Stunning 5 bedroom Residential for sale in Sandy Lane, Saint James
Situated on the second ridge of the exclusive Estate this elegant home was recently redesigned to the owners' stylish taste and has maintained many aspects of its original colonial style design. Architectural features include gracious proportions, encircling verandahs and balconies, wood jalousie shutters and marble and coral stone accents.
This fantastic villa provides exceptional beauty inside and out. The Master bedroom is located on the Upper level, and two suites are located...
Situated on the second ridge of the exclusive Estate this elegant home was recently redesigned to the owners' stylish taste and has maintained many aspects of its original colonial style design. Architectural features include gracious proportions, encircling verandahs and balconies, wood jalousie shutters and marble and coral stone accents.
This fantastic villa provides exceptional beauty inside and out. The Master bedroom is located on the Upper level, and two suites are located on the ground floor of the main house with two other bedrooms in the adjoining self contained guest cottage. All have en-suite marble bathrooms, air-conditioning and ceiling fans.
Living can either be formal in the spacious central sitting area or relaxed on the large wrap-around verandah.
The main verandah overlooks the large salt water pool and a wet bar perfectly complements this casual area. The gazebo offers the ideal setting for dining alfresco. A short passage adjacent to the koi pond leads into the dining pavilion which opens onto a terrace and the mature gardens beyond.
A large modernised kitchen, laundry and staff area complete the main house.
This superb property offers a cabana at the Sandy Lane Property Owners Association Beach facility on the superb Sandy Lane beach, just a short drive away.
An elegant, tropical lifestyle is assured in this most desirable area of Barbados.
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1. Registering with a Barbadian Lawyer and the Central Bank of Barbados.
In order to purchase a property in Barbados you will require a registered Barbadian lawyer, their fees will be around 1.5 to 2% of the purchase price (+15% VAT). The buying process will generally take around 3 months. There are not generally any restrictions on ownership by foreigners, except for a formality that, if you are a non-resident, the Barbados Central bank must you give you permission before you may purchase a property. If you fail to gain this permission your purchase will be void. It is required by the Central Bank of Barbados that all money that is brought into the country must be registered. This can be best be handled by your Barbadian lawyer.
2. Signing the Purchase Agreement and Paying the deposit
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3. The Conveyance
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