St James, Westmoreland, Barbados

"This magnificent ridgefront villa of approx. 8,000 sq. ft. was built to very high specs. and its location on Westmoreland ridge offers unrivaled vistas of Royal Westmoreland and the sea beyond. Designed by Shawna Beechley of Architects Cubed in a contemporary style the house is very light and airy, offering 360-degree views and wonderful island breezes. There are five en suite bedrooms, an entertainment room, a fitness room and study. The bathrooms feature large limestone tiles from Portugal, shiny white vessels and top-of-the-range Dornbracht fixtures including a great square shower, and a Picasso bathtub that dominates one side of the master bathroom. The kitchen, designed by Scavolini, boasts neutral colours of white and brown, thick white quartz worktops and professional stainless steel appliances. Designed to complement the slope of the land, this home has been modeled with a blend of Tropical and Zen flair, and is complimented by solid cedar wooden doors, large glass windows and cooling louvers. There are spacious living areas with vaulted ceilings, open terraces a huge infinity edged pool; waterfall pools, a slate lined pond and impressive lighting add to the appeal of Sundeck."