luxury houses for sale Barbados (page 5)

Boasting the desirable Sandy Lane address, Mon Caprice is an attractive coral stone villa set in tropical gardens. This two-storey luxury villa is within walking distance of Sandy Lane beach, widely considered one of island's most beautiful beaches. Mon Caprice offers five air-conditioned bedrooms, two on the main floor and three on the upper floor. Each spacious bedroom and adjoining en suite is elegantly appointed in a palette of pale yellow, sky blue and soft green, island tones that complement the bedrooms' traditional colonial antique armoires. Mon Caprice's stunning furnishings include mahogany antiques, custom copper chandeliers, vintage rattan and original works handcrafted by local artisans. Beautiful mahogany entrance doors open into a majestic foyer decorated with intricate copper sconces and a carved coralstone credenza. Tall Palladian windows filter the sunlight as it enters gracious living and dining rooms that have enchanting views of the garden and pool. The formal dining room is furnished with an heirloom mahogany table that hosts twelve. The private swimming pool is set in a lush garden of heliconia, ginger lilies and hibicus. Numerous aged mahogany trees surround the property and help to maintain a cool environment during the day. The pool's sun-filled deck and the upstairs terrace offer quiet relaxation and informal dining. Once lit in the evening, Mon Caprice is transformed with a magical glow as light reflects off the high ceilings and tall coral stone walls. Whether it's enjoying a spectacular sunset and vista of the turquoise Caribbean Sea or a romantic candle-lit dinner on the upper terrace, Mon Caprice offers the best in elegant beach living.

Holders House is set amongst five acres of formal gardens, gently sloping lawns and tropical orchards. It offers a quiet serenity few can resist; the charming 17th century plantation home is surrounded by ancient Mahogany trees and features an aesthetically pleasing mix of traditional English and Barbadian architecture. Just a few minutes’ drive from the west coast and an impressive range of amenities, Holders House boasts one of the Island’s finest locations. To the east is the Green Monkey, Sandy Lane’s most exclusive golf course; to the west, the Holders Polo Club, the first of its kind established in Barbados and one of the most prestigious polo clubs in the Caribbean. Located north of the popular and idyllic Paynes Bay Beach, Holders House is also within easy distance of Holetown's dining, shopping and nightlife activity, yet this private residence boasts a sense of privacy unmatched by the more populous developments and resort communities on the West Coast. Accessed by a tree-lined drive that leads to another world entirely; Holders House is set amongst five acres of formal gardens, gently sloping lawns and tropical orchards. It offers a quiet serenity few can resist; the charming 17th century plantation home is surrounded by ancient Mahogany trees and features an aesthetically pleasing mix of traditional English and Barbadian architecture. While many newer homes emulate this style, Holders House is one of the few authentic plantation homes on the West Coast. Its layout takes advantage of the easterly tradewind breezes, and beautiful sea views can be enjoyed from the large coral stone sun deck and pool terraces, which also features a lovely dining gazebo with seating for 12. The main house has a wrap-around verandah with comfortable seating areas, a grand piano and views to the sea - an ideal location for watching the sunset with evening cocktail in hand or entertaining friends and relatives. There is ample living space and an air-conditioned study; the open-air dining room comfortably seats 16. There are 5 en suite double bedrooms with air conditioning and ceiling fans, as well as two additional bedrooms with a shared family bath. The master suite’s balcony commands a sweeping view over the West Coast and Caribbean Sea. There are also two guest cottages; one with one en suite bedroom and the other with two en suite bedrooms. Home to the Kidd family for over fifty years, Holders House is well known to the Island’s cultural elite; each March the grounds play host to Holders Season, the Caribbean’s premier performance event. Established in 1993 by Wendy Kidd, it features a spectacular range of music and theatre by top international performers. Adjacent 3-acre plot of land also for sale.