House for sale, British Virgin Islands

In the 1740's "Mansion Hall" was home to the original Quaker Governor of the British Virgin Islands. Fort Hodge was built close by to disaude any passing pirates and privateers from invading and it is on that historic site that Asolare, a magnificent 4 bedroom clifftop home, has been lovingly created. With the ruins of the fort forming a magnificent backdrop this is one of the BVIs most unique properties. Having survived a few hundred years of pirates and marauders, Asolare has recently survived two of the most savage storms in Caribbean history and come through with flying colors. Works to fix the little damage that was sustained is almost complete The site consists of nearly two acres with approx. 800 feet of water frontage including two beaches and a 100 foot dock. The dock has water, electricity, and a swim platform. There is a boat house and storage down by the dock. Access down to the beaches and the dock is via a natural stone staircase or, for the less mobile via a purpose built cable car (Note: The cable car was a casualty of the storms and does still need fixing). The house (approx 4500 sqft of finished space and 3000 sqft of porches and patios) provides spectacular 300 to 360 degree ocean and island views along the Sir Francis Drake Channel. With clear site over the waterways leading to East End and Hodges Creek Marina and to Great Camanoe in the East and Norman Island in the South West, the Fort was clearly well placed to defend the Governor's mansion. Asolare features a very dramatic entranceway through the Ruins and large boulders. Steps up take you to a look out with its very own cannon. Steps down lead you to a glorious infinity pool atop the cliff. To the left lies the gourmet kitchen, inside and outside dining areas, and lounge area. The kitchen features top of the line stainless steel appliances, bar, grill and even a pizza oven. Beyond to the East sits the pantry, laundry and wine cellar. Further East sits the Guest bedroom building. The three ensuite bathrooms are cleverly crafted to bring the outside in and to capture the amazing views whilst providing plenty of privacy. Each features elegant and unique fixtures and tilework. To the West of the pool lies the Master Bedroom Suite with generous walk in closet, ensuite bathroom with inside and outside showers and private viewing terrace. A second reception room/games room, generator and plenty of storage complete the accommodations, all of which sit within beautifully landscaped gardens including many tropical fruit trees. Asolare, which is to be sold furnished, boasts amongst its neighbours some of Tortolas finest Estate homes. Note: All pics are post Hurricane Irma and Maria

A sophisticated, contemporary villa located on 1.798 acres just steps away from a secluded beach. Bay House proved itself through Hurricane Irma and the minimal damage incurred is currently being fixed. Recently completed Bayhouse consists of two separate pavilions linked by an open terrace. The main house includes living area, kitchen and dining area all opening up to the large covered terrace and swimming pool deck. A covered dining terrace is ideal for alfresco dining. Powder room. The second building includes three air-conditioned bedroom suites all with stunning ensuite bathrooms and private terraces. The villa enjoys lovely 180 degree views of the Caribbean Sea and benefits from year-round gentle trade winds. A gentle sloping path leads down to the beach access. This private villa offers a relaxed and elegant lifestyle defined by its impeccable clean lines and simple yet sophisticated interiors. Its comfortable floor plan, designed for indoor outdoor tropical living is enhanced by the use of contemporary fixtures and fittings and fine finishes. The villa is located at Crooks Bay, within an established, private and covenanted residential estate.

Occasionally you find one of those rare properties that is truly magazine worthy- one where you almost feel as if you have fallen into the glossy pages of Architectural Digest as you enter the home. Turpentine House is exactly that and we are proud to include it as one of our listings for sale. It was a project where the owners took painstaking care when building to get every last detail perfect and the culmination is a refined and sophisticated dwelling unlike any other. A private driveway with lush foliage leads you up to the residence whose vibrant ochre walls immediately invite you to enter. Opening the oversize teak double wooden front door (which was hand carved in Indonesia) you look onto the infinity edge pool and inner courtyard. The pool has a waterfall overflow feature and beyond it are stunning views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. On the right are the three bedrooms and on the left is the living pavilion. The dramatic pitched roofs on both units and the covered patio between are covered in pine shingles. The dramatically high ceilinged living pavilion consists of the living and dining room with an elevated kitchen which leads to a magical exterior kitchen and dining area. The outdoor kitchen is extremely charming with open arches, polished concrete countertops, a BBQ and a sink area. All appliances in the main kitchen are top end and the countertops polished concrete. The entire house has French stucco walls which were meticulously done by hand and slate tile flooring sourced from South Africa. A wonderful personal touch are the unique copper light fixtures throughout the property which are made by the artist owners. Above the kitchen/ dining/ living is an open loft, currently used as an office and is reached by a floating wooden staircase which encircles around a massive Kabukalli wooden beam. It also has a balcony which looks onto the outdoor kitchen. The porch which starts inside the courtyard, wraps all the away around the living pavilion to the outside kitchen space. There is a guest bathroom located off of the courtyard and living space. All the bathrooms in the house are very spacious and have polished concrete vanities and rain-head showers. The bedroom pavilion has two guest suites on the pool level, both with their own en suite bathrooms. They are accessed from another covered patio which also starts inside the inner courtyard. The laundry room is also on this level. Upstairs is the very private master suite which takes up the entire top level. It has all the bells and whistles one could want- a large walk in closet, double sinks and an enormous double shower definitely meant for sharing. A private balcony looking out onto the turquoise waters below completes the floor. At many points around the home are various seating areas, some for two and some for groups. One of the most charming is a built in banquette in the inner courtyard area with brightly colored throw cushions and ottomans to put your feet up on. The jewel in the center of the inner courtyard is the pool which is surrounded by an Ipe wood deck- perfect for sunbathing in utter privacy. The pool has a shallow seating platform with spa jets to truly make the experience as pampering as possible. There is a huge workshop under the home which could easily be made into a self sufficient apartment. It has a half bathroom and has high enough ceilings to add a loft. Beyond this are the three cisterns, totaling 40,000 gallons.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate BVI is excited to present for sale an outstanding contemporary home within a few feet of one of Tortola's most stunning beaches at Trunk Bay on the North Shore of Tortola. Trunk Bay is a peaceful residential community situated only ten minutes' drive from Road Town, the island's capital and commercial centre. The aptly named Villa Ventana, which is the Spanish word for window, has been designed with floor-to-ceiling windows in each room, ensuring lots of light and that the stunning vistas are never interrupted. Villa Ventana recently won this year' 'Judges Wildcard Award' in the Virgin Islands Property and Yacht 'Stylish Spaces' Awards 2017. Stylish in its simplicity, Villa Ventana has high ceilings and sleek lines resulting in a thoroughly modern feel. The abundance of glass means you can open up the doors to embrace the outdoors or close up tight and enjoy the air-conditioning when you desire. The indoor living area flows seamlessly in to the outdoor dining area, built-in barbecue area and sun terrace with infinity-edge pool. The interior layout has been thoughtfully designed to offer each of the three bedrooms a separate entrance and feeling of privacy. On the ground level and adjacent to the kitchen/living area is the first bedroom. A further two bedrooms can be reached via an alfresco staircase. Each bedroom is of equal size and has an en-suite bathroom with sleek marble countertops, a shower and walk-in wardrobe. From each bedroom, floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors lead out to a private terrace where the gentle breezes and sound of the waves lapping can be enjoyed. Furnishings have been intentionally kept to a minimum and do nothing to detract from the natural beauty of the surrounding trees and the beach views. A well-equipped and functional kitchen forms the focal point of the living area. The beach at Trunk Bay is an extension of the villa's gardens. Trunk Bay has been untouched by recent development and boasts one of the island's largest leatherback turtle breeding grounds. A private pathway commences at Villa Ventana and leads down through the trees to the beach. There is no house in this estate with closer or easier beach access. Completed in 2014, Villa Ventana has an automatic generator, internet coverage in every room and DirecTV already installed. Ownership at Trunk Bay comes with the privileges of a carefully managed estate. All utilities are underground and lot sizes are large so the hillside will never be overcrowded. Villa Ventana has been operating as a vacation rental villa for the past three years and has become a firm favourite with many repeat guests. It was very deliberately designed to be easy to manage and, if need be, lock up and leave. Full property management and vacation villa marketing services are provided for Ventana by Coldwell Banker BVI and BVI Villa Rental. To rent Villa Ventana visit www.bvivillarental.com or email michelle @bvivillarental.com

Settled within a tranquil neighborhood, South Watch is a sanctuary in a tropical paradise. It is evident upon first viewing this home was created for relaxation. Painted with traditional pastel Caribbean colors, the charm of this home is enhanced by impeccable detail, characteristic of the late Michael Arneborg, architect and his partner Alan Smith. The original building contains two en suite bedrooms, living room, kitchen, screened porch dining and laundry. The front porch is a unique gathering place with views of Sir Francis Drake Channel, Sopers Hole Marina and the untouched mountains of St John National Park. To see the sun rise and set from the vantage point is majestic. The treehouse, located next to the pool, contains a living room, bathroom, kitchen and front porch. Poolside dining, lounging and even large group gatherings make this the heart beat of South Watch. Below, is an additional guest en suite bedroom with its own walk-out deck for sunning and star gazing. The newly completed master suite is located at the far end of the pool. It comes complete with a coffee bar, an owner's lock-up closet and laundry/ storage below. The adjacent deck is a sun deck by day and serves as a spectacular viewing area for the 'heavens' at night. South Watch is architecturally designed with three pods surrounding the pool. Stone walls fashioned as faux ruins surround the entire property. The beautifully maintained gardens within create a delightful 'secret garden' atmosphere where nature abounds.

Tucked into the hills of exclusive Shannon Estate, Cloudwalk is a serene retreat that feels a million miles from the hustle and bustle of Road Town, yet is only a short ten minute drive away. Built ten years ago, this three bedroom plus den home was designed by architect Viviana Jenik and has been maintained in immaculate condition by the original owner. Shannon Estate is an exclusive enclave of large single family homes, accessible by an entry road off of the Ridge Road with views of Jost Van Dyke. Cloudwalk has a paved driveway and ample parking space for up to three vehicles and maneuvering room to turn an SUV around. Located adjacent to the driveway is a generator house with room for garden equipment and gas tank storage as well as the regularly maintained generator which is capable of running the entire house during a power outage. The generous 0.78 acre lot is very private, with a lovely ghut running along one boundary and on the other boundaries the homes are well set back, assuring you the utmost privacy and quiet. The home itself is just over 2000 interior square feet and close to 3000 square feet with covered patios. Double wooden royal blue entry doors welcome you into a covered entryway, which is the central point of the home; from here you can access any of the bedrooms, den, living area and patio area. Though the den and two guest rooms are slightly separate from the main living area and master bedroom, there are roofs over all the stairs and patio areas, meaning one can move freely around the property in all weather without getting wet. The living/ dining and kitchen area is open floor plan with dramatic high vaulted ceilings that are 30 feet high. There are Corian countertops and solid cherry cabinets in the well laid out kitchen, which includes a large island (with built in sink) that is perfect for prepping and also for your guests to pull up a bar stool to. The great room is spacious enough for indoor dining as well as a living area and has many large doors that open onto the surrounding patios. Off of the great room is the main patio and pool area. The patio is covered and is large enough for a very long dining table and multiple lounge areas. Steps on two sides lead down to the recently renovated 16" x 20" pool. Re-finished in June 2016, the pool features a salt system, flowing water features and glass tile detail. The pool has a lower deck around it with space for sun loungers. There is another patio area off of the kitchen where the BBQ is located and there is the perfect spot for built in outdoor kitchen to be added if desired. The master bedroom is adjacent to the great room and accessed through a unique space that would be perfect as a media room. It has pocket sliding doors to both the great room and the master bedroom, allowing you to block off access to either or both. The master bedroom features hardwood floors and has a handmade mahogany bed on the lower level. Up a handful of steps is the bathroom which includes a decadent shower, enclosed toilet area and wonderful poured concrete vanity with storage. A large closet and dressing area are also part of the master suite. There is another entry/exit to the master bedroom, which brings you back to the main foyer past an outdoor courtyard with dramatic boulders and lush landscaping. Behind the lower building is the separate guest quarters. On the lower level is the den, which opens onto the back courtyard and could be a fourth bedroom, playroom or office. There is also a laundry room and storage. Up one flight of stairs you enter onto a large patio upon which you can access the two guest bedrooms (they are also connected by large doors on the inside). Both bedrooms have spacious en suite bathrooms, with the same poured concrete vanities as the master bedroom. The airy vaulted ceilings ensure cool evenings and both bedrooms have closets and storage. Years of Caribbean experience ensured that the owners carefully chose hardwearing and smart materials for Cloudwalk. Italian tile is the flooring for almost the entire house and they also used a stain and mildew resistant grout to ensure minimum maintenance. All doors are West Indian Mahogany, handmade by the well known Luis Wells and feature Rocky Mountain hand forged solid bronze hardware. The master bedroom floor, all railings and deckings are made of IPE wood. There are mosquito screens in all the doors and windows and there are two cisterns totaling 40,000 gallons. This house is in tiptop condition and ready for you to move right in- no work needed.

Nestled amongst the boulders for which Virgin Gorda is famous, within the Princess Quarters Residential Estate, Casablanca was designed and built by a couple that has spent over 30 years managing one of the BVI's most luxurious private Estate Homes. What is clear from the design and finish quality of Casablanca is that they learned a thing or two along the way! Their home is absolutely stunning. Its a cliche but the moment you enter this delightful property, not only does the view take your breath away, so too does the incredible intention to detail and quality of almost everything about this home. The owners picked the spot with good reason. Experience taught them that this lot, which is just under half an acre, benefits from a great breeze, complete privacy and truly expansive views. It is also only five minutes from Virgin Gorda's most spectacular sandy beaches, the Baths, and virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour where they keep their boat, do their banking and stop up on groceries. Speaking of which, there's even a dumb waiter leading from the spotless garage ( its frustratingly well organised all the time!) directly to the kitchen so no lugging groceries up the stairs. In its entirety the home comprises approximately 3,400 square feet of interior space and around 2,300 square feet of covered and open-air terraces. On the upper, main living level, the entranceway leads to a spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining area, which in turn leads onto a very large shaded pool deck, with outdoor dining area, shaped for the most part from the sun. It really is difficult to truly blend indoor/outdoor living any better than it ha been done here. Infinity edge pools were created for locations just like this! From in the pool, it really creates a delightful illusion that it carries on into the sea beyond. On the same level is an exceptionally spacious master bedroom suite with large master bathroom featuring double sinks and well though out walk in closets. On this level there is also an office and,just off the kitchen, a very useful larder. Featuring a magnificent timber countertop, the kitchen further benefits from European styling and top notch appliances. The lower level comprises two guest bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms sharing a covered terrace equipped with a kitchenette and surrounded by lush garden greenery. A beautiful new pool and pool deck have just been completed. What is effectively a self contained apartment provides guests and owners alike with plenty of privacy and can be accessed via its own separate driveway. Also down below there is garage/workshop (did we mention how annoyingly tidy and well organised it is?!) a store/tool room, and small but well equipped gym. The very well established tropical gardens are nothing short of exquisite. Many of the plantings, such the magnificent Royal Palms, were grown by the owners from seed before construction of the home had even begun. A desire to create the 'tropical jungle look' rather than manicured beds, was the inspiration and the result is captivating.

We are delighted to offer this entirely unique Estate for sale. Named after a Swahili expression which translates as 'Hurry, hurry is no blessing', Baraka Point is situated on the west coast of Virgin Gorda on one of the island's most spectacular snorkeling beaches with unparalleled ocean, island and sunset views. Baraka Point has been successfully operated as an exclusive private retreat since its completion in the early 2000s. Designed with the most discerning of travellers in mind, Baraka Point captures the colours of the Caribbean and sets them against hard woods, sumptuous handmade silks and ethnic furnishings from Indonesia, India & China to create a unique blend of styles. A serpentine path winds through two acres of tropical gardens, out of which rise the 12,000 square foot villa's distinctive copper-peaked pavilions with five king-size ocean view suites and an additional four small children's bedrooms. A fourth, larger pavilion incorporates the spacious living, dining and entertainment areas of the villa while the Spa and Games Room occupy a two further pavilions. Baraka Point offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of world-renowned Virgin Gorda, recently voted one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the Caribbean by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. I don't think anyone does sand-between-your-toes laid back luxury better than Baraka Point... NR New York, NY (January, 2008) We have rented villas in other countries, but Baraka Point is incomparable in its attention to detail, its charm, and the unique blending of upscale resort amenities together with the personalized service and privacy offered by a luxury residence. The K Family, New Jersey (March, 2009) As a Sunday Times journalist put it when asked what he loved best about Baraka Point...the view...the view...the view... DW, London, England Baraka Point's secluded location, stylish design, resort amenities and exceptional staff set it apart from other properties in the BVI. MB, Los Angeles, California (June 2009) Baraka Point is.....ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I can't begin to describe everything and do it justice...the views, beaches, snorkeling, massages and sunsets. Oh, and did I mention the food?! The chefs prepared meals that looked and tasted like they were out of Bon Appetite and the ambience at dinner was simply stunning. Not one of us was ready to leave on Monday...if it hadn't been booked we would have stayed longer! WT, Montana, USA

Situated in the exclusive Shannon Estate on Tortola, this beautiful secluded villa offers breath-taking views of the northern Virgin Islands. The villa is nestled on 1.6 pristine acres, and offers a main house with a huge master bedroom with his and hers en-suite bathrooms and shared bath, private balcony and incredible views; a 2nd large en suite bedroom which opens onto the terrace and garden; gorgeous extensive living area with delightful upstairs open-plan landing; dining room; office and modern kitchen. The living area opens onto a terrace with an infinity pool and lush gardens. There is also a guest apartment with one bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchenette, and its own private balcony. The villa is secluded, with lots of parking and a private driveway, and has plenty of lovely woodwork and decks, high ceilings, and has beautiful wooden furniture and modern appliances. With over 3,000 square feet of living space, there is plenty of room to find your own quiet space in this serene, private and contemporary home.

This ideally situated property is located at the southern tip of Virgin Gorda above the famous Baths. Sea views are available from the Atlantic in the east to the Sir Francis Drake Channel, Tortola, and sunsets in the west. The land is dramatically strewn with the enormous boulders that are such a notable feature of the southern part of the island. Shops, restaurants, and the large yacht harbor operated by Little Dix Bay, a luxury resort, are a short drive away in the small village of Spanish Town. There are five exceptionally beautiful beaches within walking distance. They offer soft white sand, clear azure water, and great snorkeling. This property has a unique private access to the Baths beach. An unusually large property for the area, this 5.4 acres (approx) offers a rare opportunity to own some of the most naturally spectacular real estate available anywhere. The property has been improved with an extensive infrastructure including systems for water catchment as well as connection to public water supply. Mature trees, its location nestled among boulders, and undeveloped "buffer zones" of property contribute to a luxurious sense of privacy. The open lawn area with views of the Caribbean and Atlantic and caressed by steady, gentle trade winds presents a significant investment opportunity for high-end development. Integrated into the landscape is a dramatic swimming pool built into a corral of boulders incorporating a cave and waterfall feature. An ecologically sensitive villa opens to gentle trade winds with a great room paved in smooth black stones. Three rustically elegant separate bed bath pavilions linked by garden pathways orbit the great room. A wooden walkway blazes a trail through enormous boulders and primeval-looking vegetation to the Baths beach. Along the way are places to take in the breathtaking view of Sir Francis Drake Channel. The villa enjoys a high rate of occupancy as a weekly vacation rental. A second villa occupies another area of the property. A two-story plantation style "grand cottage" comprising 3600 square feet with wrap around porches on both floors offers cozy, airy comfort and charm.