Dream properties in Saint Barth
Overlooking the bay of Lorient, this extraordinary property maintains a perfectly harmonious dialogue with the surrounding scenery. Fully renovated and enlarged in 2010 by the architectural firm ODP, this prestigious “Bel Esprit” villa… belongs to the ranks of outstanding addresses. Tour of a residence with a taste of paradise.
St. Barths, an island floating on the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, is already a dream destination in itself alone. It is in this corner of paradise venerated for its incomparable life-style that the Villa Bel Esprit has elected domicile. Set on a high plateau overlooking the magnificent bay of Lorient, this luxury property is surrounded by lush vegetation testifying to a tropical climate. It unfurls a series of bungalows built of timber in colonial style, which have been fully renovated by the architectural firm ODP and boast a new extension added in 2010, offering a large lounge, a kitchen to make great chefs green with envy, a bedroom and two bathrooms. Perfectly integrated into the environment thanks to these "pavillons" with white walls and green roofs, the property gracefully blends into surrounding nature : banana, papaya, guava, lemon, cherry and carambola trees enhance the garden, endowing the setting with a unique atmosphere. Wafting in the noblest fragrances, the bungalows, tastefully decorated and furnished, have been reinterpreted to reflect the Creole spirit. Like the beautiful "Lizard Lounge" suite dedicated to guests who can admire sunsets over the sea in all tranquillity from the terrace. Adjacent to this suite, two bungalows offer large bedrooms with their own bathrooms, while a former carpentry has been transformed into a studio-workshop, and a study area has opted for a location at the top of a hill. The bungalows' strategic layout in the tropical garden and their ingenious windows guarantee natural ventilation and much-appreciated coolness. The property's star feature is the magnificent pool area nestling at the tip of the grounds. Surrounded by an elegant wood sundeck on close terms with nature, this haven of peace and quiet is an idyllic hideaway for lazing in the sun and being lulled by the lapping of the waves. The entire place is a vibrant example of a highly desirable art of living which spells "Luxury" with a capital L.
24,500,000 $ (More than 22 M €). St.Barth Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. (0590 29 90 10).
