Saint James | $750,000
A two-story, colonial-inspired townhouse with two bedrooms in a golf resort
This two-bedroom, two-bath townhouse with Atlantic Ocean views is in the Forest Hills enclave and situated inside the gated Royal Westmoreland golf and beach resort, on the western side of Barbados. Covering about 750 verdant acres overlooking the Caribbean island’s “Platinum Coast,” the Royal Westmoreland resort includes as championship 18-hole golf course, a beach club at nearby Mullins Beach, several restaurants, facilities for racket sports, and a pool, spa and gym, among other amenities.
The small city of Holetown, less than 10 minutes away, is a trendy hub on Barbados’s west coast and home to supermarkets, shops, restaurants, banks and other businesses, including a medical center. Snorkelers will enjoy the nearby Folkestone Marine Park. Grantley Adams International Airport, in southeast Barbados, is about a 35-minute drive from Forest Hills.
Size: 2,347 square feet
Price per square foot: $320
Indoors: The colonial-inspired townhouse, renovated in 2018, has an open-plan living area on the second floor with an airy vaulted ceiling. The space has coral stone finishes and ceiling fans, along with arched windows and doors opening to two terraces. The open kitchen has white quartz countertops and a breakfast bar. The adjacent dining area has doors leading out to a covered lounge area. A grand arched doorway off the living room opens to the al fresco dining area.
Both bedrooms are on the lower floor of the two-story townhouse, to keep them cool. Each bedroom has air-conditioning and an en suite bathroom. The main bedroom has a separate sitting area that opens to the lawn. The other bedroom has a terrace.
Outdoor space: The villa is surrounded by palm trees and other tropical vegetation and has a lush green lawn. Arched glass doors open to the lawn or terraces, one of which has an outdoor grill, dining space and covered lounge area.
Costs: About $6,000 a year in taxes
Contact: Robert Green, Sphere Estates, +44-20-3617-1360, sphereestates.com
Saint George | $750,000
A four-bedroom, four-bath house with a patio and koi pond in the hills
This two-story house is perched on a hillside in the undulating terrain of central Barbados. Built in 2006 and set on about a third of an acre, the four-bedroom, four-bath house is tucked behind a wall among the elegant homes of the tranquil Rolling Hills development. Saint George is a largely residential parish; among its biggest attractions is the historic Gun Hill Signal Station, one of the best-preserved on the island.
The Brighton Farmers Market is in Saint George, while the village of Six Cross Roads, with a shopping center, bank and a supermarket, is about a 10-minute drive away, in Saint Philip Parish. Also nearby are the Sunbury Plantation Great House and the Foursquare Rum Distillery. Rolling Hills is about a 20-minute drive from the Barbados capital, Bridgetown, and from Grantley Adams International Airport.
Size: 3,144 square feet
Price per square foot: $239
Indoors: This salmon-colored house, with arched casement windows and a turret, has an open-plan layout on the ground floor. A foyer leads to the living area, which flows seamlessly into the dining room. The kitchen beyond has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island, and is open to a large family room with arched bow windows. Doors from the living area and family room lead to a terrace with stairs descending to a substantial outdoor patio. Also on the first floor are an office, laundry and a bathroom, along with a two-car garage. There are porcelain tiles and ceiling fans throughout.
The second-floor landing leads to four bedrooms, including the main suite, which has a vaulted beamed ceiling and arched bow windows. The en suite bathroom has a glass-walled shower and sizable bathtub surrounded by bay windows. A second bedroom has an en suite bathroom, while the other two bedrooms share a bathroom. The main bedroom and the landing open to a balcony offering south-facing countryside views.
Outdoor space: The house is set on about a third of an acre, meticulously landscaped with palm trees and other tropical foliage. Features include a patio with a covered bar and lounge area, a koi pond and space for al fresco dining.
Costs: About $2,640 a year in taxes
Contact: Karyn Fakoory, Terra Caribbean, +1-246-434-9000, terracaribbean.com
Saint James | $750,000
A one-bedroom condominium in a beachfront midrise with lap pool
This one-bedroom, two-bath condo is on the first floor of a five-story, 26-unit building situated on a beach at Paynes Bay, on the west coast of Barbados. All units have Atlantic Ocean views from their balconies or terraces, and there is a community lap pool bordering the shaded white sandy beach. Nearby beaches include popular Paynes Bay Beach, where you can swim with sea turtles, and Sandy Lane Beach. Snorkelers will appreciate the nearby Folkestone Marine Park. There is golf at the Sandy Lane Country Club.
Nearby Holetown has supermarkets, shops, restaurants, banks and other businesses. Also nearby are the Holders House Farmers Market and the Barbados Polo Club. Grantley Adams International Airport is about a 30-minute drive.
Size: 919 square feet
Price per square foot: $816
Indoors: From the foyer of this contemporary-style condo, doors open to the open-plan living area and kitchen. The living area has tall sliding doors leading to a terrace with views of the lap pool and beach. The kitchen has hardwood cabinets with black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A peninsula serves as a breakfast bar.
Also off the foyer is a guest bathroom and doors to the main bedroom suite, which also opens to the terrace. The en suite bathroom has a shower and bathtub. The condo comes with laundry, air-conditioning, ceiling fans throughout, free high-speed Wi-Fi and cable television. The building offers 24-hour security and concierge service. Parking is available in a secure underground facility.
Outdoor space: The condo has a covered terrace with sea views and access to the 100-foot-long lap pool, which borders the sandy beach.
Costs: About $1,390 a year in taxes, plus a $680 monthly HOA fee
Contact: Karyn Fakoory, Terra Caribbean, +1-246-434-9000, terracaribbean.com
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