Description:

This graceful home is situated on the crest of Rawleigh Hill and affords double views both to the south and the north encompassing the Sir Francis Drake Channel, Soper's Hole, Little Thatch and Jost Van Dyke. The 0.50 acre site also includes the ruins of a military installation dating back to the 1750s. The lower floor of the main house includes spacious kitchen, dining room, pantry and store room along with a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and laundry room. The second floor spacious living room features two delightful porches one facing north and one facing south. The master bedroom suite is also located on this level. The guest house has one air-conditioned bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and lounge room opening up to a cozy terrace. The swimming pool terrace overlooks Soper's Hole and blends seamlessly with the beautiful surrounding tropical gardens and, brick and stone pathways.

This graceful house is situated on a half acre site on the crest of Rawleigh Hill, Belmont Park in the West End of Tortola at an elevation of approximately 350 feet above sea level. Thanks to its exceptional location, the house affords double views both to the south and the north encompassing the Sir Francis Drake Channel, St. John, Soper's Hole, Little Thatch, St. Thomas and Jost Van Dyke.
The site also includes the ruins of a military installation dating back to the 1750s, at the height of the colonial sugar trade.

From the gated entry and parking area a brick path leads to a porch on the north side of the main house and to the entrance hall which provides access to the well equipped kitchen and guest bedroom suite which is currently used as an office. The kitchen opens up to an airy dining room/lounge area with beautiful arched windows overlooking Soper's Hole. A pantry, storeroom and laundry room are also located on this level.

The living room is situated on the second floor to take full advantage of the spectacular views and features two porches, one facing north with views of Jost van Dyke and one facing south. The master bedroom includes spacious ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet.

The guest house is located to the east of the main house and includes one air-conditioned bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and lounge room opening up to a cozy terrace.
Both houses encompasses approximately 3,500 sq ft. The outdoor covered area (4 decks) totals 870 ft.

The tiled swimming pool terrace overlooks Soper's Hole and blends seamlessly with the beautiful surrounding tropical gardens and stone ruins.

A workshop off the parking area provides storage for the gardener's equipment and an owner's a��Lock upa��

Designed by a leading architect, the late Michael Arneborg, the house was built in early 1990s and was completed in 2002 with the addition of the pool, southern terrace and plantation walls.
Roof: Galvalume
Floors: Saltillo tiles
Electricity: Mains supply + a 15-kilowatt, fully automatic diesel generator provides security against power outages.
Water is provided by two cisterns (the primary cistern is located below the main house and the auxiliary one is nest to the pool) for a total capacity of 20,000 gallons.
Drainage: Septic tank
Propane Gas used for cooking and stored in cylinders.

Property Details

Property Type:
Villa

Location:
Belmont Park

BVI Island:
Tortola

Sale Status:
For Sale

Acreage:
0.500

Built Area Sq Ft:
3,500

Other Particulars

Bedrooms3

Receptions:2

Bathrooms:3

Pools:1