Description
The Castle was designed and built as private residence by Mr. Earl Levy, charming hotelier, architect and builder who has a passion for old structures and good life. It???s one of the largest private homes in the Caribbean , construction began in 1979 and lasted approximately ten years. The Castle is most fascinating with multiple winding staircases, passages and balconies which look out to the majestic Blue Mountains and also to the blue azures of the Caribbean Sea. It has one of the most magnificent sea-scapes imaginable, with a charming private chapel for dreamlike weddings.
This unique castle has a ballroom, banquet hall, two living rooms, eight bedrooms with full bathrooms, terraces, courtyard and served by a retinue of eight full-time servant. A helicopter pad, Romanesque pool and private Chapel are dotted along this 7 acre property.
Trident Castle is one of the largest private homes in the Caribbean and frequent playground of international celebrities. Famous guests to the Castle have included: Peter O'Toole * Betty Buckley * Thanee Welch * Denzel Washington * Patti LaBelle & Family * Audrey Hepburn * Robin Williams * John F. Kennedy, Jr. * Brooke Shields * Daryll Hannah * Richard Clayderman * Harold Ramis * Eddie Murphy *Eastman Family * Ronald McNair * James Loxley Jack Balducci * Merril Family (Merril Lynch) *Glenn Close * Johnny Depp * Tommy Tune * Kate Moss * Twiggy * Merline Otty - Page * Sherryl-Lee Ralph * Patrice Waymore Flynn * Linda Evans * Charlton Heston * Tom Cruise * Catherine Oxenberg * Mimi Rogers * Kevin Kline*Whoopi Goldberg * John Cleese * Raquel Welch * Robin Leach * Luke Flynn * Hapsburg Family and many more???.
Members of Royal families, movie stars, great musicians and well known politicians that have visited Port Antonio are countless.
The main hall reflects Jamaica???s British heritage. It is fashioned on the concept of Britain???s Clandon Park which was designed by a Venetian architect in 1730. This main hall, with it???s epic 47-foot ceiling and black-and-white checkerboard, is a double-cube, considered the perfect proportions for a reception room and is known as one of the best acoustically designed music hall in Jamaica. It has hosted several classical and jazz concerts, including numerous unforgettable parties.
The Dining Room contains the longest, formal, dining table in Jamaica; it can comfortable seat 26 persons. Above the table is a crystal Baccarat chandelier. Various Jamaican fruit, flowers and birds decorate the grand tray ceiling. All the plaster are hand made by Georgio Ferrari, a famous Italian artist.
The Drawing Room is also beautifully decorated in plaster work. The piano is a Broadwood, built in approximately 1850 in London. This manufacture was the choice for German composer, Ludwig Von Beethoven. The building???s style is influenced by European taste, although it also reflects the traditional architecture of Jamaica???s great houses.
The wall of the bathroom boasts a most unusual mural which is the artist???s conception of a ???stairway to heaven???. The painting, which was executed by Portland Maroon artist, Mr. Roy ???Nigerian??? Harris, gives the 3-dimensional illusion of steps leading up into the sky.
The Tower Room on the 3rd floor offers a private terrace with the most magnificent view of all the rooms.
The Master bedroom on the upper floor is 32 feet by 28 feet with a 17-foot high ceiling and a sea front balcony that runs the full length of the room. This accommodation is truly a very different and wonderful fantasy vacation. This is such a wonderful venue for special occasions and celebrations. Being located 17 minutes drive from Jamaica???s jewel, Port Antonio, you are in the most charming, private and greenest part of Jamaica which is unspoilt from the main tourist track. Port Antonio offers many wonderful sights to see and activities to explore, yet without the crowd. This area give a truly quiet and private holiday, getting away from it all.
Port Antonio has so many wonderful attractions, the jewel of Jamaica!: More about Port Antonio
Rental Rates
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| 8 | $31,500 | $49,000 | $52,000 | $53,000 |
Property Amenities
| Patio/Balcony/Porch/Lanai | | | Swimming Pool |
Nearby Attractions
| Beach | | | Biking |
| Boating | | | Dining/Restaurants |
| Fishing | | | Golf |
| Jet Skiing | | | Mountains |
| Rafting | | | Shopping |
| Tennis | | | |
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