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This contemporary 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath villa, situated on 1.344 acres of beautiful and mature gardens on a quiet and breezy ridge in prestigious Belmont, enjoys spectacular sunset and panoramic views of Jost Van Dyke and surrounding islands all the way to St. Thomas as well as the north western coastline of Tortola
The property lies within close proximity to two of the most beautiful beaches in the BVI, Long Bay Beach and Smuggler’s Cove and is comfortably located within easy access of ferry services, shops, restaurants and marinas.
Recently renovated to the highest specification, this private villa offers a relaxed and elegant lifestyle with approximately 4,200 sf of professionally designed spaces and beautifully decorated interiors, and 1,115 sf including the spacious swimming terrace and private patios surrounded by lush vegetation.
A neutral palette and impeccable clean lines define the sophisticated and thoughtfully designed contemporary style of the villa. Its comfortable floor plan is enhanced by the use of luxury fixtures and fittings and fine finishes. Balinese furniture is included in the sale and has been specifically designed for the residence.
Beautiful and inviting stone steps at the entrance to the house lead to a large portico providing access into the home. The great room graced by high ceilings, travertine floors and cool breezes enhanced by the ingeniously designed roof. This airy room includes the living and breakfast areas and a gourmet kitchen with custom made Andiroba wood cabinetry and state of the art Monogram stainless steel appliances. The cooking island, has an additional entertainment sink and continues into the separate dining area.
From the great room, a spectacular view of islands including St. Thomas, Great Tobago, and Jost Van Dyke is framed by beautiful bespoke French doors leading to the verandah with covered seating and dining area and central sunny area with adjacent pergola-covered niche for lazing in a hammock.. The dramatic swimming pool (34’ x 9) is conveniently designed to be level with the verandah and has been designed to take advantage privacy, views and lush surroundings.
The central great room is complemented by three bedrooms all ensuite located on both sides of the great room and includes a magnificent master bedroom suite with private deck, washroom with toilet and basin, master shower and bathroom with claw foot tub and walk in closet. The opposite wing is occupied by an open office/study area with built-in desk, a powder room and two bedroom suites with luxury bathrooms one of which has an unusual palm tree external stone shower.
The lower level of the property offers spacious guest accommodation comprising an entrance lobby, day room, bedroom, dressing area, study, shower room (748 sf) and private covered patio (100 sf). A garage, storage room, laundry, and well stocked tool room are also located at this level.
The garden loggia (250 sf) underneath the swimming pool has stone faced walls and arched doorways and is a delightful and cool place for relaxation with views through the garden and ocean beyond
Hummingbird villa is enviously surrounded by established mature gardens with fruit trees and charming walkways on gently sloping land.
Architect:
Christopher Tombs /Smtih Arneborg Architects Ltd
Specifications
Reinforced concrete structure.
Galvalume roof
Floors: Marble and travertine from Paris Ceramics, Bizazza, Waterworks, et al.
Doors and windows: Andiroba hardwood
Bathrooms: Kohler, Porcher claw foot tub
Hardware: solid brass Baldwin
Faucets: Waterworks
Kitchen: Andiroba cabinetry with Monogram stainless steel appliances
Swimming pool with fibre-optic lighting and Pool Pilot automatic pool maintenance system
Services
Mains Electricity with 2 backup generators
Water is stored in a cistern with a total capacity of approximately 28,000 gallons.
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