Beachfront 6 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Prospect, Saint James

6,950,000 USD 6,463,500 EUR 5,490,500 GBP

Reference: 245397

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 604 m2
Plot Size: 870 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Golf Resort or Nearby
Air Conditioning
Sea View
Outstanding View
Parking
Garage
Front Line
Walk to Beach
Turnkey
Good Condition

Details

Fabulous split level beach-front property, carefully designed to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.

Built in an enviable elevated position, this villa comes with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. It is fully air conditioned with music to every room and sun terrace.

In the north wing there is a guest wc with marble walls and floor, plus two spacious bedroom suites, which open directly out to the swimming pool.
Four additional bedroom suites are located on the upper level, including the elegantly furnished master bedroom suite, featuring a sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and luxurious marble bathroom with shower and spa tub. The master suite also leads onto a balcony enjoying views of the white sandy beach below.

The kitchen features an Island unit and granite countertops and is fully equipped, outfitted with Italian kitchen units and a full range of appliances, including a dual-fuel cooker. A bottle fridge can be found on the terrace which leads onto the sun deck where there is a gas barbecue with rotisserie for informal dining, and an infinity-edge swimming pool.
A private stairway leads from the pool deck to an unspoilt beach below.

The spacious 604m2 property is fully wired for internal and external alarm systems, features electric gates and also has a double car garage with electric doors.
There are separate housekeeping quarters with private bathroom.
The landscaped grounds and planters are all equipped with an auto irrigation system.
Located in St. James between the historic towns of Bridgetown and Holetown, which provide excellent shopping.
Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland golf courses, as well as some of the island's finest restaurants are within a 15 minute drive, while the international airport is approximately 25 minutes away.

Features:
Covered Terrace
Bar
Views:Sea
Panoramic
Orientation:West
Security
Parking
Garage
Furniture:Garden
Swimming Pool
Setting:Beach-front.

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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.