Amaranth (Greek) - A mythical flower that never fades

Entering the gates to Amaranth one’s senses are immediately engaged by the lush and abundant tropical garden. The eye is constantly delighted by an artful blend of form, color and texture. Nestled into this Garden of Eden with more than 80 varieties of trees and plants is a gracious West Indian home in which the rooms catch the breezes and an alfresco dining/living area forms a focal point for tropical living at its best. There is a feeling of total privacy, yet Golden Rock Inn is just a few minutes walk away. A spacious living room, separate dining room and kitchen, and two large bedrooms open onto an outdoor patio with views of the sea, Redonda and Montserrat. Stone steps lead to a secluded pool set amid tropical plants and protected by a giant rubber tree. A private nature walk circles the property.

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Additional Information
Age: 1960s
Contractor: The late Samuel Hunkins, who restored Golden Rock Inn and created the hotel
Construction: Block and masonry; composite roof replaced in 1996
Living Room: Comfortable and airy room (28’ x 16’) includes attractive louvered cabinets with bookcases and storage; opens on to 29’ x16’ patio
Dining Room: Separate dining (19’ x 11’) room off the living room includes a built in sideboard.
Kitchen: Efficient, functional kitchen (13’ x 11’) with white cedar cupboards, Corian countertops, a large pantry and broom closet, and a pass-through into what is now used as a utility room (with a Kenmore washing machine). There are entrance and laundry areas off the kitchen that connect to the utility room. GE refrigerator and gas range.
Bathroom: Full third bath with shower between the kitchen and living room.
Bedrooms: Two adjacent bedrooms each (18’ x 16’) with ensuite bathrooms are independent of the living area. Each has a private entrance and two sets of doors to capture the cross breezes and frame views of the garden; open on to porch
Pool: A freeform 18’ x 12’ pool just a short distance from the house via a stone pathway is surrounded by attractive foliage - perfect place to relax under the adjacent Bamboo gazebo.
Cistern: Provides plentiful water for landscaping and pool.
Water: Nevis Government water
Electric: Nevis Electric Company; Honda 6000 watt back-up generator
Other Details: Amaranth is situated adjacent to a ghaut, and the property provides pleasant walking areas that include densely planted beds separated by well-trimmed lawns and more natural areas with rain forest vegetation. Interest is created with features such as old stonewalls, 2 eighteenth-century English cannons and a copper used in the era of sugar cane processing. Tasteful furnishings including plantation, antique and West Indian pieces add to the charm of Amaranth. The house has been updated with custom mahogany windows and hand-crafted terra cotta tile floors. A garage, generator house and pool storage area complete the property. Most furnishings are to be sold with the house with the exception of selected personal items. Property is fully fenced with two stone-pillared vehicle gates at the entrance to the property.


The above information is believed to have been gathered from reliable sources, but is based upon information gathered from third parties, therefore may not be complete or totally accurate.