Located in the prestigious Bacolet Point area 5 minutes east of
the capital Scarborough, 15 minutes from the international
airport at Crown Point. Enjoying commanding views upstairs and
downstairs over the completely unspoilt Minister Bay.
Being east facing this substantial property is architecturally
designed to make use of the calming, cooling sea breezes that
gently come ashore as part of the Caribbean trade winds. The
Caribbean style architecture of this residence has been focused
on taking advantage of the natural cooling breezes and enjoyment
of the spectacular scenery provided by its location. The
serenity of the property is enhanced by the soothing sounds of
the waves on the nearby beach.
This brand new well built 2,600 sq ft property is complemented
by a further 1,200 sq ft area of shaded balconies and patios.
The Villa is generously appointed and of an overall French
colonial design, featuring gingerbread style fascia and bash
boards , a substantial grooved plywood roof covered with
anti-fungal aspen grey shingles, with five dormers to allow a
gentle airflow across the house, cooling the property as it
goes.
The front of the house has handmade mahogany French doors all
overlooking the sea views and allowing access to the outside
patios and balconies and then onto the garden. Likewise the
windows are generally large and substantial with hard wood
frames and local cedar insets all finished in a neutral marine
grade varnish. Natural light is a strong theme throughout this
villa. The house is complemented throughout with handmade local
cedar interior and exterior doors also finished in varnish. The
villas reliance on local hardwoods like mahogany and cedar, not
only giving it a quality hardwood finish, but also practical
because these woods resist and survive the tropical insect life,
like termites.
The house is designed to easily accommodate 8-12 persons this is
exemplified by the large airy kitchen with hand crafted cedar
doors opening out onto a substantial outside dining patio 23ft x
14ft or inside to the formal dining room over the breakfast bar.
The ground floor also has a large lounge, bathroom and shower
and a utility room with an exterior doorway. It also has a large
downstairs bedroom/office with French doors out onto the balcony
facing the sea. A fifth bathroom/powder room is located at the
back of the building.
The Upstairs first floor is 1,600 sq.ft. with two master
bedrooms en suite both with French doors and sea views and
showers and one with a bath tub. A large reception room / office
area leading out onto another substantial covered patio, ideal
for watching sunrises over the sea, or enjoying sunset cocktails
in the evening time. A third bedroom (also en suite) is situated
to the west side overlooking the nursery area of the garden.
In
the entire villa comprises 4 bedrooms (two masters) 5 bathrooms,
an interior and exterior dining area, large kitchen with
receptions upstairs and downstairs. Outside is a large driveway,
well landscaped garden with a character garden wall featuring a
French plastering effect. All situated on 10,000 sq ft of land
(approx quarter acre). There is ample parking for two or three
cars.
Below the patio is the supplementary water storage area. This
area has generally excellent supply of water and a good
pressure, however most houses also carry spare water storage as
a reserve. The water storage area accommodates 2,000 gallons
with a pool pump room cleverly excavated under the downstairs
patio.
The property benefits from mains water, cable TV and telephone
sockets built in throughout the house. Also a built in alarm
system. (that can be linked to a security firm if desired).
Mains electricity 220v outlets for a/c, cooker, and dryer along
with 110v for regular sockets throughout.
The property is tiled inside and out and decorated with a
low-sheen easy clean almond white low sheen emulsion on all
walls with white ceilings. Outside the property is painted in
Berger white weatherproof exterior emulsion, and marine grade
Berger varnish on all doors and windows. The hand rails and
front fascia board are painted in a tropical high heat acrylic
anti-fungal gloss paint.
A
swimming pool is an optional extra. Viewing is highly
recommended. This property is priced to sell and can appreciate
a high rental return to those looking for an investment
potential.