Villa Tramontane

Villa Tramontane is a modern villa in Saint-Jean, St Barts, set on a hillside above a green valley of houses that runs down to the sea. From the deck the view crosses the rooftops to the bay, with a pond in the low ground and several islets offshore. The skies over the water turn vivid at dusk. For a group seeking a polished home with a big pool and a gym, it has a lot to offer.

The house is made of single level pavilions with white walls and dark hip roofs. Floor to ceiling glass slides fully open, so the living room becomes part of the terrace. Tall palms frame a glimpse of the sea from the entry courtyard. Inside, natural materials set a calm tone. Pale oak joinery lines the walls under whitewashed vaulted timber ceilings, and pale stone floors run beneath cream sofas and dark wood coffee tables. The long kitchen has a stone topped island with wood stools and a breakfast bar, and a separate gallery kitchen sits behind it.

The heated infinity pool is long and tiled in a dark finish along the deck edge, facing the bay. Built in loungers rest on a sun ledge in the water, lit blue at night. A wide timber deck holds more loungers. Under the main roof, covered dining seats about 12, with the glass slid open. A shaded lounge sits near the barbecue, and a second terrace opens on the lower level.

Five bedrooms sleep up to 10 guests, each with a king bed and its own bathroom. They sit on different levels. One has a private bungalow beside the pool and two face it from the other side. The lower level holds two more, along with the gym. Oak wall panels and sliding glass to terraces appear in most rooms. Some have freestanding stone basins, and showers are lined in pale stone. One shower is open to the air among the palms. Covered parking is on site.

Saint-Jean puts you in the thick of the north coast, near its beach and bay. The villa is close to the Saint-Jean and Saline beaches, along with dining and shopping. Consider Villa Papaye as well; guests get 3 bedrooms for up to 6 guests and a long lap pool lined with white loungers.

Families or groups of up to 10 who want modern comfort will be at ease here. Getting around the rest of the island is easy from this villa in Saint-Jean, St Barts.