Villa Anémone

Villa Anémone is built for entertaining. High on the hillside above Flamands, reached by way of Colombier, it opens through walls of sliding glass to the open sea, and the views run out over Flamands bay. Groups who want a showpiece villa in Flamands, St Barts will find space here for long dinners and evenings with music.

The architecture is sharply contemporary. Flat roofs and white walls create crisp horizontal lines, sharpened by steel louvers. Wide timber steps lead to the entrance. Inside, the spaces are large and open, with wide plank wood floors under white ceilings and cove lighting. One wall is lined in wood with built in library shelving. A black grand piano holds court in the living room. Over patterned cement tiles, a long bright yellow table seats up to 18 for dinner, and the professional kitchen is ready for a crowd. There is also a wine cellar, plus a large screen and a sound system for movie nights. The interior covers 4,000 square feet.

The main terrace is where the heated infinity pool runs, about 15 meters long. Under cover, white built in sofas and ottomans make a generous lounge, and white sling loungers wait under a large umbrella. A BBQ is available for cooking outside.

The house is on two levels. Three bedrooms are on the main level, and two more with sea views sit below. All five have king beds and their own bathrooms, sleeping up to 10 guests. A sea facing gym has air conditioning. Underground parking and accessible facilities add to the comfort.

Flamands lies on the north west of St Barts and has one of the longest white sand beaches on the island. The neighborhood is calm and residential, with the beach as its center of gravity. Should you want a pool that steals the show, check Villa Archipel and a large heated pool with a stepped entry.

Large families and groups of up to 10 who like to host will get the most from Villa Anémone. This villa in Flamands, St Barts pairs a bold modern design with room to gather everyone around one table.