Bright 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Saint James, Saint James
Features include an open-plan living/dining area with access out onto the lower pool deck and gazebo. Fitted and equipped kitchen, laundry room, family room, en-suite master bedroom and 3 further bedrooms.
The lower level features a large guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a well-equipped gym, and a large recreation room.
Other features include a double garage and an abundance of storage. There is a drying yard, and a utility room with potable water storage. Rainwater i...
Features include an open-plan living/dining area with access out onto the lower pool deck and gazebo. Fitted and equipped kitchen, laundry room, family room, en-suite master bedroom and 3 further bedrooms.
The lower level features a large guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a well-equipped gym, and a large recreation room.
Other features include a double garage and an abundance of storage. There is a drying yard, and a utility room with potable water storage. Rainwater is collected in a large cistern under the pool for irrigation purposes. There is a large fully fenced back lawn and all of the bedrooms, the gym and the recreation room have air conditioning.
The house is fully fitted with discrete burglar bars and a security system.
In total there are 4 full bathrooms and 2 additional WC's and the property is being sold furnished.
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