Almond Grove, Cole Bay

BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE HOME and/or VACATION RENTAL INCOME PROPERTY.

Priced well below appraised value, as we are looking to downsize, this is a great opportunity to buy a stunning property with spectacular views overlooking the beautiful Simpson Bay Lagoon and Caribbean Sea in the attractive residential gated community of Almond Grove.
Set on the hillside in a prime private location at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Very centrally located - only a few minutes away from everything St. Maarten has to offer. Midway between Philipsburg and Marigot.

This beautiful and peaceful villa is a two storey home on a fenced 956 square meter (10, 290 sq. ft.) property with a lovely mature easily maintained surrounding garden, 2 separate private driveways.

4 ensuite bedrooms, plus a studio apartment on the ground floor which has its own driveway and parking.
The main driveway has parking for up to 3 cars.

It is an exceptional and unique property - the upper main part of the residence is made with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood, with high ceilings, many doors and windows for ‘open air’ living.
It is specifically designed to keep cool naturally without having to live behind closed doors in air conditioning. The bedrooms and the studio apartment all are equipped with air conditioning so this is an option as well, but we find ourselves rarely using them.
Approaching the main residence through the front door and hall the property opens up into a beautiful and spacious living room with dining room area, and a large open, fully equipped kitchen with a center island, creating an excellent space for dining and entertaining guests.
Several doors lead out to the travertine tiled patio and the stunning views of the lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.
On other side of the hall is the guest bathroom and across from it lies the master bedroom at its own end of the villa. This is very large with the ceiling having a beautiful beam structure. It has its own access to the patio and ample space for a desk looking out onto the tree tops.
Its ensuite bathroom opens out onto its own private outdoor patio.
There are an additional two good sized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and skylights in the ceilings, located by the Swimming pool, and private from the rest of the living areas.
Every room opens onto the large surrounding terrace deck – and all have the stunning views of the lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. The terrace is a special place to sit (with a glass of wine) and watch the sunset every evening. The trees in the garden attract lots of beautiful humming birds, sugar birds and ground doves.

The swimming pool has a swim-jet for exercise, and facing the ocean you can sit on its seat while enjoying a massage by its jacuzzi blowers. For a family with small children, the swimming pool can be easily secured with existing rails put in place on the deck to fence it off.

The extensive ground floor houses the self-contained studio apartment, and another separate guest bedroom ensuite which could easily be linked to enlarge the studio into a 1 bedroom apartment if the buyer so wishes. It is accessed from the main residence via outdoor steps, yet also comes with its own private entrance and separate parking area. Ideal for rental income, or for guests who wish self catering and privacy.
There is also a large open basement area with much further development potential including plenty of storage facility.
There is a 11, 000 gallon water cistern - as well as a connection to the municipal water supply.

Solar water heater for the property’s hot water, and also one for heating the swimming pool.

We have recently installed roller hurricane shutters around the whole terrace. Those used on a regular basis operate electrically, and the rest manually. Roller shutters also on all the master bedroom windows - the rest have aluminum hurricane panels which are easy to put up and to remove.

Facts about the property:
The total area of the main residence on the 1st floor is approx 260 sq. meters (2, 798 sq. ft) under roof
The ground floor is approx. 160 sq. meters (1, 722 sq. ft) under roof.
4 ensuite bedrooms & one independent studio apartment.
1 guest toilet
Solar water heater
Solar pool heater
Solar and electrical pool pump
Structure: Ground floor is Concrete
Top floor is Brazilian Hardwood – as strong as concrete, one cannot hammer in nails but have to use a drill.
Added to the 260sq. m. under roof is the pool deck area, which can be extended further if desired.
Floors are concrete with terracotta tiles indoors and travertine tiles on the deck.
Its a must see property - a beautiful permanent home, or one to visit for holidays with family and friends and/or for rental income.
All inquiries are welcome.