Bright 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Sandy Lane, Saint James
This stunning property is suitable for families or a group of friends looking for a private retreat. It is spacious, with modern facilities and complimentary wifi.
The main living area is open plan, with French doors extending the length of the room which, when open to the spacious covered veranda, creates an expansive space for combined indoor/outdoor entertaining. Steps from the main veranda lead out to the garden and pool via a Lotus and Koi water feature.
The media room is air-...
This stunning property is suitable for families or a group of friends looking for a private retreat. It is spacious, with modern facilities and complimentary wifi.
The main living area is open plan, with French doors extending the length of the room which, when open to the spacious covered veranda, creates an expansive space for combined indoor/outdoor entertaining. Steps from the main veranda lead out to the garden and pool via a Lotus and Koi water feature.
The media room is air-conditioned and features a multimedia 50 Smart TV with surround sound, two comfortable sofas and a desk.
There are two dining areas that each comfortably seat 10. Indoors, the formal dining room is supported by a serving area that contains a sink, ice machine, small fridge and iPod dock/entertainment system.
The outdoor dining gazebo, accessed via a short covered walkway, features a circular coral stone dining table and views of the beautifully landscaped gardens. The kitchen has ceiling fans and is fully equipped with professional equipment, marble finishes and a breakfast bar. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry area and staff facilities.
A large coral stone deck surrounds the pool area and features comfortable sun living rooms, umbrellas along with table and chairs. The pool house encompasses a covered bar area, barbecue and bathroom facilities including a shower.
The ground floor is all on one level, making it suitable for wheelchairs or guests with limited mobility. There are five bedroom suites across two storeys - three bedrooms upstairs and two on the ground floor. The stunning Master Suite on the upper floor features a study, large air-conditioned bedroom with king size bed, full length patio accessible through French doors, walk in wardrobe and bathroom with a double vanity, tub and shower set in floor-to-ceiling marble.
Two other bedroom suites are located upstairs, one bedroom opens out through French doors to a private patio overlooking the garden and pool, while the other has views of the courtyard area.
On the ground floor the garden bedroom suite has French doors to a private patio with direct access to the gardens and pool deck. The gym is air-conditioned and fully equipped with professional standard equipment including cardio and weight machines.
Situated about 5 minutes from Sunset Crest and Holetown and about 45 minutes from the airport.
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1. Registering with a Barbadian Lawyer and the Central Bank of Barbados.
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