Long regarded as the Gem of the Caribbean, Barbados has boasted a much-in-demand property market for many years. The island nation boasts a pedigree of quality, glitz and globally renowned standards of amenities.
Barbados is famed for its stunning beaches, friendly people and temperatures that hover between 27ºC and 32ºC no matter what time of year. It enjoys a good road system, wonderful health care, a well established banking system, a rich and diverse events calendar and daily direct flights to and from a number of major cities.
With long-standing social and political stability and sound infrastructure, Barbados real estate is known as a great investment. It routinely attracts wealthy and well-known visitors, with Simon Cowell, England football star Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber among the property owners. Barbados native Rihanna often visits the island.
With the government’s new Entry and Reside permit in place, overseas investors are expected to help boost Barbados property prices in 2015 and 2016. Under the policy, those expats who invest a minimum of BDS2 million (USD1 million) in Bajan property may receive an indefinite special entry permit.
As the top destination for some of the world’s most affluent and famous residents, it is no surprise that Barbados’ properties are peerless in their elegance and beauty.
Boasting a coveted Sandy Lane address, this trophy home offers the best in glamorous island living. The luxurious villa is within walking distance of Sandy Lane Beach, one of Barbados’ most beautiful.
A sanctuary of fine architecture and natural beauty, the residence was created for life at the highest level, with a stunning expression of timeless luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. The attractive home is the epitome of executive lifestyle excellence, where every discerning family member luxuriates in his and her own stylish space, yet may come together for effortless living and entertaining amidst garden surroundings.
Impeccable colonial style meets comfort in the expansive and well-designed villa, with impressive architectural detail and special features. The classical refinement and spaciousness abundantly present in the wonderful coral stone villa allow luxurious comfort and an unforgettable elegance. Boasting voluminous living areas, world-class finishes and lavish accommodation, the home is just as glorious inside as it is outside.
Enter the refined family home through beautiful mahogany doors that open onto a majestic foyer, decorated with intricate copper sconces and a carved coral stone credenza. Imposing Palladian windows filter the sunlight as it enters the gracious living and dining rooms that enjoy enchanting views of the garden and pool.
Commanding ambience is mastered thanks to exquisite furnishings that include mahogany antiques, custom copper chandeliers, vintage rattan and original works handcrafted by local artisans. The formal dining room is furnished with an heirloom mahogany table that seats 12.
A residence of undeniable appeal, the exceptional family home flows over two light-filled levels, offering five luminous and air conditioned bedrooms. Each spacious bedroom and ensuite bath is elegantly finished in a palette of pale yellow, sky blue and soft green, island tones that complement the bedrooms’ traditional colonial antique armoires.
The exclusive villa has been designed to embrace the outdoors and features an immaculately landscaped garden with a scattering of blooming tropical plants and other species of native flora. Numerous mature mahogany trees surround the property and provide shade and privacy. The pool's sun-filled deck and the upstairs terrace offer quiet relaxation and informal dining.
Once lit in the evening, the splendid villa is transformed with a soft and mesmerising glow, as light reflects off the high ceilings and coral stone walls. Whether one is enjoying a spectacular sunset and vista of the turquoise Caribbean Sea or a romantic candle-lit dinner on the upper terrace, the villa offers the best in elegant beach living.
Conveying an exquisite sense of design and an uncompromising commitment to comfort, this exclusive residence elevates gracious living to a new level.
Price: USD5.75 million.
