Elegant 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Saint Thomas, Saint Thomas

1,600,000 USD 1,616,000 EUR 1,408,000 GBP

Reference: 242442

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
On or Near Golf Course
Jacuzzi / Spa / Hot tub
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)

Details

Very private 4 bedroom villa with lovely Caribbean Sea and countryside views, situated in a quiet setting yet just a short drive to world-renowned golf courses, beaches and waterfront restaurants and bars in Saint Thomas.

The interior comprises of a spacious modern kitchen, formal dining room with a wet bar, living room, reception and office, 3 bedrooms and the master benefits from an en-suite bathroom and patio doors that open out onto the sun deck.

The 4th bedroom is located in the separate cottage which includes a bathroom and kitchenette.

The outdoor space features a freeform swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, a large garden, wooden sun-deck and a covered terrace with an alfresco dining area. The property also has a garage and kennels.

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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.