10 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Saint James, Saint James

40,000,000 USD 40,400,000 EUR 35,200,000 GBP

Reference: 219396

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 10
Plot Size: 0.53 hectares / 1.3 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Balcony
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
On or Near Golf Course
Jacuzzi / Spa / Hot tub
Gym

Details

This superb, fully furnished, Palladian/Georgian residence comes with approximately 20,000 square feet of living space and 19 full time staff, who cover everyone's needs both inside and outside the property.

This is the most luxurious beach front estate in the Caribbean, on the prestigious Platinum West Coast of Barbados the 10-bedroom estate boasts breath taking panoramic views across the Caribbean Sea. The beautiful architecture is complemented by sophisticated interior design and haute-couture furnishings, creating inarguably one of the grandest villas in Barbados.

Set within 1.3 acres (56,628 square feet) of lush tropical gardens providing complete privacy and serenity; the property was designed using coral stone, denoting the hallmark of Caribbean aristocracy. Its open-plan architecture brilliantly captures the inherent beauty of the island, and maximises the natural light and allows the trade winds to cool the home.

There are 7 spacious bedroom suites in the main house with an additional 3 in the separate guest cottage. There is also a media room, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a commercial grade kitchen.

Designed for outdoor living so typical of the Caribbean lifestyle, most rooms boast wide verandas opening on to the expansive patio with the free form pool and Jacuzzi and to the stunning sea views beyond. At the base of the cliff is a secluded beach with private access from the villa.

Ideally positioned half way between the historic Holetown and Speightstown offering a wide array of world class restaurants, luxury boutiques and three championship golf courses.

The 19 full time staff include the resident manager, butlers, chefs, maids, gardeners and security, the staff ensures an incomparable level of personalised attention guests deserve.

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Barbados Property Buying Guide

Guide to the Barbados Buying Process

1. Registering with a Barbadian Lawyer and the Central Bank of Barbados.
In order to purchase a property in Barbados you will require a registered Barbadian lawyer, their fees will be around 1.5 to 2% of the purchase price (+15% VAT). The buying process will generally take around 3 months. There are not generally any restrictions on ownership by foreigners, except for a formality that, if you are a non-resident, the Barbados Central bank must you give you permission before you may purchase a property. If you fail to gain this permission your purchase will be void. It is required by the Central Bank of Barbados that all money that is brought into the country must be registered. This can be best be handled by your Barbadian lawyer.

2. Signing the Purchase Agreement and Paying the deposit
Your lawyer will be charged with the conveyance of the title, the recording of the deeds and registering the survey plans with the Land Registry. Before you sign the Purchase Agreement and pay the 10% deposit, they will also check the agreement which will have been drawn up by the vendors lawyers. The Purchase Agreement will then be signed by the vendor and the deposit will be held by the vendor’s lawyers. The deposit will be forfeited if at any point after this you decide not to go through with the purchase.

3. The Conveyance
The register search will be carried out by your by your lawyer in order to establish whether the property or land is free from charges or any encumbrances and to establish the title. The conveyance will be drawn up by the sellers lawyer and will be checked by your lawyer. Once these checks have been made you will sign the conveyance and the balance of the funds will be paid. Once you have signed the conveyance it will go back to the venor’s solicitor to be signed by the vendor. Your part of the sale is now complete, all that is left is for the vendor to pay the stamp duty and to transfer the taxes.

4. General Information on Property Ownership in Barbados
Property can be owned in various ways in Barbados. In the name of an individual, through a trust or other entity, or through a foreign or local company. It is not unusual for non-Barbadians to purchase properties through newly formed offshore companies which are outside Barbados, but are registered to do business in Barbados.