Virgin Gorda Beach Front Grandeur

BY SARA SHERMAN

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

OWNING A CARIBBEAN home has never been easier with these luxury property selections from BVI Sotheby’s International Realty. With elegant homes on private beaches that will suit every style, the only hard decision will be which property to choose.

The peninsula of Little Dix Bayis home to an Asian-inspiredmasterpiece, Villa Katsura. Positionedon nearly three acres of land, thissecluded waterfront home features23,500 square feet of space, sixbedrooms, 11 baths, private beachaccess and all the amenities of resortliving with a private island vibe.

The main house provides anexpansive great room, dining area andkitchen with enormous wall-to-wallwindows. A library, media room andone bedroom finish out this elegantpavilion.

A secluded master bedroom suite pavilion allows for ultimate privacy, while a third beach house pavilion boasts three other bedrooms overlooking a private beach. Villa Katsura’s impeccable indoor settings flow seamlessly to the outdoor living areas, including gorgeously landscaped waterfront gardens.

The one of a kind pool is surrounded by calming Japanese gardens. Secret paths meander amongst koi ponds and find their way to an untouched beach. The pool terrace is an exquisite outdoor area with a heated rock spa pool, steam shower room, three fire pits and elegant waterfall features.

Private beach access along with the security and amenities of Little Dix Resort are an added bonus. A world-class spa, tennis courts, pools, restaurants, marina facilities and water sports of all kinds are just a short golf cart ride away.

Thoughtfully and functionally designed, the dramatic architectureof Villa Katsura is a Zen sanctuary andthe epitome of luxury island living.

Dreaming of a private island paradise?Little Bay’s secluded beachfrontlocation makes it the perfect getawaywhile still enjoying all the mainlandVirgin Gorda amenities. Nestled on

the northeast arm of the island on the North Sound Channel, this billionaire’s playground offers panoramic views of Moskito, Necker Island, Prickly Pear, and Eustatia.

With access only by air or water, this estate is a sailor’s paradise, complete with private beach, two docks, several moorings, and helicopter landing space.

Surrounded by land that is set aside for a national park, the main beach house is the gem of the seven-acre property with two levels of contemporary living areas to enjoy. Surviving the 2017 hurricane season beautifully and providing more than 6,000 square feet of space, seven bedrooms and eight full baths, Little Bay offers beautiful indoor and al fresco dining areas. The large covered verandah provides a casual place to enjoy the breezes or sip a sunset cocktail.

A short walk up a gentle hill revealstwo guesthouses on Camelia Point,ideal for entertaining guests thatwant to enjoy their own privateisland experience.

As close to a secret garden hideawayas you can get, tamarind trees andjasmine bushes create a beautifultucked away feel for Indigo Hill Villa.At the end of an unsuspecting road isa vibrant pink and purple gate – theentryway to a wonderland. A smallproperty feels big with the best thatthe BVI has to offer.

The main house features onebedroom and a half bath and a largekitchen. The spacious dining areamelts into a large outdoor verandahproviding panoramic sea views. Ahighly desirable guest cottage hosts one bedroom and one bathroom with a kitchenette.

Beautiful gardens and the signature Virgin Gorda boulders provide a beautiful space for a spectacular pool, just begging for an afternoon of sunbathing amongst the trees. A simple layout, room for guests and a great view are all anyone could ever ask for, and everything is found at Indigo Hill.

For a perfect slice of beachfrontparadise at Nail Bay resort, lookno further than the two villas atSunset Watch and Sundowner. Thiswaterfront location is one of thelast buildable lots nestled betweenBakara Point Estate and the brandnew Nail Bay private golf club andfeatures1,600 feet of sandy beachwith unobstructed views of SirFrancis Drake Channel.

A gentle walk leads to Turtle Bayand two other private beaches, arocky point with sea pools is perfectfor children, and the well-establishedgardens are full of flowering and fruittrees. No other property in VirginGorda like this exists.

The two villas feature three total master bedroom suites (each with a private entrance), two pools and three living areas with kitchens and dining spaces. The villas make excellent vacation rentals that are consistently full. The uninterrupted water and power supply make it even easier to own this rental property.If you’ve been searching for the perfect lot to build an island getaway, the land adjacent to these villas allows for a larger main estate building to be constructed.

Building a home in the Virgin Islands becomes a reality with the elevated land sites available at Coppermine Ridge on Virgin Gorda.

Rarely does land in the valley have these360-degree views and the cooling ocean breezes. Perfect for yearround living, this rocky landscape features the large boulders that are a signature natural feature of the island and made famous by “The Baths”; they create intriguing texture toany residence.

Divided into five lots, the land has a gentle slope and the top two lots offer 360-degree views of Sir Francis Drake Channel, Fallen Jerusalem and Tortola, etc. Just a 10-minute drive brings you to Spring Bay National Park, Devil’s Bay and the jaw-dropping Baths.The Top of the Baths and Copper Mine Shaft restaurants are close by.

For a buildable lot on a one-of-akindlocation, Coppermine Ridge has it all.

The dream of owning an oceanfront island home comes to life in a beautiful estate near Mahoe Bay. An extremely desirable location in the Mango Bay Resort, the white sandsof Savannah Bay beach are within walking distance of this property that weathered the 2017 storm season incredibly well.

This property is perfect for private ownership and is also a very successful villa vacation rental. Itfeatures 6,500 square feet of living space in two beautiful pavilions with five bedrooms, 5.5 baths and incredible ocean views.

Caribe House, the main living pavilion, was completely updated in 2018 and offers a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops as the perfect place to entertain. The open-concept living and dining area is spacious and relaxing, while the sizable outdoor verandah creates a space for al fresco dining, cocktails and enjoying the view of Sir Francis Drake Channel and Tortola. A crystal clear infinity pool and surrounding deck connect Caribe House with the Bali Wing pavilion, where two additional Bali-inspired bedroom suites are waiting for guests to enjoy the view.

A short 100-foot walk brings you to the water’s edge and a secluded covered lounge deck serves as the perfect afternoon napping spot or a launch pad for water activities of all kinds. The property has the provision for a dock, so water access by boat is possible. The Caribbean dream comes true! ■