Grand 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sandy Lane, Saint James

7,250,000 USD 6,742,500 EUR 5,727,500 GBP

Reference: 247329

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 836 m2
Plot Size: 0.73 hectares / 1.8 acres

Features

Good Condition
Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Golf Resort or Nearby
Gym
Possible Extra Dwellings
Countryside View
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Garage
Walk to Beach
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Turnkey

Details

Grand and spacious 7 bedroom estate, which is ideally situated in a highly sought after area within the exclusive Sandy Lane Estate.

This stunning and classical property is set within 7,284m2 of lush tropical gardens and the residence is constructed from coral stone and is designed in a classical plantation style.

With beautiful Messel style shutters on the windows and sold fully furnished, this romantic property is entered through enormous wooden doors, which lead into a magnificent great room with a high ceiling. This is a classical, elegant room that leads to a covered terrace. It enjoys views over the pool and extensive private and lush gardens, which come complete with follies and ponds full of Koi. There are terraces overlooking the garden from the kitchen and from one of the ground floor bedrooms. The kitchen has just been renovated with a seating area at one end. This is a perfect for entertaining and ideal for families and groups of friends. The large living room is also ideal for entertaining and would house large parties on an indoor/outdoor basis. It is a grand, imposing room. There are 7 en-suite bedrooms, with 5 in the main house and 2 located in the pool side cottage. The master bedroom looks out over the pool and gardens. It has a large bathroom and dressing room. There is also an office down the hall from the master bedroom. Perfect for those who need to do any work. 2 of the bedrooms in the main house are on the ground floor. The other 3 bedrooms are on the upper level.

There is a large classical pool in the garden as well as beautiful Koi ponds. The sound of the water cascading into the ponds is both peaceful and calming. At the end of the pool is a pavilion that houses the gym, changing room and a coral stone bar. The bar looks out over the swimming pool. This is a great spot for entertaining at lunch or sunset.

There is a 2 bedroom cottage across the garden and by the pool. This offers 2 bathrooms and is ideal for groups of friends or for adult children. There is a large gazebo in the garden with a circular table. This a romantic spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The 2 car garage offers covered parking and there is lots of room on the driveway for further cars.

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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.