Parts of the house date back to the 1700’s

Butler’s House sits on the 17th century site of Butler’s Estate.  Indentured servant Colonel Thomas Butler was the Estate’s first recorded owner of the property which once comprised 500 acres and included a thriving sugar mill.

Based on the key stone over the carriage house door, the house or just that part was built in 1867.  It is highly likely that parts of the house date back to the 1700’s.  Butler’s House has had several occupants over the years, including the Maynards, the Wildys, the Evelyns – who own successful businesses on the island – and the Taylors.  During Mr. Wildy’s occupancy, Butler’s then second storey was a dancehall.

Artefacts discovered

There are at least two ruins on the 6 acres that Butler’s House occupies. One, a kitchen ruin, has been partially excavated, revealing at least 4 rooms. The other appears to be a single room only. Foundations are dotted around the property. The discovered Artefacts are awaiting expert identification.

Owner Tim Cornes (and his late wife Diane) bought the property in 2005, renovating the historic house under the skilful eyes of local builders Mr. Noral Lescott and son Dennis. The gardens were also re-invented by award winning English landscape designers Julie Toll and Ian Kitson, whilst Nevisian landscaper Stedroy Wilkinson, formerly of the Four Seasons Resort, implemented the design.

You may run into a family of green monkeys

Spend your days lounging by the 35 foot pool while gazing out into the sea, or take a stroll through the extensive gardens.

You may discover an artefact, or even run into a family of green monkeys. So keep a watchful eye around the grounds, as they'll be keeping a watchful eye on you. We have various fruit trees dotted around, and the monkeys like to snack on them or pick up the windfalls. Maybe you'll get to them first for your breakfast.