luxury architect houses for sale Belle Vue, Virgin Islands, British

Sugar Cane's colors reflect nature and tranquility, seemingly absorbing the raw beauty from right outside the windows in one of Tortola's most prestigious neighbourhoods. A large lot, with local-stone faux ruins, brick courtyards, and a pathway lined with endemic vegetation, the construction was supervised by one of the islands finest architects, Michael Arneborg, with more than 30 years of experience in the British Virgin Islands. Built from traditional construction materials, but to a much higher standard than the usual, this house accentuates, instead of detracts from, its indigenous settings. The house features an open-concept living and dining room, gourmet kitchen and great room. The Master Bedroom and en suite bath, complete with outside stone shower and indoor Jacuzzi, are near the main living areas and decks. The kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space with open cabinets overhead. Large French doors open to beautiful and professionally designed courtyards with a barbecue patio. The combination of reclaimed Old Chicago Brick within the faux ruin stonewalls, is reminiscent of the colonial period. A vented cathedral ceiling allows better airflow and heat reduction. Downstairs there are three additional rooms; one bedroom with en suite full bath; a private sitting room; and an office and pump room. Beautiful grey-green slate tile accentuates the artistically custom-laid floors throughout the home. The house was placed on the corner of the lot among mature trees in a way that allows expansion of the living areas. There is ample room for a pool and extra buildings, depending on the future owner’s needs and desires. The property has many established trees, traveler palms, and other indigenous growth which require no irrigation. There is a small, optionally irrigated, garden in the courtyard. This perfect little cottage also offers paths leading down to the beach at Smuggler's Cove.

Taino Villa is set within Belmont Estate, elevated to capture sweeping 170 degree views toward the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing Jost Van Dyke flanked with various northern islands and cays of the BVI, stretching westward to the US Virgin Islands. With its orientation and constant trade winds, the home remains cool and comfortable year-round, while offering unforgettable sunset outlooks. Designed by the owner in collaboration with architect John Osman, (known for his iconic rooflines found at Necker Island and Little Dix Bay) the villa reflects a thoughtful blend of enduring architecture and island living. A large horizon edge pool and shaded terrace with an island-inspired roofline form the heart of the outdoor living space, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The main house features a central kitchen with arched opening pass through to the dining room and expansive lounge with high ceilings that also open onto an additional balcony overlooking Long Bay, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Two guest bedrooms are located in the main residence, with thoughtfully designed full baths including one accessible from the hallway for ease of use from shared living areas and pool, while the second is privately accessed through a second master bedroom. The primary master suite is set apart in its own cottage, offering a grand yet secluded retreat. Surrounded by mature tropical landscaping and set on 0.8 acres, the property offers both privacy and convenience, just a short drive to Long Bay Beach and Smuggler’s Cove, West End and Soper’s Hole Marina with numerous shops and restaurants. One can take day trips to Jost Van Dyke or St John via public or private charter or arrive or depart from St Thomas International airport. A variety of popular restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, including watersports and amenities, are also within 5-10 minutes drive. Currently part of a successful rental program, Taino Villa presents both a serene island home and/or an income producing property when owners are not in residence. Elevated with panoramic ocean views sunset-facing orientation horizon edge pool Air conditioned bedroom shaded outdoor living separate primary suite indoor-outdoor flow balcony overlooking Long Bay mature landscaping private setting close to Long Bay & Smuggler’s Cove near West End & Soper’s Hole Marina established rental property

Conceived by renowned Caribbean architect Tim Peck, Chairman of OBMI, as his own private residence, The Reefs represents decades of experience designing some of the region's finest homes and resorts. Rather than creating an oversized statement property, Peck set out to design the ideal contemporary Caribbean home---one that celebrates its setting, embraces the climate, and offers the luxury of simplicity. The result is a home that lives effortlessly. Every space has been carefully considered to capture cooling trade winds, maximize natural light and frame spectacular views across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Open-plan living areas flow seamlessly onto expansive terraces and the pool deck, blurring the distinction between indoors and out and creating the relaxed lifestyle for which the British Virgin Islands are renowned. The architecture is clean, timeless and remarkably practical. Generous without being excessive, The Reefs was intentionally designed to be easy to maintain, easy to secure and effortless to lock up and leave. It offers all the advantages of a substantial luxury villa without the burden often associated with larger estates. Three beautifully appointed bedroom suites provide privacy for family and guests, while the central living spaces encourage entertaining, shared meals and long Caribbean evenings overlooking the sea. Every room reflects the philosophy that great architecture should enhance daily life rather than dominate it. Its thoughtful design has also made The Reefs an outstanding vacation rental property. Owners can enjoy the home whenever they choose while benefiting from strong rental appeal, thanks to its manageable scale, striking architecture and desirable location just minutes from Cane Garden Bay's beaches, restaurants and vibrant island atmosphere. Rarely does the opportunity arise to acquire a residence created by one of the Caribbean's leading architects for his own family. The Reefs is more than a beautifully designed villa---it is a masterclass in contemporary island living, where exceptional design, effortless ownership and enduring value come together in one remarkable home. To arrange a tour, please call Chris Smith, Managing Broker, on 1 (284) 340 3000 or email [email protected] for more information.

Rarely does anyone find a better positioned home, specifically designed for year round living, than this immaculate gem, which is centrally located overlooking a popular full service marina and within only a short 10-20 minutes drive to several white sandy beaches which include Smugglers, Long Bay, Apple Bay, Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay. Summer Breeze Villa rests on a flat knoll above Pleasant Valley, across from Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola which is the BVI capital Island. With it’s hilltop location, offering both panoramic views and continual Northeast to Southwest breezes, this idyllic home proudly lives up to its name. This 3 bedroom home has been handsomely crafted by the current owners to easily pass any structural engineer’s evaluation and gets top scores by those who like to live year-round in the BVI or frequently travel while keeping a home there. The current original home owners rented for several years before choosing this pragmatic and central location. They used the help of a well-known local Caribbean architect, Paul Whattley who carefully created their own island paradise. A great deal of attention has been given to each and every design concept and structural feature. and because it was so well-built and continually well-maintained, that one would never guess it’s age of 20 years. Those of us who have lived on an island for any length of time will appreciate the value of such a functional home with superior structural integrity, built to stand against wind, salt air and geological shifts. My personal wish list for a perfect Caribbean retreat would include many of the built-in features this particular home. Poured solid concrete foundations with steel reinforced concrete columns tying down heavy wooden beams and rafters, PGT glass windows with either manual or electric roll-down shutters, hinged locking wooden shutters that are easily closed or opened by any single resident, neutral off-white tiled floors, numerous additional storage rooms, solar heated water, strategically placed hot tub for romantic star gazing, large covered outside entertaining patios, and lush tropical gardens with walking paths, a gated and fenced perimeter, hilltop breezes and well engineered to last for many centuries. This three bedroom home offers two large bedrooms with 2 full baths on the main level floor and a totally independent spacious and charming one bedroom, one bathroom self sufficient apartment below. The main floor is entered using only a few steps from the large parking lot at the back and is designed to be a single level dwelling which could suit the handicapped or elderly. The lower apartment can be entered from its own parking on the south side which also uses only a few steps to enter. Both independent living spaces offer a full kitchen, spacious living room, walk-through closets, large bedrooms which are designed to suit king-sized beds, and very high cathedral ceilings on the main floor above of pressure treated pine or pickled tongue in groove or concrete ceilings with a height of 10 feet below. This retreat offers a sturdy sliding electric gate at the entrance leading to the large turnaround driveway, aromatic botanical gardens surround the property with stone lined and terraced pathways that lead to several mature fruit trees such as bananas, lime, olive, cherry and guava. The hot tub offers a relaxing therapeutic respite and is often used on clear starlit nights and wisely placed on the leeward side of the deck. This reduces the cost of maintaining and heating a large pool and an ideal solution for any retired couple who wish to travel abroad for part of the year and a perfect solution for those who wish to quickly closeup and go without having to hire anyone to maintain such.