Villa Turquoise

Villa Turquoise looks straight out over the shallow lagoon of Grand Cul-de-Sac, where the water turns pale blue behind the reef. A small islet sits in the middle distance. Houses dot the far shore, and open sea lies beyond. Anyone weighing a villa in Grand Cul-de-Sac, St Barts for its view of the water will want to look closely at this one.

This is a contemporary tropical estate made of several pavilions. Dark hip roofs top natural stone walls, and timber slatted screens filter the light. Some of the roofs are even planted green. You arrive through a covered stone entrance court and a mirrored brass passage that frames the garden. Inside, the mood is rich and warm. Exposed beams cross the wood ceilings above teak floors, and stone feature walls stand behind velvet blue sofas. Brass drop pendants hang alongside woven lanterns. A floating timber stair climbs beside a stone wall. The open kitchen has an island and a wine fridge, and the dining table seats about 12. The interior measures 3,013 square feet.

The long infinity pool is tiled in a dark finish and faces the lagoon, with loungers lined up on a timber deck. Planted terraces step around it. An open sided pavilion with a roof gives you a shaded place to live and dine outdoors, and a lush tropical garden surrounds the whole property. In the evening the sun goes down over the hills, seen from the pool.

Four bedrooms welcome up to 8 guests, each with a double bed and its own bathroom. Stone or wood feature walls give the rooms character. One bathroom has a pair of black stone basins under a window that looks out to sea.

Grand Cul-de-Sac is the lagoon on the north east coast, sheltered by a reef. Its water stays shallow and calm, which draws kitesurfers and paddle boarders. The setting feels sporty by day and settles down at night. You can also weigh Villa Améthyste, which has 3 bedrooms for up to 6 guests around an infinity pool facing the lagoon and sunset.

Design lovers traveling in a group of up to 8 are the natural fit. If you want a villa in Grand Cul-de-Sac, St Barts that feels like a modern estate perched above the lagoon, Villa Turquoise delivers it with real style.