hen one thinks of castles, stoic kings and queens bedecked
in furs and jewels certainly come to mind. While the new
owners of Castle Point may not wear crowns per se, they certainly must
feel like royalty every time they visit their beautiful new vacation retreat
located at the easternmost point of Tucker’s Town.
“The clients—an American couple with four grown children and a
large extended family—had been coming to Bermuda annually for over
15 years and loved the people, the architecture, the golf and the food,
and had been actively looking for a home when Castle Point became
available,” said Colin Campbell of OBM International. “They leapt at
the opportunity to create a retreat for their family that could be intimate
when it was just the two of them or work well with all four children,
spouses and guests.”
Originally owned by Dr. Clay Frick, the largely overgrown site had
been devoid of any significant upkeep or maintenance since the mid-
1980s. Well known for its prominent Castle Folly overlooking Castle
Harbour, the eight-acre property contained an abandoned main house,
a guest cottage, ancillary buildings and an excavated lot at the entrance.
“The team was challenged to carefully develop and enhance the property,
a landscape that was already one of stunning rugged and poetic beauty,”
said Campbell. “By definition the development would have to be sympathetic with the environment. Only two of the eight acres were available
The environmental sensitivities of the site were not taken lightly by
the team or the owners. A conservation management master plan had
already been authorised and partially funded by a previous owner. The
plan—which included significant landscape remediation on the north
Above: Stunning views of the sweeping lawn and south shore
beyond can be seen from every angle in the interiors thanks to
OBM’s unique window and shutter system. Below, centre: One of
the two guest cottages. Bottom: The lap pool and Jacuzzi provide
exercise and relaxation. W
