Government House, Bermuda
| Government House | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Official residence |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Location | Langton Hill, Hamilton, Pembroke |
| Country | Bermuda |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Owner | Government of Bermuda |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | William Cardy Hallet |
Coordinates: 32°18′13.18″N 64°46′56.90″W / 32.3036611°N 64.7824722°W
Government House is the official residence of the Governor of Bermuda. It is located on Langton Hill, overlooking the North Shore in Hamilton, Pembroke. Government House is also the official residence of the Bermudian head of state (currently Queen Elizabeth II) when staying in Bermuda.
Built in the Italianate style, Government House was designed by architect William Cardy Hallet and built in 1892. It replaced an earlier residence called "Mount Langton" (after a Scottish estate belonging to Sir James Cockburn, Governor of Bermuda from 1814-1816) which had served as Government House from 1815 when the seat of government was moved from St. George's. Built with stone imported from France, it is a landmark which is visible from the road or water with its off-white stone towers and arches. The house's grounds consist of 33 acres (130,000 m2), making them one of the largest open spaces left in Bermuda.
Government House has more than 30 rooms, including a large drawing room and dining room for formal entertaining, both of which open onto a long enclosed glass sun terrace overlooking the pool and garden. All the paintings are of Bermuda images, and the theme continues upstairs through the corridors and upstairs in The Royal Suite, and the private quarters of the Governor which overlook the North Shore towards Hamilton Harbour, and the 4 guest bedrooms whose verandah offers views of Hamilton. Some of the artwork is part of the Government Collection, the rest is on loan from Masterworks Foundation and local artists and these are always changing.
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