Country Home for touring the Jamaican countryside — Property 99061

Comfortable Country Home for touring the Jamaican countryside

This is a time-honoured, traditionally designed and furnished house, situated on one (1) acre of fruited, immaculately landscaped lawns and gardens. Relax in the indoor/outdoor atrium by the fountain and enjoy the moonlight, while sipping a glass of wine - very romantic! Located in the centre of the Island, about 2000 feet above sea level - average daily high of 70 - 75 degrees F and average night time temperatures of 65 -70 F. Mandeville has an ideal climate. Discover the many fascinating places along Jamaica's South Coast - fishing villages, miles of beaches, centuries old great houses, natural waterfalls and wetlands create an atmosphere for adventure, quiet wonder and relaxation.

Location Mandeville < Jamaica South Coast < Jamaica

Mandeville < Jamaica South Coast < Jamaica

 marks the location of this property in Mandeville

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Last updated on:

Sunday, 27 July 2008

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Brief History of Mandeville

The parish of Manchester was created in 1814 by the then governor, the Duke of Manchester. The parish capital, founded in 1816, was named after his eldest son, Viscount Mandeville, and was one of four hill stations for the British Army. Once a haven for English gentlefolk who deemed it the closest thing to home, it was a prim and rather static place until the advent of the bauxite industry in the 1950s. Overnight Mandeville became a roistering boom town, began to grow and flourish and has continued to do so ever since. As a market centre for farmers, a dormitory town for two large alumina companies and the first choice of returning, retired Jamaicans, the town enjoys a relatively stable economic base and offers the pleasures of rural life with the convenience of a mini-city.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES - Golf and Tennis

The property is located within walking distance of the Golf and Tennis Club, founded as the Manchester Golf Club in 1868, and was the first golf course in the Caribbean. Admission can be arranged if requested.There are Shopping Plazas within walking distance. There is also a cinema and discos, several first-class restaurants, a large public library - the first 'Free Library' in Jamaica, established in 1938, and the oldest Parish Library in the island. In Mandeville's benign climate, both temperate and tropical plants flourish: agapanthus lilies and sweet peas beside hibiscus and bougainvillea, robust vanda orchids beneath peach and lychee trees, begonias and nasturtiums growing wild on the bank sides. Mandeville has one of the oldest Horticultural Societies in the world and is famous for its annual Flower Show and splendid private gardens, some of which can be toured by appointment.

SOME THINGS TO DO

Hiking and Horseback Riding: at Perth Great House, a Georgian mansion built in 1760 and owned by John Nightingale's family for over 100 years. Custom Built Eco-Tours: Can be arranged Black River Safari Tour Discover the beauty of the South Coast with an exciting 1' hour boat tour by motor launch up Jamaica's longest navigable river and through what is Jamaica's largest wetland area, the Black River lower morass, where you can view crocodiles and other native species in their natural habitat.