Verdmont Museum

We found it hard to believe that this house was actually a personal residence until 1951 (when Verdmont became a National Trust property), since there is no plumbing, no electricity and none of the other conveniences of modern life. But the fact that the owners made few modifications to the 1710 structure makes this a great place to visit, since it is really like stepping back in time.

Set up on a hill overlooking the water, this peach-coloured house is Georgian in style. Both the walls and much of the finely-crafted furniture is made of local cedar, and you can still smell the rich fragrance as you wander through the rooms, admiring the antiques, family portraits and collections of imported porcelain.

Outdoors you can stroll along the brick path that run through the rather formal period gardens, and see panoramic views of the ocean.

Verdmont is located in Smith's Parish, near the intersection of Collectors Hill and Sayle Road.

For additional details about Verdmont, phone (441) 236-7369.

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