Beautiful 6 bedroom Villa for sale in Christ Church, Christ Church

1,875,000 USD 1,743,750 EUR 1,481,250 GBP

Reference: 247485

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 475 m2
Plot Size: 0.8 hectares / 1.98 acres

Features

Countryside View
Private Pool
Garden
Lake or River Included
Air Conditioning
Original Features
Multiple Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition
Pool View

Details

Charming 6 bedroom villa, which is beautifully nestled within 2 acres of lush mature gardens, hidden at the end of a quiet quiet cul-de-sac, in a small tranquil neighbourhood within the picturesque countryside of Christ Church.

Offering a serene plantation experience, this historic main house offers formal living and dining rooms. The living room exudes charm and character. It features original coral stone and lofty tray ceilings. There is also a study and a family room. The kitchen has generous storage, it opens onto a spacious covered terrace with a wet bar and with swimming pool views.

Each of the 4 bedrooms have an en-suite bathrooms and access onto a covered veranda. 1 has been converted into a studio apartment.

The property also features a detached cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an open plan living room on the upper level and a spacious terrace with lovely views of the countryside. The cottage features bright, modern finishes in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. The bedrooms are air conditioned. They also offer large built-in closets.

On the ground level there is a laundry/storeroom. There is also a covered patio.

Other notable features include terraced lush tropical gardens and 2 ponds. There is also a quaint chattel house, a double garage and ample parking.

Situated just a 10 minute drive from the many attractions and amenities of Barbados's South Coast.

This is a fantastic property to host events. Its grandeur and old-world charm cannot be captured in photos.

The property is being sold with the inclusion of the furnishings in the main house only.

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Barbados Property Buying Guide

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

Your lawyer will be charged with the conveyance of the title, the recording of the deeds and registering the survey plans with the Land Registry. Before you sign the Purchase Agreement and pay the 10% deposit, they will also check the agreement which will have been drawn up by the vendors lawyers. The Purchase Agreement will then be signed by the vendor and the deposit will be held by the vendor’s lawyers. The deposit will be forfeited if at any point after this you decide not to go through with the purchase.

3. The Conveyance

The register search will be carried out by your by your lawyer in order to establish whether the property or land is free from charges or any encumbrances and to establish the title. The conveyance will be drawn up by the sellers lawyer and will be checked by your lawyer. Once these checks have been made you will sign the conveyance and the balance of the funds will be paid. Once you have signed the conveyance it will go back to the venor’s solicitor to be signed by the vendor. Your part of the sale is now complete, all that is left is for the vendor to pay the stamp duty and to transfer the taxes.

4. General Information on Property Ownership in Barbados

Property can be owned in various ways in Barbados. In the name of an individual, through a trust or other entity, or through a foreign or local company. It is not unusual for non-Barbadians to purchase properties through newly formed offshore companies which are outside Barbados, but are registered to do business in Barbados.