Modern 7 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Wanstead, Saint Michael

1,600,000 USD 1,488,000 EUR 1,264,000 GBP

Reference: 244626

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Floor Size: 533 m2
Plot Size: 1,151 m2

Features

Balcony
Garden
Private Pool
Air Conditioning
Wheelchair Accessible
Panoramic View
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Good Condition

Details

Spacious, modern 7 bedroom villa with pool, enjoying panoramic views from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in Wanstead, Saint Michael.

This superb property is a fully enclosed multi-family home which offers 533m2 of living space and comprises of 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and is being sold unfurnished.

It is situated within a well established neighbourhood and is in close proximity to the University Of The West Indies, Warrens and its amenities and beautiful West Coast beaches. In addition, the Historic Kensington Oval Cricket Ground and Central Bridgetown, is just 7 and 10 minutes away respectively.

The ground floor features an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The dining area allows access to its own patio. Behind the kitchen, down the hallway is the laundry with access to the car port and a full bathroom with shower. The spacious living area has two access points, one towards the south which is the main entrance and one towards the north which gives access to a patio, the
34 x 18m pool and the pool deck.

Finished with its decorative recessed ceiling and lighting, interior planters and wooden trim, the living area is certainly one of cool comfort. Towards the east wing of the property is a storage room, two bedrooms both measuring 14 x 15 with en-suite bathrooms equipped with showers and one bedroom finished with built in wardrobes. Access to the upper level is also on this wing.

Upstairs offers two 14 x 15m bedrooms of which the master has a walk in wardrobe with a 7 x 12m en-suite bathroom finished with double sink vanity and shower, and the other bedroom offers built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with single vanity and shower. There are two bedrooms down the corridor both measuring
14 x 10m each with built in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with single vanity and shower.

The last bedroom is located towards the west of the property offering an en-suite bathroom with shower, built in wardrobe and a private patio overlooking the property. Also situated on this level is the large 30 x 14m entertainment room with private patio, windows on three sides, wooden floor and bar nook in the corner.

The property is one year old and has ample parking, two additional storage spaces with one under the pool deck. Wheelchair access from the courtyard to the pool area, two large dog kennels, enclosed external garbage disposal unit with easy access from both sides, and the courtyard is completely paved sectioned with red brick tile with many plants surrounding the property plus exterior planters complementing the facade of the property.

The owner is open to offers on the furnishings which can also be purchased separately.

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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.