Stylish 8 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Saint John, Saint John

3,995,000 USD 4,034,950 EUR 3,515,600 GBP

Reference: 242398

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 1,254 m2
Plot Size: 1,166 m2
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Parking space(s)

Details

Magnificent fully refurbished 6 bedroom plantation home, beautifully set within mature gardens on acres of it own estate, set in a quiet countryside setting in Saint Johns.

This lovely plantation home also benefits from a separate guest cottage within the grounds, which provides a further 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

This historical family home features refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms. Its living spaces and exteriors have also been renovated. The property has been tastefully decorated and it is decorated and furnished in keeping with its character and heritage.

The original sweeping staircase, which dates back to 1656, is a centrepiece in the main home. The Italian owner of this plantation house has decorated it with finesse, warmth and style. Each room has its own colour. This adds to the ambience and character. It is a magnificent historical home.

The estate includes a magnificent terrace and swimming pool. It has indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces and there is also a separate guest cottage and further outbuildings.

The Italian marble on the terrace is said to have come from Massa Carrara in Tuscany. There are 3 chimneys and 2 fire ovens. These were revealed during the restoration project. They have now been renovated creating wonderful and unusual features.

This wonderful, historic plantation home is ideal for someone seeking a home of character, charm and history. It is a beautiful home. Large yet cosy. This property is a gem. A well preserved piece of Barbados history.

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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.