We at Luxury London are pros when it comes to period properties, City new builds and quaint cottages in the home counties. But, while London is our home, our outlook is global, and, this month, we’re heading for sunnier climes. Because, given the state of our summer so far (16 degrees in June, anyone?), who hasn’t been tempted to bag a one-way ticket to Barbados or Bermuda?
Not only do the islands of the Caribbean Sea enjoy balmy temperatures year round (the statistically sunniest, Aruba, boasts up to 300 clear days per year), but foreign investment is welcomed here, meaning the process for buying, owning and selling is straightforward. Some Caribbean countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Kitts and Nevis, even offer citizenship through property investment.
If you, like us, are scratching your head as to why you’ve committed yourself to a lifetime of three-week summers, these spectacular homes for sale in the Caribbean will pose a tempting prospect.
Cabot Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia
Golfers, pay attention: fancy swapping your M25-adjacent haunt for a seaside course surrounded by natural beauty? This residential community is located on a 375-acre peninsula at the northern tip of St Lucia, next door to an 18-hole golf course. The residences range from fairway townhouses to customisable single-family homes, with opportunities to live right on the beachfront.
Prices start from approx. £1,572,300 for a lot; £4,441,690 for a four-bed villa, cabotsaintlucia.com
Blue Oyster, Barbados
This spectacular home was recently renovated, and now represents the pinnacle of beachfront living. Blue Oyster is located on a stretch of beach at Lower Carlton in Barbados’ St James parish, a stone’s throw from the famous Mullins Beach, and boasts five bedroom suites, a covered patio, and a vast pool and pool deck. Our highlight? The double height entryway, which provides views straight through to the Caribbean Sea.
Guide price: Approx. £11,792,100, savills.com
Seaduced, Barbados
This brand new five-bedroom, seven-bathroom villa overlooks the sixteenth fairway of Royal Westmoreland’s world-famous golf resort in Barbados. It encompasses some 6,400 square feet of living space, which is courtyarded around a unique bridged water feature. Contemporary indoor spaces open onto a large undercover terrace and negative-edge swimming pool, which overlooks both the golf course and the sea beyond.
Approx. £3,852,090, onecaribbeanestates.com
Amoria, Bahamas
This property is currently the part-time residence of a Fortune 500 company’s chairman and CEO, and you can see why one would choose to winter here. Amoria is situated in the exclusive Lyford Cay, sprawling over 9,426 square feet and boasting eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The pool is set amidst lush gardens, which are also home to tennis courts, while there’s always the private beach for entertainment, too. Inside, touches like crown moldings and Brazilian hardwood flooring add a touch of warmth, which is sometimes missing from ultra-modern luxury property in the Caribbean.
Approx. £25,156,480, sothebysrealty.com
Crown Pigeon Island, Bahamas
This 11-acre island retreat lies adjacent to the tranquil waters of North Eleuthera, moments from the renowned Harbour Island. Seclusion and tranquillity are the name of the game here: the first two-bed villa comes complete with a pool, outdoor bar, and entertaining deck. The second, a five-bed, features a pool, oceanfront deck, and swim-up bar; while villa three offers four bedrooms along with two guest cottages.
Approx. £31,052,530, sothebysrealty.com
Coolville, Bahamas
This residence, nestled within a 14,576 square foot lot, is situated in the prestigious gated community of Old Fort Bay in New Providence’s Western District in the Bahamas. It has been recently renovated, now featuring four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms adorned with Restoration Hardware and statement art. 12 foot ceilings, travertine tiles and hardwood floors exude a Modern Colonial style throughout 4,500 square feet of air-conditioned living space.
Approx. £5,345,750, bhhsb.com
February Point, Bahamas
This fresh-feeling oceanfront home is nestled within a small cove, offering breath-taking views of Elizabeth Harbour on Exuma island. The interior is open-concept, with the master suite boasting a balcony overlooking the sea. Outside, the property has a covered porch for al fresco dining, as well as a private gazebo with stone steps leading into the sea.
Approx. £1,804,190, bhhsb.com
Valley Trunk Estate, British Virgin Islands
This property is truly something special: a vast estate located on the quiet island of Virgin Gorda and overlooking Big Trunk Bay, a pristine white sand beach. The main villa compound comprises six interconnected buildings which accommodate the principal suite and living areas, plus a further nine bedrooms, a dining room and a professional kitchen. As if 18 acres of landscaped grounds wasn’t private enough, Valley Trunk Estate is also surrounded by huge granite boulders and fronts the entire beach and rock headland.
Approx. £37,734,720, christiesrealestate.com